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.

Robert F. Stevenson

Robert F. Stevenson

Feb 3, 2024

Robert F. Stevenson, age 59, passed away unexpectedly on February 3, 2024, at his home.  He was born on November 5, 1964, son of Bill and Barbara Stevenson.

Rob was a talented man. He was a musician and craftsman who lived a simple life. He played many instruments and was a gifted saxophonist.  He enjoyed being able to fix and remodel...

Benjamin Bruce Smith

Benjamin Bruce Smith

Feb 3, 2024

Benjamin Bruce Smith, age 64, passed away Saturday evening, February 3, 2024 at UW Medical Center in Madison, WI after a short illness.

Bruce was born on July 15, 1959, to the late James H. (Skeet) Smith and Sarah Scarborough Smith. He was a graduate of Cochran High School, Class of 1977 and was deeply involved in the 4-H program. Bruce...

Darlene J. Hansen

Darlene J. Hansen

Feb 2, 2024

After a life filled with adventure and kindness Darlene J. Hansen passed away peacefully at her home on February 2, 2024. She was born on October 27, 1943 in Chippewa Falls to Stanley and Mildred (Jennings) Holter and grew up in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, attending Eau Claire Memorial Senior High (1961) and UW-Eau Claire (B.S. 1966). She married Peter Hansen...

Donald Lee Pasch

Donald Lee Pasch

Feb 2, 2024

Donald “Don” Lee Pasch, age 80 of Madison, died peacefully on Friday, February 2, 2024 at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veteran’s Hospice Center in Madison, WI.  Don was born February 2, 1944 in Wilton, Wisconsin, the fourth son of Melvin and Irene (née Rickhoff) Pasch.  He served in the United States Navy from 1962 to 1966.  Don married the...

James Tietz

James Tietz

Feb 1, 2024

James Tietz, age 83, of Waunakee (formerly of Eau Claire) peacefully passed away on Thursday February 1, 2024. Jim was born in Eau Claire in 1940, the firstborn son of Ivan and Celina Tietz. Growing up on a farm, Jim developed a soft spot for animals, even having a pet monkey. Jim enjoyed exploring the quiet country roads in Wisconsin,...

Phillip Wilms

Phillip Wilms

Feb 1, 2024

Phillip A. Wilms, 92, passed away peacefully in Spring, Texas on the evening of February 1, 2024. Phillip was born on December 16, 1931 and was the 5th of eight children born to Forrest and Lavina Wilms of Neenah, Wisconsin. He grew up on a farm known as “the 40” and as a youngster he was active in church and...

Elizabeth (AKA: Kevin) Pasqualone

Elizabeth (AKA: Kevin) Pasqualone

Feb 1, 2024

Born to Anthony and Rosanne (Kouba) Pasqualone in Madison, WI.

Kevin attended school in Stoughton, WI, graduating in 2014. Kevin enjoyed playing baseball and being an active child of life. In 2017 she legally changed her name to Elizabeth. Elizabeth dreamed of owning and operating a bar library, her combined interests of writing and bartending. Elizabeth, under the pen name “Diligo,"...

Phylis Gullickson Johnson

Phylis Gullickson Johnson

Jan 31, 2024

Phylis Gullickson Johnson was born on April 6, 1921 in St. Paul, Minnesota and passed away peacefully from cardiac heart congestion on January 31, 2024 at the age of 102 years at Agrace Hospice in Madison, Wisconsin.  She was the daughter of Zillah and Oscar Gullickson.  At seven years old she moved with her family to West Allis, WI where...

Helen Louise McDermid

Helen Louise McDermid

Jan 31, 2024

Helen Louise Weber Miller McDermid, age 95, of Madison, Wisconsin, peacefully passed away, surrounded by her loving family on January 31, 2024 of natural causes. Helen was born on April 24, 1928, to Swiss and German immigrants, John and Elisabetha (Kessler) Weber in Lodi, Columbia, Wisconsin. She graduated from Lodi High School in 1946 and went on to graduate from...

