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.

Anna Christine "Tino" Nielsen

Anna Christine "Tino" Nielsen

Feb 7, 2024

Madison/Montello - Anna Christine “Tino” Nielsen, age 78, died on February 7, 2024.  Anna was born on January 26, 1946, the daughter of Etlar L. Nielsen and Sarah Creecie Dyal Nielsen.

 

She attended Madison West Junior and Senior High School and graduated from there in 1964.  She attended Stout State College in Menomonie and graduated from Gale Institute of IBM in...

Howard Goldberg

Howard Goldberg

Feb 7, 2024

Madison - Attorney Howard Goldberg, 86 passed away on February 7th, 2024 after a battle with lung cancer.  He was a 5 year survivor of pancreatic cancer.  He was born in Madison, Wisconsin on July 4, 1937 to Mark Goldberg and Beatrice Reichenberg Goldberg. Howie grew up in Shorewood Hills and graduated from West High. He was an avid trumpet...

Judi L. K-Turkel

Judi L. K-Turkel

Feb 7, 2024

**If you are not able to view the ceremony in person, please register at the following link to view the ceremony in real time:https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=04c0c431-2f63-46c8-a86c-d186baa23479**

Judith “Judi” Leah K-Turkel passed away on Feb. 7, 2024, at Our House Assisted Care in Cambridge, WI. She had just celebrated her 90th birthday with family on Jan. 3rd, eating cake and ice cream in grand...

Radha Sijapati

Radha Sijapati

Feb 7, 2024

Radha Sijapati, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and an esteemed member of the community, passed away on February 7th, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Nepal, Radha married Krishna Sijapati in 1977 and embarked on a new journey to the United States, following in her husband's pursuit of further education. Radha and Krishna were married for nearly 47...

Herbert James Hellen

Herbert James Hellen

Feb 6, 2024

Herbert Hellen passed away peacefully in Madison, Wisconsin, on February 6, 2024, at the age of 91 from complications due to Alzheimer’s.  

 Herb was born in 1932 in Milwaukee to Allyn and Vera (Claridge) Hellen. His two older brothers were Wesley and Richard. The family lived on North 40th Street across from Washington Park. They attended Kingsley Methodist Church where...

Steven John Acker

Steven John Acker

Feb 6, 2024

            Steven John Acker, age 72, of Dane passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 6th, 2024 at home. He was born on April 8, 1951 in Madison, the son of Herbert and Ruth Acker. He married Deborah Johnson on Dec. 4th, 1972 in Dane, WI. Steve attended St. Peter Catholic School in Ashton, WI. He graduated...

Richard F. "Dick" Acker

Richard F. "Dick" Acker

Feb 6, 2024

Richard F. "Dick" Acker age 73 of Waunakee passed away peacefully after a long illness at Waunakee Valley Senior Living on February 6, 2024.  

 

He was born on August 17, 1950 to Jerome and Evelyn (Ballweg) Acker.  Dick married Ruth (Zander) on June 24, 1972 at St. Mary's Catholic church.   Dick was a devoted husband and a loving, caring father...

Dr. Edward Ehrlich

Dr. Edward Ehrlich

Feb 6, 2024

On February 6, 2024, family, friends and the community of Dr. Edward N. Ehrlich bid farewell to a beloved and distinguished figure whose life’s work spanned the worlds of military service and medical scholarship. Born in 1928 and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Dr. Ehrlich graduated from Central High School in 1944. He received a Bachelor of Science from the University...

Julie Ann Orlowski

Julie Ann Orlowski

Feb 5, 2024

In the words of Willie Nelson, Julie Orlowski was our "Angel who flew too close to the ground." Julie passed away at UW Hospital in Madison, WI, on February 5, 2024, at the age of 72.

Born in Michigan, Julie was the beloved eldest daughter of Kenneth “Lowell” and Nancy Larsen and the nurturing older sister to five siblings Mark (Diane),...

Barbara Jean Lindstrom

Barbara Jean Lindstrom

Feb 4, 2024

To watch the Celebration of Life Service on Friday April 5, 2024 please use this link to register https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony/?c=32512ad8-fc4e-4ebf-81aa-6a1bb1f02182

Barbara Jean Lindstrom passed away on February 4, 2024 in the compassionate care of Agrace Hospice, Fitchburg, Wisconsin. Barb was born on October 18, 1933 to Paige and Rowena Lindgren in Minden Nebraska. She spent her younger years in Holdrege, Nebraska, graduating...

