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.
John Hicks
Jan 15, 2023
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John W. Hicks of Madison, age 92, passed away peacefully with his wife at his side on January 15th, 2023, at Agrace Hospice Center in Fitchburg after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis.
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Judith Braucht
Jan 14, 2023
Judith A. (Rekers) Braucht went home to be with God on Saturday, January 14, 2023. She passed peacefully after a progressive battle with Vascular Dementia and Alzheimer’s, surrounded by family who loved her dearly.
Judy was born on June 13, 1936, in Sibley, Iowa to Ernie and Vera Stachour. She has one brother, James Stachour who remains in...
Pauline Theiler
Jan 13, 2023
Stoughton- Pauline Lucille (Horner) Theiler, age 97, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023 at her home. She was born in Moscow Township on April 28, 1925, the daughter of Dewey and Iva Horner.
On November 17, 1946 Pauline married Herman W. Theiler.
She is survived by her children, Paul (Kris) Theiler and Cathy Drury;...
Albert Becker
Jan 12, 2023
Albert (Al) Charles Becker, age 88, passed away on January 12, 2023. He was born at home in Pepin County on June 21, 1934 to the late Walter and Edna (Berg) Becker.
Al graduated from Central H.S. in Eleva-Strum in 1952. He received his undergraduate degree from UW-River Falls and his master’s degree from UW-La Crosse.
Al served in...
Evelyn Schmale
Jan 12, 2023
Evelyn A. Schmale, age 91, of Waunakee, died on Thurs. Jan 12, 2023 at the Waunakee Manor Health Care Center. She was born on Aug. 18, 1931 to James and Sybilla (Adler) Taylor in Waunakee. She married William Schmale on May 23, 1953 in Dubuque, Iowa . Bill preceded her in death in 2021. Evelyn's sisters Shirley Gilbertson and...
Robert Richardson
Jan 11, 2023
Robert Wallace Richardson (“Bob”) of Madison, WI passed away on January 11, 2023, at the age of 79. Bob was an avid outdoorsman, skier, biker, boater, and prairie restorer. He lived life with gusto and was an active contributor to his family, church, and community. Bob was brave, kind, and leaned into the joys and possibilities of life. He...
Mary Murray
Jan 11, 2023
Mary Anne Murray, age 80, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, after a long battle with dementia. She was born on August 21, 1942 to John and Ruth Waddell. Mary worked as a nurse early in her life, she took some time away from work to raise her children and care for her disabled daughter. She returned to...
Joseph "Joe" Elmer
Jan 11, 2023
McFarland – Joseph W. “Joe” Elmer, age 69, passed away on Wednesday January 11, 2023, at Azure in Stoughton with his family by his side, after an extremely tough battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was born August 16, 1953, in Monroe to the late Alden and Lavern (Kremsreiter) Elmer. Joe married Susan M. Reid on June 1, 1985, in...
Jack Steinberg
Jan 11, 2023
Jack Steinberg, 37, died unexpectedly January 11. A native of Madison, he attended Midvale/Lincoln, Hamilton, West High, UW-Platteville, and MATC. For many years he worked as a maintenance tech and most recently as manager of his own rental properties. He was well-known in the Westmorland neighborhood for creating a haunted house every Halloween. He loved to float on the...
Mary Potter
Jan 10, 2023
Mary Ann Potter (Weis), of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2023 after a long illness. Born and raised in Galena, Illinois, she worked as a registered nurse in Galena, Yosemite National Park, Minneapolis, Minnesota and, for most of her career, at the American Red Cross in Madison. She loved to do counted cross stitch, bake...
Joyce Montgomery
Jan 10, 2023
SUN PRAIRIE — Joyce Marie Montgomery, 93, died peacefully on January 10, 2023.
Joyce was a fiercely independent, feisty and funny matriarch to her five daughters, nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was married for 66 years to Robert E. (Tony) Montgomery, who passed away in 2014.
Joyce was born in Madison, WI, on December 18,...
Brian Friedhoff
Jan 9, 2023
Brian Donald Friedhoff unexpectedly and tragically left this world on January 9th, 2023. Absolutely no one was prepared for the abrupt end to a life in motion. His wife, Lesley, had been by his side for more than 15 years. Together they loved to complete DIY projects in their home, watch evening TV together, and travel. They brought the...
Henry "Bud" Freiss
Jan 8, 2023
Henry George Freiss passed away peacefully at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, WI with his children by his side on January 8, 2023. Henry, known by family and friends as “Bud”, was born on October 24, 1927. He was 95 years old.
Bud is survived by three of his four children, Susan Freiss, Kate Mickle (spouse David) and...
Charles Snowdon, Phd
Jan 8, 2023
A gentle man, loving husband, scholar, researcher, writer, editor, dancer, music lover, host, and maker of bad puns; a Renaissance man.
Age 81, He was born in Pittsburgh, PA; Chuck graduated from Bethel Park Senior High in 1959 and Oberlin College in 1963. He earned his Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania in 1968. Following a postdoc at...
Carol Ann Petrick
Jan 8, 2023
Carol Ann Petrick, age 74, of Oregon, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family and friends on Sunday, Jan 8th, 2023. Carol was born August 12th, 1948, in Madison to Delbert and Vera (Harrison) Bunnell.
Carol married Gary Petrick on February 5, 1966 and he preceded her in death in 2017. Shortly after, they moved to...
Ruby "Penny" Demott
Jan 7, 2023
Madison/Sun Prairie- Ruby "Penny" Rodes DeMott, age 91, passed away peacefully with her son by her side at Agrace Hospice on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Penny was born on January 5, 1932 at her grandparents’ home in the Town of York in Dane County, Wisconsin, to the late George and Clara (Klug) Ziemer.
She grew up in...
John Schneiter
Jan 7, 2023
John Walter Schneiter of Sun Prairie, WI, entered the gates of Heaven peacefully on January 7, 2023. He was born on March 24, 1928 in Sugarcreek, Ohio. John is preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Mary Lou (Renner), his mother, Elise Schneiter, his father, Fred Schneiter, his sisters Helen Bahler, Lucy Schneiter, Elsie Crouch, Mary Franklin and his...
Robert Wuilleumier
Jan 7, 2023
Robert Jean Wuilleumier, “Bob”, age 80, passed away at his home in Madison early Saturday morning, January 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving wife Marcy and close friends.
Born December 14, 1942, in Madison, Wisconsin, Bob had a lifelong passion for aviation and received his pilot’s license at age 16. It was a shared love of aviation that brought...
Virginia Bambrough
Jan 6, 2023
Bambrough, Virginia Lee (Enderle)
Madison: Virginia Lee Bambrough (Enderle), age 79, passed away Friday January 6, 2023 at home surrounded by family. She was born January 11, 1943 the daughter of Markus and Mildred (Schwark) Enderle. Virginia was born and raised in Mauston, WI. She graduated from Mauston High School in 1961. After graduation she attended the...
Darwin Bohn
Jan 6, 2023
Darwin Russell Bohn of Stoughton, Wisconsin, left this world on January 6, 2023, at the age of 67.
He is survived by his wife Patricia (Mertsching); his two children, Jason and Jessica (Nick) Leising; and many grandchildren. He will be sadly missed and will always hold a special place in our hearts.
Darwin retired after...
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