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.
Leslie Nan Grant
Apr 25, 2026
Leslie Nan Grant died in the morning on April 25, 2026. Her husband, Bill, and daughter, Eliana, were present with her when she died, and she was also supported by an amazing community of family and friends. Leslie was deeply committed to increasing kindness and peace in the world. She had a beautiful smile that spread happiness, and a gentle...
Nancy T. Ragland
Apr 10, 2026
Nancy Tuttle Ragland, 89, of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026, with her three daughters by her side.
Nancy was born on June 3, 1936, in Wilmette, Illinois, to Charles and Margaret Tuttle. She graduated from New Trier High School in Winnetka, Illinois. She briefly studied at Southern Methodist University before returning closer to home to continue her...
Matthew Marshall Cooperrider
Apr 8, 2026
Matthew Marshall Cooperrider, 39, passed on to be at peace with God after a courageous struggle with OCD and depression. A radiant and ever-inspiring soul, Matthew’s smile could light up the world, and when in his presence, one could feel the light and love of the universe shining upon, with, in, and through all things.
Matthew was born in Cleveland, Ohio...
Susan M. Fey
Nov 12, 2025
A bright light was born to Betty and Will Fey on April 16,1954 in Madison Wisconsin. The middle of three children, Sue was a spirited, independent child with boundless curiosity. She had a rural lot in Verona and then a 140 acre farm in Dodgeville as her playground. It was at the family farm and on vacations in northern Wisconsin...
Linda Ciofu Baumann
Apr 13, 2026
Dr. Linda Ciofu Baumann was a trailblazer in nursing, behavioral medicine, and interdisciplinary health education. She earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees in nursing from the University of Michigan and a PhD in social psychology from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Throughout her distinguished career, Dr. Baumann integrated clinical practice, research, and teaching to advance health equity and improve patient outcomes. As...
Richard V. Trameri
Apr 4, 2026
Richard V. Trameri, age 98, of Madison passed away peacefully at home on April 4, 2026. Richard was born January 29,1928 in Madison, WI to Carlo and Pierina (Praolini) Trameri.
Richard grew up in the Greenbush Neighborhood. He graduated from Central High School in 1945. In 1946 he enlisted in the army and was stationed at the Atomic Lab in Los...
Sarah Whelan Blake
Apr 22, 2026
Sarah Whelan Blake, 88, of Monona, Wisconsin was born on August 8, 1937 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Margaret and Augustine Whelan. She passed peacefully at home, surrounded by love, on April 22, 2026.
When asked, “What do you want your obituary to say?” she said, “They charge by the word, so just say ‘She had a good run. Google me’”. We...
Patricia "Tricia" Smith
Apr 22, 2026
Tricia was born Patricia Eleanor Anderson on Nov. 2, 1940, to Roy and Eleanor Anderson. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of Minnesota in education and taught for one year in Wisconsin. She went on to obtain a bachelor’s degree in nursing and a masters of nursing administration degree at the University of Wisconsin. Later as a practicing...
Don Fornasiere
Apr 21, 2026
Donald L. Fornasiere, born January 13, 1933, died April 21, 2026, at age 93 in DeForest, WI at the Parkside Village Assisted Living Facility.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Fornasiere, Jr. and Clara Heiman Fornasiere Lehman, his wife of 65 years Mureil Moore Fornasiere and sister, Dorothy Fornasiere Peterson.
He is survived by his brother, Dick (Donna) Fornasiere,...
Alyce Sherry Duckwitz
Apr 21, 2026
Alyce Sherry Duckwitz, age 98 of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away at home on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Born in Sauk City, on August 15,1927, she was the youngest of eight children of the late John Carr, and Lucille (Johnson) Carr.
Alyce grew up in Middleton, Wisconsin. She started grade school in a one-room school house in Middleton, and then went on...
Martina S. Kilby
Apr 19, 2026
Sun Prairie - Martina Kilby, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026 in Madison. She taught for 38 years in the education field in various places throughout the state of Wisconsin. She enjoyed camping and watching horse racing in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa. She was preceded in death by her father, husband and mother.
In lieu of services, if you would...
Vicki Lynn McCaulley
Apr 18, 2026
August 21, 1954 – April 18, 2026
Madison, Wisconsin
Vicki McCaulley, 71, of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully with her children by her side on April 18, 2026.
She was born to Lois A. Drives and Phillip C. Roellchen and was raised by Lois and her stepfather, Clayton O. Sherman. Vicki began her life in a way that perfectly foreshadowed the spirit she...
Mary Louise Bourne
Apr 18, 2026
Mary L. Bourne, 86, of Palm Coast, Florida, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026.
Mary, who was born in Madison, Wisconsin, and later lived in New Jersey, North Carolina’s Outer Banks, and most recently, Florida, lived a life rooted in learning, creativity, and deep devotion to her family. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Education and Master’s degree in Educational...
Elizabeth "Beth" Anne Tuckwell
Apr 17, 2026
Elizabeth (Beth) Anne Tuckwell, age 78, recently of Middleton, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully with family at her bedside on April 17, 2026. Beth was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, and lived in Norwood, attended Norwood View Elementary School, and graduated as valedictorian of the Class of 1965 at Norwood High School. She went on to receive a bachelor’s degree from Smith...
Linda M. Vind
Apr 15, 2026
McFarland - Linda M. Vind, age 76, passed away on Wednesday April 15, 2026 in Madison. She was born November 11, 1949 to the late Glenn and Joyce (Baurichter) Witthuhn.
Linda is survived by her husband Kenneth O. Vind; sons Paul (Nadine) and Bryan (Danielle); grandkids Wyatt (Ashley), Ciera, Savannah, Madelyn and Parker; great grandkids Waylon and Willie.
A gathering will be...
JoAnn Salin
Apr 15, 2026
JoAnn Salin, 85, of Middleton, WI, passed away April 15, 2026, at Waunakee Valley Housing Community.
Born January 25, 1941, in Madison, WI, she was the daughter of Stanleigh and Eleanor (Frank) Friedman, who preceded her in death. She grew up on Drake Street, just a block from Vilas Park, where her father instilled in her a guiding belief she carried...
Patrick J Scott
Apr 14, 2026
Patrick J. Scott passed away with the love and support of family on April 14, 2026. He was 70 years young and gone too soon.
Patrick was born in Medford, WI, to Raymond and Ruth Mary (Kelly) Scott on May 16, 1955. He was born with hip dysplasia but through surgical repair and a cart built by his father he went...
Marc Selig Galanter
Apr 14, 2026
Marc Galanter, age 95, of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away on April 14, 2026. He was born on February 18, 1931, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Jacob and Mary Galanter.
Marc grew up in Philadelphia before following his intellectual passions to the University of Chicago, where he earned his bachelor's, master's, and law degrees. Chicago is also where he met his future wife,...
Eyasu Ermecho Edward Cranley
Apr 13, 2026
Eyasu Ermecho Edward Cranley, Age 16, passed away April 13, 2026. Eyasu Ermecho Edward Cranley was a beautiful person inside and out. He had a tender soul, with abundant love for family and friends. He will be remembered forever by those who knew him for his many gifts, in particular his innate ability to make others laugh with his charm,...
Betsy Drysen
Apr 13, 2026
Elizabeth “Betsy” M. Drysen, 86, of Madison passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026 at SSM Health St. Mary’s hospital.
Betsy was born in Madison to Lionel and Helen (Cretney) Moore. She attended Nakoma grade school and later graduated from West high school. On July 19, 1963 Betsy married Jimmy Drysen, and together they had two children. Betsy worked for Ray-O-Vac,...
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