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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.

Aaron Case

Aaron Case

Mar 29, 2023

To my son, Aaron:

It is with deep sorrow and a broken heart that we announce the passing of our middle son, Aaron Case.  Aaron passed away unexpectedly on March 29, 2023 at the age of 24.

Aaron has a great sense of humor with a quick wit, and his infectious smile lit up every...

Edeltraut Luise Bilger

Edeltraut Luise Bilger

Mar 28, 2023

Edeltraut Luise Bilger died quietly in her sleep on Tuesday, March 28, at Agrace hospice in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. She was 87. Small and soft-spoken, with a voice that carried the lilt of the Black Forest, she had a gentle, watchful presence, sharpened by formidable intelligence and moral conviction. As a mother, she raised five children with unfailing kindness and good...

Wilma Rohweder

Wilma Rohweder

Mar 28, 2023

Wilma Janet Rohweder (née Slot) passed away after a long and wonderful life on Wednesday, March 28th, 2023, just shy of her 99th birthday.  Wilma was born in Des Moines, Iowa to John Jacob Slot (Jacob John and Pleuntje ‘Blanche’ (née Klein) and Chistina Pippel (William and Geertije (née Willemse)) on April 14th, 1924 and grew up in Pella,...

Carol Kronn

Carol Kronn

Mar 27, 2023

Carol Ann Kronn left the physical world in the early morning of March 27th, 2023, she was born in Milwaukee WI in 1942 to Arthur Paré and Ruth Geyer Paré.  When Carol was only a few months old, her dad decided to find a new location for his business, one that would make his wife happy and where he...

Harriet Patrick

Harriet Patrick

Mar 25, 2023

Harriet Lurline Patrick (Fyffe), 81, passed away on March 25, 2023, in Fitchburg, Wisconsin with family at her side. Born June 22, 1941, daughter of Albert Edward and Lurline (Hicks) Fyffe in Flint, Michigan.  Harriet received her BS in Nursing from UW-Madison in 1963.  While attending nursing school, she met the love of her life, Jack Weldon Patrick, a...

Ann Seybold

Ann Seybold

Mar 23, 2023

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Ann Gerretson Seybold, age 88, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2023. She was born to Lowell and Grace Gerretson on December 31, 1934, in Madison, Wisconsin.

Ann graduated from Madison West High...

Bryce Connor

Bryce Connor

Mar 22, 2023

Bryce Connor, 37, passed peacefully from this world on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, due to health issues.  He was born on April 6, 1985 in Madison, WI to Cliffe and Mary Connor.

Bryce was a special light in the world from the moment he was born. He played endless games of adventure with his brother, sister, cousins,...

Marno Stellmacher

Marno Stellmacher

Mar 22, 2023

Stoughton - Marno Jean Stellmacher, age 81, of Stoughton, passed away on Wednesday March 22, 2023, at Skaalen Home in Stoughton.  She was born April 13, 1941, in Fond du Lac to the late Bernard and Ruth (Teschke) Leu.  She married DuWayne Stellmacher on May 21, 1960, in Waupun, Wisconsin.

Marno attended cosmotolgy school in Madison, and...

Jeanne Saiki

Jeanne Saiki

Mar 22, 2023

Jeanne Kawamura Saiki passed away peacefully on March 22, 2023, in her room at Oakwood Village Lutheran Home, University Woods Campus, Madison, Wisconsin.

She was born on September 30, 1921, in Honolulu. The youngest of eight siblings to Daizo Kawamura and Natsu Iwamoto Kawamura.

While in Honolulu, she witnessed the bombing of Pearl Harbor at...

James Schaff

James Schaff

Mar 21, 2023

James Lyle Schaff, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.  Jim was born on July 9, 1942, in Medford, WI to Aloysius and Evelyn Schaff.    He was a highly intelligent young man, graduating from high school at the age of 16.  While he was in school, he met a beautiful girl named Patricia Retterath.   They began dating...

