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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.
Tom Westaway
Feb 28, 2025
Tom Westaway passed away peacefully on Friday, February 28, at the age of 71, at UWHC in Madison, with his loving wife at his side. He was born on August 26, 1953, in Chicago, the son of Fred and Erna (DeGroodt) Westaway. He married Paula Pokrandt on September 8, 1984, in Madison, WI.
Tom attended Peterson Elementary and von Steuben High...
Kathleen Belle Karlen
Feb 28, 2025
Madison- Kathleen Belle Karlen, age 86, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025 at the New Glarus Home, surrounded by her family. She was born in New Glarus on April 2, 1938, the daughter of Ervin and Palma Fjelstad.
From the age of 5 Kathleen was fascinated with playing piano. She played piano and taught in many different areas including Sunday...
Michael Joseph Tyler
Feb 28, 2025
South Beloit- Michael J. Tyler “Mailman Mike,” age 67, left this earth with the sunset on Friday, February 28, 2025, surrounded by his family and all four of his children, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Monroe on April 6, 1957, the son of Lawrence Jr. and Barbara Tyler.
Mike graduated from Beloit Catholic High School in...
Laurie Taylor
2025
Dr. Laurie Taylor (63), the beloved spouse of Dr. Julia Haseleu passed away on February 28, 2025 after a short, brutal, and courageous fight with cancer. She was born in Port Clinton, Ohio to Patricia (Pond) Taylor and Jack Taylor. Laurie was a devoted and loving partner, cherished friend, fishing champion, and a kind and gentle soul.
Laurie had a long...
LeRoy E. Mellum
Feb 27, 2025
LeRoy E. Mellum, age 87, of Waunakee, WI passed away peacefully on February 27, 2025. He was at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, WI and was battling complications of Leukemia and pneumonia.
Born on February 16, 1938 to Milo and Wilma (Anderson) Mellum, in Dodgeville, WI. He grew up on the family farm in Highland, WI and graduated from Cobb High...
Lois J. Jones
Feb 26, 2025
Bethany United Methodist Church who is live-streaming the service. Please call the church for streaming information at 608-238-6381.
Madison/Verona - Lois was born in Reading, KS to Helen Volz and James Steen Jr. James married twice more to Ettie Volz and Mildred Cole. She finished high school in Osage City and took a few secretarial prep courses at Emporia College, working...
Mark Henry Kalscheur
Feb 26, 2025
Mark Henry Kalscheur left us peacefully on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at the age of 86.
Mark was born on April 24,1938 in Madison, Wisconsin. He was the oldest of four children born to Cyril “Jim” and Catherine (Endres) Kalscheur. He was raised in the closeknit community of Martinsville, Wisconsin. Though Mark would leave Martinsville for work and to raise his...
William Francis Nelson
Feb 26, 2025
Madison- William “Bill” Francis Nelson, 89, of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2025.
Bill was born on July 6, 1935, in Kansas City, Missouri. As a child, he lived in Mississippi, New York, New Jersey, Illinois, and Missouri. He graduated from high school in Ferguson, Missouri, in 1953 and went on to attend Central Methodist College, where he...
Sandra Banks
Feb 25, 2025
Sandra Baker -Banks was born on December 20th, 1956, to parents Rosemary Troia-Baker and Mitchell Baker in Plattsburg, New York. She was raised in Madison, Wisconsin with her brothers Butch, Joey, Robert and her sister Judy along with nieces Santina and Michelle and nephews Tony, Mitchell and Nico and Uncle Mel Troia. She also had lifelong friends Miranda Jordan, Jill...
Susan Jean Sarac Reyes
Feb 25, 2025
Susan Jean Sarac Reyes, age 65, a devoted Mother and Grandmother passed away in her home February 25, 2025, in Mesquite, Texas after her 2nd battle with throat cancer. She was born in Madison, WI on March 5, 1959 to Joseph Sarac, Jr. and Joan Mae (Kroetz) Sarac. She is survived by her children Sean Rangel, Anthony Rangel, Timothy Rangel,...
Michael S. Alder
Feb 25, 2025
Michael Scott Alder, aged 61, of Monona, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully in the early hours of February 25th at University of Wisconsin Hospital.
