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.
Karen Stein
Dec 9, 2021
Karen Lynn Stein, age 84, of Madison Wisconsin, passed away Thursday 12/09/21.
Karen Stein was born in Milwaukee, WI to Lillian and Alfred Sessler. She spent her early years in Milwaukee and later moved to Madison, WI where she spent most of the rest of her life. She graduated from Madison West High School in 1955. Karen...
Russell Fleming
Dec 9, 2021
Russell R. Fleming died on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg. Russell was born December 3, 1926, in Rock Island, Illinois to Russell V. Fleming and Marguerite Laedeke. He attended St. Bernard’s grade school and Madison East High School until enlisting the U.S. Navy in 1943. He graduated from the Naval Air Technical Training Center in...
William Erickson
Dec 8, 2021
Our beloved husband, father and grandfather, William (Bill) John Erickson, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 after a brief illness. Bill was born to Maynard W. Erickson and Leona (Rosenfeldt) Erickson on August 14, 1942 in Marshfield, Wisconsin. He received his education in Loyal graduating from Loyal High School in 1960 and two years later from Madison...
Harold " Harry" Ripp
Dec 8, 2021
SUN PRAIRIE Harold W. (Harry) Ripp, 74, of Sun Prairie, WI, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021, at home surrounded by his loving family after a battle with CMML leukemia that was difficult but never dampened his warm spirit and infectious smile.
Harry was born January 28, 1947, in Madison, WI to Peter L. and Marcella (Dahmen)...
Brad Robinson
Dec 8, 2021
Brad G. Robinson, age 67, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. He was born January 21, 1954, in Tucson, Arizona.
Brad joined the Marine Corps in 1971. He met the love of his life at the age of 10 and they were married for 48 years.
Brad was a foster parent to 17...
Jennifer Felton
Dec 8, 2021
Middleton: Jennifer L. Felton, age 49, on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, following a courageous fight succumbed to cancer at Meriter Hospital.
Jennifer was born in Madison to Drs. Kenneth W. (Lone Rock) and Susan A. (Simonson; Ft. Atkinson) Reagles. She graduated from Jamesville-DeWitt High School in New York and attended Syracuse University and many art institutes. She...
Richard Miller
Dec 8, 2021
Madison – Richard Charles Miller, age 75, passed away on December 8th, 2021, at UW Hospital surrounded by his loving family, after complications following open heart surgery.
Richard was born on November 16, 1946 in Boone, Iowa to Robert R. and Christine L. (Bryan) Miller. He grew up in West Allis, WI. He graduated from UW-Milwaukee with...
Joseph Cooper
Dec 7, 2021
Joseph Cooper passed away on Tuesday, December 7th, surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born in Madison, Wisconsin on June 12th, 1951, to Leo and Emma (Kennedy) Cooper. He was a lifelong Madisonian and was very proud of his time at St. James School, Edgewood High School, and the University of Wisconsin. After a career of over 30...
Donald Anderson
Dec 6, 2021
Madison/Sun Prairie-Donald (Buck) C. Anderson, age 86, passed away on Monday December 6, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born in Sun Prairie on May 8, 1935, the son of Milford & Alta (Broome) Anderson.
Donald entered the Marines at 17 years of age and was honorable discharged in 1960. He was...
Daniel Edlund
Dec 6, 2021
Sun Prairie- Daniel S. Edlund, age 71, passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021 surrounded by his wife and children. He was born in Madison on August 7, 1950, the son of Willard and Baeruth Edlund. Dan grew up in Middleton and graduated from Middleton High School in 1968. He attended UW La Crosse until he was drafted into...
Sonja Dyreson
Dec 6, 2021
Deerfield- Sonja Dyreson a lifelong resident of Deerfield, WI died unexpectedly on December 06, 2021 at the age of 59.
Sonja was born on August 05, 1962, in Madison WI to Leonard and Lois (Thorstad) Anderson. She graduated from Deerfield High School in 1980. Sonja married and had two sons Travis and Trevor Dyreson. She met Allan...
Douglas Seib
Dec 6, 2021
TOWN OF HAMPDEN-Douglas “Doug” C. Seib, 68, was called to his eternal home surrounded by his family on December 6, 2021. Doug was born March 20, 1953 in Columbus WI, to Richard and Barbara Ann “Polly” (Weisman) Seib. He graduated from Sun Prairie High School in 1972, and married his high school sweetheart Celia Mae Reindl on May 3,...
Thomas Marcantonio
Dec 6, 2021
Thomas F. Marcantonio, age 68, of Forest Park, IL passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021 at William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, WI. He was born on February 11, 1953 in Oak Park, IL the son of James and Rita Marcantonio. He married Donna Marcantonio on October 20, 2007 in Maywood, IL. He served in Vietnam...
Beulah Gallagher
Dec 6, 2021
Sun Prairie/Beaver Dam- Beulah M. Gallagher, age 96, passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021. She was born in Columbia Township, the daughter of Rebecca Gullickson and John Davidson. Beulah graduated from DeForest High School. Beulah married Donald Gallagher on November 16, 1946 at the Spring Prairie Lutheran Parsonage, Keyser, WI. She was also a member of Spring Prairie...
Harold Olsen
Dec 5, 2021
Harold L. Olsen, age 95, of Madison passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 5, 2021. He was born on December 31, 1925 in Chicago, the son of Arthur and Louise Olsen. He married Marlene Lukitsch on July 1, 1950 in Milwaukee, WI.
Hal grew up in Iowa during the depression. He served in the Navy from 1944...
Helen Lund
Dec 5, 2021
Cambridge: Helen Margaret Lund, age 98, of Cambridge, passed away peacefully on Sunday Dec. 5th at St. Mary’s Hospital, with her son and daughter in law by her side.
Helen was born on Aug. 4th, 1923 in Madison, WI. She was the daughter of John and Pearl (Allen) Berry. She grew up in Iowa and Wisconsin before...

Christopher Ecker
Dec 4, 2021
McFarland-Christopher Glen Ecker, age 47, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, December 4, 2021. He was born on March 15, 1974 in Madison, Wisconsin, the son of William and Rosemary Ecker.
Chris was a graduate of UW-Milwaukee. He was a kind soul with a big heart, and was perfectly suited for his career as an Audiologist....
Harlan Elvekrog
Dec 4, 2021
Stoughton- Harlan K. Elvekrog, age 80, passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born on January 30, 1941 in Stoughton, the son of Oscar and Pearl (Nelson) Elvekrog. Harlan graduated from Stoughton High School with the class of 1959. He married Suzanne Kittelson in 1961. Together they shared many happy memories, their love...
Jane Evans
Dec 4, 2021
Jane Keith Evans passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 4 th , 2021, at Four Winds Manor in Verona WI. She was 93 years old. Jane was born on September 10, 1928 in Hiawatha, Kansas, the daughter of Brad and Dana (Foster) Keith. She attended Kansas University and graduated in 1950 with a degree in geology.
Jane...
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