Obituaries

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.

LaVerne J. Statz

LaVerne J. Statz

Nov 13, 2023

WAUNAKEE – LaVerne J. Statz, age 92, of Waunakee passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023.  LaVerne was surrounded by his loving family as he lost his battle with dementia.  He was born on August 3, 1931 in Madison, the only child of Anthony and Mary Statz.  LaVerne's father passed away at a young age while LaVerne was in high school....

Edith "Re" M. Dahl

Edith "Re" M. Dahl

Nov 13, 2023

 

Cottage Grove – Edith Marie “Re” Dahl passed away on Monday November 13, 2023.  Re was born June 10, 1936, in Iron Mountain, Michigan to the late Wanton and Geraldine (Cole) Rideout.  She was very close to her brother Eugene “Tim” Rideout.  After settling in Stoughton, Re attended Stoughton High School, where she met her future husband, Delbert Dahl. ...

Kathleen A. Wood

Kathleen A. Wood

Nov 12, 2023

Madison - Kathleen “Kathy” Wood, age 81, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Sunday, November 12, 2023.

She was born in Kirkwood, MO on July 10, 1942, to James Parkes “Pat” and Rosemary (nee Duenwald) Downing.

Kathy spent some of her younger years in Flint, MI, but was mostly raised in Watertown, WI, graduating from Watertown High...

Barbara C. Foskett

Barbara C. Foskett

Nov 12, 2023

Barbara C. Foskett, age 70, of Madison, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, November 12, 2023.  She was born on June 1, 1953 in Berlin, WI to Robert and Audrie (Klawitter) Weiler.  She married Russell Foskett on October 21, 1972 at St. James Catholic Church in Neshkoro, WI. 

Barb loved camping, fishing, hiking, and really anything having...

Margaret M. Monahan

Margaret M. Monahan

Nov 12, 2023

Margaret (Marjo) Mary Monahan, age 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 12th, 2023.  Marjo was born July 1, 1945, in Beloit, WI to John W. Amend and Margaret (Osbourne) Amend. Marjo graduated from Beloit Catholic High School in Beloit, WI and then attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, graduating as a registered dietician. Soon after, she married Thomas Monahan with...

Judith Ann (Young) Story

Judith Ann (Young) Story

Nov 12, 2023

Judith Ann (Young) Story passed into the waiting arms of her Heavenly Father on Sunday, November 12, 2023.

Judy was born in Clinton, Iowa on April 21, 1941 to Ted R. and Eunice (Henricksen) Young. In her Junior year of High School, she met and eventually fell in love with a Junior College student, and she and Robert N....

David Lewis Lazenby

David Lewis Lazenby

Nov 12, 2023

Stoughton- David Lewis Lazenby, age 90, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, November 12, 2023. He was born in Annona, Texas on September 20, 1933, the son of Robert E. and Lona M. Lazenby.

On August 29, 1953 David married Dona Ellei. Together they raised five children, and recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. David enlisted in...

Lisa A. Kanoff

Lisa A. Kanoff

Nov 12, 2023

Lisa A. Kanoff, a beloved member of the Sun Prairie community, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2023, at her home in Sun Prairie. Born on April 8, 1966, in New Haven, Connecticut, Lisa lived a remarkable life filled with joy, love, and dedication to her family and community.Lisa's unwavering commitment to providing a nurturing environment led her to run...

Gwendolyn Adele Ray JeSchonek

Gwendolyn Adele Ray JeSchonek

Nov 11, 2023

Gwendolyn Adele Ray JeSchonek is now celebrating with her father, John Kirk Ray, in heaven, having left this world for the next adventure on Saturday, November 11th, 2023 in Madison, Wisconsin.  

  Finding beauty in art, music, design, quilting, organization, and her surroundings was integral to her being, so she has probably already requested piano and cello lessons, a part...

Susan "DJ Susie" Huelsman

Susan "DJ Susie" Huelsman

Nov 11, 2023

 

Susan Margaret Huelsman (“DJ Susie”), age 59 of Waunakee, passed away after her courageous battle with breast cancer on November 11, 2023, at the Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg.

Born on January 29, 1964, to Ramon and Dolores Gaeding in Chicago, Susie graduated from St. Gregory High School in 1982 and moved to the Madison area in 1990. Susie eventually...

