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.

Dr. Jeffrey Davis

Dr. Jeffrey Davis

Sep 30, 2021

Jeffrey “Jeff” Dinsdale Davis passed away after a long and courageous battle with cancer at home with his family by his side.

Jeff was born on July 10, 1947, to Dr. Frederick Jefferson Davis and Mary McGuire and was raised in Madison, Wisconsin.  He graduated from East High School as a National Merit Scholar.  He attended Stanford...

Beverly Inman

Beverly Inman

Sep 29, 2021

Artist, Musician, World Traveler, Friend, Mom, and Nana.

Beverly Norah Inman age 88, died peacefully on Wednesday September 29, 2021 at Agrace Hospice. Beverly was born on May 16th, 1933 in Adelaide South Australia.

Beverly was an accomplished recorder player and enjoyed Renaissance and Medieval music. A member of Winds of Southern Wisconsin, she performed...

Betty Lewis

Betty Lewis

Sep 29, 2021

Middleton:  Betty Jean Lewis, age 85, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 29, 2021 with all of her family by her side.  She was born September 13, 1936, the daughter of Lowell and Virginia (Macken) Pyle in Madison.

Betty graduated from Wisconsin High School in 1954, and attended the University of Wisconsin Madison, where she was a member...

Phillip Herring

Phillip Herring

Sep 28, 2021

Madison - Phillip F. Herring passed away among family on September 28, 2021.  Herring was born in Fort Worth, TX on June 30, 1936, and raised in Austin, TX in the days before air conditioning.  He used to tell people that he learned his love of literature by sitting in front of a fan while reading his favorite books,...

Philip Werner

Philip Werner

Sep 28, 2021

Philip William Werner passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on September 28, 2021, at Saint Mary’s Hospital.  In life, Phil remained true to his gentle and generous spirit, as a dutiful son, loving husband, adoring father, nurturing colleague, and faithful friend. The youngest son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Tormey) Werner, he was a lifelong member of Blessed...

Clifford Maerz

Clifford Maerz

Sep 28, 2021

Stoughton- Clifford William Maerz beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, and Friend passed away unexpectedly on a beautiful fall day, September 28, 2021.

Cliff was born on February 25, 1939 in Arlington WI. to Joseph and Mary Maerz. He attended Stoughton schools, until 1957 at which point, he enlisted in the United States Navy. Cliff served in the...

Patrick Gorman

Patrick Gorman

Sep 28, 2021

Madison - Patrick John Gorman was born on September 13, 1963, in Elgin Illinois, the fourth child of William and  Catherine Gorman. As a young child, the family moved to Millersburg, Ohio, the place that Pat still considered home. He and his siblings Mary Anne, Tom, and Bob spent joyous days growing up in the small, tight-knit community. Pat...

Virginia Johnson

Virginia Johnson

Sep 28, 2021

Madison - Virginia Rae Johnson age 93 of Madison passed away on September 28, 2021, at Oakwood Village University Woods in Madison. She was born on: April 18, 1928, in the town of Preston, Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, the daughter of Otto and Hattie Marie (Indahl) Kroener She married:  Alton C. Johnson on August 15, 1959, at Trinity Lutheran Church...

Mary “Ginger” Larson

Mary “Ginger” Larson

Sep 28, 2021

McFarland- Mary “Ginger” V. Larson, age 76, went to be with the Lord in heaven on Tuesday, September 28, 2021.  She was born in Mineral Point on July 16, 1945, the daughter of Kenneth and Mary Clark.  On October 15, 1966 Mary married Richard Larson at Sacred Hearts in Sun Prairie.  Together they enjoyed traveling, especially their fishing trips...

Jon "Fred" Debelak

Jon "Fred" Debelak

Sep 27, 2021

Madison- Jon “Fred” Debelak, age 78, passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021 at Agrace HospiceCare Inpatient.  He was born in Madison on January 21, 1943, the son of Ferdinand and Alia Debelak.  Fred graduated from Central High School in 1961.  He graduated from MATC with an Associate degree in Business Data Processing.  Fred worked for the State of...

