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.

Marek J. Hann

Marek J. Hann

Jul 20, 2023

Madison-Marek J. Hann, age 83, passed away on July 20, 2023.  He was born in Warsaw, Poland on November 24, 1939 to Zygmunt Hann and Zofia Schmidt, Puttusk, Poland.  It was back in 1944 that, the young Marek Hann and his mother returned from their summer home to find that Marek’s father, who had been a lawyer, had been killed...

Amanda "Wolfie" Haerterich

Amanda "Wolfie" Haerterich

Jul 19, 2023

Amanda Sue “Wolfie” Haerterich, 37, of Madison, Wisconsin and Los Angeles, California passed after a long battle with cancer on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at 4:45pm central time, with her husband, Trevor, and dozens of family and friends by her side.  It was a breathtaking moment; a room filled with love.

Amanda is survived by her husband and life partner...

Justin Avolt Houden

Justin Avolt Houden

Jul 19, 2023

 

Justin Avolt Houden | June 28, 1996 – July 19, 2023 

 

Justin Avolt Houden, 27, passed away on Wednesday, July 19. Justin was born in Madison, Wisconsin to parents Jeff Houden and Caeli Houden and completed their family of four including his older sister Jordan. 

 

Justin grew up on the waters of Lake Mendota, the shores of Little Sissabagama and...

Jean Potter Stewart

Jean Potter Stewart

Jul 19, 2023

Jean Potter Stewart, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away peacefully at her residence Attic Angel Place in Middleton, Wisconsin on July 19, 2023.  She was 99 years old.  She grew up in Cleveland Heights, Ohio and later moved to Wisconsin where she graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Madison with a degree in Home Economics in 1946. ...

Maj. Ronald "Ron" S. Radunzel,  Retd.

Maj. Ronald "Ron" S. Radunzel, Retd.

Jul 18, 2023

 

Madison - Maj. Ronald “Ron” S. Radunzel, Retd., age 75, died on July 18th at his home.

 

Ron was born on May 11, 1948 in Chippewa Falls, to Stanley and Lorraine Radunzel.  He was united in marriage to Marie Radunzel, nee Altman, on August 7, 1971.  He retired as a Major after 20 years of service in the...

Audrey Kay Strang

Audrey Kay Strang

Jul 18, 2023

Audrey Kay  Strang, (Stone) of Madison, WI passed on to join her beloved husband Bill in heaven on Tuesday, July 18, 2023.   She lived a full 87 years and didn’t let her struggles with dementia interfere with her love of family and pets.  She spent her last days at Agrace Hospice, surrounded by love and family.

Audrey was born on...

Lindsey Harris

Lindsey Harris

Jul 17, 2023

Middleton – Lindsey Harris was born on November 3, 1986. She was a beautiful baby and loved by everyone in Upper Sandusky, Ohio where she lived the first 3 years of her life. She always had a smile for everyone. Lindsey was a self-assured child with a gift of gab. The first time she got on the school bus she...

Terry Lee Thomas

Terry Lee Thomas

Jul 17, 2023

Terry Lee Thomas, age 76, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023. Terry was born on January 6, 1947, in Madison, Wisconsin. He was raised in Waunakee and attended St. John the Baptist Catholic School and Waunakee High School. He was a triple star athlete, playing basketball, football, and baseball. Following high school graduation, he played for the Home Talent...

Charles "Chuck" Valliere

Charles "Chuck" Valliere

Jul 17, 2023

 

WAUNAKEE-Charles "Chuck" Valliere died Monday July 17, 2023 following a brief illness. He was born to Hiram and Florence (Schwartz) Valliere on Aug. 12, 1950 and grew up on “the res” in Lac du Flambeau. He cherished the time spent with his dad learning carpentry and even later in life when someone asked what did you do, he’d first...

Walter "Wally" John Miller

Walter "Wally" John Miller

Jul 17, 2023

 

Walter (Wally) John Miller, born in Vienna Township in 1939, the son of Carl and Eda (Ripp) Miller passed away on July 17, 2023.

Wally married the love of his life Patricia A. Hetzel in 1963.  Together they raised four children, Carolyn Volk, Nancy Galindo, John (Toni), and Todd (Hillary Latham).  They were also grandparents to seven grandchildren, Alex...

