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.
Vincent Anthony Endres
May 8, 2024
Vincent Anthony Endres, 96, went home to the Lord on May 8, 2024 with family by his side. He was born to Ludwig and Catherine (Noltner) Endres on December 19, 1927.
Vincent married Lorraine Koch on June 16, 1953. He is survived by his wife, children, grandchildren and in-laws; Jeanne (Ken) Baum, Eric and Andrew; Eileen (Vern) Statz, Jeff, Shelly...
Lorraine E. Stieve
May 8, 2024
Sun Prairie- Lorraine E. Stieve, age 96, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. She was born in Sun Prairie on November 21, 1927, the daughter of Lloyd and Frances Lincoln. Lorraine graduated from Madison East High School in 1946. On September 15, 1951 she married Harold Stieve. Together they enjoyed traveling out west, spending time at their cottage,...
Blanca Martin
May 7, 2024
Blanca Martin passed away peacefully with family all around on May 7, 2024.
Blanca was born to Isabell and Paula Garza on December 27, 1948 along with her twin sister, Elsa, born minutes after.
At the young age of 5 she and her family emigrated from Mexico to the United States in search of the American Dream and eventually took up residence in...
Florence S. Filley
May 7, 2024
Florence A. Filley left this world on May 7, 2024 to be reunited with all her loved ones who passed before her. She was born on November 21, 1928 in Ashtabula, Ohio to Paul Simon and Victoria Nagem Simon. A graduate of St. Joseph Academy, she continued on to earn her undergraduate degree from West Virginia University and her graduate...
Esther J. Funk
May 7, 2024
Esther J. Funk, age 95, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at Meriter Hospital from complications of congestive heart failure and pneumonia.
Esther was born on September 23, 1928 in Middleton, Wisconsin to the late John and Clara (Binius) Meyer. She graduated from Middleton High School and went on to work various office jobs. On a snowy Easter, April 17, 1949...
Doris "Lee" Leoda McLaughlin
May 6, 2024
McFarland - Doris Leoda “Lee” McLaughlin, she left this earth just as Sunday May 5th came to a close, and finally joined her dearly missed husband, Dick, after 14 years.
Doris Leoda McLaughlin, born November 3, 1923, in Gettysburg, PA was a lot of things to a lot of people. She was a daughter to William and Sarah Urilla Schields. She...
Mary J. Tarrow
May 6, 2024
Mary Tarrow, beloved wife of Terry Tarrow, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2024.
Mary was born September 7, 1952, in Canon City, Colorado. She was raised in the home of her grandmother, Lee Mae Wyatt. After high school, Mary attended nursing school. She also attended classes at MATC. She worked at the University of Wisconsin as a receptionist.
Terry...
Carla Rae Flowers
May 5, 2024
Warner Robins – Carla Rae Flowers, a cherished wife, mother, sister and friend, entered into rest on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at the age of 60. Born on July 28, 1963, in Madison, Wisconsin, Carl was the daughter of the late Lois N. Walden McKnight.
Carla’s formative years were spent in Madison, where she attended Madison West Hight School and later,...
Ilona Maria Smith
May 4, 2024
Ilona Maria Smith, age 84, passed away on Saturday May 4th, 2024, at Agrace Hospice in Madison, Wisconsin. She was born on June 17th, 1939, In Greenland Michigan, the daughter of Bertha Helen (Uotila) Smith and Oiva Raymond Smith of Mass City, Michigan. Ilona graduated from Mass High School in 1957. She furthered her education at Michigan State University, graduating...
Paul Greisen
May 4, 2024
Paul Joseph Greisen, 86, of Waunakee (formerly of Spring Green) passed away Saturday May 4th, 2024, surrounded by the four special girls in his life that treasured him more than anything.
Paul was born on February 6, 1938, in Rice Lake, WI to Paul and Marcella (Demers) Greisen, graduated from Rice Lake High School in 1957, and married his wife, Carol...