Patricia Brusca

Patricia Brusca

Jan 31, 2024

Patricia Brusca (nee Harding) 98, went to her heavenly home on January 31, 2024 after a brief illness.

Pat was born September 25, 1925 to William and Lillie Harding in Minocqua, Wisconsin. Pat was raised along with six siblings by a single mother in the North Woods of Wisconsin. Growing up during the Depression without a father proved difficult, but the...

Norma Jean Jansen

Norma Jean Jansen

Jan 30, 2024

Waunakee: It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Norma Jean (Burke) Jansen, age 86, on Jan. 30th, 2024 under the care of Agrace HospiceCare with her children Steve, Shelly, and Nancy by her side. She was born on Mar. 4th, 1937, to Rolland and Lela Burke. She married the love of her life, Richard Jansen, on...

Russell Lavern Frisinger

Russell Lavern Frisinger

Jan 30, 2024

Russell L Frisinger, age 88, of Madison passed away Tues. Jan 30, 2024 at Oak Park Place. He was born April 29, 1935, the son of Norman and Selma (Wahl) Frisinger in Barron, WI. On July 23, 1955 he married Donna Wesenberg; they welcomed four children. Russell worked in construction as a cement finisher. He also worked part time at...

Judith A. Pooch

Judith A. Pooch

Jan 30, 2024

Deerfield- Judith Ann Pooch passed away on January 30th at age 76. She was born on August 26, 1947 the daughter of Robert and Eva (Thompson) Simonson. Judy graduated from Stoughton High School in 1965. She later met her husband, Edward Pooch, at Turner Hall where they tore up the dance floor. They were married on April 20, 1968. Judy...

Rita Virgene Clymer

Rita Virgene Clymer

Jan 29, 2024

     Rita Virgene Clymer (Sale) age 76 died in her home with her friends present on January 29, 2024.  She was born April 10, 1947. Her father and mother Edwin Nels Sale and Clementine Isabelle Mckernan preceded her in death

     Rita fell in love with Sam Clymer. They married on June 7, 1975 and were happily married 30...

Marshall J. Cook

Marshall J. Cook

Jan 29, 2024

Please click on the link below to view the livestream during the Mass:

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Marshall John Cook, known as “Coach” to many, went to his final rest Monday January 29th at age 79.  Born in Altadena, CA on September 3rd 1944 to George and Jean Cook, Marshall graduated from John Muir High School in 1962, and received a BA in English and...

Robert T. Leonard

Robert T. Leonard

Jan 29, 2024

Robert "Bob" Thomas Leonard, age 87, of Stoughton, WI, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024, at Skaalen Assisted Living. He was born November 15, 1936, in Chicago, IL, to the late Thomas and Pauline (Baumhauer, Schmidt) Leonard. He married Catherine (Cathie) Irene Scott on July 11, 1959, at Faith Lutheran Church in Brookfield, IL.

Bob loved his wife and his...

Arthur R. Roso

Arthur R. Roso

Jan 29, 2024

Arthur Roso passed away at age 92 on January 29, 2024. Art was born on November 22, 1931 in Waukesha, WI, the son of Joseph D. Roso Sr. and Mabel A. (Schiller Roso) Halama. He grew up in Waukesha and graduated from Waukesha High School in 1949. Art then studied economics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and was a member...

Duane L. Skaar

Duane L. Skaar

Jan 28, 2024

Duane Skaar passed away on January 28, 2024 at 90 years of age. He was born to Neli and Myrtle (Olson) Skaar on June 8, 1933, at Stoughton Hospital. He was able to roller skate to the one room school at Nora prior to attending and graduating from Stoughton High School in 1951. He was a lifelong member of West...

Robert Christian Peck

Robert Christian Peck

Jan 27, 2024

Robert Christian Peck died January 27, 2024. Bob was born in Champaign, Illinois, on August 18, 1983. Most of his childhood was spent in Champaign. The first musical instrument he learned was the recorder; he became proficient enough to perform regularly in La Rejouissance Recorder Consort, and at 8 years old he was one of its youngest members. After moving...

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