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.

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...

Theodore Xiong

Theodore Xiong

Jun 2, 2022

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Madison (608) 249-6666

Janice Smith

Janice Smith

Jun 2, 2022

Janice Mae Smith, age 78, of Madison passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2022, at Oakwood Village Nursing Home.  She was born on May 19, 1944, in Watertown, WI, the daughter of Arnold A. and Jeanette (Lehmann) Behling.

Janice received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan in 1966, majoring in English.  Janice loved teaching and...

Lawrence "Larry" Sewell

Lawrence "Larry" Sewell

Jun 2, 2022

MADISON—Lawrence “Larry” Keith Sewell, age 77, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2022.  He was born on June 7, 1944 in Portage, WI to Elwood and Beverly (Smith) Sewell.

Larry grew up in the Madison area and enlisted in the United States Air Force after graduating from high school.  Upon his return, he joined the Madison Fire...

Richard Swangstu

Richard Swangstu

Jun 1, 2022

Madison- Richard D. Swangstu, Sr., age 74, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at the UW Hospital surrounded by family.  He was born on May 20, 1948, the son of Edwin and Borghild Swangstu.

Dicker grew up in Stoughton and graduated from Stoughton High School.  He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served his country...

Gliceria Fuller

Gliceria Fuller

Jun 1, 2022

Our loving Matriarch entered heaven peacefully on June 1, 2022. A tiny Filipina dynamo, who’s passion for life spanned five generations. Born and raised in the Bulacan Valley of the Philippines, the fifth of seven beautiful sisters. During World War II, she won the heart of one US Army soldier from Lodi, Wisconsin. She married James M. Fuller on...

Lloyd "Mike" Croissant

Lloyd "Mike" Croissant

May 31, 2022

MADISON—Lloyd M. “Mike” Croissant, age 77, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022.  He was born in Minneapolis, MN on March 22, 1945 to the late Clarence (Wilma) Croissant and Mildred.  He is also preceded in death by his brother Matt and nephew Duane.

Mike is survived by his brothers Preston and Paul (Lisa); nephews Dallas, Tony,...

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