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.
Patricia Ann Cox
Sep 7, 2023
STOUGHTON/MCFARLAND- Patricia "Pat" Ann Cox (Frank), age 74, flew gracefully into the arms of our Lord on Thursday, September 7, 2023. She was born on April 21, 1949, at St. Mary's Ringling Hospital in Baraboo, WI, to Joy Mae Dwars and Walter Matthew Frank. Pat grew up in Baraboo, WI, at her family home on Eighth Street. "Patsy's" favorite childhood...
Ellen "Holly" Markham
Sep 6, 2023
Ellen Sybil (Holly) Markham passed away at home on September 6th, 2023 after a long illness. She was born on December 30, 1946 in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of James Morris Markham and Mary Paul Markham. The family lived for awhile in Milwaukee and then moved to Hemlock Farms in Lords Valley, PA.
After graduating from high school...
Jil Hinds
Sep 6, 2023
Madison - We are deeply saddened that our beloved sister Jil Hinds died on Sept 6th 2023. She was a very sweet person who loved life and had a true gift of raising animals. She had Mom's smile and Dad's face. She lived life on her own terms. We won't forget her hearty laugh.
Jil was a highly...
Nancy (Vanderberg) Crowe
Sep 6, 2023
Nancy (Vanderberg) Crowe passed away on September 6, 2023 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, WI surrounded by her family. Nancy was born on February 1, 1941 in Fairchild, WI. At a young age her family moved to Antigo, WI where she graduated from High School.
Nancy received her nursing degree from St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison and found her...
Shirley Anne Fagan
Sep 5, 2023
Shirley Anne Fagan passed away peacefully Tuesday morning September 5th, shortly after celebrating her 88th birthday. Shirley loved parties, made friends easily, and was her fun and witty self ‘til the end.
Shirley was born to Maxwell and Betty (Dennison) Livingston in Sunbury Ohio August 29,1935. Shirley’s mom passed when she was 5 years old, leaving behind Shirley and her...
Donald John Bormett
Sep 5, 2023
Donald J. Bormett 04/23/1960-09/05/2023
Don crossed this earthly barrier and joined those who went before him; parents Albert and Rosemary; sister Rita and nephew Tony Bormett.
He was a lifelong Madisonian who attended West High School, worked nearly four decades at the Madison Club, and was a caretaker for his mom and brother, which was greatly appreciated by his...
Marjie A. Hanssen
Sep 5, 2023
Marjie A. Hanssen passed away on Tuesday, September 5, surrounded by her family, after suffering a brain aneurysm and stroke. She was 70 years old.
Marjie was born December 1, 1952, in Stoughton, WI to Douglas and Ardys (Holtan) Pfundheller. Along with siblings Mark and Karen, she enjoyed an active and adventurous childhood. The Pfundhellers spent summers at the...
Judith A. Coffey
Sep 5, 2023
Madison - Judith A. Coffey, age 79, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. She was born on January 11, 1944, in Stoughton, WI, the daughter of Marvin and Evelyn (Dary) Jacobson, and step-daughter of Frederick “Fritz” Weinman. She was united in marriage to her lifelong love, the late Allan Coffey on September 20, 1960. Judy held various...
Blanche Ladenson Singer
Sep 4, 2023
Daughter of Eda Rattner Ladenson and Aaron Ladenson, Blanche grew up in Chicago, Illinois. Her parents and their families escaped separately from Kiev in the early 1900’s and settled in Chicago. Blanche grew up surrounded by a close extended family. They didn't have a lot of money but had love and integrity. She went to Senn High School and graduated...
Thomas James Bussan
Sep 4, 2023
Thomas James Bussan “Tom”, age 69 of Baraboo passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023.
Tom is survived by his siblings; Mary (Jim) Schuchardt, Betsy Bussan, and Amy McCormick; and nephews Dan, Tim and Joe; niece Sarah. He is further survived by other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Ruth Bussan and his...
