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.
Nicholas Peter Pollis
Mar 15, 2026
Nicholas Peter Pollis “Nick” was born into an immigrant Greek family in Washington Heights, NYC, on November 29, 1928. His father was an importer of Greek foods. At that time, the Heights was a Greek and Jewish neighborhood. Nick enjoyed stickball and loved going to classical, big band, and jazz performances by era greats. Summer jobs included being a busboy...
Richard Carl Enger
Feb 11, 2026
Richard Carl Enger, age 86, of Madison WI passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026. He was the son of Elvin and Anna (Mueller) Enger. He is survived by his sister Ella Marie Enger, nephew Jacob Enger (Joni), niece Michelle (Michael) Brinkman, his great nieces Vanessa & Christina Brinkman and many cousins.
Richard served in the United States Army, and he...
Beatrice "Bea" Mogensen
Mar 7, 2026
Beatrice “Bea” Jeanette Mogensen, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026. She was born on January 11, 1932 in Janesville, WI to Elmer and Mildred (Hanewold) Johnson. Bea married Robert “Bob” George Mogensen on Sept 4, 1954, in Janesville WI. After Bea graduated from Madison Business College, the couple resided in Appleton, Broadhead, and Janesville where she worked for Parker...
Huldah Jean Pierce
Mar 20, 2026
Huldah Jean Hyers Pierce, 98, was born in Toms River, New Jersey, on January 15, 1928, and passed away on March 20, 2026, in Stoughton, Wisconsin. She moved to Florida with her family and graduated from Coral Gables High School where she enjoyed playing clarinet in the marching band. She went on to attend Palm Beach Junior College. Her first...
Bernard C. Easterday
Mar 17, 2026
Bernard C. Easterday died on March 17, 2026. He was born September 16, 1929, to Harley and Alberta (Bodenbender) Easterday. He graduated from Hillsdale High School in 1947, earned his DVM degree with high honors from Michigan State University in 1952, and immediately began his veterinary medical career as a large animal veterinarian in Hillsdale until his country called. He...
Russell Wayne Fye, Sr.
Mar 15, 2026
McMinnville, TN resident and Abrams, WI native Russell Wayne Fye, Sr., age 88, was born April 30, 1937 and died March 15, 2026 surrounded by his family, following an extended illness.
A U.S. Army veteran of Vietnam and retired millroom technician with Uniroyal Corporation, he was the son of the late Edward and Eva Baker Fye. In addition to his parents,...
Gail M. Lewis
Mar 14, 2026
Gail M. E. Lewis (nee Chapman), age 91, went peacefully in her sleep to be with her friend Jesus, on March 14th, 2026. Born on July 13th, 1934 in Darlington, WI to Elmer and Jeanette Chapman, she was the third of ten children. She graduated from Dodgeville High School in 1952. On June 11th, 1955, she married the love of...
Curt Allen Grinde
Mar 14, 2026
Curt Allen Grinde Arlington/LaCrosse/Waunakee
September 21, 1961 - March 14, 2026
Curt Allen Grinde, age 64, left this world in peace on March 14, 2026. He was born on September 21, 1961, in Portage, WI to Richard (Dick), and Anita (Bender) Grinde.
Curt’s life will be marked by creativity, compassion, and complexity.
Curt was a dedicated teacher for 32 years at Hintgen Elementary School...
Roger O. Dalby
Mar 13, 2026
Roger O. Dalby, 83 and a lifetime resident of Deerfield, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer at St. Mary’s hospital in Madison.
Roger was the son of Stanley and Mildred (Schultz) Dalby. He worked for the State of Wisconsin, in the department of transportation, for 40 years.
He was a lifelong member of the Deerfield...
Ted Szczech
Mar 12, 2026
Theodore (Ted) Joseph Szczech, 86, of Madison died on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
Ted was born on August 21, 1939, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Joseph and Constance (Brożyna) Szczech. Ted grew up in Northeast Minneapolis and graduated from Edison High School in 1957. He then attended the University of Minnesota, where he met Cynthia (Cici), whom he married in 1962. After...
