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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.

Patricia Stanley

Patricia Stanley

Jan 17, 2023

PATRICIA DORIS STANLEY

July 15, 1943 – January 17, 2023

Patricia Doris (Rohde) Stanley, 79, of DeForest, WI, passed into the loving arms of her Savior and

Lord on January 17, with her loving husband by her side. She was born July 15, 1943 to Edwin

and Doris (Hochschild) Rohde in...

Alvin Menninga

Alvin Menninga

Jan 16, 2023

Stoughton - Alvin Menninga, age 90, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023 at Skaalen Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born on the family farm in Marion County, Iowa on October 11, 1932, the son of Gysbert and Ethel Menninga in Pella, Iowa and graduated from Pella Christian High School.  He completed his education with a bachelor of...

Andy Schmitz

Andy Schmitz

Jan 15, 2023

Andy Walter Schmitz, age 59, went back to his home planet January 15, 2023, after an extensive cardiac battle in his mortal body. He was born May 23, 1963, but his father was convinced it was March, so he celebrated two birthdays each year. OLD MAN! Andy is welcomed home by his father, Robert Schmitz, and his favorite dogs,...

Richard Attewell

Richard Attewell

Jan 15, 2023

Stoughton- Richard Lee Attewell, age 91, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at Skaalen Nursing and Rehab. He was born in Oakdale on November 12, 1931, the son of William and Geneva Attewell. Richard grew up in Tomah. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served his country honorably in the Korean war. In February 1953 Richard married...

Patricia Mair

Patricia Mair

Jan 15, 2023

MADISON - Patricia Ann Anderson Mair, age 92, passed away on January 15, 2023.  Pat was born January 31, 1930 in Milwaukee to Avis Brickson Anderson and Victor C. Anderson. The family moved to Madison when Pat was two, where her brother John was born in 1932 and her sister Mary was born in 1940.

Pat attended...

Louis Chosy, M.D., Col (Ret.) “Lou”

Louis Chosy, M.D., Col (Ret.) “Lou”

Jan 15, 2023

Louis William Chosy, age 89, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023, surrounded by family. Lou was the fifth of six children, born in 1933 to Hungarian immigrants, Julia and John Chosy, in Columbus, Ohio. As a second-generation American, Lou’s first experience speaking English was attending elementary school. He attended South High School in Columbus, graduated from Ohio State University...

Dr. Tamara Cherney

Dr. Tamara Cherney

Jan 15, 2023

Tamara Mae Cherney, DVM, died peacefully on January 15, 2023. A long-time resident and practicing veterinarian in the greater Madison area,  “Dr. Tammy” dedicated her life to the love and care of animals, touching the lives of countless animals and their owners, many of whom inevitably became life-long friends.

Tammy was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina, on...

John Hicks

John Hicks

Jan 15, 2023

For those unable to attend John's service in person, you may view the service live at the link below:

https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=63e94815-da61-442f-bd7c-335b0fcc18af

John W. Hicks of Madison, age 92, passed away peacefully with his wife at his side on January 15th, 2023, at Agrace Hospice Center in Fitchburg after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis.

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Judith Braucht

Judith Braucht

Jan 14, 2023

Judith A. (Rekers) Braucht went home to be with God on Saturday, January 14, 2023. She passed peacefully after a progressive battle with Vascular Dementia and Alzheimer’s, surrounded by family who loved her dearly.

Judy was born on June 13, 1936, in Sibley, Iowa to Ernie and Vera Stachour. She has one brother, James Stachour who remains in...

Pauline Theiler

Pauline Theiler

Jan 13, 2023

Stoughton- Pauline Lucille (Horner) Theiler, age 97, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023 at her home.  She was born in Moscow Township on April 28, 1925, the daughter of Dewey and Iva Horner.

On November 17, 1946 Pauline married Herman W. Theiler.

She is survived by her children, Paul (Kris) Theiler and Cathy Drury;...

