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.
George Hartman Iii
Jan 1, 2022
George Anthony Hartman III, 65, of Monticello, WI, formerly of Waynesville, OH, died at home on Monday, September 12, 2022, from End Stage Renal Disease.
How do you sum up a life in a few paragraphs? It’s an impossible task, but we would love to give you a few of the highlights.
George was born...
David "Jerry" Donnell
Jan 1, 2022
David "Jerry" Donnell age 81 passed away peacefully April 30, 2022 surrounded by family. Jerry was born July 10, 1940 in Milwaukee WI. Jerry was a proud and active member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church where he developed many friendships, participated, and helped organize many of the church’s activities. Jerry’s true passion was working with the youth and young adults...
Vicky Knoedler
Jan 1, 2022
Middleton: Vicky Tzoumerka Knoedler, age 80, passed away suddenly in the early hours of 4/20/2022 at her home in the presence of her husband Bill. She was born on 11/02/1941 in Athens, Greece, the daughter of Konstantinos and Kyriaki Tzoumerka.
When Vicky was six, her father started teaching her ballroom dances. At eight, she began...
Eugene Woehler
Jan 1, 2022
Eugene E. Woehler, aged 99, passed away September 27, 2022 at his home.
“Big Gene” was born in 1923 in Appleton, WI the oldest child of Erna (Jens) and Arthur Woehler.
Gene graduated from Appleton West High School in 1941 and was among the first group of 19 year olds drafted into WWII. Intelligent and...
Dr. William Mckinney
Jan 1, 2022
Dr. William T. McKinney, Jr. (“Bill”) died peacefully in Madison, Wisconsin on March 31, 2022 at the age of 84.
Bill is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn; children, Scott (Meghan), and Julia and grandchildren Emma, Claire and Maeve.
Bill was born on September 20, 1937 in Rome, Georgia to William and Mildred McKinney. He...
Frederick Whitemarsh
Jan 1, 2022
Madison - Frederick Whitemarsh, age 79, died in his home at Oakwood Village University Woods, on Valentine’s Day, 2022.
He was preceded in death by his parents Fred and Agnes (Friedl) Whitemarsh; and his brother, Jim.
He is survived by his wife, Judy; sister Alice Spencer; brother, Tom Whitemarsh, three nephews and one niece.
...Chris Geisler
Jan 1, 2022
Chris Daniel “Dan” Geisler passed away on July 15, 2022. He was born on January 10, 1933, in New York City to Christian and Edna Geisler. He attended public schools in Pelham, New York, then graduated high school from the Stony Brook School. He attended MIT where he completed his Bachelors, Masters and Sc.D in Electrical Engineering. While at...
Eugene Makowski
Jan 1, 2022
“I couldn’t have done anything greater with my life.” Those were the words of Eugene Makowski during the last year of his life. Because he was someone who didn’t complain, who didn’t see life as unfair, who didn’t talk about his challenges, and who didn’t talk about his accomplishments, some might question if his military service was worth it....
Cornelia Mcdermott
Jan 1, 2022
Cornelia Marion Banks McDermott, 96, passed away on October 11, 2022, in Madison. The daughter of John L. Banks and Dorothy Dowse Banks, of Superior, Wisconsin, she was raised there among her extended family and good childhood friends. Petie, as her father nicknamed her, was a long-time resident of Madison, active in her church (Blessed Sacrament Parish), and political...
Paul Verhoeven
Jan 1, 2022
If you are not able to attend the Mass at 2pm on Friday, July 22, 2022 you can livestream the Mass at the link below:
https://sacred-hearts.org/mass-videos
Sun Prairie: Paul Robert Verhoeven left this world July 7, 2022 with the quiet dignity he always carried with him, with his wife and children at his side. He finished...
Jerry Dowden
Jan 1, 2022
Mt. Vernon Jerry Dowden 1940-2022
Jerry Dowden, age 82, passed away at home on August 18, 2022. Part of Jerry died when his beloved wife, Jan, passed away in 2018. Jerry was born in Blair, NE and grew up in Clear Lake, Iowa. He graduated from Cornell College in Iowa, where he met his soulmate, Jan. He...
Norbert Michels
Jan 1, 2022
Norbert J. Michels, age 92, passed away on Sat., Jan. 1, 2022. He was born on April 1, 1929 in the Township of Roxbury to John and Mary (Kelter) Michels. Norbert served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. He married Rosalie “Sis” Meier on Jan. 28, 1956 and they resided in Waunakee. Norbert was employed with...
Betty Macdonald
Jan 1, 2022
Madison - Betty MacDonald died peacefully in her home on September 27, 2022 at the age of 101.
An obituary, date of memorial service, and suggested donations will be published later.
Andrew Schmitt
Jan 1, 2022
Andrew (Andy) Schmitt, age 52, of Madison, left this world November 6th after a long battle with addiction. He was born on November 23, 1969 in San Jose California, the fourth child to Kenneth and Jacqueline (Ferris) Schmitt. Younger brother to Paige, Michael and Timothy and the father of two beautiful daughters, Alma and Nadine.
Andy was...
Alexander Alexandrov
Jan 1, 2022
Alexander Alexandrov, age 73, passed away on Thursday March 3, 2022 in Cary, North Carolina. He will be laid to rest on Thursday, March 10, 2022 at Forest Hill Cemetery Madison. Friends can greet the family from 11:30 until 12:00 noon at Cress Funeral Home 3610 Speedway Rd. Madison, Wisc.
Betty Nemec
Jan 1, 2022
Betty H. Nemec, a vivacious, outgoing, loving wife, sister, aunt and friend to many, passed away peacefully at Attic Angel, Middleton, WI, on May 18, 2022 at age 100.
Betty was born to Samuel and Anna Zguris in Yonkers, New York on February 14, 1922 – a Valentine’s Day baby! After graduating from Charles E. Gorton High...
John "Kevin" Kirkpatrick
Jan 1, 2022
Madison – John “Kevin” Kirkpatrick, age 67, passed away on Monday Sept 26, 2022. Kevin was born April 9, 1955, in Waterloo, IA., son of John and Joan (Lyford) Kirkpatrick. Graduated Waupun High School 1973. Attended Fox Valley Technical college for printing. Preceded in death by parents and brother Scott Kirkpatrick. Survived by sister Kim (Bruce) Steinert, sister-in-law Carrie...
Gerald "Jerry" Ward
Dec 31, 2021
SUN PRAIRIE-- Gerald “Jerry” R. Ward, age 86, passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021. He was born on December 14, 1935 in Omaha, NE to Harold and Olifia (Schell) Ward. He married the love of his life, Geraldine Houlihan on August 1, 1959.
Jerry joined the U.S. Navy in 1954 and was honorably discharged after traveling...
Gerald "Jerry" Stockland
Dec 31, 2021
Gerald “Jerry” Reid Stockland, age 83, passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021 at Bay Harbor Assisted Living in Beaver Dam surrounded by family. Jerry was born on December 28, 1938 in Dane, Wisconsin and was the son of Albert and Marilla (Stace) Stockland. Jerry graduated from East High School in Madison in 1957 and married Helen Marie Knapton...
William Drenkhahn
Dec 30, 2021
Stoughton – William R. Drenkhahn, age 88, passed away on Thursday December 30, 2021, at Azzura Memory Care in Stoughton. He was born February 1, 1933, in Paw Paw, Michigan to the late Walter and Freida Drenkhahn. William married Shirley Riddle on May 10, 1953, and she passed away
He lived all over the US and in...
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