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.

Helmer Utphall

Helmer Utphall

Aug 11, 2021

SUN PRAIRIE--Helmer R. Utphall, age 76 of Sun Prairie, joined his heavenly Father August 11, 2021.  He passed peacefully with his family at his side.  Helmer was born June 6, 1945, the third of four children, to Everett and Goldie Utphall. He was raised in Altoona, WI. Upon graduating high school, Helmer joined the Army and proudly served for...

Theodore Tormaschy

Theodore Tormaschy

Aug 11, 2021

Ted resided for most of his life in Dickinson, ND.  His father, Roger, passed away when Ted was 37 years old.  He lived with his mother, Elsie Tormaschy.  Ted worked in the family home construction business in the late 70’s through the 80’s.  Ted and his mother relocated to Madison, WI in December, 2020 to spend more time with...

Anne Hoskins

Anne Hoskins

Aug 11, 2021

Anne Catherine (Bannen) Hoskins, 63, of Stoughton, WI, passed away very peacefully at home with her husband at her side after a very courageous and difficult 8-year battle with Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma. Anne was born on May 30, 1958, in La Crosse, WI. In her formative years she attended Blessed Sacrament Catholic School and Aquinas High School, graduating...

Rosemary Kuehn

Rosemary Kuehn

Aug 10, 2021

Rosemary (Breunig) Kuehn, age 95, of Waunakee, passed following a brief illness and valiant battle with dementia.

Rosemary was born December 21, 1925, the fourth child of Arnold and Margaret (Marx) Breunig. Rosemary’s father had suddenly passed before her birth, leaving her mother to raise four young children until her untimely death when Rosemary was just two...

James Quale

James Quale

Aug 9, 2021

Stoughton- James E. “Jimmy” “Pinky” Quale, age 82, passed away on Monday, August 9, 2021 surrounded by his family.  He was born in Edgerton on March 9, 1939, the son of Eldon and Elizabeth Quale.  Jim graduated from Stoughton High School in 1957 where he was a part of the first Stoughton Wrestling team.  At 16 he joined the...

Kendall Duhr

Kendall Duhr

Aug 9, 2021

Kendall J. Duhr passed away at home on August 9th, 2021. He was born in Richland Center, WI in 1957 to Frederick and Maureen (Dyer) Duhr. He graduated from Waunakee in 1976 and was a respected athlete. He married Kristi Voss and had 2 sons. For those who knew Kendall, they would understand this obituary won’t do him justice...

Savannah Van Horn

Savannah Van Horn

Aug 9, 2021

Savannah Grace Van Horn, age 23, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin passed away on Monday, August 2nd 2021 and went to heaven where we know she is being loved and cared for. She was born in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida on April 26, 1998. Savannah graduated from Sun Prairie High School, WI in 2016. Savannah is survived by her parents, Kent...

Douglass Patrick Kuiper

Douglass Patrick Kuiper

Aug 9, 2021

Douglass Patrick Kuiper, 44, of Waunakee died unexpectedly on August 9, 2021 from cardiac arrest. His loss has saddened the entire family along with his many friends.  Patrick was a spiritual man and there is comfort in knowing that we will meet him again in our heavenly kingdom.

Patrick was born on January 4, 1977 to Douglas...

Elizabeth "Liz" Rothenbuehler

Elizabeth "Liz" Rothenbuehler

Aug 9, 2021

Elizabeth, “Liz,” Rothenbuehler, age 74, of Cross Plains, Wisc., passed away in the arms of her loving companion, Patrick, on August 9, 2021.

Liz was born on December 14, 1946, in Sheboygan, Wisc., to Gladys E. and Herbert B. Schultz. She attended Jefferson Grade School and North High School. She received her degree in Health Information Management...

Virginia Dodson

Virginia Dodson

Aug 9, 2021

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at McFarland Lutheran Church, 5529 Marsh Road, with Rev. Tim Dean officiating.  Live streaming of the service will take place on the McFarland Lutheran Church facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/McFarlandLutheranChurch .  Burial will follow in Lower McFarland Cemetery.  Friends may greet the family from 10:00 AM until...

