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.

Catherine Richmond

Catherine Richmond

Oct 9, 2021

Stoughton- Catherine Ann (Maly) Richmond, age 94, passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Stoughton Hospital.  She was born in Waunakee, WI on July 4, 1927, the daughter of Jake and Anna (Hellenbrand) Maly.  On April 21, 1948 she was united in marriage to Mervin Walter Richmond at Sacred Hearts Catholic Church in Sun Prairie, WI.  Catherine worked...

Susan Connors

Susan Connors

Oct 9, 2021

Madison - Susan Reid Connors was born in Madison, Wisconsin and lived in Madison most of her life. She is survived by her spouse, Mary Jane Connors (Haas) and their daughter, Alta Deana Connors. She is predeceased by her parents Drs. Charlotte B. Connors and Dean M. Connors and by her brother, Dale Connors.

Susan had bright...

Jost Hermand

Jost Hermand

Oct 9, 2021

Madison - Jost Hermand, Vilas Research Professor of German Emeritus at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, died unexpectedly in Madison at the age of 91 on October 9, 2021. He was born on April 11, 1930, in Kassel, Germany, and was preceded in death by his parents Heinz and Annelies Hermand, his brother Fritz Hermand, and his beloved wife of...

Pamela Anderson

Pamela Anderson

Oct 8, 2021

MADISON - Pamela Ann (Patterson) Anderson, age 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by her sons and grandson on October 8, 2021, at the University of Wisconsin Hospital.

She was born to Paul and Lucille Patterson on September 18, 1933, in Monroe, Wisconsin. Pam was a graduate of Madison West High School.  On June 6, 1953, she was...

Zachary Gillis

Zachary Gillis

Oct 7, 2021

Madison/Marshall - Zachary (Zach) Allen Gillis passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at the age of 26. Zach was born on June 5, 1995 to Jerome and Laura (Grode) Gillis.

Zach had the mind of an inventor. Ever since he was able to move, he was creating and building. At around three years...

Willis Ehlert "Bill"

Willis Ehlert "Bill"

Oct 7, 2021

Ehlert, Willis J. "Bill"

MADISON - This is the story of a man-unique and unrepeatable­ who left this world better than he found it. Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021. It's about 97 years filled with the love of God and family, model railroading, writing and classical music, traveling the world, golf and watching his Chicago Cubs win the...

Emma Earl

Emma Earl

Oct 7, 2021

Emma Earl passed away at UW-Hospital on Thursday, October 7, 2021.  She was born to Ernest and Anna Mae Mitchell in Madison Wisconsin on November 2, 1947, and resided here, her entire life.

Emma graduated from Central High School in 1965 and attended Tennessee State University.  She worked for IBM for 30-years.  Her love for gardening was...

Adelaide Burik

Adelaide Burik

Oct 7, 2021

Adelaide Persephone Lea Burik left us at just 15 weeks gestation. In those short 15 weeks, our heart had grown to welcome and love a third baby girl. Despite never getting to meet our sweet Adelaide, we love her with all of our heart. A piece of our heart will be forever empty with the loss of our daughter....

Dale Bliese

Dale Bliese

Oct 7, 2021

Dale Leonard Bliese, age 74, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday October 7, 2021.  He was born in Madison, WI. on November 7, 1946, to Leonard and Marian (Noltemeyer) Bliese.  He graduated from East High School in 1964 and then joined the US Navy where he was a radar man on the USS Yorktown (CVS-10) until his...

Bertha "Bert" Klitzke

Bertha "Bert" Klitzke

Oct 5, 2021

Stoughton – Bertha C. “Bert” (Sass) Klitzke passed away peacefully following a brief battle with cancer on Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at the age of 86 surrounded by loved ones in her home.

Bert was born on a farm near Ironton, Wisconsin on February 2, 1935, to Fred and Ruth (Tourdot) Sass.  She was baptized...