Walter H. Miner

Walter H. Miner

Nov 10, 2023

Walter H. Miner, age 92, passed away Friday, November 10, 2023, in Madison, Wisconsin. He was born April 19, 1931, to Roland and Lottye Miner, both of whom were electrical engineers. Walt grew up first in Augusta, Kansas and then in Greeley, Colorado, spending happy summers at his grandparents’ ranch outside of Burns, Wyoming, and pursuing interests as diverse as...

Rodney J. "Rod" Hellenbrand

Rodney J. "Rod" Hellenbrand

Nov 10, 2023

Pardeeville – Rodney J. “Rod” Hellenbrand, age 60, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023. He was born on March 2, 1963, in Waunakee, to Jerome and Dorothy (Brockman) Hellenbrand.  He graduated from Waunakee High School in 1981.  On August 27, 2005, Rod married Bonnie Krueger and together with her son, Tyler Wold, they made their home in rural Pardeeville.

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Rebecca Lichtenberg Schumann

Rebecca Lichtenberg Schumann

Nov 9, 2023

Rebecca L. Schumann, age 69, passed away suddenly on November 10, 2023. She was born on April 6, 1954, to Willard and Pearl Schumann. She graduated high school from Wisconsin Heights in 1972. For the majority of her working career, she worked at Forest Products in Madison. Rebecca enjoyed traveling and playing golf with her loving husband Gary. She also...

Jeffrey John Lange

Jeffrey John Lange

Nov 9, 2023

 

Jeffrey John Lange, age 75, passed away peacefully at home on November 9, 2023. 

He was born on February 14, 1948 at Mercy Hospital in Oshkosh, WI to parents William Lange, and Bertaline Fetters Lange.  He has an older brother, Steve Lange.  He married Eileen “Dolly” Marsh on September 4, 1980 and resided in Madison.

At an early...

Robert W. Nielsen

Robert W. Nielsen

Nov 9, 2023

Robert W. Nielsen, age 76 passed away on Thursday, November 9th at Agrace Hospice.  He was born in Milwaukee, WI October 14, 1947 to Ralph and Marjorie (Ziegler) Nielsen.

Bob graduated from Madison West High School in 1965 and received an Associate Degree in Accounting from MATC in 1969.

Bob had a long career in the food industry starting as...

Fred Nelson

Fred Nelson

Nov 9, 2023

Deerfield- Fred Nelson, age 85 of Deerfield WI died on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at home with his family by his side.

Fred was born December 30, 1937, to Esther (Zechzer) and Lewis Nelson. He attended Deerfield Schools graduating in 1956.  Fred was a farmer and a well known livestock hauler for over 50 years. Fred was life long member...

Gary Arthur Brown

Gary Arthur Brown

Nov 8, 2023

Sun Prairie- Gary A. Brown Sr, age 89, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at Agrace Hospice. He was born in Chicago on September 21, 1934 the son of Stuart and Emily Brown. Gary grew up in Hessville, Indiana and graduated from Bishop Noll High School. He married his high school sweetheart, Jeri Mauger, in 1953.

Gary enlisted in...

Marion W. Moore

Marion W. Moore

Nov 8, 2023

 

Marion W. Moore, age 84, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at home with his wife by his side after a battle with cancer. Marion was born in Duquesne, Pennsylvania, on March 23, 1939, the son of Woody and Alice (Smith) Moore. He was the 3rd oldest of 13 children. Marion married Debra Ziegler on June 24, 1983 in Madison and they...

Brian "Redco" Franklin

Brian "Redco" Franklin

Nov 8, 2023

Town of Dunn- Brian “Redco” Franklin, age 62, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at his home after a lengthy battle with multiple medical conditions. He was born in Davenport, Iowa on February 4, 1961, the son of Charles and Sandra Franklin.

Redco grew up in Davenport and graduated from North Scott High School. For two years...

Margaret 'Mickey" Schaefer

Margaret 'Mickey" Schaefer

Nov 8, 2023

Margaret “Mickey” Schaefer, 69, was a selfless and devoted mother, friend, sister, and soon-to-be grandmother. She passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 8th, in Madison, surrounded by her beloved family and friends. 

Mickey was born in Green Bay, WI on September 23, 1954. She attended Annunciation Grade School and graduated from Green Bay West High School in 1972, where she...

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