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.

Michelle Maier

Michelle Maier

Oct 21, 2022

Michelle A. Maier, age 42, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 21, 2022. She is survived by her son, AAron, her father Gregg Maier, and her fiancé, Ryan. She was preceded in death by her beloved mother, Sharon Monica (Schoepp) Maier, and her brother, Kurt “KJ” Maier.

A private service is planned.

The family would...

Jean Jacobson Paluch

Jean Jacobson Paluch

Oct 21, 2022

Stoughton- Jean Ann Heggestad was born on June 26, 1933 in her parents farmhouse located between Edgerton and Stoughton. Her aunt Emma delivered her.

Jean’s father, Arthur Heggestad, was a farmer. He died at the age of 39 from pneumonia when Jean was 2.5 years old. Jean’s mother was Elma Anderson Heggestad. After Arthur died in 1936,...

James Strand

James Strand

Oct 21, 2022

Deerfield – James Leroy Strand, age 84, passed away peacefully at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg on Friday, October 21, 2022, surrounded by his family.  Jim was born on January 20, 1938, in Deerfield to Delaine and Josie Strand.  Jim married his better half, Betty, on July 16, 1960, and together they had five children. He served in the US...

Betty Jacobson

Betty Jacobson

Oct 20, 2022

SUN PRAIRIE—Betty Ruth Jacobson (Love), age 75, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022.   She was born on April 24, 1947 in Richland Center to James and Lucy (Kaukl) Love.  She married Michael “Mike” Jacobson on June 17, 1967, and they continued their partnership in marriage and business for over 30 years.

Betty and Mike made Sun...

Bernard "Bernie" Wentworth

Bernard "Bernie" Wentworth

Oct 20, 2022

Madison - Bernard "Bernie" Wentworth, age 87, peacefully passed away at his home on Thursday, October 20, 2022. He was born on February 16, 1935, in Freedom, Maine, the son of Wilbert and Florence Wentworth. He married Alice Trocchi on November 12, 1960, in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, at St. Thomas Aquinas Church.

Bernie had a rewarding home life...

Benjamin Kuhrasch

Benjamin Kuhrasch

Oct 20, 2022

Benjamin Robert Kuhrasch passed peacefully into heaven on October 20th, 2022.  Ben was born on March 31st, 1990, to parents Frank and Cindy, in Madison, Wisconsin.

Ben brought a pure light into this world, and many were blessed to experience it.  Ben’s special needs provided many loving people the chance to care for...

Lisa Hartman

Lisa Hartman

Oct 20, 2022

Lisa Ellen Hartman (Sand), of Sun Prairie, WI passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 20, 2022 in the comfort of her family. Lisa is survived by her children Michael Hartman (Mallory) and Chris Cox (Erica); her fur child Lexie; her grandchildren Ethan and Norah; and her brother David Sand (Judith). Lisa was preceded in death by her husband Gerald...

Mark Dostalek

Mark Dostalek

Oct 20, 2022

Mark Dostalek

May 6, 1970-October 20, 2022

Mark exemplified style with sass. Though he departed this world far too soon for those of us who loved him, he had an indelible effect on everyone who met him (which he would have found ironic as he always joked about being...

Arthur Olson

Arthur Olson

Oct 19, 2022

Arthur LeRoy Olson passed on Oct. 19, 2022 at the age of 99 from natural causes at home after a stay in a nursing facility to rehabilitate from a broken hip.   Art was a kind, gentle, good, intelligent man who was a wonderful responsible father and husband.  His wife Darlene died in 2014 at the age of 89, and...

Margaret Donovan

Margaret Donovan

Oct 19, 2022

Margaret "Marti" Donovan, age 78, passed away peacefully in her home in Madison on October 19, 2022, after heroically fighting breast cancer for over 15 years.

Marti was born Margaret Sue Kring on November 3, 1943, to Donald and Mary Elizabeth Kring on the family farm in Angola, IN. She attended Taylor High School and Western Michigan University....

Donald Wallace

Donald Wallace

Oct 19, 2022

On Wednesday October 19, 2022, Donald (Don) Robert Wallace, a loving husband and father of three, passed away at the age of 89 from Alzheimer's disease. Don was born on December 30, 1932, in Appleton Wisconsin the son of Harvey and Lucille (Ludwig) Wallace. He was raised by his mother and grandmother who struggled, sometimes not knowing where their next meal...

Marie Tanner

Marie Tanner

Oct 18, 2022

With great sadness the family of Marie E. (Blevins) Tanner announces that she passed away on October 18, 2022 in Madison.  Marie was an intrepid soul and will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Marie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William D. “Dub” Tanner, and her siblings Wesley, Miles and Jay...

James Williams

James Williams

Oct 18, 2022

James “Jim” Williams, age 77, of Waunakee, WI, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital.  He was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, the son of Lyle and Merreith Williams.

Jim graduated from Waunakee High School and worked for many years for the UW – Madison campus police department.  Upon his retirement, Jim drove...

Lisa Berggren

Lisa Berggren

Oct 18, 2022

Inga-Lisa passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 18th, 2022, at the age of 84. She was supported by family and stayed by her husband Barry’s side at Oakwood Assisted Living until he passed on September 11th, 2022.

Lisa was born just outside of Växjö, Sweden on (or somewhere near) June 23rd, 1938 to Henry and Helfrid Roos.  Lisa...

Caleb Luke

Caleb Luke

Oct 18, 2022

Madison - Caleb Michael Luke crossed the bridge from life to death on October 18, 2022, at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg. His death was related to injuries sustained in a fall on September 28.   He was the son of Pat Kelly from Madison and Carter Luke from Sandwich, Massachusetts.

Caleb was born in La Crosse on May...

Stewart Wright

Stewart Wright

Oct 17, 2022

We are sad to announce the passing of Stewart Stanton Wright of Sun Prairie. Stewart Wright was born on September 5th, 1956. He died at age 66 on October 17, 2022. Stewart passed away surrounded by loved ones. Stewart was predeceased by his father Eugene Wright and mother Rita Wright (Zumwalt). He left behind: wife Deborah Wright (Alesi),sister Emily...

Miriam Cerveny

Miriam Cerveny

Oct 17, 2022

A memorial service to celebrate Miriam's life will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, January 20, 2023 in the Resurrection Chapel at Oakwood Village University Woods. A reception will immediately follow on the Oakwood campus. You will want to check-in at the Heritage Oaks front desk when arriving. (Please see below for further details)

The Midwest...

Carl Gulbrandsen

Carl Gulbrandsen

Oct 17, 2022

Madison - Carl Edward Gulbrandsen was born on Valentine’s Day, 1947, and died peacefully at home on October 17, 2022, after a long illness with IPF (idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis). He was the only son and third child of Dr. Lars F. Gulbrandsen and Lucille Gulbrandsen (Vig). He grew up with his sisters, Martine (Starr) and Mary (Larsen) in the...

Richard Iverson

Richard Iverson

Oct 17, 2022

Stoughton- Richard E. Iverson, age 81, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2022 at his home. He was born on November 30, 1940, the son of Russell and Anna Mae Iverson.

Richard worked in construction his entire life, owning and operating Iverson Construction.

He is survived by his longtime partner, Judy Riese; beloved dogs, Peanut...

Joel Laffin

Joel Laffin

Oct 16, 2022

Joel Howard Laffin, age 65, passed away peacefully on October 16th, 2022, at his home in Verona, WI., surrounded by his wife, Michelle, and family members. Joel was born January 18th, 1957, to the late Elmer and Elaine Laffin in Wausau, WI. He graduated from Newman High School in 1974, later enlisting in the U. S.Marine Corps before being...

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