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.

Jane Offerdahl

Jane Offerdahl

Nov 26, 2022

Waunakee:  On November 26th, Margaret Jane Offerdahl, loving mother of two children, passed away at the age of 79. Jane was born on January 18th, 1943 in Poynette, WI to Arne and Margaret (Cross) Offerdahl. She grew up in Poynette and received her teaching degree from the University of Wisconsin – Platteville in 1967. Jane taught elementary education for...

Alfred Barman

Alfred Barman

Nov 25, 2022

Waunakee- Alfred G. Barman, age 94, passed away peacefully on November 25th, 2022. He was born in the Town of Springfield on April 15th, 1928 to Joseph H. Barman and Theresa “Ripp” Barman. He was a lifetime farmer and was very instrumental in fixing the old Barman Homestead up. During his years of farming, he was an active member...

Robert Halseth

Robert Halseth

Nov 25, 2022

Robert Halseth passed away Friday, November 25, 2022 in Madison, WI. Bob was 93 years old. He was born in La Crosse, WI to George Halseth and Emma (Brunner) Halseth, Oct. 5, 1929.

He married Betty Blizard Sept. 7, 1957.

He was a veteran of the Korean War. He served in the Navy Reserve.

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Sallylu Schneider

Sallylu Schneider

Nov 24, 2022

Sallylu S. Schneider, age 88, died Thursday. Nov. 24, 2022 at University Hospital, Madison.

She was born on Nov. 2, 1934 to the late Frank and Tillie Smith in Sheboygan, Wis.  She was united in marriage to Maynard A. Schneider on Sept. 13, 1958 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Sheboygan.

She is survived by her loving...

Viola “Vi” Buechner

Viola “Vi” Buechner

Nov 23, 2022

Waunakee-Viola “Vi” Buechner, age 95, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022. She was born on October 22, 1927, in Springfield Corners, WI, to Theodore A. Pertzborn, Sr. and Elizabeth (Grosse) Pertzborn.  She married Norbert Buechner on December 29, 1960.

Vi’s primary work was in the home, caring for her family. However, she did work outside the home briefly...

Robert Bookhout

Robert Bookhout

Nov 23, 2022

DeForest – Robert M. Bookhout, age 93, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at The Koselig House in DeForest.  He was born on August 18, 1929 in Leeds, Wisconsin son of Fred and Grace (Bennett) Bookhout.

Robert married the love of his life Gladys Balczewski on September 19, 1953.  Together they raised three children in Madison. ...

Janet Schmudlach

Janet Schmudlach

Nov 23, 2022

Janet L Schmudlach (Kellesvig), age 80, of Madison died November 23, 2022 at the University of Wisconsin Hospital following a short battle with cancer. She was born June 6, 1942 to Donald & Bonita Kellesvig.

Janet enjoyed dancing, watching sports, classic cars and animals. Above all she enjoyed spending time with friends and family. She will be...

Michael Martin

Michael Martin

Nov 23, 2022

Michael John Martin, of Stoughton, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2022 at the age of 70. Mike, as everyone knew him, was born in Chicago, Illinois on February 13, 1952 to John and Kathleen Martin, with whom he is now reunited. He is survived by his two sisters, Kathy (Jeff) Martin Horton and Pat Martin Adams, both...

Clarence "Chink" Osland

Clarence "Chink" Osland

Nov 22, 2022

Stoughton- Clarence “Chink” Osland, age 100, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at Stoughton Hospital. He was born in Stoughton on October 7, 1922, the son of Alfred and Sena Osland.

Chink lived his entire life in Stoughton. He graduated from Stoughton High School in 1941. Chink enlisted in...

Eric Stewart

Eric Stewart

Nov 21, 2022

Eric Weston Stewart (64) of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, passed away on November 21st, 2022, after a long and valiant battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia.

Eric was born on October 18th, 1958, to Terrill Parman Stewart and Carol Lee (Staples) Stewart in Brentwood, Missouri.  He graduated from James Madison Memorial High School in 1978.  After...

Dolores Lichte

Dolores Lichte

Nov 21, 2022

MADISON – Dolores Ann Lichte, age 84, of Madison, passed away peacefully on Monday, Nov. 21, 2022, at the UW Health University Hospital, surrounded by family.

