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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.

Ann Feige Schaefer

Ann Feige Schaefer

Apr 29, 2023

 

Ann Feige Schaefer, age 70 of Verona, WI passed away on 04/29/2023 peacefully at her home in Verona.  She was born 02/17/1953 in Park Ridge, Il the daughter of Richard Gylden Feige and Jean Trantin Feige. She married Kenneth Schaefer on October 19th 1983 in Chicago, Illinois.

 

Ann graduated from West High school in 1971 got her bachelors...

Teresa M. Bridwell

Teresa M. Bridwell

Apr 29, 2023



Teresa M. Bridwell, age 95, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Agrace Hospice Center in Madison, WI, with her family by her side.  Teresa was born on December 14, 1927, in Hartford, WI, the youngest of seven children born to Paul and Mary Thorn.  She lived in Hartford for most of her youth, until she moved to...

Katherine L. Pray

Katherine L. Pray

Apr 29, 2023

Cottage Grove- Katherine “Kathy” Lee Pray, nee Weisbrod, age 70, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023 in Waukesha. She was born in Madison on July 31, 1952, the daughter of Louis W. and Doris L. Weisbrod. Kathy graduated from New Richmond High School in 1970, and from UW-Oshkosh in 1974 with a BS in Social Work. On August 18,...

Donald Jon Heyroth

Donald Jon Heyroth

Apr 29, 2023

Donald Jon Heyroth, DeForest, June 25, 1934-April 29, 2023.

Donald Jon Heyroth, age 88, passed away peacefully in his sleep in his home in Keyeser on Saturday April 29, 2023. He was born in Madison, WI, on June 25, 1934 to the late Raymond and Odelia(Schroeder) Heyroth. His mother died when he was three and Don and his sister were...

Mary Maertz

Mary Maertz

Apr 29, 2023

 

Sun Prairie- Mary Maertz, age 79, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 29, 2023. She was born on December 11, 1943, the daughter of Anthony and Margaret Hellenbrand. On September 8, 1962 she married LeRoy Maertz. Together they enjoyed antiquing, playing cards, collecting Halloween decorations and Christmas ornaments, and cruising around in the 1970 Oldsmobile.

Mary is survived by...

David Allen Dean

David Allen Dean

Apr 28, 2023

David Allen Dean passed away Friday, April 28, 2023 at age 92.  He was born in Scandinavia, Wisconsin to Rexford and Selma Dean.  He graduated from Scandinavia High School Class of 1948.  He attended Luther College for two years.  Dave then enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he was a photographer with top security clearance, and his four...

George L. Smith

George L. Smith

Apr 28, 2023

SUN PRAIRIE—George L. Smith, age 84, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, April 28, 2023.  He was born on September 18, 1938 in Brewer, Maine to Eugene and Grace (Ireland) Smith.  George was a graduate of Freeport, Maine High School.  He married Jean Bohling on April 4, 1959 in Sun Prairie, WI. 

George dedicated the years 1956-1960 to...

Joan Claire Jones

Joan Claire Jones

Apr 28, 2023

 

Joan Claire Jones (nee Hocks), longtime resident of Greendale, WI passed away on April 28th, 2023 at the age of 86.  Beloved wife of Robert “Bobbies, Bob” for 63 years.  Loving mother of Amy (Paul) Zingsheim, Peggy, and Paul (Kathleen). Grandmother of Rebecca Lentz, Daniel Lentz, Kevin (Amanda) Lentz, and Tina Perez. Great grandmother to Skyler, Declan, Adrianna, Harleigh,...

Xue Xin Liu

Xue Xin Liu

Apr 27, 2023

 

Xue Xin Liu

December 12, 1923 – April 27, 2023

 

Xue Xin Liu, age 99, of Verona, passed away peacefully in the home on Thursday, April 27th, 2023, surrounded by family. He was born December 12th, 1923, in Shanghai, China, the son of Yu Quan Liu (father) and Mei Li (mother). Xue Xin met his wife Shu Ying...

John E. Syrja

John E. Syrja

Apr 27, 2023

 

John Ernie Syrja, age 65 of Madison passed away at home on 4/27/23. He was born in Minong, Wisconsin to Jacob Syrja and Bertha Syrja (Ostrom). The family spent the first 7 years of his life swimming and fishing in Lake Nancy before moving to Madison in 1964 where John would spend the rest of his life. More than...

