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.
Eva Borenitsch
Jun 28, 2021
Waunakee--Eva Susan Borenitsch had a wonderful life. In six years, she shared and received more love and joy than most could experience in 100 years.
Everything about Eva was special, and she made everyone around her feel the same. Even though Rett Syndrome caused her to communicate differently, she used a combination of technology, giggles and hugs...
Viola Blum
Jun 27, 2021
Stoughton- Viola P. Blum, age 96, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 27, 2021. She was born in Ashton on March 7, 1925, the daughter of Joseph and Catherine Adler. Viola graduated Valedictorian from St. Peter Catholic School in Ashton. At age 18 she went to Milwaukee and became a welder to help with the...
Janet Fishbain
Jun 26, 2021
Madison - Janet (Rietveld) Fishbain, 80, of Madison passed away on Saturday, June 26th, 2021 after a short battle with pneumonia at St. Mary’s Hospital. Born January 18th, 1941 in Chicago Heights Illinois to Isaac and Elizabeth (Bardwick) Rietveld, Janet spent her youth on the family farm riding her horse, participating in 4H, and spending time with her extended...
Thomas Stockton
Jun 26, 2021
Stockton, Thomas
Minnesota / Madison: Thomas Stockton, age 78, passed away Saturday, June 26th surrounded by his family.
Thomas Seth Stockton was born on July 3rd, 1942 in Tomah, Wisconsin to Ross and Rhea (Price) Stockton. Tom’s early days were spent at his family’s Island View Cabins resort on Little St. Germain lake. The family...
Lorraine Norby
Jun 26, 2021
Lorraine Norby passed away peacefully on June 26, 2021 in McKinney, TX at the age of 97. She was born February 3, 1924 in McFarland, Wisconsin to Andrew and Olga Halverson. Lorraine graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a degree in Education and later earned a Master’s degree. She married the love of her life Don Norby in...
Randy Moorhead
Jun 25, 2021
Madison – Randy Thomas Moorhead, age 55, of Madison, passed away on Friday June 25, 2021 at his home in the loving arms of his wife.
Randy is survived by his wife Lisa Moorhead; his son Christopher (Christine) Moorhead; his daughters Alisha (James) Zifke and JoEllen (Jonathan) Copley; his grandsons Ryan, Matthew, Eric and Nathan; and many...
Julie Anderson
Jun 25, 2021
Stoughton- Julie Ava Anderson, age 67, passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born in Rockford on June 28, 1953, the daughter of Harold and Gladys Youngman. Julie grew up on Lake Kegonsa. She graduated from Stoughton High School in 1971. On June 12, 1976 Julie married Arthur “Andy” Frederick Anderson Jr. ...
Stanley Talarek
Jun 25, 2021
SUN PRAIRIE—Stanley J. Talarek, age 81, left this earth to attend a welcome home party hosted by our creator on Friday, June 25, 2021. He was born on December 1, 1939 in Manitowoc, WI to Sigmund and Johanna (Witczak) Talarek.
Stan leaves behind his brother Bill, niece Kimberly Deutschmann, nephew Zachary Talarek, and many other relatives and...
Beryl Bentley-Anderson
Jun 25, 2021
With great sorrow, the family of Beryl Bentley-Anderson announces her unexpected passing. Beryl was living in Waunakee, WI following her retirement after nearly 30 years in service to our country as a Foreign Service Officer.
Beryl was the second of five children born to Barbara and Bedford Bentley in 1953. She was educated first in the public...
Anthony "Tony" Hellenbrand
Jun 25, 2021
Madison- Anthony “Tony” Hellenbrand, age 87, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2021, after battling a long illness. Tony was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, and he will always be loved and missed by his family, including his wife, of 59 years, Joyce and his children Linda (Jim) Engels, Laura (Rick) Salzwedel, Dennis, Dawn and James...
Gerald Bouzek
Jun 25, 2021
Stoughton- Gerald “Jerry” Bouzek, Stoughton, passed away surrounded by family June 25, 2021 at age 82. Always one for the dramatics, Jerry was born on Halloween day 1938. Legend says that his mother Helen listened to Orson Welles’ original “The War of the Worlds” radio broadcast during labor and feared her baby was an alien. Jerry grew up in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin....
Michael Stohl
Jun 25, 2021
Friends and family will gather at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at Sacred Hearts Catholic Cemetery, Columbus Street, Sun Prairie, WI 53590 to bring Mike to his final place of rest.
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Barbara Mott
Jun 24, 2021
Barbara J. Mott, age 83, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2021 after a brief illness. She was born August 22, 1937, in Sauk City, WI, the eldest daughter to Harold and Ileen (Gabel) Meyers.
Barb grew up in the Middleton area, graduating from Middleton High School in 1957. Barb was united in marriage with Roger Mott...
John "Tony" Cattelino
Jun 24, 2021
Cattelino, John Anthony “Tony”
MADISON – John Anthony Cattelino (Tony), passed away on his 79th birthday, June 24, 2021. After a long battle with cancer, Tony passed peacefully at home surrounded by family. He was born on June 24, 1942 in Ironwood, Michigan, son of John and Angeline Cattelino. He married Derilyn Dean of Madison,...
Steven Sticht
Jun 24, 2021
Steven "Steve" Allen Sticht, 71, passed away peacefully in his home the afternoon of Thursday, June 24, 2021, surrounded by family. Steve was born on June 16, 1950, in Missoula, Montana. He was raised primarily in Russell, Minnesota, by a loving mother, Muriel Peterson, née Smedsrud, and his stepfather, Edward (Eddie) Peterson. After graduating high school, Steve enlisted in the...
Socorro Padilla
Jun 24, 2021
Padilla, Socorro M.
Madison: Socorro M. Padilla, age 94, died at home with her daughter by her side on Thursday, June 24, 2021.
Prior to moving to Madison, she was a longtime active member of St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Gary, IN. She was a member of the Sodality of the Virgin de Guadalupe, was...
Karen Jones
Jun 23, 2021
MADISON – Karen Ann Jones, age 82, of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, June 23rd, 2021 at the UW Hospital in Madison. She was born on March 18, 1939, in Janesville, WI to Harriet and Donald Hillestad. Karen attended Milton Union High School. After high school, she attended Illinois Wesleyan University where she joined Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority and...
Marcia (Knipschield) Clifton
Jun 23, 2021
Marcia Jean (Knipschield) Clifton passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at the Edgerton Care Center in Edgerton, WI. Marcia was born in Cross Plains, WI on July 5, 1945 to Cyril and Gertrude (Hanson) Knipschield.
Marcia worked for the U.S. Post Office for many years and served as a union steward looking out for her fellow...
Marie Dolan
Jun 22, 2021
Marie Antoinette Dolan, 78 years old, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Auburndale, FL on June 22, 2021. Marie was born on October 3, 1942 in Chicago IL, the daughter of Nicholas and Ann Servedio. She married the love of her life, Thomas C. Dolan, on August 3, 1963 and they continued to reside in Chicago until they...

Stephen Tatro
Jun 22, 2021
Stephen G. Tatro, age 69, passed away unexpectedly on June 22, 2021. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
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