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.
Helen Kuntz
Oct 11, 2020
MADISON - Helen Louise (Hartley) Kuntz died Sunday, October 11, 2020. She was almost 101 years old and proud of it. Helen will be remembered by her family and many friends as a lovely, gracious and generous woman (and a loyal and diehard Badger and Packers supporter) during the 77 years she lived in Madison. Madison was the perfect...
Jane Nix
Oct 9, 2020
MADISON – Jane F. Nix, age 69, of Madison, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2020 at Nazareth House, Stoughton, with her husband by her side. She was born on January 12, 1951 in Madison to Frederick and Elizabeth (Longfield) Zimmer. Jane married her husband, Pat Nix, on September 20, 1980, recently celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary. Jane was...
Joanne "Jo" Lazarus
Oct 7, 2020
Jo-Anne (Jo) Catherine Lazarus was born in Windsor, Ontario, in 1949, the third of four children of Joseph Lazarus and Bernadette (nee Grier). Jo grew up in Windsor, and graduated from F.J. Brennan High School. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Physical Education and a Master’s degree in Health Sciences, both from the University of...

Donald Thompson
Oct 7, 2020
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James Lewis
Oct 7, 2020
MADISON-James W. Lewis, age 89, passed away on October 7, 2020. He was born in Auburn Heights, Michigan on June 21, 1931 to Lawrence Lewis and Mrs. Eddie O’Hara. He lived most of his youth in Lake Orion, Michigan and spent many summers with his grandparents in Kentucky. He graduated from Lake Orion High School in 1949.
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Susan Mahaffey
Oct 6, 2020
Madison – Susan F. Mahaffey, age 68, passed away after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer on Tuesday, October 6, 2020, at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg. She was born on August 21, 1952, Madison, Wisconsin, the daughter of Howard and Betty (Leyda) Mahaffey. Susan was a member of the Daughters of the Nile and Eastern Star. She played...
Venida Barman
Oct 6, 2020
SUN PRAIRIE—Barman, Venida Marie (Haag), age 83, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2020. Born on May 25, 1937 in the Town of Dane to Joseph L. Haag and Louisa (Esser) Haag. Venida married Donald J. Barman on October 4, 1955 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Dane, WI. She was a member of St. Albert the Great Catholic...
Shelley Muller
Oct 5, 2020
Stoughton - Shelley Ann Muller was born January 5, 1952 in Sioux City, Iowa. She was welcomed by her adoptive parents, Alton and Eileene Muller, and her brother, Steve, when she was 6 months old. She traveled to her new home during a snowstorm; the storm was so severe they needed to stop for an overnight stay and the...
Richard Schultz
Oct 5, 2020
MADISON/LODI-Richard Schultz, age 92, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2020. He was born on May 4, 1928, in Madison, son to Arthur and Gertrude (Scheer) Schultz. Richard was united in marriage to Beverly A. (Johnson) Schultz on November 18, 1946, in Madison. They shared 73 years of marriage together. Richard was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather....
Joshua Goldberg
Oct 5, 2020
Joshua N. Goldberg, 95, passed away October 5th, in Madison, Wisconsin, after a brief illness. He is survived by his two children, Miriam Goldberg of Madison, and Zachary Goldberg of New York City. He was married for 67 years to Gloria Gerber Goldberg of Syracuse, NY, who preceded him in death in 2016. Joshua was born in Rochester, NY,...
Marilyn Keyes
Oct 3, 2020
Marilyn Keyes of East Bristol passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2020, at home surrounded by her family. She was born August 29, 1930 in Madison, Wisconsin.
Marilyn had various interests, many of which she utilized to support her family: pottery, hand-crafting teddy bears, woodworking, wine and beer making, model trains, raising chickens, quilting, gardening, and reading....
Tilla Quam
Oct 3, 2020
Stoughton- Tilla Amanda Quam, age 102, passed away peacefully October 3rd, 2020 due to living a full life. She was born May 22nd, 1918 in Primrose, WI to Torsten (Tom) and Anna Pederson.
Tilla’s faith and love of her family enabled her to live and love for many years. Born to two Norwegian emigrants, she became the...
Kathleen Wirth
Oct 2, 2020
Kathleen Kirwan Church Wirth, May 2nd, 1931- 2020
On a beautiful May morning in 1931, Richard and Agatha Church welcomed their first child. It had been a difficult birth, and the family was grateful that a healthy baby girl was born. They named her Kathleen Kirwan after her maternal grandmother. The Depression was very much part of...
Dorothy Luening
Oct 2, 2020
MADISON - Dorothy Ellen Hodgskiss Luening, “Dottie”, age 92, passed away peacefully on the evening of October 2, 2020 at Oakwood Village. She was born in Chicago on January 26, 1928, the daughter of Grant H. and Helen (Bancroft) Hodgskiss. She graduated from Proviso Township High School in Maywood, Illinois and went on to receive a B.S. degree in...
Robert "Bob" O'Neill
Oct 2, 2020
Sun Prairie/ Philadelphia – Robert J. “Bob” O’Neill, age 59, passed away suddenly on Oct 2, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born May 3, 1961 in Philadelphia, PA the son of James and Jean O’Neill. He married Kimberly Chatelain on September 11, 1993 in Philadelphia. He was a positive, happy, family man who dedicated his life...
Rosella Byrnes
Oct 1, 2020
Byrnes, Rosella
Madison: Rosella Byrnes peacefully passed away on October 1,2020 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg, WI.
Rosella was born on March 30, 1921 in the township of Ironton, Wisconsin, daughter of Arthur and Katherine Gasser. She was a graduate of Sauk County Normal School and received her bachelor’s degree in Platteville, Wisconsin. Rosella went...

Mary Nemec
Oct 1, 2020
Mary Ellen Nemec, age 82, of Madison passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2020. She was born on June 18, 1938 in Janesville to the late Martin and Myrtle Radue.
Mary Ellen grew up on a farm in rural Marshfield, Wisconsin; she loved helping on the farm so much that after she finished college, got married and...
Mary Williams
Oct 1, 2020
Sun Prairie
Mary Burke Williams, age 92, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2020. She was born on October 19, 1927, in New Diggins, WI, daughter of Leo and Josephine (Lacke) Burke. She was united in marriage to Nathan Williams on November 27, 1946. Together they were married 68 ½ years. They raised 2 children,...
David Reindl
Oct 1, 2020
David (Dave, Gene) Eugene Reindl, 85, of Sun Prairie, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, October 1, 2020. He was born February 2, 1935 in Madison, WI where he lived and attended St James Catholic School. In high school the family moved to Black Earth, and while attending Black Earth High School, he met the love of...
Kyle Macdonald
Sep 30, 2020
Kyle Harrison MacDonald
With profound sadness we announce the passing of our beloved son, Kyle Harrison MacDonald, Age 31. He was born April 17, 1989 and grew up in Eagle WI. He graduated from Palmyra-Eagle High School. He went on to work in the landscaping business, including pond construction as well as landscape maintenance. He was most...
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