Lana Murle Johnson

Lana Murle Johnson

Apr 27, 2023

 

Lana Murle Johnson, 80, of Middleton, WI died on April 27, 2023.  Lana was born March 14, 1943, in Burke, South Dakota, to Orlin and Murle (Tarr) Siedenburg.  She grew up on a farm near Dallas, South Dakota and attended a one room schoolhouse.  In the winter of 1952, Lana, 8 years old, was stranded alone after school on...

Dennis J. Kulhanek

Dennis J. Kulhanek

Apr 27, 2023

Dennis left this world on April 27, 2023 to be with his beloved wife, Lou. Dennis was born in Broken Bow, Nebraska on December 2, 1937, to his late parents Maurice and Winifred Kulhanek.

Dennis and Lou met while hiking along the Elkhorn River near his boyhood hometown, Nickerson, NE. They were joined in marriage on September 5, 1957, and...

Patricia K. Baker

Patricia K. Baker

Apr 26, 2023

Patricia Baker passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at Brookdale West in Madison, Wisconsin.

 

Pat grew up on a farm in Iowa County with her parents and sister.  It was there that she learned to love and respect nature, work hard and enjoyed the beauty around her.  She would talk about the trees, birds and squirrels that...

Joan Elizabeth Hicks

Joan Elizabeth Hicks

Apr 26, 2023

 

Joan “Joanne” Elizabeth Hicks aged 91 passed away surrounded by many loved ones at Agrace Hospice Center in Fitchburg.

Joan was born in Albany Wisconsin on June 15, 1931, to Earl and Johanna (nee Schenk) Zwickey. Her mother passed away when Joan was only 3 weeks old. Joan and her siblings were raised mostly by their grandmother Rose Zwickey....

John E. Ross

John E. Ross

Apr 26, 2023

 

John E. Ross died peacefully on April 26, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital.  He struggled with cancer but was brave and resolute to the end.   After the diagnosis he enjoyed 18 months of extra time with his family and friends.  Special thanks to his Oncologist Dr. Jacqueline Mullvain.  

 

            John worked in the field of Juvenile Corrections in the State of Wisconsin...

Judy Lee Conne

Judy Lee Conne

Apr 25, 2023

 

 

Madison:  Judy Lee Conne, 78, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, surrounded by family. 

She was born April 18, 1945, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Edward and Rose Bashkin. Judy met her husband Rick Conne in high school, married on June 5, 1966, and they were together ever since.

It would be wrong to say...

James W Cassidy

James W Cassidy

Apr 24, 2023

 

James W. Cassidy

 

James W. Cassidy, age 95, of Madison passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023. He was born on July 26, 1927, in LaCrosse , WI , to the late Harold and Vera Cassidy. ”JIm” graduated from Aquinas High School (LaCrosse) and furthered his education at Loras College in Dubuque, IA. He received his law degree...

Anne Lutz

Anne Lutz

Apr 24, 2023

 

Anne Louise (Kletzien) Lutz was born July 2, 1951 to Joyce Madeline McCormick Kletzien and Ronald William Kletzien, the 4th of six children.  Anne is survived by sisters Chris (Tom) Grannis, Helene (Steve) Gyarmaty, and brothers Rolf (Judy) Kletzien, and Loyal (Bill O’Rourke) Kletzien, her two children, her son Staff Sergeant Conrad Lutz and her daughter Margaret Parker, a...

Frederick "Fritz" Schick

Frederick "Fritz" Schick

Apr 23, 2023

Frederick (Fritz) Schick age 45 of Waunakee, WI passed away unexpectedly on Sunday April 23, 2023. Fritz died of a heart attack at home. He is survived by his two sons Alexander, 10, and Nathaniel, 8, both his parents, Karl and Juliette, and both his brothers Hans and Peter.

Fritz graduated from Edgewood High School in 1996 where he played...

Nita Currie

Nita Currie

Apr 23, 2023

Stoughton- Nita Joyce Currie, age 71, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023. She was born in Missouri on September 23, 1951, the daughter of Oscar and Rosemary Elliot.

Nita was unintentionally funny. She loved her grandchildren. Nita loved to travel and go on impromptu road trips with her husband Jerry. She loved listening to live music and dance. Nita...

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