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.
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...
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...
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 Tuckwell
Apr 17, 2026
Elizabeth A. Tuckwell (nee Zimmerman)
July 26, 1947 – April 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....
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,...
Benjamin "Ben" Krumbach
Apr 11, 2026
Benjamin Theodore Krumbach, aged twenty-one, of Madison, WI, passed away on April 11th, 2026, surrounded by family, after a courageous two-year battle with rhabdomyosarcoma. Born on June 26, 2004, in Madison, WI, Ben was the beloved son of Tricia and Ted Krumbach, and younger brother to Gage and Jack Krumbach. Ben committed to play volleyball at Calvin University, where he...
Rickey "Rick" Hynes
Apr 10, 2026
Rickey “Rick” C. Hynes, age 70, of Oregon/Cuba City, WI. passed away peacefully at home on April 10, 2026 after a brief illness of cancer. He was born on July 20, 1955 in Cuba City, WI. to the son of Lawrence Hynes. Rick met his lifelong partner, Karen Best in Belleville. They were together several years before finally getting married...
John Steven Jaeschke
Apr 9, 2026
John Steven Jaeschke, 56, of Middleton, passed away on April 9, 2026. Born on December 7, 1969, John was a man defined by his warmth, his quick wit, and a genuine kindness that he shared with everyone he met. He leaves behind a legacy of music, service, and deep devotion to his family and friends.
A gifted musician, John’s passion for...
Betty G. Knight
Apr 7, 2026
Betty G. Knight, age 88, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday April 7, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 24, 1937 in Missouri, the daughter of Ellis and Grace (Cox) Ferguson.
Betty married Richard A. Knight August 27, 1955 and traveled abroad with him, during his years of military service in the Army. After their...
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