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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.
Thomas Lee Smiley
Jun 6, 2023
Thomas Lee Smiley, 82, of Waunakee, passed away at home on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Curtiss, WI to Leland and Eleanor (Green) Smiley on March 2, 1941, Tom attended high school in Stanley, WI and graduated from UW Madison in 1963 with a B.S. in Regional Planning.
In June 1963, Tom married Elaine...
Sandra Ann Birkel
Jun 5, 2023
Sandra “San” Birkel, 76, of Middleton, WI passed away on June 5th 2023 after a prolonged battle with kidney disease with her beloved husband Phil at her side.
She was born to Frances Howard Campbell and Vidella Pearl Campbell on Halloween, 1946, a birthdate she would enjoy her entire life. Born in Redwing, Minnesota, she was raised in...
Shirley Ward Dieter
Jun 4, 2023
Shirley Ward Dieter, age 99 died on June 4, 2023, at Attic Angel, surrounded by her family. She had a strong and forever generous heart. She was born in Big Rapids, Michigan on April 29, 1924, where she attended elementary and high school.
Living in a small town and spending summers at a nearby lake cottage fostered a...
Annette M. Rogers
Jun 4, 2023
Stoughton- Annette M. Rogers, age 77, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 4, 2023. She was born October 27, 1945, the daughter of Lawrence and Irene Davis.
Annette graduated from Edgerton High School. She married Roy E. Rogers and together they shared 52 years of marriage.
Annette is survived by her husband; children, Kim Steindl of Springfield, Il,...
Verne C. Vlack
Jun 4, 2023
Verne Carl Vlack, age 83, of Middleton, Wisconsin, passed away on June 4th, 2023 in Middleton. He was born on March 8th, 1940 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, and was the son of Albert and Caroline Vlack, of Kewaunee, WI. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother David Vlack of Depere, WI. He married Sharon Bendorf on August 18th,...
Leonard Robert Massie
Jun 3, 2023
Leonard Robert Massie, 85, passed away on June 3rd, 2023. He was born on December 16th, 1937, in Rice Lake, WI, to Robert ‘Mike’ and Theo (Rich) Massie. Leonard grew up in Chetek and Hillsdale, WI. He attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he received Bachelor of Science degrees in Agricultural Engineering and Civil Engineering, a Master’s degree in...
Michael F. Bemis
Jun 3, 2023
Michael Bemis died peacefully at home on Saturday June 3rd under Hospice care following a brief illness.
Michael lived a passionate life full to capacity with experiences, love and friendships. Born in Beloit WI to Reginald and Jane (Thayer) Bemis. He grew up in the Andes of Peru where his father managed a mining operation. He spoke Spanish fluently and learned...
Eileen Esther Thompson
Jun 3, 2023
Eileen Esther Thompson, age 82 of Waunakee Wisconsin passed away peacefully on 6/3/2023 at Sylvan Crossings. She was born on 6/24/1940 in Allegan Michigan, the daughter of Raymond and Esther Ellis. She married Thomas Thompson Jr. on 3/14/1964 in River Park, Indiana.
Eileen graduated from Allegan High School and continued her education at Anderson College and then Indiana University for...
Carla Jean Gierke
Jun 3, 2023
Carla Jean Gierke (née Watson), aged 73, died peacefully on June 3rd, 2023 at home. Carla was an independent, jovial, and loving person. She was passionate about education, politics, world travel, and horses, and she loved her family and animals dearly.
Carla was born on January 19th, 1950 in Madison, Wisconsin to James S. Watson and Louise F....
Anne Bolz
Jun 2, 2023
On Friday, June 2, 2023, Anne Wilkins Bolz passed away peacefully in her 94th year. Anne was born on December 29, 1928 and lived a full and rewarding life. Anne was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma and attended Northwestern University. There she served as President of Delta Gamma and assisted in the Northwestern Women’s Athletic Department. She married Robert Mayer Bolz...
Marlene J. Brummer
Jun 2, 2023
Stoughton- Marlene J. Brummer, age 85, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023 at Agrace HospiceCare in Janesville, She was born in Milwaukee on February 22, 1938, the daughter of Jack and Hazel Hathway.
Marlene graduated from Waukesha High School. She attended UW-Madison. On February 28, 1959 Marlene married Thomas Brummer. Together they were a military family until Tom’s retirement...
Elizabeth Berkley Willink
Jun 1, 2023
Elizabeth B. Willink, age 85, died on June 1, 2023. She is survived by the following members of her immediate family: her step-daughters Barbara (Roy) Hansen of Coralville, Iowa and Carol (Carl) Ferritto of Orange City, Florida; grandsons, Nicholas Hansen (Bridget and children Hailey and Chase) of Coralville, Iowa, and Kevin Hansen (Arzoo) of Brooklyn, New York. She was predeceased...
Wade E. Waggener
Jun 1, 2023
Wade E Waggener of Madison climbed his stairway to heaven on Thursday June 1, 2023 at age 64. Wade was born in Kansas City to Wilson and Katharine Waggener. The rough and tumble 10-year-old formed a neighborhood football league, watched a lot of football with his father and was a Right Guard on his HS football team. He was...
Ashley Wood
May 31, 2023
Madison - Ashley Wood, age 16, became our Angel on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, with her loving family by her side. She was born on December 18, 2006, in Madison to David and Tonya Wood.
Ashley is survived by her parents, grandparents, Kathy Wood, Richard and Janice Kraemer and her long-term care giver, Barbara Martinez. She is further survived...
Susan Jo Siebecker
May 30, 2023
Susan Siebecker, age 82, passed away on May 30, 2023, at Agrace Hospice. She was born on November 14, 1940, in Los Angeles, California to Dr. Karl LaFollette Siebecker Jr. and Alice (nee: Zobel) Siebecker. Susan grew up in Shorewood Hills, WI and graduated from Wisconsin High School. Susan married Jim Barnard and they had two children: Judy and...
John A. Bolz
May 30, 2023
John A. Bolz "Jack"
Born July 20, 1927 in Madison, WI, John Adolph Bolz passed away on May 30, 2023. “Jack” was the youngest of Adolph C. and Eugenie Mayer Bolz’s children. He was preceded in death by his brother Robert M. Bolz of Madison, WI and sister Marjorie Allen of Dellwood, MN. He graduated from Shattuck...
Sue A. Savage
May 30, 2023
Sue Arden Savage, 80 of Stoughton Wisconsin passed away peacefully on May 30th, 2023, at Cedarhurst Senior Living of Verona, Wisconsin. She was born on December 8, 1942, in Peoria Illinois and was the daughter of Ertman Carl Rohde and Arline Salme Merkle.
Sue obtained an associate degree as a Machine Tool Operator from Illinois Central College and later...
Shirley L. Diederich
May 29, 2023
Shirley L. Diederich (nee Michael), a faithful servant of Jesus Christ, was called to her heavenly home on Monday, May 29, 2023, two-months shy of her 88th birthday. Shirley was a wonderful wife, mother, mentor, and friend whose unconditional love touched the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her. The legacy she leaves is a testimony to...
William Foster Rayne
May 29, 2023
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William Foster Rayne, son of Fredrick Rayne, of Madison, and Ann (Todd) Rayne, of Norfolk, VA was born in Madison, WI on August 4th, 1931. He died peacefully on May 29th, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his...
Kevin L. Janisch
May 29, 2023
Kevin Lee Janisch (40) of Edgerton, Wisconsin went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 29, 2023 following a bravely fought battle with cancer. His wife and his parents were by his side. He was born on June 8, 1982 in Aurora, Illinois to Don and Connie Janisch.
From a young age, Kevin...
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