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.
Margaret H. Hennings
Aug 11, 2023
SUN PRAIRIE—It is with sadness that we announce the death of Margaret H. Hennings after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. She was born on September 28, 1947 in Flint, Michigan to Irving and Florence (Vogel) Hennings.
Margaret graduated from high school in Sioux Falls, SD. She dedicated many years of service to AT&T at their locations in Madison,...
Donald J Helfrecht
Aug 9, 2023
Donald J. Helfrecht, age 101, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. He was born on February 22, 1922 at Madison General Hospital, the son of Aaron J and Lillian K (Miller) Helfrecht. He grew up in the Wingra Park area of Madison, attending the first semester of kindergarten at Randall School. When the new Dudgeon School was opened,...
Dorothy Marie Weber
Aug 8, 2023
Dorothy Marie Weber, 92, passed away under the loving care of her nieces, Agrace Hospice and Talamore Senior Living Center, in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. Born in Richland County, Illinois, on May 13, 1931, to John P. and Pauline H. (Diemel) Weber, Dorothy was raised in the farming community of Wakefield with her older brothers, Florian...
Dmitri E. Hechel
Aug 8, 2023
DMITRI EDWARD HECHELJuly 28, 2002-August 8, 2023Dmitri was born on July 28, 2002, in Yaroslavl, Russia. At 7 months of age, he and his older sister Anastasia were adopted by Doug and Laura. Two years later Dmitri gained a brother Viktor, also born in Russia. Dmitri was always protective of his siblings.Throughout his life Dmitri was an enthusiastic sports...
Lincoln Franklin Ramirez
Aug 7, 2023
Madison - Dr. Lincoln Franklin Ramirez, age 84, passed away on August 7, 2023.
Dr. Ramirez was born January 1, 1939, to Louise Franklin and Gilberto Ramirez. His parents were strong advocates for education and instilled in him a lifelong love of learning. Dr. Ramirez’s scholastic journey began at home. He attended Putney School where he excelled academically and was introduced...
Thomas John Stohr
Aug 7, 2023
Thomas Stohr, age 90, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023. He was born on April 10, 1933, in Detroit, MI, the son of George and Jane (nee: Gerlach) Stohr. He married Isabelle Grosskreutz on August 9, 1958, in Milwaukee, WI.
Tom grew up in Milwaukee and graduated from Pius High School. He attended Accounting School and did his...
Thomas Paul "Stanley" Kozlowski
Aug 7, 2023
Thomas “Stanley” Kozlowski, age 63, of Sun Prairie WI passed away at home on August 7, 2023. Tom was born on April 4, 1960, in Elmhurst, Il. Tom was the son of Paul and Eleanor Kozlowski. Tom graduated from Sun Prairie High School in 1978. Soon after graduating Tom started a job at Washington Mills (formally Wisconsin Porcelain Co.)...
Raymond Robert Kuehl
Aug 7, 2023
Raymond Robert Kuehl, age 89 of Waunakee, WI, passed away at home on Monday, August 7, 2023. He was born on January 1, 1934 to Alex and Margaret Kuehl and was raised on the family farm in Beaver Dam, WI.
Ray Kuehl was a 1952 graduate of Beaver Dam High School and was a prominent figure in the dairy industry...
Leah Marilyn Elmer
Aug 7, 2023
Elmer, Leah Marilyn
Madison: Leah Marilyn Elmer, age 92, passed away Monday August 7, 2023 at her home. She was born April 22, 1931 in Arena, WI the daughter of Alice and Cecil Ayen. Leah married Jerry Elmer July 25, 1948.
Leah is survived be her daughters; Sonja (Joe), Susan (Gene), and Sally (Peter), 8 grandchildren, and 17 great...
June A Nichols
Aug 6, 2023
June A. Nichols, age 92, passed away peacefully at home on August 6, 2023. She was born on October 27, 1930, to Carl and Emma (Rundhaug) Olson. June graduated from Mt. Horeb High School. After high school June attended college for some time before moving into various clerical and seamstress positions. June eventually began working at American Family Insurance,...
