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.
Irene Stoll
Mar 31, 2021
Irene E. Stoll, age 69, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2021. She was born on February 12, 1952 in Madison, WI to Glenn and Doris (Endres) Roudebush. Irene was united in marriage to Nathan Stoll in May of 1985.
Irene enjoyed many things in life, she had a passion for quilting, gardening, flowers, trips to Mexico,...
Mary Martin
Mar 30, 2021
Mary Louise Martin, age 89, of Madison, passed away at home Tuesday, March 30, 2021. She was born in Madison on March 16, 1932, to Wayne and Helen Klein. She is survived by her sons, Russell, Richard, and Dale; and one grandchild, Christopher. A graveside service will be held on Friday, April 9, 2021, at 9:00 am, at Highland...
Agnes Ropers
Mar 30, 2021
Agnes M. Ropers, 108, of Waunakee passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at her home.
Agnes, daughter of John and Esther (Alexander) Accola was born on May 8, 1912 in Merrimac, WI. She married Lester Marquardt on April 20, 1942, and he preceded her death on August 5, 1943. She later married Leonard Ropers on August...
Jeffery Hvam
Mar 30, 2021
Jeffery A. Hvam, age 54 and a half, died at his home on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 from natural causes. He was born September 27, 1966 in Oak Creek and grew up in Stoughton.
Jeffery graduated from Stoughton High School in 1985. He attended Purpose Institute Bible College and graduated in 2008 with a Bachelor degree in...
Beverly Degroot
Mar 29, 2021
Stoughton - Beverly Ann DeGroot passed away peacefully on Monday, March 29, 2021. She was born in Green Bay, WI on August 17, 1934 to Louis and Mabel (Belongie) Picard. She graduated from Green Bay East High School in 1953. On May 22, 1954, she married the love of her life, Robert DeGroot. They were happily married for 60...
Ivy Edelman
Mar 29, 2021
Dr. Ivy Dreizin Edelman died on March 29, 2021 at Agrace Hospice. The cause of death was metastatic breast cancer.
Ivy was born in Newark New Jersey on January 25, 1948 to David and Estelle Dreizin. She attended Wellesley College, graduating in 1970. She is survived by her younger siblings: Jane and Charles.
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Russell Rutlin
Mar 29, 2021
SUN PRAIRIE—Russell “Russ” F. Rutlin, age 83, passed away at home on Monday, March 29, 2021 with his family by his side. He was born on March 11, 1938 to Ferdinand and Margaret (Sellnow) Rutlin.
Russ was a huge Wisconsin sports fan. He loved to watch the Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Brewers, and his...
Steven Crosby
Mar 29, 2021
Steven R Crosby, age 62, passed away surrounded by his wife and two sons at UW Hospital on March 29, 2021. Steve was born on May 22, 1958 in Madison, WI to Catherine Brabender. He attended Sauk Prairie High School and continued his education, starting out in electronics before earning his license as a Master Plumber in Restricted Sewer,...
Harland Dangle
Mar 26, 2021
Harland Clarence Dangle, age 100, of Madison Wisconsin, passed away on March 26, 2021 at Attic Angel Place in Middleton, WI.
Harland was born in Baraboo, Wisconsin, the son of Clarence W. Dangle and Louise E. (Brand) Dangle, later of Shorewood, Wisconsin. Harland married Oma Catherine Ponton of Hammond, Indiana in 1953 and raised two...
Dale Beckett
Mar 25, 2021
Madison, WI- Dale Lawrence Beckett, age 74, of Madison, WI, passed away on March 25th, 2021 from a brief illness with a very aggressive cancer. He was born in Madison on October 2, 1946 to parents Ralph Beckett and Dorothy (Emery) Beckett.
Dale was a true Madisonian. He went to Central High School. After his...
John Rheaume
Mar 24, 2021
John Julian Rheaume, 73, died Wednesday, March 24,2021 at home. He was born January 25, 1948 in Rhinelander, Wis. to Phyllis Lindsay Rheaume and Raymond Joseph Rheaume.