Charlene R. Stelzer
Mar 12, 2026
STOUGHTON – Charlene “Rae” Stelzer, age 92, passed away peacefully at The Heritage Center at the Skaalan Nursing Home on March 12th surrounded by family and love.
Born on June 10, 1933, in Stoughton Wisconsin, Rae was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Nelson. Rae graduated from Stoughton High School and married Kenneth C. Stelzer, her high school...
Dennis Walter Krajewski
Mar 12, 2026
Dennis Walter Krajewski passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026, in Madison, Wisconsin, at the age of 86.
He was born on September 23, 1939, in Duluth, Minnesota, to Bronce and Isobel Krajewski.
Dennis built his life around hard work, family, faith, and a love of the outdoors. He was an avid fisherman who especially enjoyed spending time fishing at Fish Lake...
Marcella M. Baumgartner
Mar 12, 2026
Marcella M. Baumgartner, age 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Skaalen Retirement Services.
Marcella was born on June 11, 1934, in Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin, to Fentress and Alma (Clancy) Adams. On May 30, 1953, she married the love of her life, Calvin Baumgartner, in Madison.
Marcella found joy in the simple things. She was often found in the...
Michael W Schroud
Mar 11, 2026
Michael W. “Zipper” Schroud, 74, of Sun Prairie passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison.
Zipper was born on November 10, 1951 in Madison to Willis and Dorothy (Kreger) Schroud. He served in the Army, 82nd Airborne from 1970 until 1973. He worked for Maly Tile for over 32 years. He was...
Mary Kopp
Mar 9, 2026
Mary Kopp
95
Waunakee
Mary Kopp, age 95, of Waunakee, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026 at Waunakee Valley Senior Living. She was born on the family farm on Sept. 23, 1930 to Joseph and Rose (Meffert) Kopp.
Mary liked to keep busy and enjoyed crafting. She was especially known for working on her loom and weaving beautiful rugs. She also enjoyed crocheting,...
Ernest Wayne Kojo
Mar 9, 2026
Ernest Wayne Kojo, age 75, of Stoughton, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 9, 2026, at Stoughton Hospital.
Born on June 29, 1950, in Longview, Washington, Ernie was the son of Edward Kojo and Lois Ann St. Peter. He was later raised by his father and stepmother, Jeanne Kojo. A 1969 graduate of Stoughton High School, Ernie remained a lifelong member...
Norman Louis Maly
Mar 9, 2026
Norman Louis Maly, age 98, of Middleton, WI passed away on Monday, March 9,2026 at his home.
He was born in Middleton on Jan. 12,1928 to Willam and Josephine (Kalscheur) Maly. He married Lorraine A. Birrenkott on Oct. 9, 1956 at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Madison.
Norm was born and farmed all his life on the family farm that was established...
Harold Raymond Starks
Mar 8, 2026
Harold R Starks, passed away on March 8th 2026 at the age of 80. He was born on December 15th 1945 in Waterloo Wisconsin. Harry was born into a hard working farming family where he grew up doing chores and caring for Belgian horses along with his three brothers and sister. Later on, he, his father, and his brothers were...
Leng Thor
Mar 8, 2026
Leng "Tsav Pov" Thor, age 71, a beloved father, grandfather, and husband passed away surrounded by the love of his family on a beautiful sunrise morning of Sunday, March 8, 2026 in Madison, Wisconsin.
Leng was born on June 6, 1954 in Muang Moc (near Xieng Khouang) Laos. He was the son of the late Nao Lue Thao and Chae Vang.
At...
Linda S. Seekins
Mar 8, 2026
Linda S. Seekins passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026. She was born on August 30, 1949 in Baraboo, WI to Clayton and Elaine (Reinfeldt) Seekins. Linda lived much of her life in McFarland, and she retired from WPS in Madison after many years of dedicated service.
Linda is survived by her siblings: Cary (Dee) Seekins of Hillsboro, NC and Debra...
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