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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.
Barbara Ann Graf
Jan 15, 2024
Barbara A. Graf, age 91, passed away January 15, 2024 at Meriter Hospital. She was born April 23, 1932 in Milwaukee the daughter of William and Frances Bewitz. Barbara married Dr. Richard A. Graf in Milwaukee on June 23, 1956
Beloved wife of Dr. Richard A. Graf, loving mother to sons; Andrew “Tex” (Beth), William (Candice), Rick (Angela), and...
Ronald C. Thorstad
Jan 14, 2024
Ron was born October 29, 1937, in Madison, the oldest of four children, to Clarence and Anita (Prinz) Thorstad. He graduated from West High School in 1955 and the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1959. He was married to Laureen Seefeldt in l960 in Two Rivers, Wisconsin.
During his early life, he loved the military. In high school, he served two years...
Irene Hogan Reese
Jan 14, 2024
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Irene Hogan Reese passed away peacefully at Agrace Hospice Care (Fitchburg) on January 14, 2024, at the age of 96 after a long, good life. She was born in Madison on January 12, 1928, to Joseph A. Hogan and Mary A. Mooney. She attended St. John’s...
Stephen Fleischman
Jan 14, 2024
Madison - Stephen Fleischman, who nurtured and expanded the cultural and artistic life of Madison as the director of the Madison Art Center, now the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, for nearly 30 years, died on Sunday, January 14, 2024, after battling an aggressive T-cell intestinal lymphoma for more than a year.
A native of Newton, Massachusetts, Steve absorbed...
Jerrald M. Sessions
Jan 13, 2024
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Jerrald Maynard Sessions (LT Colonel retired), age 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 13, 2024 in St Paul, Minnesota.
Jerry was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on February 20, 1931 to Ralph and Dora Caroline (McCracken) Sessions. He graduated from Michigan State College, where he...
Anthony Edward "Tony" Holt
Jan 12, 2024
Anthony Edward “Tony” Holt, went home to God on January 12, 2024. He was the beloved husband of his wife Beverly Taylor, father to Sarah, Julian, Peter and Joshua, brother of Michael, and a beloved friend to all who knew him. He made his fame as the “honeyed baritone” of The King’s Singers, the British six-man vocal group with whom...
Lynell "Lynn" M. Tietz
Jan 12, 2024
Sun Prairie - Lynell “Lynn” M. Tietz, 80, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, January 12, 2024.
Lynn was born in Eau Claire, WI on July 26, 1943. Her parents were Melvin and Ellen Johnson (Hennessey). Lynn was one of three children. She had two older sisters, Margie Satre and Judy Reisen.
Lynn graduated from Eau Claire Memorial High School...
Yi Cheng
Jan 12, 2024
Yi Cheng, age 55, passed away Friday, January 12, 2024 in Madison. He was born October 30, 1968 the son of Guangzhi Cheng and Guiying Xu in China.
Yi is survived by his wife, Jinfeng Ding, son, Xilin Cheng, and his sister Xin Cheng. Private family services were held.
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Mona Lynette Scott
Jan 12, 2024
Stoughton/Pine Bluff- Mona Lynette Scott (nee Osmundsen), age 88, was reunited in heaven with her husband Bud on Friday, January 12, 2024 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born in Madison on May 22, 1935, the daughter of Edwin and Virginia Osmundsen.
Mona grew up in Fitchburg and graduated from Madison West High School in 1953. She received her...
Dorathy Fangmeyer
Jan 12, 2024
Dorathy Fangmeyer age 101 of Waunakee was a remarkable woman to God be the glory! She was loved and will be cherished by those who knew her. She was born on July 26, 1922 in Hebron NE. She was the only daughter of Frerich “Frank” and Margaretha “Margaret” Lucht, and sister to four brothers. She was baptized and confirmed in...
Kenneth W. Culton
Jan 11, 2024
Kenneth W. “Ken, Papa, Daddy” Culton passed away peacefully, surrounded by his wife, Susan and daughters, Tess and Claire. It was just like him to pass during a snowstorm given his love of the seasons.
