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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.

John Robert Palmer

John Robert Palmer

Jun 25, 2023

John Robert Palmer died peacefully on 25 June 2023 at Attic Angel Place in Middleton, WI with his two children and their spouses at his side.  He was born 14 April 1928 in Aurora, Illinois, the second son of Robert and Marian (Davis) Palmer.  He grew up on a farm near Oswego, Illinois, and attended a one-room school where at...

Robert J. Faren

Robert J. Faren

Jun 24, 2023

Robert J. “Bob” Faren, 78, of Middleton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Greenway Manor in Spring Green.  Bob was born on June 14, 1945 to Obert and Alice (Tormey) Faren.  He married the love of his life, Judy (Kolb) Faren on June 25, 1966.  Bob joined the Marines out of High School and later started a...

David K. Holmes

David K. Holmes

Jun 24, 2023

Waunakee/Springfield-David K. Holmes, age 96, passed away on June 24, 2023, with family at his side. Born on September 12, 1926, in Two Rivers, Wisconsin to Warren and Margaret (Schumacher) Holmes, Dave was the oldest of 6 children. Dave eventually settled in the Middleton, Wisconsin area, after serving with the Army Medical Corps at Tilton General Hospital, Fort Dix, NJ.

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Charles T. Scott

Charles T. Scott

Jun 24, 2023

 

SCOTT, CHARLES THOMAS. Charles Scott passed away of natural causes on June 24th at Oakwood Village in Madison. He leaves behind a family whom he loved dearly.

 

He was born in New York City, the first child of Charles Scott and Elizabeth Flanagan Scott. He grew up in the Riverdale neighborhood of the Bronx, later in the Woodside...

John R. Foerst

John R. Foerst

Jun 23, 2023

MADISON - John R. Foerst "Jack," age 86, passed away on June 23, 2023.

He was born on October 1, 1936, in Madison, to John and Ruth Foerst. Jack graduated from Madison West High School in 1955, and from UW-Platteville with a B.S. degree in Industrial Arts in 1960. He served our country in the Naval Reserves for eight years....

Connie Lee Hahn

Connie Lee Hahn

Jun 23, 2023

 

Connie Lee Hahn, age 77, of Madison WI passed away peacefully on Friday June 23, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born on January 2nd, 1946 in Davenport, IA, daughter of the late Roy and Helen Custis.

Connie completed her Bachelors degree at Millikin University. She had a passion for teaching and taught various ages throughout her life....

Todd A Baldwin

Todd A Baldwin

Jun 22, 2023

 

On Thursday June 22nd 2023, Todd A Baldwin passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at UW Hospital with family by his side at the age of 61. He was born on June 26th 1961 in Milwaukee, WI, the second son of four children to Arthur and Jean Baldwin. He grew up in the Milwaukee area but later moved to Madison,...

Jeanne Marie Cooney

Jeanne Marie Cooney

Jun 22, 2023

 

Middleton:  Jeanne Marie Cooney (Beaubien) passed away peacefully at home in the last hours of the summer solstice day, June 21st, 2023. She was born on December 12, 1940, the daughter of Catherine “Ruth” and Laurence Beaubien. She grew up in Tulsa, OK, attended the University of Tulsa and graduated from Southwest Missouri State College. After college, she pursued...

Kenneth D Hanson

Kenneth D Hanson

Jun 22, 2023

 

Madison - Kenneth D. “Ken” Hanson, age 79, passed away the morning of June 22, 2023. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Nicole. He will be deeply missed by his two children and spouses, Kristina (Dustin) Williston, Douglas (Kelly) Hanson and two grandchildren, Jay Hanson and Arianna Hanson Miller and two great grandchildren, Serena  Moss and Killian...

George Joseph Weiland

George Joseph Weiland

Jun 21, 2023

Dear Friends and Family of George Weiland,

 

George Weiland, passed away peacefully at 93 years old in Madison Wisconsin. He leaves his loving wife Iris (Riley) Weiland, who with him created an amazing legacy of family, friends, and community involvement. Born in St. Paul Minnesota, George moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin with his family at an early age.  He attended...