Mary Lea Lange

Mary Lea Lange

Jul 15, 2023

 

WAUNAKEE-Mary Lea Lange (Scheuerell), age 78, lost her short but courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, July 15, 2023, surrounded by family. She was born on December 27, 1944, to the late Robert and Bertha (Ripp) Scheuerell, and graduated from Waunakee High School in 1963. She married Herman Lange Jr. in 1964, and together they had three sons. 

 

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John "Geoffrey" Turnbull

John "Geoffrey" Turnbull

Jul 15, 2023

UPDATE: A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at the Harvest Church, 5008 Linde Lane in DeForest, Wisconsin, starting at 1:00 pm with a service at 2:00 pm by Pastor Ken Van Horn and a reception to follow.  

Cross Plains—John "Geoffrey" Turnbull  passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023 with family by his side....

Gretchen Lee Colby

Gretchen Lee Colby

Jul 13, 2023

 

On July 13, 2023, at her favorite time of day, at her beloved cottage, with Perry Mason playing quietly in the background, Gretchen Colby, 92, of Madison, Wisconsin left this earth for her cabin in the sky.  She was born on December 1, 1930, to Bernice and Glen Briggs.  She graduated from Madison West high school in 1949, and...

James Marlin Okas

James Marlin Okas

Jul 12, 2023

James Marlin Okas, Papa Jim, was a wonderful husband, father, brother and grandfather. He passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 12th at UW Hospital.

Jim was born on October 30th, 1942 in Beloit, Wisconsin to Ruby B. Okas (Brewer) and John T. Okas. He attended Bishop Shanahan High School in Pennsylvania, then graduated with an Associate of Science degree in...

Fern E. Prosa

Fern E. Prosa

Jul 12, 2023

 

Deerfield – Fern Esther Prosa, age 85, passed away on July 12, 2023, after a courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer.  She was born June 8, 1938, to Herman and Esther Wille.  She married Lowell “Mouse” Prosa on April 23, 1955.

Fern was employed at Manchesters, stayed at home with her boys for a while, then was employed at now...

Coletta Mae Mulhern

Coletta Mae Mulhern

Jul 11, 2023

Coletta Mae (Davis) Mulhern, 92, died peacefully at Maple Wood of Sauk Prairie July 11, 2023. Born in Melrose WI on April 14, 1931 to George and Lydia (Davis) Deans. She married James R. Mulhern on November 3, 1949.

 

She was a mother of 5 children. After raising her family, she worked as a hostess at O’Kee Lodge and...

Robert N. Shepherd

Robert N. Shepherd

Jul 11, 2023

 

Robert N. Shepherd, 86, of Sun Prairie, WI left this earth to be with the Lord on July 11, 2023.  He was born in Appleton, WI on January 31, 1937, to the late Ted and Edna (Yaeger) Shepherd.

Robert served in the US Army in the 1960’s receiving an Honorable Discharge in 1965.  He often enjoyed telling stories of...

Kathleen Faye "Kathy" Heuvelman

Kathleen Faye "Kathy" Heuvelman

Jul 10, 2023

 

Sun Prairie – Kathleen Faye “Kathy” Heuvelman, age 79, passed away on Monday July 10, 2023, at her home in Madison.  She was born August 10, 1943, in Coldwater, Kansas.  She was the daughter of Otis J. Unruh and Helen (Dirks) Unruh.  She grew up on a farm near Wilmore, Kansas and graduated from Greensburg High School in 1961. ...

Judith "Judy" Schreiber

Judith "Judy" Schreiber

Jul 9, 2023

Judith (Judy) O’Brasky Schreiber passed away on July 9, 2023 at Agrace in Madison, WI

Judy was born in New Haven, Connecticut, in 1943, the first child of Lee and Sidney O’Brasky.  She grew up with her brother Jim and graduated from Hillhouse High School in 1960. Judy attended college at Boston University, and got a Masters Degree in Guidance...

Michael McCormick Wilson

Michael McCormick Wilson

Jul 8, 2023

In the sixteen months after receiving a diagnosis of 3 to 6 months to live due to lung disease, Mike Wilson enjoyed spending time with friends and family and especially his daughter Heather, going to the neighborhood bar, watching movies he loved, celebrating holidays and birthdays, got a tour of the Wisconsin State Crime Lab founded by his father, arguing...

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