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.

Terry Wayne Dickinson

Terry Wayne Dickinson

Jun 20, 2023

 

Terry Wayne Dickinson, age 68, a longtime resident of Verona WI passed away unexpectedly on June 20th, 2023.

Terry was born in Beaver Dam on May 10, 1955, to Donna and Dwaine Dickinson. Terry graduated from Madison West High School and Edgewood College.  Terry was a great man who loved life and learning “how things worked”!  He enjoyed playing...

Millie Fromm

Millie Fromm

Jun 19, 2023

Millie Fromm of Madison, Wisconsin passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023. 

She was born Mildred Mae Andersen on November 19, 1930 in Sparta, Wisconsin to Louis & Clara Andersen of Daneville, Wisconsin.

 

Millie graduated from Sparta High School in 1948 & went on to graduate from Madison’s Methodist Hospital School of Nursing in 1951.  Specializing in operating...

Tricia Lee Teeter

Tricia Lee Teeter

Jun 18, 2023

   Tricia Lee Teeter, my beautiful wife, best friend and soulmate passed away on SundayJune 18th, 2023, from a long and hard fought battle with metastatic breast cancer,surrounded by her family and closest friends.To those that knew her, Tricia was fiesty and funny, witty and intelligent, strong andcaring, hardworking and creative, wonderfully adorable and crazy stubborn. She had aquiet respectful...

Walter J. Olson

Walter J. Olson

Jun 18, 2023

Walter J. Olson, (80), of Deerfield, WI passed away on June 18, 2023.  Walt, also known as “Butch” in his youth, was a longtime Deerfield resident and a graduate of Monona Grove High School and UW-Madison.   

An entrepreneur by nature with an incessant thirst for knowledge, conversation and adventure, Walt, after college, in 1966 joined one of the very first...

Laura Ann Lessner Johannes

Laura Ann Lessner Johannes

Jun 18, 2023

McFarland- Laura Ann Lessner Johannes, age 63, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on June 18, 2023.

Laura was a dedicated, selfless, generous, caring and loving daughter, mother, grandmother, wife, and friend who always put everyone else’s needs before her own. Nothing was more important to her than her family. Laura had a special affinity for the outdoors, especially...

Ann Wallace

Ann Wallace

Jun 18, 2023

Elisabeth “Ann” Wallace (née MacLeod), age 88, passed away the evening of June 18, 2023.  Her children were by her side.

Ann was a person of kindness and gentleness who cherished her family. She was generous and made her home a welcome place to others, finding goodness in all people. Despite multiple health issues over the years, she persevered with inner...

John Edmund Janty

John Edmund Janty

Jun 17, 2023

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John E. Janty (72) of Madison and Elkhart Lake passed away unexpectedly on June 17, 2023, at SSM St Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac with his wife and son at his side.  John, born on February 21, 1951, in Sheboygan and raised in Elkhart Lake, was the middle child and only son of Norbert and Helen...

Louise B. Scott

Louise B. Scott

Jun 17, 2023

 

Louise B. Scott died on June 17, 2023 at Agrace Hospice. Louise was born on December 29, 1929 in Richmond, Indiana, to Donald Herbert and Gladys Harloff Bell.  She graduated from Indiana University in Bloomington with degrees in French Literature and English Literature.  In 1952, Louise married John Kimball Scott in Columbus, Ohio.  She worked at “The” Ohio State...

Janet S Faulhaber

Janet S Faulhaber

Jun 17, 2023

 

 

Janet (Sprengel) Faulhaber

 

Janet was born July 9th, 1921 in Sheboygan to Ino and Sylvester Sprengel.  She attended old Central High School and the new North High school, and attended Milwaukee State Teachers College, now UW-Milwaukee.  In 1941, she married her high school band director, the late Charles M. Faulhaber.  They resided in Sheboygan until October of...

Barbara Jean Tyrer

Barbara Jean Tyrer

Jun 16, 2023

Barbara Jean Tyrer followed the light in the early hours of Friday June 16, 2023.  Born in Madison, WI on March 18, 1950 she was raised on Madison’s northside by parents Lee Patterson Tyrer and Maxine Marie (Martin) Tyrer.  Barbara attended Central High School where she met James Justiliano.  They married and became proud parents to daughter Shelley and son...

