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.

Gene Erdmann

Gene Erdmann

Nov 10, 2021

Gene Walter Erdmann, age 82, died on November 10th, 2021, in Columbus Wisconsin.

Gene is survived by his wife of  34 years, Judith Erdmann (Gottfried Laczniak), of Sun Prairie; his four Children:   Renee Potrykus nee Erdmann (Bob Biertzer), Blaine Erdmann(Holly) , Terrance Erdmann (Suzanne), Rebecca Hurley nee Erdmann (Shane) as well as his three stepchildren, Jennifer Gumphrey...

Donna Lang

Donna Lang

Nov 8, 2021

Cress Funeral Home is assisting with the family.

Cress Funeral & Cremation Service

3325 E. Washington Ave.

Madison (608) 249-6666

Mary Howe

Mary Howe

Nov 7, 2021

Mary Lynn Howe, age 84, died peacefully on November 7, 2021, with her children at her side. Mary was born on June 9, 1937 in Madison, WI to Peter and Vera Duehr. She grew up on Baker Avenue which was wilderness then; she had horses to ride and woods to explore. She attended school in Madison and Ferry Hall...

Donna Ahlgrim

Donna Ahlgrim

Nov 7, 2021

Stoughton- Donna Ahlgrim passed away on November 7, 2021, at Skaalen Magnolia Gardens in Stoughton.

She was born on January 7, 1931, to Hattie and Nordahl Gunness and was their only child. Donna grew up in Edgerton. One of her favorite childhood memories was riding her bike to her aunt and uncle's farm on Albion Prairie to...

Marion Trieloff

Marion Trieloff

Nov 6, 2021

DeForest - Marion “June” (Silvers) Trieloff, age 90, of DeForest, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021. She was married to James Oliver Trieloff on February 11, 1950.

June is survived by her children, Pat (Liz), and Tom (Debbie); daughter-in-law, Theresa Trieloff; 4 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by...

Florence Pollock

Florence Pollock

Nov 6, 2021

Florence “Flo” Pollock, age 86, of Waunakee, WI passed away on Saturday, November 6th at a Madison hospital. She was married to Richard (Dick) Pollock.

She is survived by her son, John Pollock; three daughters, Barbara (Mike) Boyeson, Margo Turner, and Michelle (Alan) Edwards; seven grandchildren, Jennifer (Walter) Holbein, Scott (Felicia) Boyeson, Mathew (Jason Kuehner) Boyeson, Laura...

Donna Schwanz

Donna Schwanz

Nov 5, 2021

Stoughton – Donna Marie Schwanz, age 78, passed away peacefully on Friday November 5, 2021, at her home in Stoughton.  Donna was born April 10, 1943, in Amherst, to the late Millard and Louise (Packer) Miller.  She was raised by her mother Louise and her husband Wilbert Reuter on a farm outside of Mazomanie since she was 7 years...

Marie Wartolec

Marie Wartolec

Nov 4, 2021

Madison-Marie A. Wartolec, age 80, passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021 in Madison, WI. She was born on November 17, 1940 in Cambridge, MA. She attended Cambridge Grade School and High School from 1946-1954. Marie went on to earn her Bachelor’s Degree in Biology while attending Emmanuel College in Boston, MA from 1958-1962. She then received her Master’s...

Carol Startup

Carol Startup

Nov 4, 2021

Waunakee, WI - Carol Jean Startup, 75, of Waunakee passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021, at home surrounded by her family.  She was born on August 19, 1946, in Oconto Falls, WI, daughter of Harold and Iletta (Keith) Heckendorf.

Carol grew up on a small farm in northeastern WI and was the oldest of seven children. ...

Cade Reddington

Cade Reddington

Nov 4, 2021

Cade Chandler Reddington unexpectedly passed away November 4, 2021, at the age of 18, in his dorm at UW-Milwaukee. Cade was born in Madison, WI on November 22, 2002 and was a 2021 graduate of Waunakee Community High School.  Cade will always be remembered for his ability to make friends with whomever he met, his exuberant and good-natured personality, the...

