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.

James Lecy

James Lecy

Oct 30, 2021

Stoughton/Wisconsin Dells- James Richard Lecy, Age 83, passed away peacefully on Sat Oct 30, 2021.  He was born March 6, 1938 in Stoughton WI, the son of Mert and Norma Lecy.  James served his country in the US Navy from 1956-1960.  He worked for Uniroyal in Stoughton Wi for 33 years. James enjoyed hunting and wildlife. He had a great love of...

Lois Hagen

Lois Hagen

Oct 30, 2021

Lois M Hagen (née Wright), 91, passed away peacefully with her husband by her side near Madison, WI on October 30, 2021. Lois was born February 16, 1930 to the Reverend Dr. Clarence N. & Margaret Wright and lived in Chicago, IL. However, she spent all her summers in Estes Park, Colorado where she retired to in 1996.

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Shirley Lipke

Shirley Lipke

Oct 30, 2021

MADISON - Shirley Ann Lipke, age 86, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Oct. 30, 2021. She was born on Sept. 10. 1935, to Vincent and Elvira (Long) Peserik in Two Rivers. WI. Shirley had wonderful stories of her adventures growing up on the shores of Lake Michigan. As dementia tightened its grip on her bright mind, it was these memories...

Jeffrey Hansen

Jeffrey Hansen

Oct 30, 2021

ALBANY – Jeffrey Robert Hansen, age 59, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 30, 2021.

Jeff was born on April 16, 1962 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and he is survived by his parents, Nancy Thompson (Gib) and Thomas Hansen (Pepper), his son Ryan Thornton (Becky) and his siblings, Kevin Hansen (Christine), Thomas Hansen (Brynn) and Christina...

Sharon Bunch

Sharon Bunch

Oct 29, 2021

Sunrise: 10-29-1960

Sunset: 10-29-2021

Sharon Denise Bunch was called home to Jesus on her birthday, Friday, October 29, 2021. She was born in Chicago, IL. to the late David G. Holder and Eva Mae Bunch.

Sharon graduated from Harrison High School,...

Carol Stoeckmann

Carol Stoeckmann

Oct 29, 2021

Stoughton- Carol A. Stoeckmann, age 82, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on October 29, 2021.  She had a very long battle with cancer.  Carol was born in Cottage Grove to Muriel & Stan Miller.  The family later moved to McFarland.  Carol graduated from Madison East High School in 1957.  Carol married Roger Stoeckmann on September...

Bonnie Mccausland

Bonnie Mccausland

Oct 28, 2021

Bonnie McCausland passed away in the early hours of Thursday, October 28, 2021.  She succumbed to complications from pancreatic cancer, which she had fought for 18 months from her initial, stage IV diagnosis.  Her last 18 months were some of her best.

Bonnie was born on October 11, 1946, the second of 5 children born to Bernie...

Sonja Horner

Sonja Horner

Oct 27, 2021

Stoughton- Sonja A. Horner, age 81, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at Skaalen Home in Stoughton.  She was born on February 20, 1940, the daughter of Sanford and Anna Erickson.  Sonja was a lifelong resident of Stoughton.  She graduated from Stoughton High School in 1958.  After spending several years raising three children she returned to school...

Dorothy Pohlman

Dorothy Pohlman

Oct 27, 2021

Pohlman, Dorothy Louise (Rentschler)

Dorothy passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2021, at age 91. Dottie was born on November 20, 1929, to George and Dorothy Rentschler in Madison, WI. Dottie’s husband Pete and son-in-law Tom called her Louise, but most knew her as Dottie, although she answered to Dorothy, Dot, Dottie Lou, mom, Grandma.

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Paul Baumgartner

Paul Baumgartner

Oct 27, 2021

Paul Frederick Baumgartner, 89, peacefully passed away on October 27, 2021. Paul, known for his sense of humor and positivity, was a loving husband and father, grandfather, brother and uncle. Paul led a fulfilling life, passionate about family, oil painting, gardening, and many hobbies, while civically engaged in the Madison community.

