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.
Donald Paul Klink
Oct 3, 2025
Donald (Don) Paul Klink, age 93, of Madison, WI passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025, at home. He was born on June 19, 1932, the first child of Paul and Marie Klink of Watertown, WI. Don attended St. Francis Seminary where he received his bachelor’s degree. He graduated from Marquette University with a teaching certificate and received his Master’s...
Chase A. Peterson
Sep 28, 2025
Chase Allen Peterson, age 45, of DeForest, Wisconsin, passed away on September 28, 2025, peacefully with family surrounding him.
Chase was born on August 26, 1980, in Madison to Jan and Galen Peterson. He was baptized at Burke Lutheran Church and remained a lifelong member. He grew up with a strong love for the outdoors and family traditions that carried throughout...
Daniel L. Petersen
Sep 28, 2025
Daniel L. Petersen, 77, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2025 at Capitol Lakes in Madison, WI.
A little time spent traveling this country, not on the big four-lane ribbons of the Interstate, but on the backroads and through the small towns, tells you that the true measure of a place isn't in its skylines or its statehouses, but in the...
Mary J. Petersen
Sep 16, 2025
Mary Petersen passed away peacefully on Sept 16, 2025 at the age of 77. This isn't just a story about a woman who passed away; it's a story about a life lived with a quiet purpose, a life that touched countless others. You see, Mary Petersen, wasn't a politician, or a CEO, or a general. She was something far more...
Mary L. Eich
Sep 14, 2025
Mary (Boyer) Eich, age 97, of Madison, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 14, 2025, with her family around her.
Mary was born on February 13, 1928, in Galesburg, IL to Abel and Chloe (Cravens) Boyer. She graduated from Galesburg High School, and married Robert Bainter. They moved to Belleville, WI and had two children, James and Roberta (Robin), before Robert...
Dorothea Jean Iverna (Schunck) Jones Daley
Oct 1, 2025
Photo taken September 2025
Dorothea Jean Iverna (Schunck) Jones Daley was born October 26, 1926 in St Clair, Michigan, and was the daughter of Iva Douglass Schunck and Edward Schunck. Dorothea died on October 1, 2025, just twenty-five days short of 99 years, at her home in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. She grew up living on the family farm in the St. Clair...
Russell David Albrecht
Jul 19, 2025
Russell David Albrecht (65) of Afton, Wyoming passed away on July 19, 2025. He was born on January 9,1960 in Madison, Wisconsin to Charles Albrecht and Margaret (Hane) Albrecht both deceased. Sister Cindy and brother Rick also preceded him in death. He will be remembered as a devoted father, passionate advocate for children’s welfare, and an ordained minister. His ordination...
William J. "Bill" Dyhr Jr.
Sep 14, 2025
William James “Bill” Dyhr Jr., 85, passed away on September 14, 2025, with his loving family by his side. Bill was a hard-working and strong-minded individual. He maintained his determination and independence despite living with declining health for the last year. His spirit of fierce determination will live on in us forever.
Bill was born and raised in Madison, Wisconsin, and...
Terry L. Parker
Oct 7, 2025
Terry L. Parker, age 83, passed away at home on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. Arrangements are pending for a memorial service. Please return for further details.
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Gaetano "Tano" Aiello
2025
Gaetano “Tano” Aiello was born in the town of Lecce, located on the heel of mainland Italy, in the summer of 1939, just months before WWII began in Europe. From a young age, he showed a deep love for animals-he carried stray dogs into bomb shelters to keep them safe, kept a hedgehog and a baby lamb as pets, and...
Sue A Roundy
Oct 7, 2025
Sue Ann Roundy, age 71, of Madison, WI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 7, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on January 24, 1954, to Wanda and Daniel Sheeks. Sue was raised in Arlington and Poynette, WI, where she later graduated high school.
After graduation, she began a long and dedicated career with American Family Insurance.
Sue had a passion...
George "Bud" E. Bernhagen
Oct 4, 2025
McFarland - George “Bud” Bernhagen passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at McFarland Villa, just one month shy of his 95th birthday.
Bud was born on November 7, 1930, in Madison, Wisconsin. At the age of 11, he met the love of his life, Jo Ann Kearny. They were married on July 8, 1951, at McFarland Lutheran Church and...
Peter Ewenko
Oct 2, 2025
Madison – Peter Ewenko, age 78, passed away peacefully on Thursday October 2, 2025, at the UW Hospital in Madison. He was born January 6, 1947, in Germany, to the late Makar and Tatianna (Shopka) Ewenko. Peter grew up in the Schofield area where he met his best friend for life in grade school: Jerry Shidell. He met his wife...
Vivian Meland
Oct 2, 2025
Obituary for Vivian Marie Meland
With heavy hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved mother, Vivian Marie Meland. Vivian died peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, October 2nd, at the age of 88, in Madison Wisconsin. Vivian was born on January 3rd , 1937 to the late Earl J. and Mary M. (Denruiter) Altizer, in Madison WI. Vivian was...
Joan Ellen (Anderson) Campbell
Sep 29, 2025
Joan Ellen Campbell, of Stoughton, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2025, at the age of 65.
Born on October 10, 1959, Joan was the beloved daughter of Clifford and Elaine Anderson. She grew up in Stoughton, where she lived most of her life, surrounded by family, friends, and a strong sense of community.
Joan married the love of her life,...
Elizabeth Wenger Hickman
Sep 29, 2025
Elizabeth “Liz” Alice Wenger Hickman of Madison died at home surrounded by family on September 29, 2025, at the age of eighty-one. She was born in Madison on July 12, 1944, to Alfred Paul Wenger and Eleanor Louise Carlton Wenger, and spent her childhood successively in DeForest, Waukesha, and Portage. Liz graduated from Portage High School in 1962 and earned...
Donald E. Olson
Sep 29, 2025
Donald E. Olson, age 77, of Waunakee, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at home on September 29, 2025--the same date his father passed in 1979.
Don was born on May 24, 1948, in Oconto, Wisconsin to Ralph R. Olson and Esther K. (Stepman) Olson. Don graduated from Oconto High School in 1966, UW-Oshkosh in 1970, and completed his Master’s degree at UW-Madison...
Neil Halverson
Sep 28, 2025
Neil Halverson, age 79, passed away Sunday, September 28, 2025 surrounded by family. He was born Sept. 7, 1946 in Madison to Orville and Mildred (Barsness) Halverson.
Neil grew up in Wiota, WI attending a one room grade school. He graduated from South Wayne High School in 1964. That fall he was accepted into the Milwaukee Accredited School of Cosmetology. Neil...
Jeanette Koski
Sep 27, 2025
Jeanette (Fosmo) Koski of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, peacefully passed away on September 27. She was born at home on “D” Street in Ishpeming, Michigan to Ralph and Elsie Fosmo on February 19, 1935.
She attended Ishpeming Public Schools starting at Junction School and graduating from high school in 1953. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in education from Northern Michigan...
David Benton
Sep 27, 2025
David Proctor Benton departed peacefully on Sept 27, 2025 at age 77, after a brave battle against sarcoma. David was preceded in death by his mother Jeanne Benton, father David Benton, sister Leslie Bjorncrantz, and step-son Caleb Luke. He was survived by his wife Patricia Kelly, sister Tracy Benton, brother-in-law Barry Schneider, niece Molly Schneider, brother-in-law, Carl Eduard Bjorncrantz, nephew...
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