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.
Pierre Seguin
Jan 6, 2025
Our dear son, brother, uncle, great uncle and friend, Pierre, left us on January 6, 2025 with sweet memories of his kind heart and gentle ways. Pierre was born May 31, 1960 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, WI to Barbara Rehmann Seguin and Charles Pierre Seguin.
He attended Beloit schools and graduated from Beloit Memorial High School. Pierre earned an Associate...
David R. Randolph
Jan 6, 2025
David R. Randolph passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025 peacefully at home, surrounded by his family. He was born on March 2,1936 in Elroy, WI to his parents Harold and Martha (Subera) Randolph. He graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1954.
Dave spent 8 years in the Air Force before starting a 39-year career in the insurance business, mostly as...
Henry Edward “Bud” Zander
Jan 6, 2025
Waunakee/ Cross Plains
Henry Edward “Bud” Zander of Waunakee/ Cross Plains, Wisconsin, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and community leader, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2025, at the age of 98 (or 1177 months, as he liked to say and celebrate).
Born on December 6, 1926, in Cross Plains, Wisconsin, Bud was the cherished son of Henry L. and Loretta I....
Harvey E. Soldner
Jan 5, 2025
Harvey E. Soldner, age 89 died peacefully on Sunday January 5th, 2025 at Sun Prairie Health Care Center. Born on March 25, 1935 in Madison Wisconsin. Harvey was a lifelong resident of Sun Prairie and was employed by the Sun Prairie Street Department for 40 years, spending many of those years behind the wheel of a snow plow or a...
Walter H. "Wally" Ripp
Jan 4, 2025
Walter H. “Wally” Ripp passed away on January 4, 2025, following a brave three-month battle from injuries sustained in a fall. He passed peacefully after being surrounded by his loving family.
Wally was born on May 16, 1936, to Chris and Irene (Statz) Ripp in Waunakee. He was educated by the sisters of St. Agnes at St. John's School before graduating...
Judith Marie Thompson
Jan 3, 2025
Madison - Judith M. (Gram) Thompson, 89, passed away on January 3rd, 2025. She was the second child born to Laurence and Isabel Gram in West Allis, Wisconsin on March 25th, 1935. Judy graduated from Nathan Hale High School in 1952, attended UW-Milwaukee Extension for one year, and then transferred to the University of Wisconsin-Madison where she completed her B.S....
Charles Francis "Chuck" Koranda
Jan 3, 2025
Charles Francis (Chuck) Koranda, of Waunakee, WI, born September 18, 1947 passed away peacefully at home on January 3, 2025.
He spent his youth in Milwaukee with his two sisters, Lil Fahrenkrug and Mary Jo Koranda. After graduating from Granville High School in 1965, Chuck enlisted in the US Army in the Warrant Officer Flight Program in April 1967. After completing...
William H. Woodbridge
Jan 3, 2025
William Howard Woodbridge, 87, of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, passed away at his residence on Friday, January 3, 2025.
He was born on August 1, 1937, in L’Anse, Michigan to Earnest John and Cora Esther (Irwin) Woodbridge, the youngest of 6 siblings. He attended Graveraet High School in Marquette, Michigan and joined the US Navy after graduation. After leaving the Navy, he...
Ann Lorene Marten
Jan 2, 2025
Ann Lorene Marten, age 74, of Wisconsin Rapids, WI, passed away surrounded by her family, on Thursday, January 2, 2025 following a 20-year battle with cancer.
Ann was born in Eau Claire on June 10, 1950 to Loren and Sybil Schelley. Ann graduated from Memorial High School. She worked at Bulls Eye Credit Union in Wisconsin Rapids for 25 years.
She enjoyed...
Thomas Frederick Collier Spencer Warner MD
Jan 2, 2025
Dr. Thomas Frederick Spencer Collier Warner (a.k.a. Tom, TW, Doc, Freddie, Gramps) passed away peacefully following a short illness on January 2, 2025. He was born on November 3, 1941 in Dublin, Ireland. Tom’s early education was in a two-room schoolhouse in rural Ireland. (He enjoyed telling stories of the rats running across the floorboards.) Tom earned his doctorate in...
