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.
Darrell "Dj" Krenz
Sep 3, 2021
Madison/McFarland- Darrell “DJ” Krenz, age 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 3, 2021 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, surrounded by his family. Military honors will be performed at 11:00 AM on Friday, September 10, 2021 at the McFarland American Legion Post 534, with a Celebration of Life gathering and reception to follow. Private burial will take place in...
Thomas Ragatz
Sep 3, 2021
Madison - Thomas G. Ragatz, 87, died on September 3, 2021, in Madison, Wisconsin. A life-long Madisonian and proud University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW) alumnus, Tom’s life work embodied his strong beliefs in people, community, and family. Through his 40-year career as a business and tax attorney, his tireless leadership with charitable organizations, and his dedicated commitment to making Madison...
Mary Ellen (Hall) Post
Sep 3, 2021
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Mary Ellen (Hall) Post, 75, of Madison passed away at Agrace hospice in Fitchburg on September 3, 2021. She was born in Whitefish Bay, WI on February 1, 1946 to Mabel (Hotchkin) and John Bodine (J.B.) Hall.
Mary Ellen attended Edgewood High School and UW-Madison. She married Kendall Post and together they...
Carlene Kelly
Sep 2, 2021
On Sept 2, 2021, our Heavenly Father welcomed one of His earthly angels into His loving arms. Carlene passed away at home after a recurrence of Lymphoma, which she had periodically and courageously battled for the last 12 years.
She was born on March 4, 1939, in Pine Bluff Arkansas. She was the oldest of 6 children...
Catherine Johnson
Sep 1, 2021
Catherine “Cathy” Johnson, age 74, passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021.
Cathy was born to Richard and Janet Johnson on May 17, 1947, in Madison. Cathy always had a passion for music and at 8 years old she started taking piano lessons from Roberta Brown. Roberta was like a second mother to Cathy. They...
Robert Bock
Aug 31, 2021
On Aug. 31, 2021, Robert H. Bock passed away at Attic Angel Place after a brief illness at the age of 89. He was born on Feb. 1, 1932 in Chicago Ill., the son of Ralph Bock and Gertrude (Lux) Bock.
In 1954, he married Sharon Lee Ambler. Together they raised three children. In addition to applying...
Ray Shunk
Aug 31, 2021
Long-time Madison resident, Raphael “Ray” Shunk lost his battle with COVID on August 31, 2021.
Born in Madison to LaVern and Lorraine Shunk, Ray lived in the “Bush,” attended St. Raphael Grade School and Edgewood High School. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, he served aboard the U.S.S. Yorktown from 1956 to 1958.
After he...
Joan Pulver
Aug 31, 2021
Madison - Joan Estelle (Jansky) Pulver, age 90 passed away on August 31st, 2021, at Attic Angel West, where she has resided for the past 12 years. Joan was born April 30th, 1931, in La Crosse, WI to Helen Mae (Garrett) and Raymond Clinton Jansky. Joan graduated from La Crosse Central High School in the winter class of 1949....
Yolanda Thompson
Aug 30, 2021
Yolanda S. Thompson, age 65, passed away Monday, August 30, 2021.
Services are being planned and will be announced.
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Ronald Kopp
Aug 30, 2021
Ronald W Kopp passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021 at Agrace Hospice and Memory Care in Fitchburg. He was born April 5, 1948 in Galesville, Wisconsin to Russell and Katherine (Hardie) Kopp. Ron graduated from Gale-Ettrick in 1966. He graduated from UW-Stout with a degree in automotive education. Ron began his automotive career managing stores for Crown Auto. ...
Roger Holtz
Aug 29, 2021
Roger Norman Sr. Holtz, age 80, of North Port, FL, (formerly of Sussex, WI) passed away on Sunday, August 29th at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, WI. He was born on October 4, 1940 in Waukesha, WI to Norman and Hattie (Sonderman) Holtz. He married Julia (Novak) on May 26, 1962 in Muskego, WI.
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Luke Lamb
Aug 28, 2021
Luke Francis Lamb died on Aug. 28, 2021, at Unity Hospice in De Pere, Wis. Born in Pocatello, Idaho, on Sept. 15, 1932, to Mary Arlene Schwarz Lamb and Luke R. Lamb, Luke Francis (known in his youth as Fritz) lived with his extended family in Pocatello until marrying Marjorie Anna Brehm (of Rickardsville, Iowa) on Dec. 28, 1954....
Alvin Siewert
Aug 28, 2021
Madison – Alvin F. Siewert, age 74, passed away on Sat Aug 28, 2021, at Lake Mills Health Care. He was born Aug 26, 1947, in Madison to the late Clark and Olive (Henke) Siewert. He married Annette Huber on June 13, 1970, in Germantown. Alvin worked his entire career in the veterinarian field, was an avid outdoorsman, and...
James Mulhern
Aug 28, 2021
James R. Mulhern, 93, died peacefully at the VA Hospice Center Madison supported by his family on Aug 28th, 2021. Born in Mazomanie on May 31, 1928, to Arthur and Esther (Wolf) Mulhern, he married Coletta (Deans) Mulhern November 3, 1949.
He was a WW II Navy veteran and very proud of his military service. Jim was...
Barbara Fehling
Aug 27, 2021
Barbara “Barb” J. Fehling passed away peacefully Friday evening, August 27, 2021 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg. Barb was 78 years old August 14th and a party was held for her recently at Homestead Living in Waunakee, where she lived for the last year.
Barb is survived by her mother, Delores Winter, who is 98. She is...
Glenn Barber
Aug 27, 2021
SUN PRAIRIE-- Glenn W Barber passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Friday, August 27, 2021. Glenn was born on August 8, 1945 in West Bend, Wisconsin to William and Gwynda (Conliff) Barber. He attended college at UW-Milwaukee where he studied mechanical engineering.
In 1973, he married his love, Judith Wetterau. Together, they welcomed two daughters who were...
Barbara Grim
Aug 27, 2021
Stoughton – Barbara Kay Grim, age 76, passed away on Friday Aug 27, 2021, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. Barbara was born Dec 24, 1944, in Madison to the late Bernell and Sylvia (Smithback) Johnson. She married Daniel R. Grim on Aug 7, 1999, in Stoughton. Barbara worked 27 years at the Physical Sciences Lab at the University...
Kenneth Byce Md
Aug 26, 2021
Kenneth R. Byce, age 89, of Madison, WI, passed away peacefully on Thursday August 26, 2021. He was born on August 22, 1932 in Two Harbors, MN to Edith and Robert Byce.
He spent his childhood in Two Harbors and attended Two Harbors High School. Ken played on the football, basketball, and baseball teams. He went to...
Margaret "Maggie" Sime
Aug 25, 2021
Madison – Margaret C. “Maggie” Sime, age 32, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at her home in Madison. On October 4, 1988, she was born in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, the daughter of Jeffrey and Kim (King) Sime. Maggie graduated from Monroe High School and went on to attend Madison College. She graduated from the Aveda Institute but...
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