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.
Pearl "Pat" Kittleson
Feb 6, 2022
Stoughton- Pearl “Pat” Kittleson, age 97, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022 at Nazareth Health and Rehab. She was born in Stoughton on December 29, 1924. Pat married Robert Kittleson in 1943. She is survived by two sons, Richard “Dick” (Vickie) Kittleson and Ronald (Kris) Kittleson; six grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and brother, Clarence “Chink” Osland. Pat was...
Audrey Hinger
Feb 5, 2022
Madison - Audrey Schmitz Hinger left this life on February 5, 2022, at the Brookdale West and joins her beloved husband George on the next phase of their journey into Sacred Mystery.
Audrey Schmitz Hinger was born on May 18, 1927, to Clarence and Clementine (Rzeszotarski) Schmitz in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She attended Bay View High School where...
Kathleen Liljequist
Feb 5, 2022
"When I was very young/Sundays were always sunny, /Bright rays of summer quiet. / Loved and secure, I did not need/Golden light to warm me." - Kathleen Liljequist. Gentle, kind Kathleen Liljequist, age 97, passed away on February 5th, 2022, at Four Winds Manor in Verona, WI. She was born on June 25, 1924, in Oshkosh, WI, the oldest child of...
Thomas Lunde
Feb 5, 2022
Stoughton- Thomas Johan Lunde, age 80, passed away on February 5, 2022 from complications of lymphoma. He was born on November 4, 1941, the son of Olaf and Ruby Lunde. He graduated from Stoughton Senior High after spending grades 1-8 in rural one-room schools.
Tom served in the US Army. He worked for Ameritech, ending his career...
Elsie Masters
Feb 4, 2022
Elsie Mae Masters, age 98, passed on February 4, 2022. She was born October 28, 1923 in the town of Linden, Wisconsin to Roy and Alta Spargo Rule. She married Robert Harker Masters August 8, 1947 in the Mineral Point Methodist Church.
Her entire life was centered around family, farm, church, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. After graduating...
Robert Owens
Feb 4, 2022
Robert G. Owens, age 89, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2022, with his family by his side after a short battle with cancer.
Bob was born in Devil’s Lake, North Dakota, on October 10, 1932, to Clarence G. and Anne M. (Ebner) Owens. He graduated from New Rockford (N.D.) High School, then attended Northwestern University for...
Marcella Sayles
Feb 4, 2022
SUN PRAIRIE - Marcella Mae "Sally" Kottke Sayles, 91, passed away on February 4, 2022, in Madison. She was born on September 23, 1930, on a farm in Newton Township, Marquette County.
Marcella graduated from Westfield High School in 1949. She worked as a waitress at Cleveland’s Lunch and later worked for Madison Dental Company. She married Ben Sayles...
Sharon Dunwoody
Feb 4, 2022
S. Dunwoody Remembrance
02.13.22
Madison—Sharon Lee Dunwoody, age 75, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Friday February 4, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Sharon was born on January 24, 1947 in Hamilton, Ohio, the daughter of Walter C. Dunwoody and Fanchon (Kapp) Dunwoody. She graduated from Marion,...
Wesley "Wes" Hemberger
Feb 4, 2022
Middleton---Wesley (Wes) James Hemberger, loving husband, father, and “Bumpa”, passed away from complications of a heart attack at UW Hospital on Friday, February 4, 2022.
Wesley was born on November 9, 1947. He was a humble, hard-working man who dedicated his life to his family and work, never forgetting his East-Madison roots. As a mason and small-business...
Linda Sullivan
Feb 3, 2022
It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Linda Sullivan, 67, of Madison following a 10-year battle with ovarian cancer. Born in Neenah, Wisconsin, Linda was a brilliant scholar and teacher, she dedicated her life’s work to do what she loved…develop minds of young men and women in the animal health care field.
She earned...
Susan Lloyd
Feb 3, 2022
As with all things, mother arrived on her terms, and when she was good and ready. Honoring her traditions, here follows, her belated, full obituary.
Susan (Scherr) Lloyd passed away peacefully from malignant melanoma, surrounded by loving family, on February 3, 2022, at home in Madison, Wisconsin.
She was born January 20th, 1936 in Cincinnati,...
Barbra Williamson
Feb 1, 2022
Barbra Ann Williamson (Olson/Covert) was born to Richard and Betty (Wiberg) Covert in Chicago, Illinois on March 5, 1957. She spent her childhood days with her four loving and adventurous siblings, Bonnie, Rick, Ron, and Becky. They all remained a close support system for one another throughout their adult lives and shared many great experiences.
Barb graduated...
Derrick Hopkins
Feb 1, 2022
Derrick Hopkins, age 69, of Madison, WI passed away unexpectedly on February 1, 2022, in the comfort of his home.
He was born on August 28, 1952, in Chicago, Illinois the second of nine children born to Ruth Hopkins.
He attended Hyde Park High School in Chicago and until the age of 17, when he...
Keith Phillips
Feb 1, 2022
Keith Francis Phillips, a resident of Marshall, Wisconsin, passed away on February 1, 2022, as a result of injuries sustained in a car accident. Keith was born October 21, 1950, in Hazel Green, Wisconsin. He graduated from Albany High School in Albany, Wisconsin. Keith worked as a real estate appraiser with Parr Appraisers. He was a member...
Keyoko "Koko" Delisle
Jan 31, 2022
Keyoko (Koko) Ingodia DeLisle was born on April 23, 2021, during the Covid 19 Pandemic, at Meriter Hospital in Madison, WI. Koko died at UW Children’s Hospital in Madison, WI, on January 31, 2022. Koko was a bright light to her family, a beautiful, calm, and cheerful baby. Her wide eyes and engaging smile charmed all who saw her....
Bruce Roberts
Jan 29, 2022
Bruce Roberts, 85 of Madison, WI passed away January 29, 2022, due to complications from Alzheimer’s and colon cancer.
Bruce was born on July 8, 1936 in Washington D.C. to Mark Roberts and Ruth (Nelson) Roberts. His family, including his sister, Elaine (Roberts) Kosier, moved to Wisconsin when he was a child. He absolutely loved all of...
Kathleen Macmillan
Jan 29, 2022
Kathleen “Kass” Wright Macmillan, age 71 of Madison, WI passed away on January 29, 2022. She was born on February 11, 1950 in Madison, the daughter of Alice Dorothea and Emery H. MacMillan. Kass was a red-headed lady of some mystery and great generosity, she was a wonderful cook, a computer whiz and spoke Cantonese. Kass worked as an...
Elizabeth Askey
Jan 29, 2022
Elizabeth Hill “Liz” Askey, of Madison, Wisconsin, died on January 29, 2022, at the age of 85. Liz was a wonderful, kind and welcoming person. She was born to Ida Ramsey Hill and Vincent Hill on November 18, 1936, in Aberdeen, Washington. Her parents were high school teachers, and she was the oldest of three children, who were her...
Guntis Zeps
Jan 29, 2022
Stoughton- Guntis Aivars Zeps "Gunther", age 32, died from a tragic vehicle accident outside of Stoughton, WI.
Guntis was born in College Park, MD and moved to Madison, WI at the age of 5. He attended Crestwood Elementary, Thomas Jefferson Middle School in Madison and graduated from Stoughton High School. He worked several jobs, ultimately, starting a...
Carlyle "Carl" Teske
Jan 29, 2022
SUN PRAIRIE--Carlyle “Carl” Teske went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Oakwood Village Memory Care. Carl was born December 19, 1928.
On, July 13, 1961, he married Esther Moore at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. They were married for 50 wonderful years.
After serving for 2 years...
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