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.
Kenneth Kunen
Aug 14, 2020
Herbert Kenneth Kunen, aged 77, of Madison, passed away on August 14, 2020 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg, WI, of heart failure.
Kenneth was born August 2, 1943 in Queens, NY. He was the son of Ruth Kunen (Spector) and Herbert Kunen. He graduated high school in Mt. Vernon, NY, earned his undergraduate degree from...
Merlin Lebakken
Aug 13, 2020
STOUGHTON – Merlin T. Lebakken was born in La Crosse, Wis., on Nov. 6, 1937, to Lewis and Agnes (Moen) Lebakken. He passed away on Aug. 13, 2020, at his home in Stoughton, Wis., at the age 82.
Merle grew up on a dairy farm near Galesville, Wis., with his parents, four brothers and a sister. It...
Florine Ring
Aug 12, 2020
McFarland
Florine A. Ring, 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, August 12, 2020 at Agrace Hospice. Flo was born in Roxbury, Wisconsin one of ten children to the late Norbert and Irene (Keichinger) Ballweg. She married the love of her life, Don E. Ring on April 7, 1951. He preceded...
Phillip "Phil" Certain
Aug 11, 2020
Phillip Robinson (“Phil”) Certain, age 76, died August 11, 2020, at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, WI, after living gallantly with progressive supranuclear palsy for several years. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Melinda, and their three children, Andrew (Margaret) of Seattle, Heather (Dale Murray) of Madison, and Laura (Benjamin Goldstein) of Salt Lake City, and by...
William "Billy" Mcdonald
Aug 11, 2020
MADISON- Billy McDonald passed away at Agrace Hospice on Wednesday, August 11, 2020. He was born in Madison, Wisconsin on April 2, 1932 and lived here all of his life. He was born to Anna Mae Mitchell and James Cornell McDonald with Ernest Mitchell becoming a second father to him.
Billy graduated from Central High...
David Amyotte
Aug 11, 2020
STOUGHTON - David F Amyotte, age 82 passed away on Tuesday, August 11. He was born February 11, 1938 in Sault Ste. Marie Michigan.
A member of the Sault Ste Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, David attended the local High School in Sault Ste. Marie graduating in 1955. David was an avid hockey player and hunter enjoying...
Frances "Fran" Rogers
Aug 10, 2020
SUN PRAIRIE—Frances “Fran” C. Rogers, age 92, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020 at home and surrounded by her family. She was born on October 1, 1927 in Madison to Wesley and Eleanor Buss, Sr.
Fran worked for Pamida stores, Wisconsin Cheeseman, Homestead Cheese, and Renk Seeds. She was a member of VFW 8483 Auxiliary. Fran...
Glenn Fillner
Aug 9, 2020
Glenn L. Fillner (Toby) age 83 passed away Sunday, August 9 at St. Mary’s Hospital after a short illness.
Toby was born on October 24, 1936 in Janesville, WI to Glenn and Elsie (Goodwin) Fillner. He was the eldest of 6 children. On February 25, 1974 he married Carol Jean Coughlin.
He started trimming trees...
Mark Meyer
Aug 9, 2020
MADISON---Mark E. Meyer, age 53, passed away at home from an accidental fall on Sunday, August 9, 2020. He was born in Madison on March 3, 1967, to the late William (Bill) and Alice (Peterson) Meyer. Mark always had a smile on his face with a willing hand to help with any task and liked practical jokes....
Gilbert Strelow
Aug 9, 2020
(Madison)Gilbert A. Strelow died peacefully on Sunday, August 9, 2020 in Madison, WI. He had battled heart problems since 1978. Gil was born in Litchfield, Illinois on May 30, 1934, son of Rev. Julius & Mrs. Louise (Reiss) Strelow. Raised in Litchfield, as one of 15 children. Graduate of the University of Minnesota. Served honorably in the United States...
Mary Teresa Smith
Aug 8, 2020
Stoughton- Mary Teresa (Himstedt) Smith, age 83, of Stoughton, Wisconsin passed with grace and beauty into eternal life on August 8, 2020. She was surrounded by her loving family in a peaceful and serene hospice suite.
She was born to the late Lester and Marie Himstedt in Belleville, Illinois on February 22, 1937. She walked through life...
Eleanor Sutcliffe
Aug 8, 2020
Eleanor (Ellie) S. Sutcliffe went to heaven on August 8, 2020. She was born May 1, 1925 in Madison to Peter and Martha Selstad who had immigrated from Norway. She graduated from Madison East High School in 1942. Ellie worked at Ray-O-Vac for 12 years. After meeting on a blind date, she married Charles Sutcliffe on April 15, 1950...
Amy Shumway
Aug 7, 2020
Amy Shumway, a fun-loving mom, wise-cracking friend, and avid bridge player, died on Friday August 7th at the age of 95.
Amy was born in Evanston, Illinois, on July 7th, 1925, to Frederick Leslie Chapman, and Florence Smith Chapman and moved to the Madison area in 1930 living in the in the Village of Maple Bluff her...
Troy Bronk
Aug 6, 2020
Troy John Bronk, age 46, was welcomed into Heaven a couple of months after his dad on Thursday, August 6, 2020, due to injuries sustained in a tragic motorcycle accident. Troy was born August 28, 1973 in Stevens Point, WI, the son of John and Marlene (Piesik) Bronk. He was united in marriage to Lisa (Hardy) Bronk on November...
Frances Bordson
Aug 6, 2020
MADISON - Frances A. Bordson, age 95, passed away unexpectedly on August 6, 2020. She was born in Madison, the daughter of Joseph and Rosaria “Sara” (Caravello) Varese.
Frances attended Madison Central High School. She flourished growing up in the Italian Greenbush, along with the grape vines and lush gardens. It was a place like no other,...
Patricia Landen
Aug 5, 2020
McFarland- Patricia Ann Landen, age 61, gained her angel wings after a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family. She was born in Madison on June 29, 1959, the daughter of Arnold and Mary Kalhagen. Patty graduated from McFarland High School in 1977. She completed her Associates...
Owen Storlie
Aug 5, 2020
Marshall- Owen H. Storlie, age 69, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at UW Hospital. He was born in Stoughton on March 6, 1951, the son of Ramon and Beverly Storlie. Owen graduated from Deerfield High School in 1969. He married the love of his life Caroline McCredie on July 5, 1974...

Lois Frank
Aug 5, 2020
Lois Frank, 82, devoted wife, mother, and steadfast member of Madison’s Jewish community, passed away peacefully August 5 at Capitol Lakes after a brief illness. Lois was born in Milwaukee to Peter and Rose Druch on June 7, 1938. While visiting family in La Crosse, she met her life-long love and partner, Alfred Frank, and they were engaged...
Dale Amacher
Aug 5, 2020
Dale Frederick Amacher, age 75, of Verona, Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday morning, the 5th of August 2020, in his home surrounded by family after a long but courageous battle with cancer. Dale was born on the 2nd of June 1945, to Kenneth and Dorothy Amacher of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, and was the second of four brothers.
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Wendy Lambert
Aug 5, 2020
Wendy A. Lambert, age 56, passed away on Wednesday, August 5th 2020 at 10:25am at UW Hospital. She was born on November 28th, 1963 in Oshkosh, WI. The daughter of Thomas Edward Wolf and Carol A. Williams. She married Russell W. Lambert on July 6th, 2002 in Middleton, WI. Wendy was a loving soul who enjoyed helping everyone. She...
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