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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.

Joanne Hopen

Joanne Hopen

Oct 30, 2023

Joanne Hopen passed peacefully from this Earth into her heavenly home on October 30, 2023 at the age of 89.  Born Joanne Carolyne to Carl and Marjorie (nee Schober) Emmel in Green Bay, Wisconsin June 12, 1934.  Joanne grew up surrounded by a close-knit community of family and friends on the shores of Green Bay.  She attended Green Bay East...

Dorothy "Dottie" Tuttle

Dorothy "Dottie" Tuttle

Oct 29, 2023

Dorothy "Dottie" Tuttle passed away peacefully on October 29,2023 at 100+ years old.

Dottie was a nurse by trade, a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and friend.  Dottie lived life to the fullest.  She loved to travel, to laugh, to play bridge and especially spending time around family.  Her family and friends were incredibly important to her.

Dottie is survived...

Michael E. Jensen

Michael E. Jensen

Oct 29, 2023

SUN PRAIRIE—Michael “Mikey” Jensen, age 27, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023. He was born on January 16, 1996 and was welcomed with open arms as a member of the Jensen family in November of 1997.  He was a Monona Grove High School graduate, Class of 2014, where he also played for the Monona Grove High School hockey team.

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Jonathon Aaron Litterer

Jonathon Aaron Litterer

Oct 29, 2023

Jonathon “Jon/JaLitt” Aaron Litterer, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023.  He was born on April 3, 1989 in Waterloo, Iowa to Ken Litterer and Kerri (Wiltse) Litterer.

Jon graduated from Sun Prairie High School, Class of 2007, and he went on to attend Madison College.  Jon spent many years as a banquet bartender and server.

Jon lived life the...

David Berger

David Berger

Oct 28, 2023

 

David Berger Obituary

David Berger, aged 95, died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family while in hospice care at St. Mary’s Hospital, in Madison, Wisconsin, on October 28, 2023. He is survived by his beloved wife of 69 years, Barbara; brother Daniel Berger (Elena) of Baltimore, Maryland; four children: Michael Berger (Andrea) of Cincinnati, Ohio; Susan Berger (Tom Asch),...

Paul N. Nelson

Paul N. Nelson

Oct 28, 2023

Stoughton- Paul N. Nelson, age 86, passed away of pneumonia on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Stoughton Hospital. He was born in Stoughton on March 15, 1937, the son of Alfred and Luella Nelson. Paul graduated from Stoughton High School in 1955. He spent his life farming the family farm well into his eighties. Paul sold the farm to David...

Phillip R. Lee

Phillip R. Lee

Oct 27, 2023

Phillip R. Lee, age 91 of Fitchburg died on Friday, October 27, 2023. Phillip was born December 3, 1931, to Raymond C. and Alma Bernice (Steensrud) Lee.  He was married to Arlene Hazeltine, who preceded him in death on May 26, 2014.  Phillip loved his dogs, watching sports, especially the Wisconsin Badgers, boating, skiing, hunting (in his early years), and...

Joan Frances Lawrence

Joan Frances Lawrence

Oct 27, 2023

 

Joan Frances Lawrence returned to God's Eternal Garden on Friday October 27, 2023. She passed away peacefully in her own home at the age of 88 years. Joan was born in Palmerton, PA, daughter of Anthony and Anna Vlossak.

 

After graduating high school, Joan worked as a bank teller and was on her way to developing a successful...

Steven C. Briggs

Steven C. Briggs

Oct 27, 2023

 

Steven C Briggs, 75, died peacefully at his home in Madison on October 27, surrounded by his family, following a prolonged battle with cancer.  Steve was born May 26, 1948, in Monroe, Wisconsin, to Carl V and Carol J (Randall) Briggs.  He attended Madison West High School, graduating in 1966.  Following high school, Steve went to work for the...

Allan "Ole" William Eggleson

Allan "Ole" William Eggleson

Oct 26, 2023

Allan “Ole” Eggleson, 94, a distinguished alumnus of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Army veteran, passed away peacefully in Stoughton, WI on October 26, 2023. His wife of 71 years, Joyce Anna Drayton, the Love of his Life, was by his side. He left a legacy as a devoted husband and a loving father, who touched the lives of many...

