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.
Isabell Buffat
Dec 18, 2021
Isabell Mayoral Buffat, 86, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, drew her last breath in her home surrounded by loved ones, 18 years to the day of her mother’s passing. Isabell was born at home in San Antonio, Texas, the first child of José (“Joe”) Garcia Mayoral and Eugenia (“Jean”) Sada Menchaca Mayoral.
Isabell grew...
Arnold Lesch
Dec 17, 2021
MADISON—Arnold “Arnie” A. Lesch, age 70, passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021 under the care of Flambeau Hospice and the caring staff at Lakeside Assisted Living in Phillips, WI. Before moving to Phillips, Arnie was a lifelong resident of Madison.
Arnie is survived by his siblings Erika Dedrick, Werner (Meryl) Lesch, Emil (Judy) Lesch, Monika Schultz-Pier,...
Terry Lund
Dec 17, 2021
McFarland - Terry Lee Lund, Age 75, passed away on December 17, 2021, peacefully at home. He was born in Stoughton on July 26, 1946, the son of Victor and Burnette Lund.
He graduated from Stoughton High School in 1964. Terry served in the U.S, Army from 1966 to 1968, completing his obligation in 1972. He worked...
Thomas Howe
Dec 16, 2021
SUN PRAIRIE—Thomas “Tom” F. Howe, age 87, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 16, 2021.
Although born in Green Bay, Tom was a life long resident of Sun Prairie. Tom is survived by his high school sweetheart, Marlene Dunn. Together they raised 6 children. Debbie (Joe Wineke, Verona) Jeff ( Margaret Blaska, Atlanta), Karen (Ron Blawusch), Kathy...
June Harrison
Dec 15, 2021
Madison – June Starr Harrison, age 70, passed away peacefully on Wednesday December 15, 2021, at her home. June enjoyed cooking, spending time with family and watching sports. She is survived by her husband of 45 years Jeff; daughters Kym (Todd) Ackerman and Lori (John) Jaworski; grandsons Holden and Tyler; siblings Chuck (Kelly) Starr and Wendy (Randy) Cole; brother-in-law...
Lavon Hofland
Dec 15, 2021
LaVon Mae Hofland, age 88, of Stoughton passed away peacefully on December 15, 2021, with her family by her side. She was born on August 18, 1933 in Madison, the daughter of Tollef and Gabrilie (Anderson) Hanson. She graduated fr,om Stoughton High School in 1952. LaVon was a housewife on the farm, a homemaker and worked at WPS until...
Richard Hamann
Dec 15, 2021
Richard Hamann, Sr. passed away peacefully Wednesday December 15, 2021, after living a long, happy life of 90 years. The oldest of a very large, southern Minnesota farm family, he left home as a young teen to reduce the burden on his parents to feed so many children during the Great Depression. His adventures were many and he always...
Mark Brylski
Dec 14, 2021
Madison – Mark A. Brylski, age 68, died in a car accident on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, in Madison. He was born on April 16, 1953, the son of Norbert and Irene (Socha) Brylski. Mark was united in marriage to Kathy Grabowski on August 14, 1982. Mark started life in the small town of Pulaski, WI, the oldest of a growing...
Mary Host
Dec 14, 2021
Mary Adeline Host, a resident of Sun Prairie for over 25 years, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. Mary was born on July 12, 1943 in Piccadilly, Newfoundland, Canada, and she came to the United States in 1963 with her husband.
Mary had 16 siblings, and she spent many hours caring for them in the household. ...
Jeffrey Drake
Dec 14, 2021
Jeffrey Steven Drake, age 42, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at SSM Hospital surrounded by his loving family after a short battle with lung cancer.
He was born November 8, 1979 in Iowa City, Iowa to Steven Drake and Barbara Severeide. He was joined by his brother, Bradley Drake, in 1981 and his brother,...
Kathy Brylski
Dec 14, 2021
Madison – Kathy A. Brylski, age 66, died in a car accident on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, in Madison. She was born on June 2, 1955, the daughter of Robert and Hyacinth (Meunier) Grabowski. Kathy was united in marriage to Mark Brylski on August 14, 1982. After growing up in Franklin, WI, she attended the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, where...
David Gavin
Dec 14, 2021
Reedsburg - David Daniel Gavin age 36 passed away on Tuesday Dec. 14, 2021. David was born to David Gavin and Nancy Linderud on 3-28-1985. In Baraboo WI. David is survived by two sisters Angela Statz (Edward) and Melinda Kirchstein (Justin) David passed after a long struggle of heroin addiction which unfortunately ended his life. David recently started a...
Peter Heine
Dec 13, 2021
Peter Thomas Heine passed away Monday, December 13, 2021.
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Dr. Alan Ketelhohn
Dec 13, 2021
Dr. Alan Frederic Ketelhohn, age 85, passed away Monday, December 13, 2021 with his wife at his side. He was born on July 5, 1936 in Milwaukee, WI, to Alfred and Mabel (Sedlak) Ketelhohn. He became a child of God through Baptism on July 10, 1936 and confirmed his faith on April 12, 1950 at St. John’s Lutheran Church...
Matthew Breunig
Dec 13, 2021
Matthew “Matt” Gerald Zander Breunig, age 43, of St. Paul, MN passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021, at Abbot Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN. He was born on June 15, 1978 in Waunakee, WI, the son of Gerald Breunig, (Debra) and Diane Zander (Steve). He was engaged to Carly Cappel, also of St. Paul, MN.
Matthew...
Arlene Brink
Dec 12, 2021
The memorial service for Arlene will be held on Saturday, May 7 at 1 pm at COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 326 South Segoe Road, with light refreshments to follow.
Arlene R. Brink, age 87, of Cross Plains, passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at Sonrisas Assisted Living, surrounded by her children. Arlene was born on September...
Otto Young
Dec 12, 2021
Madison
Otto Walter Young, age 81, of Madison passed away on December 12, 2021, at Oakwood Prairie Ridge following a diagnosis of prostate cancer. He was born on September 24, 1940, in Merrill, Wisconsin, to Otto and Bernice Young. He was married to Janet Darrow on October 24, 1970. They were married for 51 years and enjoyed...
Barbara Gilbert
Dec 12, 2021
Madison- Barbara A. Gilbert, age 73, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, December 12, 2021. She was born on May 9, 1948, the daughter of George and Ann Gericke. Barb grew up in Middleton and graduated from Middleton High School in 1966. She worked as a clerk for WPS Insurance Company. Barb was a member of Immaculate Heart...
Jacqueline Sladky (Thomas)
Dec 12, 2021
Jacqueline Jean “Jody” Sladky (Thomas) passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 12, 2021, in Madison, WI. At her death, Jacqueline was 94 years of age and a resident of the Attic Angels Community of Middleton, WI.
Jody, the daughter of John Martin and Eva Hazel Thomas (Nelson), grew up in LaCrosse, WI. Jody had an older sister...
William "Bill" Schiel
Dec 11, 2021
Madison/Fitchburg
William “Bill” H. Schiel, age 68, passed away peacefully from cancer at Agrace HospiceCare, on Saturday, December 11, 2021.
Bill was born on June 4, 1953, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son to Adam and Mickie (Shanks) Schiel. Raised in Fond du Lac, he graduated from Goodrich High School and continued his education at UW-Madison...
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