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.

Frederick Zingsheim

Frederick Zingsheim

Aug 26, 2020

Madison- Frederick G. Zingsheim SMSgt (ret), doting husband and loving father, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at his home in Madison. He was born on January 14, 1936, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the son of Fred and Mary (Jeszka) Zingsheim.

He is survived by his wife, Joan (Teasdale) Zingsheim; his children, Scott Zingsheim,...

Michael Hetzel

Michael Hetzel

Aug 24, 2020

Michael R. Hetzel, age 81, passed away on August 24, 2020 joining his wife, Millicent Hetzel, in eternal life. He was born on September 23, 1938, the son of Laurence and Elnora (Emer) Hetzel of Plain, Wisconsin.  He married Millicent Juneau on June 2, 1962, and she entered into rest on January 24, 1976 after a brave battle with...

Edwin "Starky" Starczewski

Edwin "Starky" Starczewski

Aug 24, 2020

Born on November 7, 1928 in Gary, Indiana, Ed passed away on August 24, 2020, at Agrace Hospice in Madison, Wisconsin.  He is survived by his sister Judith (James) Mostello, his children, Leslie, Russ, Paul (Deb), and Mark, his step-children, Jera (Rob) Sturgell and Steven (Lisa) Schade, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and good friend, Mary Hofstra.  He was preceded...

Kelly Clifton Sr.

Kelly Clifton Sr.

Aug 24, 2020

Madison - Kelly Hardenbrook Clifton Sr, age 93, died peacefully on Monday, August 24th, 2020, at Capitol Lakes Memory Care in Madison, WI. He was born in Spokane, WA, July 22, 1927 to John and Nora (Toole). He is preceded in death by 5 elder siblings and his wife. He is survived by his sons, Kelly Jr (‘57), William...

Roger Housner

Roger Housner

Aug 23, 2020

Following respiratory complications, Roger Housner passed away peacefully at the age of 73, with his three sons (Ryan, Chad and Ross) and significant other (Kay Hansen) by his side at St Mary’s Hospital in Madison.

Born to Arlene and Virgil Housner on February 24, 1947 at Richland Center Hospital, Roger spent the majority of his life in...

Nancy Buckwalter

Nancy Buckwalter

Aug 23, 2020

Nancy L. Buckwalter, age 68, of Madison, died peacefully on Sunday, August 23, 2020, in the presence of her wife Sue Hughes and their daughter Kati Buckwalter-Hughes. Nancy lived her life to the fullest and will be remembered for her warm smile and her ever-present sense of humor. Nancy will be deeply missed by her wife Sue and their incredible...

Richard "Rick" Treadwell

Richard "Rick" Treadwell

Aug 22, 2020

Richard “Rick” Charles Treadwell, age 61, of Waunakee passed away Saturday, August 22nd, 2020 from complications of COVID-19 at St. Mary’s Hospital.

Rick was born October 11th, 1958 to Charles and Delores Treadwell. He attended Sun Prairie High School through his junior year and graduated from Homestead Senior High School in 1976.  He went on to earn...

Sabrina Frey

Sabrina Frey

Aug 22, 2020

Madison - Sabrina Frey, passed away at 47 years old in the early hours of August 22 after a courageous 7-year battle with ocular melanoma. Sabrina is survived by her four sons, Max (21), Beckett (18), Warner (15), and Harper (13), her former husband and dear friend Mark, her loving father and mother, Terry Hoover and Patricia Porter Taylor,...

Clarence Dahmen

Clarence Dahmen

Aug 21, 2020

Clarence C. Dahmen, age 86, passed away at home on August 21st, 2020.  He was born on February 26, 1934 in Middleton, WI, the son of Martin and Josephine (Maly) Dahmen.  He graduated from Middleton High School in 1952.  He served in the US Navy from 1955 - 1957.  He married Doris Kopp on November 22, 1956 in Waunakee, WI.  He...

Aidan Sweet

Aidan Sweet

Aug 21, 2020

(MADISON) Aidan James Mabale Sweet passed away in his home on August 21, 2020 at the age of 17.

Aidan is survived by his parents; James and Margaret; his sister, Alexandra; and various extended family members in Charlotte, North Carolina and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Aidan was born in Miami, Florida on April 16,...