His wife of 43 years, Katherine Ritchie (Purnell) Rheaume and sons Anton Joseph and Timothy Andrew (Natalie) Rheaume have lost a husband and father who could make up several esoteric...
Lois Binder
Mar 24, 2021
Lois Binder passed away peacefully on March 24, 2021 in Madison, WI. She was born on April 6, 1930, the fourth child of James W. Savage and Ethel E. Savage (Burroughs) in Cleveland, Ohio. She was the youngest of four children with two older brothers, Robert (Vaida) and James (Kay), and sister, Varie (Joseph Miano). As part of the generation who experienced...
Marie Kampen
Mar 24, 2021
MADISON – Marie Huckaby Kampen passed away on March 24, 2021 at Oakwood Village University Woods. She was born on August 12, 1925, the daughter of William James and Ada Poland Huckaby of Bienville, Louisiana.
Marie graduated from Arcadia High School, Arcadia, LA and attended Meadows Draughon Business College, Shreveport, LA. On March 7, 1945, she was...
John "Jack" Mandt
Mar 24, 2021
Deerfield – John “Jack” C. Mandt, age 88, passed away Wednesday March 24, 2021 surrounded by his loving family after battling an acute illness. He was born June 20, 1932 in Middleton, to the late Wilhelm (Rudy) Mandt and Helen (Niebuhr) Mandt. Jack graduated from Deerfield High School in 1950. In 1952 he joined the Marine Corps and was stationed...
Soua Lee
Mar 23, 2021
Honoring Soua Lee
Saturday | April 10 7:00am-8:00am: Noj Tshais Breakfast 8:00am-1:00pm: Kev Cai Dab Qhuas Ritual 1:00-2:00pm: Noj Sus Lunch 2:00pm-6:00pm: Open Viewing 6:00pm-8:00pm: Noj Hmo Dinner 8:00-9:00pm: Cov Xeeb Nxtwv Hais Lus Tribute & Soua’s Life Story 10:00pm Closing
Sunday | April 11 7:00am-8:00am: Noj Tshais Breakfast 8:00am-11:00pm: Kev Cai Dab Qhuas Ritual...
Daniel Kirchstein
Mar 22, 2021
It is with heavy hearts we share the passing of our beloved Daniel Warren Kirchstein, 42 of Mount Horeb, WI. He joined our Heavenly Father on March 22nd, 2021, peacefully, surrounded by his family. “Danny” as we called him, was born on August 21, 1978, to James Kirchstein and Nancy Kirchstein in Madison, WI.
Danny grew up...
Delvin "Del" Mittlesteadt
Mar 22, 2021
Delvin (Del) R. Mittlesteadt, age 88, of Waunakee, passed away on March 22, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. Del was born on December 7, 1932, the son of Edward and Augusta (Kalinske) Mittlesteadt.
Del grew up on the family farm outside Montello, Wisconsin and graduated from Montello High School in 1950. Del served in the...
Ronald Krogstad
Mar 22, 2021
Ron Krogstad, age 66, died peacefully surrounded by family, Mar. 22, 2021, in Madison. Beloved husband and best friend of Karen (Talasek). Loving father of Amy and Andrew (Courtney), and adoring grandfather to Calvin and Parker. He will also be missed by his cocker spaniel, Wilson. He was born on October 20, 1954 in Fond Du Lac, to Roland...
Percy Gyland
Mar 21, 2021
Stoughton -It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Percy Obert Gyland, 91, of Stoughton on Sunday, March 21, 2021. He was born in Deerfield, WI on June 18, 1929, the ninth of ten siblings. On June 15, 1951 he married the love of his life, Ardis Hestnes. They had two children, Craig (Ellen) Gyland and...
Sandra Ramsden
Mar 21, 2021
Sandra K. Ramsden of the Town of Westport, WI passed on to eternal life with her Creator on Sunday, March 21, 2021 while under hospice care, after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Sandy, the beloved daughter of Fern and Gerald Arneson, was born February 9th, 1947 in Richland Center, WI. She graduated in 1965 from Dodgeville High School...
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