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.
Ardys Pfundheller
Feb 10, 2021
STOUGHTON-Ardys M. Pfundheller passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 10th after a life well-lived. She was a calm, quiet and smiling presence until the end.
Ardys was born July 19, 1929 in Stoughton, WI to Theodore and Mabel (Sperloen) Holtan. She grew up with her brother Fritz on a farm in Pleasant Springs, attending country school and...
Thomas "Tom" Heibel
Feb 9, 2021
Thomas “Tom” Robert Heibel, age 56, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 in Madison, WI. He was born on December 16, 1964, the son of the late Robert Heibel and Marilyn (Laufenberg) Heibel. Tom graduated from Waunakee High School in 1983 and participated in cross country and track where he earned many awards. He went on to...
Wanda Lance
Feb 8, 2021
Wanda Faye (Adams) Lance will be dearly missed by her loved ones. She passed away peacefully on February 8, 2021, at 95 years old. Wanda was the youngest of 9 children born to Bertha Madge and Arthur Adams in St. Joseph, MO, on September 12, 1925.
On Wanda’s birthday in 1947, she married Stephen Vailey Lance Jr....
Jacob Eith
Feb 8, 2021
Stoughton- Jacob R. Eith, age 27, died suddenly and without warning on Monday, February 8, 2021. He was born in Madison on January 19, 1994, the son of Michael and Rebecca Eith. Jacob earned Eagle Scout Rank in 2008. He graduated from Stoughton High School in 2012. Jacob had a passion for carpentry and worked as a carpenter for...
Donna Moran
Feb 8, 2021
Waunakee, WI - With the heaviest of hearts the Moran family lost Donna Mae Moran (Armstrong) on February 8th, 2021. Donna Moran of Waunakee passed away at her home unexpectedly at the age of 89. She was born on July 5th, 1931, in Madison, WI the daughter of Bryant and Elizabeth Armstrong. She married Floyd (Rusty) Moran on August 22nd,...
George Klasek
Feb 7, 2021
Madison: George James Klasek, age 70, of Madison, WI, passed away on Sunday, February 7th, 2021 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg, WI, after a hard-fought, seven-and-a-half year battle with cancer. He was born on January 27th, 1951, in Berwyn, IL, the son of Joan and Frank Klasek. He attended Riverside Brookfield High School in Riverside, IL, and majored in...
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.
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