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.
Elizabeth Vinje
Apr 20, 2023
Stoughton - Elizabeth "Betty" L Vinje, age 80, of Stoughton, WI, passed away peacefully on April 20th, 2023, at SSM Monroe Hospice Home. Betty was born on April 4, 1943, in Strawberry Point, IA, to the late Leander and Florence (Helen) Fischer.
On September 18, 1980, Betty married the love of her life, Theodore "Ted" Vinje. Together...
Aliza Martinez
Apr 19, 2023
Aliza Martinez, beloved daughter of Ana Tepepa and Tony Martinez, and adored baby sister of Serenity and Kailee, passed into eternal life in the arms of her parents on April 19, 2023. Aliza was born August 29, 2022, and baptized January 1, 2023. She shared her mother’s patient and serene spirit: no matter what physical challenges she experienced, her...
Arlene Meyer
Apr 18, 2023
Arlene F. Meyer, age 91 of Waunakee, Wisconsin died April 18th, 2023 at the Sun Prairie Health Care Center, Sun Prairie, WI. Arlene was born in Mason City, Iowa May 11, 1931 to Carl and Francis “Fannie” Entner. Arlene grew up in Mason City and graduated from Mason City High School. She also attended secretarial school there. Arlene married...
Catherine "Cathie" Leonard
Apr 18, 2023
Catherine "Cathie" Irene Leonard, age 83, of Stoughton, WI, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at Stoughton Hospital. She was born January 12, 1940, in Berwyn, IL, to the late Frank and Irene (Shank) Scott. She married Robert (Bob) Leonard on July 11, 1959, at Faith Lutheran Church in Brookfield, IL.
Cathie loved the Lord and...
Nancy Pearson
Apr 18, 2023
Stoughton – Nancy A. Pearson, age 84 passed away on Tuesday April 18, 2023 at Skaalen Home in Stoughton. She was born August 6, 1938 in Madison to the late Anders and Helen (Manz) Nilsson. She was happily married to Richard Miles Pearson for 51 years (August 4, 1962 until his death on August 14, 2013). They had no...
Colleen Cantlon
Apr 17, 2023
Colleen Margaret Cantlon died on Monday, April 17, 2023, at the age of 81. She was born on April 27, 1942, to LaVerne and M. Margaret Sheehy Cantlon in LaCrosse, WI. She lived and worked on her family’s dairy farm in Ettrick, WI, in Trempealeau Co. until she went to nursing school.
She received a nursing diploma from...
Ramotar Bhagwandin
Apr 16, 2023
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Ramotar Bhagwandin known lovingly as Kalli or Ram, passed away peacefully in his Madison, WI home at the age 88 years old. He was the son of Vidaan and...
Marjorie Isabel Johnson Stewart
Apr 15, 2023
Marjorie Isabel Johnson Stewart of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at the age of 101 on April 15, 2023.
Marjorie was born on April 21, 1921, in Burnett, Wisconsin, to Wilbert and Laurena Johnson, the eldest of four children. She was a talented writer whose first job was working for her hometown newspaper, The Horicon Reporter. She wanted to...
Marvin Brewer
Apr 15, 2023
MADISON- Marvin C Brewer passed away on April 15, 2023. He was born on April 2, 1943 in Centerville, Iowa to Clell Brewer and Margaret Ryberg.
Marvin enjoyed traveling, woodworking and golfing. He was a Cubs and Bears fan. As a devoted husband and father and grandfather he enjoyed spending time with his family.
Marvin Brewer is survived by his...
Keith Seamonson
Apr 15, 2023
Stoughton- Keith Burns Seamonson, age 73, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Nazareth Health and Rehabilitation. He was born May 12, 1949 to Norman and Marian (Flugum) Seamonson.
Keith is survived by his son, Aaron and his children, Kali and Caidyn of Stoughton; daughter, Amanda (Lawrence) Scheel and their children, Caleb and Cadence of Minnesota;...
Jackie "Jack" Scott
Apr 15, 2023
Jackie L Scott passed away peacefully on April 15, 2023 in Madison, WI. His wife of 63 years will miss him dearly. He was born on March 1, 1937 in the Town of Forest, WI, the son of John and Jessie Scott.
He worked for 40 years at Oscar Mayer, retiring in 1999. Jack served in the...
Robert Aubey
Apr 14, 2023
Robert (Bob) Thaddeus Aubey, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2023, at the age of 92. Bob was born in Beaumont, Texas, on June 19, 1930, to parents Victor Dale Aubey and Etta Holt Aubey.
Bob enlisted in the US Navy in 1948 and took part in the Korean War aboard...
Robert Caucutt
Apr 14, 2023
Madison- Robert "Bob" Caucutt, age 80, passed away Friday, April 14, 2023 at Brookdale Assisted Living Sun Prairie. He was born in Madison on May 18, 1942 the son of Thomas and Evelyn (Gunderson) Caucutt.
Bob worked at Madison Gas and Electric for 37 years.
Bob is survived by his wife, Jeri; daughters Linda Caucutt...
Ellen La Luzerne
Apr 14, 2023
Ellen Marie La Luzerne was born on the 24th of March 1957 in Green Bay, WI to John and Constance La Luzerne. As her oldest sister, Susie, said – she was their little bird.
She showed her rebellious streak early as evidenced by the most mutinous face you’ve ever seen on a kindergartner, after her mother gave...
Nancy E Washburn
Apr 11, 2023
Nancy E. Washburn of Madison, WI, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2023. Nancy was born in Madison on June 5, 1947, the daughter of Dr. Walter (Ben) Washburn and Sarah (Sally) Tillotson Washburn. Nancy was raised alongside her two younger sisters, Barbara and Mary.
Nancy graduated from West High School in 1966 and briefly attended Beloit College before leaving...
Mary Breunig
Apr 11, 2023
Mary G. Breunig of Waunakee passed away peacefully on April 11, 2023 at BrightStar Senior Living in Waunakee. Mary was born April 21, 1929, at St. Mary’s Hospital in the city of Madison to Anthony J. and Loretta B. (Noltner) Kaltenberg. Mary was a self-described tomboy. As a little girl she loved hunting, fishing, and working outside with her...
Iris Brigham
Apr 11, 2023
Our lovely and iridescent Iris, deeply rooted in familial love, motherly protection, and spontaneous acts of joy; you bloomed for 96 years. Plucked by the Lord for His safe keeping and enjoyment, from your beautiful home on the 11th of April 2023, your spirit is free.
Raised on the McDonald family farm in Briggsville, WI, born on...
Maureen Slivka
Apr 11, 2023
On Tuesday, April 11, 2023 Maureen Slivka, (nee Finley) formerly of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away at the age of 81. Maureen was an old soul who deeply valued kindness, loved to laugh and had many interests, including British history, law, antiques, art and entrepreneurship. While living on the East Coast Maureen joined DAR- Daughters of the American Revolution- General...
Joyce Peterson
Apr 10, 2023
Joyce was born in Waldwick, WI on Sept 9, 1928, to Ann and Roy Buckingham. Along with siblings Delwin, Bill, and Wilma she was raised on a dairy farm in Mineral Point where she excelled in academics, lettered in band, and never missed the chance to dance. Joyce had Mineral Point friendships that lasted her lifetime. Although Joyce had lifelong pride in her identity as a “farm girl,” she always knew...
Norbert Haas
Apr 10, 2023
The buzzer sounded and the coach walked off the court one last time, into the loving arms of his wife, Jean, and his Savior.
Norb Haas, affectionately known as "Coach-N," died April 10 of COVID complications at the age of 91. He will be missed. He was born in Madison on June 12, 1931, to Irene and...
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