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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.
Maxine "Bubby" Weiss
Oct 8, 2024
Maxine “Bubby” Weiss peacefully passed away on October 8th, 2024.
She leaves behind a legacy of love – her beloved children, Shari (Eric) Zeldin and Todd (Roz) Weiss; her magnificent grandchildren, Emma (Milo), Jacob (Haley), Ben (Ella), Hannah, Veronica, Soul and Nora. She was a “Chosen Mother” to Amy Walden and Mickey Ryan, “Bubby” to so many, “Sister of the Heart”...
John Forst Rockenbach
Oct 7, 2024
John Forst Rockenbach, born December 7, 1948, in Richland, WA, passed away peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, WI, on October 7, 2024, at 5:40 PM. He was surrounded by his loving family: his wife Barb, his children Daniel (wife Lisa) and Taylor (husband Chris). As Cat Stevens' "Morning Has Broken" played in the background, they all held his...
Anthony Victor Kingswan
Oct 7, 2024
Anthony Victor Kingswan, passed away at his home on October 7, 2024 at the age of 81. He was born on April 1, 1943 in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin.
Known as Tony by all who knew him. Tony was very athletic throughout school and high school. He would graduate from Black River Falls High School in 1961. He would go on...
Joseph David Downs
Oct 6, 2024
Madison: Joseph David Downs, 80, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2024, at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, Wisconsin, surrounded by family. He was born on April 13, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois, to Joseph Thomas and Victoria Micheline Downs.
Joseph spent his early years in Chicago, later moving to Lombard and Antioch, Illinois, with his family. He graduated from the University of...
Richard Wagner
Oct 6, 2024
Richard Wagner, 82, of Madison passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 6th, 2024 after a brief battle with cancer.
He was born in Madison on February 6, 1942 to Richard and Louise Wagner and remained an East Sider his entire life. He graduated from East High School in 1961 and went on to work for the Clack Corporation for 43 years...
Melissa K. Sogn
Oct 6, 2024
Madison - Melissa Sogn, age 60, of Madison, died Sunday October 6, 2024, at UW Health University Hospital from a brain hemorrhage. Born Melissa Kay Kong on January 25, 1964, in Madison, WI, to Orlin and Arlene (Quam) Kong. Melissa had an adventurous childhood starting with her first job working in the tobacco fields on her Uncle’s farms. It gave...
Kathleen Elizabeth McCluskey
Oct 4, 2024
Kathleen (“Kathy”) McCluskey, 72, was a devoted wife, a dear friend, a talented musician, a “weekend warrior,” and a baptized child of God. She left this world peacefully on October 4, 2024, after her courageous journey with Alzheimer's Disease.
On June 5, 1952, Kathy was born to Henry and Jane Glander, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her...
Joan L. Meyer
Oct 4, 2024
Joan Louise Meyer (nee Jaskaniec) 88 years of age, passed away Friday morning at Madonna Manor Nursing Home. Joan is survived by three loving sons, Michael (Jennifer), Edward (Maria), and Timothy (Leila); granddaughters Mikel (Rob) Quast, McKenzie (Jake) Lackner and Katherine (Stephen) Armstrong; and four great-grandchildren, Jameson, Leo, Sophie and Lou; dear sister of Michael Jaskaniec and several nieces and...
Ann Louise Thorpe
Oct 3, 2024
Ann Louise Thorpe, of Stoughton died on October 3rd, 2024. Daughter of John H. and Patricia L. Thorpe. Ann, a true Norwegian woman as her grandparents came from Norway. As a kid, Ann was very adventurous with her brothers, John and Jim Thorpe often getting into trouble. Ann had a love of animals and the family had a pet racoon,...
Patricia Mae Brugger
Oct 3, 2024
Patricia Mae (Wethal) Brugger of McFarland, WI, died on October 3rd, 2024, from a long decline following pneumonia in February. She came in like a lion on March 20th, 1937, and roared her way through eighty-seven years. She was born to Anne (Johnson) Wethal and Melfred Wethal in Madison, Wisconsin, and spent her childhood babysitting her brothers and sisters and...
