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.
Dayne "Red" Ray Walter
Dec 26, 2024
Deerfield – Dayne Ray “Red” Walter, age 84, passed away on December 26, 2024, with his wife and son Raymond by his side. He was born in Orangeville, IL. to the late Ray and Lola (Ault) Walter.
Red married Lucia Ryder on July 8, 1967. Red lived most of his life around the Deerfield area and worked for the Gullickson family...
Leo E. Schneider
Dec 25, 2024
Leo E. Schneider, passed away on December 25, 2024 at his home in DeForest surrounded by his family holding his hands. He was born on January 29, 1949 in Madison WI. Leo was a member of the 1967 Class of Sun Prairie High School. He attended UW Platteville and then transferred to UW Madison, graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in...
Hongkang "Hanna" Lei
Dec 25, 2024
雷宏康，Hongkang (Hanna) Lei, our dearest mother, passed away at home at 8:30 a.m. on Christmas Day, December 25, 2024.
Hanna was born on August 14, 1926, into an intellectual family in Changsha, Hunan Province, People’s Republic of China. She graduated from the Department of Mathematics & Physics at Guangxi University in 1951 with a Bachelor of Science degree. She then taught...
Christine "Chris" A. Koyen
Dec 25, 2024
Christine Ann Koyen (Weisman), passed away on December 25, 2024, following an eight-month battle with cancer. She was born on October 6, 1968 in Columbus, WI. Christine (Chris) attended Madison Area Technical College, where she received her Associate Degree in Accounting. She began a lengthy career in the banking industry while still in high school, working in back-office operations at...
James "Jim" R. Baumann
Dec 24, 2024
James R. Baumann – “Jim”, age 81, passed away peacefully on Tuesday December 24, 2024, at Alden's Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center in Jefferson, WI. He was born on November 8th, 1943, in Milwaukee, WI to the late Gustave and Evelyn Baumann.
He was a fifth-generation cobbler (shoe & leather repair), extremely knowledgeable and talented in his craft. Jim’s father first...
Freddie Mae Hill
Dec 24, 2024
Freddie Mae Hill, our beautiful angel, is now in her heavenly home rejoicing with her Dad, Mother, her daughter Shelly and many other family members. They have come together to say, welcome Freddie Mae, God has a special place for you in heaven.
Our angel, Freddie Mae, was born on a beautiful Fall day, September 8, 1939. She was the fourth...
Andrew Lawrence Somers, Jr.
Dec 24, 2024
Andrew Lawrence Somers Jr. “Andy” was born in Brooklyn, New York December 1,1936 and resided in Crown Heights until 1950. Andy is the son of the late Congressman Andrew Lawrence Somers Sr. who served from 1925 to 1949 and Ruth Edna (McCormick) Somers, a classically voice trained singer and pianist. He was raised in Brooklyn NY and Monterrey MA and...
Ralph "Butch" Schlicht
Dec 24, 2024
Madison – Ralph “Butch” Schlicht, age 82, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 24th after a 5-year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. He was born on November 16, 1942 in Madison WI to the late Karl “Kully Sr.” and Gladys (Freiseleben) Schlicht of Madison.
Butch graduated from Madison West High School in 1960. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Madison...
Jill M. Pankratz
Dec 23, 2024
Jill Marie Pankratz, age 52, passed away on December 22, 2024 in Madison, WI. She was born on May 11, 1972 in Green Bay, WI and was adopted by Dale and Gale Pankratz who brought her home on October 30, 1973.
Jill grew up in Berlin, Wisconsin taking frequent vacations to Florida with her family. She found passion in swimming, skating,...
Gretchen J. Walters
Dec 23, 2024
Stoughton—Gretchen J. Walters, age 83, of Stoughton, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024. Born in Chicago, IL, to the late Louis and Maxine Fortman, she is preceded in death by her husband, Daniel A. Walters.
To carry on her memory are her children Rebecca J. Montague (Dean); Amy M. Baumann (James); and Michael D. Walters; her grandchildren Ryan M. Montague,...
Jacaqlyn "Jackie" J. Paradowski
Dec 22, 2024
Jacaqlyn (Jackie) Paradowski, 9/27/1960 – 12/22/2024
Jacaqlyn (Jackie) Paradowski, age 64, passed away peacefully 12/22/2024 at her home in Madison, Wisconsin after a two-year fight against cancer. She was born 9/27/1960 in Saint Francis, Wisconsin to the late Conrad Firkus and Shirley Firkus (Hart). Jackie grew-up and lived in the Saint Francis and Milwaukee area prior to moving to Madison in...
Larry "Tex" A. Torgeson
Dec 22, 2024
Larry “Tex” Allen Torgeson, aged 62, passed away on December 22, 2024, in Frostproof, Florida. Born on February 20, 1962, Tex spent most of his professional life at A&M Business Interiors until his retirement in 2021. He was a passionate fisherman, fulfilling his dream of fishing daily after moving to Florida. A lifelong Dallas Cowboys and horse racing enthusiast, Tex...
Adam James Hammis
Dec 22, 2024
Adam James Hammis, age 36, of Stoughton, Wisconsin, passed away in the late evening of Saturday, December 21, 2024, on the Winter Solstice. Always the brave warrior, Adam took flight alone while his parents were resting next to him.
Adam was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Jim and Beth on June 19, 1988, Father’s Day of that year. The oldest of...
Eugene L. Marvin
Dec 22, 2024
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Kenneth W. Siekert
Dec 22, 2024
Madison – Kenneth W. Siekert, age 80, passed away on Sunday December 22, 2024, at the UW Hospital in Madison. He was born February 17, 1944, in Chicago, IL to the late William and Bernice Siekert of Fall River, WI. He served his country in the US Army from 1965-1967 stationed at Madigan General Hospital in Tacoma, WA. He graduated...
Elena Lejter Z"L
Dec 22, 2024
Elena Lejter Z”L was born in Palmira, in the Andes, in Venezuela on December 21, 1942. Together with her family, she moved to Caracas when she was a teenager and set out to study to become a teacher. Finding herself in need to work to help support her family, she started working in administrative jobs at a hospital in Caracas,...
Mary Elliott
Dec 22, 2024
Mary Reardon Elliott, June 29,1932-December 22, 2024 passed away peacefully at Agrace Hospice Care after a valiant battle against pancreatic cancer.
Mary was born in Milwaukee to the late Timothy Reardon and the late Ellen Reardon (nee Hanley). Mary was a 1950 graduate of Waukesha High School and a 1954 graduate of UW-Madison, with a degree in physical education. Mary is...
Mary Ann Fleiner
Dec 21, 2024
Mary Ann Fleiner passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 21, 2024 surrounded by the love of her husband and 4 children. Mary Ann was born October 4, 1940 to Joseph and Helen Hrubes in Castle Rock (Grant County). She attended a one room grade school, then graduated from Monfort High School (now Iowa Grant). She moved to Madison to work...
Mary Ann Fleiner
Dec 21, 2024
Mary Ann Fleiner passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 21, 2024 surrounded by the love of her husband and 4 children. Mary Ann was born October 4, 1940 to Joseph and Helen Hrubes in Castle Rock (Grant County). She attended a one room grade school, then graduated from Monfort High School (now Iowa Grant). She moved to Madison to work...
Betty Ann Amundson
Dec 21, 2024
Janesville- Betty Ann Amundson, age 94, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Oak Park Place in Janesville. She was born in Stoughton on March 22, 1930, the daughter of Alfred and Agnes Amundson.
Betty attended Odland School and graduated from Stoughton High School. She graduated from Madison General Hospital School of Nursing. Betty worked as a Registered Nurse...
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