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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.
Elena Lejter Z"L
Dec 22, 2024
Elena Lejter Z”L was born in Palmira, in the Andes, in Venezuela on December 21, 1942. Together with her family, she moved to Caracas when she was a teenager and set out to study to become a teacher. Finding herself in need to work to help support her family, she started working in administrative jobs at a hospital in Caracas,...
Mary Elliott
Dec 22, 2024
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Donald E. Peterson
Dec 19, 2024
Madison: Donald E. Peterson, age 96, passed away peacefully at home Thursday, December 19, 2024. Arrangements are pending for a memorial service at a later date. A full obituary will follow.
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Luana M. Schneider
Dec 19, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Luana M. Schneider on December 19, 2024 after 79 years of life well lived. Luana was born May 7, 1945 to Wilfred and Verena Grosse and was the oldest of 8 children.
Luana graduated from Sun Prairie High School in 1963 and went on to MATC to earn her Associate...
Carol Felton Beaty
Dec 19, 2024
Carol Felton Beaty died at the age of 90 on December 19, 2024 in Madison Wisconsin with family at her side. Family was everything to her and we were privileged to accompany her in these last days with the same love and devotion she showed us her whole life.
December was Carol’s month. She was born at home on a snowy...
Ronald Charles Rowsey
Dec 18, 2024
Ronald C. Rowsey, age 59, passed away December 18th, 2024 at the Madison UW Hospital from natural causes.
He was born on August 8th, 1965 in Kansas City, Kansas.
Parents: Carol Spehar-Rowsey and Charles Rowsey.
Ron graduated from Bishop Ward High School in KCK in 1983. He then graduated from the KCK Community College in 1987.
Ron had been an Care Taker...
Jerry Hill
Dec 17, 2024
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Jerry Hill. Jerry was a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great grandfather, and friend. He left this world suddenly on Tues. Dec. 17,2024 at age 90.
He spent many years working as an Engineer at Honeywell and Foremost Farms. Born on November 10th, 1934 in Zion, IL, he was a devoted husband to Dorothy...
Thomas D. Rivers
Dec 17, 2024
It is with a great amount of sadness that our family announces the passing of Thomas Dorith Rivers on December 17, 2024, at Oakwood Hebron Rehabilitation Facility, after 90 years of a life well-lived. Tom was born on August 27, 1934, the only child of Stanley James Rivers (Canterbury, England) and Dorothy Julia Maloney (Portage, WI). A few hours after...
Mary Ann Schwartz
Dec 17, 2024
Mary Ann Schwartz, age 97, passed away peacefully at home on December 17, 2024. She was born on September 8, 1927, to Frank and Lena (Hellenbrand) Kalscheuer. Mary Ann married Harold Schwartz on June 17, 1948 at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Ashton.
Mary Ann was a woman of many passions. She found joy in creating beautiful rosaries, playing cards with...
Frank Eugene Hirscher
Dec 17, 2024
Frank Eugene Hirscher, 83, passed away peacefully of cancer at his Fitchburg home on December 17, 2024. Frank was born to Kreszentia (Grace) and Mathew Hirscher on June 18, 1941, in Monroe, WI. Shortly after, his family moved to Hollandale, where he attended grade school and high school, and worked with his dad and mom at their cheese factory. Frank...
Carol J. Johnson
Dec 16, 2024
Carol J. Johnson of Madison, WI passed away peacefully in her home on December 16, 2024, surrounded by family.
Carol was born on September 18, 1944, the daughter of Ray and Pearl Beightol. She grew up on the family farm in Juda, WI and graduated from Juda High School in 1962.
Carol married Richard (Dick) Johnson on April 16, 1966, at Grace...
Kelly Ann Muldoon
Dec 16, 2024
Kelly Ann Muldoon passed away after a long battle with an illness that ultimately took her life on December 16th, 2024.
Born on December 7, 1987, Kelly was a graduate of Our Lady Queen of Peace Grade School, Madison West High School (Class of 2006), and Edgewood College where she majored in Psychology. She was currently employed by Philips Medical Systems...
Michael J. "Mike" Collins
Dec 15, 2024
Middleton: Michael J. Collins passed away peacefully on Sunday December 15, 2024 at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born May 25, 1943 in Seattle, WA the son of Charles and Marjorie Collins.
Mike grew up in Denver, CO. He received his BA, MA, and Ph.D from the University of Colorado. He served his country in the Marine Corps from 1962-1968. Mike started...
Felicia Potts
Dec 15, 2024
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Camille Zysele Dreyfuss
Dec 15, 2024
Camille Zysele Dreyfuss, age 17, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday December 15, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Arrangements are pending for a Celebration of Camille's life at a later date. A memorial fund will be established in Camille's name. More information about Camille's journey may be found at: Caring Bridge
https://www.caringbridge.org/site/34e3cf10-1811-30ec-933a-b2ef2952edfc
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Melvin S. Alme
Dec 15, 2024
Stoughton – Melvin S. Alme, age 95, passed away on Sunday December 15, 2024. He was born February 3, 1929, in Edgerton to the late Erick and Amy (Hermanson) Alme. He graduated from Stoughton High School in 1946. Melvin served his Country in the Army during the Korean War. He married Tootsie Erickson on October 28,1961 in Galena, Illinois. He...
Barbara J. Church
Dec 14, 2024
Madison – Barbara Jane Church, age 92, passed away on Saturday December 14, 2024, at Unity Point Meriter Hospital in Madison. She was born November 2, 1932, in Madison to the late Harry Edward Church and Ethel M Goodwin. Barbara is a 1951 graduate of Central High in Madison and was a long-time member of Bashford United Methodist Church where...
Richard K. Nordeng
Dec 14, 2024
Born: August 8, 1945, Janesville, Wisconsin
Died: December 14, 2024, peacefully at his home in Waunakee, Wisconsin
Richard K. Nordeng, a beloved husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, veteran, and accomplished attorney, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by love.
Rich was born and raised in Janesville, Wisconsin, and graduated from Janesville High School as a National Merit Scholar. There, he played baseball and...
Matthew R. Knishka
Dec 13, 2024
Matthew Richard Knishka died on December 13, 2024. Matt was born on September 28, 1997, in Dayton, Ohio to Scott and Jennifer Knishka. He grew up in Appleton and Waunakee, Wisconsin, graduating in 2016 from Waunakee High School where he was a member of the football and track teams. Matt went on to attend and graduate from UW Milwaukee in...
Gerald Arthur Born
Dec 12, 2024
Gerald (Gerry) Arthur Born, age 82, lost his valiant battle with cancer on December 12, 2024 surrounded by his loving family in his home as was his wish. He was born October 27, 1942 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of Arthur and Doris Born.
Following graduation from Concordia High School in 1960, he continued his education at Concordia Sr. College, UWM...
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