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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.

Ann Trainor

Ann Trainor

Nov 6, 2022

Madison-Ann Theresa Trainor, age 85, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2022. Ann was an employee at WPS for over 30 years.

Lucille “Lucy” Catherine Trainor, age 81, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022.   Lucy was an employee at M&I Bank for 40 years.

Ann was born in Madison on April 17, 1937, and...

Rosemarie "Ann" Beno

Rosemarie "Ann" Beno

Nov 4, 2022

Rosemarie Ann Beno of Verona, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2022, at the age of 91.  She was born on November 18, 1930, in Green Bay, WI to Mary and Theodore Van Caster.   She worked for the State of Wisconsin for 23 years in the finance department.

Ann is survived by her son Mark (Mary) Beno...

Scott Marlow

Scott Marlow

Nov 4, 2022

Scott A. Marlow of Madison passed away on Friday, November 4, 2022. Born in Madison, Scott was the son of Gordon and Ina (Erickson) Marlow.

Growing up with his siblings John, Jenelle and Bradley, he got into his fair share of mischief earning his lifelong nickname “Motts.” Scott made his career as a highly awarded precision machinist...

Marcel Ripp

Marcel Ripp

Nov 4, 2022

Marcel John Ripp, age 92, passed away Friday, November 4, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Madison. Marcel was born in Dane on August 31, 1930 to the late Mathias “Math” and Odelia “Tillie” (Meinholz) Ripp.

He was a veteran having been drafted to the U.S. Navy from 1956 – 1957 and assigned to Aircraft Carrier USS Valley...

Natalie Slocumb Witte

Natalie Slocumb Witte

Nov 3, 2022

 

Natalie Slocumb Witte

 

The Angelus has come.  On November 3rd, 2022, Natalie Anita Slocumb Witte departed on the journey of her parents, husband Ken and sister Aileen to the Place of Rest.  Natalie was born to Ira Otis and Anita Ida Kuechenmeister Slocumb on September 24, 1928, at Myrtle Werth Hospital in Menomonie, WI.  Her parents took...

Walter Wagner

Walter Wagner

Nov 3, 2022

Madison – Walter Anthony Wagner, age 83, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2022, at the Waunakee Manor in Waunakee. He was born on June 5, 1939, in Osijek, Yugoslavia, now Croatia, to George and Rosalia (Sostaric) Wagner. Walter married Alexandria Djisheff on August 14, 1965.

Walter is survived by his wife, Alexandria Wagner; daughter, Nikole (Peter)...

Nancy Kilen

Nancy Kilen

Nov 3, 2022

Stoughton - Nancy A. Kilen, age 80, passed away on November 3, 2022, at Agrace Hospice in Janesville.  She was born on August 4, 1942, to Raymond and Bernice (Hanson) Kollath in Washington, DC. She married Thomas Kilen on June 19, 1965. She received a Master/Library Science in 1976 from Delta State University in Cleveland, MS.   She worked as...

Donald Stanek

Donald Stanek

Nov 2, 2022

SUN PRAIRIE--Donald Eugene Stanek, age 90, passed away on All Souls Day, November 2, 2022, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. He was born on May 25, 1932, in Hillsboro, Wisconsin, to the late Wencil and Agnes Stanek. Don served our country in the United States Navy from 1953-1955.

He married Lorraine Janousek on...

Debra "Debby" Barnes

Debra "Debby" Barnes

Nov 2, 2022

SUN PRAIRIE-- Debra Marie Barnes passed away November 2, 2022 after 3 long years of battling a rare uterine cancer.  She was 68.  She spent her last weeks at home with family and friends by her side.  She was born to Mel & Darlene Franklin on Oct 23, 1954 and grew up in Darlington.  She moved to Berlin, WI...

Gary Dunham

Gary Dunham

Nov 2, 2022

Gary Dunham

Born March 5, 1951 - Died November 2, 2022

Gary died at home early in the morning on November 2, while the stars shone bright and the half-moon waxed. He was surrounded and held closely by his family while he left for his next adventure. The rooster crowed, the blue-jay visited our balcony,...

