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.

Esther Nora Tinglum

Esther Nora Tinglum

Mar 16, 2024

Esther Nora Tinglum, 98, of Madison WI passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Oakwood Village in Madison with her family around her. She was born on February 10,1926 in Minot, North Dakota. She was the daughter of Nora and Howard Oberlin.  She met Jahn, the man of her dreams, while singing in the church choir. After meeting him,...

Barbara E. Bernstein

Barbara E. Bernstein

Mar 15, 2024

Barbara E Bernstein (71) passed away from a respiratory illness on March 15, 2024 at Agrace Hospice in Madison, WI. Barb was well-loved and will be dearly missed by friends near and far. She was joyful, cheerful, and always had another fun story to tell. You couldn't just drop by for a chat with Barb - if you stopped to talk, it...

Evelyn Jo Oien

Evelyn Jo Oien

Mar 14, 2024

Services are currently pending.  Please check back for a full obituary. 

Thomas Eldon Anderson

Thomas Eldon Anderson

Mar 14, 2024

“I look around here at all your faces and, I tell you, 

I am the luckiest man that ever lived! I love you all and I

am so proud of each and every one of you.”

                                                     ...

Jerry Albert Ripp

Jerry Albert Ripp

Mar 13, 2024

Jerry Albert Ripp age 88 Dane/Waunakee

May 10th, 1935 – March 13th, 2024. Jerry passed away peacefully at his Arizona home surrounded by loved ones after a very blessed and full life. He was born to Hardy Ripp and Evelyn (Dorn) Ripp of Waunakee.

Jerry always greeted everyone with a smile, loved to tell a joke or two, get a sing along going, and most times had some words of wisdom. He grew up in Waunakee running around with his siblings and friends trying not to get in trouble, helping out and Ripp’s bar, setting pins at Schmitty’s bowling alley, playing in six mile creek catching frogs and suckers...

Debra K. Snyder

Debra K. Snyder

Mar 13, 2024

Debra Kay Snyder, at 66, passed away peacefully with her daughter and nieces (known as the Three Stooges) by her side, in her home, after being recently diagnosed with a progressive cancer.  She was born August 4, 1957, to Ivan and Jeannette Legler.

Debbie grew up on a farm and attended Belleville High School.  After high school she married the love...

Keith Miller

Keith Miller

Mar 12, 2024

Keith Miller, age 73, passed away suddenly on Tuesday March 12, 2024.

Keith was born in Sheboygan, WI on December 20, 1950 to Jack and Ruth Miller. He graduated from Sheboygan South High School in 1969. While in high school, he participated in various sports and was also in a rock and roll band, where he played the drums. After high...

Myrty Lou Brazee

Myrty Lou Brazee

Mar 11, 2024

Myrty Lou Brazee passed away on March 11, 2024. Myrty was born in Dodgeville, WI on July 22, 1936, the daughter of Virgil and Mauriel (Erickson) Hill. She lived in Iowa County and graduated from Mineral Point High School in 1954. She was a graduate of the Wisconsin School of Cosmetology in June of 1955. Myrty married her husband Eugene (Gene)...

John Harvey Gallagher

John Harvey Gallagher

Mar 10, 2024

John Harvey Gallagher

John Gallagher, age 73, of Madison, passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 10, 2024.

              He was born in Madison, WI on October 20, 1950, to James and Edith (McChesney) Gallagher. John graduated from Edgewood High School in 1968 and attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

              In 1986 he married...

Roger Mayer

Roger Mayer

Mar 10, 2024

Roger Mayer, age 90, passed away on March 10, 2024.   He was born on February 26, 1934 in LaCrosse, WI to Cornelius Henry Mayer and Harriet (Frey) Mayer.  He grew up on the south side of Madison, attending Franklin Elementary and Central High School.  After graduating from the University of Wisconsin, Madison (BS, Landscape Architecture) he married his high...

