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.
Thomas Gitter
Nov 11, 2025
Thomas Joseph Gitter, born on Oct 29, 1925, in Hortonville, WI died peacefully with family by his side on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11, 2025. He was the beloved son of the late Edwin and Burnette Gitter.
Tom is survived by his wife, Louise Gitter (nee Hagen), whom he met at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. They were married for 73 years and...
Kenneth John Kennedy
Nov 10, 2025
Kenneth (Ken) Kennedy (86) of Madison, Wisconsin passed away November 10th, 2025.
Ken was born in Beaver Dam in 1938 to Clara and Joseph. He grew up in Watertown and graduated high school in 1957. Throughout high school and college he worked at Mullins Dairy to support himself. He met Sharon, his wife of 60 years, in high school and they...
Judith "Judy" A. Lyman
Nov 9, 2025
Lyman, Judith Ann Madison / Sarasota, Florida
Judith Ann Lyman, née Sanford, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2025. She was born on February 1, 1941, to Orville and Beulah Sanford and grew up in the close-knit community of La Farge, Wisconsin. Judy graduated from La Farge High School and later attended Madison Business College.
In 1959, Judy was honored as first...
Kimberly Schmudlach
Nov 9, 2025
Kimberly Jean "Kim" Schmudlach, age 57, passed away on November 9, 2025, in Madison, Wisconsin. Born on August 4, 1968, in Madison, she spent her life rooted in the community that shaped her and which she gave so much back to in return.Kim was the beloved daughter of Florence Schmudlach and the late Thomas Schmudlach. She grew up in Poynette,...
Donna Belle Calvert
Nov 8, 2025
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Donna Belle Calvert, age 89, passed away surrounded by family at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg on Saturday, November 8, 2025. She was born October 30, 1936 the daughter of Myron and Sara (Maddrell) Williams in Beloit, WI.
Donna attended Evansville...
Lucas John Tonstad
Nov 7, 2025
Lucas “Luke” John Tonstad, age 32, of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away on November 7, 2025, at UW Hospital in Madison after a tough battle against a rare illness.
Luke was born on July 30, 1993, in Madison, Wisconsin, to Rick and Judy Tonstad. He loved being with family and friends, all of whom cherished his humor, kindness, and generous spirit.
Luke is...
Jeannette A. Smithback
Nov 6, 2025
Jeannette A. Smithback, age 87, passed away on November 6, 2025 at St. Mary’s Hospital. She was born on August 24, 1938 in Woodburn, Orgeon the daughter of Joseph and Violet (Bratvold) LaBansky. She married Raymond Smithback on May 18, 1963 in Rockford, Illinois.
Jan was a generous, loving and authentic woman who shined so bright. She was known for and...
Sneh Rihani
2025
Smt. Sneh Rihani, wife of Shri Om Prakash Rihani passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. She was 77 years old and lived in Madison, Wisconsin for the past five years. She was born in the village of Hoshiarpur, in the state of Punjab in India and was the youngest of nine siblings.
Sneh was married to Om for nearly...
Penny Lamb
Nov 4, 2025
Penny L Lamb, 73, of Madison passed away on November 4, 2025, at UW Hospital with her daughters by her side.
Penny was born on January 4, 1952, in Monroe, WI to Bert & Isabel (Sandley) Beecher.
Penny was one of seven children who she had remained close with throughout her life.
Penny enjoyed taking short trips to the casino, reading, gardening &...
John F. Komoroske
Nov 3, 2025
On November 3rd, John left this world to explore infinity amidst great Love and Light.
John was born in Algoma, Wisconsin February 11, 1937, to Dr. Frank and Sybil (Lidral) Komoroske.
He graduated from Algoma High School and received a Bachelor of Music degree from Lawrence College Conservatory, Appleton and a Master of Music Education degree from VanderCook College of Music, Chicago....
Edward S. Chapman Jr.
Nov 2, 2025
Edward S. Chapman, 81, died November 2, 2025, following a life filled with an excellent family, fine friends, and many adventures.
