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.
Keith Andrew Callan
Apr 10, 2024
Keith Andrew Callan, age 63, Madison, passed away on April 10, 2024, at his home. He was born on November 22, 1960, in Oakland, CA, the son of James Andrew Callan and Lelia Mary Jackson.
As a young man, Keith was a talented student, and graduated El Cerrito High School in California. He then enlisted in the United States Airforce from...
Harvey "Buck" A. Kleiber
Apr 10, 2024
Sun Prairie-Harvey “Buck” Kleiber, age 88, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at his home on April 10, 2024. He was born on December 30, 1935, in Medford, WI, the son of Benjamin and Theresa (Vogt) Kleiber. In 1962, he married the love of his life, Karen (Wild) Kleiber in Medford, WI. Since that time, they have only spent a...
David B. Neumann
Apr 9, 2024
Dave passed away peacefully April 9th due to natural causes. He was born in Jacksonville, IL, to the Reverend Kenneth Bruno Neumann and Gwendolyne (Proudfit) Neumann. Eventually spending his formative years in Chicago, Dave attended Carleton College in Minnesota, where he met his future wife, Joan Elizabeth Hooker. After graduation and a short stint at US Steel, Dave enlisted in...
Candis L. Smith
Apr 9, 2024
Candis Smith, passed away on 4-9-2024 . She was born on 12-28-1949.
She was Married three times once to Floyd Austin then Philip Ernst and lastly to Kenith Smith. For work she was a caregiver in many different nursing home facilities all over WI. After she retired she ran a Crafting class at her apartment complex in Watertown WI
Candis Smith devotion...
Harrison J. Meyer
Apr 8, 2024
Harrison J. Meyer, age 24, of Chicago, Illinois passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024. Harrison was born on May 8, 1999, in Madison, Wisconsin.
Harrison was a proud UW Badger who earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and Political Science with a certificate in Mathematics. He worked as a consultant for the financial data analytics company FactSet.
His interests included playing...
Kay Rothgery Karvasale
Apr 7, 2024
Kay Rothgery Karvasale, age 80, passed away peacefully in Richardson, Texas, on Sunday, April 7, 2024.
Born on May 18, 1943, in Elyria, Ohio, Kay spent her early school years in Grafton, then attended and graduated from Laurel School in Shaker Heights in 1961. She earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Ohio State University and taught second grade. After...
Elizabeth “Betty” Reed
Apr 7, 2024
Elizabeth “Betty” Reed passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024. She was born November 2, 1933 to John and Adrianna Coates and grew up in Walworth, WI. Betty attended Milton College and graduated in 1955 with a degree in Music Education. She also studied art at Layton School of Art in Milwaukee. Milton College is where she met Jack, her devoted...
Dan D. Smith
Apr 7, 2024
Dan D. Smith, age 77, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, April 7, 2024. Dan D Smith, passed away peacefully on Sunday April 7, 2024. He was born on May 1, 1946 in Richland Center, WI to Branson Charles Smith and Edna Clary Smith. Dan was the youngest of 3 boys all-separated by 7 years.
Dan grew up on a...
Jeffrey W. Uselman
Apr 7, 2024
Jeffrey William Uselman, passed away on Sunday April 7th, 2024. He was born on July 1st, 1959, in Madison, Wisconsin to Francis and Geraldine (Starry) Uselman. Jeff graduated early in his senior year from Queen of Apostles High School class of 1977 and elected to join the Army at the age of 17.
Jeff had served in multiple areas...
Eileen L. Grimm
Apr 7, 2024
Sun Prairie - Eileen Lucille Grimm (Mom), was born in Green Bay, WI to Leo and Lillian LeMense, on October 25, 1932, and passed away in Sun Prairie, WI on April 7,2024, after an appropriately long good-bye. A series of falls that on a couple occasions caused broken bones, brought us all back together to the same home we grew...
