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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.

Lillian Bach

Lillian Bach

Nov 26, 2023

Lillian Bach

108

Neshkoro/ Waunakee

 

Lillian was born and grew up in Neshkoro, WI to Ludwig and Emma(Fierke) Krueger. She lived in Berlin, Florida and Waunakee, WI. She passed away peacefully the day after her 108th birthday in the presence of her children at Home Again Assisted Living in Waunakee.

 

Lillian is survived by her children Beverly Mosher...

Nancy J. Schuler

Nancy J. Schuler

Nov 25, 2023

MADISON

Nancy J. Schuler came into this world on September 3, 1923 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the middle of three daughters born to Herman and Inga Balster.  She attended public schools in that city and spent a year studying at the University of Minnesota before transferring to all-women Downer College in Milwaukee where she earned a diplomat in Occupational Therapy (OT)....

Debra Ellen Butenhoff

Debra Ellen Butenhoff

Nov 25, 2023

 

Debra Butenhoff, 72, of Madison, WI, passed away peacefully at home on November 25, 2023.  She was born May 17, 1951, in Berlin, WI, the daughter of Clarence and Dorothy Braun.  Deb graduated from Berlin High School in 1969 and received a bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point in 1973.  She is survived by her...

Sharolyn S. LaFlash

Sharolyn S. LaFlash

Nov 25, 2023

Deerfield- Sharolyn LaFlash, age 78, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Nazareth Health and Rehab in Stoughton. She was born in Lake Mills on October 30, 1945, the daughter of Roger and Shirley Krueger.

Shari grew up in Deerfield and graduated from Deerfield High School in 1963. She worked at 3F Laundry and Dry Cleaners in Madison for...

Reginald "Reggie" Weide

Reginald "Reggie" Weide

Nov 24, 2023

Reginald “Reggie” Weide

September 5, 1947 – November 24, 2023

Madison, WI - Reggie Weide, a beloved soul whose laughter and warmth illuminated countless lives, departed this world on November 24th, 2023. Reggie was a loving husband to Carol, a proud father to Matthew (Leslie), and Gretchen (Bassem), and a doting grandfather to Lucas, Hunter, and Grant. Reggie felt blessed...

Dorothy "Dot" Goldsworthy

Dorothy "Dot" Goldsworthy

Nov 24, 2023

 

Dorothy Ann (Miller) Goldsworthy passed away peacefully at UW Hospital at the age of 94 on Friday, November 24, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Racine, Wisconsin on January 21, 1929, to Hunter and Anna Miller. She attended Racine Horlick High School, along with her older brother Bob. In 1950, Dorothy married the love of...

Judy A. Johnson

Judy A. Johnson

Nov 24, 2023

Stoughton- Judy A. (Thorson) Johnson, age 69, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, November 24, 2023 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg. She was the loving daughter of Marvin and Leona (Stai) Thorson and sister to Allen and Roger Thorson. Judy was born in January 1, 1954 and was a life long resident of Stoughton. She graduated from...

Judy V. Winkel

Judy V. Winkel

Nov 23, 2023

Judith V. “Judy” Winkel, 85, of Madison passed away on Thursday, November 23rd at UW Hospital.  Judy was born in Green Bay, WI on August 17, 1938, the daughter of Clifford Gale and Verda Gale (Zuehlke).

Judy graduated from Green Bay West High School and later UW Madison, where she met her future husband, Phil.  They were married on June...

Robert A. Moren

Robert A. Moren

Nov 22, 2023

Madison- Robert “Bob” Moren, age 86, of Madison, WI, passed away on November 22, 2023, after an aggressive, proactive fight with rare Stage IV bile duct cancer.

Born on the 4th of July in 1937 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL, Bob was the eldest child of Robert William Moren and Alice Cecily Cox. He grew up among family, friends,...

Sudha M. Joshi

Sudha M. Joshi

Nov 22, 2023

 

In Loving Memory of Sudha Madhusudan Joshi (February 24, 1928 – November 22, 2023)

 

Sudha Madhusudan Joshi, aged 95, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. Born on February 24, 1928, to A.B. Pandit and Sita Pandit in Mumbai, India, Sudha's early years were spent in Mumbai and later Karachi. After the Partition of 1947, her family returned...