Albert Becker

Albert Becker

Jan 12, 2023

Albert (Al) Charles Becker, age 88, passed away on January 12, 2023. He was born at home in Pepin County on June 21, 1934 to the late Walter and Edna (Berg) Becker.

Al graduated from Central H.S. in Eleva-Strum in 1952. He received his undergraduate degree from UW-River Falls and his master’s degree from UW-La Crosse.

Al served in...

Evelyn Schmale

Evelyn Schmale

Jan 12, 2023

Evelyn A. Schmale, age 91, of Waunakee, died on Thurs. Jan 12, 2023 at the Waunakee Manor Health Care Center. She was born on Aug. 18, 1931 to James and Sybilla (Adler) Taylor in Waunakee. She married William Schmale on May 23, 1953 in Dubuque, Iowa .   Bill preceded her in death in 2021.  Evelyn's sisters Shirley Gilbertson and...

Robert Richardson

Robert Richardson

Jan 11, 2023

Robert Wallace Richardson (“Bob”) of Madison, WI passed away on January 11, 2023, at the age of 79. Bob was an avid outdoorsman, skier, biker, boater, and prairie restorer. He lived life with gusto and was an active contributor to his family, church, and community. Bob was brave, kind, and leaned into the joys and possibilities of life. He...

Mary Murray

Mary Murray

Jan 11, 2023

Mary Anne Murray, age 80, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, after a long battle with dementia.   She was born on August 21, 1942 to John and Ruth Waddell.    Mary worked as a nurse early in her life, she took some time away from work to raise her children and care for her disabled daughter.   She returned to...

Joseph "Joe" Elmer

Joseph "Joe" Elmer

Jan 11, 2023

McFarland – Joseph W. “Joe” Elmer, age 69, passed away on Wednesday January 11, 2023, at Azure in Stoughton with his family by his side, after an extremely tough battle with Parkinson’s Disease.  He was born August 16, 1953, in Monroe to the late Alden and Lavern (Kremsreiter) Elmer.  Joe married Susan M. Reid on June 1, 1985, in...

Jack Steinberg

Jack Steinberg

Jan 11, 2023

Jack Steinberg, 37, died unexpectedly January 11. A native of Madison, he attended Midvale/Lincoln, Hamilton, West High, UW-Platteville, and MATC. For many years he worked as a maintenance tech and most recently as manager of his own rental properties. He was well-known in the Westmorland neighborhood for creating a haunted house every Halloween. He loved to float on the...

Mary Potter

Mary Potter

Jan 10, 2023

Mary Ann Potter (Weis), of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2023 after a long illness. Born and raised in Galena, Illinois, she worked as a registered nurse in Galena, Yosemite National Park, Minneapolis, Minnesota and, for most of her career, at the American Red Cross in Madison. She loved to do counted cross stitch, bake...

Joyce Montgomery

Joyce Montgomery

Jan 10, 2023

SUN PRAIRIE — Joyce Marie Montgomery, 93, died peacefully on January 10, 2023.

Joyce was a fiercely independent, feisty and funny matriarch to her five daughters, nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was married for 66 years to Robert E. (Tony) Montgomery, who passed away in 2014.

Joyce was born in Madison, WI, on December 18,...

Brian Friedhoff

Brian Friedhoff

Jan 9, 2023

Brian Donald Friedhoff unexpectedly and tragically left this world on January 9th, 2023. Absolutely no one was prepared for the abrupt end to a life in motion. His wife, Lesley, had been by his side for more than 15 years. Together they loved to complete DIY projects in their home, watch evening TV together, and travel. They brought the...

Henry "Bud" Freiss

Henry "Bud" Freiss

Jan 8, 2023

Henry George Freiss passed away peacefully at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, WI with his children by his side on January 8, 2023.  Henry, known by family and friends as “Bud”, was born on October 24, 1927. He was 95 years old.

Bud is survived by three of his four children, Susan Freiss, Kate Mickle (spouse David) and...

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