Theodora "Teddy" Zehner
Aug 6, 2023
Theodora “Teddy” Zehner, 79, a cherished friend to many and passionate supporter of the arts, passed away on August 6, 2023 in Madison, Wisconsin after a battle with acute myeloid leukemia.
It has been suggested that the reader of this account might be amused by all the names she acquired throughout her life. Of course, Theodora is her legal name...
Sharon C. Durand
Aug 6, 2023
SUN PRAIRIE (formerly of Woodward, OK)- Sharon C. (Reed) Durand, age 78, passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023, the day before her 79th birthday. She was born on August 7, 1944, in Dallas, TX, the second child to Iven and Helen (Jones) Reed.
Sharon raised her two children, Carlena and Clint in Kilgore, TX where she honed her skills...
James E. Sugar
Aug 5, 2023
In Loving Memory of James Edward Sugar, Madison, Wisconsin.
James Edward Sugar, a devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather, and respected member of his community, passed away peacefully in his home on August 5, 2023 surrounded by his family. Born on March 4, 1943 in Richland Center, Wisconsin, he leaves behind a legacy of love, integrity, and kindness. Jim was...
Patricia Forbes
Aug 5, 2023
Our beloved Mother, Patricia Forbes passed away quietly August 5, 2023 in Madison, WI. Pat was a long time Madison resident and loved her husband, Ed, family, home and city. She resided in the Dudgeon Monroe St. neighborhood for 73 years.
Pat was most proud of her family and took great joy as her children attained degrees and again...
Laurie Anne Riss
Aug 4, 2023
Laurie Riss, aged 60, passed away on August 4, 2023, in Oregon, Wisconsin, due to complications from cancer. She was born on July 31, 1963, in Oak Park, Illinois.
Laurie's life was a testament to unwavering optimism and a deep love for music. She earned an undergraduate degree in music at the University of Illinois and a master's degree in...
Donna Irene Bartley
Aug 4, 2023
Donna Irene (Smith) Bartley, age 76, of Monroe, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023 at Azura Memory Care in Stoughton, after a 10 year battle with Alzheimer's.
Donna was born in Alton, Illinois on November 6, 1946 to Robert and Norma (Stewart) Smith. On September 16, 1989 she married Mike Bartley. Donna worked for Swiss Colony for 38 years...
Jean Loreida Branton
Aug 3, 2023
Jean Loreida BrantonIt is with heavy hearts that we announce that Jean Branton, 72, of Madison, passed away in her sleep on August 3rd, 2023 at her home at Yasmin’s Loving Care adult family home. She was born to Charles and Astrid Branton on September 9th, 1950 in Baraboo, Wisconsin. The family moved to Madison when she was very...
James L. Schulz
Aug 3, 2023
James "Jim" Schulz, age 72, passed away peacefully on August 3rd at his home in Deerfield following a three year battle with cancer. He was born on August 23, 1950, to Robert and Francis Schulz. He was united in marriage to Joyce Gullixson (Wedvick) on December 6, 1975 and they remained in the Deerfield area throughout their married life.
He...
Susan L. Geishirt
Aug 3, 2023
***PLEASE NOTE THERE HAS BEEN A CHANGE: MASS WILL NOW BE ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16TH***
Susan (Sue) Geishirt was born on June 3, 1935 to Frank and Julianna Schmelzer Rodenschmit, and passed away on August 3, 2023 at the age of 88. She grew up on the family dairy farm in Cross Plains and graduated from Middleton High School. ...
Alla M. Subbotin
Aug 3, 2023
Alla Subbotin (née Safonova), age 77, passed away at home on Thursday, August 3, 2023 surrounded by family and friends. Alla was born on August 10, 1945 in Poland, while her mother Irina Safonova (née Kuchuk), who was serving as nurse in the Soviet army, was returning home after the end of World War II. Irina and Alla's father, Mikhail...
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