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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.

Charles "Chuck" Norvaisas

Charles "Chuck" Norvaisas

Apr 23, 2023

Charles (Kaziemieras) Žibuntas Aloyisious Norvaisas, age 82, died gently at his home in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin on the morning of April 23, 2023. He was surrounded by his loved ones and at peace. He was born on July 31, 1940 in the town of Birzai, Lithuania, the son of Maria (neé Adomkavicius) and Apolinaras Jonas Norvaisas. The family fled their...

Charles Rishel

Charles Rishel

Apr 23, 2023

Charles Leonard Rishel passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023, at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital. Chuck was born in Kingsford, MI July 17th, 1926, to Marion Ivan and Anna Regina Rishel. The third of seven, his older siblings were Olyve and George (Bud). Younger siblings Phyllis, Virginia, Robert and Russell rounded out the pack. Some seventy years after...

James David Pike

James David Pike

Apr 22, 2023

 

James David Pike, age 91, left his earthly body on April 22nd, 2023, to be with his sweetheart Shirley who he missed dearly since her passing in 2018.  James “Jim” was born in Huntington, W.Va. to Howard and Ethel (Boyd) Pike on Aug 29th, 1931.  He lived in Huntington until his family moved to West Palm Beach Florida.  Jim...

Jason "Jase" Riebe

Jason "Jase" Riebe

Apr 21, 2023

Earnest Jason Luther "Jase" Riebe, 50, of Madison, WI unexpectedly passed away on April 21, 2023 surrounded by his loved ones. Jase was born on November 13, 1972 to Ruth Riebe and the late Ernest Lincoln.

Jase was an avid lover of music and especially enjoyed the work of Prince and Michael Jackson. He was a naturally gifted artist himself...

Marie Watters

Marie Watters

Apr 21, 2023

SUN PRAIRIE- Marie Annette Watters, age 80, passed away at her home on Friday, April 21, 2023.  She was born on November 4, 1942 to John W. Brown, Sr. and Corrine (Bolson) Brown.  Marie was a graduate of Arena High School.

Marie had various jobs in the community starting with housekeeping at UW Hospital, creating meals at...

Laverne Boullion

Laverne Boullion

Apr 21, 2023

LaVerne E. Boullion, 70, of Mazomanie, formerly Osseo and Fairchild, passed away peacefully late Friday April 21st 2023 at his home after a brief battle with cancer surrounded by his daughters and wife.

LaVerne was born in Eau Claire on June 20th, 1952, one of 11 children born to Gerald and Bernadette (Kaufman) Boullion. LaVerne grew up...

Gene Dewey

Gene Dewey

Apr 21, 2023

Gene Lawrence Dewey, age 84

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MADISON – Gene Lawrence Dewey of Madison, WI passed away at Agrace Hospice on April 21, 2023.  He was born on July 19, 1938 in Malone, NY to Karl and Laura Dewey. In 1960, Gene married his college sweetheart Beatrice Frisby, who preceded his death in 2021. He is...

Bonnie Rae Miller

Bonnie Rae Miller

Apr 20, 2023

 

 

 

Bonnie Rae Miller

May 4, 1935 – April 20, 2023

Madison – Bonnie Rae Miller, 87, passed away peacefully in the loving presence of her children on April 20th, 2023.

Bonnie, Born in Madison, was a lifelong, happy resident of Wisconsin. Not a week went by that she didn’t make sure there was “enough milk in the...

Jaimie Maura Sherling

Jaimie Maura Sherling

Apr 20, 2023

 

Madison – Jaimie Maura Sherling passed away on April 20, 2023. Jaimie was born on October 5, 1976 in Brooklyn, New York to Larry K. and Tonianne (Nichols) Sherling. She was a resident of Wisconsin for many years starting in college and a prior resident of Endicott, New York. Jaimie started her teaching career in kindergarten classrooms, then stayed...

Judy Marcum

Judy Marcum

Apr 20, 2023

Judy Jo Marcum passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side after a years-long illness on April 20, 2023, at the age of 76. 

She was born on January 31, 1947, in Boscobel, WI, the daughter of Kenneth and Marian Harris. She married James Marcum on February 24, 1968, at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Montfort, WI. 

