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.
John Blake Weiger
Sep 23, 2023
John Blake Weiger, age 69, of Rhinelander passed away on September 23, 2023 at UW Hospital, Madison, WI. He was born on May 19, 1954 in Oak Park IL, the son of Erwin A. Weiger and Anna T. (Kochelski) Weiger.
He married Dianne Tembreull on July 10, 1976 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. John was a 1972 graduate of...
Thomas B. Hall
Sep 22, 2023
MADISON- Thomas Briscoe Hall, passed away on September 22, 2023. He was born on December 27, 1941 in Huntington, WV to John and Virginia (Mills) Hall. Tom married Cleo (Alexander) Hall on May 16, 1970 in San Francisco. Tom was in the Airforce, was a car mechanic and courier, enjoyed sports, car racing, weather tracking, music, and art. Tom lived...
John Richard "Jack" Young
Sep 21, 2023
John R. “Jack” Young, of Waunakee, formerly of Wausau and Rhinelander, WI, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at the age of 95.
Jack was born in Milwaukee on June 15, 1928 to the late Clarence and Helen (Bentz) Young. While in Wausau, he worked for Butler Paper Company and was a member of the First...
Phillip "Flip" L. Martin
Sep 21, 2023
Stoughton – Phillip L. “Flip” Martin, age 66, passed away on Thursday September 21, 2023, at Milestone Senior Living in Stoughton. He was born July 30, 1957, in South Lyon, Michigan to the late Phillip and Joann (Wilcox) Martin. Flip married the love of his life Nancy Washko on April 13, 1985. He is a 1979 graduate of Stephen...
Brenda Sue Moorhouse
Sep 21, 2023
MADISON- Brenda Sue Moorhouse, passed away on September 21st, 2023. She was born on October 21st, 1966 in San Jose, CA to Sandra Moorhouse and Jack Moorhouse. Brenda will forever be lovingly remembered by everyone who knew her, most especially as the Best Big Sister ever, a warm and generous, protective spirit who always watched out for her little...
Robert Paul Schmidt
Sep 20, 2023
Robert “Bob” P. Schmidt, age 80, of Madison passed away after a long courageous battle from Alzheimer’s/Dementia on September 20, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. He was born on September 25, 1942, in Madison, Wisconsin, the son of Peter F. and June M. Schmidt. He married Harriet Mattie on September 13, 1969 in Madison, Wisconsin at...
Larry R. Springer
Sep 20, 2023
Stoughton – Larry R. Springer, age 70, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born January 6, 1953, in La Crosse to the late Raymond and Helen (Forer) Springer. Larry served his country in the US Army for 13 ½ years and was a member of the Stoughton American Legion Post 59....
Samual "Sam" Olson
Sep 18, 2023
Sam (Samual) Olson, age 27, of Madison died following an accident at home on September 18, 2023. He was born October 20, 1995, in Lancaster, California, the son of Louis and Kathy (Willan) Olson. While he spent less than 3 years in California, he always thought it was cool that he’d been born there. Moving to Madison in August...
Connie O'Leary
Sep 18, 2023
Mary Constance “Connie” O’Leary (née Burch) of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on September 18, 2023. Survived by son Patrick (Lisa) O’Leary; daughter Kelli (Bret) Haack; daughter Erin O’Leary (partner Greg Frahn); daughter Bridget (Mark) Wegener; former spouse James O'Leary; brothers Michael (Jeannine) Burch, Timothy (Barbara) Burch, Jeffrey Burch; sister Kathleen (Terry) Maloney; 6 beloved...
Lawrence L. Lind
Sep 18, 2023
Madison – Lawrence L. Lind, age 75, passed away on Monday September 18, 2023 at Oak Park in Madison. He was born May 6, 1948.
He was a firefighter for the City of Milwaukee Fire Department for 25 years before retiring and moving to Dalton, Wisconsin.
Lawrence is survived by his loving son Jason; his partner Pat Pauer; sister-in-law...
Shirley Ann Miller
Sep 18, 2023
Shirley Ann Miller/ 91 /Waunakee
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Shirley Ann Miller. Mom was reunited with her husband on Monday, September 18. Born on August 8, 1932 she lived 91 years in the Madison-Waunakee area. She graduated from Madison West High School in 1950. On July 4,1953, Mom married Joseph Miller and they...
Dr. Linda M. Walters, Ph.D.
Sep 17, 2023
Linda M. Walters, currently of Sun Prairie, WI, died Sunday, September 17 at the age of 71. Linda was born October 10, 1951, in Grant County to the late Virgil and Betty Gilbertson.
Linda graduated with a B.S. with Honors in Physical Medicine from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. She received her Ph.D. in Anatomy from Loyola University of...
Nancy M. Capaul
Sep 17, 2023
Waunakee- Nancy M. Capaul, age 76, of Waunakee, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at St. Mary’s Care Center in Madison after an extended illness with her family by her side. She was born on November 16, 1946 in Madison, daughter of Ben Brown and Madeline Herndon. She married James (Jim) Capaul on June 27, 1970 at St. Mary...
Mary Beth Murray
Sep 17, 2023
Mary Beth passed away peacefully on Sunday September 17, 2023 after an unexpected cerebral hemorrhage. In her final days her family was able to say good-bye to their sweet angel, as she passed cradled in the arms of her sister, Lynn.
Mary Beth was born Feb. 7, 1964 in Madison, WI to Bill and Mary Anne (Waddell) Murray. She...
Evan C. Kahl
Sep 17, 2023
Evan Christopher Kahl, age 22, of Sun Prairie, passed away after a short illness on Sunday September 17, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin.
Evan was born on October 30, 2000 to Allen & Jane Kahl, in Madison, Wisconsin. Evan graduated from Sun Prairie High School in 2019. Evan loved skateboarding, traveling, music, history, reading, going on walks,...
Gayle E. Walkowiak
Sep 16, 2023
Gayle E. Walkowiak passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at UW Hospital. She was born on September 19, 1961 in Black River Falls, the daughter of James and Patricia (Meek) Dimmick. She married Robert Walkowiak on July 14, 1984 in Black River Falls, Wisconsin.
Gayle graduated from Black River Falls Senior High School in 1979, obtained a BS in...
John Charles Thorpe Sr.
Sep 16, 2023
Stoughton- John Charles Thorpe Sr., age 64, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, September 16, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was born in Stoughton on December 8, 1958, the son of John and Patricia Thorpe.
John graduated from Edgerton High School in 1977. He worked in construction for many years, starting at Coachmans Inn and Milton...
Kathleen Patricia Thornton
Sep 14, 2023
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Kathleen Thornton passed away on September 14, 2023 from a decades-long battle with Multiple Sclerosis complicated by a recent lung infection. She was born on April 4, 1949, in Worcester, MA, to Henry and Barbara Pastick. ...
Patricia L. Swenson
Sep 14, 2023
MCFARLAND—Patricia “Pat” L. Swenson, age 92, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023. She was born on January 27, 1931 in Madison to Derby and Elizabeth (Hull) Havey. She married Gayhart Swenson on December 10, 1949.
Pat was very artistic. Her talents included ceramics, China painting, quilting, and cake decorating. She was an incredible seamstress having made much of...
Barbara Lea Paffenroth
Sep 14, 2023
Barbara L. Paffenroth, 74, passed away on Thursday, September 14th after years of battling cancer, with her beloved husband Jim and a few family members by her side. Although Barb will be missed everyday by all who knew and loved her, we also know that after years of health struggles, she is finally at peace with her loved ones...
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