Dolores was born at home in Honey Creek Township near Leland, Wisconsin, on September 3, 1938, to parents Harold W.P. Grosklaus and Rose L. (Hanusa) Grosklaus (later Tracy).  She was born...

Andrew Vinmans

Andrew Vinmans

Nov 20, 2022

McFarland/Stoughton- Andrew S. Vinmans, 42, was wrapped in his angel’s wings and soared ahead to his next chapter on Sunday, November 20th, 2022. Andy was born to Laurie Larson Downs and Steven P. Vinmans on May 2nd, 1980. Growing up in McFarland, he enjoyed Scouts, sports, music, camping, pets, family, and friends, proudly graduating with the class of 1998. Andy...

Joanne Shannon

Joanne Shannon

Nov 20, 2022

Joanne Theresa Shannon

October 18th 1956 - November 20th 2022

Middleton, Wisconsin

Joanne Theresa (Dwyer) Shannon of Milton, Massachusetts passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family. Jody is survived by her loving husband Jerry, her two sons Patrick and Tom Shannon along with their wives India and Katie Shannon. She...

Marshall Onellion

Marshall Onellion

Nov 20, 2022

STOUGHTON— Marshall Franklin Onellion passed away on November 20, 2022 after a brief but courageous battle with Stage IV pancreatic cancer, surrounded by family and friends. He was born March 16, 1950 in Baton Rouge, LA to Franklin and Orbey (Marshall) Onellion.

He was a husband, an uncle, a faithful friend, an experimental physicist, a university physics professor,...

Kurt Monson

Kurt Monson

Nov 20, 2022

Madison:  Kurt Allen Monson, age 63, passed away unexpectedly at home on November 20, 2022.

He was born May 16, 1959, the son of Terry Monson and Grace DeWeese. Kurt attended Madison Memorial High School. He worked for Monson Construction Company and the National Alliance on Mental Health where he earned The Ark Award and a...

Dollie Birkrem

Dollie Birkrem

Nov 18, 2022

Dollie Rose Birkrem, 94 ½, of Deerfield, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at the Skaalen home in the morning of November 18, 2022. Dollie was born on May 2, 1928 in Waunakee, Wisconsin to Donald and Wanda (Taylor) Rathburn. She graduated as Valedictorian from Deerfield High School in 1946. On October 19, 1947, she married Clair Birkrem, and they worked...

Lavila "Tudy" Winnie

Lavila "Tudy" Winnie

Nov 17, 2022

LaVila J. “Tudy” Winnie, age 96, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 17, 2022 after a courageous battle with dementia.  She was born on June 13, 1926 in Mackford Prairie, WI to Gustave and Gertrude (Schelter) Wolff.  She married LaVerne Winnie on February 17, 1946, and he preceded her in death on February 15, 1997.

Tudy was...

Daniel Dettmann

Daniel Dettmann

Nov 17, 2022

Daniel J. Dettmann, 71, beloved husband, son, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully on the afternoon of November 17, 2022, at St Mary's Hospital surrounded by the love of his family.  It was his favorite kind of gloomy, snowy, wintry day.  Death was due to massive bleeding in his brain caused by a recently diagnosed rare...

Frances Murphy

Frances Murphy

Nov 17, 2022

Waunakee- Frances Carole Murphy, age 77, passed away on November 17, 2022. She was born to William Ambrose Murphy and Frances Katheyrn (Smith) Murphy in La Crosse, Wisconsin on December 26th, 1945. Frances was the youngest of six children. Frances was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Marion (Don) Pischke, Margaret (Frank) Clingan, William (Joyce) Murphy, Sharon...

James Brandenburg

James Brandenburg

Nov 17, 2022

Please register and join us for Dr. Brandenburg's service at: https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=7222211d-3ab8-4cb0-b974-30adee765b03

Dr. James H. Brandenburg , Madison, Wisconsin, passed to our Lord on November 17, 2022. There will be a visitation held for James on Friday, January 20 th from 1:30-4 pm at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 3610 Speedway Rd.  ...

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