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.
John A. Ray
May 13, 2023
McFarland- John A. Ray, age 68, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, May 13, 2023 after a brief illness. He was born in Illinois on April 9, 1955, the son of Bernard and Janiece Ray.
Following high school John enlisted in the US Marines and served his country honorably. On July 15, 1978 he married the...
Craig Iaian Lindsley
May 13, 2023
Craig Iaian Lindsley, age 45, of Madison, WI passed away on May 13, 2023, at his home. He was born December 10, 1977, in Waukesha, WI, the son of Elizabeth Gunther and Mark Lindsley. Craig married Stephanie Marie Zellmer on April 6, 2002, in Oconomowoc, WI. Craig grew up in Oconomowoc, WI and spent most of his adult life...
James E. Cayo Jr.
May 13, 2023
McFarland- James E. Cayo Jr., age 73, passed peacefully at his home on Saturday, May 13, 2023 after a brief battle with cancer. He was born in Milwaukee on July 28, 1949, the son of James Sr. and Mary Cayo. Jim graduated from Boys Tech of Milwaukee in 1967. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served his country honorably....
Samantha Shea Roberts
May 12, 2023
Samantha "Sam" Shea Roberts passed away on May 12, 2023 after fighting a rare, aggressive cervical cancer. She was 22. Sam was a warm, compassionate friend and loving daughter and sister who was always up for an adventure.
A lifelong artist, Sam derived much of her artistic energy from experimenting with different mediums. These included paint, pastels, ceramics, CAD,...
Martha Fuguitt
May 11, 2023
Martha Fuguitt was “one of a kind”—a child of God, who lived and loved life to its fullest, making it more meaningful and memorable for us all.
Martha had a heart of gold—was a schoolteacher, volunteer, hostess extraordinaire, and a lady. She was a fierce advocate for family and friends alike. She leaves a legacy of leadership, as an early...
Guillermo Bar De Venecia
May 11, 2023
Dr. Guillermo B. de Venecia
Jan. 14, 1932 - May 11, 2023
MIDDLETON - Dr. Guillermo B. de Venecia of Middleton, WI, died on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the age of 91. He died peacefully while in hospice care at Agrace with his family by his side.
Guil was born in Lingayen, Pangasinan Philippines to Erna (Bar) and Policronio...
John Thomas Herrick
May 11, 2023
John Thomas Herrick passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on May 11, 2023. He was born on November 25, 1943, in Stevens Point to Herman and Alice (Finnessy) Herrick.
John was a proud veteran of the United States Army and worked at the United States Post Office until his retirement. John enjoyed cheering on the Green Bay...
Alan Roger Orenberg
May 10, 2023
Alan Roger Orenberg
August 27, 1939 – May 10, 2023
Madison
Alan Roger Orenberg passed away peacefully in his sleep early morning on Wednesday, May 10th at his home in Madison, WI. He was 83 years old. Alan is survived by his loving life partner of 39 years, Marilyn Graves, his two devoted daughters Kathryn Orenberg and Rachel...
Sandra Golden
May 9, 2023
Sandra Golden died peacefully on May 9th, 2023 just after her 86th birthday. She was born in 1937 in Brooklyn, New York to Eli Pergam, an immigrant refugee from Eastern Europe who came here as an early teen. Her mother Celia (Sylvia) was born in New York. They moved to Philadelphia when Sandra was a few years old, so poor...
Diane Rae Wimmer
May 9, 2023
SUN PRAIRIE—Diane Rae Wimmer, age 78, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at 10:06PM from a long battle of COPD and congestive heart failure. She was born on June 15, 1944, in Rockford, IL to Bud and Irene (Machmueller) Weaver.
Diane’s work took her into the healthcare field for many years including the Red Cross, UW Hospital, and Hospice...
Marjorie Swanson Briskey
May 9, 2023
Marjorie loved travel, animals and especially travel to see animals. Proud to have visited 87 countries and all seven continents, Marjorie loved to be on the go and when home she loved to plan parties and research her next adventure.
