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.
Thomas Seipel
Feb 1, 2025
Thomas E. Seipel, born September 6th, 1942 in Eau Claire, WI, passed away in his home on February 1st, 2025 after a brave battle with cancer.
Tom held a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Valparaiso University in Indiana, and spent the majority of his professional career working as a mechanical engineer at Oscar Mayer in Madison, WI. He married his...
Wayne Chaplin
Feb 1, 2025
Wayne Chaplin passed away peacefully at his home in Madison on February 1, 2025. He was born on December 19, 1927, in Hartford, Wisconsin, the son of Morris and Katharine (McLaughlin) Chaplin.
After graduating from Hartford High School, he attended the University of Wisconsin – Madison, earning a bachelor's degree in pharmacy. He moved back to Hartford and later took over...
Anthony J. Cappozzo
Feb 1, 2025
A Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle and Friend
Anthony Joseph Cappozzo, known to all as Tony, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on September 10, 1951, in Waukesha, Wisconsin, to Bruno and Josephine (Vitale) Cappozzo, Tony made his home in Sun Prairie, where he built a life full of love, laughter, and...
Charles "Chuck" Stumpf
Feb 1, 2025
Charles “Chuck” Brintin Stumpf passed away on February 1, 2025, after a brief illness, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and song. He was born on December 8, 1931, to Charles “Charlie” and Marianna Stumpf in Peoria, Illinois. Chuck’s life was one of deep commitment—to his family, his faith, his community, and his many passions.
Chuck graduated from Madison West...
Daniel Raffill
2025
Evergreen, CO/Madison- Daniel “Danny” “Dano” Raffill, age 57, passed away at his home in Evergreen, CO on Friday, January 31, 2025. He was born in Madison, the son of Dennis and Cindy Raffill.
Danny graduated from Madison West High School in 1985. He was a lifelong carpenter. In 1994 Danny moved to Colorado where he continued his career with many building...
Mary Ann Test
Jan 31, 2025
REMEMBERING DR. MARY ANN TEST
Mary Ann was born in Haddonfield, New Jersey to Laurence and Celestine Test on November 16, 1942. Her other family member was brother Larry (usually called "Dick") two years older. Mary Ann enjoyed a very close family at their long-standing home in Haddonfield, enjoying Mother's daily cooking, Dad's garden vegetables during summer, and playing backyard sports...
Maurilio Zamora
Jan 31, 2025
Maurilio (Mayo) Zamora, age 60, of Madison, died on Friday, January 31, 2025 at his home. Mayo was born to Irene and Joaquin Zamora on January 10, 1965. He married his sweetheart, Annie Webber on December 1, 1995. Mayo worked numerous jobs over the years. He helped work in lawn care, took pride in working for the family pallet shop,...
Sharron Sorenson
Jan 30, 2025
Sharron L. Sorensen, age 84, of Stoughton, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 30, 2025 at Milestone Senior Living Memory Care. Sharron was born on August 9, 1940 in Madison, the daughter of Frank and Nellie Thornton. She graduated from Oregon High School and was united in marriage to Lloyd “Pete” Sorenson in 1964.
Sharron worked for many years...
Emma "Carol" Clary
Jan 30, 2025
Sun Prairie – Emma “Carol” Clary, age 95, died on January 30, 2025 at the Sun Prairie Senior Living Center.
Carol was born August 5, 1929 in Chicago, Il, the daughter of Peter and Myrtle Hayes. She married Roland Clary in May in 1952. She was a graduate of Portage High School and St. Mary’s School of Nursing Class of 1950....
Mary Ann McCoshen
Jan 29, 2025
Mary Ann McCoshen, of Madison, WI, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on January 29, 2025, at the age of 70.
Mary Ann was born on August 5, 1954, in Superior, WI. She was the daughter of the late J. Patrick and Marie (Whitacre) McCoshen.
She was a devoted dog mom to her sweet companion, Molly.
