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 R. Fagan
Oct 23, 2021
James Robert Fagan, a lifelong Madison resident peacefully took his last Earthly journey on October 23 with family and caregivers close by his side at home.
Jim was born May 14, 1927 to Helen (Church) and Joseph Fagan, the middle child to an older brother, Joe (Helen Barnhill), and a little sister, Joan (Jerome Kuypers). They grew up in Shorewood Hills...
Howard Bjorklund
Oct 22, 2021
A graveside service with inurnment for Martha and Howard will begin at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Luther Valley Cemetery, 7107 S. Luther Valley Rd., Beloit, WI, with Pastor Martha Nack presiding. A celebration gathering will follow, 12:00-3:00 PM, at the Nelson Family Century Farm of Peggy & Roger Nelson, 8842 W. Plymouth Church Rd.,...
James Adams
Oct 22, 2021
Livestream link: https://youtu.be/AJvDYCB60m0
James King Adams, 80, of Madison, WI, peacefully passed away on October 22nd surrounded by his loving wife, Sandy, and daughters, Kim and Sheree.
Jim was born on June 10, 1941 to Milton "Toad" and Kate Adams of Defiance, OH. After Jim graduated from Defiance High school in 1959,...
Mary Thompson
Oct 22, 2021
CAMBRIDGE- Mary Kathryn (Kuehn) Thompson, age 86, passed away at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, WI after a long illness. She went to her heavenly home at about 9:30 PM on Friday, October 22, 2021 with her husband (they had just celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary on October 12th) and her son in the room. Mary was born on August...
Timothy Mcivor
Oct 22, 2021
Timothy McIvor, age 55, of the Town of Middleton, Wisconsin passed away surrounded by his family at Agrace Hospice on Friday, October 22, 2021 after courageous battle with cancer. He was born on June 19, 1966 in Farmington Hills, Michigan. After graduation from Michigan State University in 1988, Tim settled in the northwest suburbs of Chicago where he met...
Patrick Johnson
Oct 21, 2021
McFarland- Patrick A. Johnson, age 64, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Thursday, October 21, 2021. He was born in Madison on January 17, 1957, the son of John and Margarete Johnson. Pat owned and operated Johnson Septic Service with his brother Mike. He worked as a custodian for the UW for over 40 years. Pat was a...
David Stronach
Oct 21, 2021
Stoughton – David G. Stronach, age 89, passed away on Thursday Oct 21, 2021, at Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born Sept 30, 1932, to Harold and Inez (Linde) Stronach. David married Beverly Grace Strandlie on October 30, 1954, and together they raised three sons, David Jr., Douglas and Deano. Dad was a huge Wisconsin sports fan,...
Alice Miller
Oct 20, 2021
Alice Miller, age 78, of Madison passed away and joined her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. She was born January 1, 1943 in Illinois and placed into the loving arms of her adoptive parents, Christian and Ruth Smith. She spent her early years roaming the fields of her family farm in Clinton, WI with her faithful Collie...
Linda Aaroen
Oct 20, 2021
McFarland -Linda Aaroen, 69, of McFarland, departed on Oct. 20 after a short battle with Leukemia. Linda was born on Jan. 03, 1952, in Horicon, WI, the daughter of Horst and Norma (Zimmerman) Gerth. She married Ron Aaroen on July 26, 2002. Linda retired after 30 years from American Family she also worked many years at Romp’s Korner Inn....
Robert "Robby" Crothers
Oct 19, 2021
SUN PRAIRIE—Robert “Robby” J. Crothers passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 surrounded by his family. Robby graduated with high honors both from Sun Prairie High School, Class of 1984, and University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Class of 1988. While in college, he also played all four years on the university hockey team.
Robby had a true love...
Allen Hable
Oct 19, 2021
Madison – Allen J. Hable, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at Heritage Senior Living in Middleton. He was born on April 3, 1938, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, the son of Albert and Arlyle (Ackerman) Hable. Allen was united in marriage to Judy Taugher on June 16, 1962.
He graduated from UW Madison in Mechanical...
Carrie Amacher
Oct 19, 2021
Carrie Ann (Woodburn) Amacher, age 42, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. She was born on October 11, 1979, to Dick and Connie Woodburn.
Carrie graduated from DeForest High School in 1998. She married Darrin Amacher on June 27, 2009, and had two beautiful children, Abbygail (11) and Bianca (6). She was also a proud...
Clyde Cross
Oct 19, 2021
STOUGHTON—Clyde S. Cross, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. He was born on June 23, 1936 in Oshkosh, WI, the son of Ethel and Wayne Cross. He graduated from Appleton High School and went to North Central College in Naperville, IL followed by three years of seminary.
Clyde pastored churches in Viola, New Berlin,...
Alfonse Reichenberger
Oct 19, 2021
A Life Well Lived (Obituary)
Al Reichenberger, a complex man who lived a rich and adventurous life, will be celebrated by his friends and family on January 9 at the Eno Vino Downtown restaurant. Reichenberger died from cancer on October 19, 2021 at the age of 80.
His likes will not likely be...
Harry Hackler
Oct 19, 2021
Harry Richard Hackler, age 85, died on October 19, 2021. He was born on December 23, 1935, at Madison General Hospital to Gladys and Harry Hackler. Harry attended Randall Elementary School and Central High School. Harry's father died when he was 6. After his father's death, he spent many happy times on his Aunt Alice and Uncle Arthur's Iowa...
Elmer Lee
Oct 19, 2021
Elmer Melvin Lee, age 80, died on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. Elmer was born in LaCrosse on November 2, 1940, to the late Elmer Lee, Sr. and Isabelle (Hinkel) and Orlow Johnson. Elmer was a veteran having served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He married Katherine Breuch at St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church in...
Kim Eggers
Oct 17, 2021
Kim R. Eggers, 60, of Marshall, WI, died unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, October 17, 2021.
Kim was born on February 17, 1961, in Cuba City, WI, the son of Dwight Sr and Leona (Killian) Eggers. He attended primary schools in Cuba City and earned a degree in Safety Engineering from UW-Platteville and was catcher for...
Herbert Miller
Oct 16, 2021
Miller, Herbert F.
Portage / Waunakee: Herbert Frank Miller, age 91, passed away peacefully the morning of Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Hamilton Park Place Assisted Living in Portage. Herb was born in East Bristol Dec. 11, 1929 to Herbert and Dora (Getzinger) Miller. Herb started school at St. Joseph’s Catholic School in a 4 room schoolhouse...
Roz Simon
Oct 16, 2021
Roz Simon, 74, passed away on October 16, 2021. Roz came to Madison as an undergraduate then worked in Madison as a social worker, group home director and as a family law attorney. Roz moved to Denver for her PhD in psychology and practiced psychology in Denver. Roz returned to Madison after retirement.
Timothy Fraley
Oct 15, 2021
Timothy Fraley
1957-2021
Timothy S. Fraley, age 63, of Madison, WI, passed away peacefully on Oct. 15th, 2021 at his home. He was born in Laramie, Wyoming on November 14th, 1957, son of Janice Rice and Robert Fraley. In 1973, Timothy moved to Barron, WI where he worked on his grandmother’s farm for several years...
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