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.
Martin "Marty" B. Keller
Nov 23, 2025
Martin B. Keller, age eighty-nine, passed away peacefully in his sleep Nov. 23rd, 2025 at his home. Martin (Marty) was born December 28th, 1935 in the town of Perry, WI. Marty was one of 8 children born to Martin Sr. and Rose Keller. Marty worked the majority of his life in the farming & dairy business. He worked the family...
Helen R. McVicar
Nov 22, 2025
Helen R. McVicar, age 85, of Waunakee, died peacefully at home under hospice care on Saturday November 22, 2025. She was born at home in Westport, WI on October 13, 1940, to Frank and Henrietta (Stejskal) Poulik. She graduated from Waunakee High School in 1958 and attended nursing school at Madison Vocational Technical and Adult School, graduating as an LPN...
Henry "Hank" Veith
Nov 21, 2025
Henry “Hank” Walter Veith, 82, of Sun Prairie passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025 peacefully at his home.
Hank was born on January 5, 1943 in Madison to Urban and Irene (Maier) Veith. He grew up in Marshall and graduated from Marshall High School in 1961. On June 27, 1964 Hank married his high school sweetheart, Mary Ann Lange at...
Jack F. Naughton
Nov 15, 2025
Madison, Wisconsin — Jack Naughton, a beloved father, grandfather, and devoted educator whose life was defined by his kindness and passion for world travel, passed away peacefully at the age of 97.
Born in 1928 in Gary, Indiana, Jack grew up in Chicago before serving two years in the U.S. Navy as a foreign correspondent. Following his service, he dedicated himself...
Carter Morgan Ayres
Nov 15, 2025
Carter Morgan Ayres (“Morgan”) passed away peacefully on November 15, 2025 in Madison, Wisconsin, after suffering complications from a fall that occurred two months earlier. He was 77 years old.
Morgan was born in Sydney, Australia in 1948 and lived the first fourteen years of his life there. He enjoyed school, playing with friends, water sports, and family time with his...
Judith Greene
Dec 1, 2025
Judith (Judy) Greene passed away peacefully on Monday, December 1, 2025 at Oakwood Village East, Madison, WI. Judy was born on October 5, 1940 to Vincent Eugene and Margaret Rose (Turner) Steele in Valparaiso, Indiana. Judy is survived by two siblings, Peggy Ryan and Randy Steele, her three children, Kate and her husband John Douglas, Doug, Bill and his wife...
James David Siddell
Nov 29, 2025
James David Siddell, age 66, passed away peacefully at his home in Waunakee, Wisconsin on November 29, 2025. Jim was born on July 23, 1959 to Walt and Linda Siddell in Breese, Illinois. He married his high school sweetheart, Carla Kellermann, on November 8, 1980, in Carlyle, Illinois.
Jim grew up in Huey, Illinois milking cows and doing chores on the...
Clair Matthew Dirienzo
Nov 26, 2025
Clair Matthew Dirienzo (December 30, 1933– November 26, 2025)
Clair Dirienzo, age 91, of Madison, passed away peacefully at Agrace Hospice on November 26, 2025 surrounded by his family.
Clair was born in Madison, WI to Vincent and Elizabeth (Elsie) Dirienzo along with his identical twin brother, Charles (Charlie). They grew up on Monroe Street with their older brother and sister, Vincent...
Peggy Sue Santos
Nov 26, 2025
Peggy Sue (Huseth) Santos, age 67, passed away on Wed. Nov. 26, 2025, at UW Hospital's TLC unit with her daughter and son in-law by her side. Peggy was born on Feb. 14, 1958 (a true Valentine Baby) to Dean and Grace (Stensby) Huseth.
After graduating high school in Verona she welcomed her first daughter Pamela. Peggy would later marry Brian...
Myrtle Lyn Gilboe
Nov 25, 2025
Myrtle "Lyn" Gilboe passed peacefully at home after 96 wonderful and exciting years on this earth. She was born in Chicago to Kathryn (Kruzinski) and Victor Kroll, growing up in Cicero. A self-described shy and awkward child, she excelled in school and was soon on her way to Miami University in Oxford, OH. There, she met the love of her...
