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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.

Steven Vicen

Steven Vicen

Feb 3, 2023

Steven A. Vicen, aged 82, of Madison, WI passed away peacefully at home on February 3rd, 2023. Steve was born July 15, 1940 in Milwaukee, WI to Steven C. Vicen and Elizabth W. (née Neefe) Vicen.

Steve lived his entire life in Wisconsin, graduating high school in Brookfield and attending Lakeland College in Sheboygan. In 1965, Steve...

Ronald Eldridge

Ronald Eldridge

Feb 3, 2023

Ronald Eldridge, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023 at the age of 60. He was born on March 25, 1962 in Madison, Wisconsin to Viola Yusten and Russell Yusten.

Ronald is survived by his wife Diane Eldridge; sister Linda Rice (Steve Rice); brother Lairy Eldridge; son Joseph Eldridge (April Klingaman), daughter Angela Roberts (Shane Roberts; grandchildren...

Pauline Bruhnke

Pauline Bruhnke

Feb 2, 2023

Pauline (Polly) Vaughn Bruhnke passed away at home on February 2, 2023 surrounded by family.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was born February 9, 1934 on a farm near Mabel, Minnesota, the daughter of Elmer and Lillie (Vatland) Thompson. She graduated from Winona High School in Winona, MN in 1951. She...

Maryellen Fuller

Maryellen Fuller

Feb 1, 2023

**Visitors will need to use Heritage Oaks main entrance, 6205 Mineral Point Road, to get to the Resurrection Chapel**

Mary Ellen Fuller (MaryEllen), age 101, died on February 1, 2023 in Madison, Wisconsin. She was born August 15, 1921 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Carl and May (Williams) Wipson.  As a child, she moved from...

Dennis Sandora

Dennis Sandora

Feb 1, 2023

Dennis James Sandora, age 73, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, of Middleton, WI, passed away at home on Wednesday, February 1, 2023. Dennis was born on April 5, 1949, in Detroit, MI, the son of Bart and Virginia (Sproviero) Sandora. After graduating from Lake View High School in St Clair Shores, MI, he joined the US Army,...

Dolores Durtschi

Dolores Durtschi

Feb 1, 2023

SUN PRAIRIE/STEVENS POINT--Dolores M. Durtschi, age 91 of Sun Prairie, WI died peacefully at Oakwood Village-Prairie Ridge Assisted Living, on February 1, 2023.

Dolores was born on October 31, 1931 to Arne and Hazel (Showers) Lerwick. She grew up in Madison WI, attending Madison schools and graduating from Madison East High School.

On October 31,...

Marilyn Hurst

Marilyn Hurst

Feb 1, 2023

Marilyn B. Hurst, age 90, passed away February 1st, 2023, from natural causes. A private memorial gathering will be held for immediate family on the shore of Lake Superior, a place dear to her.

Marilyn was born in 1932 in Glenside, PA, the second daughter of Walter and Ethel. She graduated from Washington University in St. Louis...

Larry Seitz

Larry Seitz

Feb 1, 2023

SUN PRAIRIE -- Larry Seitz passed away on February 1, 2023 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg surrounded by his family after a brief illness.  Larry was born in LaCrosse, WI on March 20, 1940 to John and Anita (Pitcher) Seitz.  He attended LaCrosse schools and was a 1958 graduate of LaCrosse Central High School.  He served in the U.S....

Daniel Grim

Daniel Grim

Feb 1, 2023

Stoughton- Daniel Richard Grim, age 77, of Stoughton Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at Stoughton Health Hospital.  Daniel was born September 13, 1946 in Richland Center, Wisconsin to the late Carl and Lois (Cook) Grim.  He married Barbara Kay (Johnson) Grim on August 7, 1999, in Stoughton.

Daniel worked for 26 years doing research...

Virgil Jurrens

Virgil Jurrens

Jan 31, 2023

Jurrens, Virgil C.

Madison:  Virgil C. Jurrens, age 88, passed away January 31, 2023. He was born November 22, 1934 the son of Tim and Lena (Roll) Jurrens in Tyndall, SD.  Virgil graduated from Avon High School in 1953, and married Maxine M. Mayer June 17, 1955 in Avon SD.  He was employed by Burroughs / Unisys...

