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.
F. Fred Powell
Dec 25, 2025
Francis Frederick “Fred” Powell (Puwalowski) passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on 25 December 2025. He was 88 years old.
Fred was born on 6 December 1937 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, to Frank and Dorothy Puwalowski. He was the middle child, with an older sister, Mary Ann, and a younger brother, John (Jack).
Fred’s childhood was shaped by...
Carter Morgan Ayres
Nov 15, 2025
Carter Morgan Ayres (“Morgan”) passed away peacefully on November 15, 2025 in Madison, Wisconsin, after suffering complications from a fall that occurred two months earlier. He was 77 years old.
Morgan was born in Sydney, Australia in 1948 and lived the first fourteen years of his life there. He enjoyed school, playing with friends, water sports, and family time with his...
Thomas Pearson
Dec 10, 2025
Thomas Curtis Pearson, 96, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 10, 2025, in Naples, Florida.
Tom was born on May 22, 1929 in Springfield, Illinois to Miles Curtis Pearson and Marjorie Jane Welch Pearson, and was raised in Madison, Wisconsin where he resided his first 50 years. He earned his undergraduate and juris doctorate degrees from the University of...
James "Jim" L. Brooks
Dec 13, 2025
James “Jim” L. Brooks, age 82, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Stoughton on the night of December 12, 2025.
Jim was born in Beaver Dam, WI on September 12, 1943, as one of seven children of Milton and Lorraine (née Wagner) Brooks. He spent his childhood helping on the family farm before enlisting in the Navy...
Daria Ann Deibele
Dec 9, 2025
Daria Ann Deibele “Deebs” passed away unexpectedly on December 9, 2025 at UW Madison East Hospital. She was born on November 5, 1999 in Duluth, MN to Albert and Wendy Deibele. Daria graduated from Duluth East High School in 2018. After high school, she went on to graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in...
Phillip C. Saganski
Dec 7, 2025
Phillip Carl Saganski, age 70, passed away in the comfort of his home on the evening of Sunday, December 7, 2025. He was born on November 15, 1955 in West Allis, WI, the youngest child of the late Anthony Frank and Dorothy Violet (Nelson) Saganski.
Phil earned his Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1977. He met...
Gillian "Jill" K. Reedy
Dec 22, 2025
Stoughton - Gillian (Jill) K Watrous Reedy born January 4, 1957, in Whitewater, WI and died December 22, 2025 in Madison, WI. She is preceded in death by her parents Paul and Ethel (DeYoung) Watrous. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Michael A. Reedy and her brother John J. Watrous (Sue). Two nieces Sondra (Sonny) Sgagliardich of...
Edward Kerr
Dec 21, 2025
Edward Raymond Kerr, age 89, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2025, in Madison, Wisconsin. He is survived by his devoted wife of 71 years, Carol; his daughter Stacy and her husband Rick Lenz; his son Doug Kerr and his wife Bari; Mark’s wife Malinda; and Jeff’s wife Lesa. Ed was a proud grandfather to 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren....
Michael Salopek
Dec 21, 2025
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Bill Buelow
Dec 21, 2025
William T. Buelow, 83, of Madison passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Bill was born in Baraboo, WI on March 14, 1942, as the oldest of four children to Harold and Vivian (Johnson) Buelow. Bill was a devoted husband, father and proud grandfather. He leaves behind a legacy shaped by hard work,...
Charles Phillip Casey
Dec 21, 2025
Charles “Chuck” Casey, 83, of Madison, Wisconsin, a devoted chemical researcher, a leader of future directions for chemistry, and an inventor of one-liners that summarized his outlook on many of life’s experiences, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2025.
Born January 11,1942, in St. Louis, Missouri, Chuck was the son of John Charles and Hildagarde Temmeyer Casey. He grew up with...
Skyler Shea Wilson
Dec 19, 2025
Skyler Shea Wilson was born June 25th, 2003. She was a 2021 graduate of Monona GroveHigh School. Skyler was motivated by academics and enjoyed swim team and dance. A proud Badger, Skyler graduated from the University of Wisconsin Madison in 2024. A major in International Studies and Global Security with a certificate in Economics, Political Science and Philosophy. She accomplished...
Carol A. Pearson
Dec 19, 2025
Carol Pearson, age 74, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 19, 2025. She was born on April 14, 1951 in Madison to Robert and Dorothy (Chadwick) Thompson.
Carol enjoyed her time at the community center in DeForest playing cards and Mahjong with her friends. Every Thursday, she looked forward to her afternoon lunch date with Barbara Lafferty.
Carol is survived...
Bonnie (Beyler) Corcoran
Dec 18, 2025
Bonnie (Beyler) Corcoran, age 82, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at Beehive Homes of Oregon in Oregon, Wisconsin.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, January 5, 2025 at Cress Funeral Home, 3610 Speedway Road, Madison, Wisconsin with visitation from 10:00am-11:00am and service at 11:00am.
Lunch and a continued celebration of life will be hosted by her husband,...
Joan E. Horinek
Dec 18, 2025
It is with profound love and heavy hearts that we share the passing of Joan Elizabeth Horinek, who was peacefully called home to eternal life on December 18, 2025, at the age of 88. Joan’s life was quickly and unexpectedly taken due to hereditary heart failure while at home, surrounded by her devoted husband and beloved children. Joan’s life was...
Scott B Reed
Dec 18, 2025
Scott Brian Reed, 64, of Marshall passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at William S. Middleton Memorial Veteran’s Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Scott was born on March 28, 1961 in Illinois to Robert L. and Sandy (Richards) Reed. The family made many moves, with the first being to San Diego, when Scott was five. After a brief stay...
Gisela Theo
Dec 18, 2025
Gisela Theo passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 18, 2025, embraced by the love of her 5 children, 10 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. She was 91 years old.
Gisela was born November 28, 1934 in Vechta, Germany, to parents Beatrice and Dominic Schroeder. At the age of 17, she emigrated to the United States with her mother and younger sister...
Daniel P. Wiater
Dec 17, 2025
Daniel Paul Wiater, age 79, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at Skaalen Nursing Home. He was born on November 28, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois the son of Joseph and Irene Wiater. Daniel married the love of his life Dolores Ceranek on April 24, 1971.
Daniel is survived by his loving wife Dolores; daughter, Jennifer Naughtin and her child...
Cynthia Marie Hanson
Dec 15, 2025
Obituary for Cynthia Marie (Zurbriggen) Hanson (also known in the SCA as Senn of Rowangrove, of the Household of the Great Dark Horde.)
On Monday December 15th 2025 (shortly after having her favorite snack), Cindy ascended unexpectedly and peacefully from this plane of existence to a higher and trouble-free place, where she has no pain and no mobility issues. (We actually...
Judith Bryla
Dec 15, 2025
Judith Barbara Veronica was born to Joe and Julia (nee Kurdziel) Witnik, growing up on Chicago’s West Side, attending St. Francis Assisi grammar school and graduating from Providence High School in 1959, proudly serving as her Senior Class’s Vice President. It was during this time that the infamous Ami Fiettes (loosely ‘girlfriends’ in French) was established, solidifying a group of...
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