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.

Dennis Klawes

Dennis Klawes

Feb 7, 2023

Stoughton – Dennis John Klawes, age 76, passed away on Tuesday February 7, 2023, at the Stoughton Hospital.  He was born July 19, 1946, in Waukesha County to the late William and Lucy (Grabow) Klawes.

Dennis served in the US Army and was a Vietnam Veteran.  He married Susan Berg on March 22, 1985.  Dennis worked for...

Ellen “Ellie” Fassbender

Ellen “Ellie” Fassbender

Feb 7, 2023

Fassbender, Ellen “Ellie”

WAUNAKEE – Ellen “Ellie” Fassbender, 81, died peacefully in her sleep on February 7, 2023. Her family, friends, students, and everyone she met remains positively changed by her presence. Like Shel Silverstein’s “The Giving Tree” Ellie gave her full self to all those who were fortunate to know her. Ellie was born in Marshfield,...

Robin (Riley) Snowden

Robin (Riley) Snowden

Feb 7, 2023

Service Update:

A Memorial Mass is planned for September 6, 2023 at 11 AM at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 209 South Street, Waunakee, WI  53597. Friends may call at the church from 10:30 AM until the time of Mass. In lieu of flowers or memorials, donations in Robin’s name can be made to the Dane County Humane Society,...

Nancy Lemkuhl

Nancy Lemkuhl

Feb 7, 2023

Nancy Breithaupt Lemkuhl died on Tuesday, February 7th after a short illness. Nancy was born to Frederic and Hazel (Lanpheer) Breithaupt in 1924. She was raised in Milwaukee and attended Ward Belmont and Lawrence University graduating with a degree in Music. She taught music for a short time in Michigan before returning home to Milwaukee. She married Marvin Lemkuhl in...

Wade "Goomie" Swenson-Voiss

Wade "Goomie" Swenson-Voiss

Feb 6, 2023

Wade (Goomie) Swenson-Voiss, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 33 on Monday, February 6, 2023. He was born on January 30, 1990 in Madison, WI to Billie Jo Swenson and Wade Voiss.

Wade (Goomie) played football in his early years and became a huge fan of the Green Bay Packers. He enjoyed spending time with his...

Audrey Halverson

Audrey Halverson

Feb 6, 2023

Stoughton- Audrey Mae (Dybevik) Halverson, age 92, passed away on Monday February 6, 2023, at Skaalen Home in Stoughton.  She was born December 3, 1930, to the late Jens and Mildred (Lund) Dybevik.  She is a 1948 graduate of Stoughton High School and received her teaching certificate from Whitewater College. She taught at Bass Lake School, Utica School, Lakeside...

Leatha "Donna" Hoff

Leatha "Donna" Hoff

Feb 5, 2023

Stoughton – Leatha “Donna” Hoff, age 93, passed away on Sunday February 5, 2023, in Portage. Donna was born November 19, 1929, in Gratiot, Wisconsin to the late Lester and Reatha (Robertson) Klein.  She married Carl Hoff on February 2, 1948, in San Antonio, Texas.  Donna loved spending time with her family, sewing and crocheting, and is a lifelong...

Betty Halseth

Betty Halseth

Feb 3, 2023

Betty Halseth passed away Friday February 3, 2023, at Agrace Hospice Care. She was born to Alfred Blizard and Helen (Stower) Blizard on July 27, 1934, in Crookston, MN. Betty married Robert Halseth on September 7, 1957, in La Crosse, WI. She went to school for interior design. Betty loved to paint and was a talented artist. She painted...

Rebecca "Becky" Hudrlik

Rebecca "Becky" Hudrlik

Feb 3, 2023

Rebecca Rae Hudrlik, known to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren as “Mimi”, died peacefully in her sleep at New Perspective Senior Living in Sun Prairie, WI on February 3, 2023.

Becky was born on December 6, 1940 in Chicago, IL to Jeanette and Sigurd Jones.  She grew up in LaGrange, IL graduating from Lyons Township High School.  Becky...

Steven Vicen

Steven Vicen

Feb 3, 2023

Steven A. Vicen, aged 82, of Madison, WI passed away peacefully at home on February 3rd, 2023. Steve was born July 15, 1940 in Milwaukee, WI to Steven C. Vicen and Elizabth W. (née Neefe) Vicen.

