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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.
Pamela Kay Winne
Sep 16, 2024
Pamela Kay Winne, age 73, passed away following a yearlong battle with Myleomafibrosis on September 16, 2024, at UW Hospital in Madison, WI. She was born on May 16, 1951, in Belvidere, IL, the daughter of Clifford and Patricia Winne. She married Terry Everson on July 2, 1990 in the Supreme Court chambers in the State Capital, with Chief Justice...
Ronald A. Leikness
Sep 16, 2024
Stoughton- Ronald Alan Leikness, Sr., age 85, passed away on September 16, 2024 surrounded by family in his home. He was born February 15, 1939, in Stoughton, Wisconsin, the beloved son of Clarence and Anna (Offerdahl) Leikness.
Ron’s life was defined by his commitment and service. He proudly served in the Army during the Korean War, a period he looked back...
Charles E. Vandergriff
Sep 16, 2024
Deerfield – Charles “Charlie” Vandergriff, 46, of Deerfield, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, September 16, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on March 15, 1978, in Peoria, IL, he was the son of Charles and Veronica (VanAcker) Vandergriff.
Charlie graduated from Elkhorn High School and met the love of his life, Stephanie, in 2005 while working at...
Marilyn Jean Ryan
Sep 16, 2024
Marilyn Jean Ryan, Madison, 82, was released from her struggle with a long illness on September 16, 2024. She leaves behind Larry, her devoted husband of sixty years, her loving son James (Manchester, MI), and her sister and lifelong confidante and kindred spirit, Susan Church (Donald) Halifax, Nova Scotia. She was predeceased by her beloved daughter Laura, forever cherished in...
Caroline Joan Lippincott
Sep 15, 2024
Caroline Joan Lippincott passed away on September 15, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin at the age of 84.
She was born in Stephen, Minnesota on June 26, 1940 to Roman and Regina Kuznia.
Caroline attended the University of North Dakota, where she received her degree in Education. After graduation she moved to Minneapolis and started teaching. Her passion for teaching eventually led her...
David Brian Kissinger
Sep 15, 2024
David Brian Kissinger, a beloved brother, son, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2024, at the age of 56, following a courageous battle with liver cancer.
Born on October 31, 1967, to Chris (Anderson/Kissinger) Roberts and Ken Kissinger, David was a joyful, kind, and curious child, full of energy, whose shenanigans landed him in the ER more than...
Timothy A. Draxler
Sep 14, 2024
A loving father, Timothy Alan Draxler, 65, passed away at his home on September 14, 2024 after a 3 year battle with cancer. Tim follows his wife Kathleen A. (Madsen) Draxler in death, whom he married on June 10, 1989; and will be dearly missed by his three sons, Michael, Alex and Sean.
He was born November 26, 1958, at St....
Keith Edward Muellenbach
Sep 14, 2024
Sun Prairie- Keith Edward Muellenbach, age 51, passed away on September 14, 2024 at home in Sun Prairie Wisconsin, after a valiant fight against colon cancer. In the days leading up to his death, Keith was surrounded by family and friends who came to show their love and support.
Keith was born on May 19, 1973 to Kevin and Kathy (Neumeyer)...
Ellen Bernice Merlis
Sep 13, 2024
Ellen Merlis, 79, of Sun Prairie, WI, passed away on September 13, 2024. Ellen Bernice Kowalcyzk was born in Chicago, IL on October 28, 1944, much of her childhood was spent in LaCrosse, and later, Kouts, Indiana. Ellen returned to Chicago for nurse’s training, and there met her husband, Tony Merlis, and several lifelong friends. Early in their marriage, Ellen...
James E. Stout
Sep 13, 2024
Madison- James E. Stout, age 78, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024 at his home after a battle with COPD. He was born in Richland County on March 30, 1946, the son of Thomas and Bernadine Stout. Jim graduated from Central High School. He worked many years at Montgomery Ward out of high school. During the years he lived...
