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 O'Kroley

Marie O'Kroley

Sep 25, 2020

COLUMBUS— The world was blessed with the gift of Marie Pauline O’Kroley September 30th, 1938. She was born the 3rd child to Paul and Mary (O’Connell) Weisensel.  She was preceded in death by her brothers John and Giles, and she is survived by her sisters Jane O’Kroley and Margaret Schuster.  Marie married the love of her life David O'Kroley 62...

Patricia Moeser

Patricia Moeser

Sep 24, 2020

McFarland - Patti Moeser, 67, passed away suddenly on September 24 after persevering through various health-related challenges in recent years.  She was preceded in death by her father, Floyd Sweeney, and mother, Delores Sweeney.  She is survived by her husband, Jim, of 42 years, her wonderful daughters Amanda Moeser of Bath, Maine and Amy (Andrew) Baker of Fitchburg, brothers...

Bruce Gors

Bruce Gors

Sep 23, 2020

SUN PRAIRIE—Bruce A. Gors, age 65, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at his home after a short battle with cancer.  Bruce was born on August 21, 1955 in Milwaukee.  He married Donna Moodie on January 9, 1976.

Bruce recently retired from his carpet cleaning business that he ran with his son Eric.  He was...

Harold Anderson

Harold Anderson

Sep 22, 2020

MADISON – Harold D. ("Andy") Anderson, 95, of Madison, WI passed away peacefully at home on September 22, 2020. He was born on March 12, 1925 in Duluth, MN to Emil and Anna (Ohrstrom) Anderson.

Harold grew up in Duluth, MN and moved to Madison, WI near the beginning of World War II where he...

Mary Thompson

Mary Thompson

Sep 22, 2020

McFarland – Mary K. Thompson, age 93, passed on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at home.  She was born in 1927 in Stoughton, the daughter of Arthur and Jane (Gorman) Lacy.  She married in 1947 to Arnold Thompson and moved from the city to the farm life.  She enjoyed traveling, reading and spending time with her children.  Mary is survived...

Vera Wilson

Vera Wilson

Sep 22, 2020

Madison - Vera Marie Wilson, age 91, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2020, at Attic Angels in Middleton. She was born on October 5, 1928, in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. She married Robert “Red” Wilson on September 9, 1950. Vera and Red were married for 64 years.

Vera was kind and thoughtful to all. She adored all of...

Peter Sears

Peter Sears

Sep 22, 2020

DUE  TO COVID CONCERNS IN DANE COUNTY, SERVICES FOR FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9TH HAVE BEEN CANCELLED.

Peter Dean Sears, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at Agrace Hospice Memory Care in Fitchburg. He was born October 26, 1940 to Mrs. Catherine (Krantz) Sears in Mauston, WI, but spent his childhood in...

Daniel "Fireman Dan" Mathison

Daniel "Fireman Dan" Mathison

Sep 21, 2020

Daniel “Dan/Danny” Mathison, age 62, died peacefully in his sleep on September 21, 2020 of natural causes. Also, affectionately know as “Fireman Dan”, Dan spent most of his time at his favorite place … State Street.

Dan was extremely outgoing and loved meeting new people … State Street was his favorite place to enjoy people watching. A...

Gary Redman

Gary Redman

Sep 21, 2020

MADISON -  Gary Arthur Redman, age 76, of Madison passed away on Monday, September 21, 2021.  He was born on March 1, 1944 in Berlin, Wisconsin, the son of Arthur and Lydia (Kloehn) Redman.  He married Patricia Kay on October 16, 1965 in Madison.

Gary obtained a bachelor’s degree in Business from Madison Business College.  He served...

Steven Olson

Steven Olson

Sep 21, 2020

MADISON - Steve “Ole” aka “O-train” Olson, age 68, died at his home on September 21, 2020 following a brief illness.

Steve was born during a blizzard in Wilmar, MN on February 19, 1952 to Luella and Randall Olson. At age 4 his family moved to Wauwatosa then relocated to Madison when he was 16. Steve was...

