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.

Richard Johnson

Richard Johnson

May 11, 2021

Richard Johnson of San Ramon, California passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, May 11th, 2021. Richard valiantly battled prostate cancer for over nineteen years, while continuing to maintain a near normal schedule.

Richard grew up in Beloit Wisconsin during the 1960's and graduated from Beloit Catholic High School in 1968. Continuing Education included a bachelor’s...

Wayne Westphal

Wayne Westphal

May 9, 2021

Surrounded by his loving wife and family, Wayne Westphal reluctantly, but peacefully passed away on May 9, 2021. He was 86 years young.

He was born on March 19, 1935, to Floyd and Julia Westphal on a farm in Middleton township. Wayne was the youngest of two sons. His older brother Ken Westphal, passed away in 2009....

Donna Shelhamer

Donna Shelhamer

May 9, 2021

Donna Jean Shelhamer, age 85, passed away on Sunday May 9, 2021, at Stoughton Meadows Assisted Living, with family by her side, after a two year struggle with cancer.  She was born in Stoughton on July 11, 1935, to Adolph and Elleda (Johnson) Strommen.  Donna attended Stoughton schools and graduated in 1953. After graduating, she was proud of the...

Rita Sweeney

Rita Sweeney

May 9, 2021

Rita Christine Sweeney, age 69, died on Sunday, May 9th, after a long illness. Rita was born on September 27, 1951 in New London, Connecticut and grew up in Norwich, Connecticut, graduating from Norwich Free Academy in 1969.

Rita was in the first female class of Georgetown University’s Undergraduate College in Washington, DC. She graduated Summa Cum...

Joan Gordon

Joan Gordon

May 9, 2021

Joan E. Gordon, age 86, passed away at her home in Madison, WI on Sunday May 9th, 2021.

Joan had many passions in life including dance, art, music, environmental and geological science and rock climbing.  Joan graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a bachelor degree in dance in 1956.  She then went on to teach dance...

Barbara Gher-Henderson

Barbara Gher-Henderson

May 8, 2021

MADISON

Barbara Ann Gher-Henderson, age 75, passed away Friday, May 7, 2021 at Agrace HospiceCare, Fitchburg.

Barb was born in Richland Center, Wisconsin on February 9, 1946 to the late Donald and Dixie (McHome) Gher. She was united in marriage to Jeffrey L. Henderson in Sun Prairie on a crisp fall day, October 8, 1983....

Michael Gould

Michael Gould

May 8, 2021

MADISON - On  May 8, 2021, while sitting at home with his family, Michael Nathan Gould, emeritus professor of Oncology, died from the progression of ALS, with which he had been diagnosed at an advanced stage the previous summer.

Michael was born in 1947 and grew up in Jamaica, Queens (New York City).  His father,...

George Gialamas

George Gialamas

May 8, 2021

MADISON

George Gialamas… Husband, father, Papou, friend, CEO of the Gialamas Company, well-known Madison developer, and community leader, died peacefully at his home Saturday morning May 8, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.

George Thomas Gialamas was born in Chicago on October 20, 1938, to Thomas George and Demetra (Chibucos) Gialamas.

In his...

Lyle Moe

Lyle Moe

May 8, 2021

Stoughton - Lyle H. Moe, age 73, died on Saturday May 8, 2021. He was a lifelong Stoughton resident, living on the family farm.  He was born December 15, 1947 and graduated from Stoughton High School where he wrestled.  Lyle enlisted and served his country in the US Army.  Lyle’s passion was farming.

Lyle is survived by...

Marvin "Bud" Yngsdahl, Jr.

Marvin "Bud" Yngsdahl, Jr.

May 6, 2021

SUN PRAIRIE—Marvin I. “Bud” Yngsdahl, Jr., age 86, passed peacefully away on Thursday, May 6, 2021.  He was born on April 18, 1935 to Marvin, Sr. and Viola (Wilson) Yngsdahl, Sr.

Bud selflessly dedicated and was extremely proud to have served four years in the United State Air Force.  It was during this time that he also...

