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.
Allan R. Bakken
Jan 14, 2025
Allan “Al” R. Bakken, age 70, of Cottage Grove, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at home unexpectedly. He was born on August 23, 1954 in Stoughton, Wisconsin the son of Richard and Ruth (Lengel) Bakken. He married Debra Vejvoda on May 19, 1979 in Stoughton.
In 1994 Al and Debra made Cottage Grove their home. He worked in Stoughton...
John Schuetz
Jan 13, 2025
Waunakee — John Schuetz, 85, passed after a series of illnesses early Monday morning at St. Mary’s Hospital. John was an interesting and talented man, passionate about family, sports, beagles and birds, wine making, mountains and building things properly. He had a knack for wisecracks followed by his big grin. And he always had a project. Even in retirement. Even...
Kenneth James Kippley
Jan 13, 2025
Dane: Kenneth James Kippley, 65, passed away on January 13, 2025. He graduated from Waunakee High School. Ken grew up and worked for many years on the Kippley Family farm in Waunakee, and he was popular among his peers. Family hardship brought his farming days to an end. He later married Shawn and moved to Belleville where he worked at...
Ruth Virginia Seger
Jan 12, 2025
Ruth Virginia (Hall) Seger, 99, passed away January 12, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital under the care of Agrace Hospice. She had made her home at Attic Angel Community for the past 17 years.
Ruth was born January 14, 1925, in Waterloo, Iowa. She was the daughter of Emma and Vern Hall. She married William (Bill) Seger after his service in...
Carole Shillito
Jan 12, 2025
Waunakee: Carole Shillito passed away peacefully in her home on January 12, 2025. She was born September 13, 1945, in Hempstead, NY. Carole attended Carle Place High School and later attended Green Mountain College in Vermont where she loved to ski. She began her career working at Pan Am and retired as CEO of JC Estimating Company.
Carole loved all things...
Theodore “Ted” Tweed
Jan 12, 2025
Theodore “Ted” Tweed, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather departed from this world Sunday evening at home, January 12th, 2025 at age 91. Ted was born on July 1, 1933 in West Salem, Wisconsin and shortly after moved with his family to Garner, Iowa. Ted is the son of Selmer and Clarissa Tweed (deceased) and grew up in both...
Robert L. Horstmeyer
Jan 12, 2025
Dodgeville/McFarland- Robert L. Horstmeyer, age 75, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at St. Mary’s Hospital. He was born in Madison on April 3, 1949, the son of William and Yvonne Horstmeyer.
After high school Bob worked as a mechanic for Chief’s Automotive, where his father raced midgets and sprint cars for Harry Whitehorse. Bob retired as a shipping coordinator...
Mary Ann Tyson
Jan 12, 2025
Mary Ann (Wallace) Tyson, age 75, of Sun Prairie, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 12, 2025. Mary was born on September 17, 1949, in Oshkosh, WI, the beloved daughter of John (Jack) and Martha (Messerschmidt) Wallace. As the oldest of five siblings, Mary’s nurturing spirit was evident from a young age, a trait she carried with her throughout her...
Joyce R. Newcomb
Jan 11, 2025
Janesville- Joy R. Newcomb passed away peacefully on January 11, 2025. She served her community and was always the spark and spirit of her family, proposing creative ideas and continually encouraging the family to undertake new adventures.
She was born in Philadelphia, PA, on April 28, 1925, to parents Raymond and Irma Rieling. Joy loved music, and while in high school...
Neal Allan Moebius
Jan 11, 2025
Burial will be at 12:30 p.m. on FRIDAY, January 31, 2025 at Roselawn Memorial Park in Monona, WI
Neal A. Moebius, of Madison, WI, died Saturday, January 11, 2025 of a sudden illness. He was 62 years old. Neal was born in Racine, Wisconsin to his parents Lee and Joan Moebius.
He graduated from William Horlick High School in Racine, and attended...
