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.
Kenneth Riggs
Sep 5, 2022
Madison - Kenneth W. Riggs, age 91, of Madison, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2022. He was born on December 29, 1930, in Manitowoc, WI, the son of Thomas and C. Fern (McLafferty) Riggs. Ken moved to Madison and graduated from East High School, and went to the University of Wisconsin Engineering School. He served as a radio repairman in...
Sarah Brenzel Conrad
Sep 5, 2022
Madison- Sarah Brenzel Conrad died September 5, 2022 at age 66, surrounded by family.
Sarah grew up in Madison, one of nine children. She graduated from University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she double-majored in journalism and economics. Sarah worked as an administrative assistant for the City of Milwaukee for five years. She raised two children, Erin and Stephen, volunteering in...
Marian Kaesberg
Sep 4, 2022
Madison - Marian L. Kaesberg (nee Hanneman), age 88, passed away on September 4, 2022, at her home in Madison, WI. Marian was born on October 16, 1933, in Madison, WI, to Michael and Marion Hanneman.
Marian graduated from Madison Central High School in 1951. Marian met her future husband, Paul J. Kaesberg, a UW professor, while...
Gregory Badger Sr.
Sep 4, 2022
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GREGORY BRUCE BADGER SR., 71 was born on December 26, 1950 to Genella Conner Badger and Charles A. Wilson in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Greg was raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Greg...
Joyce Schuh
Sep 2, 2022
Sun Prairie- Joyce M. Schuh, beloved wife of Donald L. Schuh, was called to her heavenly home on Friday, September 2, 2022. She passed away peacefully at home with her loving husband of 57 years by her side.
Joyce was born to Edward and Lucille Schmidt (O’Neil) on August 27, 1943, in a little white house on...
Einer Braun
Sep 1, 2022
Einer Carl Braun passed away Thursday, September 1, 2022, in the early afternoon after a tough battle with sepsis.
He was born February 10, 1932, to Albert and Hilda Braun in Merrimac, WI. From 1951 to 1953, Einer served in the Army during the Korean War. Seven years later, he and Audrey (Smith) were married in Gulfport, MS. He...
Gale Pankratz
Sep 1, 2022
Gale Pankratz (née Towne), age 81, of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 1, 2022, at her daughter Lisa’s home in Madison.
Gale was born on April 4, 1941, in Ripon, Wisconsin, the daughter, and only child of George and Lily Towne (née Radke). Gale graduated from Ripon High School in 1959. She...
Patricia "Pat" Habich
Aug 31, 2022
McFarland, WI – Patricia "Pat" L. (Murray) Arnolde-Habich, age 82, passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, following a brief illness, surrounded by her children, son-in-law, sister, and brother-in-law. She was born on March 17, 1940, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of James and Lea (Galke) Murray.
Pat married the love of her life David "Mike" J. Arnolde on...
Norma Gourlie
Aug 31, 2022
On August 31, 2022, Norma Jean Gourlie (née Merrill) was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was born in Lebanon, South Dakota to Melvin and Dorothy (née Breitkreutz) Merrill.
Norma Jean was baptized and confirmed in Christ Lutheran Church in Lebanon. She attended Lebanon schools, graduating in 1956 as class prom queen...
Mary Helt
Aug 29, 2022
Mary Diana Helt passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022 at age 77. She was born in Kenosha on September 25, 1944.
Mary married Donald Helt on April 20, 1963. Don preceded her in death in 2015.
Mary was a caregiver her whole life beginning with taking care of her siblings and into her adult...
Carolyn Goodman
Aug 28, 2022
Carolyn Goodman, age 77, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022, at Agrace Hospice. She was born on October 7, 1944, in Brooklyn, NY to the late Ethel and Charles Lipstein. She married Jerry Goodman on July 3, 1966, in Syracuse, NY.
Carolyn graduated from Nottingham High School and in 1966, she graduated from Syracuse University with...
Shane "Tiny" Julson
Aug 28, 2022
Shane M. “Tiny” Julson, age 45, of DeForest, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022. He was born February 26, 1977, the son of Irene Roudebush and James Julson. He married Heather Christianson on November 2, 2019. He was a graduate of Waunakee High School Class of 1995. Shane was employed by Webcrafters for 25 years as a material...
Pauline Sparks
Aug 26, 2022
Pauline Lenore Sparks, age 90, of Madison, died on August 26, 2022 at Ingleside Manor in Mount Horeb, WI.
She was born on February 27, 1932 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of Kenneth Zahrte and Lenore Zahrte (nee Worm).
Pauline grew up in Wauwatosa and was a girl who loved learning and...
Carol Andersen
Aug 26, 2022
Carol Ann Dellmann Andersen died peacefully on Friday, August 26, surrounded by her loving family.
Carol was born in Milwaukee on December 10, 1946, to Norman and Marguerite (Keehan) Dellmann. In 1968, Carol graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Madison where she studied English literature and education. She met her husband Phil at the University and together they...
Joann Elder
Aug 25, 2022
Jo (Joann) Finley Elder, 93, passed away on August 25, 2022. Jo was born to Mabel and Howard Finley in Dayton, Ohio, March 30, 1929. After her parents divorced in 1936, she and her mother lived with her grandparents, George and Rebecca Davis.
Jo graduated with honors from Roosevelt High School in 1947, then went to Oberlin...
Joshua Sprain
Aug 25, 2022
Joshua Shawn Sprain, age 46, of Madison, Wisconsin passed away at home in the early morning hours on 8/25/22. He was the son of Kenneth Scott Sprain and Melanie Ames Sprain.
He moved to Cary, Illinois with his parents following Ken and Melanie’s marriage in 1981. He attended grade school in Crystal Lake, Illinois. After moving back...
Barbara "Barb" Friske
Aug 24, 2022
Stoughton – Barbara Jean “Barb” Friske, age 79, passed away peacefully on Wednesday August 24, 2022, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born June 11, 1943, in Stoughton to the late Wilbur and Virginia (Dutcher) Snyder. She married Calvin Friske on June 29, 1963. Barb worked for 44 years at Carnes Corporation in Verona before retiring in 2006....
Gilbert "Gib" Kleckner
Aug 24, 2022
Gilbert (Gib) Clark Kleckner, age 92, from Madison, WI, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at Brookdale Senior Living Community. His wife, Ann, sons Mike and Dave, daughter in laws Chris and Jennifer were at his side as he passed. He was born on January 12, 1930, in Monroe, WI, the son of Clark and Ruth Kleckner. He...
Barbara Jerman
Aug 24, 2022
Jerman, Barbara Kay
Former Ohio resident Barbara Kay Jerman, 79 passed away at home August 24, 2022 after a long battle with cancer.
At her request, there will be no visitation, ceremony or memorial service. A private burial will be held by family at Greenlawn Cemetery in Johnstown, Ohio.
Barb was born December...
Jean Erickson
Aug 24, 2022
Jean Taylor Erickson, age 88, of Madison, Wisconsin passed away peacefully at home on August 24th, 2022 surrounded by loving family and friends.
Jean was born in Laurel, Mississippi on March 18th, 1934, the fourth of six children.
Her passion for music began in childhood playing hymns and continued throughout life. She studied music and...
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