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.
Wendy Phillips
May 13, 2022
McFarland- Wendy Marie Phillips, age 67, passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, May 13, 2022 at Meriter Hospital.
She was born in Fort Atkinson on January 10, 1955, the daughter of Berton and June Ramberg. Wendy grew up and graduated high school in Cambridge. She worked for Dane County Social Services where she met the...
Rodney Jewell
May 12, 2022
Cottage Grove – Rodney A. Jewell, age 71, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at his home in Cottage Grove. On October 4, 1950, he was born in Middleton, Wisconsin, to Floyd and Ruth (Thomas) Jewell. Rodney graduated from Middleton High School. He worked as a Fabricator at Subzero in Madison. Rodney loved fishing, hunting, and spending his...
David Schink
May 11, 2022
David R. Schink, age 90, of Middleton Wisconsin, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 11, 2022, dying of old age. He was born August 3, 1931, in Long Beach, California, the son of Clifford E Schink and Esther A Schink. He married Lee Burnette Schink on September 14, 1952, in Los Altos, California. He spent his formative...
Gaddi Ben Dan
May 11, 2022
Gilbert Simons - known by his religious and chosen name Gaddi Ben Dan
Gaddi Ben Dan passed away at home on May 11, 2022 and was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 2, 1946. Gaddi was an innovator and a social justice activist that included marching with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr in the 60’s. This activism also included...
Darlene Cone
May 10, 2022
Darlene J. Cone, age 83, went home to God on May 10, 2022. She was born on March 23, 1939, in Milwaukee, WI, daughter to William and Dorothy (Hebert) Inman.
Darlene graduated from Leuzinger High School in California and later obtained her associates degree in business arts. Darlene was a strong and independent lady who gave all...
Helen Doubleday
May 10, 2022
Born Helen Ruth Long to Orrin and Frieda, she was raised in rural Elwood, Illinois. She graduated from Joliet Township High School and received her RN from Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet, Illinois.
Mom and her best friend, Susan Henderlie, enlisted in the Navy and as nurses were stationed on Guam. After returning home, Mom married her...
Deborah Yoder
May 10, 2022
Deborah Marie Yoder, age 58, passed away unexpectedly on May 10, 2022.
She was born in Dubuque, Iowa on March 18,1964 to Lawrence and Charlotte (Freiburger) Hansen. She grew up in Dubuque surrounded by loving family and friends, and graduated from Dubuque Senior
High School. She attended classes at the University of Iowa in Iowa...
Ardys Stanfield
May 9, 2022
Stoughton- Ardys I. (Drogsvold) Stanfield, age 86, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022 at Stoughton Hospital. She was born June 25, 1935, the daughter of John and Alma (Blegen) Drogsvold.
Ardys lived her life helping others. She was a kindergarten teacher at the United Methodist Church in Oregon for many years. Ardys loved working with the...
Joyce Callecod
May 8, 2022
On Sunday, May 8, 2022, Joyce R. Callecod (Buratto) went Home to be with her Lord while in the loving care of her husband. She was born on October 18, 1933 in Harvey, Illinois to Battist (Bap) and Edna Buratto.
In April, 1952, Joyce was introduced to her neighbor’s brother, James (Jim) O. Callecod, Jr., on leave...
Glen Richmond
May 8, 2022
Deerfield- Glen Arthur Richmond entered his heavenly home on Sunday, May 8, 2022.
Glen was born in Arlington, WI on March 6, 1936, to Walter and Minnie (Zunker) Richmond. He joined the Air Guard in 1953 and graduated from Oregon High School in 1954. He was employed at Oscar Mayer while continuing to serve in the Air...
Dwight Poore
May 8, 2022
Dwight Poore was born June 4, 1951, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Passed away on May 8, 2022, at the age of 70. Beloved big brother of Ellen Poore, Carol Ferraro, and Ralph (Beth Twardowski) Poore. Beloved uncle of Amanda (Shiva) Horiuchi and Kristen Twardowski. Dwight was preceded in death by his parents, Wesley and Clara (Kester)...
Delmer Hellenbrand
May 8, 2022
Delmer H. Hellenbrand, age 87, died peacefully at home Sunday, May 8th surrounded by family. He was born on November 29, 1934, in Springfield Corners to Anton and Kathrina (Ziegler) Hellenbrand. He married the love of his life, Marion (Laufenberg) on November 8, 1960. They farmed side by side on the family farm. Delmer was a lifelong member of...
Donald Novotny
May 7, 2022
Donald Wayne Novotny passed away peacefully on May 7, 2022. He was born on December 15, 1934, in Chicago, IL, to parents Adolph and Margaret Novotny. Donald is survived by his wife Louise, daughter Donna (Bruce) Kopp, daughter Cindy (Mark) Mason, brother Tom Novotny and family, grandchildren Noah Kopp, Ben (Lisa) Kopp, John Mason, Diana Mason, great-grandchildren Levi Kopp,...
Dorothy Johnson
May 7, 2022
Stoughton- Dorothy Mae Johnson, age 91, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at her home. She was born in Stoughton on February 13, 1931, the daughter of Earl and Anna Sorenson. Dorothy graduated from Oregon High School. On August 18, 1951 she was united in marriage to Gerald B. Johnson. Together they purchased their farm on Starr School...
David Kerznar
May 6, 2022
COTTAGE GROVE—David “Dave” J. Kerznar passed away at his home on Friday, May 6, 2022. Born and raised in Greendale, WI, David was the only son of Joseph and Regina (Stempski) Kerznar. He was a brother to an older sister Joan Kerznar (Robert Inman). At 12 years old, the family moved to New Berlin, WI. David attended and graduated...
Janice Benson
May 6, 2022
On Friday evening, May 7, 2022, Janice Benson passed away at Oregon Manor, in Oregon, WI after a long illness. She was born in Mauston, WI, October 1,1942. She was baptized and confirmed at Bethany Lutheran Church in Mauston. She was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Madison.
Janice graduated from Mauston Area High School...
Austin Mcguire
May 6, 2022
Austin James McGuire, 29, of Stoughton, passed away on Friday, May 6th, 2022 in a motor vehicle accident.
Austin was born on May 4th, 1993 to Dan and Cyndi McGuire in Madison, WI. He graduated from Stoughton High School in 2011. Austin was known to be adventurous during his teenage years. He went on to work at...
Marcus Pertzborn
May 6, 2022
Marcus Eddelberth Pertzborn died May 6, 2022. He was born August 18, 1934, to John and Elizabeth (Koch) Pertzborn
Mick was the youngest of 14 siblings and grew up in Martinsville.
Survivors include his wife, Jeri (Garretson); daughter, Lisa (Chris) Ross; two grandchildren, Chloe & Ian; and his sister, Margaret (Dave) Holmes.
Mick...
Donald Heggestad
May 4, 2022
Stoughton – Donald L. Heggestad, age 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday May 4, 2022, at Skaalen Home in Stoughton. He was born May 27, 1929, to the late Arthur P. and Elma L (Anderson) Heggestad. He attended Stoughton schools graduating in 1947. Donald married Ruth Delores Saniter on August 13, 1955, in Watertown. He was with State Farm...
Kent Delfosse
May 3, 2022
Kent Frederick Delfosse, 57, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2022. Born on January 20, 1965 at Community Memorial Hospital in Menomonee Falls WI to Harold and Elaine (Worm) Delfosse.
Kent’s first home was in the Town of Lisbon, Waukesha County, WI. He attended Sussex, WI schools and graduated in 1983 from Hamilton High School (Sussex). He went...
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