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.
Edward J. McCormick
Jun 1, 2025
Edward McCormick, age 70, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025. He was born on July 24, 1954 in Texas to James and Luluebelle (Christiansen) McCormick.
Ed loved the outdoors. He was an avid scuba diver, and he enjoyed fishing, camping, and hunting. He put on his annual Brat Fest for all his friends and family alike. He never missed an...
Kaiwan K. "Papi" Harvey Jr.
May 31, 2025
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our beloved baby Kaiwan K. Harvey Jr., known to those that loved him as “Papi.” Born on Friday, April 11, 2025 and taken from us too soon on Saturday, May 31, 2025.
Papi was the cherished child of Kaiwan Harvey and Dawn Lee; beloved sibling of Marlayjah Lee.
Papi was a beautiful...
Irene Clarice Kringle
May 31, 2025
Madison: Irene Clarice Kringle, age 96, died on May 31, 2025, at Oakwood West. She was born on January 23, 1929, in rural Stratford, Wisconsin. The daughter of Clarence and Eva (Punswick) Hougum.
She married Ramon Schoenewe of Everly, Iowa on May 19, 1956, in Los Angeles, California. He preceded her in death on April 15, 1961. She married Kenneth Kringle...
Josh McDermott
May 30, 2025
Joshua “Josh” A. McDermott, 39 of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin was taken from this earthly life far too soon on May 30, 2025 of natural causes. He was born August 31, 1985 in Bloomington, Illinois, the cherished son of Dyanne Collins and Michael (Debbie) McDermott.
Josh graduated from LaFollette High School in 2004. Achieved his Associates Degree in accounting attending MATC and...
Mary Beth Arnold
May 30, 2025
Mary Beth “Stick” Arnold (Sweeney)
I was born Mary Elizabeth Sweeney on January 12, 1960, to the greatest family God ever created. My body died on Friday, May 30th, after my most recent battle with Wilbur—the latest of my cancer cells—after overcoming earlier fights with Gus and Gert.
My parents, Ray and Marian (Murphy) Sweeney raised my nine brothers and me in...
Louise Marie Bauer
May 29, 2025
Louise Marie Bauer was a proud Wisconsinite—born in Monroe on July 19, 1941, to the late Lillian (Gruenenfelder) and Adolph Bigger, raised in Darlington, and a longtime resident of Waunakee, where she spent her full adult life. She was the fourth of six daughters: Lillian (Gene) Douglas, Margaret (Lawrence) Hardyman, Mary (Erv) Hoeper, Rita (Paul) Cobb, and JoAnn (Ron) Bradt.
Louise...
Erik Johnson
May 28, 2025
Erik Richard Johnson died unexpectedly of a heart attack on May 28th at his home in Madison. He was born on February 15th, 1967 to Richard and Roberta Johnson. Erik graduated from Memorial High School and attended college at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities where he was a member of the Alpha Delta Phi fraternity. He graduated from the University...
Larry "Lars" Schwenn
May 28, 2025
Dane - Larry (Lars) J. Schwenn age 70, passed away unexpectedly on May 28, 2025, at his home. He was born on December 7, 1954, the son of Roland (Bunny) and Clarice (Rortvedt) Schwenn.
Larry lived in Dane his entire life. He graduated from Lodi High School in 1973. He worked for the Village of Dane, Lodi School District and Blessed...
Roger W. Ballweg
May 28, 2025
Roger W. Ballweg left this world on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 and was reunited with many of his cherished family members who had gone before him. His life’s journey ended as it began, with unyielding spirit and an unbreakable will, reminding & inspiring us to push forward.
Roger was born into a large family on October 12, 1942, in rural Waunakee,...
Alan Carl Heitman
May 28, 2025
Alan Carl Heitman passed away on Wednesday, May 28th, 2025 at Agrace Inpatient Care Unit surrounded by people who loved him most in the world. He was a loyal and loving husband, father, and friend.
He is survived by his wife Joan, his two favorite daughters Pat and Ann as well as their spouses and families, and his older siblings, Bob...
Mary Joan "Mary Jo" Lynch
May 28, 2025
Mary Joan/“Mary Jo”/Joey (nee Euper) Lynch, longtime Madison resident, passed away on May 28, 2025, at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. Mary Jo is survived by her five children: Karen (Michael) Gardner; Cindy (Keith Ziegler) Lynch; Jane Lewis; Julie Lynch; and Kevin (Diane Smith) Lynch. She was also blessed with twelve grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
Born April 26,1935 to Peter...
Thomas C. Pink
May 28, 2025
Thomas Pink, age 81, passed away on May 28, 2025, at Rainbow Hospice Center, after a six-year battle with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. He is survived by his wife, Wendy, who was the love of his life. Tom was born on April 18, 1944, in Fall River, Wisconsin and graduated from high school in 1962. He served in the military for...
Frederic W. (Fritz) Ragatz
May 27, 2025
I was born in Madison, Wisconsin on March 30, 1943. My parents were W.L. (Bill) Ragatz and Rosanna Kindschi Ragatz. I died on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. Survivors include my dear wife, Barbara. I was preceded in death by my parents. I attended Nakoma Grade School, Cherokee Junior High School, West High School and the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Luckily,...
Frances Susan Thompson
May 27, 2025
With full hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of our mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Frances Susan Thompson, who died May 27, 2025, just days before her 101st birthday—likely to avoid all the fuss.
Born in Sauk City on June 3, 1924, she was the eldest child of Frank and Rose (Endres) Bongard. Frances lived through a century of extraordinary change with...
James P. Ladron
May 26, 2025
James “Jim” P. Ladron, age 83, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025. He was born on October 10, 1941 in Columbus, WI to George and Virginia (Gilmore) Ladron.
Jim was an avid sports fan. He never turned down a good round of golf with friends.
Jim loved his family dearly. He spent his life coaching and cheering on his children and...
Janet M. Sheil
May 25, 2025
Janet Sheil, age 97, passed away peacefully at All Saints Memory Care, on Sunday, May 25, 2025. Janet was a kind and beautiful soul, a loving wife and mother who took great care to nurture those she loved. She showed strength and courage after being widowed and was enormously proud of her home and family.
Janet was born on Jan. 22,...
Orion T. Riebe-Crespo
May 25, 2025
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Charlotte Miller
May 25, 2025
Charlotte Miller, age 64, passed away on Sunday May 25, 2025 at her home in Waunakee. The former Charlotte Rosenow was born on January 20, 1961 in Morrison, Illinois to Herman and Mary (Seloover) Rosenow.
She graduated from Morrison, IL High School. She then attended and graduated from Illinois State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education. Charlotte...
Terrence Jay Snowden
May 24, 2025
Terrence Jay Snowden passed away peacefully on May 24th, 2025 at the William S. Middleton Memorial Hospital Hospice Unit. His beloved children and grandchildren spent his last days with him.
“Terry” was born July 24th, 1926 in Sheboygan, WI. He was the oldest of five children born to George and Eva (Nommensen) Snowden. He grew up in Fond du Lac, then...
Jennie Lou Cowan
May 23, 2025
Jennie Lou Cowan, 68, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, leaving behind a family who loved her deeply and a world that feels a little less joyful without her in it.
Jennie was born on October 8, 1956, to Lenore and Adolph "Jack" Huyvaert in Chicago. From the start, she brought warmth, endless energy, and a quiet strength that would come to...
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