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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.

Laura Soldner

Laura Soldner

Dec 10, 2022

Sun Prairie-Laura E. Soldner (Engel) age 84, died peacefully at home on Saturday, December 10, 2022. She was born on November 16, 1938, in Madison. Laura was united in marriage to Harvey E. Soldner on March 13, 1957. She was a lifelong resident of Sun Prairie and loved shopping, a good flea market, and Beanie Babies.

Laura...

Donald Snyder

Donald Snyder

Dec 9, 2022

DONALD ELLIFF SNYDER

Donald Snyder left this life on Friday, December 9, 2022.  He was born in Peoria IL on February 11, 1932, to Lawrence Burns Snyder and Elizabeth Elliff Snyder. He graduated from Peoria High School and in1953 received degrees in history and music from Carleton College, Northfield MN. Don completed two semesters of graduate study...

Donald "Don" Lewis

Donald "Don" Lewis

Dec 8, 2022

Lewis, Donald E.

Middleton:  Donald Edward Lewis, age 88, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 8, 2022.  He was born February 16, 1934, the son of Dewey and Clara (Meier) Lewis in Madison.

Don graduated from Madison West High School in 1952 and attended Madison Business College.  He volunteered to the Marine Corps from 1954-57. After...

Douglas Holewinski

Douglas Holewinski

Dec 8, 2022

Madison - In loving memory of Douglas Holewinski (“The Dad”) who passed away on December 8th, 2022. He was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin on April 2nd, 1962, to Carol Bundy (Birr) and Jim Holewinski.

In 1984, Doug met the love of his life in Huntsville, Texas. Doug and Maribel’s relationship began while working together at a...

Christina Dolan

Christina Dolan

Dec 8, 2022

Monona- Christina Ann Dolan, age 52, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, December 8, 2022. She fought a short but brave battle with cancer. Christina was born August 21, 1970, the daughter of Larry and Peggy (Pulvermacher) Brown.

Christina graduated from Deerfield High School in 1988. She worked a few different jobs over the years,...

June Kittle

June Kittle

Dec 7, 2022

Sun Prairie- June Ellen Kittle, age 98, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 7, 2022. She was born in Milwaukee on January 16, 1924, the daughter of Richard and Adeline Weiler. June graduated from Bayview High School and attended Milwaukee Vocational School. She enlisted in the Coast Guard and served as a Yeoman for 2 and one-half years during...

Robert "Martini Bob" Perry

Robert "Martini Bob" Perry

Dec 7, 2022

Madison – Robert Edward Perry “Martini Bob”, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at Bay at Belmont Nursing Home.  He was born on April 24, 1944 in Madison, the son of Clifford and Myrtle (Brockmiller) Perry.  He married Cindy Lee on February 14, 1970 in Madison.  Cindy was the love of his life for many years. ...

Joel Guillermo

Joel Guillermo

Dec 6, 2022

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Joel Lucero Guillermo, age 46, passed away unexpectedly from a heart failure on December 6th, 2022.  Joel was born on November 11, 1976 as the youngest of six children to Irenea Lucero Francisco and Norberto Guillermo in Manila, Philippines.

Joel was a perfect fiancé, son, brother, cousin, future stepdad, and friend. ...

Cheryl Searls

Cheryl Searls

Dec 6, 2022

MADISON - Cheryl C. Searls, age 75, of Madison, passed away peacefully at Brookdale Stonefield on Tuesday, December 6, 2022. Cheryl was born in Minnesota, on November 9, 1947, to Kurt Kramer and Leona (Ford) Kramer. She married the love of her life, Jim, in 1968. They moved to Madison, where they lived until Jim's passing in 2017.

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Amarjit Gill

Amarjit Gill

Dec 6, 2022

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Verona:  Amarjit Kaur Gill, age 35, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2022 in Madison.  A service will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, December 10, 2022 at the Cress...

