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.
Lisa A. Parker
Nov 5, 2024
Lisa A. Parker was a beloved nana, mother, and wife over her 58 years. She passed away in her home on Tuesday November 5th, 2024. She was born on February 3rd, 1966, in Portage WI, the daughter of James Falk and Patricia (Upham) Johnson.
Lisa and Dale crossed paths a couple years after school at East Madison High School at a...
Judith A. Olson
Nov 5, 2024
Judith “Judy” A. Olson (nee Leidig), age 74, passed away at Marshfield Medical Center in Beaver Dam and was reunited in heaven with her husband, Dan, on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. She was born on June 8, 1950, in Baraboo to Lavern and Gladys (Berndt) Leidig. As a child, Judy enjoyed going to the family farm where she would ride...
Steven Royce Leadholm
Nov 5, 2024
MADISON—Steve died at Meriter hospital in early morning November 4th, due to complications of pneumonia at age 89. He was a wonderful husband and father who will be greatly missed.
Born in Amery, WI to Chester and Ethyl Leadholm, he was the youngest of ten children. He attended Amery High School, where he was active all sports and exceptional in basketball....
Linda "Wethal" Everson
Nov 3, 2024
Linda A. (Wethal) Everson, age 83, of Evansville, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Stoughton Hospital. She was born November 7, 1940, in Madison, Wisconsin, the daughter of Melfred and Anna (Johnson) Wethal.
Linda was one of the greatest supporters of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed being involved in their...
John Stokstad
Nov 2, 2024
Stoughton - John Richard Stokstad, passed away on 11/02/2024 after a battle with cancer. He was born on February 5, 1950. John graduated from Stoughton High School in 1968, school is where he met his wife Sheila, “the country girl”.
John loved an exciting fantasy or science fiction book or movie. He enjoyed spending time caring for the grounds at the...
Aubrey Fowler Jr.
Nov 2, 2024
Aubrey R. Fowler Jr., age 89, passed away on November 2 at Oakwood Village in Madison. He was born on September 4, 1935, the son of Aubrey R. Fowler Sr. and Irene Fowler in Neenah, WI.
Aubrey was active in the Boys Brigade in Neenah, a community center for youth since 1900. He was fortunate to travel with the Brigade to...
Clinton W. Olson
Nov 2, 2024
Clinton William Olson, age 84, recently of Stoughton, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Stoughton Hospital. Clint was born in Tomahawk, Wisconsin to Edwin and Frances Olson on December 5, 1939, and graduated in the class of 1957 from Rhinelander. He spent over 78 years in the Northwoods, before making his way “south” to Stoughton to be near his...
Anna Rose Collas
Nov 2, 2024
Sun Prairie – Anna Rose Collas - It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved mother Anna Rose Collas of Sun Prairie, WI who passed away on November 2, 2024, after a brief illness. She was surrounded by immense love and admiration for the incredible mother and person she was. For 90 years, she graced us...
Rosalie DiMaggio Cannarella
Nov 1, 2024
Rosalie DiMaggio Cannarella returned to our Heavenly Father on All Saints Day, November 1st, 2024, embraced by the love and prayers of her family. She was born on November 17th, 1941. Rosalie was a beacon of warmth and generosity, known for her beautiful smile and her kind, loving spirit.
Born and raised in the Greenbush area, Rosalie graduated from Central High...
Janice D. Bowman
Nov 1, 2024
Janice Dagney Bowman, age 83, passed away peacefully on Friday November 1, 2024 with her loving family at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg, WI. The daughter of Niels Nielsen and Josephine (Comstock) Nielsen was born on April 2, 1941 with her twin sister Joyce Tobiason in St. Paul, MN. Janice married the love of her life, Philip Bowman on April 8,...
Donald Martin Larson
Nov 1, 2024
Donald Martin Larson, 67, passed away on November 1, 2024, at Agrace Hospice in Madison, WI, after a hard-fought battle with Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. He persevered with dignity and his usual optimism throughout his illness. As Vince Lombardi once said, “We didn’t lose the game; we just ran out of time.”
Don was born in Sheboygan, WI, on July 2, 1957, to...
Marilyn Lee Weinstock
Nov 1, 2024
Marilyn Lee Chapin Weinstock Obituary
Marilyn Lee Weinstock, 83, of Madison, formerly Marshall, WI, passed away November 1, 2024, with her daughters by her side. Some called her Marilyn and some called her Lee, but those dearest to her called her Grandma Lee.
Born November 5, 1940, she was the daughter of the late David and Pauline Chapin. She grew up in...
Gerald H. Derr
Nov 1, 2024
Gerald Henry "Jerry" Derr September 16, 1943 – November 1, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Gerald Henry Derr, known to many as Jerry, on November 1, 2024. Jerry was a beloved husband, devoted father, proud grandfather, and dear friend. A patriot, public servant, and community advocate, Jerry embodied a life of dedication, hard work,...
Salimeh Hakim Shurrush
Nov 1, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Salimeh Hakim Shurrush, who left this earth surrounded by her four children and son-in-law on November 1, 2024. She was born on March 9, 1945 to Salim and Malakeh Hakim in Nazareth, Israel.
Alongside her husband George, in search of the American Dream, they sought a better...
William "Karl" Duncan
Oct 31, 2024
William “Karl” Duncan, aged 54, passed away unexpectedly at his home on October 31, 2024. He was born on November 25, 1969, in Dallas, Texas, to Bill and Margaret Duncan.
Karl grew up enjoying summer family trips to Colorado with aunts, uncles, and cousins. In junior high school, he started his own lawnmowing business, which he continued through his time at...
Joyce Lynn Ehlke
Oct 31, 2024
Joyce Lynn Ehlke, age 55, passed away on October 31, 2024. She was born on March 12, 1969 in LaGrange, IL, the daughter of Raymond and Lorraine Felos. She graduated from UW-Madison with a Bachelors in Horticulture. Joyce loved plants and gardening and worked in landscaping and green houses for over 20 years. She loved to travel, hike, camp and...
Dorothy (Dottie) Ann Mealy
Oct 30, 2024
Madison-Our beloved mom, Dorothy (Dottie) Ann Mealy passed away on October 30, 2024. She was born, the second of four children, on November 7, 1929, in Charles City, Iowa to Louis Henry and Florence Elizabeth (Schumacher) Multhauf.
The family moved to Mason City, Iowa in 1944. She attended Holy Family High School. She received her undergraduate degree from Clarke College in...
Mary Shug
Oct 30, 2024
Mary Shug passed away peacefully at BrightStar of Waunakee.
Celebration of Life will be held at Cress Funeral Home Madison, 6021 University Ave. Friday, November 22, 2024 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Please share your memories here on Mary's tribute page.
6021 University Ave. Madison
(608) 238-8406
Michael James Best
Oct 30, 2024
Michael James Best passed away at St. Mary’s hospital at the age of 83 years old. Mike was born June 18, 1941 and passed away on October 30, 2024. He married Frances L. Best (Caruso) on April 11, 1964. He graduated from Oregon High School. He worked in construction until going into law enforcement with the Dane County Sheriff's Dept....
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