Eugene "Gene" Gilbert
Jan 2, 2025
Eugene “Gene” Rex Gilbert, age 82, of Madison, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 2, 2025; reunited with his wife, Barbara, in eternal life.
He was born on August 20, 1942 in Madison, the son of Edward and Sadie (Lake) Gilbert. He graduated from Madison East High School in 1960. After high school, he worked for AJ Sweets Company,...
Margarete Olsen
Jan 1, 2025
MADISON – Margarete (Peggy) Olsen, age 76, was called home on Wednesday afternoon, January 1, 2025, after suffering a cardiac event. Margarete was surrounded by her children when she passed away.
Margarete was born December 9, 1948, on a United States military base in Heidelberg Germany, and first arrived in the U.S. when she was very young. Margarete grew up in...
Timothy J. Carmichael
Jan 1, 2025
Tim was born on May 1, 1964, in Hammond Indiana.
Tim attended school in Sun Prairie, graduated from SPHS in 1982. He attended Northwestern University and graduated with a degree in Economics in 1986. He attended the University of Wisconsin – Madison and graduated with a degree in Law in 1990.
Tim loved playing sports. He played baseball, basketball, and football throughout...
Donna (Ness) Ripp
Jan 1, 2025
Donna (Ness) Ripp, age 90, of Cross Plains passed away peacefully on Jan. 1, 2025. She will be deeply missed by her daughters, Patty Voss, Joni (Neil) Ripp, Beverly (Keith) Hellenbrand; 15 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Darlene Brisky, Audrey Attoe; and brothers, Richard, Charlie and Don Ness.
Donna was preceded in death by her husband, George Ripp; son Roger;...
Edward Gene Smith Jr.
Dec 31, 2024
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Edward Smith, a devoted and loving husband, father, brother and uncle, on Thursday, December 31, 2024. He was born on October 10, 1954 in St. Louis, Missouri. Ed graduated from Beloit Memorial High School and attended University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire in Eau Claire. On August 24, 1985...
George John Scocos
Dec 31, 2024
George John Scocos 77, of Madison, passed away the morning of Tuesday, December 31st after a series of illnesses which resulted in him being placed in hospice care for the past few months. Shortly after Father Christodoulos Margellos of the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church provided final blessings, George took his last breath.
George was born on November 14, 1947, to John...
Esther Irene Schmidt
Dec 30, 2024
At age 97, Esther Irene Schmidt passed away peacefully on December 30, 2024 surrounded by her family. Esther was born on April 18, 1927 on the family farm to her parents Sylvester and Leona (Richter) Epping in New Munster, Wisconsin, the third of eleven children. Although her high school education was interrupted for two years to help raise her youngest...
Janet Roessler
Dec 30, 2024
Madison – Janet Mary “Adler” Roessler, age 97, passed away on Monday December 30, 2024 at Oak Park Place. She was born on June 16, 1927 in Ashton Corners, the daughter of John and Pauline Adler. She married Anthony Roessler on November 24, 1951 in Madison, Wisconsin.
Janet Worked for the State of Wisconsin. She was a member of the V.F.W....
Pankaja Hanumadass
Dec 30, 2024
Dr. Pankaja Hanumadass passed away on December 30, 2024 at 8:25 a.m. at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. Pankaja was born in Zampani, India on March 1st 1942 to Ramanadha Rao and Kameswari Palaparthi. She was the eldest child of seven. Inspired by the early loss of her mother at age fourteen, Pankaja gave up her love of botany to...
Megan Ann Flood
Dec 29, 2024
Waunakee: Megan Ann Flood, age 46, passed away Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024 from health complications brought on by her long battle with alcohol addiction. She was born Dec. 21, 1978 in Woodstock, IL the daughter of Richard and Janice Flood. Megan received her Bachelors of Arts in Sociology in 2001, and later her Juris Doctor from the University of Wisconsin...
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