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.

Marvin Emler

Marvin Emler

Jan 6, 2023

Madison- Marvin Emler passed away peacefully on January 6, 2023 with his loving wife, Karen, by his side.

Marvin was born in Prairie du Chien, WI on July 17, 1941 to Orris and Agnes (Puckett) Emler. He grew up in Woodman, WI and later moved to Boscobel, WI and graduated from Boscobel High School.

Marvin served...

Roger Head

Roger Head

Jan 5, 2023

Roger Head, age 76, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, January 5, 2023. He was born in Seneca, WI on June 2, 1946 to the late Martin and Emma (Hutter) Head. Roger was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Jeanette Prew on June 24, 1967 in Eastman, WI.

Roger...

Karen Bouzek

Karen Bouzek

Jan 5, 2023

Karen Bouzek, a long-time resident of Stoughton, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2023 after a short lived illness.

Karen was born in Prairie du Chien, WI, where she met and married Jerry, her husband of 58 years. Part of a large family of five children, she learned the entrepreneurial skills from her father in the...

Kim Parker

Kim Parker

Jan 4, 2023

Madison- Kimberly I. Parker, age 61, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at her home after a long battle with mental illness and addiction.

She was born in Madison on December 14, 1961, the daughter of Terry and Sharon Fields.

Kim held a license in cosmetology and was an amazing artist. She had...

Marion Thoresen

Marion Thoresen

Jan 4, 2023

Marion Ardys Thoresen

Aka “Gramma T”

Marion Ardys Thoresen, age 92 of Madison Wisconsin passed away on January 4th 2023.  She was born on December 14 1930 in Mt. Vernon Wisconsin, the daughter of Minor “Mike” and Elzira (nee Bonner) Marty.  She married Trygve Eugene Thoresen on August 21th 1954.

Marion graduated from...

Jamie Ives

Jamie Ives

Jan 2, 2023

Madison - Jamie Ives, age 63, passed away at the Belmont Rehabilitation Center on Monday January 2, 2023.  He was born December 21, 1959, in Madison, son to Paul and Kathleen (Harris) Ives.

Jamie was a free spirit, loving the outdoors.  On any given summer day, he would spend hours fishing off Lake Monona.

Jamie...

Beverly Wolf

Beverly Wolf

Jan 2, 2023

Beverly A. Wolf, age 87, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Monday, January 2, 2023.  Beverly was born on January 7, 1935 in Madison to Arthur and Louise (Butler) Garske.  She was a 1953 graduate of Madison East High School and also attended University of Wisconsin-Madison.  Beverly then went on to have a career at...

John "Pat" Conroy

John "Pat" Conroy

Jan 1, 2023

McFarland – John Patrick “Pat” Conroy, age 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 11, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison.  He was born February 25, 1939 and raised by his aunt Opal Figi Hitchcock.  Pat served his Country in the Navy.  He married Sally Sasman on August 24, 1963, and together they raised four children Michael B.,...

Carole Mcgee

Carole Mcgee

Jan 1, 2023

Carole L. Saunders McGee passed away peacefully in January of 2023 at the age of 88 in Stoughton, WI.

Carole was born in July of 1934 to Joseph F. Saunders and N. Mildred (McMahan) Saunders in Fort Wayne, IN. Carole graduated from Cleburne (TX) High School and Indiana State University. She earned her Master’s degree at the...

Joseph "Joe" Switzky

Joseph "Joe" Switzky

Jan 1, 2023

Madison – Joseph Switzky, age 87, passed away on January 31, 2023.  He was born on September 18, 1935, in Madison, son of Arthur and Dorothy (Woods) Switzky.

Joseph lived in Madison his entire life.  He worked 42 years for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.  Joe was an avid golfer and a dog lover.

He...

Robert "Bob" Kriesler

Robert "Bob" Kriesler

Jan 1, 2023

Robert W. Kriesler

Waunakee- Robert W. Kriesler, age 74, died on Sunday Jan. 1, 2023 at the University Hospital following a brief illness. He was born in Dubuque, Iowa on June 18, 1948, to William and Edith (Horner) Kreisler. He married the love of his life, Sharon Marking on Nov. 12, 1966, Sharon preceded him in death...

Judith Prey

Judith Prey

Jan 1, 2023

Judith Lynn (Mundth) Prey

Judie Prey passed away peacefully on 02/28/2023 at the age of 83 after a long battle with Cardiomyopathy.

She was born in Footville, Wisconsin in January of 1940, to Merton and Helen (Thompson) Behling. She lived on the family farm while attending a one room schoolhouse. After starting high school in...

Virginia Heim

Virginia Heim

Jan 1, 2023

Virginia "Jinny" (Hayes) Heim, age 92, slipped away on Saturday April 15, 2023 while her children were bantering about old times. We believe she went to be with her departed husband, Bob, and daughter, Patti "Pete", to get some peace and quiet.

She and Bob were married at Blessed Sacrament on 3 June 1950 and were inseparable...

Sharon Hanold

Sharon Hanold

Jan 1, 2023

Madison – Sharon L. Hanold, age 81, of Poynette passed away on March 30, 2023, peacefully at her home surrounded by loved ones.  She was born on December 31, 1941 in Madison, WI, the daughter of Leonard and Deloris Nelson.  She married the love of her life of 61 years, William Hanold on December 2, 1961 in Madison, Wisc....

Gary Humphrey

Gary Humphrey

Jan 1, 2023

Gary Humphrey, of Madison, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 2nd, 2023, after a brief illness.

Gary was a warm and caring man, whose kindness and generosity touched all who knew him.

Born on a farm in Wisconsin, Gary grew up with a love of family, animals, and hard work. He married Barbara, his...

Julia Madden

Julia Madden

Jan 1, 2023

Julia (Julie) Thorn Madden, age 85, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2023, in Madison, WI.

Julie was born on October 9, 1937 in Clearfield, PA, the daughter of Jane and Kenneth Thorn.  Her family moved to Manhasset, NY where she attended high school and then it was on to Centre College in Danville, KY where she...

Patricia Young

Patricia Young

Jan 1, 2023

Patricia (Pat) Young passed away peacefully on March 16, 2023 at the age of 87. Born on July 25, 1935 in East St. Louis, IL, to Christine (Bosworth) and Eugene Gowan Jr. After graduating from East St. Louis Senior High School, she attended Southern Illinois University - Carbondale, where she met her husband to be, Harley Young. They married on...

Marilou Angevine

Marilou Angevine

Jan 1, 2023

Marilou Butler Angevine Obituary

Marilou Angevine (Butler) passed away at age 86 on Monday, February 27th at Agrace in Fitchburg.  It is with profound sadness that we say goodbye to our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.  She was born March 4, 1936, the daughter of Henry Reed Butler and Elizabeth (Bates) Butler, in Madison.

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Susan Friedman

Susan Friedman

Jan 1, 2023

Susan Stanford Friedman, a beloved mother, grandmother, wife, scholar, mentor, and friend, died February 26, 2023, aged 79, after a valiant but unwinnable fight with pancreatic cancer. Susan was a fierce supporter of her family, friends, colleagues, and students. She was kind and compassionate, generous with her time, and an inspiration to many. She was outraged by injustice and...

Edmund "Ed" Brick

Edmund "Ed" Brick

Jan 1, 2023

Ed Brick died on February 15th, 2023, at the age of 87.  He lost his beloved wife, Lois, eight months earlier, and although he soldiered on as best he could, he ultimately concluded that life without her was not worth living. He decided to let his congestive heart failure take its natural course and end his grief and loneliness....

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