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.

Lorna Dosch

Lorna Dosch

Aug 20, 2021

Fitchburg:   Lorna Jane (Wilson) Dosch, age 96, died Friday, August 20, 2021, at her apartment in Fitchburg, Wisconsin, after a slow decline in health.

Lorna was born November 12, 1924, the fourth child and second daughter of Albert and Hilda (Anderson) Wilson of Clayton, Wisconsin, where she grew up on their Clayton farm. She graduated from Clayton...

Marion Bridge

Marion Bridge

Aug 19, 2021

Marion Bridge, age 90, passed away on August 19, 2021 at The Villa at Middleton. She was born on May 2, 1931 in Kieler, WI, the daughter of Arthur and Verena Koenig. She married Russell Bridge on July 11, 1953 in Madison.

Marion graduated from Cuba City in 1949 and moved to Madison in 1950 with working...

Nancy Morgan

Nancy Morgan

Aug 19, 2021

Belleville – Nancy Morgan, age 72, of Belleville passed away on Thursday, August 19th, 2021, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. She was born on November 2nd, 1948, in Vernonia, Oregon to Allen and Kathleen Worth. She married Jerry Morgan on October 26th, 1968, in Madison, Wisconsin.

Nancy worked for Argall Dairy Systems, in Belleville, WI until...

Joyce Spilde

Joyce Spilde

Aug 19, 2021

Sun Prairie – Joyce A Spilde, 82, passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Meriter Hospital.

Joyce was born November 6, 1938 in Hinsdale, IL to Henry and Lillian (Rampage) Trimner.  She graduated from Edgerton High School in 1956.  She married Richard Spilde on July 5, 1958.  In 1961, their daughter, Cheryl, was born and shortly after...

Jim Lemon

Jim Lemon

Aug 17, 2021

Verona - Jim Lemon, age 43, passed away peacefully the morning of Tuesday, August 17 with his wife, Kate, by his side. He had courageously battled stage IV metastatic pancreas cancer for nearly two years.

Jim was born on February 16, 1978, in Madison, Wisconsin, the son of Elmer and Betty (Bendt) Lemon. He graduated from Madison West...

Victoria Coulthard

Victoria Coulthard

Aug 17, 2021

Sun Prairie - Victoria Lee Coulthard, age 71, passed away on Tuesday, August 17 surrounded by her family following a courageous battle against cancer.

Vicki was born in Monroe, WI on November 23, 1949, the daughter of Fred and Dorothy Kipfer. She graduated from UW-Platteville in 1971 with a degree in Education, and began her teaching career...

Betty (Pedersen) Garland

Betty (Pedersen) Garland

Aug 17, 2021

Betty Pauline (Pedersen) Garland, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, August 17th at Home Again, Waunakee, WI surrounded by her family. Bette's most precious possession was her husband, her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, and mother-in-law. She raised a family filled with love, respect, and joy. She will be missed by...

Kirk Wible

Kirk Wible

Aug 17, 2021

Middleton:  Kirk Eugene Wible, age 78, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at Agrace HospiceCare with his loving wife by his side.  Kirk was originally from Kendallville, IN.

Kirk retired after a long career in marketing for several fundraising companies.  His first love was always music and teaching.  He graduated from Ball State University Muncie, Indiana...

Michael Mckenna

Michael Mckenna

Aug 16, 2021

Madison- Michael J. “Mike” McKenna, age 69, passed away on August 16, 2021, at UW Hospital with his beloved wife, Cynthia and children Courtney and Patrick by his side.

Mike was born on October 9, 1951, in Madison, WI to Dr. William and Elizabeth “Betsy” (Farnum) McKenna. He graduated from Edgewood High School (’69), UW Eau Claire...

Mary Dailey

Mary Dailey

Aug 15, 2021

Dailey, Mary H.

Madison:  Mary Helene Dailey, age 61, passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021 at the UW American Center.  She was born June 2, 1960 in Portage, Wisconsin the daughter of Robert A. and Arvella M. (Corning) Dailey.

Mary was an independent woman that lived life the way she wanted to.  She made many...

