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.
James Koltes
Nov 10, 2020
Jim was born on April 6th, 1939 in Waunakee, WI in Westport Township, and passed away on November 10th, 2020 at the age of 81. As a youth, he attended Crossing School for most of grade school but also Lodi for one year. Jim graduated from Waunakee High School in 1958, where he had played football and track and...
Charles Toycen
Nov 9, 2020
Charles G. Toycen, Sun Prairie/Cottage Grove, WI
A great sportsman has left the field and lakes! Charles (Charlie, Chuck) Gerald Toycen, 90 years old passed away peacefully, on Nov 9, 2020 at Oak Park Place, Madison, WI.
Charlie was born on June 5,1930 in Midland, TX. He grew up as a Madison east side boy,...
Suzanne Kendrick
Nov 9, 2020
Suzanne Kendrick, age 89 passed away on Nov. 9, 2020. Sue was the oldest of three children born to Virgil and Opal Plummer.
Sue is survived by her three children Chris, Casey, Leslie (Sam); five grandchildren Jason, Jon, Okoye, Quadrae, and Kiana; and two great-grandchildren Ava and Jax. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and...
Jerome "Jerry" Fisher
Nov 9, 2020
Jerome “Jerry” Michael Fisher, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully at home on November 9, 2020, at the age of 99.
Jerry was born on December 11, 1920 to Philip Fisher and Anna (Blaska) Fisher on a farm in Columbus, Wisconsin. When his father passed away in 1933, he moved to Madison with his mother...
James Schmitt Sr.
Nov 9, 2020
James Edward “Ned” Schmitt, age 84, died on November 9, 2020, at Agrace Hospice in Madison, Wisconsin. He was born on June 10, 1936, in South Bend, Indiana, to Herman A. and Sophia I. (Madarasi) Schmitt. His father’s employer, Frank E. Hering, gave him his nickname when he was a young boy, and for the rest of his life...
Robert Smith
Nov 9, 2020
Lodi/Waunakee- Robert G. Smith, age 71, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2020 with family by his side. Our worlds are a little more dim without his bright light. Bob was born on December 26, 1948 to the late Gordon and Edna (Bender) Smith. He attended Waunakee schools where he met and later married his grade school sweetheart, Nancy...
Geraldine Bohne
Nov 8, 2020
Geraldine Mae Bohne, age 77, of Combined Locks, passed away peacefully on Sunday November 8, 2020 at Oak Park Place Nakoma, Madison. She was born August 1, 1943 in Marshfield, the daughter of Edward and Sylvia Reich. She married the love of her life Jim Bohne on July 15, 1972 at St. Thérèse Catholic Church in Appleton.
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Joseph Dorn
Nov 7, 2020
Mr. Joseph John Dorn, known as Joe to family and friends, born on April 30, 1936 in Waunakee, Wisconsin, to the late Marie and Christopher Dorn, passed away at age 84 on November 7th, 2020 with two of his daughters at his side and his entire family’s love surrounding him through thoughts and prayers.
Joe was the...
Rose Brown
Nov 7, 2020
Rose Ann Brown, age 77, went home to be with her savior on Saturday, November 7, 2020. She was the first daughter born to Edward Bell and Lucille (Warr) Morris on September 18, 1943, in St. Louis, Missouri. She was raised in Milwaukee Wisconsin where she met her life partner Whittie Brown. The two were united in matrimony on June...
Neil Timbers
Nov 7, 2020
Madison- Neil A. Timbers, age 86, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at The Cottages of Madison. He was born in Richland Center on May 9, 1934, the son of Archie and Dorothy Timbers. Neil was married to Carol Riddle for over 45 years until her death in 2005. Neil spent the bulk of his working life at...

Helen Houlihan
Nov 7, 2020
FITCHBURG - Helen G. Houlihan, age 95, of Fitchburg, passed away on November 7, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on June 15, 1925 to John and Anna (Hansberry) Noble on the family farm in Richland Center, WI.
Helen married her husband, Keith Houlihan, on September 14, 1948 at St. Mary’s Catholic...
Robert "Bob" Goodin
Nov 6, 2020
Robert “Bob” J. Goodin, age 83 of Robins, IA, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020. He was born on May 25, 1937 in Columbus, IA to Warren and Madonna (Penneton) Goodin.
Bob was a self-made man in every sense. At the age of 15, following the death of his father, Bob worked to support his mother...
Vernon Haubrich, Phd
Nov 6, 2020
Vernon F. Haubrich, PhD died on November 6th 2020. Vern was born on November 27, 1929 in Kenosha, Wisconsin to Friedreich Haubrich and Gerda Alter who arrived from Germany in 1923.Vern was proud of his German heritage and as a child traveled to Germany to spend time at his grandparents Gust House. Vern loved to tell stories of his...
Tamar Simpson
Nov 6, 2020
MADISON - Tamar Haimson Simpson, age 45 of Madison, passed away on Friday, November 6th, 2020 at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg. Services are pending. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity in memory of Tamar.
Dillon Paar
Nov 6, 2020
Dillon Paar was a beautiful loving soul. He was so caring and brought joy to so many others. He always wanted to make people happy even though he was hurting inside. Dillon suffered from depression and it finally got the best of him.
Dillon is survived by his father, Steve Paar; his mother, Gayle Paar; sister, Amanda...
Virginia Spaith
Nov 5, 2020
Madison - Virginia L. Spaith (Ginni) was born on July 22, 1928 in Madison, WI. She was the daughter of Emil and Alice Reinholtz.
Virginia passed away peacefully at Oak Park Place Nakoma on November 5, 2020 at the age of 92.
Virginia was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sibling; a devout Christian and a...
Rita Langer
Nov 5, 2020
Rita A. Langer, age 81, passed away at the comfort of her own home Thursday, November 5th. Rita was born on April 21, 1939, the daughter of Harvey and Matilda (Peschel) Deppe in Waterloo. Rita was united in marriage to Roderick L. “Rod” Langer August 10, 1963 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Waterloo. She was an avid Badger...
Lloyd Weber
Nov 5, 2020
Lloyd Weber, age 84, of Madison passed away peacefully on November 5, 2020 in Verona, with his loving wife, Janet Kaltenberg (Grosse) Weber at his side. Lloyd was born on November 24, 1935 in Madison, Wisconsin, the son of Jake Weber and Rutilla (Endres) Weber. He is survived by his sisters Mary and Ruth, as well as his brother...
Dorothy "Dot" Lizon
Nov 4, 2020
MAPLE BLUFF/MADISON/APPLETON – Dorothy “Dot” I. Lizon of Appleton, passed away on Wednesday, November 4th, 2020 at age 92. She was born on December 10, 1927 in Appleton, WI to Walter and Dorothy (Werner) Brinkman. In September 1947, she married the love of her life, Robert “Bob” Lizon. The couple were married for over 70 years. Bob and Dorothy...
Lance Wilkinson
Nov 4, 2020
Prairie du Sac—It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of my youngest son, Lance, from an undiagnosed condition on November 4, 2020. He was a Systems Engineer at Wolters Kluwer for the past 10 years. He worked hard and he played hard. His favorite accomplishment was getting his PADI Open Water Diver Certification in July...
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