Christiane Bruns
Apr 6, 2024
Christiane Bruns, age 99, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024. She was born in Chatelet, Belgium on January 28, 1925 to Albert and Paula (Morton) Chavepeyer. She led an incredible and full life. She spent most of her childhood in Belgium. In 1930 her father, an artist, moved the family to Paris so he could produce commercial art posters....
Lois Ann Nelson
Apr 6, 2024
Stoughton - Lois A Nelson, age 86, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sat. April 6, 2024, with her husband by her side. Lois was the daughter of Elwood & Ione (Busch) Broughton. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Lois is survived by her husband Jerome (Jerry) of 68.5 years; daughter Kristin...
Lee Allen Littmann
Apr 6, 2024
Lee Allen Littmann went to be with the Lord Saturday April 6, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin at the age of 74. He was survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Julie and Lloyd Arnold, his nieces and their families, Lindsey (Jared) Koerten, Elise and Luke Koerten, and Kristin (Cameron) Studer and...
Russ Hellenbrand
Apr 6, 2024
WAUNAKEE – Russ Hellenbrand, age 64, left this earth on Saturday, April 6, 2024 due to heart complications at UW Hospital.
Russ was well known for his quick wit and storytelling ability. He was the only-a-stranger-once, shirt-off-his-back kind of guy with a laugh you won’t forget. He was passionate about sports – bowling (of course!), softball, football, and loved a...
Diane E. Hensen
Apr 6, 2024
Mom was born on March 6, 1941 to Mathew and Lucy (Kalscheur) Hellenbrand. She graduated from Waunakee High School in 1959. Diane married Robert H. Hensen on September 26, 1961 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Waunakee. They were married for 62 years. She is survived by her husband Bob; children, Dean (Jill) Hensen, Carrie (Dan) Sutton, Dale (Carlyn) Hensen;...
Mark A. Gretebeck
Apr 5, 2024
Mark Allen Gretebeck, passed away on April 5, 2024. He was born on April 12, 1960 in Stoughton, WI, a son of Edwin and Angeline (Hull) Gretebeck. Mark graduated from Stoughton High School in 1979. On October 23, 1982, Mark was united in marriage to high school sweetheart, Laurel Halverson, in Stoughton. After high school, Mark worked on the family...
Robert Allen Rancourt
Apr 4, 2024
Rancourt, Robert Allen
Waunakee, WI – Robert Allen Rancourt, age 91, passed away on April 4, 2024.
He was born on March 26, 1933 in Lowell, MA, the son of Leo and Mildred (Hoag) Rancourt.
He graduated from St. Mary’s Boys’ High School in Lynn, MA; and later attended U-Mass Teachers College. During college, he enlisted in the Air Force serving during the Korean...
Richard "Dick" Lee Wilfong
Apr 4, 2024
Richard “Dick” L. Wilfong
December 11, 1940 - April 4, 2024
If you knew him, you loved him.
Heaven is now a better place ❤️
Dick retired from the City of Madison Street Department after 30 years. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was an avid Wisconsin sports fan, loved to golf, travel and his Monday morning breakfast with the guys.
Dick...
Donald Edward Schuh
Apr 3, 2024
Donald Edward Schuh, age 57, died on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at his home in Madison, following a long illness and several years of declining health.
Don is survived by his sons Adam and Andrew, his father Donald L. Schuh, his sisters Ellen Schuh and Laurie (Jay) Kuether, his former wife Amy Shanks-Schuh, and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins....
Barbara "Barb" Lee Calaway
Apr 2, 2024
Barbara “Barb” Lee Calaway (Reynolds)
On April 2nd, 2024 Barb passed away unexpectedly and peacefully at Meriter hospital surrounded by loved ones. Beloved wife of the late, Ron O. Calaway, who passed in December of 2019. Mother of David (Kay) Calaway of Baraboo, Brad (Lynn) Calaway of Oconomowoc, & Amy (Frank) Harsla, of DeForest. Grandmother to 4 beloved grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Trevor,...
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