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.

Clela Duemler

Clela Duemler

Aug 2, 2023

Madison – Clela Jane Duemler, wife of John C. Duemler died August 2, 2023. The former Clela Jane Elliott was born in l930, in Wheatland Wyoming, the daughter of Glenn Weaver and Retta Springer Elliott.  She attended Stephens College and the University of Missouri, finishing her degree at Webster College in St. Louis.  She was married to John C. Duemler...

Anthony "Tony" Scott Trotta

Anthony "Tony" Scott Trotta

Aug 1, 2023

 

Anthony "Tony" Scott Trotta, 63, of Waunakee, WI, passed away on August 1, 2023, near his home in Poynette, WI. He was born on May 21, 1960, in Madison, WI.Tony was a funny, endearing, and sweet man who had a soft spot for the downtrodden and others who struggled in life. When he was growing up in Waunakee he...

Jennifer Ann Helen Gramer

Jennifer Ann Helen Gramer

Aug 1, 2023

Dr. Jennifer Ann Helen Gramer died peacefully on August 1, 2023, at the age of 35, following a courageous and determined year-long fight against cancer. But Jen’s spirit will never die because of the many lives she touched with her warm smile, keen mind, and generous heart.

Jen was born in Boise, Idaho on Super Bowl Sunday, January 31, 1988,...

Dr. Sandra Osborn

Dr. Sandra Osborn

Aug 1, 2023

Dr. Sandra L. Osborn, age 86, of Verona, Wisconsin, passed away on August 1, 2023, after a three-week journey at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin.  We appreciate the wonderful care she received there by all who came into contact with her.

Sandy was born on September 2, 1936, to Bernice and Harold Ladehoff of Davenport, IA.  She graduated from...

Carol Kathleen Ziegler

Carol Kathleen Ziegler

Jul 30, 2023

Carol Kathleen Ziegler, age 84, of Middleton/Ashton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg. She was born on August 1, 1938 to Louis and Frances (Maly) Kippley. She graduated from Waunakee High School and later married her husband, Leo Ziegler, at Saint Peter’s Catholic Church on November 10, 1959. 

Together they took on the...

Barry L. Bartlett

Barry L. Bartlett

Jul 29, 2023

SUN PRAIRIE- Barry Bartlett, 75, passed away on July 29th, 2023 at Agrace Hospice after a short illness. He was born on August 1, 1947 in Murphysboro, IL to John and Gloria Bartlett.  He moved to Lexington, KY in 1964, where he graduated from Lafayette High School. After high school, Barry graduated from the local technical college with a degree...

Yuri M. Shkel

Yuri M. Shkel

Jul 28, 2023

 

Yuri Shkel, age 61, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 28, 2023, at the UW-Hospital in Madison. Yuri was born on October 6, 1961 in Chelyabinsk, Russia. He married his wife Irina in 1982 in Moscow, Russia and came to the United States, together with his family, in 1994.  Yuri has spent his professional life immersed in academics and...

Nina Diaz Harris

Nina Diaz Harris

Jul 27, 2023

Nina Diaz Harris, age 96, passed away peacefully on Thursday July 27, 2023 with her family by her side.  Nina was born on September 2, 1926 in Coalgate, OK., the daughter of James and Juanita Diaz.  Nina graduated from Coalgate, OK High School in 1940.  Nina married the love of her life, Schuyler Lot Harris, November 5, 1947 and were...

Barbara A. Spink (formerly Swenson)

Barbara A. Spink (formerly Swenson)

Jul 27, 2023

Barbara Ann (nee Kittleson) Spink, formerly known as Barbara Swenson, age 88, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023.  She was born on May 15, 1935 in Stoughton to Gerhard and Ruth (Simonson) Kittleson.  She grew up in the Stoughton area and lived in Madison, Oregon, and McFarland the last 20 years of her life.  

Barb married Dean Swenson...

Kenneth "Kenny" W. Otteson

Kenneth "Kenny" W. Otteson

Jul 27, 2023

 

McFarland – Kenneth W. “Kenny” Otteson, age 78, passed away on Thursday July 27, 2023, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg surrounded by his loving family.  Ken was born July 22, 1945, in Stoughton to the late Arnold and Virginia (Peckham) Otteson.  Ken served his Country in the United States Army from 1963 until 1969. He married Gerda Klein in...

