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.
Ann Marie Kiehl
Jul 8, 2024
Ann Marie Kiehl was born June 22, 1947 in Cincinnati, Ohio to parents Betty and John Carroll. Ann was the oldest of three children and grew up with her sister Jean, brother Mike and their father John. Ann’s mother Betty died when Ann was three and John raised the kids finding work in Cincinnati and New York and help from...
Agneta Louise Sarinske
Jul 8, 2024
Agneta Louise Sarinske finally put down her keyboard and pen on July 8th, 2024. She bravely fought cancer three times, in 2018, 2022 and finally, in 2024. She was 78 years old and just 37 days away from her 79th birthday. She passed away at home, in her longtime Madison home, surrounded by loved ones.
She was born to Sig-Britt and...
Clifford J. Frey
Jul 8, 2024
Clifford J. Frey Dec 3, 1930 – July 8, 2024 Waunakee Wi
Cliff Frey, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 8th at the age of 93. His departure leaves a void in our hearts that words cannot fill, but his legacy of wisdom, compassion, and generosity will continue to inspire us all. While we...
Robert James Benzing
Jul 8, 2024
Sun Prairie – Robert “Bob” J. Benzing, age 63, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 8, 2024, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born July 10, 1960, in Hartford to Francis and Annetta (Schmitz) Benzing.
Bob was a skilled carpenter who valued perfectionism in his work. He always had a vision when it came to dreaming up the next house...
Dorothy J. Nelson
Jul 8, 2024
Dorothy J. Nelson, age 99, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024. She was born on February 12, 1925 in Bemidji, Minnesota, the daughter of John and Louise (Thorson) Gladen. Dorothy is the last of 9 sisters and 4 brothers to pass away.
Dorothy married Jack Nelson on May 3, 1947. Jack and Dorothy enjoyed family, camping, travelling, dancing, and bowling....
Harry "Bernie" Maroney II
Jul 7, 2024
Harry Bernard (Bernie) Maroney II, age 86, a 69 year resident of Madison, WI and Sun City, AZ, passed away on July 7, 2024 at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg, WI with family by his side. Bernie is preceded in death by his wife Barbara Scott Maroney (1970) and his wife Carol Schultz Maroney (2013).
Bernie was born on August 23,1937...
Norman James Gerber
Jul 7, 2024
Stoughton- Norman James Gerber, age 93, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 7, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Blue Mounds township on August 25, 1930, the son of Helena (Butteris) and Rudolph Gerber.
Norm served his country in the US Army Combat Engineers in Korea where he was severely injured. Upon returning home, he...
Thomas John Ryan III
Jul 6, 2024
Thomas John Ryan III passed away July 6th, 2024. Tom was born December 18th, 1946 to Thomas II and Rosemary Ryan. He devoted his life to God, family and teaching/accounting career. He was an enthusiastic sports fan and loved all things Badgers, Brewers, Packers and Buck’s. As a true Irishman, he was a skilled storyteller. Whether he was reading books...
Thomas R. Fisher
Jul 6, 2024
Thomas R. Fisher, age 93, of Sun Prairie, WI, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 6, 2024. He was born June 24, 1931, in Beaver Dam, WI to Kenneth and Frieda (Bohl) Fisher. He attended Beaver Dam High School, Wayland Jr. College and graduated in 1953 from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He moved to Milwaukee and was employed...
Stephen A. Brausen
Jul 5, 2024
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Stephen “Steve” Anthony Brausen, age 72, of Summerville, SC passed away on July 5th, 2024. He was born in Madison, WI and was the eldest son of the late John and Teresa Brausen. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Loretta (nee Anderer), his siblings Suzanne Brausen of New Orleans, LA; Mary Brausen of Minneapolis, MN; James...
