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.
Joan Schoepp
Aug 20, 2023
McFarland - Joan Schoepp, 90 of McFarland loving wife, devoted mother, and caring grandmother passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023.
Joan was born December 28, 1932, to Vincent and Evelyn Hutter and was raised in Plain until moving to Middleton. She met the love of her life while working at the Middleton movie theater and married Fred Joseph Schoepp of Waunakee on...
Kathryn "Kathie" Peterson-Geiger
Aug 20, 2023
Kathryn Peterson-Geiger, 61, passed away peacefully in her home August 20th after a hard-fought battle with metastatic breast cancer. Kathie was surrounded by her loving mother, daughters and grandson who will continue to honor her legacy by living their lives to the fullest.
Kathie was raised in Madison, Wisconsin by Byron and Dorothy Peterson. After graduating from Madison Memorial...
Kathleen Smith Irwin
Aug 19, 2023
Kathleen Smith Irwin passed away in Reykjavik, Iceland on August 19, 2023. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, David R Irwin, Her son Patrick Irwin, his wife Stacey Schaefer, and their son Malcolm Irwin.
Kathy was born on November 26, 1942, to Dallas and Lucille Smith in Ottumwa, IA both of whom predeceased her. She graduated...
Katherine “Katie” Pavlue
Aug 19, 2023
Katherine “Katie” Pavlue, age 96, of Waunakee died on Aug. 19, 2023 after a fall and brief illness. She was born on Dec. 23, 1926 in Madison, WI to John and Katherine (Meek) Gross. She graduated from Madison West High School in 1944. It was there that she met Ted Pavlue at a dance and married him on Sept. 25,...
Robert John Sladky
Aug 19, 2023
Madison – Bob Sladky, 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Capitol Lakes Health Care Center. He was born April 23, 1942, to Albert and Gertrude Sladky in Milwaukee, where he attended Mother of Good Counsel parish school. His education was heavily influenced by Jesuit theology at Marquette High and St. Louis University. Later he earned his PhD...
Lois Moffatt
Aug 18, 2023
Our beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great-grandmother
LOIS MOFFATT
Gone to heaven on August 18th, 2023
Preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Leona, and husband John.Survived by sons Mike and Dan and daughter in law, Veronica; daughter Robin; grandchildren Kayla, Jessica, Jeremy and Jonathan, and three great grandsons Ian, Riley and Nolan.
She graduated from Port Washington...
James N. Gilbertson
Aug 18, 2023
Deerfield- James N. Gilbertson, age 78, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, August 18, 2023.
Jim was a fun loving guy who enjoyed having a good time. He always had a joke to tell and a quick laugh. Family was important to Jim. He was very involved in his children’s activities, both in school and in the community....
Adam Schesch
Aug 17, 2023
Schesch, Adam Bertram (1942-2023), Madison
Adam Schesch died on August 17, 2023, at age 80, surrounded by his family. He was born September 14, 1942, in New York City to Carl Jacob Schesch and Elizabeth Lillian Yassin, the children of German, Russian and Ukrainian-Jewish immigrants. He graduated from Columbia University with a B.A. and UW-Madison with a master’s degree)...
Suzanne S. Hotter
Aug 17, 2023
On August 17, 2023, Dr. Suzanne S. Hotter of Stoughton, Wisconsin passed peacefully while in Agrace Hospice Care at Fitchburg, Wisconsin. Suzanne was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Irene Smith, and her husband of 37 years, Thomas Hotter. Surviving family include her younger sister Jane Price; son Michael Robbins, wife Katy and grandchildren Victoria and Jackson; daughter...
Jacqueline D. Kadinger
Aug 17, 2023
WATERTOWN/SUN PRAIRIE—Jacqueline “Jackie” D. Kadinger, age 39, was wrongfully taken from us on August 17, 2023. Jackie was born on February 23, 1984 and raised in Watertown, WI. She graduated from Watertown High School. Jackie’s greatest accomplishment was becoming a mom to her son, Calvin, who was born in 2010.
Jackie was incredibly uplifting, positive, and brightened every room she...
Deborah Ann Wunnicke
Aug 16, 2023
Deborah Ann Garfield Wunnicke passed away peacefully on August 16, 2023, at age 74. She left us with the twinkle of joy and magic of love that she spread abundantly. For many years Deborah and her family lived with her Alzheimer’s disease, emphasis on “living”. Deborah decided early on that she would continue enjoying her life and “doing the...
Debra "Debbie" Marie Ramsey
Aug 15, 2023
Debra “Debbie” Marie Ramsey, of Windsor, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin; she was age 65.
She was born on February 24, 1958 to David Sr. and Dolores Damask in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She married Archie Ramsey on July 11, 1982 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Her interests included entertaining her family...
Eleanor Jane Gojmerac
Aug 14, 2023
Eleanor Jane Gojmerac, age 93, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023. Born in Racine, Wisconsin, on April 16, 1930, she was the daughter of John and Caroline (Smith) Dykstra. After graduating from William Horlic High, Eleanor continued her studies and graduated from UW-Madison with a degree in education.
A mutual friend introduced Eleanor to Walter Gojmerac, at St. Paul’s...
Marian Skille
Aug 13, 2023
Marian Skille died August 13, 2023 just shy of her 92nd birthday. She was born Aug 29, 1931, child of Tony and Celia Schiavo.
Marian graduated from Madison Central High School at the age of 16 and worked at Wisconsin Telephone Company. Marian met her husband, Leo, at a dance on March 19, 1951 and married him the following year...
William "Bullfrog" H. Johnson
Aug 13, 2023
William H. “Bullfrog” Johnson, age 73, passed away on Sunday August 13, 2023, at home. He was born May 11, 1950, to the late Frank and Louise Johnson Sr.
Bullfrog worked at RG Houston Company as a Local 139 Operator.
He is survived by his daughter Sara Stanfield; 2 grandchildren Franklin Stanfield and Chaslyn Stanfield, brothers Frederick “Freddy” (Phylis)...
Patricia A. Bohn
Aug 12, 2023
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Roger D. Breunig
Aug 12, 2023
Roger D Breunig age 61, of Waunakee passed away surrounded by loved ones after a 21 month battle of stage 4 Gallbladder Cancer 08/12/2023. He was born on January 17, 1962. The son of Ronald and Elaine Breunig. He married Mary Middleton on September 10, 1994. Roger started his driving career with Batz sanitation, he ended his 30+ year career...
Constance Elizabeth Coyle Perkins
Aug 12, 2023
Constance (Connie) Elizabeth Coyle Perkins, age 74, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Connie was born on December 19, 1948, the third of eight children of the late Maurice and Cecelia (Endres) Coyle. Connie, a 32-year survivor of ovarian cancer, fought the ravages of pancreatic cancer and chemotherapy for the past year with tenacity...
George Herbert Peranteau
Aug 11, 2023
George Herbert Peranteau, 87, of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully in the company of loving family on August 11, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Mary, of Berwyn, Illinois; and his five children: Stephen (Jennifer), of San Diego; Mary Elizabeth and Suzanne of Madison, Sophia (Ron Snider) of Las Vegas, and Anne (Christopher Bender) of Wellington, New Zealand; grandchildren...
Mark T. Suchomel
Aug 11, 2023
POYNETTE/SUN PRAIRIE—Mark T. Suchomel, age 55, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023 after a long illness.
Mark was an avid outdoorsman, and he had a passion for bow hunting. mud trucks, and speed boats.
Mark is survived by his father David Suchomel; brothers Chris Suchomel and Paul (Dana) Suchomel; nieces Christina (Samuel) Sewz and Kali; nephew Mathew; and other...
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