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.
Sharon Diericks
Nov 10, 2022
WAUNAKEE-Sharon Kay (Vlasak) Diericks of Waunakee passed away on November 10, 2022, after a 3+ year battle with metastatic breast cancer. She was born in Richland Center on October 14, 1947, to Florence (Leatherberry) and Wesley Vlasak.
As a child, Sharon moved several times to towns with a cheese factory where her father worked as a master...
Florence Folbrecht
Nov 10, 2022
Stoughton – Florence M. Folbrecht, age 96, passed away on November 10, 2022, at Edgerton Care Center. She was born on January 22, 1926, in Davenport, Iowa the daughter of William and Hazel (Mindham) Kane. She married Paul Folbrecht in Seneca, Wisconsin on September 30, 1947 who preceded her in death on August 28, 1997. Together they moved to...
Graciella "Sawyer" "Tavi" Caulkins-Feltz
Nov 10, 2022
Graciella “Sawyer” “Tavi” Freya Octavia Renice Harriet Josephine Caulkins-Feltz died unexpectedly on November 10, 2022 at 14 years of age. Born on August 8, 2008 to Dia J. Caulkins and Jeff Feltz, Graciella Sawyer will always be remembered for their compassionate heart which had room for every living being on this Earth, their open mind which accepted everyone without...
Ann Nelson
Nov 9, 2022
Ann D. Nelson passed away on November 9, 2022, at the age of 85, at St. Mary's hospital of pneumonia. She was born on December 4, 1936, in Madison, to Theodore and Mabel (Gronlid) Iverson.
She graduated from Stoughton High School. After graduation she worked at M.G.& E. for 2yrs. In 1955 she married W. Dean Horner,...
Joan Vike
Nov 9, 2022
Stoughton- Joan E. Vike, age 87, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, November 9, 2022. She was born in Stoughton on May 25, 1935, the daughter of Joseph and Elsie Skoien. Joan graduated from Stoughton High School. On April 30, 1955 she married her high school sweetheart Charles Vike. Together they enjoyed travelling, camping, attending baseball games,...
Bruce Lowrey
Nov 8, 2022
Bruce Gordon Lowrey born September 27, 1955, in Viroqua WI, died unexpectedly on Tuesday November 8, 2022. Bruce born to Gordon and Lucille (Parker) Lowrey was the 6th child in a family of 14 children.
He graduated from Deerfield High School in 1974. He worked for the Sta-Rite Corporation in Deerfield and moved with the company to...
Elayne Moore
Nov 8, 2022
Elayne Carole (Brown) Moore passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, with family members at her bedside. She was the daughter of Myron and Nina (Neswold) Brown, born July 14, 1933 in Arland Township, Wisconsin. She grew up on the family farm and developed a deep appreciation for nature, especially flowering plants. Elayne graduated from Cumberland High School...
Hazel Zeman
Nov 8, 2022
McFarland- Hazel E. Zeman, age 95, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. She was born in WI Rapids on July 3, 1927, the daughter of William and Ellen Erickson. Hazel graduated from WI Rapids High School. On March 24, 1946 she married Carl Zeman in WI Rapids. They moved to Madison while building their home in McFarland.
...Doris Schroeder
Nov 8, 2022
WAUNAKEE- Doris J. Schroeder, age 84, of Waunakee passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, at St Mary’s Hospital in Madison, WI surrounded by her loving family, following a brief illness. She was born on Jan 21, 1938 at St Joseph’s Hospital, Dodgeville, WI, the daughter of Joseph and Shirley (Skews) Ley. She married the love of her...
Caleb Wipperfurth
Nov 7, 2022
Cambridge- Caleb S. Wipperfurth, age 18, passed away peacefully after a battle with Ewings Sarcoma. He was born in Madison on July 28, 2004, the son of Stuart and Debbie Wipperfurth.
Caleb graduated from Cambridge High School in 2022. He aspired to be a Computer Engineer and was enrolled at UW Stout. Caleb had a generous spirit,...
Ann Trainor
Nov 6, 2022
Madison-Ann Theresa Trainor, age 85, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2022. Ann was an employee at WPS for over 30 years.
Lucille “Lucy” Catherine Trainor, age 81, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022. Lucy was an employee at M&I Bank for 40 years.
Ann was born in Madison on April 17, 1937, and...
Rosemarie "Ann" Beno
Nov 4, 2022
Rosemarie Ann Beno of Verona, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2022, at the age of 91. She was born on November 18, 1930, in Green Bay, WI to Mary and Theodore Van Caster. She worked for the State of Wisconsin for 23 years in the finance department.
Ann is survived by her son Mark (Mary) Beno...
Scott Marlow
Nov 4, 2022
Scott A. Marlow of Madison passed away on Friday, November 4, 2022. Born in Madison, Scott was the son of Gordon and Ina (Erickson) Marlow.
Growing up with his siblings John, Jenelle and Bradley, he got into his fair share of mischief earning his lifelong nickname “Motts.” Scott made his career as a highly awarded precision machinist...
Marcel Ripp
Nov 4, 2022
Marcel John Ripp, age 92, passed away Friday, November 4, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Madison. Marcel was born in Dane on August 31, 1930 to the late Mathias “Math” and Odelia “Tillie” (Meinholz) Ripp.
He was a veteran having been drafted to the U.S. Navy from 1956 – 1957 and assigned to Aircraft Carrier USS Valley...
Natalie Slocumb Witte
Nov 3, 2022
                                 
