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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.

Theodore “Ted” Tweed

Theodore “Ted” Tweed

Jan 12, 2025

Theodore “Ted” Tweed, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather departed from this world Sunday evening at home, January 12th, 2025 at age 91. Ted was born on July 1, 1933 in West Salem, Wisconsin and shortly after moved with his family to Garner, Iowa. Ted is the son of Selmer and Clarissa Tweed (deceased) and grew up in both...

Robert L. Horstmeyer

Robert L. Horstmeyer

Jan 12, 2025

Dodgeville/McFarland- Robert L. Horstmeyer, age 75, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at St. Mary’s Hospital. He was born in Madison on April 3, 1949, the son of William and Yvonne Horstmeyer.

After high school Bob worked as a mechanic for Chief’s Automotive, where his father raced midgets and sprint cars for Harry Whitehorse. Bob retired as a shipping coordinator...

Mary Ann Tyson

Mary Ann Tyson

Jan 12, 2025

Mary Ann (Wallace) Tyson, age 75, of Sun Prairie, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 12, 2025. Mary was born on September 17, 1949, in Oshkosh, WI, the beloved daughter of John (Jack) and Martha (Messerschmidt) Wallace. As the oldest of five siblings, Mary’s nurturing spirit was evident from a young age, a trait she carried with her throughout her...

Brian Michael Santos

Brian Michael Santos

Jan 11, 2025

Brian Michael Santos age 69 passed away on Saturday January 11, 2025, after a long illness at Nazareth Nursing Home in Stoughton, WI. 

He was born on October 23,1955 to the proud parents of William J and Virginia C (Schneider) Santos. Brian would go on to marry Peggy Huseth on March 30, 1985, and would welcome their daughter Ashley a year...

William R. "Bill" Lawrence

William R. "Bill" Lawrence

Jan 10, 2025

William R. Lawrence (Bill), passed away on Jan. 10.

Bill Lawrence, of Madison, Wis., just celebrated his 95th birthday and the holidays with his family. He marveled at the age he’d reached and the wonderful, long life he’d been blessed with.

Bill and his wife, Fern, were married almost 63 years, and share two daughters, Anne Marie and Ellen (Shawn Grover). Bill...

Thomas DiPiazza

Thomas DiPiazza

Jan 9, 2025

Thomas (Tom) DiPiazza passed away peacefully at age 76 on January 9, 2025 at Azura Memory Care in Stoughton, WI.

He was born on April 8, 1948 to Anthony and Mary (Varese) DiPiazza in Madison, WI. He considered himself very lucky to have grow up in the Italian (Greenbush) neighborhood in Madison surrounded by his grandparents, parents, siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins,...

Rosemary “Rose” Theresa Berkich

Rosemary “Rose” Theresa Berkich

Jan 8, 2025

Rosemary “Rose” Theresa Berkich

July 15, 1933 - January 8, 2025

Waunakee

Waunakee - Rose Berkich, of Waunakee, passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 8th with loving family members by her side. She was born on July 15th 1933 to Rose and Al Meinholz of Ashton. She married the love of her life John Berkich in Lawndale, CA on July 2, 1955. They...

David J. Renner

David J. Renner

Jan 8, 2025

David J. Renner, age 23, passed away on January 8 at University of WI Hospital surrounded by his parents after battling pneumonia and other complications. David experienced many challenges during his life, but he was a bright light and a great joy to everyone who knew him. His smile, his laugh and his positive outlook on life made caring for...

Kathleen M. Lenarduzzi

Kathleen M. Lenarduzzi

Jan 7, 2025

Sun Prairie - Kathleen Lenarduzzi passed away in her home on January 7, 2025, at the age of 74. Kathleen was born on March 4, 1950, in Green Bay, WI and grew up in a large family with nine brothers and sisters. It was a close family, and she often spoke fondly of hotly contested board games that sometimes featured...

Alice P. House

Alice P. House

Jan 7, 2025

Alice Patricia (Coleman) House, born May 5th, 1941, in Swalcliffe, England daughter of the late Theodore & Madeline (Newport) Coleman passed away Tuesday January 7, 2025, peacefully at the University Of Wisconsin Hospital. She is survived by her beloved husband of 58 years Russell House of Sun Prairie Wisconsin, whom she married on October 8, 1966. Her two children Andrew...

