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.
Noah Hershkowitz
Nov 13, 2020
Noah Hershkowitz, age 79, Irving Langmuir Professor Emeritus of Engineering Physics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, died at UW Hospital on November 13, 2020. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and a kind and generous mentor to generations of students.
Noah was born to Abraham and Sushie Hershkowitz on August 16, 1941 in the Williamsburg...
Jeanne Matson
Nov 13, 2020
Stoughton - Jeanne L. Matson passed away on November 13, 2020, at Milestone Senior Living in Stoughton. She was born in Madison, WI on July 10, 1931. Jeanne attended Rockford College, was a co-founder of Matson & Associates, Inc. and was a member of Christ Lutheran Church and Elizabeth Circle.
Survivors include her children, Gay L. (David) Huenink, Jane A....
Edward Newman
Nov 13, 2020
We are sorry to announce that Ed Newman, of Oakwood Village in Madison, WI, passed away on November 13th after a short stay at the Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, WI.
Ed was born in Bayonne, NJ in 1924, the son of Joseph and Lena (Cook) Newman. He met the love of his life, Thelma, when he was...
Robert Bird
Nov 13, 2020
MADISON- Robert Byron Bird, age 96 passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020 in Madison, Wisconsin. He was born on February 5, 1924 in Bryan, Texas to the late Byron and Ethel Bird. After serving in the Army as an officer in the 90 th Chemical Mortar Battalion during WWII, Bob dedicated his life to teaching, writing and research. ...
Lois Anderson
Nov 13, 2020
** UPDATED SERVICE INFO**
A graveside service for Lois will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Deerfield Lutheran Cemetery. A Celebration of Life gathering will follow at the Savannah Park Pavilion on Liberty Road in Deerfield.
Deerfield- Lois Jeanette Anderson, age 90, of Deerfield WI,...
Donald Schwartz
Nov 12, 2020
Donald W. Schwartz, Jr., age 72 of Madison, passed away from a serious sepsis infection on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at his home.
He worked for Madison Gas and Electric and retired in 2000 after a long-dedicated career of 25 years.
Don enjoyed many trips to beautiful islands that he could dive and explore. He...
Elaine Vick
Nov 12, 2020
Stoughton- Elaine Ruth Vick, days short of 95, passed peacefully in her sleep on November 12, 2020, in her apartment home, which she shared with her husband Homer Vick at Milestone Assisted Living in Stoughton, WI. Elaine was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Elise Christine Betz Lippert and Walter Christopher Lippert on November 20, 1925. She is preceded in death by her parents and beloved granddaughter, Christina Lynn Finley. She is...
Gloria Halverson
Nov 12, 2020
Stoughton- Gloria May (nee Olson) Halverson passed away at Skaalen Home on Thursday, November 12, 2020. Her family was able to be with her which brought them great joy.
Mom was born on May 9, 1930 in Stoughton to Orlando and Hazel (Ehle) Olson. She went to a one room school in Utica through eighth grade and...
Joan Gilles
Nov 12, 2020
Madison- Gilles, Joan Margaret
From the moment we knew of her existence we loved her.
Joan Margaret Gilles, our beautiful baby girl, came into our arms Thursday, Nov.12th, 2020 at 5:19pm.
She had~
Her dad's ears
The softest, chunkiest cheeks
Cutest little Button nose
Sweetheart...
Eugene Voegeli
Nov 12, 2020
Eugene “Gene” Ralph Voegeli, 72 went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Waunakee Manor in Waunakee, WI. Gene was born to Ralph and Inez Voegeli on Leap Day, February 29th, 1948. A graduate of Albany High School in 1967, Gene took over the family farm after his father’s untimely passing and then farmed outside...
Jeanne Garnett
Nov 12, 2020
Jeanne Marie Swan Garnett, age 97, completed her life’s journey on Nov 12, 2020 in her home filled with the love of her family. Jeanne was born on April 14, 1923 in Marion, Ohio to Alfred W. Swan and Eva Castner Swan. She spent her early years in Greeley, Colorado before arriving in Madison at the age of...
Susan Bollant
Nov 11, 2020
Susan Marie Bollant, age 63, of Madison, WI, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by love on November 11, 2020.
She was born the daughter of Francis and Barbra (Prochaska) Bollant on October 12, 1957. Susan grew up in Livingston and was a 1975 graduate of Iowa Grant High School. She moved to Madison where she attend...
Jennifer Valtierra
Nov 11, 2020
Jennifer Svedjan Valtierra, age 55 passed away on 11-11-2020 surrounded by family and friends at her home in Middleton, WI after a brave battle with glioblastoma. She was born on May 11, 1965 in Roseau, MN, the daughter of Ron Svedjan and Alyce Turgeon. As a child she loved to sing, play in the woods, and swim in the...
Wayne Mathison
Nov 10, 2020
Madison
Wayne Lew Mathison, age 78, passed away after a courageous battle with Urothelial cancer and kidney disease. He was born in Madison on September 12, 1942, the son of Alfred and Arlette (Nelson) Mathison. Wayne was the proud father of four children.
He graduated from Madison East High School in 1961. After graduation, he...
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...
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