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.

Leonard Lane

Leonard Lane

Apr 9, 2021

Leonard “Len” L. Lane, age 86, passed away peacefully at Agrace Hospice on Friday, April 9th 2021 due to complications from prostate cancer. He was born in 1934 in a country home in Poysippi, WI. to Scott and Sarah Lane. He grew up in the Waupaca area, and attended college at University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point. He married...

John Mason

John Mason

Apr 8, 2021

Madison – John O. Mason, age 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 8, 2021 in Madison, WI. He was born in Indianapolis, IN on November 30, 1934, the son of George and Estelle (Sadlier) Mason. He is survived by his daughter Monica (Larry) Thuet of Glenview, IL. Beloved “Poppie” to granddaughters Allison, Margot & Lauren Thuet. He is...

Arthur Hellenbrand

Arthur Hellenbrand

Apr 8, 2021

Arthur “Art” John Hellenbrand, age 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 8, 2021. Art was born on March 5, 1927 to the late Anton and Mary (Kalscheur) Hellenbrand. Born and raised in Waunakee. Art married the love of his life, Phyllis Clemens on May 16, 1950. Together they raised four children. Art began working on the family farm...

Paul Jones

Paul Jones

Apr 7, 2021

MADISON- Paul W. Jones, age 68, joined his parents Kenneth “Casey” and Hulda (Scheffler) Jones in Heaven on Wednesday, April 7, 2021.  Paul was born on August 1, 1952 in Madison.  He was a lifelong Madison resident.

Paul was an avid Packers, Badgers, and Brewers fan.  He enjoyed singing in the Arts for All choir and recently...

Joyce Tavarez

Joyce Tavarez

Apr 7, 2021

Joyce Tavarez, age 73, died peacefully surrounded by family at her home in Sheboygan on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. Joyce was preceded in death by her infant sister Janet, her daughters Inez and Carmen, and her parents. Joyce is survived by her husband Modesto, her daughter Eva, and her siblings Eileen (Tim) Robinson, Rosemary (Greg) Theisen, John Kleinmann, Wayne...

Anne Degraff

Anne Degraff

Apr 7, 2021

MADISON - Anne Louise DeGraff, age 88, of Madison, passed away at Agrace hospice in Fitchburg on the afternoon of April 7, 2021. Born in Chicago, IL on September 20, 1932, to the late John and Mary (Belan) Firak. She was preceded in death by younger brother John “Johnny” Firak.  Anne graduated from Austin High School in Chicago and...

Dylan Lamere

Dylan Lamere

Apr 6, 2021

WAUNAKEE - Dylan Isaac LaMere, age 22, of Waunakee passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021 while driving his motorcycle back to college.  He was a 2017 graduate of Waunakee High School, and was to earn a degree in Mechanical Engineering from UW Platteville in May 2021.

Dylan, better known as “Pickle”, was someone who enjoyed life.  He...

Angelo "Aj" Labarro

Angelo "Aj" Labarro

Apr 6, 2021

Madison – Col. Angelo John “AJ” LaBarro, age 81, passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 6, 2021 at Heritage Senior Living in Monona.  AJ was born June 11, 1939 in Madison to the late Angelo and Pauline (Rindfleisch) LaBarro.  He is a 1957 graduate of Madison East High School.  While attending school AJ enjoyed playing rugby, playing guitar at...

Shelby Jo Nelson Bartz

Shelby Jo Nelson Bartz

Apr 6, 2021

Devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, niece, and grandmother, Shelby Jo’s life didn’t come to an end with her passing on April 6, 2021, her loved ones will continue to honor her legacy by living their lives to the fullest.

Shelby Jo was a proud “Viking” graduating from Stoughton High School in 1993, still keeping in touch...

Suey Wong

Suey Wong

Apr 6, 2021

MADISON - Suey Tai Wong, born March 17, 1936 and born to eternal life April 6, 2021. He passed away peacefully at home, gazing out to the sunset, surrounded by his family.

Tai was born in Guangzhou, China to Bon Jon and Lin (Yuen) Wong. Tai’s mother passed away when he was 11 years old. Tai and his...

