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.
Edna June McNurlen
Jul 27, 2025
Edna June McNurlen age 91; passed away peacefully at home with family Sunday July 27, 2025. She was born June 10, 1934 in Richland Center to the late Clarence and Sadie Wheeler.
She lived in Richland Center until she was 20 years old, then moved to Madison where she met and married her late husband William " Bill " McNurlen as...
Kathleen M. Ellis
Jul 27, 2025
Kathleen Marie Ellis passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025. She was born on July 16, 1949 in Stoughton, WI. She was the second child born to Gilbert and Lavonne (Knutson) Larsen. First-born was her brother, Dan, followed by David, Dennis, Doug, and sister Doreen. She grew up in Stoughton and was a 1968 graduate of Stoughton High School. Days...
Lavon L. Geasland
Jul 26, 2025
Because of Lavon's passion for the McFarland Food Pantry, we welcome guests to bring a donation to either the visitation or the church service in her honor.
Lavon L. Geasland, age 76, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025. She was born on December 12, 1948 to Rudolph and Nellie (Jahnke) Berndt. She was born and raised in Lancaster, WI where...
Robert "Bob" J. Doeden
Jul 26, 2025
Robert Joseph Doeden, age 59, of Sun Prairie, departed the Earthly Realm on July 26, 2025, as the result of a stroke. The first child of Donald Jerome and Sandra Lee Doeden, Bob was born on July 9,1966 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Bob was preceded in death by his mother (Sandy), father (Don), and second father (Jerome Lyons.) He is survived...
Anne Clay Riley (Stolen)
Jul 24, 2025
Anne Clay Riley (Stolen), aged 90, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2025 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg, WI. Born on May 4, 1935, in Denver, CO, Anne was adopted by Miss Emily C. Riley. She was raised by her mother and her aunt, Anna Reubenia Dubach in Denver and Boulder, CO and St. Louis, MO. Anne was very much...
Robert "Bob" J. Statz
Jul 24, 2025
Robert “Bob” J. Statz, age 90, of Waunakee/Lodi, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 24th, 2025. He was born in the Town of Dane on June 25,1935, to John and Margaret (Karls) Statz, the 6th of 13 children in his family.
He attended St. Michael’s School in Dane and Lodi High School before starting to work at an...
Stuart Allen Schwartz
Jul 23, 2025
Stuart A. Schwartz (Judge) died on July 23, 2025. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Darlene; son, Jeffrey (Devra) Schwartz, and daughter, Deborah (John) Carbone; grandsons, Jacob and Benjamin Carbone, Levi and Judah Schwartz. His family was most important to him and he will be remembered as a kind and loving husband, father, and grandfather.
Schwartz graduated from...
Leland Phillip Lindeman
Jul 22, 2025
Leland Phillip Lindeman, “Phil”, 74 passed away Tuesday July 22 in Madison, WI.
Phil was the son of Leland and Caroline Fyock Lindeman was born on January 30, 1951 in Boone, IA. He received his education from Stanhope High School. After graduating he enlisted with the United States Air Force where he served during the Vietnam War. On February 14, 1978...
Thomas Ronald Herrling Sr.
Jul 22, 2025
Thomas Ronald Herrling, Sr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2025, at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, WI. Tom was born on February 6, 1942, to Wilbert and Adeline (Hanusa) Herrling in Madison, WI.
He attended Madison West High school and then worked as an Insulator for All Temp Insulation. He married Judith Bushey in...
Mary E. Naggatz
Jul 22, 2025
Sun Prairie - Mary was born on July 28, 1944, in Amery, Wisconsin, and grew up on a farm alongside her brother, Chuck. From an early age, she embraced hard work, faith, and fun – qualities that would define her for the rest of her life. She adored her horse, Cocoa, and often rode him over to visit her high...
Nakisha Marie Chambers
Jul 21, 2025
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Brock Mintie
Jul 21, 2025
Brock Daniel Mintie, age 36, of Windsor, WI left us too early on Monday, July 21, 2025. He was born on January 13, 1989 in Wichita, Kansas to Fred and Trina (Hatch) Mintie. He married the love of his life, Charlotte (Stanford) Mintie on October 10, 2015 and loved his son, Rowan, with a love that stretched to galaxies far,...
Patrick "Pat" Louis O'Connor
Jul 21, 2025
Patrick “Pat” Louis O’Connor, age 71, passed away unexpectedly on July 21, 2025, in the comfort of his home. Pat was born on Oct.25, 1953, the oldest of nine children to Harold and Bernette O’Connor, Waunakee. Pat attended Saint John School for grades first thru eighth and graduated from Waunakee High School in 1971. Pat continued his education at MATC...
Linda L. Neumann
Jul 21, 2025
Sun Prairie - Linda L (Wiersma) Neumann, 84, Sun Prairie (formerly of Beaver Dam, WI) passed away after a brief illness on July 21, 2025.
She was born February 16, 1941in Hustisford, WI to Wm and Margaret Wiersma. On September 24, 1960, she was united in marriage to Wilbur Neumann at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Beaver Dam, WI. Together they farmed...
Ronald Alan Amerson
Jul 20, 2025
Ronald A. Amerson, 71, of Sun Prairie passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025 at his home.
Ron was born on November 22, 1953 in Beloit, Wisconsin to Alvin and Mae (Erickson) Amerson.
He lived in Beloit until he graduated from Beloit High School in 1971. He went to school for Accounting at UW Whitewater.
Ron was a Senior Accountant - Budget Planning...
Theodore Schnese
Jul 20, 2025
Theodore Ferdinand Schnese, age 86, of Stoughton, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025 after a severe head injury. He was born February 14, 1939 in Chippewa Falls, the son of Theodore and Alta (Willman) Schnese. Ted married Pauline (Polly) Wegner on August 3, 1963, in Spencer, Wisconsin.
Ted attended Sheboygan Central high school, earned his Bachelor’s of Arts in...
Fnu Tsering
Jul 20, 2025
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6021 University Ave. Madison
(608) 238-8406
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Casey Jean Bingham
Jul 19, 2025
Casey Jean Bingham, age 35 of Waunakee passed away on July 19, 2025. She was born on July 25, 1989, in Madison.
She is survived by her daughter, Faith, mother, Melanie, sister Codey, and father, Tom. She is further survived by her aunt, Cherie, uncle, Dave, cousins, Angie, Jess, and Matt and their families including Hunter, Dakota, and Charlotte who all...
Gary Zimmerman
Jul 19, 2025
Gary E. Zimmerman, age 83, passed away peacefully in Middleton, Wisconsin on July 19, 2025. A private celebration of life will be held by his family. A full obituary will be shared soon.
Walter Lee Wagener
Jul 17, 2025
Walter Lee Wagener of Madison, Wisconsin was born on July 7, 1936, and died of a cardio-respiratory event on July 17, 2025, at University of Wisconsin Hospital, Madison. He was 89 years old.
Walt was the kind of person who made everyone's life better. His smile was as wide as a mile. His faith and serene nature were a salve in...
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