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.
Karen Jane Howard
Jun 22, 2025
Madison, WI-Karen J. Howard passed away on June 22, 2025. She was born on October 26, 1935 in Creston, Neb., to Louis Boning and Hulda (Sanders) Boning. Karen earned her undergraduate degree in Home Economics University of Nebraska, Lincoln. She went on to earn a master’s degree from UNL. Karen spent many years employed at the University of Wisconsin, Madison...
Gerald Ray Dunn
Jun 23, 2025
Gerald Ray Dunn, age 89, passed away on June 23, 2025, at the University of Wisconsin Hospitals & Clinics in Madison, Wisconsin following an unfortunate accident earlier that day. His beloved wife, Jane, was by his side until his passing.
Jerry was born on June 14, 1936, in La Grande, Oregon, to Afton (Hardy) and George Dunn. During his childhood, his...
De Wayne Dean Ruppert
Jun 20, 2025
De Wayne D. Ruppert, 97, passed away Friday June 20, 2025 at the V.A. Hospital, with his loving family by his side. He was born June 24, 1927 in Newton, IA. to Levi and Grace (Mc Pherson) Ruppert.
He attended High School during WWII. While in High School, the Army called upon him, so he went into the service. He was...
Harold I. Blotner
Jul 12, 2025
Harold Blotner, age 99, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025. He was born October 3, 1925, in Haverhill, MA to the late Samuel Blotner and Ruth Mysel. He graduated from the University of Illinois with a BS in mechanical engineering. After graduating, he moved to Milwaukee, WI for work where he met his wife, Sue. They were married December...
Gary Ray Doucette
Jul 11, 2025
Gary Ray "Duke" Doucette passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday, July 11, 2025.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church,
401 South Owen Drive, Madison, WI. Family will greet friends after 9 a.m. until the time of Mass. A reception will follow.
A...
Norma Jewell Kindstrom
Jul 11, 2025
Oregon - Norma Jewell Kindstrom – It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our mother, Norma Jewell Kindstrom on July 11, 2025.
Norma was born on April 28, 1939, in Waterman, IL, the daughter of Carl and Eva (Crooke) Taylor. Norma was raised in DeKalb, IL and attended DeKalb High School. On August 27, 1966, Norma married...
Juilanne O'Gara
Jul 9, 2025
Julie was born on November 21, 1935, to William and Phyllis McEntee in Detroit, Michigan. She grew up in Gross Point as one of four daughters, where she undoubtedly learned her lifelong conviction that movies were better when they included Humphrey Bogart.
In 1958, Julie made the bold, brave, and life-altering decision to leave her teaching career and marry her husband...
Frances "Fran" Leinweber
Jul 9, 2025
Frances “Fran” Leinweber died July 9, 2025 in Madison, where she was being cared for by family. Fran was born on August 13, 1932 in Oshkosh, WI. She was the first of five children of Harold and Mary Lord. On November 12, 1952 she married Ronald Leinweber with whom she had a son, Bruce, and a daughter, Wendy.
Fran was preceded...
Joseph G. Kalscheur Jr.
Jul 8, 2025
Joseph G. Kalscheur Jr
93
Waunakee
Joseph G. Kalscheur Jr., age 93, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2025. Joe was born on 8-16-1931 to Joseph Sr. and Johanna Kalscheur in Ashton, WI where he lived his entire life. He graduated in 1949 from Middleton High School. On September 6, 1955, he married the love of his life, Loretta Laufenberg. Together they continued...
Gordon Faust
Jul 7, 2025
Gordon Robert Faust, age 92, passed away on July 7, 2025 at Homestead Memory Care Facility, Waunakee, WI. He was the only child born to Robert and Katherine Faust, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Madison, WI on November 9, 1932. Sadly, his mother passed away when he was only 2 years old, so he was raised by his maternal grandmother, Katherine...