Robert Ragotzkie

Robert Ragotzkie

Nov 4, 2021

Madison - Robert A. Ragotzkie passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 4, 2021, his wife and family were with him to the end.

Bob was the only child of Robert and Edith Ragotzkie, born in Albany, NY, on September 13, 1924. After growing up in Albany, Bob started college at Rutgers University but was called to serve...

Laurie Harring

Laurie Harring

Nov 3, 2021

Laurie Lee Harring, 66, of Belleville, WI, passed away on November 3rd, 2021, surrounded by close family.

She was born on February 26th, 1955, to Harold and Marian Mills (Schultz).  During her childhood, she attended schools located in Racine and Abbotsford, WI, and would graduate from Abbotsford in 1973. Upon graduation, she relocated to the Verona area...

George Tincher

George Tincher

Nov 3, 2021

George Tincher “Van”, age 95, of Stoughton, passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021.   George married Eileen on February 7, 1951 in Peoria, IL.   Van served our country during WWII in the United States Navy; he was stationed in the Philippines in 1946.   Van worked and retired from Graybar Electric after 38 years.

Van was a loving...

Leslie Haagensen

Leslie Haagensen

Nov 2, 2021

Madison – Leslie L. Haagensen, age 73, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at her home in Madison. She was born on September 14, 1948, in Madison, to Albert and Vivian (Tierney) Wagner. Leslie married David Haagensen on June 6, 1970, in Madison.

She is survived by her husband, David Haagensen; her children, Joshua Haagensen and...

Daniel "Austin" Johnson

Daniel "Austin" Johnson

Nov 2, 2021

Celebration of Life Update:

A Celebration of Austin's Life will be held at The Wisconsin Historical Society, 816 State Street, Madison, on December 16, 2021 from 4 - 7 p.m. A time of tribute will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Attendees will be welcome to share memories.

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Jacqueline Mcgough

Jacqueline Mcgough

Nov 2, 2021

Jacqueline Mary McGough, of Madison.  Jacqueline entered eternal life on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Thomas.  Mother of Tom (Lori) McGough, Kelli (Peter) Worman, and Kristi (Trey) Moore.  Cherished grandmother of Brian, Kevin, Nicholas, Kaitlin, Natalie, Alexa Rose, Liam, and Colleen.

There will be a Mass of Christian Burial...

James Jaeger

James Jaeger

Nov 2, 2021

James W. Jaeger, 77, of Madison passed away on November 2, 2021, at Agrace hospice facility. He was born on October 17, 1944, in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, the son of Carl Jaeger and Irene (Fick) Jaeger. He married Kandis (Candy) Edwards Elliot on the autumnal equinox of 1974.

Jim attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he received his...

Kim Thomas

Kim Thomas

Oct 31, 2021

MIDDLETON – Kim Marie Thomas, 50, of Middleton, WI., passed away on 10/31/2021. She was born on May, 25th, 1971, in Madison, the daughter of Dick & Bernie Meinholz.

Kim worked for many years as an Owner/Designer at Vintage Hair Establishment. She will be remembered for her love of live music and spending all her spare time with friends...

William Fredrickson

William Fredrickson

Oct 31, 2021

Green Bay/Waunakee—William E. Fredrickson, age 89, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2021, at his home. He was born July 30, 1932, in Westby, WI, son of Frithzof and Magda (Lokken) Fredrickson. He married Beverly Luginbuhl on June 16, 1962.

He was drafted into the U.S. Army for the Korean War. He was an electrician for Ben...

Nelda Jean Lombardi

Nelda Jean Lombardi

Oct 31, 2021

DEFOREST-Nelda Jean P. Lombardi, age 87, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021. She was born on October 24, 1934 in Virginia to Frank and Irene (Alexander) Bowles.  She dedicated over 30 years of service as a realtor for First Weber.

Nelda Jean is survived by her husband Raymond J. Lombardi, Jr; children Tracy (Kathy) Lombardi, Callie...

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