John G. Lazaris
Oct 3, 2024
John G. Lazaris, age 74, of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away suddenly at home on October 3, 2024.
He was born on August 26, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Gust J. Lazaris and Dorothy Francis Corsault. He married Barbara Gunner on February 20, 1977, in Elmwood Park, Illinois, at Kennicut Mounds, in an outdoor ceremony. It was a crisp winter...
Brooke Lee Strattan
Oct 3, 2024
With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Brooke Lee Strattan, who left this world on October 3, 2024, at the age of 24. Brooke’s time with us, though tragically brief, was filled with love, kindness, and an unwavering commitment to those around her. She touched the hearts of everyone who knew her with her generous spirit, her deep love...
Julie M. Cielinski
Oct 3, 2024
Julie Marie Cielinski, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024. She was born on May 26, 1961 in Minneapolis, MN. She married Joseph Cielinski on September 11, 1983.
Julie was a self-employed interior designer with a specialty in designing and sewing custom window treatments. She loved gardening, scuba diving, and just being around sunshine and water- whether that was at the...
David Peter Haugen
Oct 1, 2024
David Peter Haugen, age 86 of Waunakee, WI passed away on Tuesday October 01, 2024, at Brightstar in Waunakee. He was born on December 28th, 1937, in Deforest, WI the son of Perry and Helen (Ballweg) Haugen.
David spent his entire life in the Waunakee area, the second oldest of eleven children on the family farm North of Waunakee.
David graduated from...
Betty J. Ney
Oct 1, 2024
SUN PRAIRIE-- Betty Jean Ney, age 93, of Sun Prairie, passed away of natural causes at home on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. She was born on May 7, 1931 in Dubuque, IA to Francis and Dorothy (Fern) Ousley. She married Jack Ney on November 24, 1951.
Betty graduated from Dubuque High School. When she moved to Sun Prairie, she worked at...
Marilyn Jean LeMoine
Oct 1, 2024
Marilyn Jean (Schroeder) LeMoine, 94, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2024 at Agrace Hospice Facility. She was born on April 1, 1930 in Baraboo, Wisconsin to Carl and Marvelene (Norman) Schroeder.
Marilyn was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She dedicated her life to her family and was known for her kindness, love, deep faith, sense of humor and...
Elaine E. Schmikla
Oct 1, 2024
Elaine (Halderson) Schmikla, age 94, of Madison, formerly of LaCrosse, passed away peacefully October 1, 2024. She was born March 30, 1930 to Arthur and Josephine Halderson.
Elaine graduated from LaCrosse Central High School. She married Charles Schmikla on November 4, 1950 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in LaCrosse. They lived in LaCrosse until 1962 when they moved to Madison and...
Carlos S. Marrero
Oct 1, 2024
Carlos Marrero passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 1st, 2024 at UW Hospital in Madison, WI, surrounded by family.
Carlos was born to Sandra Sherry Young and Sergio Marrero on August 10, 1984; on his Grandma Claramae’s and Granny Jake’s birthdays. He became their ‘birthday present’.
Carlos grew up in McFarland, WI and as a child loved many outdoor activities: biking, soccer,...
Marlene Joyce Olson
Oct 1, 2024
Marlene (Bakken) Olson
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Marlene (Bakken) Olson, age 88. She entered God’s eternal kingdom on October 1, 2024, due to complications from Rheumatoid Arthritis and Type 1 Diabetes.
Marlene was born Sept 11, 1936. Her parents were Marie (Johnson) and Delphin Bakken from Madison, WI. She attended Dudgeon Elementary School and West...
Anna E. Romine
Sep 30, 2024
Stoughton – Anna Elizabeth Romine, age 76, passed away on Monday September 30, 2024. She was born October 26, 1947, to the late James and Wilma (Martinelli) Romine. She was a dependable hard-working woman with a passion for life. Anna loved sharing holidays and birthdays with family and friends, loved to pick apples with her family, enjoyed different crafts, collecting...
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