Homer Jerome Vick
May 4, 2024
Homer Jerome Vick, age 100 years and two months, passed peacefully in his sleep on May 4, 2024, in his apartment at Milestone Senior Living Stoughton. Homer was born in Madison, Wisconsin to Della Melida Hjortland Vick and Homer Levi Vick on February 22, 1924. He was a lifelong resident of McFarland, WI.
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William J. "Bill" Murray
May 4, 2024
William J. Murray, 73, of Madison, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at SSM St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, surrounded by his loving family.
Bill was born in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, on March 27, 1951, the first son of James E. and Jeanne C. (O’Neil) Murray. Joining the family were his brother, Thomas John Murray and Margaret Ann Murray.
Bill...
Mary C. Swenson
May 4, 2024
Stoughton – Mary C. Swenson, age 81, passed away peacefully with her husband of 65 years by her side on Saturday May 4, 2024, at Azura Memory Care in Stoughton. She was born January 4, 1943, in Madison, WI to the late Ernest and Alice (Noyce) Culb. Mary met the love of her life Oscar “Weed” Swenson and they married...
Oscar N. Nelson Jr.
May 3, 2024
Cambridge, WI– Oscar Norman Nelson Jr., age 86, passed away peacefully on Friday May 3, 2024, at Oak Park Place in Janesville. He was born June 4, 1937, in Stoughton to the late Oscar Sr. and Gladys (Nygaard) Nelson. He attended Utica grade school and graduated from Cambridge High School in 1955. He married Ann B. Derr on July 5,...
Barbara Joyce Lippitt
May 3, 2024
Barbara passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, May 3rd at her home at The Heritage, Middleton.
Barbara was known for her deep faith and love of family. She was an accomplished knitter, cook and baker, and lavished those gifts on family and friends. Sharing her faith was deeply important throughout her adult life and she worked to bring numerous...
Nancy Peterman Mead
May 2, 2024
Nancy Peterman Mead, 86, passed away May 2, 2024 after a brief illness.
Nancy was born September 22, 1937 to Robert and Alice Peterman. She grew up in Wauwatosa, the consummate big sister, camping with her family and gardening with her Grandma Lou. She was a class officer and cheerleader at Wauwatosa High School. She moved to Madison and graduated with...
Kristopher Arthur Diehm, Sr.
May 2, 2024
We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved father, Kristopher ‘Kris’ Arthur Diehm Sr. He peacefully left this world on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at 2:30 pm in Madison, Wisconsin surrounded by his loved ones. Kris was born on March 29, 1951, in Wisconsin. His kindness, wisdom, and warm smile touched the lives of everyone who knew him.
Kris was a devoted...
Sibyl I. Carmichael
May 2, 2024
Sun Prairie – Sibyl Irene (Schlatter) Carmichael, age 89, passed away at Agrace HospiceCare on May 2, 2024, with her family by her side. Sibyl was born on April 8, 1935, at St. Catherine’s Hospital in East Chicago, IN. She was the second child of Irene (Samonson) Schlatter and Chester Schlatter. Their first child, John George “Jack” died as...
Megan E. Ellie
May 1, 2024
Megan Ellie passed away on May 1 at the young age of 28. She was born on September 18, 1995 to proud parents Laurie (Disrud) and Rick Ellie. Megan graduated from Waunakee High School in 2014 with aspirations to create change in the world. She graduated from UW – Whitewater and received her Masters Degree in Social Work. Megan...
Sheree Powless
Apr 30, 2024
Sheree Powless passed away from complications of kidney disease on April 30, 2024, surrounded by family and friends at UW Hospital. She was 80 years old.
Born December 7, 1943, Sheree was the only child of Jack and Izzy Williams, of Wauconda, Illinois. Her small-town childhood included summer days at Bangs Lake, rounds of golf at Pistakee, small jobs around her...
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