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.
Rodney Orr
Oct 15, 2021
Kiowa, Colorado - Rodney “Rod” K. Orr, 68, passed away on October 15th, 2021, after losing his valiant battle with a lifetime of complications of Diabetes.
Rod was born on January 21st, 1953, to Don and Bonnie Orr in Madison, WI. After losing his eyesight in his 20’s, he graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a...
Richard Stubbe
Oct 15, 2021
Madison – Richard Harold Stubbe, age, 78, of Madison, WI passed away on Friday, October 15th, 2021 at Meriter Hospital. Born August 21,1943 in Monroe, he was the only child of Harold and Marion (Rohde) Stubbe. Richard graduated from Monroe High School and the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He worked as an auditor for the United States Department of...
John "Stony" Neath
Oct 14, 2021
Deerfield- John E. “Stony” Neath, age 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his family.
He was born in Stoughton on May 9, 1931, the son of John and Eleanor Neath. At the age of 12 John was given a lifechanging opportunity to raise his first crop of tobacco and...
Marcia Cady
Oct 14, 2021
Verona – Marcia Wheeler Cady died peacefully at Badger Prairie Health Care Center on Thursday morning, October 14, at the age of 79.
Marcia was born on June 20, 1942, in Hartford, CT, the daughter of Ernest H. Jr. and Elizabeth (Wheeler) Cady. She lived with her parents in Farmington, CT, until 1989, when she moved to...
Burdette "Burt" Phillips
Oct 14, 2021
Burdette (Burt) Phillips (84) passed away peacefully on October 14, 2021. He was born to Mildred (Lipska) and Benjamin Phillips on June 6, 1937 in Dodgeville, WI. He was a hard-working man who built 3 of his homes, painted barns, trimmed trees, farmed, became an iron worker and an over-the-road semi-driver.
In his younger years, he enjoyed...
Michael Theo Sr.
Oct 14, 2021
MADISON – Michael C. Theo, Sr. passed away at home and at peace, on Thursday, October 14, 2021. He was 89 years old.
Mike was born on June 17, 1932 in Limassol, Cyprus, to parents Christos and Aglaia Theodossiades. He made his way to America at the age of 19, moving to Madison where his sister Helen...
Delores Henry
Oct 14, 2021
Madison – Delores Katherine Henry (Giovanine), age 91, passed away peacefully on Oct. 14, 2021 at Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge in Madison, Wisconsin.
“Dee” as she was known, or “Sis” to her family, was born in Spring Valley, Illinois on Aug. 6, 1930 to Johanna and Angelo Giovanine. She was raised in an Italian and Catholic home....
Joni Pico
Oct 13, 2021
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Joni Gill Pico was born in Chicago, IL on August 21, 1957 and died in Madison, WI on October 13, 2021. Joni spent most of her adult life in Alaska, primarily in Juneau. Joni earned her Master of Social Work degree at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1986. She also earned her...
Michele Fyan-Christianson
Oct 13, 2021
Michele Lee Fyan-Christianson, daughter of Dennis and Linda Fyan, was born on September 15, 1982 in Stoughton. She passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. Michele is survived by her four children, Seth, Isaac, Eric, and Isabelle. She is further survived by her sisters, Monica (Nathan) Leikness and Megan (Aaron Erickson) Frey; and adored nephews and nieces. She was...
Walter Shaw
Oct 13, 2021
Walter Max Shaw Obituary
Walter Max Shaw, age 88 of Sun Prairie, WI passed away on Wednesday, October 13 at Badger Prairie Health Center in Verona, WI. He was born on June 4, 1933, in Irvington, NJ the son of Walter L. and Genevieve (Perkins) Shaw. The family moved to Chicago in 1944 when Walt was 7...
Richard Stoddard
Oct 12, 2021
Madison – Richard Lynn Stoddard, 79, of Madison passed away after a brief illness on October 12, 2021 at the VA Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. He was born on February 24, 1942 at St. Mary’s Hospital, the son of Martin and Mildred (Hein) Stoddard.
Richard was a graduate of East High School in 1960. Upon graduation, he...
Edmund Ross
Oct 11, 2021
Edmund M. Ross, age 96, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021 at the Madison VA Hospital.
Ed was born on September 29, 1925 in Wausau, to Stanley and Anna Rozmenoski. He grew up in the Wausau area, graduating high school in 1944.
Ed joined the Army/Air Force during WWII and was a member of...
Kou Lee
Oct 11, 2021
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David Bruce Olson
Oct 10, 2021
David B. Olson - December 8, 1942 to October 10, 2021
Middleton: Lovingly known as “Buffalo” died on October 10. He was born to Sylvester Olson and Alice R. Olson (Nordness) on December 8, 1942 in Madison. His faithful dogs Partner and Buddy will follow him to Mt. Rainier in Washington State. He was employed as a...
Lynette Owens
Oct 10, 2021
Sun Prairie Lynette Owens died unexpectedly in her sleep Sunday evening October 10, 2021 at the age of 64. Lynette grew up in the Wausau area and graduated from the UW- LaCrosse. She had a rewarding career in health administration and education. After retiring she volunteered at the Madison Cat Project, the Dane County Humane Society and The Read...
Daniel Plourde
Oct 10, 2021
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Daniel Arthur Plourde, age 74, died on October 10, 2021 after a courageous battle with bile duct cancer. He was born on October 29, 1946 in Rochelle, Illinois to J. Charles and Annette (Caron) Plourde.
Upon high school graduation, Dan enrolled at Northern Illinois University but after a year enlisted in the...
Michael Pierce
Oct 10, 2021
Pierce, Michael Roy
Madison: Michael Roy Pierce passed away on October 10, 2021. He was born April 5, 1964 the son of Roy A. and Doris M. (Statz) Pierce. Michael graduated in 1982 from James Madison Memorial High School. Michael worked in retail for many years. He enjoyed playing golf, softball, and bowling. Michael’s greatest gifts were...
John Cavin
Oct 9, 2021
John E. Cavin, age 74, of Verona, WI, passed away on October 9, 2021, at Agrace HospiceCare, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born January 28, 1947, in Natchez, MS
to Ralph Keary Cavin and Ruby (Perry) Cavin. He married Cara (Herron) Cavin, his high school sweetheart, on August 3, 1968.
John...
Earl Orcholski
Oct 9, 2021
Earl John (E.J.) Orcholski
On October 9th our spunky, sassy and full of life father passed away peacefully. He was born on November 7, 1929 and joked that he was the reason the Great Depression started.
When he walked into the room you would get a big hug, a joke or...
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