Obituaries
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.
Robert Everson
Jun 29, 2017
Stoughton - Robert W. "Bob" Everson, Jr., age 85, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, June 29, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was born in Stoughton on November 5, 1931, the son of Robert Sr and Lillian (Iverson) Everson. Bob graduated from Stoughton High School in 1949, where he was junior year Prom King, four-year...
Martha Lyans
Jun 28, 2017
Madison-Martha Ellen Lyans was born in Madison on October 26, 1951, the second of three daughters, to Glenn M. Lyans and Lois M. (nee Brown) She graduated from James Madison Memorial High School in 1972 and lived most of her life in Madison, apart from a couple of years in Texas. As a person living with high functioning...
Ronald Osthoff
Jun 28, 2017
Madison- Ronald Terry Osthoff 59 years of Madison, WI passed away 6/28/2017 in West Allis, WI. He was born in Madison 2/11/1958, the son of Evelyn (Stluka) Osthoff and Leonard Osthoff. Graduate of Madison Memorial HS. Worked as a printer after suffering a TBI in a motorcycle accident at 19 years young. Married Kris Karls Osthoff on 6/28/1997....
Lee Steinhorst
Jun 27, 2017
Wauzeka: Lee Chang Hoon Steinhorst, age 33, passed away unexpectedly following a vehicle accident Tuesday, June 27, 2017. He was born February 28, 1984 in Pusan, Korea. November 21, 1985 he came home to his loving family in Madison, WI. Lee was devoted husband of Jessica, loving father of Emma, Penelope, and Apollo, cherished son of Gail and...
Allen Tubbs
Jun 27, 2017
Janesville - Allen J. Tubbs, age 68, has gone on to join Waylon Jennings, he is currently waiting on Willie and the boys. He passed on Tuesday, June 27, 2017, at his home in Janesville, WI. He was born on January 26, 1949, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, the son of Dwain and Marie (Kroner) Tubbs. Allen served...
Audrey Myers
Jun 27, 2017
Madison / Green Lake - Audrey Marie Di Martino Myers, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at Attic Angel Place surrounded by her family. She was born on November 7, 1926 to Frank and Violet (Holmes) Schaub in Madison. Audrey was united in marriage to Peter Di Martino on August 14, 1945, and he preceded...
Jack Letourneau
Jun 27, 2017
MADISON/MILWAUKEE- Jack LeTourneau, beloved by many in the music business as a well-known audio sound engineer for numerous bands and music venues throughout Midwest and internationally, passed away Tuesday evening, June 27, 2017, at the age of 65 due to cancer. Jack was born to Joseph and Catherine LeTourneau in Madison, WI on December 12th, 1951. He attended...
Aaron Gagliano
Jun 27, 2017
Aaron Scott Gagliano, age 46, passed away on Tuesday, June 26, 2017 in Madison. He was born on December 9, 1970 in Madison, the son of Victor and Yvonne Gagliano. He married the love of his life and best friend, Katrina (Katie) Edna Sand on July 21st 2007 in Minnetrista, MN. In Aaron's youth, he was very energetic...
Joan Mccarthy
Jun 26, 2017
Waunakee: Joan Frances McCarthy, age 86, passed away on Monday June 26, 2017. Joan was born on November 5, 1930, the daughter of Joseph and Josephine Cerny. She grew up in Manitowoc Wisconsin and went on to attend college in both Milwaukee and Madison eventually earning her PhD in Educational Psychology. Joan met and married James McCarthy while...
Patricia Ahrens
Jun 26, 2017
Madison, WI / Muskegon, MI - Patricia A. (Dowd) Ahrens passed away comfortably on June 26, 2017. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on January 6, 1927 and lived most of her life there. She moved to Oakwood Village University Woods in Madison, WI in 2009, with her husband Bob, to be closer to family. She enjoyed many...
Collin Schroeder
Jun 26, 2017
Collin H. Schroeder was born in Wausau, Wisconsin on May 13, 1927. As a teenager, he served on the Ski Patrol of Rib Mountain, earned an Eagle Scout Award in the Boy Scouts of America, swam in the Wisconsin River and YMCA pool, and played first chair violin in the Wausau High School Orchestra and soloed often in...
Eugene Bruhnke
Jun 25, 2017
Madison - Eugene Herbert Bruhnke passed away on June 25, 2017 at home with family present. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was born in LaCrosse, WI on May 4, 1929 the youngest of nine children to William and Bertha (Lehrke) Bruhnke. He graduated from LaCrosse Central High School in 1948. He then attended LaCrosse...
Tung Liang
Jun 25, 2017
Tung-Ting "Tony" Liang passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 25, 2017, at the age of 95. Born in Beijing, China, he moved to Taipei, Taiwan in 1948. While working at the Taiwan Agricultural Research Institute, he established the first pesticide laboratory to implement environmental toxicology standards. He moved to Madison, WI in 1967 to further his research at...

Thomas Main
Jun 24, 2017
Madison Willett Thomas Main, age 79, of Madison, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 24, 2017, at New Perspectives Senior Living in Sun Prairie. Thomas was born on October 2, 1937, the son of Willett S. and Mildred ( Okerson) Main. He graduated from Whitefish Bay High School and attended classes at the University of Wisconsin- Madison. He...
William Wilson
Jun 23, 2017
MADISON - William Howard "Bill" Wilson, age 86, passed away peacefully at home, Friday, June 23, 2017. Bill was born on June 24,1930 in Salem, Oregon, to Gordon and Ruth (Corey) Wilson. He graduated from the University of Oregon where he met and married his wife Anne in 1953. They moved to Madison in 1959, where they raised...

Betty Ring
Jun 22, 2017
Madison- Betty J. Ring passed away on June 22, 2017. Private family services were held.
Margaret Olson
Jun 22, 2017
Stoughton - Margaret Lucille Olson, age 94, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2017 at Nazareth Health & Rehab. She was born on August 31, 1922 in Stoughton, Wisc., the daughter of Peder and Caroline (Kalland) Weum. She married Vernon W. Olson on December 7, 1940 in Stoughton. Margaret was a lifelong member of the Stoughton community and...
Keegan Toalino
Jun 22, 2017
Gathering of friends and family will be from 3-4:00 PM on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at the Cress Center, 6021 University Ave., Madison. Time of sharing/remembrance will be at 4:00 PM. Cress Center 6021 University Ave. Madison, WI 53705 608-238-8406
Visitation Cress Center 6021 University Avenue Madison, Wisconsin 53705 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Service Cress Center...Robert Brockman
Jun 21, 2017
Sun Prairie - Robert E. "Bob" Brockman, age 65, passed away with his family by his side on Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at his home in Sun Prairie. He had a long battle with cancer. He was born on August 11, 1951, in Madison, the son of Richard and Joan (Veith) Brockman. Bob served in the United States...
Dan Wilson
Jun 21, 2017
Dan (don't call me Danny) A. Wilson, died Wednesday, June 21, 2017, after a fairly long battle with lung cancer. I was born February 9, 1948, in Grinnell, Iowa. Shortly after my birth, the hospital was torn down which is a testimony to the rest of my life. The family moved to Newton, Iowa shortly thereafter. After graduating...
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