Phyllis Marie Moore
Jul 5, 2024
After a short battle with cancer, Phyllis Marie (Anderson) Moore passed away peacefully, at home, July 5, 2024, with her husband, Pete, and her sister, Ginny, by her side. Phyllis was born on April 21, 1954, in Hillsboro, WI, the daughter of Ellery and Marguerite (Stanek) Anderson. She grew up on the family farm near Mt. Tabor, WI. She loved...
Kyee Young Koh
Jul 3, 2024
Kyee Young Koh, 77, passed away in Madison, Wisconsin on July 3, 2024, from pulmonary fibrosis, with his cherished family by his side. Mercifully, his last few hours on this earth were calm and peaceful.
Kyee was born on June 20, 1947, in Seoul, Korea, to Chang Sup Koh, a physician, and Bok Soon Kim, a schoolteacher. He was an only...
Mary Joan Kaminski
Jul 2, 2024
Mary Joan Kaminski was born on September 8, 1948 in Green Bay Wisconsin, as the first child of Carl Kaminski and Joan (Schwalbach) Kaminski. Her family lived in several places in Eastern Wisconsin. She graduated from Fort Atkinson High School in 1966 and studied for a semester at the University of Wisconsin, Steven’s Point.
Mary Joan moved to Madison and began...
James "Jim" King Ruhly
Jul 2, 2024
James “Jim” King Ruhly passed away on July 2, 2024 in Madison, WI, surrounded by his loving wife Carol, sons David and Christopher (Topher), and his grandson Sean. Shortly before he passed he was able to see and speak with granddaughter Shea, grandson Jace, and daughters in law Amanda and Lori. Jim was surrounded by love and support in his...
Leif Rahn Mogensen
Jul 2, 2024
Leif Rahn Mogensen age 52 of Madison, WI passed away Tuesday July 2, 2024 due to injuries sustained in a bicycle accident. He was a much beloved husband, father, son, and friend.
Leif was born in Wausau, WI on July 26, 1971 to Maynard and Nancy Mogensen. He lived in Wausau until he transferred to UW-Madison in 1992. He met his...
Mary Ann Fix
Jul 1, 2024
Mary Ann Fix died on July 1, 2024. She was a true friend to every person who was fortunate enough to know her; a beautiful giving soul full of gentle caring and kindness. Mary always jumped at the chance to help, support, uplift, encourage and listen to anyone. Everyone who knew her has stories of all she did for them...
Donald William Borchers
Jul 1, 2024
Donald Borchers, age 73, of Madison, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Monday July 1 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg.
Don was born on June 1, 1951, to Roland (Pat) and Rosemary Borchers. He graduated from Madison East High School in 1969.
Don worked for many years at various jobs, his last being with First Class Mailers. He was very active...
Frances Marie Nelson
Jul 1, 2024
Madison-Cottage Grove-Portage- Sun Prairie: Frances Marie Nelson, age 88, passed away at Talamore Senior Living Monday, July 1, 2024. She was born November 15, 1935 the daughter of Nicholas J. and Josephine Fiore. Frances married Milo R. Nelson February 11, 1956 in Madison.
Fran grew up in the Greenbush neighborhood in Madison, graduated from Madison Central High School and attended UW...
Polly Anne Petroff
Jul 1, 2024
Polly Anne Petroff (Peters) age 85, resident of Wausau, Wis. for more than 50 years, died July 1, 2024. Polly was born November 23, 1938 in Columbus, Ohio the daughter of Fred Peters and stepmother Katherine Peters. She was raised by her paternal grandparents Julia and John Peters, known to her as Mother Judy and Daddy Jack. Polly married to...
Joe Anthony Ell
Jul 1, 2024
Loving husband, father, and grandfather, Joe Ell, 62, of Sun Prairie, WI, passed away at home on Monday, July 1st, after a short illness. Joe Ell was born June 13, 1962 to Jack and Jean Ell in Grand Forks, ND. Joe spent his childhood in Grand Forks with his family, graduating from Red River High School in 1981, and attending...
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