Obituaries
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.
Stephen Meyer
Feb 8, 2025
We post this obituary with heavy hearts to announce that our beloved Stephen O. Meyer has unexpectedly passed away. A man who is easily described as gregarious, bright-eyed, and generous with his time, charming, and able to participate in a witty banter that was difficult to match.
He is well known on Madison's East side as an active member of the...
Scott S. Jameson
Dec 22, 2024
Scott Stuart Jameson, age 85, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at Unity Point Meriter Hospital in Madison, WI. He was born on November 1, 1939 in Gays Mills, WI, the son of Frank Jameson and Marion Pomeroy Jameson. Scott was married to Pamela Jameson on October 11, 1980.
Scott worked for many years as a mainframe computer programmer. He...
Kurt M. Sime
Apr 18, 2025
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Judy Casey
Apr 17, 2025
Stoughton – Judy I. Casey, age 76, passed away peacefully on Thursday April 17, 2025, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born August 8, 1948, in Stoughton to the late George and Doris (Farberg) Keehn. Judy is a 1966 graduate of Stoughton High School and continued to stay close to many friends through various social events over the many...
William Albert
Apr 16, 2025
Madison-William Albert, age 80, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at Agrace Hospice. Bill was born on Monday, August 7, 1944 in Oakland, California.
At the age of 10, Bill’s family moved to Hartland, Wisconsin, where he became the first AFS (American Field Service) student within the Hartland/Arrowhead School District. He spent a summer in Finland, where he formed a lasting...
Carol A. Overland
Apr 16, 2025
Stoughton – Carol A. Overland, age 78, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, after a short stay at the Skaalen Home in Stoughton. She was born on August 21, 1946, to the late William and Martha (Deja) Doherty.
Carol was married to Edwin Floyd Overland until his passing in 1986. They shared a life filled with love, laughter, and...
Leo Castle
Apr 15, 2025
Leo Castle passed away in the hospital on April 15, 2025. He was born in Madison, WI to Leonard William and Josepha Laura (Patterson) Castle on February 26, 1939. As a teenager he worked for his dad at Taylor’s Deep Rock Gas station. He attended Madison Central High School and MATC.
He joined the Navy, served on the submarine the Clamagore....
Robert D Jackson
Apr 14, 2025
Robert D. Jackson passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025 at his home in Windsor of natural causes.
He was born on December 3, 1960, in Kenosha, WI to Joan (Schuit) Jackson and Charles Jackson.
He married Mary Jo (Moertl) Jackson in 1991, and they divorced in 2024. They were blessed with two children.
Robert grew up on a farm in Bristol, WI...
Terry Lafferty
Apr 13, 2025
Terrance R. Lafferty, age 80, of Waunakee, WI passed away on April 13, 2025.
Terry was born on April 20, 1944, in Aitkin, Minnesota to Donald and Mary (Seguin) Lafferty, He attended Aitkin High School. His work history included 42 years at General Casting Corp. (Sibley West Corp.) and Trac-Rite, where he built lasting relationships and took great pride in his...
Wardell H. "Bucky" Pike
Apr 13, 2025
Wardell H. “Bucky” Pike, age 99, passed away peacefully on Sunday April 13, 2025, after a full and rewarding life.
Bucky was born in Lincoln, NE on July 17, 1925, and was the son of the late Harry and Edna (Hubbell) Pike.
Bucky graduated from West High School, Madison, WI in 1943 and joined the Army directly after graduation. He landed on...
Randal T. Brummer
Apr 13, 2025
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Randal “Randy” Brummer, 63, who left us peacefully surrounded by family and love after a long and courageous battle with myotonic muscular dystrophy. A beloved father, grandfather, and friend, Randy was known for his fun-loving spirit, deep love for his family, and his passion for the outdoors.
Randy found joy in the simple...
Howard L. Peterson
Apr 13, 2025
STOUGHTON- Howard L. Peterson, age 95, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025. He was born on December 1, 1929 in Grace Township in Chippewa County, Minnesota, the 6th child of Hans and Anna (Hillestad) Peterson. Howard went on to serve his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Howard married Jeannette Maxine Reich on August 22,...
Marc Hopkins
Apr 12, 2025
Marc Hopkins was granted his eternal hunting & fishing license on Saturday, April 12th, 2025.
Marc Hopkins was born January 24, 1942 to Joseph Hopkins (“the ornery old bastard” & “horses ass”) and Muriel (Moore) Hopkins Adams in Rockford, IL.
Marc moved to Wisconsin where he met the love of his life, Ruth Drake. The two married on April 6th, 1974 and...
Margaret Ann "Peggy" Robbins
Apr 10, 2025
Margaret Ann “Peggy” Robbins
Middleton: Margaret Ann “Peggy” Robbins, age 93, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2025 at Attic Angels in Middleton. She was born March 10, 1932 the daughter of Frank and Dorothy (Schmitz) Kalscheur. Peggy married John H. Robbins September 15, 1951 at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Middleton. They were married for 63 years until John’s passing in...
Arthur John Heidecke
Apr 9, 2025
Arthur John Heidecke, aged 92 and a long-time resident of Stoughton, WI, passed away in the presence of his family while in the care of Agrace Hospice at Skaalen Assisted Living on April 9, 2025. He was born at Cook County Hospital in Chicago, IL, on June 15, 1932, the fourth of five children and third son of Fred and...
Audrey L. Bock
Apr 8, 2025
Audrey L. (Schackmuth) Bock passed away on April 8, 2025. She was born to Norbert and Edna (Miller) on November 15, 1932 in Kenosha, WI. She married Jerome Nelson in 1952.
Audrey loved to cook and bake. Her specialty was cinnamon rolls, and she loved to share them with her family and friends. Everyone looked forward to Audrey’s holiday meals.
Audrey had...
David "Dave" Rennhack
Apr 8, 2025
David “Dave” Rennhack was born on August 20, 1944, to Elverna A. (Straseski) and Frederick G. Rennhack. A proud graduate of Columbus High School, Class of 1962, Dave enlisted in the U.S. Navy shortly after graduation and served honorably until 1968. In 1976, he continued his service to the nation by joining the National Guard, where he found his passion...
Sharon Jensen
Apr 8, 2025
Sharon Jensen has been our angel on Earth for nearly 81 years. On April 8, 2025, she left this world to become an unwavering guardian angel for the many loved ones she’s left behind.
Born Betty Sharon Hodges on June 12, 1944, to John “Jack” Hodges and Nora Fain Hodges, she went by the names Sherry and Sharon. She attended Stoughton...
Bela Flax
Apr 8, 2025
Bela Flax, age 100, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at University Hospital in Madison. She was born on July 9, 1924, in Leningrad (now St. Petersburg), Russia. Her father Ruvim perished on the front lines in World War II under Nazi fire. Along with her mother and brother, she was in Nazi-besieged Leningrad. Her brother died of hunger...
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