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.
Joyce Lien
Dec 29, 2022
Joyce E. Lien of Token Creek, WI, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022 peacefully at the Waunakee Manor. Joyce was born on June 29, 1938, the daughter of Theodore and Evelyn (Olson) Nelson in Token Creek, WI. Joyce graduated from Sun Prairie High School.
Joyce is survived by her two sons, Dean (Debra) Carpenter, and Dennis (Meegan)...
Linda S. Schwab
Dec 29, 2022
Linda S. Schwab – Ashton/Middleton
Sept. 12, 1949 – Dec. 29, 2022
Linda S. Schwab, age 73, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, December 29, 2022. She was born on Sept. 12, 1949 in Madison, the daughter of Earl and Louise (Orcutt) Frey.
Linda graduated from Verona High School...
Milton Van Duzor
Dec 28, 2022
Milton Frederick Van Duzor was born on November 16, 1946, to the late Betty Louise (Mills) and Milton Van Duzor in Orlando, Florida.
Fred was a proud Floridian having resided in Brevard County, Florida for more than seven decades. He graduated from Melbourne High School in 1964 and joined the United States Air Force from 1965-1969. Fred...
George Senteney
Dec 28, 2022
George Harvey “Chip” Senteney, age 71, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. He was born in Fort Collins, CO to the late George F. and Barbara (Ebert) Senteney. Chip was united in marriage to Sukanya Noopim on January 16, 2009.
Chip received his undergraduate degree from Ripon College and his law degree from UW Madison. He...
James Bryan
Dec 28, 2022
James C. Bryan was born on September 20, 1939 to Joe H. and Mildred Bryan in Antigo, Wisconsin and passed away on December 28, 2022 at home surrounded by loved ones. He graduated from UW Madison and worked in banking and risk management. He retired from Army National Guard as a Colonel. He was an avid Wisconsin...
Carol Strandlie
Dec 27, 2022
Stoughton- Carol L. Strandlie, age 72, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at her home. She was born in Minneapolis, MN on May 18, 1950, the daughter of Stanley and Margaret Dahl.
Carol graduated from Stoughton High School. On September 28, 1968 she married Dennis A. Strandlie. Together they enjoyed bowling, playing cards, dancing, and snowmobiling....
Joann Dalberg
Dec 26, 2022
McFarland – JoAnn L. Dalberg, age 71, passed away on Monday December 26, 2022, at her home. She was born June 9, 1951, in Milwaukee to the late Joseph and Anna (Koller) Gudlin. JoAnn worked for the Madison School district for many years, retiring after 25 years. She enjoyed spending time with family, time outdoors, gardening, time at Lake...
Thomas Stevens
Dec 26, 2022
Waunakee: Thomas Stanley Stevens (Stypinski), 84, passed into the arms of the Lord Jesus on December 26, 2022. He was born on November 6, 1938, in Chicago, IL to Stanley and Eugenia (Potocki) Stevens. Tom contracted polio as a young boy and bravely fought its effects his whole life. After high school, he entered a Jesuit seminary for 2...
Barbara Besadny
Dec 26, 2022
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Barbara Aldrich (Smith) Besadny, age 90, died on December 26, 2022, in Madison, WI, with family by her side. Barbara was born on June 17, 1932, in Fond du Lac, WI to Laverne and Florence...
Charles "Chuck" Koehler
Dec 25, 2022
Charles "Chuck" Page Koehler, age 89, passed away on Christmas Day, Sunday, December 25, 2022 in Verona, Wisconsin. He was born on June 7,1933 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Edwin and Arlene Page Koehler.
Chuck married the love of his life, Gail Barrand Koehler, on April 11, 1959.
His family later moved to Appleton, WI...
Gail Coover
Dec 25, 2022
Gail Ellen Coover, age 59 passed away Dec. 25, 2022 at Agrace HospiceCare.
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Mildred "Millie" M. Roth
Dec 24, 2022
Mildred M. “Millie” (Ballweg) Roth
Our Christmas Angel, Mildred M. (Ballweg) Roth, age 82, formerly of Springfield Corners, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, December 24, 2022, at Homestead Living in Waunakee after battling dementia. She was born on March 19, 1940, in Sauk City, Wisconsin to Norbert and Frances (Ripp) Ballweg. On June...
Jean Hastings
Dec 23, 2022
Our beloved mother, Jean Dell Bieler Hastings, passed away peacefully at her daughter Heidi’s home on December 23, 2022 in Madison, Wisconsin at the age of 94. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and wife. She led a long, happy life, and will be greatly missed.
Jean was born on March 4, 1928 in...
Gary Lang
Dec 23, 2022
Secret cat lover, great grandfather, grandfather, father, Uncle, and husband, Had his ups and downs, as we all do. Protective of his family and their needs, always making sure we had what we needed. He knew how to make us laugh and hated to see us cry. Taught us everything he knew and if he didn't know he would...
Judith Haag
Dec 22, 2022
Judith Marie Haag (Shelby), 81
Judi was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 30, 1941 to James C. and Marie Shelby. She passed away in her home in Middleton, Wisconsin with her family by her side to be with God in heaven on December 22, 2022. Judi’s optimism, love, humanity, and thoughtfulness were an inspiration to all...
Lois Craig
Dec 22, 2022
Stoughton- Lois Ann (Hershberger) Craig, 86 years old, of Stoughton, WI departed this world to meet her Glorious Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 22, 2022. She had been cared for comfortably at her home until December 16, when she transferred to the hospice unit at St. Mary’s hospital, and passed peacefully with her husband at her side.
...Mary Haack
Dec 22, 2022
Middleton: Mary M. Haack (Valentine) passed away Thursday, December 22, 2022 at the age of 98. Mary was born February 3, 1924 in Kenosha, Wisconsin to Bernard and Pauline Kamieniecki. She grew up in Kenosha, graduating from Kenosha High School. She was the youngest of five siblings; Sister Anne Kamieniecki, Francis Palmer, Helen Luzar, and Tony Kamieniecki, all of...
Donna Weber
Dec 21, 2022
Donna M. Weber, 91, passed away Dec. 21, 2022 at Four Winds Manor, Verona. Donna was born Sept. 2, 1931 at Packwaukee, WI, the daughter of Walter and Eliza (Russell) Platz.Brought up during the depression, mother learned how to live. Her father built their home which was a kit bought from a Sears catalog. It still stands on the...
Margaret Sather
Dec 20, 2022
Town of Middleton: Margaret “Manzi” Ann Sather, beloved wife, mother of three, and friend to many, passed away on Dec. 20th, 2022 at the age of 90. She died in her home in Deer Run Heights, holding her youngest son’s hand, with her beloved dog at her feet, listening to her favorite John Denver album.
Margaret was born in 1932...
Donald Williams
Dec 20, 2022
WAUNAKEE-Donald C. Williams, age 77, of Waunakee, WI passed away on December 20, 2022. Don was born on August 21, 1945 in Madison, WI to Edwin Williams and Lillian Frost. He graduated from Monona Grove High School in 1964. After graduation, he started working for Oscar Mayer until being drafted into the army where he served his country for...
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