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.
Nancy Webster
Oct 3, 2025
Nancy Egan Webster, age 93, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025, with family by her side. Nancy was born on October 25, 1931, and was raised in Ithaca, New York.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 68 years, John G. Webster; her parents, William M. Egan and Anna B. (Hennessey) Egan; her brothers, John R. Egan...
Henry William Curran Jr.
Sep 20, 2025
Henry W. Curran, Jr. passed away peacefully on September 20, 2025, at the age of 97.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, in 1928 to Henry and R. Beatrice Curran, Henry moved with his family to Huntington, NY, in 1935. He attended St. Patrick’s Grade School and graduated from Huntington High School. He was very proud to serve his country as a member...
John Richard Dowling
Oct 9, 2025
John Richard Dowling, age 71, of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away on October 9, 2025 from complications of Lewy body dementia after courageously living with cancer for 20 years. He was born on September 10, 1954 in Madison to Leroy James and Rosemary (Morrell) Dowling.
John attended Our Lady Queen of Peace School, Van Hise Junior High, Madison West High School, and...
Mark James McWilliams
Oct 9, 2025
Mark James McWilliams, age 62 passed away on Thursday October 9, 2025 at William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital with his family by his side. He was born on May 1, 1963 in Madison, WI the son of James McWilliams and Sharon (Shew McWilliams) Payne. Mark graduated from Poynette High School. On July 14, 1984, he was united in marriage...
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...
Carol B. Hartshorne
Oct 16, 2025
Carol B. Hartshorne, age 91, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025. She was born on January 16, 1934 in Riley, WI to Martell and Lynette (Helgeson) England.
A single mom early on, Carol raised her five children and devoted her life to the success of her family. She was the glue that kept her family together.
Carol loved being a school...
Steven D. Anderson
Oct 14, 2025
Steven Donald Anderson, 68, of McFarland, WI, headed out on his final road trip, peacefully surrounded by family and love. Born February 2, 1957, in Rockford, IL, Steve graduated from Duluth East High School in Minnesota and eventually put down roots in McFarland, where he’s lived since the early 1980s.
Steve spent his life on the road, proudly driving semi trucks...
Robert "Bob" L. Sparks
Oct 13, 2025
Robert (Bob) Lutherman Sparks, 90, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 13, 2025, at Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge in Madison, Wisconsin, with his family by his side.
Bob was born in Harvey, Illinois, in 1935, the oldest child of Ruth and LeRoy Sparks. Raised alongside two brothers and a sister, his parents supported his diverse interests, from attending classes at the...
Sharon L. Halverson
Oct 13, 2025
Sharon L. (Midthun) Halverson, age 83, passed away peacefully on Monday October 13, 2025 at Skaalen Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born on October 18, 1941 in Stoughton, daughter of Hartman and Ruth (Gottschalk) Midthun.
Sharon lived her entire life in the Stoughton and Deerfield area. Graduated from Stoughton High School in 1959. On September 30, 1961 she married the...
James Joseph Clark
Oct 12, 2025
James Joseph Clark, age 94, of Waunakee, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025. Jim was born on February 21, 1931, in Dodgeville, Wisconsin to parents Kathryn Mercedes Coffey and Daniel Webster Clark. At age three, his family moved to a three-story home on Park Street in Madison. He attended St. Joseph’s and St. James Catholic Schools and graduated...
Norman Edward Dahl
Oct 12, 2025
Norman “Pogo” Dahl, 93, of Deerfield passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025 at Home Again, surrounded by his loving family. He was born to Arnie and Caroline Dahl on September 5, 1932, in Deerfield Township. Pogo grew up on the family farm and graduated from Cambridge High School in 1950. He met the love of his life, Beverly Wilhelm,...
Deb Mosser
Oct 11, 2025
Debra Kay Mosser (Praxl), age 67, of Columbus, Wisconsin, was called home on October 11, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Debra was born on April 26, 1958, in Waseca, Minnesota, to John and Janice Praxl. She grew up with her brothers, Mark and Craig, and graduated from Waseca High School.
On November 7, 1987, she married the love of her life, Douglas....
Barb Swenson
Oct 11, 2025
Barbara Ann Swenson, age 76, passed away on October 11, 2025, after a courageous battle with a glioblastoma brain tumor.
Barb was born in Madison, Wisconsin, on January 25, 1949, the daughter of Olin and Bernice Holm and sister of Keith (Tucson). The family resided for many years on South Shore Drive in Madison. Barb loved swimming and water skiing on...
Kokilaben Ambubhai Patel
Oct 10, 2025
Kokilaben (Kokila) Maganbhai Patel was born August 15, 1945 in Bombay, India, and was the daughter of Maganbhai and Maniben Patel. Kokila passed away October 10, 2025, at the age of 80, at Agrace hospice facility in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. She grew up in Bombay and Ode, India. She married Ambubhai Chimanbhai Patel of Pij, India. They lived in Vallabh Vidyanagar,...
Frederick Walder Seybold
Oct 9, 2025
Frederick Walder Seybold, age 90. Passed away on October 9, 2025. Please return at a late date for Frederick's full obituary and service information.
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William Richard Thill
Oct 9, 2025
William Richard Thill (Bill), age 75, of Greenfield, WI, passed away on October 9, 2025, at West Allis Memorial Hospital in West Allis, WI.
Born on April 26, 1950, in Darlington, WI, Bill was the beloved son of William Peter Thill and Loretta Ann (Finley) Thill. He is survived by his sister, Loretta Mae Thill; his goddaughter, Stacy Hardwick; and his...
Maia K. Stitt
Oct 8, 2025
Maia Kara Wroblewski Stitt age 42 of Cottage Grove, Wisconsin died on October 8, 2025. Maia led a remarkable life while facing a lifelong rare and complex condition. She was surrounded by the love of her family and now is at peace, free from medical treatments and pain.
Born on May 17, 1983, she was a bright light who possessed a...
Terry L. Parker
Oct 7, 2025
Terry L. Parker, age 83, passed away at his home on October 7, 2025. He was born the fourth of six boys on April 20, 1942, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, to the late Howard and Irene (Norby) Parker.
In 1965, Terry married the love of his life, Mary (Wallace) Parker, and together they raised two sons, Brian and Bradley. They shared...
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...
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