As the firstborn in a large family,...
Nanci Anne Bjorling
Jan 29, 2025
On the evening of March 30, 1953, Nancy JoAnne Zatt interrupted that night’s episode of I Love Lucy. Though it wasn’t the first time she had bothered her mother, it certainly wouldn’t be the last. Born that night in a Chicago hospital, Nancy would remain “Nancy Jo” to those who knew her best until she reached an age where personal...
Eileen C. Lau
Jan 28, 2025
Eileen Lau, age 97, passed away peacefully on January 28th 2025 at Tabor Oaks, Oakwood Village, Madison, Wisconsin. Eileen Caroline Lanzendorf was born on September 21st 1927 to Lydia Minnie Manke and Alfred Henry William Lanzendorf in Portage, Wisconsin. Eileen spent her early years on a farm in Leeds, Wisconsin and then later in Poynette, Wisconsin, where she lived until...
Louise Catherine Smoczynski
Jan 28, 2025
Madison- Louise C. Smoczynski, age 82, died at her home on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. She was born in Chicago on November 20, 1942, the daughter of John and Ethel Wisnieski. After high school Lou attended Loyola University, Downtown Campus, and graduated with her bachelor’s degree in business administration. In December 1967 Lou married Florian Smoczynski in Oak Park, IL....
Martin James Pabich
Jan 28, 2025
Martin "Marty" Pabich of Lake Bluff, Ill. died peacefully on January 28, 2025. Marty grew up the ultimate middle child — one of ten siblings, with three older brothers, three younger brothers and three sisters (and for a brief time, a duck!). His place in the family shaped his ability to navigate any situation with humor and a deep sense...
Jeromy Daiwey Whalen
Jan 27, 2025
Jeromy Daiwey Whalen passed away in his parents’ embrace on January 27, 2025.
Jeromy was born at 6:44 p.m. on January 27, 2025, to Jesse and Romilyn Whalen. During his short life, he enjoyed comforting his mommy and listening to his daddy’s voice. Though his life was brief, he was a source of joy to all who knew him. He was...
Daniel J. Meyer
Jan 27, 2025
Daniel J. Meyer, our beloved "Bumpy", passed away on January 27, 2025 at 90 years of age.
Dan was born on March 15, 1934 in Waunakee, WI to Ethelbert and Teresa Meyer. He attended Waunakee High School and was chosen as a representative to Badger Boys State. As a member of the Prom Court, he was also part of the committee...
David L. Wilkinson
Jan 27, 2025
Deerfield – David Lee Wilkinson, age 79, passed away on January 27, 2025. He was born on September 9, 1945 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, the son of Melvin and Violet (Borchardt) Wilkinson. He married Diane Gloria Voss on September 11, 1965 in Brandon, Wisconsin.
Dave proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War from 1965...
Clarice Ramer Wortzel
Jan 27, 2025
Clarice Wortzel, born April 29, 1922, died January 27, 2025 in Madison, WI after a life as long as it was happy. Clarice was born in Passaic, NJ to Israel and Jennie Ramer, Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe. She grew up there with a large and close extended family, graduating from Montclair State Teachers College in 1942, and went on...
Joseph W. Elder
Jan 26, 2025
Joe Elder was born in Kermanshah, Iran (Persia) July 25, 1930 to Rev. (later Dr.) John Elder and Ruth Roche Elder of the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions. Initially home-schooled by his mother, he attended the mission’s Community School in Tehran, Iran from 1938 to 1945 and completed high school at Mount Hermon in Massachusetts (1947).
His decision to attend Oberlin...
Sharon James
Jan 26, 2025
“I hid in the clouded wrath of the crowd but when they said "Sit down" I stood up.” – Bruce Springsteen
Sharon James, age 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, January 26, 2025. A woman of boundless energy, warmth, and love, Sharon left an indelible mark on everyone she met.
Born and raised in the tiny town of...
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