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.

Dr. John Martner

Dr. John Martner

Nov 28, 2020

My wonderful, loving, funny, really smart and talented husband, Dr. John Martner, passed away peacefully after a brave 6 year battle with multiple myeloma.  He was my love and best friend.  He was much loved by his family and 6 grandchildren. John was born in Oklahoma and lived in a few places before he settled in Madison, Wisconsin. Although...

Jonathan Anderson

Jonathan Anderson

Nov 28, 2020

Sun Prairie – Jonathan M. “Jon” Anderson, age 40, passed away on Saturday November 28, 2020.  Jon was born March 12, 1980 in Portage to Michael and Julie Anderson.

He was the funniest, sweetest and most caring man you would ever meet.  Jon loved his family and spending time with his nieces and nephews.  He enjoyed action...

Rev. Thomas Loftus

Rev. Thomas Loftus

Nov 27, 2020

Rev. Thomas Ficken Loftus, age 87 of Madison, WI died peacefully on November 27, 2020 at Agrace Hospice in Madison, WI. Tom was born on February 16th, 1933 in Wenona, IL. He was the son of the late Dorothea J Schwab, and the grandson of the late Mrs. Anna Ficken. Tom is survived by his three brothers, Wally Schwab,...

George Little

George Little

Nov 27, 2020

Little, George D.

Middleton:  The world lost and amazing soul.  George D. Little, age 74, passed away on November 27, 2020 after a long and courageous battle with Lewy Bodies Dementia.  He was the son of George J. and Mildred (Orth) Little.

George was a devoted, dedicated, responsible employee as a police officer in Verona,...

Maria Regino-Guevara

Maria Regino-Guevara

Nov 26, 2020

Madison:  Maria Guadalupe Regino-Guevara, age 30, passed away on November 26, 2020 in Kalamazoo, MI.  She was born February 6, 1990 in Mexico, the daughter of Ma Jesus Guevara and Jorge J. Regino.

Maria was born in Mexico and moved to Madison when she was 6 years old.  She attended Memorial High School in Madison.  Maria worked...

Rick Steinhofer

Rick Steinhofer

Nov 25, 2020

Rick W. Steinhofer, age 68, of Madison passed away on November 25, 2020, at UW Hospital. Born May 29, 1952, to Gordon & Dorothy Steinhofer, he married Patricia M. Miller on May 10, 1980, in his birthplace here in Madison. Rick loved his family above all and enjoyed playing golf and spending time with his boys. On June 13,...

Robert Beckman

Robert Beckman

Nov 25, 2020

Robert Milo Beckman, age 91, passed away peacefully at UW Hospital on November 25, 2020.  Born on August 15th, 1929, on the family farm in Mazomanie, WI, he was the firstborn son of Milo and Grace (Salava) Beckman.  He lived most of his life in Madison, Wisconsin, graduating from Madison West High School in 1947 and graduating from UW...

Robert Gerndt

Robert Gerndt

Nov 25, 2020

Madison—Robert Gerndt passed away peacefully as he lay down to rest listening to his favorite music. Bob was born July 23, 1941. He is survived by his daughters, Valerie Shea (Steve) and Kathryn Gerndt; his sons, Matthew Gerndt (Teri) and Joseph Gerndt; six grandchildren, Laura, Elle, Tyler, Evan, Aaron, and Tanner; his sister, Mary Kuenn, his brother, Jim Gerndt,...

Lennie Bronte

Lennie Bronte

Nov 24, 2020

Stoughton- Lennie L. Bronte, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Stoughton Hospital.  He was born in Stoughton on May 30, 1931, the son of Lennie and Marion Bronte.  Lennie graduated from Stoughton High School in 1949.  On May 17, 1953 he married Elsa Rein.  Lennie retired as a car salesman after 40 years at Kayser...

Catherine Larson

Catherine Larson

Nov 24, 2020

Catherine Larson, age 94, of Sun Prairie, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020, at Agrace Hospice in Madison.  Catherine was the daughter of William and Helen Freidel. She married Elgin Larson in 1964.  Catherine enjoyed working at the Country Kitchen in Madison, the Porcelain Factory, and Colonial View in Sun Prairie.  She loved family gatherings, especially the time spent...

