Obituaries
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.
Fred Newmann
Feb 10, 2023
Renowned educator Fred M. Newmann, 86, Emeritus Professor of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2023, surrounded by his family. Born in Chicago January 5, 1937, to Maxine (Goldstine) Newmann and Harold Newmann, Fred grew up in Highland Park, Illinois, with his beloved younger brothers John and Bill. He graduated from...
Aaron Stokstad
Feb 9, 2023
Stoughton - Aaron Kiley Stokstad, age 43, of Stoughton, WI passed away peacefully on Thursday February 9, 2023, surrounded by his family.
Aaron was born in Stoughton, WI on January 11, 1980, the son of Dan and Debra Stokstad. He was a middle child, sandwiched between an older brother Kevin and younger sister Maggie. In his younger...
Mary Grady
Feb 8, 2023
Mary E. Grady, a dear long-time resident of Stoughton, WI, died suddenly on February 8th,
2023. She suffered a massive stroke at home, and died peacefully 4 days later at St. Mary’s
Hospital, surrounded by her loved ones.
Mary was born on June 6th, 1951 to the late Francis and Ida Mae Janowak,...
James Klevgard
Feb 8, 2023
James W. (Jim) “Jimmy” Klevgard passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, at home, with his wife Jeane by his side, on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023.
A full obituary will follow announcing a celebration of his life to be held at a later date.
We welcome you to share your memories here on Jim's tribute...
Dennis Klawes
Feb 7, 2023
Stoughton – Dennis John Klawes, age 76, passed away on Tuesday February 7, 2023, at the Stoughton Hospital. He was born July 19, 1946, in Waukesha County to the late William and Lucy (Grabow) Klawes.
Dennis served in the US Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. He married Susan Berg on March 22, 1985. Dennis worked for...
Ellen “Ellie” Fassbender
Feb 7, 2023
Fassbender, Ellen “Ellie”
WAUNAKEE – Ellen “Ellie” Fassbender, 81, died peacefully in her sleep on February 7, 2023. Her family, friends, students, and everyone she met remains positively changed by her presence. Like Shel Silverstein’s “The Giving Tree” Ellie gave her full self to all those who were fortunate to know her. Ellie was born in Marshfield,...
Robin (Riley) Snowden
Feb 7, 2023
Service Update:
A Memorial Mass is planned for September 6, 2023 at 11 AM at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 209 South Street, Waunakee, WI 53597. Friends may call at the church from 10:30 AM until the time of Mass. In lieu of flowers or memorials, donations in Robin’s name can be made to the Dane County Humane Society,...
Nancy Lemkuhl
Feb 7, 2023
Nancy Breithaupt Lemkuhl died on Tuesday, February 7th after a short illness. Nancy was born to Frederic and Hazel (Lanpheer) Breithaupt in 1924. She was raised in Milwaukee and attended Ward Belmont and Lawrence University graduating with a degree in Music. She taught music for a short time in Michigan before returning home to Milwaukee. She married Marvin Lemkuhl in...
Wade "Goomie" Swenson-Voiss
Feb 6, 2023
Wade (Goomie) Swenson-Voiss, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 33 on Monday, February 6, 2023. He was born on January 30, 1990 in Madison, WI to Billie Jo Swenson and Wade Voiss.
Wade (Goomie) played football in his early years and became a huge fan of the Green Bay Packers. He enjoyed spending time with his...
Audrey Halverson
Feb 6, 2023
Stoughton- Audrey Mae (Dybevik) Halverson, age 92, passed away on Monday February 6, 2023, at Skaalen Home in Stoughton. She was born December 3, 1930, to the late Jens and Mildred (Lund) Dybevik. She is a 1948 graduate of Stoughton High School and received her teaching certificate from Whitewater College. She taught at Bass Lake School, Utica School, Lakeside...
Leatha "Donna" Hoff
Feb 5, 2023
Stoughton – Leatha “Donna” Hoff, age 93, passed away on Sunday February 5, 2023, in Portage. Donna was born November 19, 1929, in Gratiot, Wisconsin to the late Lester and Reatha (Robertson) Klein. She married Carl Hoff on February 2, 1948, in San Antonio, Texas. Donna loved spending time with her family, sewing and crocheting, and is a lifelong...
Betty Halseth
Feb 3, 2023
Betty Halseth passed away Friday February 3, 2023, at Agrace Hospice Care. She was born to Alfred Blizard and Helen (Stower) Blizard on July 27, 1934, in Crookston, MN. Betty married Robert Halseth on September 7, 1957, in La Crosse, WI. She went to school for interior design. Betty loved to paint and was a talented artist. She painted...
Rebecca "Becky" Hudrlik
Feb 3, 2023
Rebecca Rae Hudrlik, known to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren as “Mimi”, died peacefully in her sleep at New Perspective Senior Living in Sun Prairie, WI on February 3, 2023.
Becky was born on December 6, 1940 in Chicago, IL to Jeanette and Sigurd Jones. She grew up in LaGrange, IL graduating from Lyons Township High School. Becky...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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