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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.
Wilmer Lemke
Mar 27, 2025
Wilmer G Lemke, age 79, of Deerfield, Wisconsin passed away on March 27, 2025 at his home. He was born on August 31, 1945 in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. Married the love of his life, Mary Palmer, and together they built a life filled with love, family, and cherished memories. A hardworking man, Wilmer spent many years as a truck driver for...
Kay "Cookie" Wipperfurth
Mar 31, 2025
Kay “Cookie” Wipperfurth passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025 at her home.
Funeral services will be held on Tues., April 8, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at St John’s Catholic Church, 209 South St., Waunakee. Friends may call at the Winn-Cress Funeral Home, 5785 Hwy Q, Waunakee on Monday, April 7, 2025 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friends may also call...
Ada Ann Jones
Mar 31, 2025
Ada Ann Jones, age 90, of Madison passed away peacefully on March 31, 2025, after a brief illness. She was born October 30, 1934 in Hancock WI to David and Ernestine Kemnitz. On November 8, 1952, Ada married the love of her life, Wilbur “Bill” Jones with whom she built a beautiful life and family. She dedicated over 25 years...
Johanna Elizabeth Coenen
Mar 28, 2025
Johanna E. Coenen, age 63, passed away on March 28, 2025, from complications of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), in Madison, Wisconsin. Born on December 12, 1961, in Neenah, Wisconsin. Johanna was a 1980 graduate of Menasha Public High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations with a focus on Economics from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1985.
Following...
Nicholas P. Ladas
Mar 28, 2025
La Valle/Sun Prairie- Nicholas P. Ladas, age 90, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025. He was born in Chicago on April 24, 1934 the son of Peter and Georgia Ladas. Nick enlisted in the US Army and served his country honorably from 1955 until 1957. He was united in marriage to Elizabeth Kalesperis on June 19, 1960 in Chicago....
Sarah S. Hartnell
Mar 27, 2025
Verona: Sarah Stacey Hartnell, age 61, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. She was born November 11,1963 in Chicago the daughter of Weyland and Gloria Ginther.
Sarah graduated in 1981 from Normal Community High School in Normal, IL. She received her BS from Milliken University in 1985, and later her Master’s Degree from Illinois State...
Edith Thayer
Mar 26, 2025
Edith Thayer passed away peacefully in her home on March 26 at the age of 81. She was cared for by Arthur, her loving husband of 23 years. Edith was born to Eunice and Everett Jackson in Staten Island, New York on July 28, 1943.
Edith was always a strong believer in education and lifelong learning. After moving to the Midwest...
Rebecca "Becky" Louise Johnson
Mar 25, 2025
Rebecca “Becky” Louise (Halverson) Johnson, age 60, of Stoughton, passed away on Tuesday, March 25th, 2025 at St. Agnes Hospital with her sons by her side.
She was born on January 3rd, 1965 in Stoughton, the daughter of Roger and Audrey (Dybevik) Halverson. She was the youngest of her siblings, and always kept them on their toes while she chased them...
Robert W. McChesney
Mar 25, 2025
Robert W. (Bob) McChesney, a man of unwavering kindness, principle and intellect, passed away in his Madison home on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, a little over a year after being diagnosed with a brain tumor. He was 72 years old.
Bob was born on December 22, 1952 in Cleveland, Ohio, to Edna (Meg) and Samuel Parker McChesney Jr. He graduated from...
David L. Hafner
Mar 25, 2025
Poynette / Sun Prairie – David L. Hafner, age 66, passed away on March 25, 2025 at St. Mary’s Hospital. He was born on July 14, 1958 in Appleton, Wisconsin the son of Kenneth and Melva (Jerdee) Hafner.
David graduated from Sun Prairie High School in 1976. After school he enlisted into the United States Marine Corps and served his country...
Norman Roy Thal Jr.