Terry Wayne Dickinson

Terry Wayne Dickinson

Jun 20, 2023

 

Terry Wayne Dickinson, age 68, a longtime resident of Verona WI passed away unexpectedly on June 20th, 2023.

Terry was born in Beaver Dam on May 10, 1955, to Donna and Dwaine Dickinson. Terry graduated from Madison West High School and Edgewood College.  Terry was a great man who loved life and learning “how things worked”!  He enjoyed playing...

Millie Fromm

Millie Fromm

Jun 19, 2023

Millie Fromm of Madison, Wisconsin passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023. 

She was born Mildred Mae Andersen on November 19, 1930 in Sparta, Wisconsin to Louis & Clara Andersen of Daneville, Wisconsin.

 

Millie graduated from Sparta High School in 1948 & went on to graduate from Madison’s Methodist Hospital School of Nursing in 1951.  Specializing in operating...

Tricia Lee Teeter

Tricia Lee Teeter

Jun 18, 2023

   Tricia Lee Teeter, my beautiful wife, best friend and soulmate passed away on SundayJune 18th, 2023, from a long and hard fought battle with metastatic breast cancer,surrounded by her family and closest friends.To those that knew her, Tricia was fiesty and funny, witty and intelligent, strong andcaring, hardworking and creative, wonderfully adorable and crazy stubborn. She had aquiet respectful...

Walter J. Olson

Walter J. Olson

Jun 18, 2023

Walter J. Olson, (80), of Deerfield, WI passed away on June 18, 2023.  Walt, also known as “Butch” in his youth, was a longtime Deerfield resident and a graduate of Monona Grove High School and UW-Madison.   

An entrepreneur by nature with an incessant thirst for knowledge, conversation and adventure, Walt, after college, in 1966 joined one of the very first...

Laura Ann Lessner Johannes

Laura Ann Lessner Johannes

Jun 18, 2023

McFarland- Laura Ann Lessner Johannes, age 63, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on June 18, 2023.

Laura was a dedicated, selfless, generous, caring and loving daughter, mother, grandmother, wife, and friend who always put everyone else’s needs before her own. Nothing was more important to her than her family. Laura had a special affinity for the outdoors, especially...

Ann Wallace

Ann Wallace

Jun 18, 2023

Elisabeth “Ann” Wallace (née MacLeod), age 88, passed away the evening of June 18, 2023.  Her children were by her side.

Ann was a person of kindness and gentleness who cherished her family. She was generous and made her home a welcome place to others, finding goodness in all people. Despite multiple health issues over the years, she persevered with inner...

John Edmund Janty

John Edmund Janty

Jun 17, 2023

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John E. Janty (72) of Madison and Elkhart Lake passed away unexpectedly on June 17, 2023, at SSM St Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac with his wife and son at his side.  John, born on February 21, 1951, in Sheboygan and raised in Elkhart Lake, was the middle child and only son of Norbert and Helen...

Louise B. Scott

Louise B. Scott

Jun 17, 2023

 

Louise B. Scott died on June 17, 2023 at Agrace Hospice. Louise was born on December 29, 1929 in Richmond, Indiana, to Donald Herbert and Gladys Harloff Bell.  She graduated from Indiana University in Bloomington with degrees in French Literature and English Literature.  In 1952, Louise married John Kimball Scott in Columbus, Ohio.  She worked at “The” Ohio State...

Janet S Faulhaber

Janet S Faulhaber

Jun 17, 2023

 

 

Janet (Sprengel) Faulhaber

 

Janet was born July 9th, 1921 in Sheboygan to Ino and Sylvester Sprengel.  She attended old Central High School and the new North High school, and attended Milwaukee State Teachers College, now UW-Milwaukee.  In 1941, she married her high school band director, the late Charles M. Faulhaber.  They resided in Sheboygan until October of...

Barbara Jean Tyrer

Barbara Jean Tyrer

Jun 16, 2023

Barbara Jean Tyrer followed the light in the early hours of Friday June 16, 2023.  Born in Madison, WI on March 18, 1950 she was raised on Madison’s northside by parents Lee Patterson Tyrer and Maxine Marie (Martin) Tyrer.  Barbara attended Central High School where she met James Justiliano.  They married and became proud parents to daughter Shelley and son...

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