Mike faced significant challenges due to Cerebral Palsy, which required extensive care throughout his life. Despite these challenges, he found joy in the simple pleasures of life. While living with his parents near Lodi, he found joy in...
Katherine Sue "Kathy" Millar
Feb 24, 2025
Madison-Katherine Sue “Kathy” Millar of Madison, WI, age 73, passed away on February 24, 2025, in the company of loved ones. She was born on September 24, 1951, in Lancaster, WI to Clarence and Lois Cammack (Baker). She married Stephen Millar on September 16, 1978.
Kathy grew up in Platteville, WI and surrounding areas, and moved to Madison where she worked...
Donald "Donnie" Dunn
Feb 23, 2025
Donald “Donnie” L. Dunn, age 72, of Deerfield, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at his home in Deerfield. He was born in Madison on September 12, 1953, to Donald and Janice (Brandenstein) Dunn. Donnie married the love of his life, Debbie Lou (Siroin) in 1986 in Lac du Flambeau, WI. Donnie took pride in working hard to provide...
Rupinder K. Sandhu
Feb 23, 2025
Rupinder K. Sandhu, age 80, passed away on February 23, 2025 at her home. She was a beloved daughter (Sardar Sucha Singh Sarpanch and Dalbir Kaur) and sister of four brothers. She is survived by her two brothers Sardar Kulwant Singh and Sardar Kuljit Singh, her two children, Gurmeet and Golden, son-in-law Andrew and grandchildren Simrin, Isaiah and Thomas.
Their zeal...
Daniel Patrick Hagen
Feb 22, 2025
Daniel Patrick Hagen
Daniel Patrick Hagen passed away at 4:44pm on 2/22/2025 after bravely facing cancer for the past year. He was born on February 5th, 1957, in Elgin, Illinois, the eldest son of John Wellington Hagen and Virginia Louise (nee Hart) Hagen.
At 6’7” tall, Dan was a gentle giant to everyone who knew him. Humble, neighborly, generous, and non-judgmental, he...
Robert "Bob" Fleiner
Feb 21, 2025
Robert “Bob” Fleiner, devoted husband, father and grandfather departed this world peacefully on February 21, 2025. He was born at home on January 19, 1940 to William and Anna Fleiner in Waunakee, where he lived all his life. He grew up with a deep appreciation for hard work, resourcefulness, and community.
From an early age, Bob had a knack for mechanics,...
Sharon Rose Gehl
Feb 21, 2025
Livestream link:
https://youtube.com/live/choTOGRO2gM?feature=share
Sharon R Gehl (Dunn), age 84, passed away peacefully, Friday, February 21, 2025, at Agrace Hospice Center. She was born on August 2, 1940, in Merrill, WI to Merlin Dunn and Charlotte (Trudeau) Dunn.
After graduating from Divine Savior High School, Sharon married her high school sweetheart, Edwin M. Gehl Jr. on August 22, 1959, at St. Catherine’s Church in...
Peggy Jean Schwarz
Feb 21, 2025
Margaret Jean “Peggy” Schwarz died on Friday, February 21, 2025, at age 95. She was born in Madison, Wisconsin on July 6, 1929, to Basil and Loretta (Schulgen) McGuine.
Born and raised on the isthmus in Madison, WI, Peggy was a graduate of St. Bernard’s, East High School, and Groves-Barnhart Business School. She was united in marriage to Joseph Schwarz at...
Arlene L. Nelson
Feb 21, 2025
Arlene Lena Phillips Nelson went peacefully to everlasting paradise on February 21, 2025. Arlene was born January 12, 1949, to her proud parents Arthur E. Phillips and Ruby W. Cato Phillips.
Arlene was the 2nd child entering the Phillips family. Arlene, along with her older sister Carol would help raise Randy, Cheryl, Arthur, and Mary Ann.
Arlene went to school in Evansville,...
Jennie Lynn Larson
Feb 21, 2025
Jennie Lynn Larson, age 74, passed away on February 21, 2025. She was born on November 2, 1950, to John and Flo (Clementi) Blazek in Madison, Wisconsin. Jennie grew up in the Greenbush neighborhood off Regent Street in downtown Madison. Her father, John, was a nurse at Madison’s Veterans Hospital, and her mother, Flo, worked at Webcrafters. Jennie’s parents didn’t...
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