Born March 23, 1944, in Winchester, Massachusetts, he was the son of Edward S. and Mary Catherine (Longfield) Chapman. He was the 25-year husband of Anne Marie Van Duzor of Fitchburg, formerly of Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
A 1962 graduate of...
Wanda Ashman
Nov 1, 2025
Wanda (Wendy Mukluk) Loraine Ashman died November 1, 2025 from acute exacerbation of interstitial lung disease while also dealing with dermatomyositis, breast cancer and numerous complications from radiation and chemotherapy treatment. Wendy always said s/he wasn’t fighting or battling cancer, but was tolerating it with whimpering acceptance. S/he had previously survived stage 4 colon cancer with liver metastasis.
Wendy was born...
Tracey Ellen Monroe
Nov 1, 2025
Tracey Ellen Monroe passed peacefully into the arms of our Lord on Saturday, November 1st at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, Wisconsin.
Born October 9, 1970, Tracey was the third-born daughter of Emil Joseph Liebewein, Jr. and Mary Ellen (Spangler) Liebewein, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her best friend and loving husband of 23 years, Lanty Monroe, and...
Nick Kueber
Oct 31, 2025
Lieutenant Colonel Nickolaus Ambrose Kueber, age 91, “slipped the surly bonds of earth…and touched the face of God”, on Friday, October 31, 2025, at his home. He was born in Hubbard County, Minnesota, near the headwaters of the Mississippi, on December 7, 1933.
Nick grew up in a large family on his Parent’s farm outside of Park Rapids, Minnesota. Hard work...
Gregory "Greg" A. Berkseth
Oct 30, 2025
Gregory “Greg” Berkseth passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on October 30, 2025 at Agrace Hospice in Madison following a courageous battle with cancer.
Gregory Allan Berkseth was born in Baldwin, Wisconsin on July 3, 1954, to Oscar and Celia Berkseth. He graduated from Baldwin-Woodville High School in 1972 and attended the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay, graduating...
Joyce A. Schulz
Oct 29, 2025
Joyce Ann Schulz, 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 29, 2025. She was born on May 3, 1943, in Watertown, and was a life-long resident of Deerfield. She was the daughter of Alford “Jack” and Bernice Wedvick, and sister of Dennis Wedvick.
A graduate of Deerfield High School and Honor Graduate of The American Academy for Medical and...
Rodney M. Goeden
Oct 29, 2025
Rodney M. Goeden, age 89, of Dane died October 29,2025, at UW Hospital in Madison. He was born February 26,1936 to Joe and Bertilla (Breunig) Goeden. Rodney married Louise Ziegler on March 5,1957 at St. Peter’s in Ashton.
Rodney worked in the Dane County Sheriff’s department for over 30 years until his retirement in 1994. He also was a lifelong farmer....
Ian Michael Kasten
Oct 28, 2025
Ian Michael Kasten, age 16, of Rockford, IL, passed away on October 28, 2025, at American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, WI. Born on April 25, 2009, Ian was our firstborn son and the purest soul we have ever known.
Ian lived with nonverbal autism and epilepsy, but those challenges never defined him. What did define him was his infectious laugh,...
Hilda Louise McCreight
Oct 28, 2025
The indomitable Hilda McCreight passed away peacefully at the age of 105 on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.
She was born Hilda Louise Horner on the 12th of February 1920, elder daughter of Meyers B. Horner and Lucille (Gump) Horner. The descendent of Swiss-German Church of the Brethren farmers and metal workers, she was born on her grandparents’ farm in Meyersdale, PA....
Orville "O.D." Wiemann
Oct 28, 2025
Orville Dale Wiemann, age 93, of Madison passed away peacefully October 28, 2025.
Born June 18, 1932, to John and Bena (Olsen) Wiemann, Alexander, Iowa, as second of 10 children. Married to DeLores Steenblock, September 29, 1950, they celebrated 72 years of marriage before her passing, and nine children; Michael, Jeffrey (Annette), Bruce (Dawn), Cheryl, Kevin (Sheila), Lorraine (Michael Randall), Curtis...
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