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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.
James A. Crawmer
May 17, 2023
James A. Crawmer, of Madison Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at the age of 92 years on May 17, 2023 at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg.
He is survived by his children: Debra (Robert) Tribbey of Middleton, WI; James (LaRae) Crawmer of St. Paul, MN; Gregory Crawmer of Janesville, WI; Diane Crawmer of Liberty Hill, TX; Gary (Martha) Crawmer...
John "Bill" Schoob
May 17, 2023
MARSHALL, WI - John “Bill” Schoob, passed away on 17 May, 2023, his 82nd birthday, surrounded by family. He was born on 17 May, 1941 in Joliet, IL to John and Maybell Schoob (nee Holmes).
Bill graduated from Plainfield, Illinois High School in 1959, then joined the US Air Force on January 6, 1960. He married his high school sweetheart,...
Martha Elizabeth Johnson
May 16, 2023
It is with bittersweet grief and profound gratitude that the Johnson, McConnell, and Berg families announce the passing of our much-loved and revered family matriarch, Martha Elizabeth Johnson. Fondly remembered as the ‘first lady of Badger hockey,’ Martha was the glue of the Johnson family. She passed away peacefully on May 16, 2023, at the age of 88 in...
Ramachandran Appusundaram
May 16, 2023
Ramachandran Appusundaram (Ramu), age 77, passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. He was born to Appusundaram Vaidyanathan and Lakshmi Appusundaram in Trichy, Tamil Nadu, India. He graduated with a Master of Science degree in Physics from St. Joseph's College in his hometown. He started his career at JIPMER, Pondicherry, India. He later joined the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB)...
Roger F. Ripp
May 15, 2023
Roger F. Ripp, age 90, of Waunakee was relieved of his pain and went to be with the Lord on May 15, 2023.
He was born on the family farm to a family of seven sons on September 8, 1932. His parents, Math and Odelia (Meinholz) Ripp, instilled in him a work ethic that stayed with him all of his...
Patrick H. Jagoe
May 15, 2023
Patrick Jagoe age 78, of Middleton, formerly of Mauston and Wisconsin Dells, passed away peacefully, on Monday, May 15, 2023.
Patrick Henry Jagoe was loving, caring, honest, humble and a gentleman of integrity. He was born in Mauston, Wisconsin on December 23, 1944, to Francis and Marie (Kokes) Jagoe. Marie sadly passed away at an early age. His father later...
Barbara Brown Lindwall
May 14, 2023
Barbara Lindwall (nee Brown) formerly of Madison, WI passed away peacefully the afternoon of May 14, 2023 (Mother’s Day) at the age of 82. She spent her final days at the Elder Care Cottages in Waterford, WI surrounded by her loved ones.
Barb was born on April 13, 1941 in Manitowoc, WI to Louise and Robert Brown. She grew...
Janice Dorothy Kaplan
May 14, 2023
Janice Kaplan, 80, of Madison passed peacefully away after a short battle of pancreatic cancer with her family by her side on May 14th, 2023. She was born on February 9th, 1943 in Chicago, IL, daughter of Tobias and Frieda (Moscovitz) Goldstein. Janice graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School in Chicago. She married Richard Kaplan in 1966 and later moved...
Colonel (Ret.) Thomas E. Grannis II
May 14, 2023
Colonel (Ret.) Thomas E. Grannis II of Madison, WI and Ft. Myers, FL, died on May 14, 2023. He was born in Flemingsburg, KY on May 1, 1937, the son of Harvey Newell and Marie (Cotterill) Grannis. He graduated from Fleming County High School in 1955, on August 23, 1955 he joined the USAF and served as a jet engine...
Norma Magnuson
May 13, 2023
Norma D. Magnuson (Domian), age 89, of Madison peacefully passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at her home. She was born on February 21, 1934, in Farmington, MN, the daughter of Otto E. Domian and Edna F. Domian (Bezanson). Norma grew up in the Minneapolis area. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Macalester College...
John A. Ray
May 13, 2023
McFarland- John A. Ray, age 68, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, May 13, 2023 after a brief illness. He was born in Illinois on April 9, 1955, the son of Bernard and Janiece Ray.
Following high school John enlisted in the US Marines and served his country honorably. On July 15, 1978 he married the...
Craig Iaian Lindsley
May 13, 2023
Craig Iaian Lindsley, age 45, of Madison, WI passed away on May 13, 2023, at his home. He was born December 10, 1977, in Waukesha, WI, the son of Elizabeth Gunther and Mark Lindsley. Craig married Stephanie Marie Zellmer on April 6, 2002, in Oconomowoc, WI. Craig grew up in Oconomowoc, WI and spent most of his adult life...
James E. Cayo Jr.
May 13, 2023
McFarland- James E. Cayo Jr., age 73, passed peacefully at his home on Saturday, May 13, 2023 after a brief battle with cancer. He was born in Milwaukee on July 28, 1949, the son of James Sr. and Mary Cayo. Jim graduated from Boys Tech of Milwaukee in 1967. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served his country honorably....
Samantha Shea Roberts
May 12, 2023
Samantha "Sam" Shea Roberts passed away on May 12, 2023 after fighting a rare, aggressive cervical cancer. She was 22. Sam was a warm, compassionate friend and loving daughter and sister who was always up for an adventure.
A lifelong artist, Sam derived much of her artistic energy from experimenting with different mediums. These included paint, pastels, ceramics, CAD,...
Martha Fuguitt
May 11, 2023
Martha Fuguitt was “one of a kind”—a child of God, who lived and loved life to its fullest, making it more meaningful and memorable for us all.
Martha had a heart of gold—was a schoolteacher, volunteer, hostess extraordinaire, and a lady. She was a fierce advocate for family and friends alike. She leaves a legacy of leadership, as an early...
Guillermo Bar De Venecia
May 11, 2023
Dr. Guillermo B. de Venecia
Jan. 14, 1932 - May 11, 2023
MIDDLETON - Dr. Guillermo B. de Venecia of Middleton, WI, died on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the age of 91. He died peacefully while in hospice care at Agrace with his family by his side.
Guil was born in Lingayen, Pangasinan Philippines to Erna (Bar) and Policronio...
John Thomas Herrick
May 11, 2023
John Thomas Herrick passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on May 11, 2023. He was born on November 25, 1943, in Stevens Point to Herman and Alice (Finnessy) Herrick.
John was a proud veteran of the United States Army and worked at the United States Post Office until his retirement. John enjoyed cheering on the Green Bay...
Alan Roger Orenberg
May 10, 2023
Alan Roger Orenberg
August 27, 1939 – May 10, 2023
Madison
Alan Roger Orenberg passed away peacefully in his sleep early morning on Wednesday, May 10th at his home in Madison, WI. He was 83 years old. Alan is survived by his loving life partner of 39 years, Marilyn Graves, his two devoted daughters Kathryn Orenberg and Rachel...
Sandra Golden
May 9, 2023
Sandra Golden died peacefully on May 9th, 2023 just after her 86th birthday. She was born in 1937 in Brooklyn, New York to Eli Pergam, an immigrant refugee from Eastern Europe who came here as an early teen. Her mother Celia (Sylvia) was born in New York. They moved to Philadelphia when Sandra was a few years old, so poor...
Diane Rae Wimmer
May 9, 2023
SUN PRAIRIE—Diane Rae Wimmer, age 78, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at 10:06PM from a long battle of COPD and congestive heart failure. She was born on June 15, 1944, in Rockford, IL to Bud and Irene (Machmueller) Weaver.
Diane’s work took her into the healthcare field for many years including the Red Cross, UW Hospital, and Hospice...
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