Leonard Pflugrad

Leonard Pflugrad

Apr 5, 2021

Leonard Pflugrad

"Len"

MADISON - We are sad to announce the passing of our beloved one on the morning of April 5, 2021. Len suffered various health issues over the course of several years. He was a real trooper and NEVER complained.

Len was born on Jan. 18, 1947, in Kenosha, Wis., the...

Karl Wolter

Karl Wolter

Apr 5, 2021

Stoughton- Karl Erich Wolter, age 90, passed away on April 5, 2021.  Born to German immigrants; Erich and Anna Wolter on November 8, 1930 in the Bronx, NYC.  Attended Local public schools and graduated from De Witt Clinton HS in 1948.  Spent a number of years in Manhattan retail businesses.  Accepted a US Army commission at Ft. Benning Ga...

Janet Hoopes

Janet Hoopes

Apr 3, 2021

Janet Holden Hoopes died in the early morning hours of April 3 rd , 2021. Born in Idaho Falls, Idaho on April 9 th of 1935, Janet lost her father at the age of 5. Refusing to accept governmental help, her mother moved Janet and her sister Kathryn to Pomona, California to be near family, and began working...

Norbert Sturm

Norbert Sturm

Apr 3, 2021

Norbert John Sturm passed away peacefully in his sleep at home of congestive heart failure on April 3, 2021.

Norbert J. Sturm was born to Anna (Froelich) and John Sturm on a farm in Leipzig Corners, WI on March 29, 1928. He was the second youngest child with 3 brothers and 3 sisters. He attended a one-room...

Paul Salmon

Paul Salmon

Apr 2, 2021

Paul Doreal Salmon passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 2, 2021 at age 45. He was born in Kingston, Jamaica on November 13, 1975 to Henry and Doreen “Monica” (Ramharrack) Salmon. Paul received his early education in Jamaica, Montreal and Baltimore, MD. Paul joined his brother Francis to study at the UW Madison where he received his BS and...

Azalea Heinz

Azalea Heinz

Apr 2, 2021

Azalea Ann Heinz (Kessenich), age 76, of Madison, WI passed away on Friday April 2, 2021 at her residence in Madison surrounded by her long-term caregivers. She was born on May 1, 1944 in Waunakee, WI, daughter of Loretta and Raymond Kessenich.

After her parent’s passing, she was able to move into her own home with the...

Patricia Wittenburg

Patricia Wittenburg

Apr 1, 2021

Madison

Patricia E. Wittenburg, age 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, April 1, 2021. She was born on November 27, 1941 in Madison, daughter to Daniel and Nettie (Stark) Herrick. Patricia was united in marriage to Douglas A. Cleven on June 3, 1961 at Burke Lutheran Church. Together they were married 22 years...

Rebecca "Becky" Halpin-Beck

Rebecca "Becky" Halpin-Beck

Apr 1, 2021

Rebecca “Becky” Halpin-Beck, age 63, died on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born in Waukesha, WI on May 14, 1957 to Donald and Darlene (Hales) Halpin. She married Michael Beck on Oct. 29, 1982 in Hartland, WI.

Becky and Mike have resided in Waunakee for the past 19 years. She was...

Liliana "Lily" Kolb

Liliana "Lily" Kolb

Apr 1, 2021

Madison - Liliana “Lily” Grace Kolb, age 20, passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021, at her home in Madison. She was born on July 25, 2000, in Madison, Wisconsin, the daughter of Lorre Kolb. Lily was a gift. Artistic, loving, and funny. She touched so many hearts and will be deeply missed.

Lily laughed. She was...

Jodie Densmore

Jodie Densmore

Mar 31, 2021

Stoughton- Jodie Densmore, age 64, passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at her home.  She was born in Madison on April 8, 1956, the daughter of Roger and Maxine Johnson.  On September 12, 1987 Jodie married Larry Densmore.  She is survived by her husband, Larry; children, Danny (Alissa) Sokolik, Ryan Densmore and Wendy Watrud; grandchildren, Zander and Annalise...

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