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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.

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,...

George John Scocos

George John Scocos

Dec 31, 2024

George John Scocos 77, of Madison, passed away the morning of Tuesday, December 31st after a series of illnesses which resulted in him being placed in hospice care for the past few months. Shortly after Father Christodoulos Margellos of the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church provided final blessings, George took his last breath.

George was born on November 14, 1947, to John...

Janet Roessler

Janet Roessler

Dec 30, 2024

Madison – Janet Mary “Adler” Roessler, age 97, passed away on Monday December 30, 2024 at Oak Park Place. She was born on June 16, 1927 in Ashton Corners, the daughter of John and Pauline Adler. She married Anthony Roessler on November 24, 1951 in Madison, Wisconsin.

Janet Worked for the State of Wisconsin. She was a member of the V.F.W....

Pankaja Hanumadass

Pankaja Hanumadass

Dec 30, 2024

Dr. Pankaja Hanumadass passed away on December 30, 2024 at 8:25 a.m. at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. Pankaja was born in Zampani, India on March 1st 1942 to Ramanadha Rao and Kameswari Palaparthi. She was the eldest child of seven. Inspired by the early loss of her mother at age fourteen, Pankaja gave up her love of botany to...

Megan Ann Flood

Megan Ann Flood

Dec 29, 2024

Waunakee: Megan Ann Flood, age 46, passed away Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024 from health complications brought on by her long battle with alcohol addiction. She was born Dec. 21, 1978 in Woodstock, IL the daughter of Richard and Janice Flood. Megan received her Bachelors of Arts in Sociology in 2001, and later her Juris Doctor from the University of Wisconsin...

James Martin "Jim" Kjelland

James Martin "Jim" Kjelland

Dec 29, 2024

James Martin Kjelland, age 76, of Madison, WI passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at Agrace Hospice, Madison, WI. Jim was born in Monroe, WI to George and Lois (Kratz) Kjelland on September 26, 1948.

Jim attended schools in Genoa, IL and Brodhead, WI, graduating in 1966 from Brodhead High School. His younger years were spent golfing, which became...

Janette M. Arneson

Janette M. Arneson

Dec 29, 2024

Janette Mary (McCoy) Arneson, also known as “Mrs. A”, age 93, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024 in Sun Prairie, WI. She was born on January 3, 1931 in Evansville, WI, the daughter of Burchard M. and Ruth Hazel (Milligan) McCoy. 

Jan graduated from Evansville High School and attended MATC. She worked for Forest Product Research Society and Felly’s Flowers...

Wayne J. Kaltenberg

Wayne J. Kaltenberg

Dec 29, 2024

Wayne J. Kaltenberg, age 73, died peacefully at home on Sunday, December 29, 2024. He was the son of Norbert T. and Tharsella “Sally” (Theis) Kaltenberg.  Wayne graduated from Sun Prairie High School. From there, he worked as a general laborer at Madison Kipp and later at Marshall Erdman of Waunakee.

Wayne found joy in the simple pleasures of life. As...

Virginia Mae (Farwell) Zwickey

Virginia Mae (Farwell) Zwickey

Dec 28, 2024

Virginia was born December 14, 1930, in DeForest Wisconsin. She was the oldest of eight children born to Cathernine (Carpenter) and Coyt Farwell. She attended grade school and high school in the Madison area.

 On August 30, 1948, she eloped to Waukon, Iowa with Harold Eugene Zwickey. They moved to Rhinelander, WI and all four of their children were born there....

August D. Bjugstad

August D. Bjugstad

Dec 28, 2024

STOUGHTON – August D Bjugstad passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 28,2024 at Home. He was born December 20,1942 in Stoughton, WI to the late Oscar and Louise Bjugstad. He obtained his GED after leaving school to work on the family farm.

He met his future wife, Judith while attending a dance at Turner Hall. They were later married on March...

Dean Schroeder

Dean Schroeder

Dec 28, 2024

Dean Howard Schroeder of Madison passed away at home on December 28, 2024 at age 75. He was born in Berwyn, Illinois on November 8, 1949 to Paul Hiller Schroeder and Betty (Soule) Schroeder. The family, including older brothers Paul Jr. and Steve, moved to Burlington, Wisconsin when he was a boy. Dean followed in his father’s footsteps, attending prep...