Mar 25, 2025
Norman Roy Thal, Jr. died on March 25, 2025 at the age of 93. The son of Norman Roy and Evelyn Esther Schwartz Thal, he was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 14, 1932, and lived in Detroit until his family moved to Toledo, Ohio, in 1942. In Toledo, he graduated from DeVilbiss High School in 1949, where he served...
Joseph W. Kobussen
Mar 24, 2025
Stoughton- Joe Kobussen, age 76, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025, after an extended illness due to COPD. Joe was born to Daniel W. Kobussen and Lucille (Steger) Kobussen on August 12, 1948 in Beloit, Wisconsin. Joe married his high school sweetheart and best friend, Mary Kuehn, on August 16, 1969.
During his junior and senior year at Edgewood High...
Diane Alice Hassett
Mar 24, 2025
Diane Alice Hassett, of Madison, Wisconsin and La Quinta, California, was surrounded by loved ones when she passed away peacefully on March 24, 2025, at the age of 84. She is a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and very dear friend. She has left profound impressions on the hearts and minds of everyone she’s touched.
Diane was born on January 26,...
Timothy J. Janisch
Mar 24, 2025
Stoughton – Timothy J. Janisch, age 67, passed away on March 24, 2025 at St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born on July 22, 1957 in Portage, Wisconsin the son of Howard and Eunice (Straseski) Janisch.
Tim married Cherilyn Benschop on June 18, 1983 at First Lutheran Church in Stoughton. Together they had 3 sons; Chris (Lily), Matt,...
Richard Vedvig
Mar 24, 2025
Richard Vedvig passed away peacefully at home on March 24, 2025, from a heart condition. He was surrounded by his loving family. Richard was born in Stoughton on May 1, 1936 to Matt and Syneva Vedvig. He graduated from Stoughton High School in 1954.
He lived on multiple family farms, starting on the farm on his father’s side of the family...
Mary Ann Frances Casey
Mar 24, 2025
Mary Ann Frances Casey (lovingly known as “Annie” to her family), 77, of Milwaukee, entered peacefully into eternal life with the Lord on March 24, 2025. Born in Chicago, IL., to William and Marion (Haas) Casey, the second of four children. Mary Ann spent much of her life in Milwaukee, graduating from Custer High School. Mary Ann started her career...
Jerome G. Rice
Mar 24, 2025
Jerome “Jerry” Rice, age 74, of McFarland, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, March 24, 2025. Jerry was born on February 12, 1951, to Gerald and Rachel (Joyce) Rice. He grew up in Sextonville, WI, the ninth sibling of thirteen total siblings. Jerry graduated from Ithaca High School in 1969. Shortly after, he enlisted in the United States...
Dori E. Eith
Mar 23, 2025
Dori Ellen Eith-Shelby, 69, of McFarland, left us to be with God on Sunday, March 23, 2025. Dori was born to Alan and Mary Lou (Bushee) Voiss in Chicago, Illinois on September 26, 1955. In 1961, the family moved to McFarland and Dori remained there for the rest of her life. She was a 1973 graduate of McFarland High School.
Dori...
Eleanor Severeid Sather
Mar 22, 2025
MADISON–Eleanor (Severeid) Sather, 93, passed away on Saturday March 22, at Oakwood University Woods-Tabor Oaks. She was born May 21, 1931 to Werner and Ella (Helland) Severeid in Pipestone, MN. After a brief time in California, the family settled in Sioux City, IA, where she graduated from Sioux City Central High School as her class Salutatorian in 1948. Eleanor attended...
Mary Ann Sprague
Mar 21, 2025
Mary Ann Sprague, 86 years old, peacefully crossed to her eternal reward in the early morning of March 21, 2025. Mary was born in Madison on November 29, 1938 to David and Valeria (Langer) Beckwith.
Mary was united in marriage to John “Jack” Sprague on June 10, 1961. Together they enjoyed their favorite pastime, boating and UW Badger Football. They spent...
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