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.
Marie Snowden
Jul 16, 2020
Marie (Schleis) Snowden, 93, of Waunakee, WI, formerly of Spring Grove, MN, was surrounded by love of family when she passed at Agrace Hospice Center, Fitchburg, WI on July 16, 2020. She left behind her beloved husband of 72 years, Terrence Snowden and children Gail Snowden (John Young), Madison, WI; Annette (Snowden) Canfield (John), Longmont, CO; Terese Snowden, Loveland,...
Wilbur "Bill" Jones
Jul 16, 2020
Madison- Wilbur R. “Bill” Jones, age 88, passed away peacefully on Thursday July 16, 2020 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg surrounded by family. He was born April 28, 1932 in Oxford to the late Harvey and Esther(Holtz)Jones. Bill married Ada Ann Kemnitz on November 8, 1952 in Oxford. He served his country in the United States Army...
George Larscheid
Jul 16, 2020
MADISON- George L. Larscheid, 100, of Madison, entered in the fullness of life on July 16, 2020. George was born on January 1, 1920, in Minneapolis, MN, to Francis and Mary (White) Larscheid.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Genevieve (Jen or Jenny); sons, George Larscheid, Jr., and Paul Larscheid; brothers, Phillip, Francis, Rupert,...
Attila "Ron" Horwath
Jul 16, 2020
MADISON - Attila “Ron” Kalman Horwath, age 74, passed away on Thursday July 16, 2020 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born on December 10, 1945 in New London, CT, the son of the late John and Carolina (Gargano) Horwath. Ron married Evelyn Lois Dorr on March 21, 1970.
Ron graduated from New London High School...
Janet Wenger
Jul 15, 2020
Janet (Dolly) R. Wenger, age 64, passed away peacefully at home on June 13, 2020. Janet was born October 14, 1955 to Henry and Beatrice Cochems. She married Craig Wenger on June 25, 1983. Craig passed away February 14, 2020. She was also preceded in death by both of her parents, her sister Carol and her brothers, Jimmy and...
Mary Lubing
Jul 15, 2020
MADISON- Mary Beth Shiels Lubing passed away early morning on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 after an extraordinarily courageous battle with cancer. Many of you will remember Mary Beth in her final post as our Law School Registrar, but she served at the Law School in a variety of positions over her 45 years there.
Mary Beth retired...
Jane Hilsenhoff
Jul 15, 2020
Jane Hilsenhoff passed away peacefully on July 15, 2020 in Madison, Wisconsin. She was born on November 27, 1930 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, the daughter of Victor and Margaret (Johnson) Sylvan. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in psychology and worked in personnel. While at the UW she joined the Alpha Phi sorority, where she...
Twila Nolen
Jul 14, 2020
Middleton - Twila Marie (Rowe) Nolen, age 90, passed away on July 14, 2020. Twila was born on October 27, 1929, in Dodgeville, WI, to Elmer and Dorothy (Motley) Rowe. She attended a one room schoolhouse and graduated from Dodgeville High School and later attended Madison Area Technical College. Twila married Dwight Lee Nolen of Ridgeway on December 16,...
Edward Schten
Jul 13, 2020
MADISON- Edward Schten passed away on July 13, 2020. He was born in Chicago on February 20, 1931 to Lillian (Wax) and Edward V. Schten. The family moved to a farm near Marcellus, MI in 1942. After interruption for service in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, he graduated from Western Michigan University with a B.S. in Physical...
Lois Alme
Jul 13, 2020
STOUGHTON- Lois L. Alme, age 64, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2020 at Select Specialty Hospital in Madison. She was born on December 5, 1955, in Madison, the daughter of Jack Williford and Eunice Meyer. Lois grew up in Stoughton and graduated from Stoughton High School in 1974. On November 1, 1975 she was united in marriage to...

Kim Dawalt
Jul 13, 2020
DaWalt, Kim N.
Madison: Kim Nicole DaWalt, age 63, passed away peacefully July 13, 2020 at St. Mary’s Care Center. She was born in Madison July 22, 1956 the daughter of Katie and Richard DaWalt.
Kim graduated from Oregon High School in 1974. She had a number of positions over the years working in sales,...
Jeffrey Modahl
Jul 12, 2020
Jeffrey Scott Modahl- There are those in life that leave an indelible mark, that influence and shape our own story, their very presence brightening our lives, enriching our souls. Jeff was every bit this person for so many.
Jeff was born April 25, 1965 in La Crosse, WI to parents Doris and Roy Modahl. A childhood deeply rooted...
Rodney Wendt
Jul 12, 2020
Rodney W. Wendt, age 83, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020. He was born on April 11, 1937 at the family farm in Brooklyn, Wisconsin to William and Lena (Hodel) Wendt. He married JoAnne Traino on August 26, 1967.
Rodney dedicated over 30 years working as a part of the Oregon School district. He was an avid...
Claude Sime
Jul 12, 2020
Claude I. Sime, Jr., age 87, of Waunakee, WI, passed away peacefully with his wife, Pat, by his side on July 12, 2020.
Claude, was born May 12, 1933, to Claude and Estelle Sime and graduated from Freeport High School in 1951. He earned his undergraduate degree from University of Illinois. He received his Doctor of Dental...
Douglas Davenport
Jul 11, 2020
Douglas A. Davenport, 68, died peacefully at his home in Waunakee surrounded by his family on Saturday, July 11, 2020. Born in Richland Center on December 13, 1951 to Douglas and Beverly (Brown) Davenport, he married Jody (Mulhern) Davenport June 9, 1973.
Doug is survived by Jody, his loving wife of 47 years, and 3 sons; the...
Leonard Dahl
Jul 11, 2020
Deerfield- Leonard J. Dahl, age 93, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at home. He was born at home in Deerfield in June 10, 1927, the son of Lars and Josephine Dahl. In 1944 Leonard left high school to join the Navy. He was a part of the Seabee Division during WWII. Following his discharge from the Navy...
Douglas Swanson
Jul 10, 2020
Swanson, Douglas J.
Waunakee: On Friday, July 10, 2020, Douglas J Swanson, loving and beloved father and husband, passed away suddenly at home at the age of 64. Doug was born on December 26, 1955 in Madison, WI to Robert and Wanda (Lipczynski) Swanson. He graduated from Madison East High School and then earned a degree in...
Dorothy Omdahl
Jul 10, 2020
(Madison) Dorothy (Manson) Omdahl passed away on July 10, 2020. She was born on February 27, 1926 to the late Warren and Margaret Manson. As a life-long resident of Madison, she attended St. James Grade School and graduated from West High School. She earned an Associate Degree in Accounting from Madison Area Technical College. She worked for University Hospital...
Rosemary Yerges
Jul 10, 2020
Sun Prairie
RoseMary Yerges, age 89, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital. She was born in Pullman, Washington on March 6, 1931, the daughter to Devine and Elsie (Smelcer) Martin. She was united in marriage to Dale Yerges on March 6, 1954, in Tacoma, Washington. Together they were married 35 years, and...
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