Lyle E. Siggelkow
Nov 24, 2025
Lyle E. Siggelkow, 80, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 24, 2025, surrounded by family at Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison. He was born March 24, 1945, in McFarland, to Earle and Bertha “Bertie-Lou” (Hoffman) Siggelkow. Lyle enjoyed drumming and was both a member and instructor for the Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps. He was also a proud U.S....
Jasai Kyrie Amankonah
Nov 23, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved son, Jasai Kyrie Amankonah. Born on Friday, September 19, 2025, and taken from us too soon on Sunday, November 23, 2025.
Jasai Kyrie is the cherished son of Richmond Amankonah and Abigail Kukubor; beloved brother of Royce-Dylan Effah Amankonah and Penuel Zodel Amankonah. He was a beautiful bundle...
Robert J. Grady
Nov 23, 2025
**Visitation will be from 12-1:00 PM on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at St. Ann Catholic Church, 323 North Van Buren Street, Stoughton, WI 53589 with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 1:00 PM. Bob will be brought to his final place of rest with full military honors at St. Ann Catholic Cemetery immediately following Mass.**
Robert “Bob” J. Grady...
Charles P. "Charlie" Kozitzky III
Nov 23, 2025
Charlie Kozitzky of Middleton, WI passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 23rd at the age of 63.
Born and raised in Philadelphia PA, Charlie was the son of Emily (Lewis) and Charles Kozitzky II. He moved to Madison, WI in the early 90’s. 1998 brought a whirlwind romance with wife Mary, and the two tied the knot within 6 months. Charlie...
Virgil Lawrence Broering
Nov 20, 2025
Virgil Lawrence Broering (Virg) peacefully passed away on November 20, 2025, due to complications from dementia. He was born on October 5, 1942 in Springfield, OH to the late Richard and Ellenora (Brachman) Broering.
Virgil is survived by his wife, Barbara Elizabeth Broering, his son, Ted (Michelle) Broering, grandchildren Samuel Hunter and Sophie Kathryn Broering, and grand dogs Luigi and Tucker....
Evan John Fahl
Nov 19, 2025
Evan John Fahl, age 38, passed away unexpectedly on November 19, 2025. He was born on June 12, 1987, in Madison, Wisconsin, to William Fahl and Nancy Fahl.
Evan grew up in Madison and graduated from Memorial High School before attending Madison College. In 2008, he began what would become a long and dedicated career as a commercial roofer. Evan took...
Athlyn Mae Herzberg
Nov 19, 2025
Our beloved Mother, Grandmother, soon to be Great Grandmother, Sister and Friend met her Lord on November 19, 2025 at the age of 91. Surrounded by her family in the comforts of her home. She was born on April 10, 1934 in a cottage on Taylor Lake, Waupaca, Wisconsin, the daughter of James and Vera (Nelson) Gould.
Athlyn married the love...
Victor "Paul" P. Gorman
Nov 16, 2025
Madison – Victor “Paul” Gorman, age 79, passed away peacefully on Sunday November 16, 2025, at home.
Paul is survived by his wife Dorothy Gorman; children Linda Snow, Kristina DiLorenzo and Barb Tumidajewicz; his grandchildren and great grandchildren, and his sister Debbie Nofsinger.
A gathering will be held from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM on Tuesday November 25, 2025, at CRESS FUNERAL...
Craig Allen Halverson
Nov 16, 2025
Craig "Butch" Halverson, 73, of Madison, WI, passed away on November 16, 2025, in his home. Craig was born to Edmund and Marilyn Halverson on October 1, 1952. After attending McFarland High School, Craig went on to serve as an HVAC technician. Before his retirement, he worked at Home Depot as a sales generator for 20 years.
Craig was an avid...
Margaret Rintala
Nov 16, 2025
Margaret Ann Rintala, 81, a beloved mother and friend, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2025.
Margaret was born in Wakefield, Michigan, and spent her younger years in that area before moving to Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, where she spent her later years.
Margaret possessed a rare combination of unwavering faith and playful humor. She carried a steady faith in God that shaped...
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