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.

Robert Sands

Robert Sands

Jun 13, 2022

Madison - Robert Sands passed away Monday, June 13, 2022, due to complications from a stroke. He was born on May 1, 1938, in New Glarus WI. He is survived by his wife, Mary, children, Shari (Jim) Sands Robinson, Clifford “Mike” Myers, Steven (Lee Schneider) Myers, Julie (Jeff) Jay, Barry (Rita Morris) Sands, and many grand & great-grandchildren. He...

Judith Rundell

Judith Rundell

Jun 13, 2022

Judith Charlene Rundell, devoted wife, mother, and daughter, age 81, of Madison, passed away on June 13 th , 2022.  Judy, a lifelong Madison resident, was born May 29, 1941.

Judy was a graduate of West High School class of 1959.  She met the love of her life Jim, also a lifelong Madison resident, at a Madison...

Charles Suggs Sr.

Charles Suggs Sr.

Jun 12, 2022

Madison-Charles Lee Suggs Sr., age 69 passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, June 12, 2022. Charles was born on October 8, 1952, in Shelby, Mississippi to his mother Emma Lee Turner Suggs (whom he loved with all his heart) and his father Oscar Lee Anderson. Charles attended Paseo High School in Kansas...

Battista "Sonny" Calvetti

Battista "Sonny" Calvetti

Jun 12, 2022

SUN PRAIRIE—Battista “Sonny” Calvetti, age 72, of Sun Prairie and formerly of Hurley, WI died on Sunday, June 12, 2022 with his loving wife, Amy, by his side.  Sonny was born on March 1, 1950 to Eugene "Gene" and Antoinette "Toni" Calvetti.

Sonny spent several years in education and coaching, and prior to his retirement in 2014,...

Lorraine Salava

Lorraine Salava

Jun 12, 2022

Lorraine G. Salava, 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 12, 2022, at Brookdale Middleton Stonefield, after many years battling with dementia in the presence of her husband, Robert Salava, and her caretaker, Theresa.

Lorraine graduated from Tully High School in Chicago, Illinois. She married Bob, the love of her life, on June 13, 1970, in Rockford,...

Barbara Gschwend

Barbara Gschwend

Jun 9, 2022

McFarland- Barbara Ford Gschwend passed peacefully on June 9, 2022.

Barbara graduated Lakeview Elementary School and East High School in Madison, and attended the University of Wisconsin. She entered the Health Insurance field, and enjoyed a career of over forty years at WPS Insurance.

Barbara had a beautiful singing voice. She sang with many choirs and barbershop...

Igor Slukvin Jr., Md.

Igor Slukvin Jr., Md.

Jun 9, 2022

Igor Slukvin Jr, MD.

Igor Slukvin Jr died on June 9th, 2022 at his home with COVID infection. Igor was born in Kyiv, Ukraine on July 29th, 1987 to his parents Igor Slukvin Sr and Alla Slukvina. An enormously talented and gifted young man, he had experiences and adventures few could even imagine. As a teenager, Igor...

David "Dave" Feuling

David "Dave" Feuling

Jun 9, 2022

Sun Prairie- David “Dave” Feuling, age 72, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 9, 2022, surrounded by his loving family after a short and courageous battle with cancer.  He was born in Madison on March 22, 1950, the son of Paul and Henrietta Feuling.

Dave graduated from Sun Prairie High School in 1968.  He enlisted in the...

Anthony Fleming

Anthony Fleming

Jun 9, 2022

Middleton - Anthony Davis Fleming, 27, was found deceased in his apartment in Middleton on Thursday, June 9, 2022. He died from natural causes resulting from Idiopathic Hypersomnia (IH). His disease began six years ago after the death of his beloved sister Erica. IH is a neurological sleep disorder that affects many aspects of life. His disease became very...

Betty Ripp

Betty Ripp

Jun 8, 2022

Betty A. Ripp (Hendrickson), 84, of Dane, Wisconsin passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at Sauk Prairie Hospital.  She was born on June 26, 1937 to Arthur “Art” and Ester (Vingar) Hendrickson.

