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.

Norma Brooks

Norma Brooks

Jul 6, 2021

Norma Aileen Brooks, age 93, passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. Born on October 29, 1927 in northern Illinois, she was the first child of Bessie (Woodbury) and Martin Sassen. She had one brother, Duane. She married Lynndon A. Brooks on August 5, 1950 at the Osco Community Church in Osco, Illinois.

She graduated from Orion...

Michele Albert

Michele Albert

Jul 5, 2021

Stoughton- Michele Marie Albert, age 60, passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021.  She was born January 17, 1961 to Wayne and Myra Albert.  Michele graduated McFarland WI schools in 1979.  She went to University of Michigan Ann Arbor graduating with a degree in archeology.  After college Michele worked for University of Wisconsin until 1999 when she became a...

Ronald "Rex" Endres

Ronald "Rex" Endres

Jul 5, 2021

Ronald “Rex” Gerard Endres, age 64, of Waunakee, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 5, 2021.

Rex brought a rare warmth, energy and playfulness to those around him. His tireless and selfless care for his family, friends, and customers simply cannot be overstated. He was truly one of a kind and will be deeply missed by many....

William Jacobson

William Jacobson

Jul 4, 2021

William D. Jacobson, age 85, of Madison passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021 at his home. He was born on December 5, 1935 in Madison, WI, the son of Irving and Minnie Jacobson. He married Lin Grant on July 14, 1979 in Mt. Vernon, WI. Bill graduated from Madison West High School and attended Parks College (E. St....

Janet Jewell

Janet Jewell

Jul 3, 2021

MADISON—Janet Jewell, age 94, passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021.  She was born on August 11, 1927 in Madison to Peter and Cecelia (Kuehn) Kurth.

Janet is survived by her son David (Cindy) Jewell; daughter Vicki (Jim) Schulenburg; 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her husband Warren, son Larry Jewell, 5...

Bernice Hall

Bernice Hall

Jul 3, 2021

Bernice Hall, age 64,  was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Bernice passed away at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, WI on July 3rd, 2021 while surrounded by family..

She was born to Joe and Lucille Hall on June 15, 1957. Bernice was raised by her parents in Chicago, IL and attended Wendell Phillips High School....

Mary Thiltgen

Mary Thiltgen

Jul 3, 2021

Mary Elizabeth Thiltgen, age 90, of Waunakee, formerly of Sun Prairie and Monroe, WI passed away on July 3, 2021 at Agrace Hospice Inpatient Care Facility. Mary was born on December 19, 1930 in Shullsburg, WI. The daughter of George and Florence (Mullen) Geyer; she married her husband, Vincent Thiltgen, in Shullsburg, WI on February 3, 1954. They were...

Dr. Richard Gilliland

Dr. Richard Gilliland

Jul 2, 2021

Appleton – Dr. Richard L. Gilliland, age 87, passed away with his wife by his side on Friday, July 2, 2021, at his home in Appleton. He was born in Akron, Ohio, on May 26, 1934, the son of Clyde and Agnes (Syverud) Gilliland. While at a very young age, he and his family moved to Madison, Wisconsin. He...

Lorraine Crozier

Lorraine Crozier

Jul 2, 2021

Lorraine Evelyn Mae Crozier, age 89, passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021 at her home in Sun Prairie, WI. She was born on January 6, 1932 in Grover, WI to Carl and AlFreda (Sterzing) Schroeder.

Lorraine received her diploma from Peshtigo High School in 1949 but was unable to make the graduation because she had the...

Bonnie Whiting

Bonnie Whiting

Jul 1, 2021

Madison – Bonnie Mae Whiting, age 80, of Madison, passed away Thursday, July 1, 2021. She was born in Richland Center, WI., on September 4, 1940, the daughter of Leonard and Mildred (Kerns) Hartman. Bonnie grew up in Madison in the Bush neighborhood. She talked about what hardships and wonderful times she had.

She is survived by...