Richard P. Horan

Richard P. Horan

Aug 15, 2021

Richard, “Dick,” Horan, age76, passed away peacefully at home August 15, 2021 surrounded by family after a brief battle with cancer.

Dick was born on Feburary 9, 1945 in Chicago, IL to Dorothy Duncan and Michael Aloysious Horan.  He was raised in DeKalb, IL where he attended St. Mary’s Elementary and DeKalb High.  He received his Bachelor of...

Beverly Storlie

Beverly Storlie

Aug 14, 2021

Beverly J. Storlie, age 91, passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Autumn Winds in Cambridge.  She was born in Stoughton on July 17, 1930, the daughter of Einar and Johanna Olson.  Beverly graduated from Deerfield High School, where she was homecoming queen, in 1949.  On January 6, 1949 Beverly married Ramon D. Storlie.  Together they Dairy farmed...

Charles Bryniarski

Charles Bryniarski

Aug 14, 2021

MADISON- Charles “Charlie” A. Bryniarski Jr. passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021.  He was born on March 25, 1940 in Gary, Indiana to Charles and Ann (Tanchala) Bryniarski.   Charlie proudly served our country in the United States Navy for six years.

Upon being discharged from the Navy, Charlie excelled in various careers including camera sales and...

Wayne Simpson

Wayne Simpson

Aug 12, 2021

McFarland – Wayne Morris Simpson, age 79, passed away peacefully on Thursday August 12, 2021, at Meriter Hospital in Madison.  He was born September 25, 1941, in Stoughton to the late Morris and Hattie (Halverson) Simpson.  He lived his whole life in the McFarland area and farmed with his father for many years.  This inspired his love of restoring...

Robert "Bob" Barganz

Robert "Bob" Barganz

Aug 12, 2021

Robert Arnold "Bob" Barganz, 78, beloved husband of Jean (Murray) Barganz, loving father of Marcella Barganz (Tamas Glanz) and Sybil (Robert) Holmes, cherished grandfather of Maximilian, Gabriel, Elizabeth, Greta and Lauren, and adored uncle and cousin of many, passed away on August 12, 2021 in Madison, Wisconsin. He was born in Watertown, Wisconsin on October 30, 1942, the only...

Helmer Utphall

Helmer Utphall

Aug 11, 2021

SUN PRAIRIE--Helmer R. Utphall, age 76 of Sun Prairie, joined his heavenly Father August 11, 2021.  He passed peacefully with his family at his side.  Helmer was born June 6, 1945, the third of four children, to Everett and Goldie Utphall. He was raised in Altoona, WI. Upon graduating high school, Helmer joined the Army and proudly served for...

Theodore Tormaschy

Theodore Tormaschy

Aug 11, 2021

Ted resided for most of his life in Dickinson, ND.  His father, Roger, passed away when Ted was 37 years old.  He lived with his mother, Elsie Tormaschy.  Ted worked in the family home construction business in the late 70’s through the 80’s.  Ted and his mother relocated to Madison, WI in December, 2020 to spend more time with...

Anne Hoskins

Anne Hoskins

Aug 11, 2021

Anne Catherine (Bannen) Hoskins, 63, of Stoughton, WI, passed away very peacefully at home with her husband at her side after a very courageous and difficult 8-year battle with Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma. Anne was born on May 30, 1958, in La Crosse, WI. In her formative years she attended Blessed Sacrament Catholic School and Aquinas High School, graduating...

Rosemary Kuehn

Rosemary Kuehn

Aug 10, 2021

Rosemary (Breunig) Kuehn, age 95, of Waunakee, passed following a brief illness and valiant battle with dementia.

Rosemary was born December 21, 1925, the fourth child of Arnold and Margaret (Marx) Breunig. Rosemary’s father had suddenly passed before her birth, leaving her mother to raise four young children until her untimely death when Rosemary was just two...

James Quale

James Quale

Aug 9, 2021

Stoughton- James E. “Jimmy” “Pinky” Quale, age 82, passed away on Monday, August 9, 2021 surrounded by his family.  He was born in Edgerton on March 9, 1939, the son of Eldon and Elizabeth Quale.  Jim graduated from Stoughton High School in 1957 where he was a part of the first Stoughton Wrestling team.  At 16 he joined the...

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