Betty married Norman A. Ripp on November 15, 1985, and they resided in Dane.  She was a member of Blessed Trinity Parish, St. Michaels...

Susan Hart

Susan Hart

Jun 7, 2022

On June 7, 2022, Susan E. Hart, age 75, passed away at her daughter’s home in Minnetonka, MN after a brave battle with breast cancer. She was surrounded by those who loved her dearly as well as the sights and sounds of nature that called for her return to the earth she loved and worked to protect. She is...

Richard Huntington

Richard Huntington

Jun 7, 2022

Richard Allan “Dick” Huntington, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. He was born in Hampton, IA on March 30, 1935, to the late Clarence and Loretta (Wirtner) Huntington.

Dick was a graduate of Hampton High School, Class of ’53. He attended Minnesota Bible School for one year, transferring to North Iowa Junior College earning...

David Hermanson

David Hermanson

Jun 7, 2022

Stoughton- David W. Hermanson "Hermie", age 87, passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at Skaalen Heritage Center.  He was born in Stoughton on November 22, 1934, the son of Herman and Myrtle Hermanson.

Hermie graduated from Stoughton H.S. in 1953.  He was drafted into the US Army and was stationed in France.  Hermie returned to Stoughton...

Kenneth Krueger

Kenneth Krueger

Jun 6, 2022

Kenneth Krueger passed away peacefully on June 6, 2022 at home. Kenneth is survived by his wife Karen.  Loving father of Gary, Eric (Lydia), and David (Laura).  Proud grandfather of Kortney (Chris) Anderson, Nicole (Chris) Novak, Chloe and Noah Krueger.  Great-grandfather of Aria and Lily.

Kenneth was born in Indianford, WI on February 24, 1942 He graduated...

Joan Kuypers

Joan Kuypers

Jun 6, 2022

Joan Helen Fagan Kuypers, age 89, a lifelong Madison, WI and Naples, FL, resident passed away peacefully on Monday, June 6, 2022, with her family by her side. Joan is preceded in death by her husband, Jerome Harold Kuypers (2002) and her oldest son, James Harold Kuypers (1991).

Joan was born on October 8, 1932, to Helen...

Oriette Hickman

Oriette Hickman

Jun 5, 2022

Oriette Hickman, age 91, passed away peacefully on Sunday June 5, 2022, at Attic Angels households.  She was born on December 28, 1930, in Ridgeway, Iowa, the daughter of Oliver & Emma (Albertson) Hellen.  She married Donald Hickman on January 31, 1957, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Oriette grew up on a farm near Decorah, Iowa.  Her father...

Kathryn Seibel

Kathryn Seibel

Jun 5, 2022

Pewaukee – Kathryn L. Seibel, age 92, passed away peacefully on Sunday June 5, 2022, at Angels Grace Hospice in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin.  She was born on October 19, 1929, in Madison, Wisconsin daughter of Arthur and Charlotte (Arians) Schey.

Kathryn is survived by her children Sue Neumann and Steve (Pat) Seibel; 8 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; brother...

Myron Wilcox

Myron Wilcox

Jun 5, 2022

Madison – Myron H. Wilcox, age 80, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2022, at Brookdale in Middleton. On September 17, 1941, he was born in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, to Myron and Mae (Duella) Wilcox. Myron graduated from Stoughton High School in 1959. He owned his own independent insurance agency in Stoughton for many years. Myron was on the Stoughton...

Ardith Walther

Ardith Walther

Jun 4, 2022

Ardith A. Walther, 90, died Saturday, June 4, 2022.  She was born in York, Nebraska, to Andrew and Emma Carter.  She graduated from York High School, attended York College, and taught country school in York.

During her married life as a homemaker, she also taught Sunday school and was active in church and school organizations. In her...

Bruce Tessner

Bruce Tessner

Jun 3, 2022

Bruce Alfred Tessner, 85, of DeForest, passed away the morning of June 3, 2022.  He was born August 7, 1936 in Fond du Lac, WI.  Bruce was the eldest son of Alfred and Ruth (Lemke) Tessner.  After graduating from Fond du Lac High School, he joined the United States Marine Corps in 1956.

Bruce served three years...

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