Cyril Ripp

Cyril Ripp

Mar 10, 2024

Cyril Ripp passed away at the age of 99 on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Cyril entered the world on January 5th, 1925, the day preceding Epiphany, born to John and Elizabeth Ripp in Waunakee, WI. On September 16, 1948, he exchanged vows with Mary Karls. Together, they were blessed with three sons: Dave, Tom, and Steve. Mary died in 1984....

Jean C. Smith

Jean C. Smith

Mar 9, 2024

Jean C. Smith, age 83, passed away due to cancer at St. Mary’s Hospital on Sunday, March 9, 2024. Jean was born on November 26, 1940 in Madison, Wisconsin to John and Mary (Semor) Bohling. 

After Jean graduate from Sun Prairie High School, she met and married George Smith on April 4, 1959 in Sun Prairie, WI. 

Together they began to build...

Daniel Walter DeThorne

Daniel Walter DeThorne

Mar 8, 2024

Daniel Walter DeThorne, age 77, of Waunakee passed away on March 8, 2024. He was

born on September 14, 1946 in Waukegan, IL to Raymond and Clara (Selzer)

DeThorne.

 

Daniel graduated from Waukegan Township High School in 1964 and from Marquette

University in 1969. It was at Marquette where he met Eileen Grosh, and they were

married on April 28, 1973. Daniel was employed at...

Darlene “Dar” Skolaski

Darlene “Dar” Skolaski

Mar 8, 2024

In Loving Memory of Darlene Skolaski

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Darlene “Dar” Skolaski. Dar peacefully passed on March 8, 2024, after a brief stay at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg. 

Born on September 8th, 1944, Dar was brought home to Milton Street in her cherished Greenbush neighborhood in Madison. She attended Longfellow School in her early years, before moving...

Sue Steele

Sue Steele

Mar 8, 2024

 

Sue Ann Steele, Madison, WI, passed away on March 8, 2024 at Unity Point Health Meriter Hospital from respiratory complications. She graduated from New Lisbon High School in 1966 and attended the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point where she earned a degree in elementary education.  Until her retirement in 2014, she worked in the insurance field for the State of...

Ivan Henning

Ivan Henning

Mar 8, 2024

Ivan 'Red' Henning March 14, 1937 - March 8, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ivan 'Red' Henning, who departed this world on Friday, March 8th, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Redwood Falls, MN, on March 14, 1937, to Ben and Loretta and spent his formative years on the family...

Paul J. Bernards

Paul J. Bernards

Mar 8, 2024

Paul Joseph Bernards, age 95, devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather peacefully passed away on March 8, 2024.

Paul was born December 18, 1928 in Waunakee, Wisconsin to Christine (Uebersetzig) and Werner “Dutch” Bernards. He married his wife of 70 years, Dolores on June 13, 1953 at Saint Mary of the Lake Catholic Church in Westport.

He joined the US Army during...

Antoinette Ruth Richards

Antoinette Ruth Richards

Mar 8, 2024

MIDDLETON - Antoinette (Toni) Ruth Richards, age 85, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024, at UW Hospital. She was born on December 22, 1938, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, the daughter of Jerome and Lillian Ulan. She married Donald J. Richards on January 13, 1990.

Toni graduated from Harcum College in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania with an associate degree. She had...

John C. Lewis

John C. Lewis

Mar 8, 2024

John Carmond Lewis of Fitchburg, WI passed away peacefully at BeeHive Homes of Oregon on March 8 surrounded by his loving family.

John was born August 13, 1936, to John and Wilma Lewis in Dodgeville, WI. He was honored to be a part of the graduating class of 1954, who he stayed in touch with throughout his entire life. He attended...

Marcelline M. Schoepp

Marcelline M. Schoepp

Mar 7, 2024

Marcelline M. (Wiest) Schoepp, 87, of Waunakee/Westport died peacefully on Thursday, March 7, 2024.

Marcy was born in the Township of Perry on May 18, 1936 to Raymond and Marcella (Haag) Wiest. Marcy grew up on the family farm, oldest of 8 siblings. She graduated 8th grade from Spring Valley Grade School in a class of 3 pupils. She graduated from...

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