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.

Adam Griggel

Adam Griggel

Jul 9, 2022

Adam Steven Griggel, age 38, of Sun Prairie, died unexpectedly on Saturday, July 9, 2022, at his home in  Sun Prairie, WI.

He was born August 26, 1983, in Berlin, WI, the son of Steven and Angela Weiske Griggel. Adam graduated from Sheboygan South High School in 2002 and attended UW-Eau Claire for criminal justice.

...

Lowell Corwin Jr.

Lowell Corwin Jr.

Jul 8, 2022

MIDDLETON, WI – Lowell (Buster to family, Red to friends and colleagues) passed away peacefully on July 8, 2022, in Waunakee, WI. from pancreatic cancer.

Born on November 6, 1943, in Newark, NJ, he was the son of Lowell and June (Gondrezick) Corwin.  After World War II, his family resided in Tomah, WI for approximately...

Marie Sweno

Marie Sweno

Jul 8, 2022

Marie E. Sweno, 85, of Waunakee WI, passed away peacefully after losing a long battle with cancer on Friday July 8, 2022 at the Hospice Center in Fitchburg. Marie grew up on a farm outside of Whitewater, WI, where she met and married her husband Arnie Sweno, who passed away in 2017.

Marie is survived by three...

Thomas Valley

Thomas Valley

Jul 7, 2022

MADISON--Thomas “Tom” Elliott Valley, age 68, passed away early Thursday, July 7, 2022 in the presence of family at Agrace Hospice in Janesville.

Tom was born to Cyril and Elizabeth (Elliott) Valley (deceased) in Prairie du Chien. The family of ten moved to Madison, where he grew up. After high school, he chose to enlist in the...

Noel Favia

Noel Favia

Jul 6, 2022

Noel Favia, a life-long resident of Wisconsin, died unexpectedly in her home on July 6, 2022 at the age of 68. She will be greatly missed for her sense of humor, her caring demeanor, and love for others.

Noel was born on October 20, 1953 in Glen Ellen, IL. She graduated from Glenbard High School in 1971. After moving to Wisconsin...

Dean Kong

Dean Kong

Jul 5, 2022

Stoughton- Dean Arthur Kong, age 73, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at Nazareth after four years of amazing care.  He was born in Stoughton on December 2, 1948, the son of Lyle and Barbara Kong.

Dean grew up in Utica and attended Western Koshkonong School.  He graduated from Stoughton High School in 1966.  Dean...

Jerome "Jerry" Witherill

Jerome "Jerry" Witherill

Jul 5, 2022

Jerome “Jerry” Walter Witherill, passed away peacefully in the early hours of July 5, 2022, following a brief but courageous battle against cancer.

Jerry was born on December 9, 1935, to Harold and Beulah (Eiler) Witherill in Grand Rapids, MN.  He graduated from Grand Rapids High School in 1954 and went on to join the Marine Corps,...

Nancy Schmidt

Nancy Schmidt

Jul 5, 2022

Born Nancy June Doubleday on Monday (Monday’s child is fair of face) December 20, 1948, to Don and Helen (Long) in Joliet, Illinois.  On Tuesday, July 5, 2022, she left this earth after a surgical procedure at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee to try to improve the circulation in her legs.

After graduating high school in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Nancy briefly...

Marshall Finner

Marshall Finner

Jul 5, 2022

Marshall Frederick Finner, age 95, passed away on July 5, 2022 at Noel Manor Retirement Living Center in Verona, Wisconsin.  Marshall, also known to many as Marsh, was born in Dodge, WI on June 6, 1927 to Ewald and Ida Finner.  He grew up on the 360-acre family farm in Trempealeau County after which he attended the University of...

Karen Buss

Karen Buss

Jul 5, 2022

Karen L. Buss, age 67, crossed over into heaven on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer and long-term health issues.  Karen is survived by her husband of 36 years, Steven Buss; sons, William Buss of Madison, WI, Michael Buss of Wittenberg, WI, Daniel (Tammy) Lentz of West Bend, WI; and sister, Cindy (Anthony) Blazek of...

Kenneth Gilbertson Jr.

Kenneth Gilbertson Jr.

Jul 4, 2022

Madison – Kenneth Arland Joseph Gilbertson Jr., age 60, of Madison passed away on Monday July 4, 2022, at the VA Hospital in Madison.  He was born December 10, 1961, in Madison, the son of Kenneth Gilbertson Sr. and Bernadine (Tom) Stroede.