Edward Pertzborn

Edward Pertzborn

Aug 20, 2020

Edward Julius Pertzborn died on August 20, 2020. Ed was born December 21, 1943 to Roman and Margaret Pertzborn in Waunakee, Wisconsin, where he graduated high school before serving in the Army National Guard for 4 years. It was during this time that he met and married the love of his life, Bonnie, in 1967.

He went...

Jean Donowho

Jean Donowho

Aug 20, 2020

Stoughton- Jean Ann Donowho, age 73, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Thursday, August 20, 2020.  She was born in Stoughton on November 30, 1946, the third of six children to Gilman and Burdessa Erickson.  Jean attended Stoughton Schools.  She was a devoted stay-at-home mother to her three sons.  Jean was a longtime caregiver to the elderly.  She...

Jacquelyn Schlueter

Jacquelyn Schlueter

Aug 20, 2020

Madison - Jaci Ann Schlueter (Jacquelyn Ann Wallace) went home to be with the Lord on August 20, 2020, at the age of 73. She was born on 8/30/1946 in Madison, WI, the daughter of Edwin B. Wallace and Tanis Rosalie Wallace.

Jaci graduated from West High School in Madison, WI.  She received a bachelor of science...

Gene Gehrke

Gene Gehrke

Aug 19, 2020

Gene A. Gehrke, age 83, of Sun Prairie, passed away on August 19, 2020 at his home. He was born on April 10, 1937 in Madison, WI, the son of Gordon and Anna Gehrke. He married Beverly Zeigler on July 19, 1986 in Sun Prairie.

Gene served in the United States Air Force from 1955-1959. He was...

John Murphy

John Murphy

Aug 18, 2020

John C “Jack” Murphy, age 88, of Madison, WI passed away on August 18, 2020 at Agrace Hospice in Madison, WI.  Jack was born on April 17, 1932 in Mt. Horeb, the son of John F. Murphy and Dawn A. Sholts. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Dorothea, his children Laurieann (Mark) Endres, Dawn (Mark) Fuchs,...

Joan Tipple

Joan Tipple

Aug 18, 2020

Tipple, Joan B.   Stoughton/Madison

Joan Tipple, age 92, passed away on Tuesday August 18, 2020. She was born on January 20th, 1928, in Madison, the daughter of Joseph and Adele (Blonien) Baer. Joan was a 1946 graduate of West High School in Madison. After graduating from high school, Joan attended UW-Madison where she earned her degree in...

John Baltes

John Baltes

Aug 18, 2020

John Fredric Baltes, age 87 of Kenosha passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Home in Dover.  John was born February 7, 1933 to Norbert and Bertha (nee Ziebarth) Baltes in Madison, WI. He attended Madison grade schools and graduated from Madison East High School.  John married Madonna Cammack in 1957 at St Mark’s Lutheran Church. ...

Ruby Scheldrup

Ruby Scheldrup

Aug 18, 2020

Scheldrup, Ruby L.

Stoughton:  Ruby Lucille (Olson) Scheldrup, age 96, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at Skaalen Home.  She was born April 28, 1924 in Fort Atkinson.  Ruby married Sidney Scheldrup April 25, 1948, and together they had 3 daughters.  Ruby was a devoted and loving wife and mother.  Ruby was employed by Skaalen Home...

Richard Wood

Richard Wood

Aug 18, 2020

Richard Wood, age 71, went to be with his wife, Carolyn Laughter, Tuesday August 18th surrounded in love by his children. He was born in Madison, Wisconsin on May 31, 1949.  The son of Fern (Retzlaff)  and Jim Weigen and brother of Roy Hughes.  In his early years, he lived at Truax on Madison's eastside.  As a child, Dick enjoyed...

Audrey Sargeant

Audrey Sargeant

Aug 17, 2020

Sargeant, Audrey L.

Middleton:  Audrey L. Sargeant, age 88, died August 17, 2020 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s and post- polio syndrome that dimmed her happy smile and laughing eyes. She was born April 4, 1932 in Bridgeport, CT the daughter of John M. Loomis and Myrtle Rice Loomis.  She grew up in Stratford, CT, and...

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