Natalie Slocumb Witte 
 
The Angelus has come.  On November 3rd, 2022, Natalie Anita Slocumb Witte departed on the journey of her parents, husband Ken and sister Aileen to the Place of Rest.  Natalie was born to Ira Otis and Anita Ida Kuechenmeister Slocumb on September 24, 1928, at Myrtle Werth Hospital in Menomonie, WI.  Her parents took...
                                
Walter Wagner
Nov 3, 2022
Madison – Walter Anthony Wagner, age 83, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2022, at the Waunakee Manor in Waunakee. He was born on June 5, 1939, in Osijek, Yugoslavia, now Croatia, to George and Rosalia (Sostaric) Wagner. Walter married Alexandria Djisheff on August 14, 1965.
Walter is survived by his wife, Alexandria Wagner; daughter, Nikole (Peter)...
Nancy Kilen
Nov 3, 2022
Stoughton - Nancy A. Kilen, age 80, passed away on November 3, 2022, at Agrace Hospice in Janesville. She was born on August 4, 1942, to Raymond and Bernice (Hanson) Kollath in Washington, DC. She married Thomas Kilen on June 19, 1965. She received a Master/Library Science in 1976 from Delta State University in Cleveland, MS. She worked as...
Donald Stanek
Nov 2, 2022
SUN PRAIRIE--Donald Eugene Stanek, age 90, passed away on All Souls Day, November 2, 2022, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. He was born on May 25, 1932, in Hillsboro, Wisconsin, to the late Wencil and Agnes Stanek. Don served our country in the United States Navy from 1953-1955.
He married Lorraine Janousek on...
Debra "Debby" Barnes
Nov 2, 2022
SUN PRAIRIE-- Debra Marie Barnes passed away November 2, 2022 after 3 long years of battling a rare uterine cancer. She was 68. She spent her last weeks at home with family and friends by her side. She was born to Mel & Darlene Franklin on Oct 23, 1954 and grew up in Darlington. She moved to Berlin, WI...
Gary Dunham
Nov 2, 2022
Gary Dunham
Born March 5, 1951 - Died November 2, 2022
Gary died at home early in the morning on November 2, while the stars shone bright and the half-moon waxed. He was surrounded and held closely by his family while he left for his next adventure. The rooster crowed, the blue-jay visited our balcony,...
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