Karen Lee Andrusco
Sep 4, 2023
Karen Lee Andrusco, 78, of Sun Prairie passed away on Monday, September 4th, 2023 at UW-Health Hospital in Madison, WI. She was born on July 3, 1945, in Iron Mountain, MI to the late Robert and Violet (Wahlstrom) Krans. She graduated from Florence High School in 1963 and x-ray school in 1964. Karen began her career as an x-ray technician...
Benjamin Mullan Boyles
Sep 4, 2023
Benjamin Mullan Boyles, born on December 31, 1987, passed from our lives on September 4, 2023, following a swift illness. Ben was first and foremost a dedicated, loving father to Brantley Padraig-David and Makennah Faye Boyles, best friends with their children’s mother Amanda Boyles, and precious son to David Boyles and Diane Mullan Benjamin. Ben loved and admired his brother...
Bette Bobeck
Sep 4, 2023
Bette Bobeck passed away peacefully on September 4, 2023 at Home Again Assisted Living in Waunakee surrounded by loved ones.
Bette was born on November 17, 1928 in Dodgeville (“a good place to be from”) to Jim and Lucy Clayton. She was the eldest of the three daughters and demonstrated early in life that she was very responsible and...
Bradford M. Kleemann
Sep 4, 2023
Madison – Bradford Mark Kleemann, age 62, passed away on Monday September 4, 2023, at the UW Hospital. He was born August 9, 1961, in Madison, son of Walter and Louise (Heimlich) Kleemann. He graduated from LaFollette High School and UW Madison. Bradford attended Geneva Campus Church and Bread of Life Church. He worked as a database system analyst...
Jesse Irby
Sep 3, 2023
Jesse Irby was born on January 8th 1960 in cook county Illinois. His parents were Anna and Jesse Irby.
After being born they moved to Detroit Michigan. In the early 80’s Jesse moved to Madison Wisconsin and he never left. He most recently worked for Walgreens Distribution but worked many years at Oscar Meyers until they closed. He was married...
Reef Slade Moll
Sep 3, 2023
On September 3rd, 2023, Reef Slade Moll, passed peacefully in his mother’s arms at the American Family Children's hospital, in Madison. Reef will always be remembered for his vivacious smile, his devious laugh, his love for hot wheels cars, peppa pig, and NBC15 - his favorite news station. He is survived by his parents, Allan Moll and Maureen Cochrane, as...
Janet Pellmann
Sep 3, 2023
Stoughton – Janet “Jan” Vaage Pellmann, age 80, passed away September 3, 2023, peacefully in her sleep. She was born in Freeport, Illinois, on July 18, 1943, to Roy and Helen Bechtold. Jan grew up in Dixon, Illinois, and graduated 4th in her high school class. Growing up, they spent weekends and summers at their Lake Kegonsa cabin. She...
Robert William Croucher
Sep 2, 2023
For those unable to attend "Bob's" Celebration of Life in person,
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Robert William (Bob) Croucher, age 81, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2023 at Oak Park Place-Nakoma with his wife by his side. He struggled for over a year with...
Donald D. Berryman
Sep 2, 2023
McFarland- Donald D. Berryman, age 97, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at his daughter’s home in McFarland, surrounded by his family. He was born in Dodgeville on October 26, 1925, the son of Wilbur and Kathryn Berryman.
Don graduated from Dodgeville High School in 1943. In 1949 he enrolled in the Elgin Watchmakers College and graduated...
Iris (Riley) Weiland
Sep 1, 2023
Dear Friends and Family of Iris (Riley) Weiland,
Iris Weiland, passed away peacefully at 93 years old in Madison Wisconsin. Iris leaves an amazing legacy of warmth, inclusion, smiling, laughter, and hospitality at a moment’s notice. She was adventurous, curious, and kind. She laid a solid foundation to build a strong independent family whose roots and ties brought them...
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