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.
Ritchie Snyder
Apr 22, 2020
Belleville – Ritchie Eugene Snyder, at 64, passed away peacefully with his wife and kids by his side at his home in Belleville. He lost his battle to cancer. He was born January 13, 1956 in Stoughton to Ronald and Anechia “Butch” (Hurlbutt) Snyder.
He is a graduate of Oregon High School. Ritchie worked at Varco-Pruden in...
Dorothy Froemming
Apr 22, 2020
Stoughton/Cooksville - Dorothy M. Froemming, age 91, a lifelong resident of Stoughton, formerly of Edgerton, died Wednesday April 22, 2020. Dorothy was born on July 10, 1928, to Elmer and Minnie (nee, Jortzig) Froemming in Lake Mills. Dorothy worked as industrial packager for the former Stearns Chemical Company, retiring in 1987. Dorothy was a member of Cooksville Lutheran Church...
Dona Davison-Krauser
Apr 21, 2020
With a heavy heart, we announce that Dona Lee Davison Krauser passed away peacefully, surrounded by love on April 21, 2020 at Oakwood Village East, from complications due to Parkinson's disease with dementia. Dona was a beautiful, kind, artistic, spiritual soul, who will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all who knew her.
Dona was...
Dale Fenley
Apr 20, 2020
MADISON-Dale L. Fenley, age 85, passed away peacefully, on April 20, 2020, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born June 3, 1934 in Dodgeville, WI, son of James and Verda (Huxtable) Fenley.
Dale grew up in Mineral Point, WI and attended Mineral Point schools. He was active in high school sports; his favorite being football....
Carol Morris
Apr 19, 2020
STOUGHTON—Carol J. Morris, age 81, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, April 19, 2020. She was born in Portage, WI on August 30, 1938 to John and Inez (Dupless) Frank, and she had three brothers and three sisters.
Carol was united in marriage to Larry Morris, and they were blessed with five children:...

Maier Novick
Apr 19, 2020
Madison – Maier Jacob Novick, age 84, passed away on April 19, 2020, at Meriter Hospital in Madison. He was born on March 16, 1936, in Madison, the son of Harry and Minnie (Weinstein) Novick. Maier graduated from West High School and then went to UW Madison. He served in the U.S. Army. Maier worked for Boston Store for...
Carrie Anderson
Apr 19, 2020
Stoughton - Carrie Elizabeth Anderson, age 95, left this Earth on April 19, 2020. She was born on June 15, 1924 in Nashville, the daughter of Samuel and Louise (Cleghorn) Underwood. She married Bruce Warren Anderson on April 10, 1948. Carrie is survived by her children, Shirley (Jim) Klinkner and Bruce Anderson; her grandchildren, Jim (Donna) Klinkner, Kimberly (Vaughn...
Thomas Johnson
Apr 18, 2020
Thomas Johnson, age 74
Resident of Middleton, WI
Passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at Meriter Hospital.
Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, Romey and Pearl Hilger. He is survived by his wife Kathleen Lauber; son Dustin Johnson; daughter, Cindy Lauber; granddaughter, Tianna Lauber; sisters, Fay Bomkamp and Judy...
Berek Haus
Apr 16, 2020
BEREK (Ben) HAUS passed away at his home in Queens, New York on April 16, 2020. He was born on February 12, 1940 to Jankel and Alta Haus at a time of momentous tragedy. World War II began on September 1, 1939 when the Nazis invaded Poland. Although Alta was pregnant with Berek, they decided to flee from their...
Homer Howard
Apr 16, 2020
Stoughton- Homer L. Howard passed away peacefully on April 16, 2020 at Skaalen Retirement Center in Stoughton, WI. He was born in 1928 in Darlington, WI to Harry and Annie Howard.
He graduated from Darlington High School, the University of Wisconsin Platteville and received advanced degrees from the University of Wisconsin Madison and Wayne State University. He...
Dorothy Larson
Apr 16, 2020
McFarland- Dorothy B. Larson, age 99, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2020 in McFarland. She was born in Cottage Grove on October 16, 1920, the daughter of August and Pauline Freund. Dorothy graduated from Madison East High School. On November 10, 1942 she married Ervin Larson. Dorothy worked at Bulk Transport, Larson Self Service Station, and McFarland High...
Donna Wallace
Apr 16, 2020
Waunakee: Donna Mae Wallace, age 75, passed away April 16, 2020. She was born March 27, 1945 the daughter of Walter L. and Sarah O. (Halvorson) Wallace. Donna grew up in Madison, living four blocks from the capital. Donna graduated from Madison Central High School in 1963, and spent her 42 year career as a secretary at the UW-Madison....
Jon Heller
Apr 16, 2020
Jon J. Heller, age 60, passed away suddenly on April 16, 2020.He was born on July 22, 1959 in Madison, WI, the son of George H. Sr. and June D. Heller.
After graduating from Sun Prairie High School, Jon went to work for his father at Heller’s Carbonics. He joined the Air Force and served from 1980...
Darlene Haerterich
Apr 15, 2020
Darlene M. “Sitter” Haerterich, age 79, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at Agrace Hospice, Fitchburg. The daughter of Clarence Sr and Sena (Weihert) Lee, she was born on January 21, 1941, in Waterloo. She was raised on Ridge Road before moving with her family to Marshall where she graduated from Marshall High School in...
John Roberts
Apr 14, 2020
John Charles Roberts died peacefully in his home on Tuesday, April 14, 2020. John was born in Green Bay, WI, in 1931. He moved to Madison in the mid-1940s. He attended Edgewood Grade School and High School, graduating in 1949.
John worked in construction in the Madison area and as a forest service firefighter in Idaho before...
Mary Schaaf
Apr 14, 2020
Lee’s Summit, MO – Mary J. Schaaf, nee Coryell, passed away April 14, 2020. Born in 1924 to Lewis and Nell (Huderle) Coryell, she attended public schools in Madison, WI, and earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Botany from the University of Wisconsin in 1946, where she was also a member of Alpha Gamma Delta. She was a...
Dr. Robert Christmann
Apr 14, 2020
Dr. Robert Christmann passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday April 14, 2020. He was born on May 15, 1940 to Dr. George and Margaret Christmann in Valley Stream, New York. He graduated from Brooklyn Prep, Holy Cross College and New York Medical College. Upon completion of his OB-GYN residency at Albany, NY Medical Center, he entered the United...
Davia Cohn
Apr 14, 2020
Davia Newmark Cohn, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2020. She had been suffering from series of illnesses for several months. She was preceded in death by her husband Jontel (Yonty) Cohn on March 9, 2007, to whom she was married for 57 years.
She is survived by her 3 children, Marilyn (Mark Hogseth), Martin (Karen),...
Robert " Bob" Curtin
Apr 14, 2020
Robert James Curtin passed away at the age of 90. He was born February 2, 1930, in Madison, the son of Robert and Marian (Daggett) Curtin. He was united in marriage to Marijo Lynaugh on December 11, 1965 in Madison.
To his grandchildren Cody, Erin, Jamison, Paige, and R.J. he gave his best.
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Robert (Bob) Niesen
Apr 14, 2020
Robert J. “Bob” Niesen, age 83, of Waunakee/Ashton passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 14, 2020, after a tough battle with cancer. He was born on December 29, 1936, in Cross Plains, the son of William and Eva (Statz) Niesen. As a young man, he served in the Army Reserves, worked at Bowar Feed Mill and Ed Statz Builders. ...
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