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.

Rodger Roloff

Rodger Roloff

Apr 24, 2020

This kind and humble man will be greatly missed. Rodger Gustav Roloff died on April 24 with loving family at his side at Stoughton Meadows Assisted Living. Rodger was born on February 4, 1934, to Louise and Irvin Roloff at his home in the small town of Kendall, WI, where he grew up as the second child of three....

Robert "Bob" Sherman

Robert "Bob" Sherman

Apr 24, 2020

SUN PRAIRIE—Robert “Bob” W. Sherman, age 70, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2020 with my family by my side.  I was born on November 23, 1949 in Columbus, WI to John and Bernice (Yohn) Sherman.

My early years were spent in and around the Columbus/York Center area. In 1956, I started school in Sun Prairie and...

Kathleen Baer

Kathleen Baer

Apr 24, 2020

Madison- Kathleen “Kathy” Ann Baer, age 72, passed away on Friday April 24, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Janesville.  She was born June 20, 1947 in Stoughton to the late Raymond and Norma (Quam) Bothum.  She is a graduate of Stoughton High School.  Kathy married Richard S. Baer on July 7, 1972 at Christ Lutheran Church in Stoughton.  Kathy...

Hazel Hiemstra

Hazel Hiemstra

Apr 23, 2020

Hazel Hiemstra, age 97-1/2, passed away at Oakwood University West on April 23, 2020.  She was born October 19, 1922 in Mosinee Wisconsin, the daughter of Warren and Olga (Kirkeby) Hiemstra.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her friend, Ruth Hine.  She served in Women’s Reserve of the United States Marine Corps from 1943 to 1946...

Margaret "Meg" Gores

Margaret "Meg" Gores

Apr 23, 2020

***The visitation for Meg Gores has been canceled due to COVID-19. Rather, the family will have a small, private memorial mass at 11:00am on Saturday, July 18, 2020, which you may view on Zoom. A link will be made available under “Services” on this website. A “Celebration of Meg’s Life” will be held in 2021, after the pandemic is under control.***

ZOOM MEETING...

Viola Sierra

Viola Sierra

Apr 22, 2020

On Wednesday, April 22, our loving mother, Viola Jorge de Sierra, peacefully passed away.  This world was blessed to have her for 91 years.

Viola was born on February 22, 1929, in Dominican Republic.  She was a loved daughter, an applied student, a wonderful wife, a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and just a wonderful human being....

William (Bill) Ripp

William (Bill) Ripp

Apr 22, 2020

Bill Ripp died on Wed April 22, 2020 in Dane. He was born on Oct. 9, 1963 to Norman Ripp and Judy Barth. He married Lois Kuehn in 1995. He worked as a Production Planner for Uniek for many years. Bill was an avid fisherman and enjoyed his trips to Canada. He also enjoyed Nascar and any Wisconsin sporting...

Ritchie Snyder

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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