Paul, the eldest of three, was...

Tony Bormett

Tony Bormett

Oct 26, 2021

Madison

Anthony “Tony” James Bormett, age 34, passed away unexpectedly just days before his birthday on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. He was born on October 30, 1986, at St. Mary’s Hospital, son of Thomas Anthony Bormett and Sharon (Bitney) Bormett.

Tony graduated from Madison East High School in 2005. He was a gifted athlete and...

Sharon Roberts

Sharon Roberts

Oct 26, 2021

Sharon L. Roberts passed away October 26, 2021 peacefully at Agrace Hospice.

Sharon was born and raised in Madison Wi, the only child of George and Virginia (Musillami) DuCharme.

Raised in the Greenbush area Sharon was born at Madison General Hospital on 11/17/1943.  Her future husband, Phil Roberts, was born at the same hospital that...

Thomas P. Braunger

Thomas P. Braunger

Oct 26, 2021

Thomas (Tom) P Braunger, age 79, of Waunakee, WI, passed away peacefully in his home on October 26, 2021.  He was born on April 30, 1942, in Sioux City, Iowa, the son of Max and Mary Catherine (Dyer) Braunger and was the eldest of 9 children.  Tom grew up in Sioux City and had many adventures with his friends, siblings,...

Laura Colombo

Laura Colombo

Oct 26, 2021

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 401 S. Owen St. Madison, WI 53705, on Thursday, November 4th, 2021 at 11:00am. There will be a visitation held one hour before from 10:00am-11:00am.

Mass will be live streamed at the following link: LIVESTREAM

Ralph Boehm

Ralph Boehm

Oct 26, 2021

Ralph Sylvester Boehm, age 91, of Waunakee, WI, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2021 surrounded by family.

Ralph was born to Charles and Mae (Thompson) Boehm on February 7, 1930.  After graduating from St. Patrick’s High School and attending 1 year of college at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire (UWEC), he joined the US Navy with...

Richard Lettman

Richard Lettman

Oct 25, 2021

San Tan Valley, AZ/Fitchburg – Richard James Lettman, age 84 passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021, at his home in Arizona from Pulmonary Fibrosis.  He was born on June 7, 1937, in Madison, the son of George and Emma (Kuchar) Lettman of Highland, WI.  Richard was united in marriage to Jeaneen Achammer on June 3, 1961.  Richard farmed...

Heshmat Sharata

Heshmat Sharata

Oct 24, 2021

Heshmat Tawadrous Sharata passed away peacefully on October 24, 2021, surrounded by loving family.

His long life was a play in 3 acts.

Act I. One of 6 children born to Tawadrous and Folla Sharata, Heshmat is born on March 1, 1927 in Mallawi, Egypt and grows up to attend the American High School where he...

Ralph Vivier

Ralph Vivier

Oct 24, 2021

Ralph J. Vivier, age 89, passed away at William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital Hospice care center.

Ralph served in the US Army in the Korean War, was a POW and his sacrifice awarded him the Purple Heart.

Ralph worked alongside his brother Louis, who owned and operated State Street Army Surplus Store in Madison,...

Cathy Fleury

Cathy Fleury

Oct 23, 2021

CATHY A. (CARTY) FLEURY

Sun Prairie, WI. Cathy was born in Bristow, Oklahoma on October 29th, 1961, and she peacefully passed away on October 23rd, 2021, in Madison, Wisconsin enveloped in love and prayers from her family and friends.

Cathy, the third child of Myrna and Chuck (Rico) Carty, spent most of her early years...

Kenneth Mather

Kenneth Mather

Oct 23, 2021

Kenneth "Ken" L. Mather, 73, of Holmen (formerly of Marshall) passed Oct. 23, 2021. Ken was born on October 2, 1948 to Elleen & Myron Mather. He graduated from Marshall High School in 1967.

Travel called Ken, and he joined the Peace Corps in 1970. He went to serve in the east African country of Mauritius and developed life-long...

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