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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.

Lynnette Diericks

Lynnette Diericks

Sep 28, 2024

Lynnette Kay Diericks, better known as ‘Senorita Diericks’ to the thousands of students she taught during her long teaching career, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at her home in Watertown, WI after struggling with various health issues. 

Lynnette was born on February 14, 1970, exactly two years after her older sister and dear friend Kim. The sisters celebrated their...

David Peter Haugen

David Peter Haugen

Oct 1, 2024

David Peter Haugen, age 86 of Waunakee, WI passed away on Tuesday October 01, 2024, at Brightstar in Waunakee. He was born on December 28th, 1937, in Deforest, WI the son of Perry and Helen (Ballweg) Haugen.

David spent his entire life in the Waunakee area, the second oldest of eleven children on the family farm North of Waunakee.

David graduated from...

Joan L. Meyer

Joan L. Meyer

Oct 4, 2024

Joan Louise Meyer (nee Jaskaniec) 88 years of age, passed away Friday morning at Madonna Manor Nursing Home. Joan is survived by three loving sons, Michael (Jennifer), Edward (Maria), and Timothy (Leila); granddaughters Mikel (Rob) Quast, McKenzie (Jake) Lackner and Katherine (Stephen) Armstrong; and four great-grandchildren, Jameson, Leo, Sophie and Lou; dear sister of Michael Jaskaniec and several nieces and...

Rev. Nancy T. Heimer

Rev. Nancy T. Heimer

May 16, 2024

To Live Stream Nancy's Service please follow this link: https://youtube.com/live/xLqlm79EKh4?feature=share

Reverend Nancy T. Heimer, was born March 27, 1931 to Lucille Osgood Townley-Tilson and W.H. Dermot Townley-Tilson in Winchester, Massachusetts. She died May 16, 2024 at home with her loving family. 

New England and her family legacy were important to Nancy.  As she aged, she often hearkened back to days in Winchester,...

Timothy A. Draxler

Timothy A. Draxler

Sep 14, 2024

A loving father, Timothy Alan Draxler, 65, passed away at his home on September 14, 2024 after a 3 year battle with cancer. Tim follows his wife Kathleen A. (Madsen) Draxler in death, whom he married on June 10, 1989; and will be dearly missed by his three sons, Michael, Alex and Sean.

He was born November 26, 1958, at St....

Patricia Ryall Krueger

Patricia Ryall Krueger

Aug 19, 2024

A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 3 p.m. at the Cress Center, 6021 University Avenue, Madison. Family will greet friends from 2 p.m. until the time of service. A reception will follow. For those unable to attend, Pat's service will be live-streamed via the following link: https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=e36b47e6-1dcf-4f43-af27-cf23de82c6a2

Patricia Ryall Krueger died peacefully on August 19,...

Pamela Callisto

Pamela Callisto

Mar 14, 2024

Pamela Callisto, 82, formerly of Norristown, PA passed away on March 14, 2024, in Madison, WI. True to form, she was laughing and smiling to the end, and doing leg lifts in her hospital bed the day before she passed, in anticipation of her next tennis match.

She was born in Brooklyn, NY on November 4, 1941, to John and JoAnne...

Noel Edward Urben

Noel Edward Urben

Oct 8, 2024

Noel Edward Urben, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at his home in Middleton, Wisconsin. He was the son of Dr. Walter John and Anita Urben. 

Mr. Urben spent over forty five years in New York, Milwaukee, and Chicago in commercial and investment banking and private equity. He was President of BT Capital Corporation, a subsidiary of Banker...

Maxine "Bubby" Weiss

Maxine "Bubby" Weiss

Oct 8, 2024

Maxine “Bubby” Weiss peacefully passed away on October 8th, 2024.

She leaves behind a legacy of love – her beloved children, Shari (Eric) Zeldin and Todd (Roz) Weiss; her magnificent grandchildren, Emma (Milo), Jacob (Haley), Ben (Ella), Hannah, Veronica, Soul and Nora. She was a “Chosen Mother” to Amy Walden and Mickey Ryan, “Bubby” to so many, “Sister of the Heart”...