Barbara Patton

Barbara Patton

Jul 1, 2021

Barbara Kay Patton, age 73, passed away Thursday, July 1, 2021 at home with her family by her side.  She was born November 11, 1947 in Madison, WI to the late Royal and Mary Torgerson.  She married Anthony Patton in Madison on September 3, 1966.   Barbara and Anthony raised their 4 children on Madison’s westside.   Barbara loved her family...

John Nowick

John Nowick

Jul 1, 2021

John B. Nowick, 79, passed away on Thursday, July 1st, 2021 in Madison, WI. He was born July 14th, 1941, in Chicago, IL, the son of John C. and Anne M. (Balkas) Nowick. He said he was a combination of both of his parents. His work ethic and commitment to family and friends came from his dad. His mother was a talented refined...

Michael Voichick

Michael Voichick

Jul 1, 2021

Michael Voichick of Madison died peacefully on Thursday, July 1, 2021, surrounded by family in a room full of love. Mike was born to Herman and Stella Voichick in Yonkers, NY on May 28th, 1934. He and his older sister Barbara led happy childhoods, primarily in Philadelphia where his parents ran a Harley Davidson dealership, and Mike was no...

Ronnie Meister

Ronnie Meister

Jun 30, 2021

Madison/New Glarus

Ronnie Gene Meister was born in Monroe, WI on June 29, 1947. He was the son of Eugene and Gladys (Yager) Meister. Ron started life on the farm in Primrose Township just north of New Glarus and at the age of 5 moved to Madison. He attended Sherman school where he met his future wife...

Julia Lafuse

Julia Lafuse

Jun 30, 2021

Julia Ella Angi Lafuse, age 84, passed away on June 30, 2021, after a long illness.  Judy, as she preferred to be called, was married for 56 years to her loving husband, Don.  She was born in Richmond, Indiana, on February 7, 1937, to Louis V. and Rose Angi both of whom had immigrated from Hungary. The family spoke...

Elizabeth "Betty" Reinstad

Elizabeth "Betty" Reinstad

Jun 30, 2021

Reinstad, Betty J.

Stoughton:  Elizabeth “Betty” Jean Reinstad, age 97, passed away June 30, 2021.  She was born Oct. 6, 1923 in Stoughton the daughter of Albert and Mabel (Erdahl) Bovre.

Betty graduated from Stoughton High School in 1941.  She married Obert Reinstad February 11, 1944 in the parsonage at First Lutheran Church.  Obert and...

Carrie Lumina

Carrie Lumina

Jun 30, 2021

Carrie Lynn Lumina, age 61, of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, June 30th, in the loving presence of family and friends. She is now at peace in the arms of our creator.

Her unexpected diagnosis of AML (Acute Myeloid Leukemia) in September 2020 deterred her golf plans in Door County, but she was determined to beat the...

Michael Iverson

Michael Iverson

Jun 30, 2021

Stoughton- Michael I. Iverson, age 70, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 after a year long battle with non-small cell lung cancer.  He was born in Stoughton on April 30, 1951, the son of Morris and Irene Iverson.  Michael graduated from Stoughton High School in 1969.  On July 10, 1976 he married Mary...

Helen Helms

Helen Helms

Jun 29, 2021

Helen M. Helms, age 92, of DeForest, WI passed away on June 29, 2021 at Sienna Crest Assisted Living. She was born on May 17, 1929 in Jacksonville, IL, the daughter of Joseph and Frona Frogge Buster. She married Ralph Helms on October 18, 1972 in Pekin, IL.

Helen had a very strong faith in God and...

James "Jim" Johnson

James "Jim" Johnson

Jun 29, 2021

Stoughton – James L. “Jim” Johnson, age 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday June 29, 2021 at his home.  Jim was born January 10, 1931, in Clinton, to the late E. Clifford and Ethel (Duxstad) Johnson.  He married the love of his life, Marian L. Ahlert on May 26, 1951 in Clinton.  Jim served his Country in the United...

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