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.
Margaret (Marge) Rosenthal
Jul 5, 2020
Margaret (Marge) Julia Rosenthal, age 90, died on July 5, 2020. Marge was a compassionate, generous women and a life-long educator who worked tirelessly as an advocate for social justice and educational equity. Marge fought to make this world a better place politically, socially, and by the way she lived her life. Marge believed in the power...
Phillip Rodenschmit Jr.
Jul 4, 2020
Rodenschmit Jr., Phillip Todd
Middleton / Madison: Phillip was born May 15, 1964 and was called home to his Heavenly Father on Saturday, July 4, 2020.
Phillip had a BIG personality. As a kid he was always a daredevil. If he wasn’t going 100 mph on his dirt bike, he was doing gainers off the...
Joyce Jeardeau
Jul 4, 2020
Joyce Jeardeau fought a short but courageous battle with cancer and passed quietly surrounded by those she loved on July 4th. She was born on January 28th, 1961 in Tampa, Florida. Joyce was joined in marriage to David Jeardeau on May 26, 1979.
Joyce cherished spending time with her husband and daughters and also her 2 son-in-laws...
Brian Lind
Jul 4, 2020
Brian E. Lind, age 53, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2020, as a result of a car accident. Brian was born in Rockford, IL on July 23, 1966, the son of Michael and Helen (Wiegel) Lind. He was united in marriage to Diana Sue Davis on November 7, 1992 in Stoughton, WI. They were together 27 years and...
Brett Peterson, Sr.
Jul 2, 2020
Brett James Peterson, Sr., age 72, of Stoughton, passed away on July 2, 2020 at Stoughton Hospital. He was born on April 28, 1948, the son of Dr. Rodney Keller Peterson and Janet (Nelson) Peterson. He married Christine Mary Kolubako on October 23, 1976 in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Brett was born and raised in Stoughton where he graduated...
Frances Sharpee
Jul 2, 2020
SUN PRAIRIE– Frances Mabel (Reierson) Sharpee, age 97, passed away on July 2, 2020 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg, WI. Frances was born on August 2,1922, in the township of Lowville, Wisconsin. She was the third oldest of five children born to Walter and Mabel (Gunnelson) Reierson.
Frances graduated from Rio High School in 1940. Following high...
David Niesen
Jul 1, 2020
On Wednesday, July 1, 2020, devoted husband, father, and grandfather David H. Niesen, passed away from complications of ALS at home surrounded by his loving family at the age of 74. He was born to parents Irma and Herman Niesen on December 21, 1945 in Madison, WI. David graduated from Madison East High School in 1964 and enlisted in...
Sheri Bartz
Jun 30, 2020
And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes, and there will no longer be death; there will no longer be sorrow, anguish, crying, or pain: for the former order of things has passed away. And he that sat upon the throne, said, “Behold, I make all things new.” Revelation 21:3-5
Sheri...
Deborah Przywara
Jun 30, 2020
MADISON—Deb Przywara peacefully arrived at her eternal family reunion on June 30, 2020.
She was born on February 5, 1951 to Dorothy and Marcus Swanson in Madison, Wis. and grew up on Old Middleton Road surrounded by a large, loving extended family with whom she went on many enjoyable camping trips. She graduated in 1969 from Memorial...
Patricia Stehling
Jun 29, 2020
MADISON- Patricia Lynn Stehling, age 74, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2020 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg, embraced by her loving daughter. She was born on November 1, 1945 in Madison to William and Phyllis (Kischel) McCusker.
Pat graduated cum laude from Edgewood College of the Sacred Heart in 1967 with a Bachelor’s degree in science....
Raymond Schmoller
Jun 28, 2020
Mike passed away unexpectedly on the evening of Sunday, June 28, 2020, after returning home from a neighborhood walk. He will be missed deeply by his family, friends and colleagues. Mike was born in Waukesha on December 30, 1955, the son of Raymond and Laverne (Schultz) Schmoller.
Mike was a loving spouse and a dedicated...
Nancy Dewey
Jun 28, 2020
Nancy F. Dewey, age 94, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 28, 2020. She was born on April 30, 1926, in Madison to Dwight and Lois (Burlingame) Fowler.
Nancy is survived by her three children, Jeffrey Rankin (MaryJane), Janet Rankin Andraski (Brian), Margaret Rankin Riley (John) and her step daughter Jennifer Dewey. Nancy was very proud of...
Audrey Hinz
Jun 28, 2020
Madison – Audrey Mabel Hinz, age 86, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2020, at Sebring Assisted Living in Madison. She was born on May 15, 1934 in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Just) Tasch. Audrey graduated from Winnebago Lutheran Academy in 1952. Audrey spent most of her life from birth through high school on...
Keith Voelker
Jun 28, 2020
McFarland
Keith Emery Voelker, age 80, passed away at his home on June 28, 2020 from the effects of myasthenia gravis. He was born on July 3, 1939 in Milwaukee, WI to parents Herbert and Elisabeth (Countryman) Voelker. Keith graduated from Washington High School in Milwaukee in 1957 and that is where he met his wife Barbara....
Judith Klehr
Jun 28, 2020
Judith Kaylor Klehr died early Sunday morning in Madison, June 28, 2020. We hope that friends and family will find their own way to celebrate Judy Klehr's irrepressible spirit and her lifelong commitment to peace and justice.
A memorial will be held at later, safer time.
Memorials may be made in Judith's name to: Goodman...
Lilly King
Jun 27, 2020
Lilly J. (Salberg) Sundet-King, age 89, passed away on June 27, 2020 at Agrace. She was born September 1, 1930 in Valley City, ND the daughter of Oscar and Mabel Salberg. She married James A. Sundet on April 27, 1952 in Litchville, ND. They met in business school in Fargo, ND. The marriage resulted in 3 boys, Steve, Dean,...
David Meinholz
Jun 26, 2020
David H. Meinholz, age 78, passed away suddenly on Friday, June 26, 2020 at home with his wife Mary of 57 years by his side. He was born on August 16, 1941 to Jerome and Lucille (Bernards) Meinholz in Waunakee, Wisconsin. David married Mary (Schmidt) Meinholz of Glidden, Wisconsin on December 14, 1963. David worked most of his life...
Ruth Paulson
Jun 26, 2020
Stoughton- Ruth Parish Hanson McElrath Paulson, age 98, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2020 at UW Hospital in Madison. She was born in Stoughton on August 17, 1921, the daughter of Lester and Martha (Erickson) Parish. Ruth graduated from Stoughton High School, and was a lifelong member of Stoughton United Methodist Church. She worked as an Administrative Assistant at various...
William "Bill" Chauvin
Jun 26, 2020
Chauvin, William Joseph (Bill)
August 26, 1949 to June 26, 2020
Middleton: It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Bill at home on June 26, 2020 in his 71st year. Loving husband of Barbara for 48 years. Beloved father of Mark (Diana), Maple Grove MN; Jeffery (Jessica), Rochester MN; and...
Trevor Ellis
Jun 26, 2020
McFarland- Trevor Julian Ellis, age 19, lost his battle with depression on June 26th, 2020. He was born June 9th, 2001 in Guatemala. He moved to McFarland, WI in 2018 where he attended and recently graduated from McFarland High School. Trevor is survived by his mothers, Kristin Larmee-Slechta and Nicolette Larmee-Slechta, his brother Alexander Ellis, his sister Natalie Ellis,...
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