Gerald "Jerry/Gloomy" Karls

Gerald "Jerry/Gloomy" Karls

Feb 4, 2024

Gerald "Jerry/Gloomy" J Karls, age 61, went peacefully with the Lord on Sunday, February 4, 2024 surrounded by family after a 10 year courageous battle with cancer. He was born on August 23, 1962, the son of Roland "Punk" and LouAnn (Kessenich) Karls.

He grew up on the family farm in Dane where he learned the value of hard work. He graduated from Lodi High School in 1981. He worked at Yahara Materials for 39 years where he made many life long friends.

On November 16, 1996, he was...

Mary S. Quam

Mary S. Quam

Feb 4, 2024

Stoughton - Mary Olson Quam passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 4, 2024. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, and friend. Mary is survived by her children, Teri (Dan) Kalagian and Eric (Nicole) Quam; grandchildren, Tyler and Amber Kalagian, Lauren Quam, Bradley Dowse, and Andrew Hankins; sisters, Sharon (Dennis) Heimann and Dawn Olson; nephews Dan, Paul, and...

Robert F. Stevenson

Robert F. Stevenson

Feb 3, 2024

Robert F. Stevenson, age 59, passed away unexpectedly on February 3, 2024, at his home.  He was born on November 5, 1964, son of Bill and Barbara Stevenson.

Rob was a talented man. He was a musician and craftsman who lived a simple life. He played many instruments and was a gifted saxophonist.  He enjoyed being able to fix and remodel...

Benjamin Bruce Smith

Benjamin Bruce Smith

Feb 3, 2024

Benjamin Bruce Smith, age 64, passed away Saturday evening, February 3, 2024 at UW Medical Center in Madison, WI after a short illness.

Bruce was born on July 15, 1959, to the late James H. (Skeet) Smith and Sarah Scarborough Smith. He was a graduate of Cochran High School, Class of 1977 and was deeply involved in the 4-H program. Bruce...

Darlene J. Hansen

Darlene J. Hansen

Feb 2, 2024

After a life filled with adventure and kindness Darlene J. Hansen passed away peacefully at her home on February 2, 2024. She was born on October 27, 1943 in Chippewa Falls to Stanley and Mildred (Jennings) Holter and grew up in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, attending Eau Claire Memorial Senior High (1961) and UW-Eau Claire (B.S. 1966). She married Peter Hansen...

Donald Lee Pasch

Donald Lee Pasch

Feb 2, 2024

Donald “Don” Lee Pasch, age 80 of Madison, died peacefully on Friday, February 2, 2024 at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veteran’s Hospice Center in Madison, WI.  Don was born February 2, 1944 in Wilton, Wisconsin, the fourth son of Melvin and Irene (née Rickhoff) Pasch.  He served in the United States Navy from 1962 to 1966.  Don married the...

James Tietz

James Tietz

Feb 1, 2024

James Tietz, age 83, of Waunakee (formerly of Eau Claire) peacefully passed away on Thursday February 1, 2024. Jim was born in Eau Claire in 1940, the firstborn son of Ivan and Celina Tietz. Growing up on a farm, Jim developed a soft spot for animals, even having a pet monkey. Jim enjoyed exploring the quiet country roads in Wisconsin,...

Phillip Wilms

Phillip Wilms

Feb 1, 2024

Phillip A. Wilms, 92, passed away peacefully in Spring, Texas on the evening of February 1, 2024. Phillip was born on December 16, 1931 and was the 5th of eight children born to Forrest and Lavina Wilms of Neenah, Wisconsin. He grew up on a farm known as “the 40” and as a youngster he was active in church and...

Elizabeth (AKA: Kevin) Pasqualone

Elizabeth (AKA: Kevin) Pasqualone

Feb 1, 2024

Born to Anthony and Rosanne (Kouba) Pasqualone in Madison, WI.

Kevin attended school in Stoughton, WI, graduating in 2014. Kevin enjoyed playing baseball and being an active child of life. In 2017 she legally changed her name to Elizabeth. Elizabeth dreamed of owning and operating a bar library, her combined interests of writing and bartending. Elizabeth, under the pen name “Diligo,"...

Phylis Gullickson Johnson

Phylis Gullickson Johnson

Jan 31, 2024

Phylis Gullickson Johnson was born on April 6, 1921 in St. Paul, Minnesota and passed away peacefully from cardiac heart congestion on January 31, 2024 at the age of 102 years at Agrace Hospice in Madison, Wisconsin.  She was the daughter of Zillah and Oscar Gullickson.  At seven years old she moved with her family to West Allis, WI where...

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