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.
Donald Everson
Jul 7, 2020
McFarland – Donald Dean Everson, age 76, died July 7, 2020 at Nazareth Health and Rehabilitation Center in Stoughton, after a battle with ALS.
Donny was born on March 13, 1944 to Alfred Richard Everson and Phyllis Elaine (Johnson) in Stoughton. He is survived by sister, Barbara (David) Amyotte and a nephew, David Warthman. He was preceded in...
Thomas Mccarthy, M.D.
Jul 7, 2020
Thomas Michael McCarthy, M.D., age 85, passed away at home surrounded by his family on July 7, 2020. He was born on September 4, 1934 in Cleveland, OH the son of Michael and Catherine (Lyons) McCarthy.
Thomas married Jeri M. McCarthy (Durand) on August 8, 1959, the same year he received his medical degree from Marquette University...
Marjorie Petersen
Jul 7, 2020
Stoughton- Marjorie Fay (Woodbridge) Petersen, age 85, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2020 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born on August 1, 1934 to Albert Henry and Minnie (Crystal) Woodbridge in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada.
Marjorie was united in marriage to Alan G. Petersen on August 27, 1956 in Gulfport, MS. She worked her...

Norman Wildes Jr.
Jul 7, 2020
Westport: Norman E. Wildes Jr., age 79, passed away at his home on Tuesday, July 7, 2020. He was born March 30, 1941, the son of Norman E. Sr. and Gladys (Hainstock) Wildes.
Norman served his country in the US Army. He enjoyed traveling, going fishing, puzzles and often could be found at a Friday Night Fish Fry. ...
Kathryn Sturm
Jul 7, 2020
Kathryn E. Sturm passed away on July 7, 2020, after suffering complications from extended health issues with her family by her side.
Kathryn Eleanor Griffith was born on July 11, 1930, to Welsh immigrants, Catherine (Daniel) and Owen Griffith, in Randolph, Wisconsin.
Her parents were proud U.S. citizens who quickly assimilated to the American ways,...
Donna Baldwin
Jul 7, 2020
WAUNAKEE—Donna M. (Thibodeau) Baldwin, age 91, whose parts finally wore out, died peacefully at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg. Donna was born on January 14, 1929 in Iron Mountain, Michigan.
Upon graduation from high school, Donna married Richard Baldwin on June 22, 1946. As Richard was in the USAF for 24 years, Donna lived in many places along...
Linus Maier
Jul 6, 2020
Linus Francis Maier, age 83, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 6, 2020, where he is enjoying a reunion with family and friends he hasn’t seen in a long time. He was the first born of 11 to Peter and Margaret (Meffert) Maier, at home on the farm on Woodland Drive in Waunakee.
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Lois Williams
Jul 6, 2020
Stoughton- Lois A. Williams, age 88, passed away on July 6, 2020. She was born August 14, 1931 to Mazomanie natives George and Lucille (Schlough) Fangmeier. She married Earl J. Williams who preceded her in death on Sept. 27, 2003.
Lois is survived by 6 children, Mary (Chris) Rapp, Patti (Eddie) LaForrest, Jim, Denny, Ron, and Tim Williams;...
James Rasmussen
Jul 6, 2020
James P. Rasmussen was born March 1, 1939 to the late Harold and Ruth Rasmussen and died July 6, 2020 in Madison, Wisconsin. In Madison, he attended Nakoma Grade School and West High School, where he was an outstanding basketball player and golfer. James attended and graduated from Lawrence University and excelled in basketball with some of his records...
William Sandholm Iii
Jul 6, 2020
William H. Sandholm III [49] of Madison, Wisconsin, made the choice to end his life on Monday, July 6, 2020 after a long battle with depression.
Bill was born in Brooklyn, New York and attended Manhasset High School where he met his future wife Leah. Bill and Leah married on June 12, 1999.
In 1992,...
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....
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