Christopher "Sheeps" Johnson

Christopher "Sheeps" Johnson

Jun 16, 2023

Chris “Sheeps” Johnson, Age 52, of Stoughton, WI, passed away on Friday June 16th, 2023, at UW Hospital after a short battle of illness. He was born on October 19, 1970, in Fort Atkinson, WI, the son of Deborah Johnson. Chris grew up in Stoughton, WI where he met many lifelong friends that he considered family. He tried many sports...

James "Jim" Pawlowski, Jr.

James "Jim" Pawlowski, Jr.

Jun 16, 2023

 

Middleton-James “Jim” Walter Pawlowski Jr. passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023. He was born September 26, 1973, the son of James Sr. and Sharon Pawlowski.

 

Jim attended UW-LaCrosse where he met his wife, Dorene, and they married in the summer of 1998. He worked at Mattel & American Girl for 25 years.

 

Jim was...

Steven F. Loofboro

Steven F. Loofboro

Jun 15, 2023

 

Madison-Steven F. Loofboro, age 67, passed away on June 15, 2023, from complications of diabetes.   He was born July 2, 1955, the son of Edwin and Rita Loofboro.    He grew up in Wisconsin Dells and as a young man, moved to Florida where he worked as a salesman in the construction industry.    In January, he moved to Madison to...

Susan Jean Dorscheid

Susan Jean Dorscheid

Jun 13, 2023

On Tuesday, June 13, 2023, Susan J. Dorscheid (Campbell) loving wife and mother of two boys, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at the age of 61. We lost her much sooner than any of us would like.

Susan was born in Sauk City on May 17, 1962 to Edward (Bud) and Bernie Campbell.  Sue graduated from Sauk Prairie High School...

Susan Jean Dorscheid

Susan Jean Dorscheid

Jun 13, 2023

 

Waunakee:  Susan Jean Dorscheid, age 61, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023.  Arrangements are pending, and a full obituary will follow when completed.

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Resdual Brown

Resdual Brown

Jun 13, 2023

 

Resdual “Raj” Brown, 26 of Sun Prairie passed away Tuesday June 13th 2023. He was born September 23rd 1996 in Madison, the son of Tiffany Mitchell and Omnipotent Brown. He grew up in McFarland, where he created many cherished memories.

 

Raj had a passion for working with his hands and fearlessly taking on heights. It seemed like he...

Dan E. Olson

Dan E. Olson

Jun 13, 2023

SUN PRAIRIE-- Dan E. Olson, age 69, of Sun Prairie, WI passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at UW Hospital.  He was born on May 31, 1954 in Marinette, WI, the son of Carl and Carole (Faber) Olson.

Dan graduated from Marinette Catholic High School, class of 1972.  He received his BS degree in Geology from the University of...

James M Hehnke

James M Hehnke

Jun 13, 2023

 

James Michael Hehnke (Watts)

 

November 16, 1958 - June 13, 2023

 

 

 

The second son of James E and Joan G Watts passed away from cancer. James followed in his father’s footsteps by joining the army in 1976. After lengthy postings in both Germany and South Korea, he rose to the rank of E4. Arriving back...

James P. Driscoll

James P. Driscoll

Jun 13, 2023

James “Jim” Patrick Driscoll, withdrew from the tournament of life on June 13, 2023. Born on October 8, 1942, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to John and Dorothy Driscoll, he was a son, brother, husband, father, uncle, grandpa, great papa, and good friend to so many. Jim enjoyed life to the fullest and shared his loves, ideals, and passions with all who...

Beverly E Haugen

Beverly E Haugen

Jun 12, 2023

Beverly (Bev) Haugen, aged 93, passed away peacefully, with family at her side on Monday, June 12th.  Bev was a very proud, life-long resident of Madison.  She was born to John and Edith Stark on Feb. 24, 1930, the lone daughter and youngest of 4 children.  Bev grew up in a lovely, rambling house on Lake Mendota’s Spring Harbor.  She...

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