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.
Karen Haltaufderheide
Feb 7, 2021
Karen Ann Haltaufderheide, age 68, passed away peacefully after battling lung cancer. She was born on August 20, 1952 in Green Bay, Wisconsin, daughter to Wilmer and Lorraine (Kempfert) Pantzlaff. She was united in marriage to Gary Haltaufderheide on April 28, 1974 in Morrison. They were married 47 years and together raised two wonderful children, Heather and Eddie.
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Brian Leikness
Feb 7, 2021
Oregon- Brian R. Leikness, age 54, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Sunday, February 7, 2021. He was born on November 7, 1966, the son of Don and Nancy Leikness. Brian graduated from Stoughton High School. He was a hardworking man, a lifelong roofer who took pride in his work and enjoyed teaching his son the trade. Brian...
Roger Rulseh
Feb 6, 2021
Roger David Rulseh, 96, died on February 6, 2021 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg from complications of old age.
Roger was born in Mountain on October 30, 1924, to John C. and Elizabeth (Gunderson) Rulseh. He graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School, served in the U.S. Army during World War II, and graduated from the University of...
Mai Yang
Feb 6, 2021
Mai Yang, age 66, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021. Private family services will be held.
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Cress Center
6021 University Ave
Madison, WI 53705
Velma Schlipper
Feb 5, 2021
Velma (Vickie) Schlipper, age 83, formerly of Hayward, Wisconsin, passed away February 5, 2021 surrounded by family. Vickie was born August 3, 1937 in Chicago to the late Lloyd & Georgette Bauer. She married Jack Schlipper in 1967 and they celebrated 44 happy years of marriage until Jack passed in 2012.
Vickie was an incredible wife, mother,...
Raymond Greiber
Feb 4, 2021
Raymond "Ray" Arthur Greiber, age 90, passed away on Thursday, February 4th, 2021. He was born on August 13,1930 in the Township of Springfield, the son of Arthur and Christine (Endres) Greiber. He married Betty (Niesen) Greiber on January 10, 1956. He passed away surrounded by his loving wife Betty who just celebrated 65 years of marriage.
Ray was a...
Bonnie Meyer
Feb 4, 2021
Meyer, Bonnie Kay
Waunakee / Appleton: Bonnie Kay (Bernards) Meyer, 78, passed away on February 4, 2021, at Care Partners Assisted Living, Appleton, after a brief battle with brain cancer.
Bonnie was born on July 2, 1942 to Werner Bernards and Christine (Ubersetzig) Bernards. She attended St. John the Baptist Elementary School and graduated from...
Warren Weise
Feb 4, 2021
Sun Prairie
Warren J. Weise, age 81 years, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 4, 2021. He was born on April 23, 1939. On October 6, 1962 he married Arleen Walz in Milwaukee and moved to the Sun Prairie area in 1963 where they raised their three children. He was a great salesman and built a business...
Janice Giese
Feb 4, 2021
Janice M. Giese, age 81, passed away February 4, 2021 at Heritage Senior Living in Middleton. She was born May 14,1939 in Conover, Wisconsin to Leonard and Pearl (Thresher) Johnson.
Janice graduated from Eagle River H.S. in 1957. She attended Marquette University – School of Dentistry where she obtained her degree as a dental hygienist. She married her...

Janice Giese
Feb 4, 2021
Giese, Janice M
Middleton: Janice Marie Giese, age 81, passed away February 4, 2021 at Heritage Senior Living. She was born May 14, 1939. A gathering of family and friends will be held Monday, September 27, 2021 from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm at the Cress Center, 6021 University Ave. Madison, WI 53705.
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Linda "Lin" Watson
Feb 3, 2021
Linda “Lin” L. Watson, age 77, of Madison, passed away at home on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. She was born November 15, 1943, in Minneapolis, to Chester M. and Lora Lee (née Chase) Watson. Lin earned her Bachelor’s in journalism from the U of M – Minneapolis, and her Master’s in social work from UW Madison. She spent her...
Kenneth Arneson
Feb 3, 2021
Kenneth R. Arneson (known as Mr. A), 91, of Madison/Sun Prairie passed away peacefully on February 3, 2021 at Hyland Crossing Memory Care in Sun Prairie.
He was born on October 28, 1929 to Harold and Minnie (Milbrant) Arneson, Milton.
He was united in marriage to Janette McCoy on June 9, 1956 at the Methodist...
Teresa (Raimond) Brausen
Feb 2, 2021
Teresa Mary (Raimond) Brausen, age 95, passed away due to complications from Covid 19 on February 2, 2021. She was born the 2nd daughter of Anthony Raimondo and Providenza (Manderino) Raimondo on April 11, 1925 in Madison. She graduated from Central High School in Madison and supported the war efforts by working in a battery factory by day and...
Laura Schurman
Feb 2, 2021
Laura Lea Schurman (Thorson), 59, of Madison, WI beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and caring friend passed away peacefully at The Villa Middleton Village on Tuesday February 2, 2021.
Laura was born on March 13, 1961 in Minot North Dakota, to Alsie and William Thorson, and enjoyed the best bond with her siblings Alice, Bill, and Liz.
...Nancy Sprecher
Feb 2, 2021
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Nancy Joan (Nancy would want you to know it’s pronounced “Joe Ann”) Sprecher, 64, of Minneapolis Minnesota passed away at home on February 2, 2021. She was born on tax day, April 15, 1956, Baraboo Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Leslie and Lilah (Homuth) Sprecher.
Nancy (a.k.a. “Nert”, a nickname...
Donald Mccarty
Feb 1, 2021
Donald James McCarty, age 99, passed away on February 1, 2021, on the 125th anniversary of his father’s birth. He was born July 17, 1921, to James and Louise Golden McCarty in Sheshequin, Pennsylvania. Sheshequin was an idyllic place to grow up, according to Don, along the Susquehanna River and surrounded by hills. He attended the two-room Ulster School...
Richard Faust
Jan 31, 2021
Madison - Dick Faust was born on June 26, 1951 in Sumner, Iowa to Bob and Dorothy Faust. He explored several majors during his (many) undergraduate years, spanning the arts and sciences, while also working for a university newspaper and participating in anti-war activism. He ultimately graduated from Upper Iowa University with degrees in chemistry and biology.
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Lueva Irvin
Jan 30, 2021
Madison – Lueva Mae Irvin passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 30, 2021, at the age of 78, after an extraordinary life filled with love, laughter and family. Lueva was born on March 2, 1942, to John and Opal Lientz, in Urbana, IL. She met the love of her life, Thomas Irvin, at age 16. They were married four...
George "Randy" Fry
Jan 30, 2021
Marshall- George “Randy” Fry, 55, Scranton, PA, formerly of Marshall, WI, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on January 30, 2021. His wife of 13 years is the former Lynn Richardson.
Born in Madison, he was the son of Marge Cords Kerr and the late Ivan Fry. He was a 1983 graduate of D.C....
Margaret "Maggie" Werndli
Jan 30, 2021
Margaret Kristine Werndli left this world unexpectedly on January 30, 2021. She was beloved by her close family and friends who will miss her greatly.
Maggie was born July 3, 1998 in Madison, WI. She was funny, smart, caring, and had a wonderful sense of humor. She loved her friends and family very much. She was a...
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