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.

Kali Sendeck
May 23, 2020
MADISON- Kali Sendeck, formerly known as Ira James Sheldon, passed away on Saturday, May 23rd, 2020 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg.
Rae Fritch
May 23, 2020
Stoughton- Rae Denise Fritch, age 62, died at her home on Saturday, May 23, 2020. She was born in Fort Atkinson on October 26, 1957, the daughter of Raymond and Rosemary Fritch. Rae graduated from Indiana School of Optometry. She is survived by her sister, Cyd Bickford of Ridgeway; brothers, Greg (Fran) Fritch of Ridgeway and Randy Fritch of...
Eileen Jensen
May 23, 2020
Madison – Eileen E. Jensen, age 97, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2020, at St. Mary Care Center in Madison. She was born on November 22, 1922, in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, to Raymond and Henrietta (Jorgenson) Crook. Eileen was united in marriage to Donald Jensen on August 18, 1955 in Dodgeville.
She is survived by her daughter,...
Jean L. Newcomer
May 23, 2020
MADISON- Jean L. Newcomer (nee Barnes), Madison, died on May 23, 2020 at Agrace Hospice in Madison, WI. She was 99 years old.
Jean was born January 28, 1921 in Wilkes-Barre, PA to Olin and May (Petersen) Barnes. She graduated from Maryville College in Maryville, TN, where she earned a BA degree in psychology. Later she...
Dr. Charles "Charlie" Pruett
May 22, 2020
Madison – Dr. Charles Herbert "Charlie" Pruett, age 92, of Madison, WI, died with family at home on Friday, May 22, 2020. All will remember him for his gentle spirit, intelligence, and love for his family.
Born in Corning, NY, on April 21, 1928, to Lowell and Cory (Hughes) Pruett, he lived most of his early years...
Jim Brannstrom
May 22, 2020
MADISON – James (Jim) Arlin Brannstrom, 38, passed away at home on Friday, May 22, 2020, following a diagnosis of Glioblastoma in December 2018. He was born on August 31, 1981 in Madison to Arlin and Judy (Leverich) Brannstrom. He was a graduate of James Madison Memorial High School and received his BA degree in graphic design from the...
James "Jim" Conant
May 22, 2020
MADISON/STOUGHTON James (Jim) D. Conant, age 85 passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, May 22, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. His loving wife Carol was by his side. Jim was born on December 5, 1934 in Madison WI, to Rollie and Margurite (Klitzman) Conant. At the age of 5, Jim and his two brothers were...
Philip Schmid Jr.
May 22, 2020
Sun Prairie – Philip J. Schmid Jr., age 85, passed away peacefully on Friday May 22, 2020 at Highland Crossing in Sun Prairie. He was born September 9, 1934 in Milwaukee to the late Philip and Eleanor (Krakow) Schmid Sr. Philip served his Country in the United States Air Force. He married Carol June Buttke on June 11, 1960...
Charles Schaeffer
May 21, 2020
Charles G. Schaeffer, age 84, passed away May 21, 2020 at Meriter Hospital. He served in the US Air Force for four years primarily in Alaska as well as Wisconsin Air National Guard for several years. He was also employed at UW-Madison for over 30 years. Chuck enjoyed carving, blacksmithing and anything electronic.
Chuck is survived by...
William "Bill" / "95" Whisenant
May 21, 2020
William (Bill/95) Wesley Whisenant died on May 21st, 2020. 9 years ago, he was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer, with a prognosis of 18 months. For nearly a decade, he kicked cancer in the teeth and was in a good health for nearly all of that time. He attributed this to lifestyle changes, his Mayhem exercise group, family...
James Kohl
May 21, 2020
James R. Kohl, age 90, passed away peacefully with his granddaughter Kayla and dog Sadie by his side, on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born on June 30, 1929 in Madison, Wisconsin. His grandmother and uncle raised him. James graduated from Central High School. James married Kathryn L. Carter on January 19, 1951....
Faye Samson
May 20, 2020
Faye Patra Samson (née Finley) passed away peacefully on 20 May. Faye was born in Mound, Minnesota in 1933, and grew up in a loving household with her brother Richard before leaving to attend the University of Minnesota. Faye studied English and worked at the hospital in Minneapolis and eventually met her future husband Harland on campus. They moved to Alaska, North...
Daniel Malone
May 20, 2020
Daniel Ward Malone, age 68, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 with his family by his side. He was born on April 3, 1952 in Rockford, Illinois to Daniel Webster and Abby Jane (Ward) Malone.
Dan began his education at St. Bernadette Catholic School. He was a graduate of Boylan High School in 1970. Following high...
Elizabeth "Beth" Chase
May 18, 2020
Elizabeth “Beth” Chase (Lemke, Marquardt) passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on May 18th from a cardiac event. Beth was born to Larry and Jane (Kowing) Marquardt on July 14, 1979 in Madison, WI. She graduated from Verona Area High School in 1997 and UW-Madison with a Doctorate in Pharmacy in 2003. She loved being a mom, took pride...
Larry Deitch
May 18, 2020
Madison/New Jersey - Larry S. Deitch, a kind and gentle soul adored by all who knew him, died peacefully after a sudden and brief illness on Monday, May 18, 2020 surrounded by family in his daughter’s home in Madison, WI. He was 70 years old.
Larry was born in Philadelphia, PA on April 27, 1950 to loving parents...
John Sigel
May 17, 2020
John Montgomery Sigel, age 75. Passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 17, 2020 of natural causes. While John had promised his daughters that he would live to be 92, he was able to pen his own obituary.
I was born September 4, 1944. I was raised in a working class neighborhood in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in a multigenerational...

Robyn Seymour
May 17, 2020
Robyn Seymour (McKinney) 58 of McFarland, WI passed away on Sunday after a battle with cancer. Robyn was born in Mountain Home, ID to Richard and Carmen (Williams) McKinney (Burlington, WI). Robyn graduated from Burlington Senior High in 1979 and went on to attend UW Madison where she earned a BS degree in Geology and Geophysics. She also attended UC Berkeley for further education in...
Clarence Treu
May 17, 2020
Clarence G. Treu was born August 13th, 1931 and quietly passed away on May 17th, 2020 at Attic Angels in Middleton Wisconsin. He was preceded in death by his parents and his loving wife Gerrie. He will be greatly missed by his daughter Jill, his son David and Jill’s Dalmatian Buttons who he liked to feed bananas. Clarence spent...

Earl Greenberg
May 16, 2020
Greenberg, Earl Barry
Middleton – Earl Barry Greenberg, age 80, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2020 surrounded by his family. A private family funeral will be held on Tuesday May 19th. A full obituary as well as a Celebration of Life service will follow at a later date, yet to be determined.
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Dr. Earl Greenberg
May 16, 2020
Dr. Earl Barry Greenberg, 80, of Madison, Wis., died on Saturday May 16, 2020 from complications of lung cancer.
Born on August 19, 1939 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Barry was the eldest son of Sydney and Elizabeth Greenberg. Brought up in Miami Beach, he excelled academically at Miami Beach Senior High School and entered Johns Hopkins...
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