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Recent obituaries in Madison, WI


The obituaries in the Madison, WI Area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity Madison's history and identity.

Jack Gerber

Jack Gerber

Jan 22, 2020

With broken hearts, we announce the passing of our sweet, beloved Jack. Jack Rollin Gerber passed away on January 22, 2020 after a lifetime struggle due to an ARX gene mutation that caused severe epilepsy and many other complications. Jack was born on May 20, 2015, to parents Paul and Danielle Gerber of Stoughton, Wisconsin and was later joined...

Irene Slater

Irene Slater

Jan 21, 2020

Irene Avis Hasse Slater, age 99, died on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, surrounded throughout the day by family and friends.  She was born in Menomonie, WI on November 28, 1920 to Gustav and Anna Gadow Hasse.  She married William John Slater on August 10, 1946 and soon afterwards she and Bill began to grow their family in a home...

Crawford Young

Crawford Young

Jan 21, 2020

Merwin (Crawford) Young succumbed to complications from congestive heart failure on January 22 at the age of 88. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on 7 November 1931, growing up in Philadelphia until high school, when his family moved to Washington, DC for his father’s appointment to the Federal Reserve during the Eisenhower administration. He graduated from Woodrow Wilson...

Helen Marsh

Helen Marsh

Jan 21, 2020

Madison – Helen Fern Marsh, died on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 in her 96th year. She was born to Dora (Mogridge) and Bert Marsh of Auburn, Ontario, Canada.

She attended schools in Ontario and New York.  She was employed by the American Nurses Association before joining the faculty at the School of Nursing, University of Wisconsin-Madison until...

Philip Lindsay

Philip Lindsay

Jan 21, 2020

Philip H. Lindsay, age 85, of Madison, passed away on January 21, 2020.  He was born Nov. 15, 1934 in Boscobel, WI to Ervin G. and Hilda L. (Freitag) Lindsay.  He graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1953.  He served in the U.S. Army from 1955 to 1957.  Philip graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1960 with a...

Ramon Storlie

Ramon Storlie

Jan 21, 2020

Deerfield- Ramon D  Storlie, age 90 passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at Autumn Winds in Cambridge.  Ramon was born on the family farm in Deerfield on June 16, 1929, the son of George and Josephine (Stromme) Storlie.  Ray graduated from Deerfield High School in 1948. On January 6, 1949 he married Beverly J. Olson.  Together they dairy farmed...

Paul O'Brien

Paul O'Brien

Jan 20, 2020

Paul Joseph O’Brien, age 93 passed away at William S. Middleton Veterans Hospital on Monday, January 20, 2020.

He was born on December 28, 1926 in Boscobel, WI, the son of Stephen and Mary Ann (Chalan) O’Brien.  Paul proudly served in the United States Army.  He received the Bronze Star, Purple Heart and several commendation metals for...

Jonathan Stevens

Jonathan Stevens

Jan 20, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Jonathan Stevens. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Joyce Parpart

Joyce Parpart

Jan 20, 2020

Sun Prairie

Joyce ParPart, age 64, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at her home on Monday, January 20, 2020. She was born on October 27, 1955 in Madison, daughter to James and Elsie ( Fisch) Johnson. Joyce was united in marriage to Alvin ParPart on June 27, 1981, in Sun Prairie.

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Bonnie Didier

Bonnie Didier

Jan 19, 2020

Didier, Bonnie J.

Middleton:  Loving wife and mother, Bonnie Jean Didier (Stott) died peacefully at Agrace HospiceCare on Sunday, January 19, 2020 in Fitchburg, WI at the age of 82.

Bonnie is survived by her devoted and loving husband Paul of Middleton,  and daughters Mary Didier Kuypers (John) of Madison; Susan Didier Struve (Matthew) of...

Alice Schmitz

Alice Schmitz

Jan 18, 2020

Alice E. Schmitz, 91 passed away peacefully on January 18, 2020 at Joanne’s House at Hope Hospice in Bonita Springs, FL.

She was born on September 3, 1928 in Taylor, Wisconsin, daughter of Ingvold and Anna (Peterson) Olstad. After graduating West High School in Madison, she worked at the Dane County Title Company. On June 21, 1947...

George Gundersen

George Gundersen

Jan 18, 2020

George Gundersen of Madison was called peacefully to God on January 18, 2020, at the age of 83. Beloved husband for 55 years to Diane (nee Dryer). Loving father to Craig (Lisa) of Champaign, IL, Jeff (Julie) of Wauwatosa, WI, Colette (Tim) Gramins of Vernon Hills, IL, Bethney (Perry) Pickhardt of Madison, and Courtney (Jim) Marschalek of Hartland, WI....

Mary Mason

Mary Mason

Jan 17, 2020

Mary C. Mason, age 67, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 17, 2020 while peacefully surrounded by her family. She was born October 30, 1952, in Darlington, daughter to Leonard and Donna Blunt.

Mary graduated from Madison Area Technical College and Concordia University, where she received her degree in police science. ...

Harlow Roby

Harlow Roby

Jan 17, 2020

Harlow Scammon Roby, Jr, 87, known as Pete to friends and family, died on January 17, 2020 surrounded by his children. Pete was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Harlow Scammon Roby and Elisabeth Rolph Clark. The family lived in Winona, Minnesota but soon moved to the Madison area, living for a time in Oregon and then moving back to...

Dorothy Schmitt

Dorothy Schmitt

Jan 17, 2020

Dorothy May Schmitt, age 91, was reunited with her husband in Heaven on Friday, January 17, 2020.  She was the oldest daughter of George and Laura (Luraas) Linley, born on May 24, 1928.

Dorothy was born in the Arena township and spent her childhood on her family farm.  Her family moved to Cottage Grove and Stoughton area,...

Betty Berg

Betty Berg

Jan 16, 2020

Betty Ellen Berg, age 63, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, January 16, 2020. She was born in Reedsburg, the daughter to Durlin and Marcella (Rusch) Behn.

Betty was a graduate of Reedsburg High School. She married Eugene Berg in Rock Springs, WI on June 21, 1980. Together they raised two daughters, Erin and...

Norma Beale

Norma Beale

Jan 16, 2020

Madison - Norma Lee Beale, age 91, passed away in her sleep on January 16, 2020. Born to and raised by adoring parents George A. Resech and Ida May Weidenhoeft Resech, Norma Lee was an outstanding student and played clarinet as an enthusiastic member of the High School Pep Band in Park Falls, WI. At one of the school’s...

Tak Koon Lee

Tak Koon Lee

Jan 16, 2020

Visitation will be from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm (noon) on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Cress Funeral Service, 1310 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie, WI 53590 with a prayer service to begin at 12:00 pm.

Cress Funeral Service

1310 Emerald Terrace

Sun Prairie, WI 53590

608-837-9054

Mick Wartella

Mick Wartella

Jan 16, 2020

F. Michael “Mick” Wartella, 70, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020 surrounded by family at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg, Wisconsin.  Born on April 14, 1949 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, he was the son of the late Robert and Verena (Weiss) Wartella.

He married Maricarol “Merk” Bouchard on July 12, 1969 in Moran, MI, celebrating their...

David Eisele

David Eisele

Jan 14, 2020

MADISON-David W. Eisele of Madison, Wisconsin passed away at his home on January 14, 2020 at the age of 93 with family at his side. Dave was born on the first day of Spring, March 20th, 1926 in Madison Wisconsin, the son of Karl and Eleanor (Smithback) Eisele.

Dave graduated from Wisconsin High School in Madison in...

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