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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.
Eleanor Jane Gojmerac
Aug 14, 2023
Eleanor Jane Gojmerac, age 93, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023. Born in Racine, Wisconsin, on April 16, 1930, she was the daughter of John and Caroline (Smith) Dykstra. After graduating from William Horlic High, Eleanor continued her studies and graduated from UW-Madison with a degree in education.
A mutual friend introduced Eleanor to Walter Gojmerac, at St. Paul’s...
Marian Skille
Aug 13, 2023
Marian Skille died August 13, 2023 just shy of her 92nd birthday. She was born Aug 29, 1931, child of Tony and Celia Schiavo.
Marian graduated from Madison Central High School at the age of 16 and worked at Wisconsin Telephone Company. Marian met her husband, Leo, at a dance on March 19, 1951 and married him the following year...
William "Bullfrog" H. Johnson
Aug 13, 2023
William H. “Bullfrog” Johnson, age 73, passed away on Sunday August 13, 2023, at home. He was born May 11, 1950, to the late Frank and Louise Johnson Sr.
Bullfrog worked at RG Houston Company as a Local 139 Operator.
He is survived by his daughter Sara Stanfield; 2 grandchildren Franklin Stanfield and Chaslyn Stanfield, brothers Frederick “Freddy” (Phylis)...
Patricia A. Bohn
Aug 12, 2023
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Roger D. Breunig
Aug 12, 2023
Roger D Breunig age 61, of Waunakee passed away surrounded by loved ones after a 21 month battle of stage 4 Gallbladder Cancer 08/12/2023. He was born on January 17, 1962. The son of Ronald and Elaine Breunig. He married Mary Middleton on September 10, 1994. Roger started his driving career with Batz sanitation, he ended his 30+ year career...
Constance Elizabeth Coyle Perkins
Aug 12, 2023
Constance (Connie) Elizabeth Coyle Perkins, age 74, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Connie was born on December 19, 1948, the third of eight children of the late Maurice and Cecelia (Endres) Coyle. Connie, a 32-year survivor of ovarian cancer, fought the ravages of pancreatic cancer and chemotherapy for the past year with tenacity...
George Herbert Peranteau
Aug 11, 2023
George Herbert Peranteau, 87, of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully in the company of loving family on August 11, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Mary, of Berwyn, Illinois; and his five children: Stephen (Jennifer), of San Diego; Mary Elizabeth and Suzanne of Madison, Sophia (Ron Snider) of Las Vegas, and Anne (Christopher Bender) of Wellington, New Zealand; grandchildren...
Mark T. Suchomel
Aug 11, 2023
POYNETTE/SUN PRAIRIE—Mark T. Suchomel, age 55, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023 after a long illness.
Mark was an avid outdoorsman, and he had a passion for bow hunting. mud trucks, and speed boats.
Mark is survived by his father David Suchomel; brothers Chris Suchomel and Paul (Dana) Suchomel; nieces Christina (Samuel) Sewz and Kali; nephew Mathew; and other...
Margaret H. Hennings
Aug 11, 2023
SUN PRAIRIE—It is with sadness that we announce the death of Margaret H. Hennings after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. She was born on September 28, 1947 in Flint, Michigan to Irving and Florence (Vogel) Hennings.
Margaret graduated from high school in Sioux Falls, SD. She dedicated many years of service to AT&T at their locations in Madison,...
Donald J Helfrecht
Aug 9, 2023
Donald J. Helfrecht, age 101, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. He was born on February 22, 1922 at Madison General Hospital, the son of Aaron J and Lillian K (Miller) Helfrecht. He grew up in the Wingra Park area of Madison, attending the first semester of kindergarten at Randall School. When the new Dudgeon School was opened,...
Dorothy Marie Weber
Aug 8, 2023
Dorothy Marie Weber, 92, passed away under the loving care of her nieces, Agrace Hospice and Talamore Senior Living Center, in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. Born in Richland County, Illinois, on May 13, 1931, to John P. and Pauline H. (Diemel) Weber, Dorothy was raised in the farming community of Wakefield with her older brothers, Florian...
