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.
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...
Janet Fuhrman
Aug 24, 2022
MADISON – On Aug. 24, 2022, surrounded by her loving family, Janet R. Fuhrman passed away at University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison. She was born on Sep. 20, 1932, in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of Martin and Justine Hebein.
Janet was loved and admired by all who knew her for her warm heart and generosity. She...
Richard Pitman
Aug 24, 2022
Madison - Richard “Dick” Pitman passed away on August 24, 2022, at the age of 78. Dick grew up in Long Beach, California and was instilled with a desire to be in the water at an early age. Dick was an avid swimmer and came to UW Madison on a swimming scholarship in 1964 and never left the Madison...
Gladys Raab
Aug 23, 2022
Madison -Gladys Wilhelmine Raab, 97 years of age, passed on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at Oak Park Place Assisted Living in Madison, Wisconsin.
Gladys was born on April 20, 1925 to Nels P. Anderson and Elsbeth E. (nee Trampe) Anderson in Catawba, Wisconsin. She was raised in Catawba and graduated from Phillips High School in Phillips, Wisconsin....
Beverly Gehrke
Aug 23, 2022
SUN PRAIRIE—Beverly J. Gehrke, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital. She was born on April 9, 1938 to Leonard and Arlene (Schuetze) Homburg who lived in Cottage Grove. Bev graduated from Madison East High School in 1956.
Shortly after high school, she married Richard Ziegler, and they bought a farm...
Robert "Bob" Sutton
Aug 23, 2022
MADISON- Robert, “ Bob” Sutton, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2022. He was born on June 7, 1932 on the family farm in Clyman, WI to Floyd and Gertrude (Gensch) Sutton. Bob graduated from Beaver Dam High School and then enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and proudly served stateside as an Airman 1st Class and mechanic, during the...
Dolores Schwenn
Aug 21, 2022
Madison - Dolores L. Schwenn died on August 21, 2022. She was born on September 14, 1926, in Chicago, Illinois, to Charles J. and Mae A. Lesko.
Upon graduating from Visitation High School in 1944, she was hired to work for the War Department, U.S. Army in Chicago, while attending classes on nights and weekends pursuing her...
William "Bill" Plendl
Aug 21, 2022
William Joseph Plendl (Bill), 89, of Waunakee passed away on August 21, 2022, after a brief illness. He was born to Bernard and Mary Plendl on October 12, 1932. Bill graduated from Lodi High School in 1950. He was drafted by the army, served in Korea, and was discharged in 1954. More than 60 years later he returned to...
Judith Faren
Aug 20, 2022
Judith Ann (Kolb) Faren, 77, of Middleton, was born to Eternal Life on Saturday, August 20, 2022. Judy was born on May 16, 1945, to Quintin (Jake) and Dorothy Kolb. She married the love of her life, Robert (Bob) Faren, and they started their business - Faren Electric. They were blessed with a son Joseph and daughter Rebecca, sharing...
Lou Stallman
Aug 20, 2022
Sun Prairie- Richard “Lou” Stallman, passed away peacefully at his home at the age of 79 on August 20, 2022. He was born on January 29, 1943 in Watertown to Carl and Ruth (Bartlett) Stallman.
Lou was married to Susan Peterson on June 8, 1979 in Madison. After graduating from Watertown, he attended the University of Wisconsin-Eau...
Gerald Hellenbrand
Aug 20, 2022
Gerald “Jerry” Albert Hellenbrand, age 71, of Waunakee, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022, after a courageous battle with colon cancer. He was born on October 30, 1950, to Leander and Verena Hellenbrand.
He graduated from Middleton High School in 1968. Jerry served in the Army Reserves from 1969 -1975 with the rank of Spec 5....
Rosalind Levin
Aug 20, 2022
Madison -Rosalind Levin passed away peacefully on August 20, 2022 at the age of 91. Roz was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on January 12, 1931 to Celia and Max Weigler. She graduated from North Division High School in 1948 and the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1952. After having four sons, she earned a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction....
Clifford Bakken
Aug 19, 2022
Stoughton- Clifford D. Bakken, age 93, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022 at Skaalen Nursing and Rehab. He was born in Stoughton on March 2, 1929, the son of Obert and Olga Bakken.
Cliff graduated from Stoughton High School in 1947. He volunteered in the Army National Guard for 9 years. On April 24, 1954 Cliff...
Lawrence Deutsch
Aug 18, 2022
Janesville- Lawrence Joseph Deutsch, age 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at his home at Huntington Place. He was born in Duluth, MN on August 6, 1936, the son of Lawrence and Katherine Deutsch.
Larry graduated from Seattle Preparatory School and attended University of MN- Duluth. He worked as an ambulance driver where he...
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