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.
Kenneth Neil Leitch
Oct 7, 2023
Kenneth Neil Leitch, 91, of Normal, Illinois, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2023 at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. A private service will be held in Otsego, Michigan.
Ken started life in Otsego, Michigan as the first child of Mary Rice and Albert Leitch. After graduating from Otsego High School, Ken joined the U.S. Navy and spent the...
Muriel Mae Sater
Oct 7, 2023
Muriel Mae Sater was born on May 7, 1928, to John Oscar Olson and Cora (Replogle) Olson on a farm in Cushing, Wisconsin. She married George Melvin Sater of Frederic, Wisconsin at the Atlas Community Methodist Church in Atlas, WI on July 27th, 1946. The couple made their first home in Wisconsin then eventually moved to Minneapolis, MN.
Muriel...
Josephine Mae Eldridge
Oct 7, 2023
Just 10 days after a very traumatic birth, Josephine Mae Eldridge passed away peacefully in her parents' arms at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, WI on October 7, 2023. During that fleeting time, she touched many lives and was loved by all who met her. Born at 41 weeks, 2 days, weighing 8 lbs, 2.5 oz and 21 1/2 inches...
Robert J. Marek
Oct 7, 2023
Robert Marek (Bob) died at his home on Lake Waubesa, McFarland, Wisconsin on October 7, 2023. The Love of his life and best friend ever, Margit Ohrn, was at his side. The couple had been together for over fifty years.
Bob, born May 11, 1948, was the son of Luella (Belongia) Szymarek and Joseph Szymarek. He graduated from the...
William "Bill" West
Oct 7, 2023
Sun Prairie – William “Bill” West, age 82, passed away at his home on Saturday October 7, 2023. He was born in Madison on December 21, 1940, the son of William and Arlene (Emmerich) West.
Bill graduated from Madison West High School. He was drafted into the US Marines and served his country honorably. On September 14, 1963 Bill...
Laurel Eileen Davis
Oct 7, 2023
Sun Prairie – Laurel Eileen Davis, age 71, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at her home. She was born in Freeport, Illinois, on April 7, 1952, the daughter of Robert and Beatrice Hanna.
Laurel grew up primarily in Appleton, Wisconsin. She received her bachelor’s degree in teaching from UW Oshkosh. On May 25, 1974 she married Richard Davis....
Lillian Carol Friou
Oct 6, 2023
In Loving Memory of Lillian Carol Friou
Lillian Carol Friou, cherished sister and aunt, died on October 6, 2023, at 71. She is survived by loving nieces Jennifer, Lisa, Rebecca, Marie, Sondra, Amanda, nephew Ben, dearest brothers Ken and George, and her grand-nieces and nephews.
Lillian was born on June 9, 1952, in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, to devoted parents Kenneth...
Lester Jacob Miller
Oct 6, 2023
Lester Jacob Miller, age 99, of Waunakee passed away peacefully on Friday, October 6, 2023 at home with family. He was 2 weeks away from his 100th birthday and now gets to spend it in heaven with his wife Betty.
Lester was born on October 21, 1923 in East Bristol, Wisconsin. He was the son of Herbert and Dora...
Mary Ann Clark
Oct 5, 2023
Mary Ann Clark, age 91 years, of Waunakee passed away on October 5th, 2023, at Waunakee Valley nursing home. She was born on January 29, 1932, on the family farm in rural Postville, the daughter of Viola Retrum and Elmer Vamstad.
Mary Ann graduated from Blanchardville High School in 1949 and was the first in her family to...
Hannah M. Davies
Oct 5, 2023
Hannah M. Davies, born in Madison on October 3, 2023, passed away on October 5, 2023, at the Children's Hospital. She was taken from us far too soon, leaving behind a deep void in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.Hannah's life may have been short, but it was overflowing with joy and love. Despite her tender age,...
William F. Grahn Jr. (Bill)
Oct 5, 2023
William Frederick Grahn passed away on Thursday, October 5 after a brief stay at Oakwood East in Madison, WI.
Bill was the first of three sons born to William F. Grahn, Sr. and Jessie Margaret Teresa Grahn (Duve) on May 7, 1935. Bill grew up on Madison’s East side, attending Lowell Elementary, East Junior High and graduated from...
Michael Charles White
Oct 5, 2023
“If you are reading this then be glad your not in this section.” – Big Mike
Stoughton – Michael Charles White, age 72, of Stoughton, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with lung’s disease, heart disease, and cancer. He was born in Madison, WI to the late Clifford White and Mary...
Mary A. Crichton
Oct 5, 2023
McFarland / Edgerton – Mary Arlene (Drought) Crichton, 76, passed away on Thursday October 5, surrounded by family. Mary was born March 29, 1947, to John and Melva Drought. She grew up in Edgerton where she met and married her husband of 57 years, Clifford Crichton. In 1972 they built their home in the country in McFarland where they...
Delores M. Cefalu
Oct 5, 2023
SUN PRAIRIE—Delores Mae Cefalu died peacefully at home with her family on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at the age of 84. She was born on September 28, 1939 to John B. and Delores Franklin in Madison.
Delores was preceded in death by Salvatore Cefalu; her sisters, Ruth Brabant, and Georgia DaSilva; brothers Doad and Dick Franklin. She is survived by...
Ruth Elizabeth Bartlett
Oct 4, 2023
Ruth Elizabeth Bartlett, 97, died on October 4, 2023, at the Brookdale Middleton Stonefield memory care facility where she moved this past January. She was born in Lima, Ohio on September 25, 1926. The daughter of Harold and Alice McMullen, she grew up in a family of three brothers and four sisters.
She met her soon to be husband...
Donna M. Kuykendall
Oct 4, 2023
Madison – Donna M. Kuykendall, age 73, passed away peacefully on Wednesday October 4, 2023 after a brief illness. She was born June 15, 1950 in Madison to the late Leon and Hazel (Manson) Kuykendall. Donna worked for three decades, with the support of Pathways of Wisconsin, retiring in 2020.
Donna loved her work at the Department of Health...
Darlene R. Phillips
Oct 4, 2023
Darlene Rose Phillips, 77 of Sun Prairie passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family.She had a six month battle with pancreatic cancer. She never gave up hope, she remainedeternally optimistic and continued to live her life to the fullest. This is how she was throughoutlife, always with a big smile and everything was “great” to her. The show of...
Joseph Arthur Swanson
Oct 3, 2023
Joseph Arthur Swanson, 82, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 in Madison, Wisconsin. Joseph was born December 14, 1940, in Los Angeles, California, to Arthur and Bernice (Moran) Swanson. He earned his undergraduate degree summa cum laude in Economics & History, 1964, and a Ph.D. Economics, 1968, from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. He met his wife Lucia...
Mary Ann Lunda
Oct 3, 2023
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Mary Ann Lunda, age 92 of Madison, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on October 3rd, 2023. Mary was born to parents Frank and Katherine Statz in Madison, WI on November 5th, 1930 and grew up in Sun Prairie. She attended school at Sacred Heart and graduated from Madison Business College. After working in Manitowoc and Chicago, she took...
Daniel J. Hopfensperger
Oct 3, 2023
SUN PRAIRIE- Daniel J. Hopfensperger passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, after nearly 15 years of defying the odds of living with Multiple Myeloma.
Born on April 11, 1954, Dan was youngest of 6 siblings raised in Darboy, WI. He graduated from Kimberly High School and UW-La Crosse. Dan had a long and successful career with the...
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