Merle S. Sweet
Sep 13, 2024
Merle Sweet, age 81, passed away early on September 13, 2024, (the 10th of Elul 5784), at home in Madison, Wisconsin. The funeral will take place on Sunday, September 15th at 1:00 PM at Cress Funeral Home on 3610 Speedway Road, in Madison followed by burial at Forest Hill Cemetery. The service will be live-streamed at the following link: https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=52f1cfc4-deb2-4666-b155-5490c0517319
Merle...
James Edward Lake
Sep 12, 2024
James Edward Lake, age 90, passed away peacefully September 12, 2024 at his home in Madison. He was a loving husband of 58 years to Shirley (née Seaman), with whom he traveled the world; a caring parent to their son and father figure to their son’s friends and several international students; a beloved figure in both the Dudgeon-Monroe neighborhood and...
James L. Zobjeck
Sep 12, 2024
James L. Zobjeck, age 76, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2024 in Madison Wisconsin. Jim’s love of music and dancing were his greatest passions, and his kind and gentle nature evident to all those who knew him. His daughter was the light of his life and he felt especially fortunate to have recently met his new grandson Apollo.
Jim is...
Darlene Augusta Wolter
Sep 11, 2024
Darlene Augusta Wolter, age 98, passed away peacefully in the presence of her family, on September 11, 2024. She had been a resident of Dane County, Wisconsin, for the past 20 years.
Darlene was born on November 18, 1925, to Hertha and Cecil Piere, in Norfolk, Nebraska, but spent the majority of her childhood in Fremont, graduating from Fremont High School...
Kathleen Louise "Kathy" Bolton
Sep 11, 2024
BOLTON, Kathleen Louise 73 Middleton
Kathleen Louise Zellers Bolton, age 73, of Middleton passed away on September 11, 2024, at UW Hospital Madison WI. Kathy was born on May 3, 1951, to Archie and Ruth (Gunderson) Zellers. She married Michael Bolton on July 1, 1989, in Prairie Du Sac, WI
Kathy graduated from Mount Morris High School in 1969 and attended UW...
Andrew Thomas Stebnitz
Sep 10, 2024
Andrew Thomas Stebnitz, 51, passed away after a two year cancer battle on September 10, 2024 in the arms of his loving family at Agrace Hospice Center in Madison. He was born to Georgianna and Gary Stebnitz on May 11, 1973. Andy was prominent in real estate circles in Dane County for over 30 years. As a broker, he was...
Jessica Heather Strasia
Sep 10, 2024
Strasia, Jessica
Verona: Jessica Strasia, age 43, passed away at home Tuesday, September 10, 2024. She was born November 9, 1980 the daughter of Tina (John) Schlough in Madison. Jessica married Rhys Strasia January 1, 2023 in Verona.
Jessica was the ultimate mom to a blended family making her kids feel special even with commonplace events. She loved to attend her children’s...
Benjamin Benson
Sep 8, 2024
Benjamin “Skip” “Boo” A. Benson, age 83, died on Sunday, September 8, 2024, after courageously fighting cancer. Born in Elkhorn, WI on June 16, 1941, to Benjamin Benson and Evelyn Christensen.
Ben served as a proud veteran of the United States Air Force from 1959 to 1963. He was also a dedicated teacher and educator for nearly 50-years, at both Van...
Carrie L. Grimmer
Sep 8, 2024
It’s impossible to encapsulate all of who Carrie was in a few short paragraphs, because the honest truth is that no amount of words would be able to describe the impact that Carrie had on the lives around her.
Anywhere she lived, whether it was in Illinois, where she grew up or in Missouri where she started her life with Kurt,...
Milton "Milt" E. Hyland
Sep 8, 2024
Milton Edward Hyland, known affectionately as Milt, passed away on September 8, 2024, in Madison, Wisconsin, at the age of 77. Born on July 10, 1947, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Milt spent 76 years in Minnesota, the state he always considered home.
Milt proudly served in the Army from 1968 to 1972, with postings at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and Vicenza, Italy. His...
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