Pierre Seguin

Pierre Seguin

Jan 6, 2025

Our dear son, brother, uncle, great uncle and friend, Pierre, left us on January 6, 2025 with sweet memories of his kind heart and gentle ways. Pierre was born May 31, 1960 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, WI to Barbara Rehmann Seguin and Charles Pierre Seguin. 

 He attended Beloit schools and graduated from Beloit Memorial High School. Pierre earned an Associate...

David R. Randolph

David R. Randolph

Jan 6, 2025

David R. Randolph passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025 peacefully at home, surrounded by his family. He was born on March 2,1936 in Elroy, WI to his parents Harold and Martha (Subera) Randolph. He graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1954. 

Dave spent 8 years in the Air Force before starting a 39-year career in the insurance business, mostly as...

Henry Edward “Bud” Zander

Henry Edward “Bud” Zander

Jan 6, 2025

Waunakee/ Cross Plains

Henry Edward “Bud” Zander of Waunakee/ Cross Plains, Wisconsin, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and community leader, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2025, at the age of 98 (or 1177 months, as he liked to say and celebrate).

Born on December 6, 1926, in Cross Plains, Wisconsin, Bud was the cherished son of Henry L. and Loretta I....

Harvey E. Soldner

Harvey E. Soldner

Jan 5, 2025

Harvey E. Soldner, age 89 died peacefully on Sunday January 5th, 2025 at Sun Prairie Health Care Center. Born on March 25, 1935 in Madison Wisconsin. Harvey was a lifelong resident of Sun Prairie and was employed by the Sun Prairie Street Department for 40 years, spending many of those years behind the wheel of a snow plow or a...

Walter H. "Wally" Ripp

Walter H. "Wally" Ripp

Jan 4, 2025

Walter H. “Wally” Ripp passed away on January 4, 2025, following a brave three-month battle from injuries sustained in a fall. He passed peacefully after being surrounded by his loving family.

Wally was born on May 16, 1936, to Chris and Irene (Statz) Ripp in Waunakee. He was educated by the sisters of St. Agnes at St. John's School before graduating...

Charles Francis "Chuck" Koranda

Charles Francis "Chuck" Koranda

Jan 3, 2025

Charles Francis (Chuck) Koranda, of Waunakee, WI, born September 18, 1947 passed away peacefully at home on January 3, 2025. 

He spent his youth in Milwaukee with his two sisters, Lil Fahrenkrug and Mary Jo Koranda. After graduating from Granville High School in 1965, Chuck enlisted in the US Army in the Warrant Officer Flight Program in April 1967. After completing...

William H. Woodbridge

William H. Woodbridge

Jan 3, 2025

William Howard Woodbridge, 87, of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, passed away at his residence on Friday, January 3, 2025. 

He was born on August 1, 1937, in L’Anse, Michigan to Earnest John and Cora Esther (Irwin) Woodbridge, the youngest of 6 siblings. He attended Graveraet High School in Marquette, Michigan and joined the US Navy after graduation. After leaving the Navy, he...

Ann Lorene Marten

Ann Lorene Marten

Jan 2, 2025

Ann Lorene Marten, age 74, of Wisconsin Rapids, WI, passed away surrounded by her family, on Thursday, January 2, 2025 following a 20-year battle with cancer.

Ann was born in Eau Claire onJune 10, 1950 to Loren and Sybil Schelley. Ann graduated from Memorial High School. She worked at Bulls Eye Credit Union in Wisconsin Rapids for 25 years.

She enjoyed camping,...

Thomas Frederick Collier Spencer Warner MD

Thomas Frederick Collier Spencer Warner MD

Jan 2, 2025

Dr. Thomas Frederick Spencer Collier Warner (a.k.a. Tom, TW, Doc, Freddie, Gramps) passed away peacefully following a short illness on January 2, 2025. He was born on November 3, 1941 in Dublin, Ireland. Tom’s early education was in a two-room schoolhouse in rural Ireland. (He enjoyed telling stories of the rats running across the floorboards.) Tom earned his doctorate in...

Eugene "Gene" Gilbert

Eugene "Gene" Gilbert

Jan 2, 2025

Eugene “Gene” Rex Gilbert, age 82, of Madison, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 2, 2025; reunited with his wife, Barbara, in eternal life. 

He was born on August 20, 1942 in Madison, the son of Edward and Sadie (Lake) Gilbert. He graduated from Madison East High School in 1960. After high school, he worked for AJ Sweets Company,...

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