Dr. D. Moyer

Dr. D. Moyer

Sep 26, 2021

Dr. D. David Moyer, age 84, of Madison, died at Meriter on Sunday, September 26, 2021. Born April 3, 1937 in Columbia, Missouri, the son of the late Daris Daniel Moyer and Mary Elizabeth Cooper Moyer. David graduated from Prospect High School and went on to earn his B.S. and M.S. from The Ohio State University and PhD from...

Eleanor Taylor

Eleanor Taylor

Sep 26, 2021

Eleanor B. Taylor, age 96, passed away at Weber Haus in Wonewoc, Wisconsin on September 26, 2021.  She was born on December 27, 1924 in Elroy, Wisconsin and was baptized and confirmed at the Zion Lutheran Church in Elroy.

Eleanor is preceded in death by her husband Ira “Tom”, parents Ed and Martha Neitzel and sister, Shirley.  ...

Harley Aldrich

Harley Aldrich

Sep 25, 2021

Aldrich, Harley Warren

Madison - Harley Warren Aldrich, age 26, of Madison, was taken from us too soon on September 25, 2021. Harley spent an enjoyable last day on Earth with his friends.

Harley loved Summer, skate boarding and spending time up North with his Grandparents. His favorite pastime was listening to music and attending...

Jose Gamillo

Jose Gamillo

Sep 24, 2021

Visitation will be from 4-7PM on MONDAY, September 27, 2021 at Cress Funeral Home, 1310 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie, WI 53590.

Visitation will continue from 10-11AM on TUESDAY, September 28, 2021 at Holy Family Catholic Church-Marshall Campus (old St. Mary's Catholic Church) 120 S. Beebe Street, Marshall, WI 53559 with a Mass of Christian Burial to begin at 11:00...

Jeffrey Ballweg

Jeffrey Ballweg

Sep 24, 2021

Jeffrey Scott Ballweg, age 62, passed away peacefully Friday, September 24, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by family members. He was born August 9, 1959, to Andrew and Lois (Kelter) Ballweg of Mazomanie. He married Barbara Buechner on July 17, 1982. Jeff worked for Bell Laboratories for over 40 years, retiring in March of 2019.

He...

Gloria Schmidt

Gloria Schmidt

Sep 24, 2021

Gloria (Merkel) Schmidt, age 85, of Sun Prairie, WI, died peacefully on September 24, 2021. She is survived by her daughter Susan of Alexandria, VA; son Eric and daughter-in-law Angela (Sam) of Malone, WI; three grandchildren Katherine, Zachary, and Adam; and brothers Richard (Wauwatosa) and Dennis (Menomonee) WI. She is preceded in death by her husband Robert (Bob).

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Joann Malas

Joann Malas

Sep 24, 2021

JoAnn L. (Lemmer) Malas, age 93, died Friday, September 24, 2021, at the Barrett House, Green Lake, Wisconsin. She was born in Markesan on January 14, 1928, the daughter of Herb and Marian (Welk) Kohnke. After graduation from Markesan High School, JoAnn enrolled in a two-year business school in Milwaukee. Follow graduation, she began her business career in Milwaukee....

Linda Altenburg

Linda Altenburg

Sep 23, 2021

Linda Eileen Altenburg, age 67, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, September 23rd, 2021, after a brief battle with cancer. Linda was born on September 14, 1954, in Stoughton, Wisconsin, the eldest daughter of Arnold and June (nee Johnson) Anderson.  She grew up on the family farm helping raise tobacco, corn, and beef cattle.  At a young age,...

Gary Messner

Gary Messner

Sep 23, 2021

Verona – Gary Ray Messner was sent off in grand style to everlasting peace and joy on September 23, 2021.

He was born on October 17, 1933, in Iron Mountain, MI, to Ray and Dorothy (Trudell) Messner and moved to Madison two years later.  He attended St. Bernard’s School and graduated from Madison East High School in...

William "Bill" Breene

William "Bill" Breene

Sep 22, 2021

Bill Breene, age 91, of Waunakee passed away September 22, 2021 at Waunakee Manor. Bill is survived by his wife, Patricia, and brother, James. Bill was born May 10, 1930 in Adams, Wisconsin, the son of John and Freda (Hoeft) Breene. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Jr., and Fenton.

Funeral services will be...

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