Richard "Dick" Heiser

Richard "Dick" Heiser

Nov 22, 2023

 

Richard “Dick” Heiser, age 88, passed away on Wed., Nov 22, 2023 at Meriter Hospital. He was the son of Leonard and Hilda (Gruber) Heiser. He married Jean Hetzel and together they raised two sons. Dick was the founder and past owner of Heiser Builders in Waunakee.

He is survived by his loving wife Jean; sons, Tim (Lori) and...

Dr. Robert De Mars, Ph.D.

Dr. Robert De Mars, Ph.D.

Nov 20, 2023

 

Shortly before Thanksgiving of 2023, Robert "Bob" DeMars of Madison, Wisconsin passed away peacefully at age 95. Bob was born in 1928 in New York City to Rhoda and Joseph DeMars. Rhoda was a Jewish pogrom refugee from Romania and Joseph was a truck driver from Maine. Bob’s family required welfare during much of the Great Depression of the...

Kara M. Ewers

Kara M. Ewers

Nov 20, 2023

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Kara Marie Ewers passed away peacefully and in comfort on a brisk autumn morning with the sun peeking through the clouds at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, WI, on Monday, November 20, 2023, following a brief,...

Shirley A. Kalscheur

Shirley A. Kalscheur

Nov 19, 2023

Stoughton- Shirley A. Kalscheur, age 88, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at her home. She was born in Stoughton on May 26, 1935 the daughter of Albert and Luella Kelch.

Shirley was a lifelong Stoughton area resident; she tried Texas for a short period but it was TOO DARN HOT!! She was married to Harlan Steindl, Yancy...

Andrew Emil Ninedorf

Andrew Emil Ninedorf

Nov 18, 2023

Andy E. Ninedorf age 85, passed away from due to advanced Alzheimer ‘s disease and vascular dementia on November 18th, 2023 at William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, WI.

 

Andy was born on June 15th, 1938 to Edward and Viola Ninedorf of Madison. He graduated from Central High School in 1956 and served in the United States...

Kathleen B. Montgomery

Kathleen B. Montgomery

Nov 18, 2023

 

Kathleen Brock Montgomery passed away peacefully on November 18, 2023 in Madison, Wisconsin. She was born in 1925 in Atlanta, Georgia, the daughter of Robert J. and Ola Napier Brock. She grew up with her parents in Columbia, South Carolina, where friends and relatives survive. Kathleen married Richard Montgomery in Columbia in 1945. She loved the early years of...

Alice Jane Hibbard

Alice Jane Hibbard

Nov 17, 2023

 

Alice Jane Hibbard (Snyder) passed away on November 17, 2023. She was born in Chicago on September 23, 1948.

 

Alice Jane was a medical doctor specializing in transfusion medicine who served for many years as Medical Director at the Madison office of the American Red Cross. She also worked at the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics.

 

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Richard Dee Hoerz

Richard Dee Hoerz

Nov 16, 2023



Richard Dee “Ric” Hoerz passed away peacefully, Thursday, November 16, 2023 at Agrace HospiceCare, Fitchburg. Ric was born on January 1, 1949 to the late Richard and Melva (Finger) Hoerz.

Ric wore many hats in his life, leaving quite a legacy. Born and raised in Sheboygan, he had a great love for Lake Michigan. In high school, he...

Katherine E. Blanchard

Katherine E. Blanchard

Nov 16, 2023

Per Katherine's wishes, no services will be held.

Cress Funeral Service Sun Prairie

608-837-9054

Michael David Starker

Michael David Starker

Nov 15, 2023

Michael D. Starker, age 47, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 surrounded by his loving family at Beaver Dam Health Care Center.

Mike was born on September 16, 1976 to James and Cheralyn (Pollock) Starker. Mike was raised in Sun Prairie and was Class of 1995.

Mike enjoyed casinos, bowling, car shows, the band Cherry Pie, and playing...

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