Anthony Victor Kingswan

Anthony Victor Kingswan

Oct 7, 2024

Anthony Victor Kingswan, passed away at his home on October 7, 2024 at the age of 81. He was born on April 1, 1943 in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin.

Known as Tony by all who knew him. Tony was very athletic throughout school and high school. He would graduate from Black River Falls High School in 1961. He would go on...

John G. Lazaris

John G. Lazaris

Oct 3, 2024

John G. Lazaris, age 74, of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away suddenly at home on October 3, 2024. 

He was born on August 26, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Gust J. Lazaris and Dorothy Francis Corsault. He married Barbara Gunner on February 20, 1977, in Elmwood Park, Illinois, at Kennicut Mounds, in an outdoor ceremony. It was a crisp winter...

Brooke Lee Strattan

Brooke Lee Strattan

Oct 3, 2024

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Brooke Lee Strattan, who left this world on October 3, 2024, at the age of 24. Brooke’s time with us, though tragically brief, was filled with love, kindness, and an unwavering commitment to those around her. She touched the hearts of everyone who knew her with her generous spirit, her deep love...

Julie M. Cielinski

Julie M. Cielinski

Oct 3, 2024

Julie Marie Cielinski, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024. She was born on May 26, 1961 in Minneapolis, MN. She married Joseph Cielinski on September 11, 1983. 

Julie was a self-employed interior designer with a specialty in designing and sewing custom window treatments. She loved gardening, scuba diving, and just being around sunshine and water- whether that was at the...

Betty J. Ney

Betty J. Ney

Oct 1, 2024

SUN PRAIRIE-- Betty Jean Ney, age 93, of Sun Prairie, passed away of natural causes at home on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. She was born on May 7, 1931 in Dubuque, IA to Francis and Dorothy (Fern) Ousley. She married Jack Ney on November 24, 1951.

Betty graduated from Dubuque High School. When she moved to Sun Prairie, she worked at...

Marilyn Jean LeMoine

Marilyn Jean LeMoine

Oct 1, 2024

Marilyn Jean (Schroeder) LeMoine, 94, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2024 at Agrace Hospice Facility. She was born on April 1, 1930 in Baraboo, Wisconsin to Carl and Marvelene (Norman) Schroeder.

Marilyn was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She dedicated her life to her family and was known for her kindness, love, deep faith, sense of humor and...

Elaine E. Schmikla

Elaine E. Schmikla

Oct 1, 2024

Elaine (Halderson) Schmikla, age 94, of Madison, formerly of LaCrosse, passed away peacefully October 1, 2024. She was born March 30, 1930 to Arthur and Josephine Halderson.

Elaine graduated from LaCrosse Central High School. She married Charles Schmikla on November 4, 1950 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in LaCrosse. They lived in LaCrosse until 1962 when they moved to Madison and...

Carlos S. Marrero

Carlos S. Marrero

Oct 1, 2024

Carlos Marrero passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 1st, 2024 at UW Hospital in Madison, WI, surrounded by family.

Carlos was born to Sandra Sherry Young and Sergio Marrero on August 10, 1984; on his Grandma Claramae’s and Granny Jake’s birthdays. He became their ‘birthday present’.

Carlos grew up in McFarland, WI and as a child loved many outdoor activities: biking, soccer,...

Marlene Joyce Olson

Marlene Joyce Olson

Oct 1, 2024

Marlene (Bakken) Olson

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Marlene (Bakken) Olson, age 88. She entered God’s eternal kingdom on October 1, 2024, due to complications from Rheumatoid Arthritis and Type 1 Diabetes. 

Marlene was born Sept 11, 1936. Her parents were Marie (Johnson) and Delphin Bakken from Madison, WI. She attended Dudgeon Elementary School and West...

Anna E. Romine

Anna E. Romine

Sep 30, 2024

Stoughton – Anna Elizabeth Romine, age 76, passed away on Monday September 30, 2024. She was born October 26, 1947, to the late James and Wilma (Martinelli) Romine. She was a dependable hard-working woman with a passion for life. Anna loved sharing holidays and birthdays with family and friends, loved to pick apples with her family, enjoyed different crafts, collecting...

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