Phyllis S Anderson

Phyllis S Anderson

Jul 26, 2023

 

Phyllis S. Anderson, age 96, of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away on 26 July 2023 at Oakwood Village.  She was born on 20 December 1926 in Madison, the daughter of Dell (Anderson) and Edward Schwingel Jr.  She married A. D. Anderson on 12 April 1945.

 

Phyllis grew up on West Mifflin in Madison, fondly remembered (in later years) by...

William A. Walker

William A. Walker

Jul 26, 2023

William (Bill) Allen Walker, age 91, died peacefully at the Capitol Lakes Memory Care in Madison on July 26, 2023. His wife and children were able to say goodbye earlier in the day. Bill was born in Madison, WI on June 9, 1932, the son of William (Bill) and Eulalia (Lala) Walker. Bill graduated from West High School in 1950...

Sherri Ann Megna

Sherri Ann Megna

Jul 25, 2023

Sherri Ann (Spitz) Megna passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 after a nearly two-year struggle with colon cancer.

She was born in Milwaukee on September 10, 1951 to Bert Spitz and Margaret (Martens) Nelson. Sherri grew up, the oldest of five, in Brown Deer Wisconsin.  Attending the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is...

Kay E. Beck

Kay E. Beck

Jul 25, 2023

 

WAUNAKEE – Kay E Beck, age 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, with her family by her side. Kay was born on April 26, 1935, in Pardeeville, Wis., the daughter of John and Betty (Dalton) Thomas. Kay graduated from Pardeeville High School in 1953, then started working at Farmers Mutual where she met her lifelong friend...

Elizabeth Jane McGinn

Elizabeth Jane McGinn

Jul 24, 2023

 

Elizabeth Jane Graham Lamb McGinn, age 95, of Madison, WI, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2023. She was born on April 3, 1928, in Benton, WI, to Joseph Laurence Graham and Ida Calvert. She graduated with a degree in Biology from Cornell College in 1950, and then worked as a laboratory technician at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar...

Thomas "Tom" C. Schaller

Thomas "Tom" C. Schaller

Jul 23, 2023

 

Madison – Thomas C. Schaller, age 67, passed away peacefully on Sunday July 23, 2023, at the UW Hospital in Madison.  He was born August 2, 1955, in LaCrosse, WI to the late Dean and Marg (Cleary) Schaller.  Tom married Debra Niebur on May 22, 1976, in St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Madison.  He drove truck for many years...

Norma C. Angeles

Norma C. Angeles

Jul 22, 2023

Norma C. Angeles, age 82, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 22, 2023, after a prolonged and brave battle with cancer.

Norma was born on April 27, 1941, in Gapan, Philippines. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of the East in Manila, Philippines and then went on to become an elementary school teacher. She later...

Adalyn "Ada" Rose Swenson

Adalyn "Ada" Rose Swenson

Jul 22, 2023

 

Adalyn “Ada” Rose Swenson, age 5, passed away on July 22nd, 2023 while being snuggled by her parents after a 14-month battle with leukemia. Ada stormed into this world on June 8th, 2018 to proud parents Joel and Tami (Clark) Swenson. She was always ready for rambunctious fun with her older brother Oliver and thrilled to dote on her...

Roy C. Johnson

Roy C. Johnson

Jul 21, 2023

 

Madison - Roy C Johnson passed away peacefully on Friday, July 21, 2023 at Riverwood Senior Living in Wisconsin Dells.

 

He was born on March 5th, 1937, to Roy and Agnes Johnson in Madison, WI.  Due to illness Roy became legally deaf at a young age.  He worked hard to live with a hearing impairment and didn’t let...

Rosalie Ruth Miller

Rosalie Ruth Miller

Jul 21, 2023

 

Rosalie Ruth (Clary) Miller beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away at UW Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin on July 21, 2023.  She was 76 years old.  Rosalie was born on June 28, 1947, in Plain, Wisconsin, to the late Joseph D. Clary and the late Iris M. Jones.

Rosalie graduated from River Valley High School.  She worked for...

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