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.

Florence Renz
Dec 12, 2022
Florence Mae Renz (formerly: Christofferson), age 87, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2022. She was born on December 30, 1934 in Winona, Minnesota, the daughter of August and Blanche Cieminski. On October 2, 1954, Florence married George Christofferson in Winona MN. George and Florence moved to Madison where Florence worked as a Clerk Typist for United States...
Carol Dahmen
Dec 12, 2022
WAUNAKEE-Carol J. (Meffert) Dahmen, age 86, went home to heaven for Christmas. She passed away on Monday, December 12, 2022. Carol was born at home in Ashton, Wisconsin to John and Lorraine Meffert, on September 9, 1936. She married Jerry Dahmen on June 18, 1955 and they ran Dahmen Plumbing & Heating, in Waunakee, for a number of years....
Marilyn Slagsvold
Dec 12, 2022
Stoughton – Marilyn J. Slagsvold, age 84, of Stoughton passed away December 12, 2022, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. She was born May 14, 1938, In Halsted, MN where the hospital was above the US Post Office. She was born to Lester and Ethel (Kittleson) Estenson. Marilyn married Peter Slagsvold on August 1, 1959, in Fargo, ND.
...Mary Prieve
Dec 11, 2022
Madison – Mary “Jo” Prieve, age 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 11, 2022 with her daughter by her side. She was born on September 8, 1933 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Louis and Irene (Schmitz) Schoofs. She married the love of her life E. Arthur “Al” Prieve on June 29, 1963.
Al and Mary Jo...
Donna Cain Horton
Dec 11, 2022
SUN PRAIRIE-On Sunday, December 11, 2022, Donna (Kexel) Cain Horton passed away surrounded by loved ones in Madison, Wisconsin. She was 89 years old.
Donna was born in Wabeno, Wisconsin on October 7, 1933 and was the 2nd oldest of 5 siblings. She graduated from high school in Elkhorn, Wisconsin and married Alton Cain on October 17,...
James Phelps
Dec 10, 2022
James Phelps ”Jay”, age 63, passed away unexpectedly due to a heart attack on Saturday, December 10, 2022. He was born February 18, 1959, in Chicago, Illinois, son of Jack and Margarite “Ricky” Phelps. Jay lived northwest of Chicago for 35 years, graduating from high school, followed by the University of Tampa in 1982. In 1983, Jay married the...
Laura Soldner
Dec 10, 2022
Sun Prairie-Laura E. Soldner (Engel) age 84, died peacefully at home on Saturday, December 10, 2022. She was born on November 16, 1938, in Madison. Laura was united in marriage to Harvey E. Soldner on March 13, 1957. She was a lifelong resident of Sun Prairie and loved shopping, a good flea market, and Beanie Babies.
Laura...
Donald Snyder
Dec 9, 2022
DONALD ELLIFF SNYDER
Donald Snyder left this life on Friday, December 9, 2022. He was born in Peoria IL on February 11, 1932, to Lawrence Burns Snyder and Elizabeth Elliff Snyder. He graduated from Peoria High School and in1953 received degrees in history and music from Carleton College, Northfield MN. Don completed two semesters of graduate study...
Donald "Don" Lewis
Dec 8, 2022
Lewis, Donald E.
Middleton: Donald Edward Lewis, age 88, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 8, 2022. He was born February 16, 1934, the son of Dewey and Clara (Meier) Lewis in Madison.
Don graduated from Madison West High School in 1952 and attended Madison Business College. He volunteered to the Marine Corps from 1954-57. After...
Douglas Holewinski
Dec 8, 2022
Madison - In loving memory of Douglas Holewinski (“The Dad”) who passed away on December 8th, 2022. He was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin on April 2nd, 1962, to Carol Bundy (Birr) and Jim Holewinski.
In 1984, Doug met the love of his life in Huntsville, Texas. Doug and Maribel’s relationship began while working together at a...
Christina Dolan
Dec 8, 2022
Monona- Christina Ann Dolan, age 52, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, December 8, 2022. She fought a short but brave battle with cancer. Christina was born August 21, 1970, the daughter of Larry and Peggy (Pulvermacher) Brown.
Christina graduated from Deerfield High School in 1988. She worked a few different jobs over the years,...
June Kittle
Dec 7, 2022
Sun Prairie- June Ellen Kittle, age 98, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 7, 2022. She was born in Milwaukee on January 16, 1924, the daughter of Richard and Adeline Weiler. June graduated from Bayview High School and attended Milwaukee Vocational School. She enlisted in the Coast Guard and served as a Yeoman for 2 and one-half years during...
Robert "Martini Bob" Perry
Dec 7, 2022
Madison – Robert Edward Perry “Martini Bob”, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at Bay at Belmont Nursing Home. He was born on April 24, 1944 in Madison, the son of Clifford and Myrtle (Brockmiller) Perry. He married Cindy Lee on February 14, 1970 in Madison. Cindy was the love of his life for many years. ...
Joel Guillermo
Dec 6, 2022
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Joel Lucero Guillermo, age 46, passed away unexpectedly from a heart failure on December 6th, 2022. Joel was born on November 11, 1976 as the youngest of six children to Irenea Lucero Francisco and Norberto Guillermo in Manila, Philippines.
Joel was a perfect fiancé, son, brother, cousin, future stepdad, and friend. ...
Cheryl Searls
Dec 6, 2022
MADISON - Cheryl C. Searls, age 75, of Madison, passed away peacefully at Brookdale Stonefield on Tuesday, December 6, 2022. Cheryl was born in Minnesota, on November 9, 1947, to Kurt Kramer and Leona (Ford) Kramer. She married the love of her life, Jim, in 1968. They moved to Madison, where they lived until Jim's passing in 2017.
...Amarjit Gill
Dec 6, 2022
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Verona: Amarjit Kaur Gill, age 35, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2022 in Madison. A service will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, December 10, 2022 at the Cress...
John Gregorich
Dec 6, 2022
John M. Gregorich passed away December 5 at his home. He was born June 16,1936 to Matt and Katie (Klapatauskas) Gregorich at Greenwood, WI. John excelled in a variety of sports in high school and college. After he graduated with honors from Greenwood High School he enlisted in the Army. He was deployed to Japan for much of his two-year duty. ...
Medford "Mike Or Meddy" Marty
Dec 5, 2022
Medford “Mike or Meddy” Junior Marty, age 98 of Waunakee passed away on December 5, 2022 at Waunakee Manor. He was born on June 3, 1924 in Mt. Vernon, Wisconsin, the son of Minor “Mike” and Elzira (nee Bonner) Marty. He married Dorothy “Dot” Mae Artis on April 16, 1958 in Madison, Wisconsin.
Mike graduated from Mt....
Kenneth Day
Dec 5, 2022
Kenneth Charles Day, 84, of Madison, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2022, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg.
He was born in Old Town, Maine, on August 23, 1938, the son of Edward and Estelle Day. He was stationed in Germany during his military service, was a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, and held...
Julie Stark Cole
Dec 4, 2022
Beaver Dam/Sun Prairie- Julie Ann Stark Cole, age 62, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at UW Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Columbus on November 16, 1960, the daughter of Herman and Eleanor Stark.
Julie grew up in Marshall and attended Marshall High School. She loved her cats, enjoyed taking walks, and...
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