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.
Larry Seitz
Feb 1, 2023
SUN PRAIRIE -- Larry Seitz passed away on February 1, 2023 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg surrounded by his family after a brief illness. Larry was born in LaCrosse, WI on March 20, 1940 to John and Anita (Pitcher) Seitz. He attended LaCrosse schools and was a 1958 graduate of LaCrosse Central High School. He served in the U.S....
Daniel Grim
Feb 1, 2023
Stoughton- Daniel Richard Grim, age 77, of Stoughton Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at Stoughton Health Hospital. Daniel was born September 13, 1946 in Richland Center, Wisconsin to the late Carl and Lois (Cook) Grim. He married Barbara Kay (Johnson) Grim on August 7, 1999, in Stoughton.
Daniel worked for 26 years doing research...
Virgil Jurrens
Jan 31, 2023
Jurrens, Virgil C.
Madison: Virgil C. Jurrens, age 88, passed away January 31, 2023. He was born November 22, 1934 the son of Tim and Lena (Roll) Jurrens in Tyndall, SD. Virgil graduated from Avon High School in 1953, and married Maxine M. Mayer June 17, 1955 in Avon SD. He was employed by Burroughs / Unisys...
Walter Jankowski
Jan 30, 2023
January 30, 2023, marks the end to an incredible story. Walter Stephen Jankowski has left his broken body and this broken world behind and joined those who have gone before him. May he rest in peace…finally.
Walt was born in Florence, Wisconsin on July 19, 1937, to Walter and Elizabeth (Bal) Jankowski. As the stories are told,...
Norma Motl
Jan 30, 2023
Norma Otilia Brown-Myrah-Motl, age 96 of Sun Prairie, WI passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023 as a patient at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, WI, where she was hospitalized after having a catastrophic stroke at her residence.
Norma Otilia Brown was born July 7, 1926 in Radisson, WI to Otelia Madson and James Harding Brown. She...
John D. Howat
Jan 29, 2023
John D. Howat passed away in his home due to Parkinson’s disease at the age of 75 on January 29, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bruce Sr. and Ruby, as well as his granddaughter, Eliza. John is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy, his son, Adam, his stepdaughter, Tanya, his grand kids, Breda and Keller,...
Iraj Hormozi
Jan 29, 2023
Iraj (Ira) Hormozi, age 85, was freed from the last chapter of his life that did not represent the vibrant person he was on January 29th, 2023. He was born in Hamadan, Iran Mar 21st, 1937. He was one of four brothers and 2 sisters. He had always been different from the rest and wanted to go beyond his...
James "Jim" Lawler
Jan 29, 2023
Professor James “Jim” Edward Lawler of Madison, Wisconsin, died on Sunday, January 29, 2023, at the age of 71. After battling metastatic melanoma for several months, he died peacefully with his beloved wife Kathy, their two daughters, and his family by his side. He received exceptional care from the UW Carbone Cancer Center, Agrace Hospice, and companion, Kip Rosenthal.
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Joshua "Josh" Strohmenger
Jan 28, 2023
Joshua A. Strohmenger, age 32, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 28, 2023. Josh was born on July 13, 1990 in Madison, WI.
Josh embraced the spirit of the outdoors. He was his happiest outside, sitting in a tree stand, waiting for the perfect buck. Josh was often with close friends fishing, hunting, and sinking the occasional...
Mary Jean Schneeberger
Jan 28, 2023
Stoughton- Mary Jean Schneeberger, age 72, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Agrace HospiceCare with her husband Hans by her side. She was born in Stoughton on November 2, 1950, the daughter of Arnold and Mary (Lacy) Thompson.
Mary and Hans Schneeberger have been together since 1971, they were married on November 13, 1976....
Joan Leffler
Jan 28, 2023
Joan Leffler died on January 28, 2023, from metastatic breast cancer. Joan was born on July 25, 1949, in Detroit to Fred and Mary Westgate. She attended the public schools in Royal Oak, Michigan, received her BA in French from Alma College, and her MA in Spanish from the UW-Madison.
In the 1970s she worked as a...
H. Jed Pierce
Jan 27, 2023
H. Jed Pierce, age 84, passed away peacefully no longer held hostage from dementia. Jed was born in Stevens Point on January 4, 1939 to the late Maurice and Martha (Poad) Pierce.
He was a graduate of Portage High School, Class of ’56. Jed was united in marriage to Bonnie Schwanz on May 23, 1959 in Baraboo....
Maria Armendariz
Jan 27, 2023
Maria De Los Angeles has joined the heavenly angels after a long and courageous fight with cancer.
Maria was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and Aunt. She leaves her husband, Moises Armendariz, daughters: Patricia & Perla, granddaughters: Brenda, Aries & Ruby, and several family relatives.
Maria enjoyed spending time with friends, cooking and hosting family...
Audrey Kampmeier
Jan 26, 2023
McFarland – Audrey Mae Kampmeier, age, 59, passed away on Thursday January 26, 2023, at UW Hospital in Madison. She was born August 19, 1963, in Madison to the late Maurice and Donna (Olson) Kampmeier. Audrey is a 1981 graduate of McFarland High School.
Audrey worked for Swanson’s and also Oscar Mayer and retired in 2014 for...
Ann Richards
Jan 25, 2023
Ann Margaret Richards was born August 26, 1961, in Madison, Wisconsin to James and Charlotte Richards. She grew up in Madison and Stoughton, graduating from Stoughton High School and earning her Bachelor’s degree from UW-Platteville. She worked for years in the restaurant industry, ending that career with management of various Ovens of Brittany restaurants. She then became involved in...
Fredric T. Williams
Jan 24, 2023
Fredric T. (COACH) Williams, Age 85 of Madison passed away on January 24th, 2023 surrounded by family and friends. He was born on March 8th, 1937 in Madison, Wisconsin, the son of Dr. David L and Leta B Williams. He married his loving wife Joyce M. (Wentland) on June 27th, 1964 in Madison, Wisconsin.
He attended Madison...
Judith Broman
Jan 24, 2023
Judith Ann “Judy” Broman (Hastings), age 81, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. Judy was born in Neenah, WI on April 8, 1941, to the late Elmer and Mabel (Hanthorn) Hastings.
Judy grew up in several places in east central Wisconsin and northern Michigan. She graduated from high school in Menomonee Falls in 1959 and then...
George "Skitch" Mackenzie
Jan 24, 2023
George W. “Skitch” MacKenzie, age 78, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 in Waunakee. He was born at home in Oxford, WI on June 2, 1944, the son of George F. and Norma MacKenzie. Skitch grew up in Oxford, graduated from Oxford High School where he excelled in basketball, baseball, and football. He then studied at UW River...
Mae Fetzer
Jan 24, 2023
Mae K. Fetzer, 89, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2023 with family by her side.
Mae was born on April 29, 1933 in Taylor County, Wisconsin to John and Elizabeth (Danen) Habermeyer. She is survived by her daughter, Nan (Dave) Laufenberg of Waunakee Wisconsin and her son, Clark Fetzer of Brooklyn Wisconsin. She is further survived...
Victor P. Statz
Jan 22, 2023
Victor P. Statz, age 89, of Dane, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, January 22nd, 2023 at Sauk Prairie Hospital. He was born on May 9th, 1933, to John and Margaret (Karls) Statz, one of 13 children in his family.
Victor completed the 8th grade before starting work as a farm hand....
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