Brian Michael Santos
Jan 11, 2025
Brian Michael Santos age 69 passed away on Saturday January 11, 2025, after a long illness at Nazareth Nursing Home in Stoughton, WI.
He was born on October 23,1955 to the proud parents of William J and Virginia C (Schneider) Santos. Brian would go on to marry Peggy Huseth on March 30, 1985, and would welcome their daughter Ashley a year...
Alfred Johnson
Jan 10, 2025
Alfred Johnson (Al/Fred/Dad/Morfar), 86, of Madison, died in peace at his home on Friday, January 10, 2025, following ongoing health issues.
Alfred was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 20, 1938. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving from 1958 to 1960 as a Specialist E-4. Alfred worked for 9 years at the Illinois State Bank of Chicago, overlooking Grant Park....
William R. "Bill" Lawrence
Jan 10, 2025
William R. Lawrence (Bill), passed away on Jan. 10.
Bill Lawrence, of Madison, Wis., just celebrated his 95th birthday and the holidays with his family. He marveled at the age he’d reached and the wonderful, long life he’d been blessed with.
Bill and his wife, Fern, were married almost 63 years, and share two daughters, Anne Marie and Ellen (Shawn Grover). Bill...
Thomas DiPiazza
Jan 9, 2025
Thomas (Tom) DiPiazza passed away peacefully at age 76 on January 9, 2025 at Azura Memory Care in Stoughton, WI.
He was born on April 8, 1948 to Anthony and Mary (Varese) DiPiazza in Madison, WI. He considered himself very lucky to have grow up in the Italian (Greenbush) neighborhood in Madison surrounded by his grandparents, parents, siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins,...
Rosemary “Rose” Theresa Berkich
Jan 8, 2025
Rosemary “Rose” Theresa Berkich
July 15, 1933 - January 8, 2025
Waunakee
Waunakee - Rose Berkich, of Waunakee, passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 8th with loving family members by her side. She was born on July 15th 1933 to Rose and Al Meinholz of Ashton. She married the love of her life John Berkich in Lawndale, CA on July 2, 1955. They...
David J. Renner
Jan 8, 2025
David J. Renner, age 23, passed away on January 8 at University of WI Hospital surrounded by his parents after battling pneumonia and other complications. David experienced many challenges during his life, but he was a bright light and a great joy to everyone who knew him. His smile, his laugh and his positive outlook on life made caring for...
Mark Lawrence
Jan 7, 2025
Mark Lawrence passed away peacefully at the VA Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin on January 7, 2025 from cancer linked to agent orange exposure. Mark was known for his kindness and his positive attitude. Even during his stay in the Hospice Unit at the Veterans Hospital, he welcomed all visitors with a huge smile, and told everyone that he was receiving...
Kathleen M. Lenarduzzi
Jan 7, 2025
Sun Prairie - Kathleen Lenarduzzi passed away in her home on January 7, 2025, at the age of 74. Kathleen was born on March 4, 1950, in Green Bay, WI and grew up in a large family with nine brothers and sisters. It was a close family, and she often spoke fondly of hotly contested board games that sometimes featured...
Alice P. House
Jan 7, 2025
Alice Patricia (Coleman) House, born May 5th, 1941, in Swalcliffe, England daughter of the late Theodore & Madeline (Newport) Coleman passed away Tuesday January 7, 2025, peacefully at the University Of Wisconsin Hospital. She is survived by her beloved husband of 58 years Russell House of Sun Prairie Wisconsin, whom she married on October 8, 1966. Her two children Andrew...
Susan Leslie Smithe
Jan 6, 2025
Susan L. Smithe, age 82, of Deer Park, Illinois passed away on January 6, 2025 in Barrington, Illinois, surrounded by her family. She had been battling multiple myeloma cancer for 3 ½ years and died of complications from RSV.
Born on November 16, 1942 in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, Susan was the daughter of the late Dr. Arthur and Marie (Jarvi) Van...
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