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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.
Ruth L. Morrison
Mar 18, 2025
Ruth L. Morrison (nee Johnson), age 90, a beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Ruth was born on September 9, 1934, in Madison, to the late George and Phyllis Johnson (nee Tozer).
She married John W. Morrison on September 24, 1955. For over 50 years, Ruth worked as a hairdresser...
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...
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...
Eleanor Severeid Sather
Mar 22, 2025
Eleanor Marilyn Severeid Sather, age 93, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2025.
There will be a graveside service for Eleanor on Thursday, April 10 at Forest Hill Cemetery, 1 Speedway Road at 11 am. Please meet at the main gate and we will process together to Eleanor's final resting place.
On Saturday April 12th there will be a gathering beginning at...
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...
Ronald Lee Semmann
Mar 21, 2025
Ronald (Ron) Lee Semmann, 89, a dedicated family man and public servant, passed away on March 21, 2025. He was born on May 25, 1935, to Eugene and Marguerite Semmann (Tank), in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Ron married Miriam Goetsch on April 17, 1960, and built their life together for over 50 years. They moved to Sun Prairie in 1966 where they planted...
John A. Thiesenhusen
Mar 21, 2025
John Thiesenhusen, ended his journey here on Earth on March 21st, 2025 . He was born on February 23rd, 1939 in Waukesha to Arthur and Myrtle Thiesenhusen. He earned his Bachelor's in Engineering from UW-Madison, and his Master's in Social Work from Florida State University. John served in the Air National Guard.
He spent his career as a Social Worker locally...
Rita Katherine Roemer
Mar 20, 2025
Rita K. Roemer
June 5, 1952 – March 20, 2025
Janesville/Madison, WI - Rita K. Roemer, 72, passed away on March 20, 2025 at the home of her caregiver in Janesville. She was born June 5, 1952 in LaCrosse, WI, oldest child to Bernard and Josephine (Menard) Roemer.
Rita lived and worked most of her life in Madison. She attended the University of...
Lorene Schultz
Mar 19, 2025
Lorene C. Schultz
June 25, 1933 – March 19, 2025
MADISON – Lorene C. Schultz, age 91, passed away at home on March 19, 2025. Lorene was born in Janesville, Wis., daughter of James J. Shea and Lorene E. Pendergast Shea.
From her childhood, Lorene still proudly displayed the trophy she’d won as “Little Miss Janesville 1936”. In High School, she acted in...
Coletta Elizabeth Corwin
Mar 18, 2025
Coletta Elizabeth Corwin, known to many as Mom, Colette, Coli, and Grandma Coli, was born at home on a 160-acre Nebraska farm to Joseph A. Zavadil and Julia J. Goeden Zavadil. Growing up alongside her sister Mary Ann, four years her senior, she learned the values of hard work, resilience, and a deep respect for nature while helping with housework,...
Robert Lee Stowell
Mar 18, 2025
Sun Prairie – Robert Lee “Bob” Stowell, age 82, passed away on Tuesday March 18, 2025 at his home in Sun Prairie. He was born April 19, 1942 in Reedsburg, WI. to the late Elmer and Edna (Hartman) Stowell. Bob married Susan Fritz on October 29, 1966 in Boscobel, WI. He is a graduate of Madison Business College and worked...
Ralph "Dale" Cotter
Mar 18, 2025
Ralph Dale Cotter passed away peacefully on March 18, 2025 at the age of 95. Dale was born December 8, 1929 to Ralph U. and Myra C. (Knutson) Cotter in St. Paul, MN. He graduated from Murray High School (St. Paul) in 1947, from the University of Minnesota with a BA degree in Geology (split minor in Math and Physics)...
Reinhold “Reiny” Meihsner
Mar 17, 2025
MIDDLETON - Reinhold (Otto) “Reiny” Meihsner passed away at the age of 90 on March 17, 2025. Reinhold was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Reinhold and Johanna Meihsner in 1934.
He graduated from Concordia High School in 1953 in Milwaukee and attended Stout State University in Menomonie, Wisconsin graduating in 1957. While attending Stout, Reiny met Rita Jackson when they were...
Marilyn H. Lein
Mar 16, 2025
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John D. Fassbender
Mar 16, 2025
Middleton—John D. Fassbender, age 90, of Middleton, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on March 16, 2025. He was born on July 2, 1934, in Steuben, WI, to James and Neva (Rockwell) Fassbender.
John attended Mount Hope High School, where he met the love of his life, Sharon (Clark) Fassbender. Following high school, John served in the...
Kari L. Behnke
Mar 16, 2025
Kari Lynn Behnke (Johnson), age 51, passed away peacefully on Sunday March 16th, 2025, in her home surrounded by her husband and children. She was born on November 16th 1973, in Watertown, WI and was the daughter to Robert and Marion Johnson (Wittnebel). She married the love of her life, Rick Behnke, on September 9th , 2000. Together they celebrated...
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