James "Jim" Predith

James "Jim" Predith

May 6, 2021

James (Jim) Benjamin Predith passed away on May 6, 2021, in Fitchburg, WI.

He was born in Oconto, WI on November 10, 1942, to Ruth and Harry Predith.  He attended Oconto High School and worked at the local pickle factory.  He attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he supported himself for 4 years and received a degree...

Kenneth Moore

Kenneth Moore

May 6, 2021

SUN PRAIRIE-- Kenneth DeWayne Moore, Major(R), age 75, of Sun Prairie, WI passed away on May 6, 2021 at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on June 7, 1945 in Muscatine, Iowa. He was raised and adopted by Harry and Mildred (Seward) Moore, his grandparents. He graduated from Louisa Muscatine HS in Letts, IA in 1963. He married Cynthia Rose Blaesing...

Jan Hyatt

Jan Hyatt

May 5, 2021

Jan Valerie (Hogoboom) Hyatt, 37, of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin was tragically taken on Wednesday, May 5th, 2021 in Sun Prairie. Jan Valerie Hogoboom was born at Cherry Point Naval Hospital, North Carolina on June 27th, 1983 at 5:45 p.m. EST to Glen T. and Roberta (Perlmutter) Hogoboom. Jan lived in North Carolina where her father was stationed in the...

Clarence Sorensen

Clarence Sorensen

May 4, 2021

The Villages, FL / DeForest, WI

Clarence Bernard Sorensen (Barney), 95, of The Villages, FL, passed away at the Legacy Nursing Home in DeForest, WI on Tuesday, May 4 at 11:46am surrounded by his loving family.   Born on March 18, 1926 in Kenosha, WI to the late Theodore and Pearl (Anderson) Sorensen.

Immediately after high...

Christine Cookson

Christine Cookson

May 3, 2021

Madison – Christine Elizabeth Morrison Cookson, age 87, of Madison, Wisconsin, died peacefully on May 3, 2021, surrounded by family, and lovingly cared for by Agrace HospiceCare. Christine was a remarkable woman.  She touched many lives with her generous and positive spirit, charm, intelligence, and beautifully expressive nature.

Christine was born the third of nine...

Sheldon Schall

Sheldon Schall

May 3, 2021

Sheldon Harvey Schall, age 73, passed away with his family at his side on Monday, May 3, 2021. Sheldon was born on September 20, 1947 to the late Harvey and Doris (Esch) Schall in Shullsburg, WI and was the oldest of four children. From birth to college, Sheldon resided in 8 parsonages throughout Wisconsin due to his father's work...

Robert "Bobby" Sobek

Robert "Bobby" Sobek

May 3, 2021

Madison - Robert “Bobby” Dean Sobek, age 84, loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, was called home to God on May 3, 2021.

Bob was born on June 7, 1936, in Muscoda, WI, the son of Joseph and Helen (Pospichal) Sobek. He graduated from Madison Central High School in 1954. In 1957, on a snowy January...

Betty Brudnicki

Betty Brudnicki

May 2, 2021

Stoughton- Betty June Brudnicki, age 89, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 2, 2021 from the Skaalen Home.  She had a long and lustrous life in the banking world.  Betty is survived by her nephew, Terry (Barbara) Sheldon, and other nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents; and six siblings.  Rest in...

Anne Lobenstein

Anne Lobenstein

May 2, 2021

Anne Lobenstein, 58, died May 2, 2021, on her 34th wedding anniversary, with her family by her side, in Madison, Wisc.

Mrs. Lobenstein was born January 4th, 1963, in Milwaukee, WIsc., to Edward and Jean Jagodzinski.

She graduated from Hamilton High School in Milwaukee, Wisc., in 1981, and attended the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, where she...

Bette Nelson

Bette Nelson

May 2, 2021

Stoughton – Bette Lorraine Nelson, age 94, passed away peacefully on Sunday May 2, 2021 at Stoughton Meadows.  Bette was born August 29, 1926 in Edgerton to the late John and Gunda (Larson) Jenson.  She married Arvid “Bud” Nelson on July 27, 1942.  Bette worked for 33 years for Dane County in clerical work, and in retirement worked at...

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