William "Bill" Barry

William "Bill" Barry

Aug 8, 2021

Mt. Horeb – William “Bill” Joseph Barry, age 80, of Daleville, passed away at his home on Sunday, August 8, 2021.  Bill was born on April 23, 1941, in Madison, Wis., the son of Thomas and Dorothea (Stormer) Barry.

Bill grew up in Madison and attended West High School (1958).  After high school he joined the military. ...

Alice Johnson

Alice Johnson

Aug 8, 2021

MIDDLETON -  Alice Marie (Martin) Johnson, age 92 of Middleton passed away on Sunday August 8, 2021 at Agrace Hospice Care.  She was born May 15, 1929 in Soldier’s Grove to Harvey and Effie Martin.

Alice married Clair (Bud) Johnson on August 26, 1948 in Belmont, WI.  Alice loved to be with family and friends.  She was...

Robert Drogsvold

Robert Drogsvold

Aug 8, 2021

Stoughton- On August 8, 2021 Robert L. Drogsvold, aka “John Deere Bob” joined the Lord in his eternal tractor ride peacefully.  Born in Stoughton on September 12, 1938, the youngest of ten children to John and Alma Drogsvold.  His passion was restoring antique tractors, especially John Deere.  Bob enjoyed many tractor rides through the driftless regions of Richland Center,...

Christopher Joseph

Christopher Joseph

Aug 8, 2021

Christopher R. Joseph, age 42 of Madison/Waunakee passed away on Sunday, August 8th, 2021 at his home.  He was born May 24th, 1979 in Waunakee, the son of Michael Joseph and Sherrie Goodyear.

Christopher enjoyed watching Badger and Packer games with a beer in hand.  He also loved his motorcycle and reminiscing around a bonfire.  He was...

Kelly Cooper

Kelly Cooper

Aug 7, 2021

Madison – Kelly Cooper, age 70, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, August 7, 2021, with family and her beloved dog “Buster” at her side.

Kelly was born on June 6, 1951, in Mobile, Alabama, the daughter of James Robert and Mary Nell (McMichael) Cooper. She graduated from James Madison Memorial High School in 1969....

John Coady

John Coady

Aug 6, 2021

Waunakee - John M. Coady, 71, passed away on August 6th, 2021, after a long battle with pulmonary disease.

John was born on June 24th, 1950, to Henry and Mildred (Sennc) Coady in Berkeley, IL.  In John’s early childhood the family moved to Necedah, WI.  After graduating from Necedah High School in 1968 John attended college at...

Madeline Jens

Madeline Jens

Aug 5, 2021

Jens, Madeline Laurane

Madison:  Madeline Laurane  Jens, beloved daughter to Patricia Jens and Richard Spivey, passed away late in the evening of August 5th, 2021 at 29 years of age.  Madeline was born and raised (attached at the hip to her brother Charlie) in Madison, Wisconsin, and most recently resided on the west side of Madison.

She...

Ted Krisher

Ted Krisher

Aug 5, 2021

MARSHALL/SUN PRAIRIE – Ted L. Krisher, age 73, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 05, 2021 at his home surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer.  Ted was born on September 25, 1947 to Clark and Pauline Krisher in Eagle River, WI. After graduating from McFarland High School in 1965, he went on to study at the General...

Marianne Walters

Marianne Walters

Aug 4, 2021

Marianne Walters (known to her friends as "Wally"), daughter of the late Julio and Stella Lonardi (née Zorzi) born on September 19, 1924 died August 4, 2021, at the age of 96. She is survived by her daughters, Valerie (Kathy), Diana Ferrante (Michael) and Charlene; as well as grandchildren Joseph, John and Catherine Ferrante, sister, Florence Schaal and many...

Lonnie Hoiberg

Lonnie Hoiberg

Aug 4, 2021

Lonnie Harold Hoiberg, 79, passed away peacefully on the evening of August 4th, 2021 at Nazareth Health and Rehabilitation Center in Stoughton, WI. He was born October 29th, 1941 in Madison, WI to Lester H. Hoiberg and LaVonne J. Gerth. After graduation, Lonnie joined the Navy and was onboard the USS Guadalcanal in 1966 when the Gemini X astronauts...

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