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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.
Sherri Ann Megna
Jul 25, 2023
Sherri Ann (Spitz) Megna passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 after a nearly two-year struggle with colon cancer.
She was born in Milwaukee on September 10, 1951 to Bert Spitz and Margaret (Martens) Nelson. Sherri grew up, the oldest of five, in Brown Deer Wisconsin. Attending the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is...
Kay E. Beck
Jul 25, 2023
WAUNAKEE – Kay E Beck, age 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, with her family by her side. Kay was born on April 26, 1935, in Pardeeville, Wis., the daughter of John and Betty (Dalton) Thomas. Kay graduated from Pardeeville High School in 1953, then started working at Farmers Mutual where she met her lifelong friend...
Elizabeth Jane McGinn
Jul 24, 2023
Elizabeth Jane Graham Lamb McGinn, age 95, of Madison, WI, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2023. She was born on April 3, 1928, in Benton, WI, to Joseph Laurence Graham and Ida Calvert. She graduated with a degree in Biology from Cornell College in 1950, and then worked as a laboratory technician at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar...
Thomas "Tom" C. Schaller
Jul 23, 2023
Madison – Thomas C. Schaller, age 67, passed away peacefully on Sunday July 23, 2023, at the UW Hospital in Madison. He was born August 2, 1955, in LaCrosse, WI to the late Dean and Marg (Cleary) Schaller. Tom married Debra Niebur on May 22, 1976, in St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Madison. He drove truck for many years...
Norma C. Angeles
Jul 22, 2023
Norma C. Angeles, age 82, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 22, 2023, after a prolonged and brave battle with cancer.
Norma was born on April 27, 1941, in Gapan, Philippines. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of the East in Manila, Philippines and then went on to become an elementary school teacher. She later...
Adalyn "Ada" Rose Swenson
Jul 22, 2023
Adalyn “Ada” Rose Swenson, age 5, passed away on July 22nd, 2023 while being snuggled by her parents after a 14-month battle with leukemia. Ada stormed into this world on June 8th, 2018 to proud parents Joel and Tami (Clark) Swenson. She was always ready for rambunctious fun with her older brother Oliver and thrilled to dote on her...
Roy C. Johnson
Jul 21, 2023
Madison - Roy C Johnson passed away peacefully on Friday, July 21, 2023 at Riverwood Senior Living in Wisconsin Dells.
He was born on March 5th, 1937, to Roy and Agnes Johnson in Madison, WI. Due to illness Roy became legally deaf at a young age. He worked hard to live with a hearing impairment and didn’t let...
Rosalie Ruth Miller
Jul 21, 2023
Rosalie Ruth (Clary) Miller beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away at UW Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin on July 21, 2023. She was 76 years old. Rosalie was born on June 28, 1947, in Plain, Wisconsin, to the late Joseph D. Clary and the late Iris M. Jones.
Rosalie graduated from River Valley High School. She worked for...
Marek J. Hann
Jul 20, 2023
Madison-Marek J. Hann, age 83, passed away on July 20, 2023. He was born in Warsaw, Poland on November 24, 1939 to Zygmunt Hann and Zofia Schmidt, Puttusk, Poland. It was back in 1944 that, the young Marek Hann and his mother returned from their summer home to find that Marek’s father, who had been a lawyer, had been killed...
Amanda "Wolfie" Haerterich
Jul 19, 2023
Amanda Sue “Wolfie” Haerterich, 37, of Madison, Wisconsin and Los Angeles, California passed after a long battle with cancer on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at 4:45pm central time, with her husband, Trevor, and dozens of family and friends by her side. It was a breathtaking moment; a room filled with love.
Amanda is survived by her husband and life partner...
Justin Avolt Houden
Jul 19, 2023
Justin Avolt Houden | June 28, 1996 – July 19, 2023
Justin Avolt Houden, 27, passed away on Wednesday, July 19. Justin was born in Madison, Wisconsin to parents Jeff Houden and Caeli Houden and completed their family of four including his older sister Jordan.
Justin grew up on the waters of Lake Mendota, the shores of Little Sissabagama and...
Jean Potter Stewart
Jul 19, 2023
Jean Potter Stewart, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away peacefully at her residence Attic Angel Place in Middleton, Wisconsin on July 19, 2023. She was 99 years old. She grew up in Cleveland Heights, Ohio and later moved to Wisconsin where she graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Madison with a degree in Home Economics in 1946. ...
Maj. Ronald "Ron" S. Radunzel, Retd.
Jul 18, 2023
Madison - Maj. Ronald “Ron” S. Radunzel, Retd., age 75, died on July 18th at his home.
Ron was born on May 11, 1948 in Chippewa Falls, to Stanley and Lorraine Radunzel. He was united in marriage to Marie Radunzel, nee Altman, on August 7, 1971. He retired as a Major after 20 years of service in the...
Audrey Kay Strang
Jul 18, 2023
Audrey Kay Strang, (Stone) of Madison, WI passed on to join her beloved husband Bill in heaven on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. She lived a full 87 years and didn’t let her struggles with dementia interfere with her love of family and pets. She spent her last days at Agrace Hospice, surrounded by love and family.
Audrey was born on...
Lindsey Harris
Jul 17, 2023
Middleton – Lindsey Harris was born on November 3, 1986. She was a beautiful baby and loved by everyone in Upper Sandusky, Ohio where she lived the first 3 years of her life. She always had a smile for everyone. Lindsey was a self-assured child with a gift of gab. The first time she got on the school bus she...
Terry Lee Thomas
Jul 17, 2023
Terry Lee Thomas, age 76, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023. Terry was born on January 6, 1947, in Madison, Wisconsin. He was raised in Waunakee and attended St. John the Baptist Catholic School and Waunakee High School. He was a triple star athlete, playing basketball, football, and baseball. Following high school graduation, he played for the Home Talent...
Charles "Chuck" Valliere
Jul 17, 2023
WAUNAKEE-Charles "Chuck" Valliere died Monday July 17, 2023 following a brief illness. He was born to Hiram and Florence (Schwartz) Valliere on Aug. 12, 1950 and grew up on “the res” in Lac du Flambeau. He cherished the time spent with his dad learning carpentry and even later in life when someone asked what did you do, he’d first...
Walter "Wally" John Miller
Jul 17, 2023
Walter (Wally) John Miller, born in Vienna Township in 1939, the son of Carl and Eda (Ripp) Miller passed away on July 17, 2023.
Wally married the love of his life Patricia A. Hetzel in 1963. Together they raised four children, Carolyn Volk, Nancy Galindo, John (Toni), and Todd (Hillary Latham). They were also grandparents to seven grandchildren, Alex...
Mary Lea Lange
Jul 15, 2023
WAUNAKEE-Mary Lea Lange (Scheuerell), age 78, lost her short but courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, July 15, 2023, surrounded by family. She was born on December 27, 1944, to the late Robert and Bertha (Ripp) Scheuerell, and graduated from Waunakee High School in 1963. She married Herman Lange Jr. in 1964, and together they had three sons.
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John "Geoffrey" Turnbull
Jul 15, 2023
UPDATE: A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at the Harvest Church, 5008 Linde Lane in DeForest, Wisconsin, starting at 1:00 pm with a service at 2:00 pm by Pastor Ken Van Horn and a reception to follow.
Cross Plains—John "Geoffrey" Turnbull passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023 with family by his side....
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