Joan Langdon

Joan Langdon

Sep 21, 2020

Madison - Joan Carol (Weavers) Langdon passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020, with family at her side at Agrace Hospice Care.  Joan was the first child of Harvey and Lillian Weavers, born on April 12, 1928. Two brothers, Glenn and Mark followed. Her childhood years were spent in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Living along Lake Michigan instilled her great love...

Alice Watson

Alice Watson

Sep 20, 2020

Stoughton - Alice Jean (Outhouse) Watson, age 91, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, September 20, 2020 supported by her children. Alice was born on April 27, 1929 in Madison to Walter and Annie (Blizzard) Outhouse.  They moved to a dairy farm in the Town of Dunn when she was eight years old. She graduated from Stoughton...

Janice Gumz

Janice Gumz

Sep 18, 2020

Janice “Jan” Gumz, age 73, passed away at her home on Friday, September 18, 2020, from Ovarian Cancer. She was born in Dodgeville, Wisconsin on July 4, 1947, the daughter to Donald and Violet (Nichols) Reddell.

Jan was united in marriage to Merle Gumz on September 27, 1969, in Richland Center. She was a graduate of Dodgeville...

Harold Rebholz "Hal"

Harold Rebholz "Hal"

Sep 18, 2020

Harold Sutton Rebholz (“Hal”), Madison, passed away on September 18, 2020 from complications of Parkinson’s disease. He was born on May 12, 1932 in Iron Mountain, MI, the son of Harold Edward and Gladys (Sutton) Rebholz. He graduated from Kearny High School, Kearny, N.J., where he was starting center on the 1949 New Jersey State Champion football team. His...

Anthony Chung

Anthony Chung

Sep 17, 2020

On Thursday, September 17, 2020, Anthony Myungkyu Chung, a beloved son, compassionate friend, and dedicated student, passed away at the age of 22 in Madison, Wisconsin, following a tragic motor vehicle accident.

Anthony – Tony to his friends – was born in Madison on May 14, 1998 to Youmie Koh and Woohyun Chung. He was a National...

George Heine Jr.

George Heine Jr.

Sep 17, 2020

Heine Jr., George Freeman

Madison / Middleton:  George Freeman Heine Jr., age 86, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 17 after a short illness. George was born on May 12, 1934 in White Plains, New York to Feralyn and George Heine Sr. He attended Ferndale High School and Michigan State University where he received his degree in Economics....

David Ellestad

David Ellestad

Sep 16, 2020

Sun Prairie- David Elver Ellestad, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2020.  He was born on November 21, 1940 in Madison, WI to Elver and Eleanor (Meloy) Ellestad.

David graduated from Monona Grove High School and the University of Wisconsin- Madison.  He was employed by Wisconsin Power and Light as an electrical engineer for thirty-seven...

Ronald " Ronnieboy" Tourdot

Ronald " Ronnieboy" Tourdot

Sep 15, 2020

Ronald E. Tourdot (RonnieBoy), age 64, was called home on Tuesday, September 15, 2020, following a long illness. Ronnie was born on January 25, 1956 in Richland Center, Wisconsin and lived for more than 30 years in the DeForest area. He was a graduate of Weston High School in Cazenovia and received his bachelor’s degree from the University of...

Shirley Macaulay

Shirley Macaulay

Sep 15, 2020

Shirley Ann Macaulay, age 86, loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away at the Larson House Assisted Living in Columbus on Tuesday, September 15th, 2020. She passed away peacefully with her family at her side and has gone to join her Lord and Savior in heaven.  Shirley was born in Prairie du Chien, WI June 17, 1934 to parents...

Deborah Worzala

Deborah Worzala

Sep 15, 2020

Deborah Dawn Worzala, 64, of Madison WI passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 after two battles with cancer.  She was born on October 11, 1955 in San Jose, CA.  She was the daughter of William Murray and Betty Cook Murray.  She was married to Frank J. Worzala on February 14, 1986.  She was a free-spirited artist, writer and...

Subscribe

To Email Notifications

Subscribe to receive an email when we add new obituaries to our website. Your email will not be used for any other purpose and will not be shared. You may unsubscribe at any time.

365 Days of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of grief messages designed to offer hope and healing during difficult first year after a loss



HeartLight offers a variety of support groups, education, resources, and special programming related to grief and loss.

Learn More