Steve lived his entire life in Wisconsin, graduating high school in Brookfield and attending Lakeland College in Sheboygan. In 1965, Steve...

Ronald Eldridge

Ronald Eldridge

Feb 3, 2023

Ronald Eldridge, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023 at the age of 60. He was born on March 25, 1962 in Madison, Wisconsin to Viola Yusten and Russell Yusten.

Ronald is survived by his wife Diane Eldridge; sister Linda Rice (Steve Rice); brother Lairy Eldridge; son Joseph Eldridge (April Klingaman), daughter Angela Roberts (Shane Roberts; grandchildren...

Pauline Bruhnke

Pauline Bruhnke

Feb 2, 2023

Pauline (Polly) Vaughn Bruhnke passed away at home on February 2, 2023 surrounded by family.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was born February 9, 1934 on a farm near Mabel, Minnesota, the daughter of Elmer and Lillie (Vatland) Thompson. She graduated from Winona High School in Winona, MN in 1951. She...

Maryellen Fuller

Maryellen Fuller

Feb 1, 2023

**Visitors will need to use Heritage Oaks main entrance, 6205 Mineral Point Road, to get to the Resurrection Chapel**

Mary Ellen Fuller (MaryEllen), age 101, died on February 1, 2023 in Madison, Wisconsin. She was born August 15, 1921 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Carl and May (Williams) Wipson.  As a child, she moved from...

Dennis Sandora

Dennis Sandora

Feb 1, 2023

Dennis James Sandora, age 73, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, of Middleton, WI, passed away at home on Wednesday, February 1, 2023. Dennis was born on April 5, 1949, in Detroit, MI, the son of Bart and Virginia (Sproviero) Sandora. After graduating from Lake View High School in St Clair Shores, MI, he joined the US Army,...

Dolores Durtschi

Dolores Durtschi

Feb 1, 2023

SUN PRAIRIE/STEVENS POINT--Dolores M. Durtschi, age 91 of Sun Prairie, WI died peacefully at Oakwood Village-Prairie Ridge Assisted Living, on February 1, 2023.

Dolores was born on October 31, 1931 to Arne and Hazel (Showers) Lerwick. She grew up in Madison WI, attending Madison schools and graduating from Madison East High School.

On October 31,...

Marilyn Hurst

Marilyn Hurst

Feb 1, 2023

Marilyn B. Hurst, age 90, passed away February 1st, 2023, from natural causes. A private memorial gathering will be held for immediate family on the shore of Lake Superior, a place dear to her.

Marilyn was born in 1932 in Glenside, PA, the second daughter of Walter and Ethel. She graduated from Washington University in St. Louis...

Larry Seitz

Larry Seitz

Feb 1, 2023

SUN PRAIRIE -- Larry Seitz passed away on February 1, 2023 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg surrounded by his family after a brief illness.  Larry was born in LaCrosse, WI on March 20, 1940 to John and Anita (Pitcher) Seitz.  He attended LaCrosse schools and was a 1958 graduate of LaCrosse Central High School.  He served in the U.S....

Daniel Grim

Daniel Grim

Feb 1, 2023

Stoughton- Daniel Richard Grim, age 77, of Stoughton Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at Stoughton Health Hospital.  Daniel was born September 13, 1946 in Richland Center, Wisconsin to the late Carl and Lois (Cook) Grim.  He married Barbara Kay (Johnson) Grim on August 7, 1999, in Stoughton.

Daniel worked for 26 years doing research...

Virgil Jurrens

Virgil Jurrens

Jan 31, 2023

Jurrens, Virgil C.

Madison:  Virgil C. Jurrens, age 88, passed away January 31, 2023. He was born November 22, 1934 the son of Tim and Lena (Roll) Jurrens in Tyndall, SD.  Virgil graduated from Avon High School in 1953, and married Maxine M. Mayer June 17, 1955 in Avon SD.  He was employed by Burroughs / Unisys...

Joseph "Joe" Switzky

Joseph "Joe" Switzky

Jan 31, 2023

Madison – Joseph Switzky, age 87, passed away on January 31, 2023.  He was born on September 18, 1935, in Madison, son of Arthur and Dorothy (Woods) Switzky.

Joseph lived in Madison his entire life.  He worked 42 years for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.  Joe was an avid golfer and a dog lover.

He...

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