Marjorie loved her friends throughout her life. She found great joy in staying in touch with classmates, old neighbors and...
Phillip Bernard Kullmann
May 8, 2023
Phillip Bernard Kullmann, 79, of Waunakee, WI, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 8, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison from heart failure.
Phil was born in 1943 in Milwaukee, WI to Franklyn and Elizabeth Kullmann. He graduated from Don Bosco High School in 1961, attended Milwaukee Area Technical College, and served in the Army Reserves. Phil had an...
Marjorie Reed Olson
May 7, 2023
Marjorie “Marj” Reed Olson, a strong, intelligent, modern woman who recently celebrated her 90th birthday, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 7, 2023, at her home in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.
The fourth of five children, Marj was born February 5, 1933, to Lavada Voskamp Reed and Paul Revere Reed in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. Marj loved her family, her school, and she especially...
Harold K. Bakken
May 7, 2023
Harold Karl Bakken, age 77, of Madison passed away from a tragic motorcycle accident on May 7, 2023 just outside of Lodi, Wisconsin. He was born on February 24, 1946 in Madison, Wisconsin, the son of Gunnar and LaVerne (nee Felland) Bakken. He graduated from Central High School in 1965 and began his carpentry apprenticeship until he was drafted...
Laura (Laurie) Reese Bloy
May 7, 2023
If you want to view the memorial service from the church video archive, the link is www.youtube.com/trinitychurchmadison. Click on the "live" tab, and look for "Memorial Service for Laura Bloy, 6/3/23". The first part is the preservice music, the service itself starts around 30 minutes in. Laura (Laurie) Reese Bloy, age 67, passed away on May 7, 2023 after a long...
Rodney P Pflaum
May 6, 2023
Rodney Paul Pflaum was born on January 6, 1958, in Madison, WI, to Howard and Marion Pflaum of Sun Prairie, WI. He attended school in Sun Prairie, and then went on to the University of WI, earning his Bachelor's degree. Rodney worked at the A & W Root Beer stand throughout high school and college. After graduation, he earned a...
Jason Patrick Pritchard
May 5, 2023
Jason Patrick Pritchard, age 44, of Madison, Wisconsin, was taken from us on May 5th, 2023, in a senseless act of violence. Jason was born February 26th, 1979, to his parents, James "Jim" Brian and Mary Elizabeth Pritchard. He spent most of his life growing up in Madison, Wisconsin, where he attended St. Maria Goretti and James Madison Memorial...
Carolyn Jean Willey Muehlenbruch Schofield Zellner
May 5, 2023
Carolyn Jean Willey Muehlenbruch Schofield Zellner, age 86, of Waunakee, died peacefully at her home on Friday, May 5, 2023. She was born April 12, 1937 to Herman and Emilie (Kuball) Willey in Baraboo, Wisconsin. Carolyn worked for the State of Wisconsin-Department of Revenue before her retirement in 1997. She enjoyed traveling, quilting, playing cards and spending time with her...
James A. Braun
May 5, 2023
BRAUN, JAMES ALAN
Born 06-18-1959 Died 05-05-2023
Jim Braun, beloved husband of Wendy (Tietz), devoted father to Kevin, Scott (and father-in-law to Michelle Evert), Daniel, and Timothy; loving brother to Beth Meltz (Braun); close son-in-law to Howard Tietz; doting grandparent to Ellia and Emily; admired brother-in-law of Howard “Skip” Tietz, David Tietz (Linda Braun), Michael Tietz, and...
Stephen L. Arebalo
May 5, 2023
Madison - Stephen L. Arebalo, age 72, of Madison. Passed away on Friday, May 05/2023 in Madison Wisconsin, the son of Mary and Stephen Arebalo. On June 24/2000, he married Mary L. Rist of Madison. Stephen served our country as a Marine Corps Reserve Force Class III. He received a national defense service medal, a Vietnam service medal W/1*,...
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