Sandra Jahr

Sandra Jahr

Nov 1, 2022

Sandra Jo Jahr, age 67 of Madison, WI, passed away on Nov. 1, 2022 in her sleep.

Sandy was born on May 19, 1955 to Ronald Jahr and Marcella (Jahr) Sanftleben in Madison, WI.

Sandy was preceded in death by her parents and a brother Ricky Lee Jahr (1956-1993)

Sandy is survived by her...

Paul Pulvermacher Sr.

Paul Pulvermacher Sr.

Nov 1, 2022

Madison - Paul J. Pulvermacher, Sr., age 88, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Tuesday November 1, 2022. Paul was born in Madison, WI on July, 4, 1934 to Arthur and Anna (Schmidt) Pulvermacher.

After graduating Central High in Madison, Paul served in the Air Force from 1952 till 1956. Once...

Nolan Brandenburg

Nolan Brandenburg

Nov 1, 2022

Nolan Scott Brandenburg was born in Meriter Hospital in Madison, WI, on November 7, 2002. Nolan died by suicide on November 1, 2022, after a long and courageous battle with depression. Nolan’s pain became unbearable, and the courage to continue their battle was no longer enough.

Nolan lived in Oregon, WI; Madison, WI; and the Twin Cities...

Mary K. Nelson

Mary K. Nelson

Oct 30, 2022

Nelson, Mary K. “Mickey”

Middleton:  Mary Katherine “Mickey” Nelson, quietly passed away on October 30 at the Agrace HospiceCare, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born in Baraboo, WI in 1935. After graduating from St. Mary’s Nursing school in 1956, she met the love of her life, Burt Nelson, while working at Mendota State...

Michael Smith

Michael Smith

Oct 29, 2022

Michael Wesley Arthur Smith, age 54 of Sauk City, and formerly Verona; where he was raised; passed away on October 29th, 2022 at UW hospital surrounded by his family and friends. He was born in North Carolina at the Camp Lejeune Naval Hospital.  Son of Michael Clifford and Marilyn Carol (Wardle) Smith. He attended Verona Area Schools; where he...

Carolyn Dawson

Carolyn Dawson

Oct 29, 2022

Dawson, Carolyn, PhD, RN

Madison - Carolyn Dawson, age 89, of Madison, passed away on October 29, 2022.  She was born on December 6, 1932, in Lawrence, Massachusetts, to William R. and Clara M. Dawson (nee Ulrich).

Carolyn had a distinguished career in clinical nursing, nursing education and research.  She graduated with a bachelor’s degree...

Leo Hendricks

Leo Hendricks

Oct 28, 2022

Leo Ambrose Hendricks, age 96, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 28, 2022. He was born on August 28, 1926 in De Pere, WI, the son of Herbert and Elizabeth (Gerrits) Hendricks.

He served in the Navy from 1944-1946. He married Kathleen (Goethe) on June 28, 1952 in Green Bay, WI. Leo worked at...

Dean Schmidt

Dean Schmidt

Oct 27, 2022

Private services will be held.

Cress Funeral Service--Sun Prairie

608-837-9054

Lisa Croissant

Lisa Croissant

Oct 26, 2022

Lisa A. Croissant, age 62 passed away on October 26, 2022. She was born in Madison, WI on October 4, 1960 to the late Arnold Turk and Donna Cook. Lisa is survived by husband Paul Croissant, stepchildren Chad Croissant and Val (Matt) Madsen, grandchildren Paige and Zoe Madsen, stepdad Ronald Cook, brother Larry Turk (Julie), sister Linda Schlueter (Del)...

Tara Brown

Tara Brown

Oct 25, 2022

Stoughton- Tara Nancy Eberts Brown passed away at home on October 25, 2022 after a one year courageous battle with glioblastoma. She was born in Swan River, Manitoba, Canada on October 16, 1953 to Audrey and Monty Eberts.

She attended the University of Wisconsin Whitewater where she graduated with a degree in business and met her future...

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