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.
Marilyn L. Logan
Apr 27, 2025
The memorial service will be at Bread of Life CEC in Dousman, WI, 214 Grove Street. Visitation will begin at 11:00 am on Saturday May 3, 2025, followed by a service at 12:30 pm and lunch at 2:00 pm. Her resting place will be in the columbarium at her church.
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Jean Louise Kokott
Apr 27, 2025
Jean Kokott lived a full and loving life. Born on April 17th, 1935, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, she grew up loving the Mississippi River and the mighty bluffs which give such majestic shape to her hometown. A deep love for the winding backroads, small towns, and lore of the Driftless Region remained with her all her life.
Though the only child...
Joan Icke Dunn
Apr 25, 2025
Madison- Joan Dunn, age 84, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, April 25, 2025 due to complications from a heart attack. She was born in Madison on February 10. 1941 to George and Virginia (Black) Icke.
Joan attended Highlands Mendota Beach School (now Crestwood), Monticello Preparatory School in Alton, IL, and the University of WI. While in 5th grade...
Joyce H. Sexton
2025
Joyce H. (Hengerer) Sexton passed away peacefully on April, 23 2025 in Madison, WI. Joyce and her twin sister Anna were born in 1938 in Jamaica, Long Island, to Bonnie Bell (Guernsey) Hengerer, from Independence, Kansas, and Howard Hengerer, from Buffalo, New York. Joyce grew up on Long Island, where she spent as much time outdoors as possible, learned to...
Beverly A Dahl
Apr 23, 2025
Beverly A. Dahl, 86, of Deerfield passed away peacefully on April 23 at University Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was born to George and Lillian Wilhelm on March 4, 1939 in Sauk County, Wisconsin. Beverly moved to Deerfield when she was 9 years old. She graduated from Deerfield High School in 1957, with honors. She met the love...
Mary Lee Schroeder
Apr 23, 2025
Mary Lee Schroeder, aged 88, passed away on April 23, 2025 in Madison Wisconsin.
Mary Lee was born to Mollie Leet and Silas Jurgens in Clearbrook, Minnesota, and raised on the beautiful family farm homesteaded and built by her Danish grandpa Lauritz Peter Jurgens. She attended a one-room schoolhouse through 8th grade and graduated from Clearbrook High School as valedictorian. In...
Helen Ballweg
Apr 22, 2025
WAUNAKEE – Helen Ballweg, age 86, a devoted wife and mother passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at Waunakee Valley Nursing Home. She was born on December 27, 1938, in Baraboo, WI to John and Regina Eckstein. She married Donald Ballweg on April 24, 1958. Helen loved life, cherished her family, and worked at providing a home for...
Michael A. Voica
Apr 21, 2025
Michael A. Voica Waunakee
April 21, 2025 Michael Anthony Voica, age 69, passed away Monday, April 21 at his home in Waunakee, WI, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Illinois July 28, 1955, to the late Rudolph and MaryRita (Dusthimer) Voica, Mike was raised in central Wisconsin and graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point, where...
Richard A. Steeves
Apr 20, 2025
Richard A. Steeves passed away on April 20, 2025, at home in Madison, WI.
He was born on Feb. 2, 1938, to William and Doris Steeves in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Richard was educated in London, Canada, where he received his M.D. at the University of Western Ontario. After interning at the Montreal General Hospital, he obtained a Ph.D. in medical biophysics at...
Rosalia Donagrico
Apr 19, 2025
Rosalia Donagrico
April 6, 1929 – April 19, 2025
With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of Rosalia Donagrico, who left this world peacefully on April 19, 2025, at the age of 96.
Born on April 6, 1929, in Sicily, Rosalia brought with her to America a warmth, resilience, and quiet strength that defined her life and touched all who...
Thomas “Tom” Acker
Apr 18, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Thomas "Tom" Acker, age 65, who passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025. He was born on August 23, 1959, and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Tom is survived by his loving wife, Seraphine Acker, and their children: Seraphine (Jordan) Bodendein, Renee (Peter) Churchill, Michelle (Matt) Kosloske, Janelle (Nick)...
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...
Peter A. Salin
Apr 16, 2025
Madison-Peter Salin, age 77, passed away on April 16, 2025, at Capitol Lakes Health Center. Peter was born on April 18, 1947, to Bill and Helen Salin, and grew up in Aurora, Minnesota. He was a 1965 graduate of Aurora High School, attended Virginia Junior College and graduated from St. Cloud State with a degree in Political Science and Economics.
In...
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...
Robert "Bob" Conley
Apr 13, 2025
Robert “Bob” Conley (age 67) of Waunakee, WI passed away surrounded by his five loving children on the afternoon of April 13, 2025.
Bob was born on November 9, 1957, in Kewanee, IL to Mary Jane (Streicher) and Howard Elwyn “Elly” Conley. He married his wife, Joan Mary Steffensmeier, on June 2, 1984, in West Point, IA.
Bob graduated from Knox College...
Jack T. Fitzgerald
Apr 13, 2025
Dr. Jack T. Fitzgerald, age 98, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2025, at Noel Manor in Verona, Wisconsin, where he spent his final years together with his beloved wife, Joann. They recently celebrated an extraordinary milestone—their 75th wedding anniversary.
Jack is survived by Joann and their three children, Gary (Terri) Fitzgerald of Amherst Junction, Wisconsin; Ann (John) Wharton of Melbourne,...
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