John Gregorich

John Gregorich

Dec 6, 2022

John M. Gregorich passed away December 5 at his home.  He was born June 16,1936 to Matt and Katie (Klapatauskas) Gregorich at Greenwood, WI.  John excelled in a variety of sports in high school and college.  After he graduated with honors from Greenwood High School he enlisted in the Army.  He was deployed to Japan for much of his two-year duty. ...

Medford "Mike Or Meddy" Marty

Medford "Mike Or Meddy" Marty

Dec 5, 2022

Medford “Mike or Meddy” Junior Marty, age 98 of Waunakee passed away on December 5, 2022 at Waunakee Manor.  He was born on June 3, 1924 in Mt. Vernon, Wisconsin, the son of Minor “Mike” and Elzira (nee Bonner) Marty.  He married Dorothy “Dot” Mae Artis on April 16, 1958 in Madison, Wisconsin.

Mike graduated from Mt....

Kenneth Day

Kenneth Day

Dec 5, 2022

Kenneth Charles Day, 84, of Madison, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2022, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg.

He was born in Old Town, Maine, on August 23, 1938, the son of Edward and Estelle Day. He was stationed in Germany during his military service, was a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, and held...

Julie Stark Cole

Julie Stark Cole

Dec 4, 2022

Beaver Dam/Sun Prairie- Julie Ann Stark Cole, age 62, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at UW Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Columbus on November 16, 1960, the daughter of Herman and Eleanor Stark.

Julie grew up in Marshall and attended Marshall High School. She loved her cats, enjoyed taking walks, and...

Doris Seim

Doris Seim

Dec 4, 2022

Madison – Doris M Seim, age 85, passed into eternal rest on Sunday December 4, 2022.  Her husband John Seim preceded her in death on September 8, 2012.  They were married 54 years and 8 months.    They were the parents of four daughters and one son, grandparents of one granddaughter and four grandsons and two great granddaughters.  She is...

Elizabeth Schurman

Elizabeth Schurman

Dec 4, 2022

Elizabeth (Betty) Rhodes Schurman, 92, passed away on December 4th 2022 at St Mary’s Care Center- memory care unit in Madison Wisconsin from natural causes and peacefully in her sleep.  Betty was born in Madison on September 8th, 1930 to Walter C. and Eleanor (Hepper) Rhodes.

After attending Randall School, she graduated from Madison West High School...

Bob Nonte

Bob Nonte

Dec 3, 2022

Bob passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022.

Everyone has stories. They tell who we are, what we value, as well as who and what we love.

Bob’s stories illustrate the life of a quiet, modest, and intelligent gentleman who loved his family, friends, music, nature, helping others, and his Good Shepherd.

His...

Arthur "Art" Watson

Arthur "Art" Watson

Dec 2, 2022

Arthur “Art” Watson passed away surrounded by family on December 2nd, 2022 from complications of multiple myeloma. He was born on May 19th, 1955 in Neenah, WI to Beatrice Libbey and David Otis Watson.

Art grew up water skiing and fishing on Lake Winneconne with his best friend, John. He loved gardening and deer hunting at the...

Karl Schwenk

Karl Schwenk

Dec 2, 2022

Karl A. Schwenk, age 82, passed away December 2, 2022.  Karl was born February 5, 1940, in Chicago, IL, to Laverne and Karl Schwenk.

He attended Chicago schools until transferring from Lane Tech to Palatine Township High School where he participated in football and wrestling.  He was awarded the recognition of being the “Senior athlete of the...

Suzanne Dungan

Suzanne Dungan

Dec 2, 2022

Suzanne Dungan, 79, of Madison, WI, peacefully passed away on December 2, 2022, surrounded by her three children. Suzie was born in Milwaukee, WI on October 15, 1943, to Leonard and Doris Schlitz. She was a proud member of the Class of 1962 at Wauwatosa East High School and went on to earn a Bachelor of Education from the...

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