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.
Ralph "Butch" Schlicht
Dec 24, 2024
Madison – Ralph “Butch” Schlicht, age 82, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 24th after a 5-year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. He was born on November 16, 1942 in Madison WI to the late Karl “Kully Sr.” and Gladys (Freiseleben) Schlicht of Madison.
Butch graduated from Madison West High School in 1960. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Madison...
Jill M. Pankratz
Dec 23, 2024
Jill Marie Pankratz, age 52, passed away on December 22, 2024 in Madison, WI. She was born on May 11, 1972 in Green Bay, WI and was adopted by Dale and Gale Pankratz who brought her home on October 30, 1973.
Jill grew up in Berlin, Wisconsin taking frequent vacations to Florida with her family. She found passion in swimming, skating,...
Gretchen J. Walters
Dec 23, 2024
Stoughton—Gretchen J. Walters, age 83, of Stoughton, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024. Born in Chicago, IL, to the late Louis and Maxine Fortman, she is preceded in death by her husband, Daniel A. Walters.
To carry on her memory are her children Rebecca J. Montague (Dean); Amy M. Baumann (James); and Michael D. Walters; her grandchildren Ryan M. Montague,...
Jacaqlyn "Jackie" J. Paradowski
Dec 22, 2024
Jacaqlyn (Jackie) Paradowski, 9/27/1960 – 12/22/2024
Jacaqlyn (Jackie) Paradowski, age 64, passed away peacefully 12/22/2024 at her home in Madison, Wisconsin after a two-year fight against cancer. She was born 9/27/1960 in Saint Francis, Wisconsin to the late Conrad Firkus and Shirley Firkus (Hart). Jackie grew-up and lived in the Saint Francis and Milwaukee area prior to moving to Madison in...
Scott S. Jameson
Dec 22, 2024
Scott Stuart Jameson, age 85, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at Unity Point Meriter Hospital in Madison, WI. He was born on November 1, 1939 in Gays Mills, WI, the son of Frank Jameson and Marion Pomeroy Jameson. Scott was married to Pamela Jameson on October 11, 1980.
Scott worked for many years as a mainframe computer programmer. He...
Larry "Tex" A. Torgeson
Dec 22, 2024
Larry “Tex” Allen Torgeson, aged 62, passed away on December 22, 2024, in Frostproof, Florida. Born on February 20, 1962, Tex spent most of his professional life at A&M Business Interiors until his retirement in 2021. He was a passionate fisherman, fulfilling his dream of fishing daily after moving to Florida. A lifelong Dallas Cowboys and horse racing enthusiast, Tex...
Adam James Hammis
Dec 22, 2024
Adam James Hammis, age 36, of Stoughton, Wisconsin, passed away in the late evening of Saturday, December 21, 2024, on the Winter Solstice. Always the brave warrior, Adam took flight alone while his parents were resting next to him.
Adam was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Jim and Beth on June 19, 1988, Father’s Day of that year. The oldest of...
Eugene L. Marvin
Dec 22, 2024
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Kenneth W. Siekert
Dec 22, 2024
Madison – Kenneth W. Siekert, age 80, passed away on Sunday December 22, 2024, at the UW Hospital in Madison. He was born February 17, 1944, in Chicago, IL to the late William and Bernice Siekert of Fall River, WI. He served his country in the US Army from 1965-1967 stationed at Madigan General Hospital in Tacoma, WA. He graduated...
Elena Lejter Z"L
Dec 22, 2024
Elena Lejter Z”L was born in Palmira, in the Andes, in Venezuela on December 21, 1942. Together with her family, she moved to Caracas when she was a teenager and set out to study to become a teacher. Finding herself in need to work to help support her family, she started working in administrative jobs at a hospital in Caracas,...
Mary Elliott
Dec 22, 2024
Mary Reardon Elliott, June 29,1932-December 22, 2024 passed away peacefully at Agrace Hospice Care after a valiant battle against pancreatic cancer.
Mary was born in Milwaukee to the late Timothy Reardon and the late Ellen Reardon (nee Hanley). Mary was a 1950 graduate of Waukesha High School and a 1954 graduate of UW-Madison, with a degree in physical education. Mary is...
Mary Ann Fleiner
Dec 21, 2024
Mary Ann Fleiner passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 21, 2024 surrounded by the love of her husband and 4 children. Mary Ann was born October 4, 1940 to Joseph and Helen Hrubes in Castle Rock (Grant County). She attended a one room grade school, then graduated from Monfort High School (now Iowa Grant). She moved to Madison to work...
Mary Ann Fleiner
Dec 21, 2024
Mary Ann Fleiner passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 21, 2024 surrounded by the love of her husband and 4 children. Mary Ann was born October 4, 1940 to Joseph and Helen Hrubes in Castle Rock (Grant County). She attended a one room grade school, then graduated from Monfort High School (now Iowa Grant). She moved to Madison to work...
Betty Ann Amundson
Dec 21, 2024
Janesville- Betty Ann Amundson, age 94, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Oak Park Place in Janesville. She was born in Stoughton on March 22, 1930, the daughter of Alfred and Agnes Amundson.
Betty attended Odland School and graduated from Stoughton High School. She graduated from Madison General Hospital School of Nursing. Betty worked as a Registered Nurse...
Gerald Oscar Mittelstaedt
Dec 20, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father and grandfather, Gerald (Jerry) Oscar Mittelstaedt, who left us on Friday, December 20, 2024, at the age of 87, following a heart attack at the U.W. Hospital.
Born on July 12, 1937, to Bernice and Oscar Mittelstaedt in Mauston, Wisconsin, Jerry graduated from Wonewoc High School. He...
Natalie Stone (Sanders)
Dec 19, 2024
Natalie Stone (Sanders) was born in Rochester, MN, on March 22,1958, to Caroline and Clayton (Bud) Sanders. She attended John Marshall High School and Rochester Community College in Rochester, MN.
As a child Natalie enjoyed spending time at her family cabin in Akeley, Minnesota, and overseeing her younger brother, Alan (Al).
Looking for change after graduation she moved to Madison, WI, where...
Donald E. Peterson
Dec 19, 2024
Donald Eugene Peterson, age 96, of Madison, WI, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2024, at home after a long illness. He was born October 30, 1928, in Kewanee, Illinois, son of Emil and Ruth Peterson. He married Marion Starostka on December 27, 1947, 77 years ago.
Don’s life mirrored the American Dream. His father was a glove cutter at Boss...
Luana M. Schneider
Dec 19, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Luana M. Schneider on December 19, 2024 after 79 years of life well lived. Luana was born May 7, 1945 to Wilfred and Verena Grosse and was the oldest of 8 children.
Luana graduated from Sun Prairie High School in 1963 and went on to MATC to earn her Associate...
Carol Felton Beaty
Dec 19, 2024
Carol Felton Beaty died at the age of 90 on December 19, 2024 in Madison Wisconsin with family at her side. Family was everything to her and we were privileged to accompany her in these last days with the same love and devotion she showed us her whole life.
December was Carol’s month. She was born at home on a snowy...
Ronald Charles Rowsey
Dec 18, 2024
Ronald C. Rowsey, age 59, passed away December 18th, 2024 at the Madison UW Hospital from natural causes.
He was born on August 8th, 1965 in Kansas City, Kansas.
Parents: Carol Spehar-Rowsey and Charles Rowsey.
Ron graduated from Bishop Ward High School in KCK in 1983. He then graduated from the KCK Community College in 1987.
Ron had been an Care Taker...
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