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.

Susanne Perina Steinmetz

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Donald White

Donald White

Jul 20, 2022

Donald White, 93, of Madison WI passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at Home Again Assisted Living in Waunakee.  Don was born March 9, 1929 in Platteville WI son of Dewey and Mabel (Samuelson) White. Don married Janet Kupper (nee Griswold) on June 6, 1958 in Platteville WI. Don is survived by his stepchildren Chris Kupper (Kim) Placitas...

Mary Draeger

Mary Draeger

Jul 19, 2022

After living several years with chronic pain and disease and a diminishing quality of life, Mary decided "enough" and slipped away peacefully at Agrace Hospice care on July 19th.

Mary's parents, Jenny and Edgar Gibbons, raised her and her brother John in Antigo, WI. After high school, Mary attended the University of Wisconsin­ Madison for a year...

Gregory Wilcoxrogers

Gregory Wilcoxrogers

Jul 19, 2022

Wilcoxrogers, Gregory R.

Verona:  Gregory Robert Wilcoxrogers, age 74, passed away July 19, 2022.  He was preceded in death by his parents Robert “Bob” and Oka (Murray) Wilcox, brother Lawrence Wilcox, and his partner of 40 years, Bruce Heath Rogers.  He is survived by his uncle, Doug (Ruth) Murray, his nephew Travis (Katie) Wilcox, and many Murray...

Mary Jane Klein

Mary Jane Klein

Jul 19, 2022

Mary Jane (Demro) Klein, of Waunakee passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, two days after her 86th birthday.  Mary Jane was born on July 17, 1936 in Goodman, Wisconsin to Glenford (Chic) and Myrtle (Flentji) Demro.  Mary Jane spent her younger years living in various towns like Goodman, Wisconsin and Merrimac, Wisconsin.  After many moves, her parents...

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