Ruth Lehmann

Ruth Lehmann

Mar 21, 2023

Lehmann, Ruth E,

Milton/Madison:  Ruth E. Lehmann, age 81, of Madison, WI passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023 with family by her side.

Ruth is preceded in death by her loving husband Dick of nearly 60 years, her parents Jack and Ruth Manogue, her sisters; Aileen (Jack) Burnam, Judy (Frank) Thom, Sally (Doug) Field, Margaret...

Evelyn Mehltretter

Evelyn Mehltretter

Mar 21, 2023

Deerfield - Evelyn Yvonne Mehltretter passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at home.

Evelyn was born September 22, 1927, to Clarence and Hazel (Dewey) Hollenbeck in Morris, Illinois. She was united in marriage to Maurice M. Mehltretter in Fontana, Wisconsin June 24, 1950. She attended schools in Illinois and graduated from high school in Walworth, Wisconsin. Evelyn...

Adrian "Ace" Herschleb

Adrian "Ace" Herschleb

Mar 20, 2023

Ace Herschleb ended his courageous battle with cancer on March 20, 2023 and was welcomed joyously into Heaven. The warrior became an angel. He was born on January 21, 1974 in Portage, Wisconsin to Perry (Eulberg) and Dennis Herschleb.

Ace graduated from Marshall High School in 1992. He worked in the construction and maintenance field throughout his...

Marie-Louise Denys

Marie-Louise Denys

Mar 19, 2023

Marie-Louise Denys, age 83, of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away on March 19, 2023 at Agrace Hospice, with her sister Charlene by her side. Marie-Louise was born in Brussels, Belgium on 10/23/1939. She came to the US with her parents in 1946 when dad became an international civil servant in the newly formed United Nations. She maintained close ties with...

John Hill

John Hill

Mar 19, 2023

John C. Hill, age 65 of Waunakee, passed away surrounded by his loving family at the UW Hospital in Madison on Sunday, March 19, 2023. John was born on December 10, 1957 to Ray and Doris (Spink) Hill.  John married Dorothy Weiss on May 12, 1990.  John was so very proud of his twin sons Michael (deceased) and Joseph,...

Phyllis Meier

Phyllis Meier

Mar 18, 2023

Phyllis Lenore Meier went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 18, 2023. She died peacefully in her sleep at Milestone Assisted Living in Cross Plains WI.  She was born July 29, 1927, the oldest daughter of Arthur and Nora Schreurs of Sheboygan WI. She graduated from Sheboygan High School and attended Lakeland College where she...

Gary Olson

Gary Olson

Mar 18, 2023

Gary Stanley Olson, of Madison, passed away in the warm embrace of his wife and daughters on Saturday, 03/18/2023. His 73 years of life were filled with love, laughter, and an extraordinary commitment to his wife, Maryanne, of over four decades.

Gary’s memory lives on in the talents and achievements of his years, which span far beyond...

Lorry Plass

Lorry Plass

Mar 18, 2023

Madison – Lorry Plass, age 97, died at St. Mary’s Care Center on March 18, 2023.  She was born on August 11, 1925 in Coopers Town, North Dakota, daughter of Thorval Peter Overby and Mabel Ann Hogen.  She suffered for many years from acute diabetes.

She married Paul Plass and is survived by him and one son,...

Margie Robinson

Margie Robinson

Mar 17, 2023

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Formerly of Milwaukee. Margie was reunited with her husband, Preston, on Friday, March 17, 2023. A loving mother of three daughters, Almetra, Tyshun, and Sybil. Grandmother of 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. She is survived by her...

Joan Thorsen

Joan Thorsen

Mar 17, 2023

Joan D. Thorsen, 88, died peacefully in Defiance, OH on March 17, 2023 with her daughter Kathy by her side. Joan was born on March 20, 1934, in Stoughton WI and was the daughter of Lyle and Pauline (Johnson) Waldera.  She was preceded in death by her husband Robert “Bob” Thorsen, sons David and Alan (Sue) Thorsen, a brother...

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