Arthur "Art" Redmond

Arthur "Art" Redmond

Oct 26, 2023

Art (Arthur) I. Redmond, age 98, of Madison passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at the VA Hospital in Madison. The son of William and Marie Redmond, he was born at home on May 28, 1925, in Whitewater, WI. He married Betty J. MacLeod on October 6, 1950, at the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Madison.

 Art spent his childhood years...

Michael E. Gehrke

Michael E. Gehrke

Oct 26, 2023

McFarland- Michael E. Gehrke, age 64, passed away at home on Thursday, October 26, 2023 after years of battling health issues. He was born in Madison on August 31, 1959, the youngest son of Raymond and Mildred Gehrke.

Michael attended McFarland High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served his country honorably from 1976 to 1979. Michael...

Virginia Ann Logsdon

Virginia Ann Logsdon

Oct 26, 2023

 

Virginia Ann Logsdon passed into eternal life on October 26, 2023 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. She was born on July 22, 1940 in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada to Bradford and Florence Smith.  She grew up in Seaforth, Ontario, and was very proud of her Canadian heritage. After growing up in Seaforth, Virginia moved to Los Angeles, California,...

Colleen S. Wincentsen

Colleen S. Wincentsen

Oct 24, 2023

Madison- Colleen S. Wincentsen, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at St. Mary's Hospital. She was born in Aniwa on January 10, 1933, the youngest of four children to Norman and Edna Wincentsen.

Colleen graduated from Antigo High School and from St. Joseph School of Nursing in Marshfield. She began working as an on the floor...

Jean Marie Powles

Jean Marie Powles

Oct 24, 2023

Jean (Jeane) Marie Powles passed away Tuesday, October 24th at St. Mary's Hospital from complications after a stroke. She was 85.

Mrs. Powles was born to Marion and Lyle Lilly on March 1st, 1938. She was raised across from Edgewood on Woodrow Street in Madison, Wisconsin. In 1956 She graduated from Madison West High School and then completed an associate...

Penny Kay Holum

Penny Kay Holum

Oct 24, 2023

 

Penny Kay Holum age 64, of Prairie du Sac, WI passed away on October 24, 2023 at Agrace Hospice from cancer. Penny was born on March 9, 1959 in Monroe Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Arleigh Nybrotern and Gloria (Blum) Blaser. She graduated from Darlington High School and was united in marriage to Dan Holum on July 23,...

Sheryl A. Thielke

Sheryl A. Thielke

Oct 23, 2023

 

Sun Prairie – Sheryl (Kolbin) Thielke, age 69, passed away on Monday October 23, 2023, after a six-month battle with cancer.

Sheryl was born on October 18, 1954, to George and Hazel Kolbin in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  After graduating from Wisconsin Lutheran High School in 1972, she went on to study Nursing at Milwaukee Area Technical College and later in...

Karen T. Wood

Karen T. Wood

Oct 23, 2023

To view the livestream of Karen's Memorial Service, please register at the following link:

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Karen T. Wood, beloved wife, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2023, at Oakwood Village Hebron. She was born on September 22, 1951, in Milwaukee, WI, to the late Robert and Dorothy Tubesing.Karen's life was marked by her kindness, compassion, and unwavering...

James Timothy Hutchins

James Timothy Hutchins

Oct 21, 2023

Stoughton- James T. Hutchins “Hutch”, age 77, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born in Madison on June 29, 1946, the son of John and Evelyn Hutchins. Hutch graduated from Madison Central High School. He attended UW Madison and graduated from the University of Texas with a B.S. in biology. 

Hutch was...

Jerome “Jerry/Domie” Vetter

Jerome “Jerry/Domie” Vetter

Oct 21, 2023

Jerome “Jerry/Domie” Vetter, age 97, passed away on Saturday, October 21st, 2023, surrounded by loving family at Oakwood Village’s Covenant Oaks Care Community, Madison WI.

He was born on September 8Th, 1926 in Madison WI, the son of Leo and Magdalen (Endres) Vetter. Jerome was raised in Madison’s St. James neighborhood and graduated from Madison West High School in June...

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