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.
Kathryne Sather
Jul 30, 2022
Kathryne Elaine Sather, 91, died peacefully in her home on July 30th, 2022 with her son Dave by her side, holding her hand. Kay was born on August 28th, 1930 in Reedsburg WI to Fred and Lavita Haugh. She grew up with her older brother Gene and younger brother Dave.
As a girl, Kay was a voracious...
Philip "Phil" Gibbs
Jul 29, 2022
SUN PRAIRIE- Phil Gibbs, age 72, passed away peacefully with family by his side on July 29, 2022. He was born on 03/19/1950 in Portage, WI to Horace and Evelyn Gibbs. He graduated from Portage High School in 1968 and shortly after met his wife, Kathy, with whom he would spend 50 wonderful years together.
Phil got...
Elizabeth Ragotzkie
Jul 29, 2022
Madison - Elizabeth Post Ragotzkie passed away peacefully on Friday, July 29, 2022, three days short of her 97th birthday.
Betty was born on August 1, 1925, in Dumont, New Jersey, one of three children of Rebecca and John Post. Betty met her husband Bob Ragotzkie during WW2 and married in 1949. Betty graduated from Douglass College,...
Gladys Kripschack
Jul 28, 2022
Stoughton- Gladys J. (Ward) Kripschack, age 92, died Thursday, July 28, 2022 at Stoughton Hospital. She was born in Atoka, Oklahoma on October 23, 1929 the oldest of seven children to Roy and Gertrude Ward. Gladys grew up in Deerfield where she graduated from Deerfield High School and was a member of Deerfield Lutheran Church.
Gladys enjoyed...
Susanne Perina Steinmetz
Jul 27, 2022
Susanne Perina Steinmetz, age 91, passed away on July 27, 2022.
She was born in Madison, Wisconsin, on May 1, 1931. Susie was the daughter of Carl and Marian Seifert, of Jefferson, Wisconsin.
Susie was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Ian Perina, her brother, Carl John Seifert, and her second husband, George...
Mary Kraak
Jul 27, 2022
Mary Virginia Kraak, age 95 passed away peacefully in her childhood home on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. She was born on January 20, 1927, in Madison, the daughter of Matthias J. and Anastasia C. (Doyle) Lynaugh. She married Marion J. Kraak on October 20, 1951.
Because Mary valued her family above all else, she worked as a...
Lawrence Schmidt
Jul 27, 2022
Lawrence J. Schmidt, age 81, known by family and friends as "Larry" or "Boz" passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at home. He was born on May 1, 1941 in Madison, the son of Norbert and Viola (Keichinger) Schmidt.
Larry, a lifelong resident of Madison, started working with his dad in the family business, Schmidt’s Auto, at...
Lorin "Bud" Crawmer Jr.
Jul 26, 2022
Madison/Mount Horeb -Lorin Henry "Bud" Crawmer Jr., age 95, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at Ingleside Assisted Living in Mount Horeb. He was born on June 4, 1927, in Chicago, IL, to Lorin Sr. and Dorothy (Egan) Crawmer.
"Let me tell you a story," as Bud would say. Born in 1927 during the depression on...
Elizabeth Pope
Jul 26, 2022
Elizabeth J. “Betty” Zoerb Pope, 99, died peacefully at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg on July 26th. Betty was born to Frances Marie and Johannes K. Nord in Hastings, Minnesota in 1923 as the youngest of 3 children. Her family later re-located to Madison where her father found work as a watchmaker. Betty attended local schools, graduating from Madison West...
Bernard Long
Jul 26, 2022
Bernard E. Long, age 90, died on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at his home at The Jefferson in Middleton. He was surrounded by his loving family and friends during his last days. Bernard “Bernie” was born December 4, 1931, in the Town of LaValle, Wisconsin, the son of Everett and Edna Long. Bernie was born on a bitter cold...
Susan Baumgart
Jul 26, 2022
Susan Katherine Baumgart passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 with her loving family around her at Hyland Crossings in Sun Prairie, WI. Sue was 87 years old.
She was born on May 2, 1935, in Milwaukee, Wi to Margaret and Matthew Hahn. She attended Holy Angels High school and later studied at Marquette University. Shortly after,...
Rebecca Purington
Jul 24, 2022
After losing her battle with cancer, Rebecca Purington, 68, of Janesville, WI, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at home on Sunday, July 24, 2022. She leaves behind her husband of 24 years, Bruce Purington; her children Jason Arms (Amber Delgado) and Jessica Arms; her step-children Michele Brown (Brian Brown) and Eric Purington (Rachelle Purington); and her grandchildren Alex...
Arnold “Arny” Strom Jr.
Jul 22, 2022
SUN PRAIRIE- Arnold “Arny” Strom Jr, age 80, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022.
Arny was born on November 16, 1941 in Chicago, IL to Arnold and Virginia (Rittschof) Strom.
Arny graduated from Stoughton High School in Stoughton, WI, and attended college at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh.
Arny was in the...
Peggy Jenson
Jul 22, 2022
Cambridge, WI- Peggy L. Jenson, Age 51, peacefully passed away on July 22, 2022. After a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease, she left us with a smile.
Daughter of Ralph and Donna (Jenson) Kuntz. Peggy is survived by her beloved children, Samantha Bauer (Mathew Wisch) and Cody Bauer. Three grandchildren, Zaidyn, Brailyn and Jaxtyn, of whom she...
Edward Murphy
Jul 22, 2022
MADISON/VERONA
Edward Murphy, age 89, of Madison, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022, at Badger Prairie Health Care Center in Verona, WI after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. He was born on January 26, 1933, in La Crosse, WI the son of Marcella and Edward Murphy, the second youngest of eight children. Edward was married on...
Edward Key
Jul 22, 2022
Marshall, WI - Edward B. Key, age 67, passed away peacefully at the University of Wisconsin on July 22, 2022. Ed was born in Watertown on July 6, 1955 to Wayne and Joyce Key. As he grew up, he developed a love of motorcycles. He and his brother Conrad would go to the end of the road racing each...
David Buchanan
Jul 21, 2022
David Michael Buchanan, 50, of Stoughton, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully in his sleep July 21, 2022. He was born in Sauk City to Dale and Jeanine (Paske) Buchanan on November 12, 1971.
David attended school in DeForest and Waunakee before spending some time at St. Coletta’s in Jefferson. He then found his home in Stoughton, Wisconsin, the...
Alice Hanson
Jul 21, 2022
Alice Elizabeth (Ripp) Hanson, age 86, of Middleton, Wisconsin, passed away on July 21, 2022. She was born on February 25,1936, to Martin and Clara (Acker) Ripp in Ashton, Wisconsin. On June 21, 1958, she wed the love of her life, Lawrence Ivan Hanson. Together they raised five children.
Alice graduated from Middleton High School in 1954...
John Richgels
Jul 21, 2022
John M. Richgels, 72, of Middleton, WI, passed away at home on July 21, 2022. He was born on September 30, 1949, in Highland, WI, the son of Melvin and Leora (Drager) Richgels. He married Linda Skyler on June 13, 1994, in Rockford, IL.
John graduated from Middleton High School in 1967. He worked as a machinist at...
David Richter
Jul 20, 2022
David J. (Dave) Richter, 81, passed away on July 20, 2022 surrounded by the love of his family.
David was born in Fond du Lac on October 1, 1940, the oldest son of Gerald and Olive (Schneider) Richter. After graduating from St. Mary’s Springs Academy, he received his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from UW Madison, and...
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