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.
Karen E. Cornell
Jun 14, 2025
Karen Ellen Cornell, age 83, of Stoughton entered eternal life on June 14, 2025. She was born on December 19, 1941, in Milwaukee to Dewey Plaumann and Catherine (Heimann) Schwamb. Karen was brought into God’s family through Holy Baptism at Grace Ev Church on February 22, 1942. On March 25, 1956, she confessed her faith in the triune God and...
Patrick James Knick
Jun 13, 2025
Patrick James Knick, age 65, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025. He was born on February 11, 1960, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, to Donald J. and A. Kathryn (Cleary) Knick.
Patrick graduated from the special education program at Memorial High School in 1981. Soon after, he moved out of his family home into the community with his...
Betty Lou Roberts
Jun 12, 2025
Betty Lou Roberts died on June 12, 2025, with her loving daughter Marisa and son Carl at her side. We will miss her dearly while also celebrating the vibrant, clever, and thoroughly compassionate person she was.
Betty was born on March 9, 1933, in St. Joseph, Michigan, to parents Tony and Marie Awodey. As a young adult, she moved to Chicago,...
Jeff Murphy
Jun 11, 2025
Jeff was born in Madison, WI. on February 11,1951 to Edward J Murphy and Shirley (Reis) Speth. He passed away on June 11, 2025. He attended St. John's and Waunakee H.S. He graduated from Stout State College in 1973, with a degree in Industrial Arts. He married Molly (Mary McIlwee) on February 23, 1974. They moved to IL. where he...
Lorette P. Wambach
Jun 11, 2025
Lorette Pauline (LaLonde) Wambach, age 98, died June 11, 2025, lovingly surrounded by her children in her final days. She was born on July 28, 1926, in Milwaukee, WI, to Henrietta (Verbeten) LaLonde and Paul LaLonde. She married Bill Wambach on August 14, 1948, and they were happily married for 71 years before his passing in 2019.
Lorette attended the St...
Dave Bavlnka
Jun 9, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our husband and dad - David Bavlnka, 77, of Sun Prairie on June 9, 2025 after a short battle with cancer.
Dave was born on December 17, 1947 in Mosinee, Wisconsin to Rudy and Loretta Bavlnka. He was the oldest of seven children and the big brother to one brother...
Allen "A.D" Cummings Sr.
Jun 9, 2025
Allen D. Cummings Sr.
(All Damn Country Man)
August 6, 1942 – June 9, 2025
It is with a very heavy heart to announce the passing of Allen, better known to many as A.D., after his body grew tired following a heart valve replacement.
A.D. served for 23 years in the United States Navy, upon multiple Destroyers, AirCraft Carriers, and his favorite ship being...
David L. Gumz
Jun 9, 2025
David L. "Chewy" Gumz, age 58, of Marshall, WI, passed away peacefully at home on June 9, 2025. Born to Merlin and Janice Gumz on September 22, 1966, in Dodgeville, WI. David was known for his unmatched dedication to family, profound work ethic, and heartfelt generosity.
He married the love of his life, Tammy Jacob in 1995, and together they raised...
Myles Borstad
Jun 8, 2025
Myles Borstad passed away peacefully on June 8, 2025, at the age of 86. He was born in Westby, WI on November 21, 1938, and grew up in Plain, WI. He graduated from St. Luke’s Catholic School in Plain, WI. In 1956.
Myles worked at Oscar Mayer Foods in Madison, WI for 31 years, retiring in May 1996. After a well-deserved...
Dennis "Buddy" Keith Schultz
Jun 8, 2025
Dennis “Buddy” Keith Schultz passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025 at age 79. He was born in Willow City, ND on November 6, 1945 to the late Everett and Florence (Hasenwinkel) Schultz. He married his high school sweetheart, Jeannette S. Rispa on July 17, 1965 in Willow City, ND. They had one son, Keith Dennis, who passed away on...
Kent Genter
Jun 8, 2025
STOUGHTON - Kent G. Genter passed away unexpectedly on the morning of Sunday, June 8, 2025 after a long battle with familial amyloidosis. In the Fall of 2018, he became the second person to ever receive a dual heart and liver transplant at UW Hospital. This incredible donation and life-saving procedure, along with Kent’s grit and courage, afforded him and...
Linda Lee (Reuter) Connolly
Jun 8, 2025
“Mom” to many, devoted Wisconsin sports fan, and advocate for animals
Linda was born April 19, 1940, and passed away peacefully on Sunday June 8, 2025, after 85 years of loving generosity. She was an amazing person who made a lasting impact on many individuals and organizations.
Anyone who met her was brightened by her spirit and her constant helpful outreach. She...
Lois M. Blackbourn
Jun 8, 2025
Lois M. Blackbourn, 68, of McFarland passed away on June 8, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison.
Lois was born on December 5, 1956, in Belmont, Wisconsin to Russell and Edith (Henry) Riechers. Lois grew up the youngest of five on the family farm in Belmont. After high school, she earned her associate’s degree at Southwest Technical College in Fennimore,...
Aileen Jane Reilly
Jun 7, 2025
Aileen Jane Reilly passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, June 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 26, 1938, in Merrimac, WI, one of nine children of the late Walter and Sybella “Bella” (Wartner) Mather.
Aileen grew up on her family’s dairy farm, where she became accustomed to hard work from an early age—something that...
LaVonne M. Klinker
Jun 7, 2025
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Mark A. Trotter
Jun 7, 2025
Mark A. Trotter, age 66, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2025. He was the son of Norman and Bonnie (Williams) Trotter.
From an early age, Mark was affectionately known as “Moxie”—a nickname that captured his courageous spirit, perseverance, and inner strength. His positive nature and contagious smile drew many to his side throughout his life.
After graduating from Poynette High School,...
George J. Plzak, M.D.
Jun 6, 2025
George John Plzak, M.D., passed away Friday, June 6, 2025, at age 84. He was born on December 14, 1940, in Chicago, IL to the late Dr. Louis and Vivian (Drubek) Plzak. He married Erika Jurgan on December 14, 1963, in Chicago.
George was a veteran having served in the United States Air Force. He was captain in the US Canal...
Barbara Ann "Froggy" Zahn
Jun 5, 2025
Barbara Ann “Froggy” Zahn, 81, of Madison, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2025 in Middleton, Wis. due to complications from Alzheimer’s disease.
Barb was born on May 19, 1944 in Sturgeon Bay, Wis. As a child, she was adventurous and independent. She never wore makeup, was rarely seen in a dress and once wore a Hopalong Cassidy cowboy outfit to...
Robert E. Yost
Jun 5, 2025
Robert Ernest Yost (Bob) passed away peacefully Thursday June 5, 2025 at the age of 94. He was born to Adelaide Kessenich Yost and John Radford Yost on January 6, 1931. The fourth of four sons: “the four finest fellows,” his beloved brothers John, Harry and Frank cherished along with Bob a tight family relationship built upon respect, devoted friendship...
John Michael “Mike” Shannahan
Jun 5, 2025
Fitchburg- John Michael "Mike" Shannahan, age 82, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at his residence. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on September 1, 1942, the son of Jack and Olive Shannahan.
Mike graduated from Rolla H.S. in Rolla, Missouri. He received his undergraduate degree and medical degree from the University of Missouri. Mike completed his residency at UW-Madison...
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