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.
Richard Andrew Annen
Jun 7, 2024
Annen, Richard A.
Waunakee: Richard Andrew Annen, 74, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024 at UW Hospital, Madison, WI. He was born on April 22, 1950 to Andrew and Florence (Frisch) Annen. He married Susan Backus on September 25, 1976, and was employed by The Bruce Co., Middleton, WI. Richard was an avid fisherman, hunter, reader and sports enthusiast,...
Audrey J. Lazanas
Jun 6, 2024
Audrey June (Zwicky) Lazanas, 91, of Madison, Wisconsin, died peacefully on June 6, 2024.
Audrey was born to Esther Bartels Zwicky and Harvey Zwicky on June 17, 1932, in Fond du Lac, WI. She grew up in her family's grocery store, where her lifelong love of fresh produce and gourmet food was first acquired. After studying education at Martin Luther College...
Grace Witter White
Jun 6, 2024
Madison – Grace Witter White, age 98, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at Oakwood Village University Woods in Madison, Wisconsin, where she died peacefully.
Grace was born in Wausau, Wisconsin, on December 16, 1925, the oldest daughter of Earl and Gertrude (Kolbe) Witter. She grew up on the Witter Dairy Farm in Wausau with her three siblings. After graduating...
Russell "Sam" Williams
Jun 3, 2024
Russell Samuel ‘Sam’ Williams passed away at his home in Madison, WI on June 3, 2024. He was 81.
Known to his family and friends as Sam, he was born August 8, 1942, in Pittsburgh, PA. He graduated from Westminster College, then served in the U.S. Navy from 1966 until his honorable discharge in 1972, and in the Naval Reserves for...
Geraldine L. Hommen
Jun 3, 2024
Deerfield- Geraldine L. (Eide) Hommen, age 90, passed away peacefully at Jefferson Memory Care Facility in Jefferson on June 3, 2024. She went by the name Gerry, or as some knew her, Ma Hommen. She was born on July 11, 1933 on a farm east of Stoughton on Hwy 51. Gerry was the daughter of Alma (Smithback) Eide and Lawrence...
Donald Joseph Wagner
Jun 3, 2024
Madison – Donald Joseph Wagner, 92, passed away on June 3, 2024. He was born on January 26, 1932, in Madison, WI, and was the youngest of 8 children born to Joe and Anna Wagner.
Don graduated from Central High School in 1951.
Don served in the Navy for 4 years. After his military service, he pursued a career as a plumber.
He...
Richard W. Johnson
Jun 2, 2024
Richard Wilbur Johnson, age 89, of Fitchburg died on June 2, 2024, of natural causes. He was born on July 25, 1934, at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, MN and grew up in Big Lake, MN where he graduated from high school in 1952. He graduated with honors from Princeton University in 1956, and then went on to...
David C. Moore
Jun 2, 2024
David Charles Moore sadly left us June 2, 2024. Born in Maquoketa, Iowa July 3, 1941, to Norma Rasmussen and Birdsall Moore. Dave graduated from Maquoketa, High School in 1959 and Northwest Missouri State University in 1969. Dave was an accomplished wrestler in both high school and college. He served in the army between the years of 1963-1965 where he...
Carol Ann Sippel
Jun 2, 2024
Dear Mom:We understand that you hate being the center of attention. However, after a lifetime of unconditional love and quiet generosity, it’s your turn to take the spotlight for just a moment.You deserve to be honored for your boundless empathy and kindness - to family, friends, and strangers alike. You were unwavering in your belief that there is goodness everywhere...
Helen M. Buckley
Jun 2, 2024
Helen M. Buckley, age 99, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024. She was born on February 15, 1925 in Carey, OH to Lester and Pearl (Southward) Putnam. She married Kenneth A. Buckley, and they had two sons, Kenneth D. and Dennis A. Buckley.
Helen is survived by her son Dennis (Linda) Buckley; daughter-in-law Shirley Buckley; grandsons Gary Buckley, Scott Buckley,...
Hannah Eileen Tincher
Jun 1, 2024
Stoughton- Hannah Eileen Tincher, age 93, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Stoughton Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born in Logan Township, Peoria County, Illinois, the youngest of 11 children to Bennett and Folena Johnson.
Eileen grew up on the family farm and graduated in the top 10 of her class from Manual Training High School in...
Loretta Holmen
May 31, 2024
Loretta Holmen, age 80, passed away at Waunakee Home Again Memory Care Facility on Friday, May 31, 2024. She was born in Powers Lake, ND in 1944. Her parents were Mildred and Luther Grubb. She lived on a farm and went to a one-room country day school through the 8th grade and graduated from High School in Powers Lake in...
Joanne Lynette Price
May 30, 2024
Our beloved Joanne Lynette Price (age 85) passed away on May 30, 2024, at the Ingleside Nursing facility in Mt Horeb, WI after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Joanne, daughter of Burnette and Mildred Severson, graduated from Blanchardville high school where she sang in the chorus and was a four-year cheerleader. After graduation, she attended MATC in Madison, WI where...
John Henry Wheatley
May 29, 2024
06 Nov 1979 – 29 May 2024
John Henry Wheatley, aged 44, passed away peacefully on May 29th, 2024. He was a beloved husband, son, brother, uncle, nephew, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
John was born on November 6th, 1979, in Campbellsville, Kentucky. He studied sociology and art at Western Kentucky University. John met his husband,...
Paul Joseph Matt
May 29, 2024
Paul Joseph Matt, 88, of Madison, WI, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2024 in Bay Harbor Assisted Living in Madison, WI.
Paul was born on November 14, 1935 in Cassville, WI to Joseph and Beulah (Hill) Matt. He was raised on the family farm near Cassville and enjoyed 4H where he entered calves and pigs in local county fairs. He graduated...
Nancy E. Horne
May 29, 2024
Nancy E. Horne, 87, of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in Madison, Wisconsin. She was born in Madison on July 11, 1936 to Virginia (Hoebel) and Dr. John Howell Gieselman.
She married William T. Horne on Dec. 24, 1965. They enjoyed 46 wonderful years together, until his death in 2011. Most of her married years were spent...
Teresa A. Carey
May 28, 2024
WAUNAKEE – Teresa A. Carey, age 91, died on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at the Azalea Place Assisted Living Home in Great Falls, Montana. She was born on August 1, 1932, to Stanley and Martha (Kubicek) Buryska in Owatonna, Minnesota. Teresa married Donald W. Carey on August 1, 1953, at Sacred Heart Church in Owatonna.
Teresa was preceded in death by...
Sheila B. Stokstad
May 28, 2024
Sheila Beth Stokstad, passed away on 05/28/2024 after a short battle with cancer. She was born on April 26, 1950 in Madison and grew up on her family’s farm in Cottage Grove. Sheila graduated from Stoughton High School in 1968, school is where she met her husband John, “a city boy”.
Sheila’s love for cooking allowed her to joyfully feed...
Maria Isabel Sanchez
May 27, 2024
Maria Isabel Sanchez, 56, passed away May 27, 2024.
A gathering will be held on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at the Cress Center, 6021 University Ave., Madison from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. with prayers beginning at 3 p.m.
Please share your memories here on Maria's tribute wall.
Cress Center6021 University AveMadison, WI 53705(608) 238-8406
Hossein Rod
May 27, 2024
Hossein was a resident of Stoughton since 1977. After retiring from Nabisco, Hossein started a wood working business: Rod Design. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed Persian Poetry Night.
Survived by his loving wife, Fereshthe. His daughter Vida Cruz (Ralph) and grandson, Joel Cruz.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday June 2, 2024 at Cress Funeral Service,...
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