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.
Edna Evelyn Paske
Jun 3, 2025
Edna E. Paske, age 94, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at Oakwood West. She was born in Wausau on January 15, 1931 the daughter of Herman and Helen Paske.
Edna graduated from Wausau high school. She was an office manager at UW-Madison for many years. Edna entered and won jitterbug contests with her brothers, Jerry and Don. She was heavily...
Robin F. Harris
Jun 3, 2025
Robin F. Harris, 89, passed away peacefully in Madison, Wisconsin, surrounded by family.
Born in Brighton, England, and raised on the coast of Wales, Robin dedicated his life to science, education, and environmental stewardship. He earned his Ph.D. in Soil Science and Bacteriology from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he served as a professor and chairman in the Department of Soil...
Ruth Alice Shoukry Miller
Jun 3, 2025
Waunakee: Ruth Shoukry Miller, age 98, passed away June 3, 2025, at Agrace HospiceCare. Ruth was born on July 30, 1926, to Raymond and Ethel Wolfe in St. Joseph, IL. She attended a country school (Peters) and graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1944. Ruth received her Bachelor and Master's degrees in education from the University of Illinois. She...
Elaine L. Gehin
Jun 2, 2025
Elaine L Gehin (Theis) passed away peacefully at home on June 2, 2025, with her family by her side. Elaine was born to Louis and Alice (Wilcox) Theis on November 5, 1944.
Elaine was known for her smile and laughter. She enjoyed sitting around the table playing cards and games with her family and making Rice Krispies bars and cupcakes with...
Victor "Vic" Hellenbrand
Jun 2, 2025
Victor A. Hellenbrand, age 88, passed away on June 2, 2025. He was born on August 2, 1936, in Ashton, WI. He was a farmer through and through, but above all a man devoted to his faith and his family.
Vic married the love of his life, Shirley Endres of Waunakee, on December 29th, 1964. While raising their family, Vic farmed...
Elizabeth "Betty" Bridge
Jun 2, 2025
Madison- Elizabeth "Betty" Bridge, age 94, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 2, 2025. She was born in State College, PA on June 10, 1930, the daughter of Robert and Elizabeth Hughes.
Betty grew up in State College with lots of family and friends. In 1948 she moved to Madison and met the love of her life, Mervin Bridge. On December...
Heather R. Huber
Jun 1, 2025
Heather Raye Huber age 52 of Madison, WI died June 1, 2025 at Meriter Hospital, Madison, WI following a brave fight with non-alcoholic liver disease.
Heather was born January 29, 1973 in Williston, North Dakota. She was raised in Westhope, ND until the age of 5 years old when she was moved to Glenburn, ND and attended first and second grade....
Andrew Harrington Nelson
Jun 1, 2025
Andrew Harrington Nelson was born to Peter Jeffrey Nelson and Mary Engler Nelson in Brookfield Wisconsin in 1980. He died on June 1st 2025 of injuries from a car accident.
He is survived by his wife Janet Nelson, their two children Geoffrey and Katherine Nelson, sister Susan Nelson, nephew Barack Nelson, both parents, and many extended family members.
Andy was a big-hearted/big-feeling...
Kenneth P. Adler, Sr.
Jun 1, 2025
Kenneth P. Adler Sr., age 85, passed away on Sunday June 1, 2025 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Ken was born in Madison to Sylvester E. and Minnie C. (Gilbertson) Adler in February 1940 and was raised in Waunakee, a really great place to grow up. He graduated St. John Grade School, spent his freshman year of high school at...
Cole Nathaniel Schoepp
Jun 1, 2025
Cole Nathaniel Schoepp, age 25, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2025, after an inspiring 11-year battle with brain cancer. Surrounded by loved ones, Cole's journey ended how he lived, courageously, with strength, passion, and a deep love for life.
Cole was Born on March 24th, 2000, in Madison, Wisconsin to Richard and Kathleen Schoepp Despite the challenges he faced, Cole...
