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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.
James R. Anderson
Jan 15, 2025
Deforest – James R. Anderson, age 79, passed away from cancer on January 15, 2025 at the VA Hospital Hospice Center. Jim was born on July 19, 1945, the son of Meta and Harry Anderson. Jim would grow up in Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin where he graduated high school in 1963.
Jim is survived by his wife, Jane; brothers, Keith and Dave...
Michael McMahon
Jan 14, 2025
Lake Delton/Sun Prairie: Mike McMahon, age 74, passed away on Tuesday January 14th. He was born on February 18th, 1950 in Sun Prairie, the oldest son of Jim and Audrey McMahon.
Mike was a loving father, partner, brother, son, and grandfather who touched the lives of those around him in countless ways. He graduated from Sun Prairie High School in 1968...
Allan R. Bakken
Jan 14, 2025
Allan “Al” R. Bakken, age 70, of Cottage Grove, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at home unexpectedly. He was born on August 23, 1954 in Stoughton, Wisconsin the son of Richard and Ruth (Lengel) Bakken. He married Debra Vejvoda on May 19, 1979 in Stoughton.
In 1994 Al and Debra made Cottage Grove their home. He worked in Stoughton...
John Schuetz
Jan 13, 2025
Waunakee — John Schuetz, 85, passed after a series of illnesses early Monday morning at St. Mary’s Hospital. John was an interesting and talented man, passionate about family, sports, beagles and birds, wine making, mountains and building things properly. He had a knack for wisecracks followed by his big grin. And he always had a project. Even in retirement. Even...
Kenneth James Kippley
Jan 13, 2025
Dane: Kenneth James Kippley, 65, passed away on January 13, 2025. He graduated from Waunakee High School. Ken grew up and worked for many years on the Kippley Family farm in Waunakee, and he was popular among his peers. Family hardship brought his farming days to an end. He later married Shawn and moved to Belleville where he worked at...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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