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.
Leland Wollersheim
May 17, 2022
Leland (Lee) passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 just two weeks shy of his 95th birthday.
Lee was born May, 31, 1927 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin to Louis Wollersheim and Sabina Koenig Wollersheim. He had one sister, Donna Jean who was married to James Butzen, both of whom are deceased.
In Manitowoc, Lee attended St....
Laurie See
May 17, 2022
Laurie E. See died on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 in the Madison, Wisconsin area, where she lived most of her adult life, in the city she loved and called home. She was born in Wausau, Wisconsin on a Thursday, September 8, 1960, the only child of Doris J. (nee Ockerlander) and Robert A. "Bob" See. There she attended public...
Alfreta "Freta" Arthur
May 17, 2022
Alfreta was born on July 23, 1967 to the late Ollie Fox and Willie Burnett in Saint Louis, Missouri.
Alfreta was educated in the Saint Louis Public School system. She attended both Sumner High, and Beaumont High School. She graduated from Job Corps. She worked in various industries throughout her lifetime, but most enjoyed being a Caregiver.
...Amanda Analla
May 17, 2022
Amanda Analla, age 35, of Madison passed away Tuesday May 17, 2022, at UW Hospital. She was born on July 3, 1986, in Milwaukee WI, the daughter of Faye and Michael Analla. She married Erica Lee on November 5, 2011, in Madison.
Amanda was a proud member of the Madison Police Department serving first as a Police...
Gene Lamb
May 16, 2022
Gene Lamb, Sr., age 77, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022.
Gene worked as a custodian for the State of Wisconsin for 25 years. After retiring from the State of Wisconsin, he worked for the City of Madison as a crossing guard. He took great pride in making sure kids made it to and from school...
Nancy Kippley
May 15, 2022
Nancy Ann Kippley, age 84, of Middleton/Waunakee, died on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg with her family by her side. She was born on July 15, 1937 to Ray and Anita Richardson in Madison. She grew up in Verona and graduated from Verona High School. A dear friend of Nancy’s set her up on a...
Sarah Bland
May 14, 2022
Sarah Elisabeth Bland , born on October 25, 1957, passed away on May, 14, 2022 after a brief and difficult struggle with cancer. Sarah was born to Phillips T. and Marilyn (Skrivseth) Bland In Viroqua, WI. the youngest of 4 children.
She graduated from Westby High School in 1975 and was a member of the High Quiz...
Norman Warmath
May 14, 2022
Oregon- Norman Gene Warmath, age 79, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Kentucky on November 24, 1942, the son of Norman and Nealie Mai Warmath. Norm was drafted into the US Navy in July of 1961 and served his country as a minesweeper, present during the Cuban Missile...
Wendy Phillips
May 13, 2022
McFarland- Wendy Marie Phillips, age 67, passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, May 13, 2022 at Meriter Hospital.
She was born in Fort Atkinson on January 10, 1955, the daughter of Berton and June Ramberg. Wendy grew up and graduated high school in Cambridge. She worked for Dane County Social Services where she met the...
Rodney Jewell
May 12, 2022
Cottage Grove – Rodney A. Jewell, age 71, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at his home in Cottage Grove. On October 4, 1950, he was born in Middleton, Wisconsin, to Floyd and Ruth (Thomas) Jewell. Rodney graduated from Middleton High School. He worked as a Fabricator at Subzero in Madison. Rodney loved fishing, hunting, and spending his...
David Schink
May 11, 2022
David R. Schink, age 90, of Middleton Wisconsin, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 11, 2022, dying of old age. He was born August 3, 1931, in Long Beach, California, the son of Clifford E Schink and Esther A Schink. He married Lee Burnette Schink on September 14, 1952, in Los Altos, California. He spent his formative...
Gaddi Ben Dan
May 11, 2022
Gilbert Simons - known by his religious and chosen name Gaddi Ben Dan
Gaddi Ben Dan passed away at home on May 11, 2022 and was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 2, 1946. Gaddi was an innovator and a social justice activist that included marching with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr in the 60’s. This activism also included...
Darlene Cone
May 10, 2022
Darlene J. Cone, age 83, went home to God on May 10, 2022. She was born on March 23, 1939, in Milwaukee, WI, daughter to William and Dorothy (Hebert) Inman.
Darlene graduated from Leuzinger High School in California and later obtained her associates degree in business arts. Darlene was a strong and independent lady who gave all...
Helen Doubleday
May 10, 2022
Born Helen Ruth Long to Orrin and Frieda, she was raised in rural Elwood, Illinois. She graduated from Joliet Township High School and received her RN from Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet, Illinois.
Mom and her best friend, Susan Henderlie, enlisted in the Navy and as nurses were stationed on Guam. After returning home, Mom married her...
Deborah Yoder
May 10, 2022
Deborah Marie Yoder, age 58, passed away unexpectedly on May 10, 2022.
She was born in Dubuque, Iowa on March 18,1964 to Lawrence and Charlotte (Freiburger) Hansen. She grew up in Dubuque surrounded by loving family and friends, and graduated from Dubuque Senior
High School. She attended classes at the University of Iowa in Iowa...
Ardys Stanfield
May 9, 2022
Stoughton- Ardys I. (Drogsvold) Stanfield, age 86, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022 at Stoughton Hospital. She was born June 25, 1935, the daughter of John and Alma (Blegen) Drogsvold.
Ardys lived her life helping others. She was a kindergarten teacher at the United Methodist Church in Oregon for many years. Ardys loved working with the...
Joyce Callecod
May 8, 2022
On Sunday, May 8, 2022, Joyce R. Callecod (Buratto) went Home to be with her Lord while in the loving care of her husband. She was born on October 18, 1933 in Harvey, Illinois to Battist (Bap) and Edna Buratto.
In April, 1952, Joyce was introduced to her neighbor’s brother, James (Jim) O. Callecod, Jr., on leave...
Glen Richmond
May 8, 2022
Deerfield- Glen Arthur Richmond entered his heavenly home on Sunday, May 8, 2022.
Glen was born in Arlington, WI on March 6, 1936, to Walter and Minnie (Zunker) Richmond. He joined the Air Guard in 1953 and graduated from Oregon High School in 1954. He was employed at Oscar Mayer while continuing to serve in the Air...
Dwight Poore
May 8, 2022
Dwight Poore was born June 4, 1951, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Passed away on May 8, 2022, at the age of 70. Beloved big brother of Ellen Poore, Carol Ferraro, and Ralph (Beth Twardowski) Poore. Beloved uncle of Amanda (Shiva) Horiuchi and Kristen Twardowski. Dwight was preceded in death by his parents, Wesley and Clara (Kester)...
Delmer Hellenbrand
May 8, 2022
Delmer H. Hellenbrand, age 87, died peacefully at home Sunday, May 8th surrounded by family. He was born on November 29, 1934, in Springfield Corners to Anton and Kathrina (Ziegler) Hellenbrand. He married the love of his life, Marion (Laufenberg) on November 8, 1960. They farmed side by side on the family farm. Delmer was a lifelong member of...
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