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Elizabeth Vinje

Elizabeth Vinje

Apr 20, 2023

Stoughton - Elizabeth "Betty" L Vinje, age 80, of Stoughton, WI, passed away peacefully on April 20th, 2023, at SSM Monroe Hospice Home. Betty was born on April 4, 1943, in Strawberry Point, IA, to the late Leander and Florence (Helen) Fischer.

On September 18, 1980, Betty married the love of her life, Theodore "Ted" Vinje. Together...

Aliza Martinez

Aliza Martinez

Apr 19, 2023

Aliza Martinez, beloved daughter of Ana Tepepa and Tony Martinez, and adored baby sister of Serenity and Kailee, passed into eternal life in the arms of her parents on April 19, 2023. Aliza was born August 29, 2022, and baptized January 1, 2023. She shared her mother’s patient and serene spirit: no matter what physical challenges she experienced, her...

Arlene Meyer

Arlene Meyer

Apr 18, 2023

Arlene F.  Meyer, age 91 of Waunakee, Wisconsin died April 18th, 2023 at the Sun Prairie Health Care Center, Sun Prairie, WI. Arlene was born in Mason City, Iowa May 11, 1931 to Carl and Francis “Fannie” Entner.  Arlene grew up in Mason City and graduated from Mason City High School. She also attended secretarial school there. Arlene married...

Catherine "Cathie" Leonard

Catherine "Cathie" Leonard

Apr 18, 2023

Catherine "Cathie" Irene Leonard, age 83, of Stoughton, WI, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at Stoughton Hospital.  She was born January 12, 1940, in Berwyn, IL, to the late Frank and Irene (Shank) Scott.  She married Robert (Bob) Leonard on July 11, 1959, at Faith Lutheran Church in Brookfield, IL.

Cathie loved the Lord and...

Nancy Pearson

Nancy Pearson

Apr 18, 2023

Stoughton – Nancy A. Pearson, age 84 passed away on Tuesday April 18, 2023 at Skaalen Home in Stoughton.  She was born August 6, 1938 in Madison to the late Anders and Helen (Manz) Nilsson.  She was happily married to Richard Miles Pearson for 51 years (August 4, 1962 until his death on August 14, 2013).  They had no...

Colleen Cantlon

Colleen Cantlon

Apr 17, 2023

Colleen Margaret Cantlon died on Monday, April 17, 2023, at the age of 81. She was born on April 27, 1942, to LaVerne and M. Margaret Sheehy Cantlon in LaCrosse, WI. She lived and worked on her family’s dairy farm in Ettrick, WI, in Trempealeau Co. until she went to nursing school.

She received a nursing diploma from...

Ramotar Bhagwandin

Ramotar Bhagwandin

Apr 16, 2023

For those unable to attend the service for Ramotar in person, please register at the link below to view the service live stream.

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Ramotar Bhagwandin known lovingly as Kalli or Ram, passed away peacefully in his Madison, WI home at the age 88 years old. He was the son of Vidaan and...

Marjorie Isabel Johnson Stewart

Marjorie Isabel Johnson Stewart

Apr 15, 2023

 

Marjorie Isabel Johnson Stewart of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at the age of 101 on April 15, 2023.

Marjorie was born on April 21, 1921, in Burnett, Wisconsin, to Wilbert and Laurena Johnson, the eldest of four children. She was a talented writer whose first job was working for her hometown newspaper, The Horicon Reporter. She wanted to...

Marvin Brewer

Marvin Brewer

Apr 15, 2023

MADISON- Marvin C Brewer passed away on April 15, 2023. He was born on April 2, 1943 in Centerville, Iowa to Clell Brewer and Margaret Ryberg.

Marvin enjoyed traveling, woodworking and golfing.  He was a Cubs and Bears fan.  As a devoted husband and father and grandfather he enjoyed spending time with his family.

Marvin Brewer is survived by his...

Keith Seamonson

Keith Seamonson

Apr 15, 2023

Stoughton- Keith Burns Seamonson, age 73, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Nazareth Health and Rehabilitation. He was born May 12, 1949 to Norman and Marian (Flugum) Seamonson.

Keith is survived by his son, Aaron and his children, Kali and Caidyn of Stoughton; daughter, Amanda (Lawrence) Scheel and their children, Caleb and Cadence of Minnesota;...

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