Ken was a life-long educator and learner. He had a passion for knowledge, pursuit of truth and understanding. He was compassionate, inquisitive, and endearing. Any conversation...
Graciela Albis
Jan 11, 2024
MADISON—Graciela Albis, age 89, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 5, 1934 in Colombia to Luis Enrique Alvis Giron and Eva Gracia Rojas.
Graciela is survived by her children: Aura Ligia Araujo, Marleny Quinchucua, Maucelen Quinchucua, Luis Erly Quinchucua, Javier Quinchucua, Juan Albis, Cristina Fernandez, and Marta Cecilia Araujo;...
Virginia Jean Brunsell
Jan 10, 2024
Virginia (Jinny) Jean Brunsell (76) died peacefully on January 10, 2024, under the care of Kenosha’s Hospice Alliance, with her sister and nephew by her side. She was born to Dean and Erva Hunzicker on January 21, 1947, in Madison, WI.
Early on, she worked to earn her cosmetology license but soon realized that her passion and lifelong joy was caring...
Margaret Slater
Jan 10, 2024
Margaret Ellen Slater, known to her loved ones as Margo, passed away on January 10, 2024 in Madison Wisconsin, at the age of 68. She was born on October 9, 1955, in Madison Wisconsin. Margo was a kind and generous soul, especially to her nieces, nephews, and her beloved pets. Her compassionate nature and love for animals will be...
Mary Louise Damman
Jan 10, 2024
Mary Louise Damman passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday Jan 10, 2024. She was born February 25, 1949 to James and Mary Genevieve (Dohrety) Karns. On August 27, 1972, she married Steve Damman. Together they raised 3 children: Scott, Whitney, and Zachary.
Mary Lou was raised in Madison, Wisconsin, where she attended Nakoma Elementary School, Cherokee Middle School, and West...
Elaine Stebleton
Jan 10, 2024
Madison - Elaine Stebleton of Madison, WI, mother, and grandmother, died in her home on Jan. 10, 2024, at the age of 81. She was preceded in death by her loving daughter, Jennifer Stebleton. She is survived by her son, Michael Stebleton; daughter-in-law, Rashné Jehangir; her grandchildren, Riya and Rohan of St. Paul, MN; her sister, Virginia Yecoshenko of...
Olivia Scarlett Karls
Jan 10, 2024
Olivia Karls was a free-spirited artist who was passionate about painting, hiking, animals, playing video games, and being with her family and friends. She was truly one-of-a-kind, like the art she so lovingly produced. Olivia’s light shone brightly and she will be dearly missed. Olivia chose to leave this world on January 10th, 2024. She is survived by her parents,...
Bernard C. Cohen
Jan 9, 2024
Bernard Cecil Cohen died on January 9, 2024, in Madison, Wisconsin, at the age of 97. He was an esteemed political scientist, author, professor, and administrator, as well as a deeply loved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, mentor, and friend.
Bernie, as he was known by all, was born on February 22, 1926, in Northampton, Massachusetts, to Lena and Louis Cohen. In...
Marion E. A. Belzer
Jan 9, 2024
Marion Belzer passed away peacefully on January 9, 2024 in the home she loved on Madison’s west side. The daughter of Philip Bangert and Jacoba Itallie, Marion was born May 5, 1930 in Surabaya, Indonesia and lived a full and adventurous life. After her early years in Indonesia, Marion lived in Holland, South Africa, and Paris before marrying...
Sean S. Stumpf
Jan 9, 2024
Madison - Sean Stephen Stumpf, 48, passed away unexpectedly on the morning of Tuesday, January 9th, 2024 at St. Mary’s hospital in Madison, Wi.
Sean was born on September 27th, 1975, to Stephen Stumpf and Lonnie Steinhauer (Fenne) in Madison.
After graduating from Madison East high School, he went on to join the United States Marine Corps. After, he...
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