Ken graduated from Madison East High School and joined the United States Air Force after...

John Zwadzich

John Zwadzich

Jul 4, 2022

John Jerome Joseph Zwadzich, age 83, of Fitchburg passed away peacefully on Monday July 4, 2022. John was born on January 6, 1939, in Milwaukee, WI to Joseph Zwadzich and Irene (Kempa) Zwadzich.

John grew up in the south side of Milwaukee, WI and graduated from Pulaski High School. He completed his Bachelor of Science from University...

Donald Crowe

Donald Crowe

Jul 4, 2022

A celebration in memory of Donald's life will be held on July 19 from 2:00pm-4:00pm at the Goodman Community Center, 214 Waubesa Street, Madison.

Donald Warren Crowe, 94, passed away on July 4, 2022 in Madison, Wisconsin. He was born October 28, 1927 in Lincoln, Nebraska to Lawrence and Vera (Pereau) Crowe.

Donald...

Mary Brady

Mary Brady

Jul 4, 2022

Mary Louise Brady, 94, journeyed to her final frontier on July 4, 2022. She was born on Nov. 29, 1927, in Omaha, Nebraska, the daughter of Lawrence Neumann and Jane (Meile) Neumann. Mary Lou and her older sister Margaret were raised among books in a bright structured home by two loving parents proud of their German heritage and educated...

Mary Ann Breunig

Mary Ann Breunig

Jul 3, 2022

Mary Ann Breunig, age 88, passed away on July 3, 2022, at Homestead Living in Waunakee. She was born November 19, 1933, to Werner and Mary (Koch) Wipperfurth. Mary Ann grew up on the family farm outside of Waunakee, the youngest of 4 children. She graduated from Waunakee High School in 1952. After graduating, she worked as a secretary...

Katherine Brandt

Katherine Brandt

Jul 2, 2022

Katherine Ann Brandt was born on May 15, 1952, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. She was the first of four daughters born to William and Jean Cencic. She attended Van Hise Elementary School and graduated from West High School in 1970.

Kathy married Edwin Brandt on August 10,1974, at Queen of Peace Church in Madison....

Margaret Voelker

Margaret Voelker

Jul 2, 2022

Margaret Jill Voelker, 68, of Pardeeville, Wisconsin, passed away on July 2, 2022 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She is survived by her best friend and husband, Aloysius “Bill”  Voelker, her daughter, Samantha Marquardt (Kyle), her son, Josh Voelker (Erin), her five grandchildren who were the light of her life: Mason, Waylon, Jack, Elwood and Amelia, many...

Lidia Berghammer

Lidia Berghammer

Jul 2, 2022

Lidia P. Berghammer, age 94, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2022.

Lidia is survived by her daughter, Sheila Albin; two grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one sister, Elly Klinzing.

Lidia was preceded in death by her husband Harold and her son Mark Berghammer.

Per Lidia’s request, there will only be private services held...

Eberhard Schubert

Eberhard Schubert

Jun 30, 2022

Eberhard Karl Wolfgang Schubert, age 71, of McFarland/Blanchardville Wi., died unexpectedly at SSM St. Mary’s ER on 6/30/22. Born 6/13/1951 in Esperke, West Germany, Eb met his wife Jan while she was an exchange student from America. They married on 10/2/1971 and lived in West Berlin for 3 years before Eb immigrated to the US in 1974. He became...

Roberta Vokac

Roberta Vokac

Jun 30, 2022

Roberta Erickson Vokac, 73, passed away peacefully at Agrace Hospice on Thursday, June 30, 2022. She was born on February 22, 1949, in Deerfield, IL, to Ardell P. Erickson and Isabelle M. Steffenhagen Erickson. She graduated from Madison East High School, class of 1967. She married Edwin F. Vokac in 1978 and lived in Naples, FL. Roberta worked as...

Subscribe

To Email Notifications

Subscribe to receive an email when we add new obituaries to our website. Your email will not be used for any other purpose and will not be shared. You may unsubscribe at any time.

365 Days of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of grief messages designed to offer hope and healing during difficult first year after a loss



HeartLight offers a variety of support groups, education, resources, and special programming related to grief and loss.

Learn More