Joanne "Jo" Volla
Jun 1, 2025
Utica – T. Joanne “Jo” Volla, age 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday June 1, 2025, at her home. She was born March 17, 1941, in Stoughton to the late Russell and Thelma (Storlid) Jacobson. Jo went to a one room school named Prairie Queen and was a 1959 graduate of Cambridge High School. She was united in marriage to...
Edward J. McCormick
Jun 1, 2025
Edward McCormick, age 70, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025. He was born on July 24, 1954 in Texas to James and Luluebelle (Christiansen) McCormick.
Ed loved the outdoors. He was an avid scuba diver, and he enjoyed fishing, camping, and hunting. He put on his annual Brat Fest for all his friends and family alike. He never missed an...
Kaiwan K. "Papi" Harvey Jr.
May 31, 2025
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our beloved baby Kaiwan K. Harvey Jr., known to those that loved him as “Papi.” Born on Friday, April 11, 2025 and taken from us too soon on Saturday, May 31, 2025.
Papi was the cherished child of Kaiwan Harvey and Dawn Lee; beloved sibling of Marlayjah Lee.
Papi was a beautiful...
Irene Clarice Kringle
May 31, 2025
Madison: Irene Clarice Kringle, age 96, died on May 31, 2025, at Oakwood West. She was born on January 23, 1929, in rural Stratford, Wisconsin. The daughter of Clarence and Eva (Punswick) Hougum.
She married Ramon Schoenewe of Everly, Iowa on May 19, 1956, in Los Angeles, California. He preceded her in death on April 15, 1961. She married Kenneth Kringle...
Josh McDermott
May 30, 2025
Joshua “Josh” A. McDermott, 39 of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin was taken from this earthly life far too soon on May 30, 2025 of natural causes. He was born August 31, 1985 in Bloomington, Illinois, the cherished son of Dyanne Collins and Michael (Debbie) McDermott.
Josh graduated from LaFollette High School in 2004. Achieved his Associates Degree in accounting attending MATC and...
Mary Beth Arnold
May 30, 2025
Mary Beth “Stick” Arnold (Sweeney)
I was born Mary Elizabeth Sweeney on January 12, 1960, to the greatest family God ever created. My body died on Friday, May 30th, after my most recent battle with Wilbur—the latest of my cancer cells—after overcoming earlier fights with Gus and Gert.
My parents, Ray and Marian (Murphy) Sweeney raised my nine brothers and me in...
Louise Marie Bauer
May 29, 2025
Louise Marie Bauer was a proud Wisconsinite—born in Monroe on July 19, 1941, to the late Lillian (Gruenenfelder) and Adolph Bigger, raised in Darlington, and a longtime resident of Waunakee, where she spent her full adult life. She was the fourth of six daughters: Lillian (Gene) Douglas, Margaret (Lawrence) Hardyman, Mary (Erv) Hoeper, Rita (Paul) Cobb, and JoAnn (Ron) Bradt.
Louise...
Erik Johnson
May 28, 2025
Erik Richard Johnson died unexpectedly of a heart attack on May 28th at his home in Madison. He was born on February 15th, 1967 to Richard and Roberta Johnson. Erik graduated from Memorial High School and attended college at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities where he was a member of the Alpha Delta Phi fraternity. He graduated from the University...
Larry "Lars" Schwenn
May 28, 2025
Dane - Larry (Lars) J. Schwenn age 70, passed away unexpectedly on May 28, 2025, at his home. He was born on December 7, 1954, the son of Roland (Bunny) and Clarice (Rortvedt) Schwenn.
Larry lived in Dane his entire life. He graduated from Lodi High School in 1973. He worked for the Village of Dane, Lodi School District and Blessed...
Roger W. Ballweg
May 28, 2025
Roger W. Ballweg left this world on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 and was reunited with many of his cherished family members who had gone before him. His life’s journey ended as it began, with unyielding spirit and an unbreakable will, reminding & inspiring us to push forward.
Roger was born into a large family on October 12, 1942, in rural Waunakee,...
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