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.
Phillip R. Lee
Oct 27, 2023
Phillip R. Lee, age 91 of Fitchburg died on Friday, October 27, 2023. Phillip was born December 3, 1931, to Raymond C. and Alma Bernice (Steensrud) Lee. He was married to Arlene Hazeltine, who preceded him in death on May 26, 2014. Phillip loved his dogs, watching sports, especially the Wisconsin Badgers, boating, skiing, hunting (in his early years), and...
Joan Frances Lawrence
Oct 27, 2023
Joan Frances Lawrence returned to God's Eternal Garden on Friday October 27, 2023. She passed away peacefully in her own home at the age of 88 years. Joan was born in Palmerton, PA, daughter of Anthony and Anna Vlossak.
After graduating high school, Joan worked as a bank teller and was on her way to developing a successful...
Steven C. Briggs
Oct 27, 2023
Steven C Briggs, 75, died peacefully at his home in Madison on October 27, surrounded by his family, following a prolonged battle with cancer. Steve was born May 26, 1948, in Monroe, Wisconsin, to Carl V and Carol J (Randall) Briggs. He attended Madison West High School, graduating in 1966. Following high school, Steve went to work for the...
Allan "Ole" William Eggleson
Oct 26, 2023
Allan “Ole” Eggleson, 94, a distinguished alumnus of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Army veteran, passed away peacefully in Stoughton, WI on October 26, 2023. His wife of 71 years, Joyce Anna Drayton, the Love of his Life, was by his side. He left a legacy as a devoted husband and a loving father, who touched the lives of many...
Arthur "Art" Redmond
Oct 26, 2023
Art (Arthur) I. Redmond, age 98, of Madison passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at the VA Hospital in Madison. The son of William and Marie Redmond, he was born at home on May 28, 1925, in Whitewater, WI. He married Betty J. MacLeod on October 6, 1950, at the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Madison.
Art spent his childhood years...
Michael E. Gehrke
Oct 26, 2023
McFarland- Michael E. Gehrke, age 64, passed away at home on Thursday, October 26, 2023 after years of battling health issues. He was born in Madison on August 31, 1959, the youngest son of Raymond and Mildred Gehrke.
Michael attended McFarland High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served his country honorably from 1976 to 1979. Michael...
Virginia Ann Logsdon
Oct 26, 2023
Virginia Ann Logsdon passed into eternal life on October 26, 2023 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. She was born on July 22, 1940 in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada to Bradford and Florence Smith. She grew up in Seaforth, Ontario, and was very proud of her Canadian heritage. After growing up in Seaforth, Virginia moved to Los Angeles, California,...
Colleen S. Wincentsen
Oct 24, 2023
Madison- Colleen S. Wincentsen, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at St. Mary's Hospital. She was born in Aniwa on January 10, 1933, the youngest of four children to Norman and Edna Wincentsen.
Colleen graduated from Antigo High School and from St. Joseph School of Nursing in Marshfield. She began working as an on the floor...
Jean Marie Powles
Oct 24, 2023
Jean (Jeane) Marie Powles passed away Tuesday, October 24th at St. Mary's Hospital from complications after a stroke. She was 85.
Mrs. Powles was born to Marion and Lyle Lilly on March 1st, 1938. She was raised across from Edgewood on Woodrow Street in Madison, Wisconsin. In 1956 She graduated from Madison West High School and then completed an associate...
Penny Kay Holum
Oct 24, 2023
Penny Kay Holum age 64, of Prairie du Sac, WI passed away on October 24, 2023 at Agrace Hospice from cancer. Penny was born on March 9, 1959 in Monroe Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Arleigh Nybrotern and Gloria (Blum) Blaser. She graduated from Darlington High School and was united in marriage to Dan Holum on July 23,...
Sheryl A. Thielke
Oct 23, 2023
Sun Prairie – Sheryl (Kolbin) Thielke, age 69, passed away on Monday October 23, 2023, after a six-month battle with cancer.
Sheryl was born on October 18, 1954, to George and Hazel Kolbin in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. After graduating from Wisconsin Lutheran High School in 1972, she went on to study Nursing at Milwaukee Area Technical College and later in...
Karen T. Wood
Oct 23, 2023
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Karen T. Wood, beloved wife, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2023, at Oakwood Village Hebron. She was born on September 22, 1951, in Milwaukee, WI, to the late Robert and Dorothy Tubesing.Karen's life was marked by her kindness, compassion, and unwavering...
James Timothy Hutchins
Oct 21, 2023
Stoughton- James T. Hutchins “Hutch”, age 77, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born in Madison on June 29, 1946, the son of John and Evelyn Hutchins. Hutch graduated from Madison Central High School. He attended UW Madison and graduated from the University of Texas with a B.S. in biology.
Hutch was...
Jerome “Jerry/Domie” Vetter
Oct 21, 2023
Jerome “Jerry/Domie” Vetter, age 97, passed away on Saturday, October 21st, 2023, surrounded by loving family at Oakwood Village’s Covenant Oaks Care Community, Madison WI.
He was born on September 8Th, 1926 in Madison WI, the son of Leo and Magdalen (Endres) Vetter. Jerome was raised in Madison’s St. James neighborhood and graduated from Madison West High School in June...
Kathleen Sprenger
Oct 20, 2023
Kathleen (Kathi) Kay Sprenger (nee Tuschl) was born to eternal life on Friday, October 20th in Madison, WI.
Kathi, the oldest of four children, grew up in Manitowoc, WI. After graduating from Manitowoc Lincoln High School, Kathi moved to Milwaukee where she worked as a phlebotomist. Shortly after graduation she survived a severe car accident. During her recovery she received...
Cledith Ann Shanahan
Oct 19, 2023
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Nancy J. Sandholm
Oct 19, 2023
Stoughton – Nancy J. Sandholm, age 81, passed away peacefully on Thursday October 19, 2023, at Skaalen Home in Stoughton. She was born March 18, 1942, in the Town of Rutland to the late Edon and Kathryn (Ayers) Onsrud Jr. She enjoyed family gatherings, going on drives to State Parks to enjoy the fall colors, looking at flowers, gardening,...
Jacob "Jake" Carl Christopherson
Oct 18, 2023
Jacob (“Jake”) Carl Christopherson, 101, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Oct. 18, 2023. The son of Knute and Lillian (Olson) Christopherson, Jake was born in Ironton, WI, on May 11, 1922. On Sept. 15, 1946, Jake married Amy G. Miller, who became the love of his life. They lived in Reedsburg, WI, where together...
Liam M. McCarty-Dick
Oct 18, 2023
Liam Martin McCarty-Dick, age 27, passed away on October 18, 2023, at his home in Madison, Wisconsin. He was born in Chicago on March 15, 1996, to William Dick and Maureen McCarty. Liam grew up primarily in Wisconsin, where he attended school in the Monona Grove School District and graduated in 2014. He had the unique experience of living...
Victor "Vic" Levine
Oct 18, 2023
Vic Levine passed away on October 18, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and friend.
Vic’s best friend was Judy, his wife and life partner. Their children, daughter Bekah, her husband Chris Lugo and daughters Ana and Eva; and son Adam, his wife Jen and their children Stella and Frank all live in San...
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