Carol A. Lee

Carol A. Lee

Dec 28, 2024

Carol Ann Lee, loving Mother and Grandmother, age 68, of Stoughton passed away peacefully Saturday December 28th, 2024, at Agrace Hospice Care Center in Fitchburg. Carol was born February 4th, 1956, in Madison, WI., the daughter of late Milo and Patricia (Reed) Lee. She spent her young years with her family on dairy farms where she chased and played with...

Sandra R. Christianson

Sandra R. Christianson

Dec 27, 2024

Sandra Rippchen Christianson, age 83, passed away on December 27, 2024. 

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 10, 2025 at Bethany United Methodist Church, 3910 Mineral Point Road, Madison, WI. Family will greet friends from 10 a.m. until the time of service. A luncheon will follow. Burial will be in Richland Center Cemetery, Richland Center,...

Alan F. Sprenger

Alan F. Sprenger

Dec 27, 2024

Alan Fred Sprenger, 77, passed away peacefully on December 27th in Madison, Wisconsin; reunited with his wife, Kathleen, in eternal life.

Known affectionately as Al, he was born on March 6, 1947 to Arno and Rose (Boeldt) Sprenger. The youngest of three boys, Al and his brothers grew up in Millersville, Wisconsin, surrounded by a large number of extended family members...

Eileen T. Hodge

Eileen T. Hodge

Dec 27, 2024

Eileen T. Hodge of Madison died peacefully on Friday, December 27, 2024. She was 88.

Eileen was born in Brooklyn, New York, where she grew up as the adoring older sister of Judith (Collins) Musgrave. She attended Holy Innocents School and St. Joseph’s College for Women, earning a bachelor’s degree in English. She pursued graduate studies in Education at Brooklyn College,...

Constance "Connie" Ripp

Constance "Connie" Ripp

Dec 26, 2024

Constance “Connie” Ripp, age 84, of Waunakee, passed away peacefully on December 26,2024 at UnityPoint Meriter Hospital. She was born November 30,1940 in Madison, WI the daughter of Patrick “Joe” and Dorothy Kelliher. She married Robert “Bob” Ripp on November 19 1963 at St James Catholic Church in the Town of Vermont, WI. Connie grew up on a farm outside...

Dayne "Red" Ray Walter

Dayne "Red" Ray Walter

Dec 26, 2024

Deerfield – Dayne Ray “Red” Walter, age 84, passed away on December 26, 2024, with his wife and son Raymond by his side. He was born in Orangeville, IL. to the late Ray and Lola (Ault) Walter.

Red married Lucia Ryder on July 8, 1967. Red lived most of his life around the Deerfield area and worked for the Gullickson family...

Leo E. Schneider

Leo E. Schneider

Dec 25, 2024

Leo E. Schneider, passed away on December 25, 2024 at his home in DeForest surrounded by his family holding his hands. He was born on January 29, 1949 in Madison WI. Leo was a member of the 1967 Class of Sun Prairie High School. He attended UW Platteville and then transferred to UW Madison, graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in...

Hongkang "Hanna" Lei

Hongkang "Hanna" Lei

Dec 25, 2024

雷宏康,Hongkang (Hanna) Lei, our dearest mother, passed away at home at 8:30 a.m. on Christmas Day, December 25, 2024. 

Hanna was born on August 14, 1926, into an intellectual family in Changsha, Hunan Province, People’s Republic of China. She graduated from the Department of Mathematics & Physics at Guangxi University in 1951 with a Bachelor of Science degree. She then taught...

Christine "Chris" A. Koyen

Christine "Chris" A. Koyen

Dec 25, 2024

Christine Ann Koyen (Weisman), passed away on December 25, 2024, following an eight-month battle with cancer. She was born on October 6, 1968 in Columbus, WI. Christine (Chris) attended Madison Area Technical College, where she received her Associate Degree in Accounting. She began a lengthy career in the banking industry while still in high school, working in back-office operations at...

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