Dmitri E. Hechel
Aug 8, 2023
DMITRI EDWARD HECHELJuly 28, 2002-August 8, 2023Dmitri was born on July 28, 2002, in Yaroslavl, Russia. At 7 months of age, he and his older sister Anastasia were adopted by Doug and Laura. Two years later Dmitri gained a brother Viktor, also born in Russia. Dmitri was always protective of his siblings.Throughout his life Dmitri was an enthusiastic sports...
Lincoln Franklin Ramirez
Aug 7, 2023
Madison - Dr. Lincoln Franklin Ramirez, age 84, passed away on August 7, 2023.
Dr. Ramirez was born January 1, 1939, to Louise Franklin and Gilberto Ramirez. His parents were strong advocates for education and instilled in him a lifelong love of learning. Dr. Ramirez’s scholastic journey began at home. He attended Putney School where he excelled academically and was introduced...
Thomas John Stohr
Aug 7, 2023
Thomas Stohr, age 90, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023. He was born on April 10, 1933, in Detroit, MI, the son of George and Jane (nee: Gerlach) Stohr. He married Isabelle Grosskreutz on August 9, 1958, in Milwaukee, WI.
Tom grew up in Milwaukee and graduated from Pius High School. He attended Accounting School and did his...
Thomas Paul "Stanley" Kozlowski
Aug 7, 2023
Thomas “Stanley” Kozlowski, age 63, of Sun Prairie WI passed away at home on August 7, 2023. Tom was born on April 4, 1960, in Elmhurst, Il. Tom was the son of Paul and Eleanor Kozlowski. Tom graduated from Sun Prairie High School in 1978. Soon after graduating Tom started a job at Washington Mills (formally Wisconsin Porcelain Co.)...
Raymond Robert Kuehl
Aug 7, 2023
Raymond Robert Kuehl, age 89 of Waunakee, WI, passed away at home on Monday, August 7, 2023. He was born on January 1, 1934 to Alex and Margaret Kuehl and was raised on the family farm in Beaver Dam, WI.
Ray Kuehl was a 1952 graduate of Beaver Dam High School and was a prominent figure in the dairy industry...
Leah Marilyn Elmer
Aug 7, 2023
Elmer, Leah Marilyn
Madison: Leah Marilyn Elmer, age 92, passed away Monday August 7, 2023 at her home. She was born April 22, 1931 in Arena, WI the daughter of Alice and Cecil Ayen. Leah married Jerry Elmer July 25, 1948.
Leah is survived be her daughters; Sonja (Joe), Susan (Gene), and Sally (Peter), 8 grandchildren, and 17 great...
June A Nichols
Aug 6, 2023
June A. Nichols, age 92, passed away peacefully at home on August 6, 2023. She was born on October 27, 1930, to Carl and Emma (Rundhaug) Olson. June graduated from Mt. Horeb High School. After high school June attended college for some time before moving into various clerical and seamstress positions. June eventually began working at American Family Insurance,...
Theodora "Teddy" Zehner
Aug 6, 2023
Theodora “Teddy” Zehner, 79, a cherished friend to many and passionate supporter of the arts, passed away on August 6, 2023 in Madison, Wisconsin after a battle with acute myeloid leukemia.
It has been suggested that the reader of this account might be amused by all the names she acquired throughout her life. Of course, Theodora is her legal name...
Sharon C. Durand
Aug 6, 2023
SUN PRAIRIE (formerly of Woodward, OK)- Sharon C. (Reed) Durand, age 78, passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023, the day before her 79th birthday. She was born on August 7, 1944, in Dallas, TX, the second child to Iven and Helen (Jones) Reed.
Sharon raised her two children, Carlena and Clint in Kilgore, TX where she honed her skills...
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