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.
Dorothy Pohlman
Oct 27, 2021
Pohlman, Dorothy Louise (Rentschler)
Dorothy passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2021, at age 91. Dottie was born on November 20, 1929, to George and Dorothy Rentschler in Madison, WI. Dottie’s husband Pete and son-in-law Tom called her Louise, but most knew her as Dottie, although she answered to Dorothy, Dot, Dottie Lou, mom, Grandma.
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Paul Baumgartner
Oct 27, 2021
Paul Frederick Baumgartner, 89, peacefully passed away on October 27, 2021. Paul, known for his sense of humor and positivity, was a loving husband and father, grandfather, brother and uncle. Paul led a fulfilling life, passionate about family, oil painting, gardening, and many hobbies, while civically engaged in the Madison community.
Paul, the eldest of three, was...
Tony Bormett
Oct 26, 2021
Madison
Anthony “Tony” James Bormett, age 34, passed away unexpectedly just days before his birthday on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. He was born on October 30, 1986, at St. Mary’s Hospital, son of Thomas Anthony Bormett and Sharon (Bitney) Bormett.
Tony graduated from Madison East High School in 2005. He was a gifted athlete and...
Sharon Roberts
Oct 26, 2021
Sharon L. Roberts passed away October 26, 2021 peacefully at Agrace Hospice.
Sharon was born and raised in Madison Wi, the only child of George and Virginia (Musillami) DuCharme.
Raised in the Greenbush area Sharon was born at Madison General Hospital on 11/17/1943. Her future husband, Phil Roberts, was born at the same hospital that...
Thomas P. Braunger
Oct 26, 2021
Thomas (Tom) P Braunger, age 79, of Waunakee, WI, passed away peacefully in his home on October 26, 2021. He was born on April 30, 1942, in Sioux City, Iowa, the son of Max and Mary Catherine (Dyer) Braunger and was the eldest of 9 children. Tom grew up in Sioux City and had many adventures with his friends, siblings,...
Laura Colombo
Oct 26, 2021
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 401 S. Owen St. Madison, WI 53705, on Thursday, November 4th, 2021 at 11:00am. There will be a visitation held one hour before from 10:00am-11:00am.
Mass will be live streamed at the following link: LIVESTREAM
Ralph Boehm
Oct 26, 2021
Ralph Sylvester Boehm, age 91, of Waunakee, WI, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2021 surrounded by family.
Ralph was born to Charles and Mae (Thompson) Boehm on February 7, 1930. After graduating from St. Patrick’s High School and attending 1 year of college at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire (UWEC), he joined the US Navy with...
Richard Lettman
Oct 25, 2021
San Tan Valley, AZ/Fitchburg – Richard James Lettman, age 84 passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021, at his home in Arizona from Pulmonary Fibrosis. He was born on June 7, 1937, in Madison, the son of George and Emma (Kuchar) Lettman of Highland, WI. Richard was united in marriage to Jeaneen Achammer on June 3, 1961. Richard farmed...
Heshmat Sharata
Oct 24, 2021
Heshmat Tawadrous Sharata passed away peacefully on October 24, 2021, surrounded by loving family.
His long life was a play in 3 acts.
Act I. One of 6 children born to Tawadrous and Folla Sharata, Heshmat is born on March 1, 1927 in Mallawi, Egypt and grows up to attend the American High School where he...
Ralph Vivier
Oct 24, 2021
Ralph J. Vivier, age 89, passed away at William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital Hospice care center.
Ralph served in the US Army in the Korean War, was a POW and his sacrifice awarded him the Purple Heart.
Ralph worked alongside his brother Louis, who owned and operated State Street Army Surplus Store in Madison,...
Cathy Fleury
Oct 23, 2021
CATHY A. (CARTY) FLEURY
Sun Prairie, WI. Cathy was born in Bristow, Oklahoma on October 29th, 1961, and she peacefully passed away on October 23rd, 2021, in Madison, Wisconsin enveloped in love and prayers from her family and friends.
Cathy, the third child of Myrna and Chuck (Rico) Carty, spent most of her early years...
Kenneth Mather
Oct 23, 2021
Kenneth "Ken" L. Mather, 73, of Holmen (formerly of Marshall) passed Oct. 23, 2021. Ken was born on October 2, 1948 to Elleen & Myron Mather. He graduated from Marshall High School in 1967.
Travel called Ken, and he joined the Peace Corps in 1970. He went to serve in the east African country of Mauritius and developed life-long...
James R. Fagan
Oct 23, 2021
James Robert Fagan, a lifelong Madison resident peacefully took his last Earthly journey on October 23 with family and caregivers close by his side at home.
Jim was born May 14, 1927 to Helen (Church) and Joseph Fagan, the middle child to an older brother, Joe (Helen Barnhill), and a little sister, Joan (Jerome Kuypers). They grew up in Shorewood Hills...
Howard Bjorklund
Oct 22, 2021
A graveside service with inurnment for Martha and Howard will begin at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Luther Valley Cemetery, 7107 S. Luther Valley Rd., Beloit, WI, with Pastor Martha Nack presiding. A celebration gathering will follow, 12:00-3:00 PM, at the Nelson Family Century Farm of Peggy & Roger Nelson, 8842 W. Plymouth Church Rd.,...
James Adams
Oct 22, 2021
Livestream link: https://youtu.be/AJvDYCB60m0
James King Adams, 80, of Madison, WI, peacefully passed away on October 22nd surrounded by his loving wife, Sandy, and daughters, Kim and Sheree.
Jim was born on June 10, 1941 to Milton "Toad" and Kate Adams of Defiance, OH. After Jim graduated from Defiance High school in 1959,...
Mary Thompson
Oct 22, 2021
CAMBRIDGE- Mary Kathryn (Kuehn) Thompson, age 86, passed away at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, WI after a long illness. She went to her heavenly home at about 9:30 PM on Friday, October 22, 2021 with her husband (they had just celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary on October 12th) and her son in the room. Mary was born on August...
Timothy Mcivor
Oct 22, 2021
Timothy McIvor, age 55, of the Town of Middleton, Wisconsin passed away surrounded by his family at Agrace Hospice on Friday, October 22, 2021 after courageous battle with cancer. He was born on June 19, 1966 in Farmington Hills, Michigan. After graduation from Michigan State University in 1988, Tim settled in the northwest suburbs of Chicago where he met...
Patrick Johnson
Oct 21, 2021
McFarland- Patrick A. Johnson, age 64, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Thursday, October 21, 2021. He was born in Madison on January 17, 1957, the son of John and Margarete Johnson. Pat owned and operated Johnson Septic Service with his brother Mike. He worked as a custodian for the UW for over 40 years. Pat was a...
David Stronach
Oct 21, 2021
Stoughton – David G. Stronach, age 89, passed away on Thursday Oct 21, 2021, at Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born Sept 30, 1932, to Harold and Inez (Linde) Stronach. David married Beverly Grace Strandlie on October 30, 1954, and together they raised three sons, David Jr., Douglas and Deano. Dad was a huge Wisconsin sports fan,...
Alice Miller
Oct 20, 2021
Alice Miller, age 78, of Madison passed away and joined her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. She was born January 1, 1943 in Illinois and placed into the loving arms of her adoptive parents, Christian and Ruth Smith. She spent her early years roaming the fields of her family farm in Clinton, WI with her faithful Collie...
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