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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.
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,...
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...
Wilfred "Wiffie" Kuehn
Jan 19, 2025
Waunakee / Cross Plains: Wilfred “Wiffie” Kuehn, age 90, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Francis Catholic Church, 2947 Thinnes St., Cross Plains. Friends may call at the Winn-Cress Funeral Home, 5785 Hwy Q, Waunakee from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 23,...
Gaylene L. Otteson
Jan 19, 2025
Gaylene L. Otteson, age 76, passed away peacefully with loved ones on Sunday, January 19, 2025. She was born on July 3, 1948 in Stoughton to Edmund and Marilyn (Whiting) Halverson. Gaylene was a graduate of McFarland High School. She married Andrew Otteson on July 5, 1969.
Gaylene enjoyed sewing, quilting, and all things crafting with friends. She enjoyed trips up...
Michael Francis McCormick
Jan 19, 2025
Michael F. McCormick, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at home with his wife and daughters at his side on January 19, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on January 10, 1939, in Kaukauna Wisconsin, Mike attended the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and Madison became home. Mike had a long and successful career selling steel for...
Jean Ruth Sumi
Jan 18, 2025
MADISON - Jean N. Sumi, age 100, died January 18, 2025 after a brief illness, within the comfort of family members. She was born January 4, 1925, to John and Erna Nagle (Wente) in Flint, Michigan.
Jean fondly remembered growing up on Grosse Ile, Michigan where her father maintained a thriving medical practice. At the foot of their home’s driveway she...
Jammie L. Anderberg
Jan 18, 2025
A tribute to Jammie written by Chuck:
"The spirit of my precious Jammie was released from her physical body today. She lived a full life despite health issues that tried to conquer her. Her friends were many. She had no enemies. She was loved, and there are so many stories.
I honestly remember the first time I saw her. I was 21,...
Joan Osborn
Jan 16, 2025
Joan M Osborn, age 73, passed away on January 16th, 2025 surrounded by family after a brief battle with cancer.
Joan was born on November 8th, 1951 in Milwaukee, WI to Willard and Virginia Bremser. She moved to Waunakee with her family in 1967, where she graduated from high school in 1970. After graduation, Joan went to work at CBI Central...
Lani Kohrt
Jan 15, 2025
Lani S (Steele) Kohrt passed away after a long battle with cancer, on Wednesday January 15th, 2025, in her parents’ home. Lani was born to Ron and Naomi (Linderud) Steele on April 30th, 1966, in Honolulu Hawaii, while her dad was in the navy. Due to her dad being in the navy, Lani attended multiple schools, spending most of her...
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...
Ruth Virginia Seger
Jan 12, 2025
Ruth Virginia (Hall) Seger, 99, passed away January 12, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital under the care of Agrace Hospice. She had made her home at Attic Angel Community for the past 17 years.
Ruth was born January 14, 1925, in Waterloo, Iowa. She was the daughter of Emma and Vern Hall. She married William (Bill) Seger after his service in...
Carole Shillito
Jan 12, 2025
Waunakee: Carole Shillito passed away peacefully in her home on January 12, 2025. She was born September 13, 1945, in Hempstead, NY. Carole attended Carle Place High School and later attended Green Mountain College in Vermont where she loved to ski. She began her career working at Pan Am and retired as CEO of JC Estimating Company.
Carole loved all things...
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...
Neal Allan Moebius
Jan 11, 2025
Neal A. Moebius, of Madison, WI, died Saturday, January 11, 2025 of a sudden illness. He was 62 years old. Neal was born in Racine, Wisconsin to his parents Lee and Joan Moebius.
He graduated from William Horlick High School in Racine, and attended the University of Oshkosh where his emphasis was in Anthropology.
Neal worked as an Archeologist at the Wisconsin...
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...
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