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.

Jean Morris

Jean Morris

Mar 16, 2021

Stoughton- Jean Morris, age 94, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at St. Mary's Hospital with her family by her side.  She was born in Richland County on September 27, 1926, the daughter of Cecil and Bernice Jones.  Jean graduated from Viola High School in 1944. On April 7, 1947 she married Kenneth Morris of Richland County.  They...

Eileen "Leenar" Halbleib

Eileen "Leenar" Halbleib

Mar 16, 2021

Eileen “Leenar” Halbleib, age 72, passed away peacefully at her home on March 16, 2021, after fighting a year-long courageous battle against pancreatic cancer.  Leenar was born on August 30, 1948, in Columbus, Wisconsin, the daughter of Henry and Marion (Flagg) Weisensel.  She graduated from Columbus High School in 1966.

Leenar was a beloved crossing guard for the Middleton-Cross Plains area school district...

Juanita Ehrke

Juanita Ehrke

Mar 16, 2021

Cambridge- Juanita Rose Robbins Ehrke, 96, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2021 in Cambridge, Wisconsin.  She was blessed with good health for most of her 96-1/2 years. More important, she lived life to the fullest, always curious about people and places near and far. Juanita gave her children many gifts throughout her life. She gave them life, the...

Jean Frank

Jean Frank

Mar 15, 2021

(Phyllis) Jean Brown Frank died on the evening of Monday, March 15, 2021 in Madison.  Jean was born in Iowa City, Iowa in 1934, the daughter of Dr. Merle J. and Lisette E. Brown.

Jean graduated from Davenport Central High School in 1952. After graduation, she was initiated into the P.E.O. Sisterhood, and enjoyed participating in philanthropic...

Cheryl Fulton

Cheryl Fulton

Mar 15, 2021

Cheryl Ann Fulton (DeForest/Sun Prairie/Stoughton) age 57, traded her boxing gloves for angel wings on March 15, 2021 after a short but hard battle with breast cancer. This was her second fight with breast cancer and though she is no longer here she never let cancer win.  She was born July 24, 1963 in Fond Du Lac, WI, the...

Christine Chisholm

Christine Chisholm

Mar 15, 2021

WAUNAKEE-Christine M. Chisholm, age 48, of Waunakee passed away March 15, 2021 of Pancreatic Cancer surrounded by close family members.

Christine was born on February 5, 1973 to Steven L. and Karen P. (Fry) Chisholm in Annapolis, MD.  She graduated from West Salem High School "91" and Upper Iowa University "96".

She was employed by...

Leo Heimbecker

Leo Heimbecker

Mar 15, 2021

Leo Heimbecker, age 93, died on Monday March 15, 2021 following a long illness. A private service will be held at St. John’s Catholic Church on Saturday, March 20,2021 and the Mass will be livestreamed at 11:00 a.m. at stjb.org for the general public. A complete obituary will follow in Sundays State Journal.

Patricia "Pat" Droes

Patricia "Pat" Droes

Mar 15, 2021

McFarland- Patricia Ann Droes, age 77, passed away on Monday, March 15, 2021 at Agrace HospiceCare surrounded by her family.  She was born in Richland Center on May 8, 1943 the daughter of Ida Zelma (Brown) Grant and T. Francis Foley.  On November 9, 1963 Pat married Lorenz R. Droes in Reedsburg.  Pat attended Madison Business College where she...

Roger Auby

Roger Auby

Mar 15, 2021

Roger William Auby died on March 15, 2021 at the age of 87.

Roger was born on March 8, 1934 in Stoughton WI to Bennie and Ida (Kruse) Auby. Roger attended Stoughton High School where he graduated in 1952. Roger married Lavelle Laher on October 18, 1958 in Medford, WI and together raised 3 children. He spent...

Linda Dawson

Linda Dawson

Mar 14, 2021

Linda Dawson – July 14, 1950 – March 14, 2021

MADISON - In her own words: written by Linda in February 2021

If you are reading this, I left this earth on March 14, 2021. Let me assure you that, to me, my life was a fulfilling adventure – fun, unique, filled with love. I...

