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.

Edward Goralski

Edward Goralski

Jul 24, 2021

Edward William Goralski passed away on July 24,2021, surrounded by family at the University of Wisconsin hospital in Madison, WI.

He was born on October 27, 1943, to Edward John Goralski and Lorraine Emily Goralski, née Kraisinger.  He grew up in Cicero and Berwyn, IL, and attended Morton High School and Morton Junior college.  On May 16,...

William Harvey

William Harvey

Jul 23, 2021

William (Bill) Harvey, be loved son, father, husband, brother, uncle, farrier and friend, passed away on Friday, July 23rd. He was born February 6th, 1952 in Madison, Wi to Paul and Janet (Felland) Harvey. His family moved to Stoughton in 1960 where he graduated from high school in 1971. He was a very competitive athlete in school, participating in...

Beverly Powers

Beverly Powers

Jul 23, 2021

Beverly Jane Powers, age 87, of Monona, WI, passed away on Friday July 23rd 2021 at the hospital.

She was born on April 20th 1934, in Madison, the daughter of Earl N. and Myrtle (Sveum) Powers.

She lived in Madison most of her life and surrounding areas in later years, she graduated from West High...

Norman Raberding

Norman Raberding

Jul 23, 2021

Madison – Norman Lee Raberding (“Bumpa”), 92, passed away July 23, 2021.  He was born October 25, 1928 in Anthony, Kansas to Wesley and Lillian Raberding.  After graduating from Harper High School (KS) he was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1950 and served 2 years in the Corp of Engineers during the Korean War. ...

Dennis Bruggink

Dennis Bruggink

Jul 21, 2021

Madison - Dennis Carl Bruggink of Madison, Wisconsin, age 69, passed away on July 21, 2021 at Agrace Hospice.  He was born on May 3, 1952 in Sheboygan Wisconsin to Dirk John (John) Bruggink and Sarah Dorothy (Lubbers) Bruggink. Dennis was married for 40 years to Joan.

He was especially proud of his Dutch heritage and always wondered...

Henry Klimowicz Jr.

Henry Klimowicz Jr.

Jul 21, 2021

Madison - Henry Klimowicz Jr. passed away peacefully at home from Parkinson's disease on July 21, 2021. Hank was born on September 29, 1945 on the near south side of Milwaukee. After he moved to West Allis with his family in 1953, Hank found his passion for the outdoors and natural world, spending countless hours exploring the fields around...

Earl Weisensel

Earl Weisensel

Jul 21, 2021

Sun Prairie

Earl V. Weisensel, age 80, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, after a long three-year battle with health issues. He was born December 24, 1940, in Columbus, son of Le Roy and Evelyn Traver (Gugel) Weisensel.

Earl worked for the University of Wisconsin- Madison, as a security officer for 40 years. He...

Darrel Alberts

Darrel Alberts

Jul 20, 2021

SUN PRAIRIE-Darrel Alberts, age 79, was called to heaven on Tuesday, July 20, 2021.  He was born on August 18, 1941, in Britton, SD the son of Joe and Violet (Leuning) Alberts and lived most of his life in Dell Rapids.  Darrel graduated from Trent High School.  Shortly after, he joined the Army Reserves.  He started a job in...

Richard Pfahler

Richard Pfahler

Jul 19, 2021

Richard Allen Pfahler, “Dick”, age 74, passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack on Monday, July 19, 2021. Dick was born in Madison, WI on March 11, 1947 to the late Donald and Mae Pfahler. His early life was spent in Beaver Dam Wisconsin. His family moved to Madison when he was in 7th grade. He married the love...

Joan Reinholtz

Joan Reinholtz

Jul 19, 2021

Madison – Joan Marie Hooper Reinholtz, age 88, passed away on July 19, 2021, peacefully with her good friend Carol Peterson by her side at Agrace.  Joan was born on March 16, 1933 to loving parents John “Jack” and Agnes (Mell) Hooper in Palmyra WI, growing up there on the family farm.  She married Stanley Reinholtz October 15, 1955. ...

