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.
Josephine "Josey" Clower
Jan 8, 2021
Fitchburg- Josephine “Josey” Clower, age 54, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 8, 2021. She was born on February 5, 1966, the daughter of John and Jackie SanFilippo. On December 10, 2000 Josey married Dave Clower. She loved to travel, fish, spend time with family and friends, play with her dog Diesel, and spend summers at Blue Jay Resort. ...
Judith Porter
Jan 8, 2021
Judy Porter died on Friday Jan. 8, 2021 after a brave battle with Posterior Cortical Atrophy. She was born on April 24, 1950 in Milwaukee, WI to Willard and Grace (Roberts) Smalley. Judy graduated from UW-Stout in 1972 and lived for many years in Saginaw, MI. She was the Nutrition Program Manager overseeing the Meals on Wheels program for...
Wallace Lemon
Jan 7, 2021
Wallace Lee Lemon, 96, died on January 7, 2021 of COVID 19 complications. He was born in Hudson NY on 5/28/24 to Lincoln and Jane Lemon. He was a child of the depression and had his first job delivering papers at 6 years old. This set the tone for what a hard worker he was the remainder of his life.
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Shirley " Marie" Rollman
Jan 7, 2021
Shirley (“Marie”) Rollman, age 78, passed away on January 7, 2021 under the care of Heartland Hospice. Marie bravely battled Multiple Sclerosis for over 35 years and spent the last several years as a resident of Crossroads Care Center, Sun Prairie, under the compassionate care of its amazing staff.
Marie was born on April 22, 1942 in Baltimore,...
Marian Meier
Jan 7, 2021
Marian J. Meier peacefully departed this life on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at her home in Dane, Wisconsin. Marian, daughter of the late Charles Campbell Funk and Lena (Keller), was born October 12, 1937. She grew up in Lone Rock, Wisconsin.
She was united in marriage to Kenneth J. Meier on March 9, 1985. When Marian and Kenneth...
Joyce Wildt
Jan 7, 2021
McFarland- Joyce A. (Jerdee) Wildt, age 78, passed peacefully at home with her family by her side on Thursday, January 7, 2021 after a long struggle with vascular dementia. She was born on June 15, 1942, the daughter of Edwin and Dora (Sperle) Jerdee. Joyce spent her childhood years growing up on the family farm with her Mom, Dad...
Joanne Orvold
Jan 7, 2021
Madison- Joanne M. Orvold, age 81, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Agrace in Fitchburg with her family by her side. She was born in Leeds on February 19, 1939, the daughter of Robin and Gladys Crary. Joanne was a longtime Madison resident. She graduated from East High School. On April 2, 1960 Joanne married Leon Orvold. ...
Gerald Gunderson
Jan 7, 2021
MIDDLETON — Gerald Olin Gunderson, a man who viewed time in terms of eras and epochs rather than in years or centuries, left us far too soon early in the morning of January 7, 2021, at age 79.
Jerry was born January 1, 1942, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the oldest of 3 children born to Joe and...
Julianne Sipple
Jan 6, 2021
JuliAnne (Amelong) Sipple, age 60, of Middleton passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 6, 2021. JuliAnne (Julie) was born on February 15, 1960 in Madison, WI to Richard Amelong and Mary (Hurtgen) Niemuth.
Julie grew up in the Madison, WI area and graduated from Waunakee High School in 1978. Julie worked with her mother and sister as...
Roger Hammons
Jan 6, 2021
Cottage Grove—Roger Desmond Hammons, age 76, passed away peacefully at his home on January 6, 2021. He was born February 6, 1944 in Ronceverte, WV, son of Desmond Edward and Bernice Shirley (Lewis) Hammons. He graduated Richwood WV High School in 1962. He was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart Bertha (Bertie) Workman on August 22, 1962...
Roxanne Blake
Jan 5, 2021
Roxanne Blake, so dearly loved by her family, peacefully left this world and woke up in Heaven on Tuesday morning, January 5, 2021. Although in declining health these past several months, COVID-19 proved to be too strong for her body to fight off. She was ready to go to her Heavenly home and be reunited with all of her...
John Pritchard
Jan 4, 2021
Stoughton- John M. Pritchard, age 76, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021 at Agrace Hospice in Janesville after a courageous battle with ALS. He was born in Madison on March 18, 1944. John graduated from Cambridge High School and also UW Madison with his bachelor’s degree. He served his country in the Army Reserves, retiring after 21 years. ...
David Schmitt
Jan 4, 2021
David T. Schmitt, 91, passed away January 4, 2021 after a brief illness. Dave was born July 1, 1929 in Madison to Kenneth and Carol (Docken) Schmitt. On October 19, 1957, he married Elaine Runde at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. Elaine’s untimely death in 1993 left a hole in his heart and we take comfort in knowing that they...
Bruce Templeton
Jan 4, 2021
POYNETTE
Bruce Templeton, age 72 of Poynette Wisconsin answered the call home by His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday January fourth, 2021. He died at his home with his family by his side and the Lords angels watching over him.
Bruce Dennis Templeton was born to Lawrence and Carolyn Templeton on February 17th,...
Nicole Stowell
Jan 3, 2021
Nicole Ann Stowell passed away unexpectedly on January 3, 2021, in Madison, WI.
Nicole was born in Alexandria, MN on February 20, 1984. She grew up with her family in Nuremberg, Germany; Colorado Springs, CO; Saugerties, NY; and Sun Prairie, WI where her father was stationed during his 20 year Army career.
Nicole loved her family...
Louise Kluge
Jan 3, 2021
Louise E. Kluge (Van Loo), 71, of Stoughton, Wisconsin, died January 3, 2021 in hospice care surrounded by her family. She was born August 12, 1949 in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, the daughter of late Marion and Delmar Van Loo. On January 16, 1971 she married Robert O. Kluge—celebrating 50 years together.
Louise graduated Waupun High School in...
Michael Cassidy
Jan 3, 2021
Live streaming of the memorial service can be found here. https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=9b4f4555-32d5-4a34-b477-3111f046dcf3
MADISON – Michael Monod Cassidy, born on Feb. 2, 1946, the fourth child of Frederic and Hélène (Monod) Cassidy, died on Jan. 3, 2021 after a year-long battle with MDS and leukemia. Mike is survived by his wife Jacquelyn, son Nick (Jenny), daughter Danielle (Jake) and...
Kathleen "Neen" Rock
Jan 3, 2021
SISTER BAY/MADISON
Kathleen Marie Rock “Neen” died suddenly and unexpectedly Sunday, January 3, 2021. The cause was a cerebral aneurysm. Our incredibly kind and amazingly talented Neen was born on November 22, 1961 to Joan and Bill Rock and immediately made her case as a little force of nature with her four older siblings. Neen was loved...
Frederick Currier
Jan 2, 2021
Fred Currier, age 94, a long-time resident of Madison, WI, passed away due to COVID.
Fred was born and raised on a farm in Kensington, Kansas. He served in the Navy, in the Pacific theatre, in WWII. After the war, he returned to the farm for ten years. He then moved to Madison, where he attended Madison...
Sharon Schmudlach
Jan 2, 2021
Stoughton – Sharon L. (Gilson) Schmudlach, age 75, passed away peacefully on Saturday January 2, 2021 at Skaalen Home in Stoughton. She was born January 12, 1945 in Stoughton to the late Loy and Viola Gilson. Sharon is a graduate of Stoughton High School and attended beauty school after that. Sharon married Roger P. Schmudlach on April 22, 1967....
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