Walter Jankowski

Walter Jankowski

Jan 30, 2023

January 30, 2023, marks the end to an incredible story. Walter Stephen Jankowski has left his broken body and this broken world behind and joined those who have gone before him. May he rest in peace…finally.

Walt was born in Florence, Wisconsin on July 19, 1937, to Walter and Elizabeth (Bal) Jankowski. As the stories are told,...

Norma Motl

Norma Motl

Jan 30, 2023

Norma Otilia Brown-Myrah-Motl, age 96 of Sun Prairie, WI passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023 as a patient at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, WI, where she was hospitalized after having a catastrophic stroke at her residence.

Norma Otilia Brown was born July 7, 1926 in Radisson, WI to Otelia Madson and James Harding Brown. She...

John D. Howat

John D. Howat

Jan 29, 2023

 

John D. Howat passed away in his home due to Parkinson’s disease at the age of 75 on January 29, 2023.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Bruce Sr. and Ruby, as well as his granddaughter, Eliza.  John is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy, his son, Adam, his stepdaughter, Tanya, his grand kids, Breda and Keller,...

Iraj Hormozi

Iraj Hormozi

Jan 29, 2023

Iraj (Ira) Hormozi, age 85, was freed from the last chapter of his life that did not represent the vibrant person he was on January 29th, 2023. He was born in Hamadan, Iran Mar 21st, 1937. He was one of four brothers and 2 sisters. He had always been different from the rest and wanted to go beyond his...

James "Jim" Lawler

James "Jim" Lawler

Jan 29, 2023

Professor James “Jim” Edward Lawler of Madison, Wisconsin, died on Sunday, January 29, 2023, at the age of 71.  After battling metastatic melanoma for several months, he died peacefully with his beloved wife Kathy, their two daughters, and his family by his side. He received exceptional care from the UW Carbone Cancer Center, Agrace Hospice, and companion, Kip Rosenthal.

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Joshua "Josh" Strohmenger

Joshua "Josh" Strohmenger

Jan 28, 2023

Joshua A. Strohmenger, age 32, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 28, 2023. Josh was born on July 13, 1990 in Madison, WI.

Josh embraced the spirit of the outdoors. He was his happiest outside, sitting in a tree stand, waiting for the perfect buck.  Josh was often with close friends fishing, hunting, and sinking the occasional...

Mary Jean Schneeberger

Mary Jean Schneeberger

Jan 28, 2023

Stoughton- Mary Jean Schneeberger, age 72, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Agrace HospiceCare with her husband Hans by her side. She was born in Stoughton on November 2, 1950, the daughter of Arnold and Mary (Lacy) Thompson.

Mary and Hans Schneeberger have been together since 1971, they were married on November 13, 1976....

Joan Leffler

Joan Leffler

Jan 28, 2023

Joan Leffler died on January 28, 2023, from metastatic breast cancer. Joan was born on July 25, 1949, in Detroit to Fred and Mary Westgate. She attended the public schools in Royal Oak, Michigan, received her BA in French from Alma College, and her MA in Spanish from the UW-Madison.

In the 1970s she worked as a...

H. Jed Pierce

H. Jed Pierce

Jan 27, 2023

H. Jed Pierce, age 84, passed away peacefully no longer held hostage from dementia. Jed was born in Stevens Point on January 4, 1939 to the late Maurice and Martha (Poad) Pierce.

He was a graduate of Portage High School, Class of ’56. Jed was united in marriage to Bonnie Schwanz on May 23, 1959 in Baraboo....

Maria Armendariz

Maria Armendariz

Jan 27, 2023

Maria De Los Angeles has joined the heavenly angels after a long and courageous fight with cancer.

Maria was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and Aunt. She leaves her husband, Moises Armendariz, daughters: Patricia & Perla, granddaughters: Brenda, Aries & Ruby, and several family relatives.

Maria enjoyed spending time with friends, cooking and hosting family...

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