Glenn Thomas

Glenn Thomas

Mar 14, 2021

Glenn Michael Thomas died of a broken heart on Sunday, March 14th, 2021 both literally as the result of a failed heart surgery and metaphorically as he had to leave his beloved family behind.

Glenn was born in Teaneck, New Jersey on March 26th, 1957 to Kathleen and Harold Thomas as the second of six children. He...

Clarice Linderud

Clarice Linderud

Mar 14, 2021

Stoughton- Clarice Yvonne Linderud, age 92, passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at her home in Stoughton.  She was born in the Township of Dunn on March 7, 1929, the daughter of Andrew and Bertha Sime.  Clarice graduated from Stoughton High School class of 1947.  On February 16, 1950 she married Earl Junior Linderud.  Clarice worked as the...

James Turczyn

James Turczyn

Mar 14, 2021

James F. Turczyn, 1939-2021, passed away after a brief illness on March 14. Survived by his wife of 54 years Sandie (nee Zimmerman), daughter Melissa (Jeremy) Endres, grandson Hayden James Endres, furry buddy Gus, other friends and relatives.  Jim retired from Briggs and Stratton after working for Harley Davidson, Nordberg Mfg. and Bucyrus Erie.  Jim owned and managed Casino...

Weldon "Don" Shelp

Weldon "Don" Shelp

Mar 13, 2021

MADISON – Weldon Donald “Don” Shelp, 85, of Madison, passed away on March 13, 2021 at UW Hospital with his loving wife and family by his side. He was born on March 6, 1936 in Appleton to Donald and Bernice (LeFevre) Shelp.

Don grew up in Weyauwega and attended the UW-Madison from 1954 to 1958, where he...

Richard "Dick" Schmitz

Richard "Dick" Schmitz

Mar 13, 2021

Richard “Dick” Schmitz, age 84, of Waunakee, passed away at home on Saturday, March 13, 2021, after a long battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). He was born on September 26, 1936 to Herbert and Hildegarde (Ripp) Schmitz.

Richard attended St. John’s School and Waunakee High School before serving 3 years in the U.S. Army. He later...

Kenneth Robertson

Kenneth Robertson

Mar 12, 2021

Kenneth “Ken” Allen Robertson passed away unexpectedly in his home on Friday March 12, 2021, at age 89.  He was born on October 9, 1931 in Fresno, California to Dennie M Robertson and Nora Leola Robertson.  He grew up in Sanger, California and graduated from Sanger Union High School in June 1950.  In his teenage years he...

Lauretta "Laurie" Kluge

Lauretta "Laurie" Kluge

Mar 12, 2021

CAMBRIDGE--Lauretta “Laurie” Kluge passed away with her family by her side on Friday, March 12, 2021 at the young age of 66.  She was born on January 16, 1955 in Big Spring, Texas to Robert and Darlene (Helm) Sperry. Graduating from La Follette High School in 1974. Laurie married the love of her life Denny Kluge Sept. 6, 1980....

Jeffrey Durkee

Jeffrey Durkee

Mar 11, 2021

MADISON – Jeffrey Allen Durkee, 66, of Madison, passed away on March 11, 2021 at Skaalen Nursing Home in Stoughton after a very long illness. Jeffrey was a lifelong resident of Madison. He was born August 8, 1954, to Donald and Patricia (Loy) Durkee.

In his earlier years, Jeff enjoyed the outdoors and fishing with his dad...

Phillip Neath

Phillip Neath

Mar 11, 2021

Phillip E. Neath, age 69, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021, at Nazareth Health & Rehabilitation in Stoughton. He was born in Stoughton on September 23, 1951, the son of John and Eleanor Neath. After Eleanor’s unexpected passing, he was looked after by Ronald and Theresa Olsen. Phillip was employed at MARC in both the Mt. Horeb and...

Jeanne Silverberg

Jeanne Silverberg

Mar 11, 2021

Jeanne Ruth Silverberg, age 90 of Madison, Wis., passed away peacefully on March 10, 2021, after a short illness.  Jeanne was the calming voice of reason no matter what the problem. That voice, along with her beautiful smile, will be in our hearts forever.

Born in the Bronx, Jeanne was an avid Brooklyn Dodgers fan even though...

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