Franklin Knox

Franklin Knox

Oct 4, 2021

Franklin Valentine Knox, age 94,  passed away on Monday, Oct 4, 2021 at Azura Memory Care. He was born on Feb 14, 1927 in Merrill WI the son of Walter E  Knox and Delia J (Touchette) Knox. He married Mary E (Rogers) Knox on Feb 14, 1947 in Madison WI.

Prior to graduation from high school he...

Willy Haeberli

Willy Haeberli

Oct 4, 2021

Willy Haeberli, World-renowned Nuclear Physicist,

Dies October 4, 2021

MEMORIAL SERVICE UPDATE: A memorial service will be held for Willy on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at the First Unitarian Society, 900 University Bay Drive, Madison, WI 53705, in the Landmark Auditorium. The service will begin at 1:00 pm with a reception following.

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Sandra Church

Sandra Church

Oct 4, 2021

Sandra L. Church, age 70, of Sun Prairie passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021. Born to Arlene and Harley Kinnamon on September 5, 1951. She passed away peacefully and comfortably at her home. That she shared with Pamela Menning, Buddy and Tira on October 4, 2021.

She worked her entire adult life for the state retiring...

Evan Kratochwill

Evan Kratochwill

Oct 3, 2021

Evan Thomas Kratochwill, age 18, of Middleton, was taken too soon from us on October 2, 2021.  Evan’s last day with us on earth included spending time with his parents, Jennifer and Jason Kratochwill, at his cross-country meet – even risking his cool factor by posing for photos with them.  He also had dinner with his sister, Peyton Kratochwill,...

Joni Prough

Joni Prough

Oct 2, 2021

Joni Marie Prough, age 64, of Stoughton, Wisconsin, passed away October 2, 2021.  Joni was born to James and Donna Prough, August 26, 1957 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  She went to Stoughton School and Cottage Grove School.   She was a proud member of MARC in Stoughton.

She is survived by her sister Judy (Dale) Eggen and her...

Sandra Ottenstein

Sandra Ottenstein

Oct 1, 2021

Reseda, CA./Madison - Sandra Weinshel Ottenstein passed away in her sleep on October 1, 2021, in Reseda, California. She was born and raised in Wisconsin, living most of her life in Madison. She is a 1946 graduate of East High School, where she treasured her lifelong friendships with her classmates. Sandra attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison for two years...

June Sheehan

June Sheehan

Oct 1, 2021

Madison - June Ann Sheehan passed away on October 1st, 2021. She was born in Sauk City, Wisconsin on June 2, 1934, and was 1 of 8 children born to Isabel and Frank Doudna.

June married Robert (Bobby) Sheehan on May 28th, 1954, and shortly thereafter joined Bob in Hawaii while he served in the Army. After they returned to...

Lucille Farber

Lucille Farber

Oct 1, 2021

Lucille (Betz) Farber, age 82, of Waunakee passed away peacefully on Fri., Oct. 1st, 2021 at UW Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born on Jan. 13th, 1939 in Port Washington, WI to Nick and Laura Betz. She married Thomas R. Farber on Aug. 2nd, 1958 in Port Washington.

Lucille loved spending time with her grandchildren...

Earl Fossen

Earl Fossen

Sep 30, 2021

Stoughton

Earl Andrew Fossen, 89, Stoughton, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on September 30, 2021.

On August 21, 1932, he was born to Andrew and Ida Fossen and graduated from Stoughton High School in 1951. He met Helen Wolden at a dance at Turner Hall, and they married on September 10, 1955.

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Marilyn Parker

Marilyn Parker

Sep 30, 2021

Madison- Marilyn Parker, age 56, died on September 30, 2021 at her home.  She was born in Colorado Springs, CO on January 28, 1965.  Marilyn worked as a customer service rep. for many years.  She is survived by her mother, Sybil Earnhardt; sister, Stephanie; and many relatives.  She was preceded in death by her father, Alton Parker.

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