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.
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...
Kendall Duhr
Aug 9, 2021
Kendall J. Duhr passed away at home on August 9th, 2021. He was born in Richland Center, WI in 1957 to Frederick and Maureen (Dyer) Duhr. He graduated from Waunakee in 1976 and was a respected athlete. He married Kristi Voss and had 2 sons. For those who knew Kendall, they would understand this obituary won’t do him justice...
Savannah Van Horn
Aug 9, 2021
Savannah Grace Van Horn, age 23, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin passed away on Monday, August 2nd 2021 and went to heaven where we know she is being loved and cared for. She was born in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida on April 26, 1998. Savannah graduated from Sun Prairie High School, WI in 2016. Savannah is survived by her parents, Kent...
Douglass Patrick Kuiper
Aug 9, 2021
Douglass Patrick Kuiper, 44, of Waunakee died unexpectedly on August 9, 2021 from cardiac arrest. His loss has saddened the entire family along with his many friends. Patrick was a spiritual man and there is comfort in knowing that we will meet him again in our heavenly kingdom.
Patrick was born on January 4, 1977 to Douglas...
Elizabeth "Liz" Rothenbuehler
Aug 9, 2021
Elizabeth, “Liz,” Rothenbuehler, age 74, of Cross Plains, Wisc., passed away in the arms of her loving companion, Patrick, on August 9, 2021.
Liz was born on December 14, 1946, in Sheboygan, Wisc., to Gladys E. and Herbert B. Schultz. She attended Jefferson Grade School and North High School. She received her degree in Health Information Management...
Virginia Dodson
Aug 9, 2021
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at McFarland Lutheran Church, 5529 Marsh Road, with Rev. Tim Dean officiating. Live streaming of the service will take place on the McFarland Lutheran Church facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/McFarlandLutheranChurch . Burial will follow in Lower McFarland Cemetery. Friends may greet the family from 10:00 AM until...
William "Bill" Barry
Aug 8, 2021
Mt. Horeb – William “Bill” Joseph Barry, age 80, of Daleville, passed away at his home on Sunday, August 8, 2021. Bill was born on April 23, 1941, in Madison, Wis., the son of Thomas and Dorothea (Stormer) Barry.
Bill grew up in Madison and attended West High School (1958). After high school he joined the military. ...
Alice Johnson
Aug 8, 2021
MIDDLETON - Alice Marie (Martin) Johnson, age 92 of Middleton passed away on Sunday August 8, 2021 at Agrace Hospice Care. She was born May 15, 1929 in Soldier’s Grove to Harvey and Effie Martin.
Alice married Clair (Bud) Johnson on August 26, 1948 in Belmont, WI. Alice loved to be with family and friends. She was...
Robert Drogsvold
Aug 8, 2021
Stoughton- On August 8, 2021 Robert L. Drogsvold, aka “John Deere Bob” joined the Lord in his eternal tractor ride peacefully. Born in Stoughton on September 12, 1938, the youngest of ten children to John and Alma Drogsvold. His passion was restoring antique tractors, especially John Deere. Bob enjoyed many tractor rides through the driftless regions of Richland Center,...
Christopher Joseph
Aug 8, 2021
Christopher R. Joseph, age 42 of Madison/Waunakee passed away on Sunday, August 8th, 2021 at his home. He was born May 24th, 1979 in Waunakee, the son of Michael Joseph and Sherrie Goodyear.
Christopher enjoyed watching Badger and Packer games with a beer in hand. He also loved his motorcycle and reminiscing around a bonfire. He was...
Kelly Cooper
Aug 7, 2021
Madison – Kelly Cooper, age 70, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, August 7, 2021, with family and her beloved dog “Buster” at her side.
Kelly was born on June 6, 1951, in Mobile, Alabama, the daughter of James Robert and Mary Nell (McMichael) Cooper. She graduated from James Madison Memorial High School in 1969....
John Coady
Aug 6, 2021
Waunakee - John M. Coady, 71, passed away on August 6th, 2021, after a long battle with pulmonary disease.
John was born on June 24th, 1950, to Henry and Mildred (Sennc) Coady in Berkeley, IL. In John’s early childhood the family moved to Necedah, WI. After graduating from Necedah High School in 1968 John attended college at...
Madeline Jens
Aug 5, 2021
Jens, Madeline Laurane
Madison: Madeline Laurane Jens, beloved daughter to Patricia Jens and Richard Spivey, passed away late in the evening of August 5th, 2021 at 29 years of age. Madeline was born and raised (attached at the hip to her brother Charlie) in Madison, Wisconsin, and most recently resided on the west side of Madison.
She...
Ted Krisher
Aug 5, 2021
MARSHALL/SUN PRAIRIE – Ted L. Krisher, age 73, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 05, 2021 at his home surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer. Ted was born on September 25, 1947 to Clark and Pauline Krisher in Eagle River, WI. After graduating from McFarland High School in 1965, he went on to study at the General...
Marianne Walters
Aug 4, 2021
Marianne Walters (known to her friends as "Wally"), daughter of the late Julio and Stella Lonardi (née Zorzi) born on September 19, 1924 died August 4, 2021, at the age of 96. She is survived by her daughters, Valerie (Kathy), Diana Ferrante (Michael) and Charlene; as well as grandchildren Joseph, John and Catherine Ferrante, sister, Florence Schaal and many...
Lonnie Hoiberg
Aug 4, 2021
Lonnie Harold Hoiberg, 79, passed away peacefully on the evening of August 4th, 2021 at Nazareth Health and Rehabilitation Center in Stoughton, WI. He was born October 29th, 1941 in Madison, WI to Lester H. Hoiberg and LaVonne J. Gerth. After graduation, Lonnie joined the Navy and was onboard the USS Guadalcanal in 1966 when the Gemini X astronauts...
Edith "Ede" Ziesch
Aug 3, 2021
Sun Prairie- Edith Elaine (Degner) Ziesch, age 86, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at the Legacy of DeForest Memory Care. She was born on April 18, 1935, the daughter of Frank and Ethel (Byington) Degner. Ede grew up on the family farm in Wonewoc. She graduated from Wonewoc High School. On July...
Stanley Mabie
Aug 3, 2021
Stoughton- Stanley A. Mabie, age 68, died on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. He was born in Beloit on September 30, 1952, the son of Leslie and Jeanette Mabie. Stan was raised in Stoughton and graduated from Stoughton High School. He farmed alongside his father for many years with corn, cows, beans and tobacco. Later Stan moved into the grain...
Marillyn Syftestad
Aug 2, 2021
Marillyn (Weiner) Syftestad, age 94, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Paul B. Syftestad. They raised three daughters in Columbus, WI and there the family was quite active in the St. Jerome Parish.
Marillyn was well-known for her baking and cooking skills, showcasing them in...
Richard Daniel Brigham
Aug 2, 2021
Richard Daniel “Dan” Brigham, born May 22,1940 in Kansas City Mo. to Mary Louise Blacker and Richard Stewart Brigham, passed away Monday Aug. 2 in Madison Wis. after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia.
Father Dan graduated from the University of Missouri with a B.A. in classics and an M.A. in medieval history before receiving his...
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