Clifford Voegeli

Clifford Voegeli

Nov 24, 2020

CLIFFORD EDWARDS VOEGELI, age 96, born June 18, 1924 in Belleville, WI and  died Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, WI. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Jacob Voegeli and Ethel Fern Edwards Voegeli, and his two sisters, Leta Mae Voegeli (Mrs. Nicholas) Sossong and Helen Nita Voegeli (Mrs. Kenneth) Hamff. He is...

Judith Sveum

Judith Sveum

Nov 23, 2020

Sveum, Judith A.

Waunakee: Judith Ann Sveum (Hillebrand) Passed away peacefully at the age of 78 at Agrace Hospice surrounded by her loved ones after her battle with cancer.

Judith was born on January 24th, 1942 in Cross plains to Jerome and Cora Hillebrand. She married Kenneth Sveum on November 26, 1960 at St. Frances...

Margaret Ellis

Margaret Ellis

Nov 23, 2020

Margaret Ellis, 96, passed away peacefully on November 23rd, 2020 at her home in Madison, Wisconsin. Margaret was born on July 30th,1924 at her family home in Durant, Mississippi. She was the sixth of nine children born to parents to parents Willie C. Sample and Charlie Sample Sr.  Margaret is survived by her granddaughters, Korri Elllis and Adrienne Ellis,...

Julie Nelson

Julie Nelson

Nov 23, 2020

Julie Lynn Nelson was born April 1, 1972 in Madison to Doug and Sandy (Abarr) Bartels. She lost her life in a senseless pedestrian/car accident on November 23 in Sun Prairie while she and her wife, Jodi, were walking on a trail.

Julie was a gymnast at Turner’s in Madison and was on the Turner national team...

Richard "Barney" Lambert

Richard "Barney" Lambert

Nov 23, 2020

Stoughton- Richard “Barney” Charles Lambert died peacefully at home on the farm on Monday, November 23, 2020 adhering to his “dig it while you can” philosophy and wishing to be remembered with a smile.  He was born September 1, 1946, the son of Milton and Ludmila (Chovanec) Lambert.  The Lambert family lived in Zion, IL until they moved to...

Jean Smith

Jean Smith

Nov 23, 2020

Jean E. Smith

MIDDLETON—Jean E. Smith, age 99, passed away on November 23, 2020 at Home Again Living-Waunakee.  Jean was born in La Farge, WI to Garfield and Cora (Meyers) Nelson. She graduated from La Farge High School and La Crosse Teachers College. She was a teacher for several years in the rural, one room schools of...

Gail Koehler

Gail Koehler

Nov 22, 2020

Gail Eileen Barrand Koehler was born December 11,1934 to Chester & Nel Barrand in Kimberly, Wisconsin.  She went home to her heavenly Father on November 22, 2020 while residing at Heartland Country Village, Black Earth, Wisconsin.

Preceding her in death are her parents, brothers, Dean & Chester Barrand, Jr., and grandson, Grant.

She is survived...

Mary Keller

Mary Keller

Nov 22, 2020

Mary Ann Keller, age 89, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital.

With all her caring and devoted friends and neighbors, she enjoyed golfing, bowling, traveling, going to casinos and playing cards, as well as, being an avid Packer and Badger fan. Mary was employed at the State of Wisconsin, Industry Labor and Human...

Rose Harried

Rose Harried

Nov 22, 2020

WI Rapids/Stoughton- Rose M. Harried, age 79, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Aspirus Riverview Hospital in WI Rapids.  She was born in Edgerton on February 15, 1941, the eldest child of Harold and Ruth Haskins.  Rose grew up on the family farm.  She loved birdwatching, especially cardinals, needlepoint, puzzles, solitaire, euchre, fishing, gardening, giving tractor and...

Linda Borchardt

Linda Borchardt

Nov 22, 2020

McFarland- Linda Borchardt, age 72, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Meriter Hospital.  She was born in Madison, Wisconsin on May 12, 1948, the eldest child of Bill and Gladys Scheer.  Linda graduated from Monona Grove High School in 1966.  On June 14, 1969, she married Dale Borchardt.  In 1974, they established Spartan Pizza in McFarland and...

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