Terrill "Terry" Stewart

Terrill "Terry" Stewart

Jul 19, 2021

Stewart, Terrill P. “Terry”

Madison:  Terrill P. “Terry” Stewart, age 89, died July 19, 2021.  Terry was born in Belleville Wisconsin on September 14, 1931, the son of Roy L. and Mabel L. Stewart.  He graduated from Mazomanie High School in 1949 and from UW La Crosse in 1957 and was employed at the Aeronautical Chart &...

Bonnie Livesey

Bonnie Livesey

Jul 18, 2021

Bonnie Marie Livesey, age 78, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, July 18, 2021.

She was pre-deceased by her loving and devoted husband, John P. Livesey; her parents, Thomas Charles Clements and Annabelle (Peck) Clements; her brother, Thomas James Clements; her sister, Sue Ann Krueger; and by her granddaughter, Erica Fleming.

Bonnie was...

John Asleson

John Asleson

Jul 18, 2021

STOUGHTON - John E. Asleson, age 80, passed away on Sunday July 18, 2021, at Oregon Manor.  He was born June 26, 1941, at Stoughton Hospital, the son of the late Obert T. and Karen (Olson) Asleson.  He married Wanda Ann Fessenden on July 1, 1961, at First Lutheran Church in Stoughton.

In high school, John had...

Ellen Roberts

Ellen Roberts

Jul 18, 2021

Madison – Ellen Dean (Rabenhorst) Roberts (nee Busse), passed away on July 18th, 2021, in Madison, following a brief illness. She was born on July 20th, 1932, in Birchwood, WI to farmers Lee and Grace Busse.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her elder sister, Marjorie Robotka, of Birchwood; her first husband, Paul William Rabenhorst;...

Lois Rossmiller

Lois Rossmiller

Jul 17, 2021

Lois C. Rossmiller (nee: Koch) passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at the age of 94.  She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Richard; sons Dan (Sally), Stuart (Polly Panosh), and David (Wendy); and grandchildren Claire (Ciel), Leo, Sophia, Julia, and Lydia.   Further survived by other relatives and friends.

A visitation for Lois will...

Donna Dorn

Donna Dorn

Jul 17, 2021

Waunakee – Donna G. Dorn passed away peacefully at the age of 85 on July 17, 2021.  Donna was born on December 25, 1935, in Richland Center, WI to Gordon and Edna Smith.  She married Al Dorn on Sept. 6, 1952.  They purchased the family farm and continued to operate it for their lifetime together.  She was a lifelong...

Joanne Sprecher

Joanne Sprecher

Jul 17, 2021

Madison – Joanne (Stevenson) Sprecher, age 76, passed away on July 17, 2021, at Sienna Meadows in Oregon, Wisconsin, after a long struggle with early-onset vascular dementia.

She was born on July 7, 1945, in Madison, Wisconsin, daughter of Kenneth and Agnes (Ulvestad) Stevenson. The youngest of four children, Joanne grew up on the farm...

Henry Acker, Jr.

Henry Acker, Jr.

Jul 17, 2021

Waunakee--Henry A. Acker, Jr. died Saturday, July 17, 2021.

He was born at home on August 23, 1924 to Henry and Veronica Acker. On October 11, 1947 he married Dolores Hilgendorf. They have seven children: Barbara (Steve) Parrell, Tom (Mary) Acker, Linda (Kent) Adler, Sue (Ken) Ripp, Mary (Loran) Schulz, Judy (Jim) Weitzel and Jenny (David Naumann)...

Sharon Griesbach

Sharon Griesbach

Jul 16, 2021

Sharon Ann Griesbach, age 80, of Madison, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on July 16th, 2021. She was born on November 30th, 1940 in Madison, WI to Eola (Strick) and Ferdinand Wipperfurth. Sharon married, Thomas Hellenbrand and they had six children.  She worked as a bookkeeper in the family business, Mobile Glass, until 1992.

On May...

Mary Hansen

Mary Hansen

Jul 14, 2021

Born on May 26, 1934, in Madison, WI, to Edmond Hansen and Elizabeth (Fox) Hansen, Mary Elizabeth Hansen was destined to live a life that concentrated on helping and loving others more than herself.  She was a life-long resident of the Madison area. Mary died on July 14, 2021, at Alden Estates of Jefferson, WI, after a long-term illness....

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