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.

Janet Olsen

Janet Olsen

Feb 23, 2021

Janet A. Olsen, age 76, of Waunakee, WI, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg, WI. She was born on September 30, 1944 in Coshocton, OH, the daughter of Willard and Geneva (Waldroup) Beal of Newcomerstown, OH.

Janet grew up in Ohio, attended Ohio State University, and obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Library Science from...

Peter Stebbins Jr.

Peter Stebbins Jr.

Feb 23, 2021

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Cress Funeral & Cremation Service

3325 E. Washington Ave.

Madison (608) 249-6666

Donald Stoffel

Donald Stoffel

Feb 23, 2021

"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts."

~Winston Churchill

Donald L. Stoffel , 88, was born March 24, 1932, and died peacefully February 23, 2021, at Agrace Hospice Center in Fitchburg, WI. Don was born to Peter M. and Thelma J. Stoffel in Galesburg,...

Robert Hodge

Robert Hodge

Feb 21, 2021

Robert C. Hodge, 87, died in Madison on February 21, 2021.  He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Eileen; his two children Elizabeth and Andrew; his granddaughter Kiya; his daughter-in-law Andrea; his sister-in-law Marianne Hodge, and his sister- and brother-in-law Judith and Joseph Musgrave. He is also survived by his beloved cousins, nephews, nieces and friends. He...

Standish Henning

Standish Henning

Feb 20, 2021

Standish Henning died on February 20, 2021 at Agrace Hospice Care.  Born in 1932 to the Rev. Donald and Mary Henning in South Dakota, he was educated at Shattuck School, Kenyon College, The University of the South (Sewanee), and Harvard University.  In 1956 he married Jane McCorkle Nelson.

He joined the University of Wisconsin - Madison English...

James Horsfall

James Horsfall

Feb 20, 2021

James Mansell Horsfall died February 20, 2021. He was born in Patch Grove, Wisconsin on January 20, 1924.  Jim graduated from Bloomington High School before attending the University of Wisconsin in Madison for a semester.  He was drafted into the Army and served in France repairing railroads.  After WWII, he finished his college degree in the School...

James Ballweg

James Ballweg

Feb 19, 2021

James Martin Ballweg, age 79, passed away on February 19th, 2021 after a brief illness with his family by his side.  He was born on November 22, 1941 and raised on a farm in Waunakee by Alfred and Ethel Ballweg.  Jim attended St. John’s grade school in Waunakee and graduated from Waunakee High School.

Jim was devoted to...

Kenneth Lee

Kenneth Lee

Feb 18, 2021

On February 18, 2021, Ken Lee died in Madison, WI, from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). He was in the comfort of his own home and surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife, Milly Whiteagle-Lee, his sons Sam and Noah, and grandson Malachi, as well as his sister Nancy (Gordon) and brother Ted (Deb).

Ken...

Tyler Jarrett

Tyler Jarrett

Feb 18, 2021

McFarland- Tyler C. Jarrett, age 28, passed away in his sleep on Thursday, February 18, 2021.  He was born in Madison on April 12, 1992, the son of Michael and Jane (Bassler) Jarrett.  Tyler graduated from McFarland High School with the Class of 2010 and played football and most importantly, hockey. He worked for many years at Advanced Landscaping...

Kathryn O'Neill

Kathryn O'Neill

Feb 17, 2021

Kathryn P. O'Neill, age 77, of Middleton, formerly of Monroe, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at UW Hospital February 17, 2021.

Kathy is survived by her husband of 53 years Patrick A. O'Neill and her four children Timothy P. O'Neill, Michael J. O'Neill, Shawn A. O’Neill, and Megan K. O'Neill Volker. She is also survived by...

Beth Affeldt

Beth Affeldt

Feb 16, 2021

Affeldt, Beth Morrison- Madison/Randolph/Webster--Beth Affeldt, 89, passed away on February 16, 2021, at home surrounded by family.

She was born in Columbus, WI, the daughter of Judge Elton and Anna (Hinn) Morrison. At an early age, the family moved to Portage where she graduated from high school.  She attended the College of William and Mary for two...

Remington Viney

Remington Viney

Feb 16, 2021

Sun Prairie/Kimberly. Remington Kristine Viney, age 26, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. She was flying in the seat of an airplane surrounded by miles of breath-taking sky; doing what she loved. She was born March 14, 1994 at St. Mary’s in Madison, daughter to Kevin and Tia (Scanlon) Viney. Her accomplishments were many but her most memorable...

Marlys Myrland

Marlys Myrland

Feb 16, 2021

Marlys Jean (Molly) Myrland was born on August 19th, 1930 in Madison Wisconsin.  Raised by her mother and maternal grandmother, she learned determination, self-reliance and self-respect as a young girl.  She attended Madison West High School earning academic honors. Her driver’s license declared her to be five feet tall (but she rounded up).  Her diminutive stature belied an enormously...

John Annin

John Annin

Feb 16, 2021

Former Vilas County Board member John Annin of Land O’ Lakes has died at 82.

Annin served on the Vilas County Board in the mid-2000s, and was one of several outspoken board members who pushed for a full-time aquatic invasive species coordinator for the county. In November 2007 the board voted unanimously to fund that position full-time,...

Dale Heiman

Dale Heiman

Feb 15, 2021

Marshall

Dale M. Heiman, age 64, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 15, 2021. He was born on March 9, 1956 in Madison, son to Marvin and Arlene (Zickert) Heiman. Dale graduated from Marshall High School and was most proud of his service in the United States Marine Corp. He enjoyed watching Packer and Badger...

Abraham Bendorf

Abraham Bendorf

Feb 14, 2021

Abraham Mark Bendorf, age 20, of Madison unexpectedly passed away on 02/14/2021 at home.  He was born on 07/27/2000 in Madison, son of Mark Bendorf and Jennifer Bendorf (Groneng). Abraham graduated from West High School in 2019.  He was learning a trade through his father's painting business and planning on growing the business to include his siblings one day....

Kathleen Johnson

Kathleen Johnson

Feb 14, 2021

Kathleen Johnson, age 96, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2021, at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg. Born in England, the daughter of Mary and George Kent, she was united in marriage to Cecil Johnson in 1945.

Raised in a small village adjacent to Highclere Castle of "Downton Abby" fame, Kathleen was a true survivor. At the...

Jerome "Jerry" Kopp

Jerome "Jerry" Kopp

Feb 14, 2021

Jerry passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021. He was born on October 28, 1956 to Donavan and Catherine (Ruppert) Kopp. Jerry graduated from Waunakee High School. He worked for Body Shop Supply for many years before health problems caused an early departure.

Jerry enjoyed golfing and fishing and was an avid sports fan, especially cheering...

Janice Young

Janice Young

Feb 14, 2021

Janice Elaine Young, 86, a resident of Kindred Hearts Memory Care, Cottage Grove, WI, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021.

Janice was born in Osborn Township, Outagamie County, WI on July 3, 1934. After graduating from Seymour HS, she went on to achieve a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and Home Economics from UW Stout. In 1975, she...

Erin King

Erin King

Feb 14, 2021

Erin Elizabeth King, age 38, of Madison left this world on Sunday, February 14, 2021. She was born on November 18, 1982 in Winfield, IL, daughter of Michael D. King and Linda L. King (nee: Skorczewski). Erin married Christopher Ryan Beck on June 22, 2013 in Madison. Together they had their wonderful son, Finn, who was the light...

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