Edmund M. Karls
Jul 5, 2025
Edmund M. Karls, age 101, of Waunakee, WI, passed away on July 5, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, hard work, and deep faith that will be cherished by all who knew him.
Edmund was born on February 14, 1924, to George and Elizabeth (Hellenbrand) Karls and grew up on a large farm in Waunakee. He learned responsibility early, helping...
Douglas L. "Doug" Anderson
Jul 5, 2025
Waunakee: Douglas L. Anderson, age 82, passed away on July 5, 2025. Doug was born on Sept. 2, 1943 to Arthur and Mildred Anderson.
He graduated from Deforest High School. After graduation, he enlisted in the US Navy. He was stationed on the USS Mars during the Vietnam War. Doug was a lifetime member of the Waunakee VFW. He also was...
Linda J Stauffacher
Jul 5, 2025
Linda Jane Stauffacher, 84, of Sun Prairie, died on Saturday, July 5, 2025 under hospice care, after a long, brave struggle with dementia. She was born on March 24, 1941 in Madison, Wisconsin to Clarence and Iris Grundahl. Linda graduated from Monroe High School and earned her Bachelor’s degree in music from St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN. She married...
Marie Leona Weber
Jul 3, 2025
Marie was born to her parents, Edward and Mary (Gebel) Weber, on May 17, 1932, in Elma, Iowa. After her father’s death in 1939, the family moved to New Hampton, Iowa. Marie attended St. Mary’s Elementary School and New Hampton High School, graduating in 1950. She subsequently enrolled at Iowa State Teachers College (currently the University of Northern Iowa). After...
Harriet E. Pritchard
Jul 2, 2025
Harriet Pritchard of Monona, Wisconsin, died on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Agrace.
She was born on January 20, 1930, to Eugene and Mabel Holzschuh in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin.
She began her working career as a switchboard operator and held positions as clerical and bookkeeping support for various business. While working for Nagle-Hart, she met William “Bill” Pritchard. They were married on...
Jerry Eugene Knight
Jul 2, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jerry Eugene Knight, 87, who left us peacefully on July 2, 2025 surrounded by his family.
Jerry was born in Kansas City, Missouri on September 9, 1937. In his youth, he was active in the Boy Scouts and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. He was a graduate of East...
Lorraine Tix
Jul 1, 2025
Lorraine Tix (Grandma L), 99, of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin (formerly of Champlin, Minnesota), passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025.
Lorraine was born in May 1926 in Dilworth, Minnesota, to Louis and Antoinette Boit. She was the youngest of eleven children—seven of whom grew into adulthood—and lovingly known as “the baby” of the family. She was also the only sibling born...
Renee A. Ramsdell
Jul 1, 2025
Renee A. Ramsdell, 80, of Madison, died July 1, 2025 at Hattie's Glen Memory Care of natural causes as a result of her 17 year battle with Parkinson's Disease.
Renee was born Renee Arlys Waller to Winfred W. "Windy" Waller and Irene A. Waller nee Nelson on January 9, 1945 in Whitehall, WI. Renee's dad had been drafted into the Army...
Matthew W. Hay
Jun 30, 2025
Matthew William Hay, 54, of Madison, died on Monday, June 30, 2025, at Saint Mary’s Hospital (Madison) with his mother at his side.
He was born on March 28, 1971, in West Lafayette, IN, to Ronald Loren Hay (Mosinee WI) and Julia Wadlington Hay (Madison).
Matthew graduated from Malcolm Shabazz City High School in 1989 and later attended Madison Area Technical College,...
Delbert "Del" Dahl
Jun 29, 2025
DELBERT "DEL" DAHL - 89, was welcomed into heaven June 29, 2025. Del was born in Stoughton, WI on October 7, 1935 to late Lennie and Elenore (Starks) Dahl. He attended Stoughton High School, graduating in 1954. This is where he met his beautiful wife Edith "Re" Rideout. They were married on October 19, 1956. Del joined the military and...
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