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.
Richard I Jones
May 25, 2023
Richard I Jones passed away peacefully at home on May 25th, 2023. He was born on May 8th, 1928 in Viola, Wi. to Cecil and Bernice Jones. He graduated from Viola High School where he participated in boxing and long distance track. He married the love of his life, Dorothy M. Buchanan on June 15th,1947 and had 67 wonderful years...
Charles B Simpson
May 24, 2023
Madison - Charles Benjamin Simpson was born on November 30, 1954 and died on May 24, 2023. He was the son of Beverly Schnering and James Simpson. Charles was a well-known figure in downtown Madison for much of his life. He will be missed greatly by his family.
There will be a family hosted gathering on June 25th at...
Marian Prahl
May 24, 2023
Stoughton- Marian Prahl, 92, of Stoughton, passed away on May 24, 2023 after a brief illness.Marian was born on March 8, 1931 to Ralph and Alice White in Lackawanna, New York. After graduating from Chautauqua Central School in 1949, she went on to study at the University of Rochester, where she met her future husband Helmut Prahl. They were wed...
Beverly June Geiselman
May 24, 2023
Beverly J. Geiselman, of Sauk City, Wisconsin and formerly of Highland and Valparaiso, Indiana, died Wednesday, May 24, 2023, after a brief illness and with her family by her side.
Beverly was born in June of 1936, to Stephen and Mary (Micenko) Bogdan in Hammond, Indiana. She graduated from Hammond High School and married Herbert Geiselman in 1955. Bev...
Thomas Muschitz
May 24, 2023
Thomas Muschitz was born on August 27th, 1939 in Solymár, Hungary.
Thomas emigrated from Hungary when he was five years old and settled in Vienna, Austria where he lived until he turned 19. In 1959 his family immigrated to Chicago. Thomas’ first job in the United States was hauling boxes of screws in a factory. He carried a pocket German-English...
Thomas Michael Powell
May 23, 2023
Thomas “Tommi” Michael Powell, age 58, of Minneapolis–Saint Paul passed away peacefully on May 23, 2023.
Tommi was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on October 5, 1964. In 1965, his family moved to Madison, WI, where Tommi attended Edgewood Campus School, St. Maria Goretti Elementary School, and Edgewood High School.
Following undergraduate study at the University...
Melvin Richard “Dick” Zentner
May 23, 2023
At age 79, Dick passed peacefully to better place with his wife, Deana, by his side. Dick’s frequent challenges with serious medical issues throughout his life demonstrated his unfailing courage by always facing struggles with positivity and determination. Dick enlisted in the military following high school and honorably served in the US Army stationed in Europe during the Vietnam War...
John Arnold Dickson
May 23, 2023
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved father, John Arnold Dickson, on May 23, 2023, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, surrounded by his loving children. His final days were made more comfortable by the presence and support of many family members, a testament to the deep love and unity in our family.
Born on...
Elizabeth Carrie Paulson
May 22, 2023
Elizabeth Carrie Paulson passed away May 22, 2023. She was born on January 30, 1924, in Park Falls, Wisconsin, to Annis and Leroy Johnson. She was brought up in a family of ten children--eight girls and two boys. She spent much of her childhood in Stevens Point, Wisconsin.
While in high school, Elizabeth decided to go on to...
Rita Bloomfield
May 22, 2023
Rita Bloomfield, 75, of Madison, WI passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023, in her home on Monona Bay in the neighborhood that she loved so much. Born in Wisconsin Rapids, WI to Harold William Bloomfield and Marcia Dolores (Wood) Bloomfield on September 5, 1947, Rita grew up in Beaver Dam, WI, moved to Monona, WI in 1963, and graduated...
Donald D. Peterson
May 22, 2023
Donald D. Peterson, age 85, of McFarland, Wis., passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023 at Meriter Hospital due to complications of dialysis. He was born on June 8, 1937 in Madison, Wis. to Ralph and Gertrude (Fedkenheuer) Peterson.
Donald is a 1955 graduate of Stoughton High School and loved attending all past reunion gatherings with classmates. He met his...
Marcia Kay Pollock
May 22, 2023
Marcia Kay Pollock, age 78, passed away Monday, May 22, 2023. She was born February 7, 1945, the daughter of Brice and Dorothy Tedrow, in Van Buren County, Iowa.
Marcia was a gifted basketball player in a time before girls played many sports, she attended Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, and married Davis Pollock. She became a...
Glenn R. Hudrlik
May 22, 2023
MADISON-Glenn R. Hudrlik, passed away on May 22, 2023. He was born on October 12, 1938 in Berwyn, Illinois to Charles and Bessie Hudrlik. Glenn was their youngest son.
Glenn graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in Engineering. He taught Physics and Astronomy at Wright College for over 30 years. Glenn made many long-time friends at Wright...
Pearlie Mae Cistrunk
May 21, 2023
Cress Funeral & Cremation Service - Sun Prairie will be assisting the family during this time.
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Mary Susan Seiler
May 21, 2023
Mary Susan Seiler, age 88 of Dane/Waunakee passed away on May 21, 2023 at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg. Mary was born on Dec. 22, 1934 in Riley, WI to Clemens and Laura (Wipperfurth) Hellenbrand. She married Edward Seiler on Oct. 13, 1953 in Ashton, WI and he preceded her in death in Feb. of 2014. Mary lived in Dane...
Albert C Damm
May 21, 2023
SUN PRAIRIE—Albert “Al” C. Damm, age 73, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023. He was born on August 28, 1949 to Albert and Jane (Watterston) Damm. Al was recently a member of the VFW Day Post 7591 in Madison. He proudly served our country in the US Army from 1967-1971. He married Pam Litzer on May 19, 1973.
Al...
Joshua A. Snyder
May 21, 2023
Joshua Allen Snyder, age 44, passed away on May 21st after a short but fierce battle with Neuroendocrine Cancer. He was surrounded by family and friends.
Josh was born on November 19, 1978 to David and Cynthia (Lauber) Snyder in Peoria, IL. He was the oldest of their four children, and their only son. Josh spent his childhood surrounded by...
Marie E. Wescott
May 20, 2023
Marie E. (Engsberg) Wescott, age 91, passed away on May 20, 2023. She was born at home on the Engsberg family farm in Milford Township in 1931 to Arthur and Doris (Schimelpfenig) Engsberg. Marie was a graduate of Lake Mills High School, Class of 1947. In 1949 she married William A. Wescott of Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin.
Marie was preceded in...
Daniel "Danny" C. Moe
May 20, 2023
MCFARLAND- Daniel “Danny” C. Moe, passed away suddenly on May 20th, 2023, at the age of 61. He was born in Stoughton, WI on July 14th, 1961 the son of Barbara Brandt Moe McDermott and Charles Moe.
As a child, Daniel spent time on the Moe family farm in Stoughton. When his mother was remarried to Bill McDermott in 1971,...
Jack J. Aaroen
May 20, 2023
LaCrosse / McFarland – The family of Jack J. Aaroen, of McFarland and LaCrosse, are saddened to announce his passing on Saturday May 20, 2023, from cancer.
Jack was preceded in death by his mother, father and grandparents, and a sister-in-law, and left behind his children; Zachary Aaroen, Malisa (Aaroen) Goyette, and granddaughter Vara Aaroen, brothers Ron Aaroen, David...
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