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.

John Roberts

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

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

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

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

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

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. ...

Robert (Bob) Pulvermacher

Robert (Bob) Pulvermacher

Apr 14, 2020

Robert “Bob” Pulvermacher, age 74, a resident of Waunakee since 1972 passed away peacefully at home on April 14, 2020. He was born in Richland Center, WI on January 9, 1946 to the late Archie and Nellie Pulvermacher. He married Joanne (Jody Householder) on June 15, 1968 in Richland Center and they enjoyed 51 years of marriage together. Soon...

Julie Ziegler

Julie Ziegler

Apr 14, 2020

Sun Prairie - Julie Ann Ziegler, age 46, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2020, in Sun Prairie. She was born in Madison, on July 12, 1973, daughter of Gerald and Christine (McCoy) Ziegler. She graduated from Sun Prairie High School in 1992.

Julie was a kind soul that enjoyed the simpler things...

Donald Savoy

Donald Savoy

Apr 14, 2020

LODI-Donald H. Savoy, age 80, passed away on April 14, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital.   Don was born on April 15, 1939 in Winona, MN, with his twin brother, Ronald to Alzer and Marie (nee: Nepper) Savoy.

Donald attended the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and graduated with a Master Degree in Biology/Science.  He taught science within the...

Althea Davidson

Althea Davidson

Apr 13, 2020

Althea passed away Monday, April 13, 2020 due to complications from the COVID-19 virus.

She was born and grew up in Beaver Dam, WI. She attended Wayland Academy and Radcliffe College, the female coordinate institution for Harvard University where she earned her liberal arts degree.

She was wonderfully unique and very intelligent. She was inquisitive...

Terry "Bert" Smith

Terry "Bert" Smith

Apr 12, 2020

MADISON- Terry “Bert” Lynn Smith, 66, of Madison, passed away on April 12, 2020. He was born on December 21, 1953 in Portage, WI to Gordon and Ila (Boyd) Smith.

Bert served his country in the military for 27 years. He was an Army cook, a truck driver, and a factory worker.

Bert loved gardening,...

Joyce Weston

Joyce Weston

Apr 12, 2020

Joyce O’Leary Weston passed away on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020, at Agrace Hospice Care. She was born on December 10, 1927, daughter of Dorothy Jewell Galloway and Lee Andrew O’Leary in Fond du Lac, WI.  Her early childhood was spent in Lancaster, WI and when Joyce was 4, the family moved and settled in Marinette, WI.

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Jane Arbogast

Jane Arbogast

Apr 11, 2020

Madison - Jane Ann Arbogast, age 91, of Madison died peacefully at Oakwood Village on April 11, 2020 after being tested positive for COVID-19.  Jane was born on October 21, 1928 in Carmel, New York to Joseph E. and Gertrude (Ganong) Pulling.  Jane and her brother, Jim, moved with their family to Appleton, WI when she was in sixth...

Francis Ryan

Francis Ryan

Apr 10, 2020

Francis G. ("Frank") Ryan Jr., died unexpectedly on April 10, 2020 of cardiac arrest.  Born and raised in Chicago, Frank graduated from Sullivan High School in 1954 and enlisted in the United States Army in 1955 where he served nearly three years.

He graduated from Marquette University in 1962 and married Claire McMahon, a graduate teaching assistant...

Elizabeth Wiggert

Elizabeth Wiggert

Apr 10, 2020

WIGGERT, Elizabeth (Beth) Jean Cooper, 85, of Madison WI, died on April 10, 2020.

Born 1934 in Madison WI, Beth met her husband of 46 years (Victor) as participants in Channing Murray activities through the Unitarian Meeting House (First Unitarian Society of Madison) while both were attending UW-Madison. Beth gave back to her community as a volunteer throughout her life,...

Joseph Knors

Joseph Knors

Apr 10, 2020

Joseph “Joe” Michael Knors passed away 4/10/20 at the age of 90 at the William S Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital, Community Living Center Hospice Unit.

Joe was born in Racine WI to Frank and Mary (Lapata) Knors on March 8th, 1930 the 7th child of 8 born in his family.  Joe always told us the...

Dr. Timothy Donovan

Dr. Timothy Donovan

Apr 10, 2020

Dr. Timothy Jay Donovan, 82, of Madison, Wisconsin, died peacefully on April 10, 2020 after a long battle with multiple myeloma and a recent COVID-19 infection.  Tim was a formidable part of the Madison community and of The Dean Clinic and St. Mary’s Hospital for over 40 years.  Tim loved his family, loved playing tennis and golf, and was...

Elizabeth "Liz" Nelson

Elizabeth "Liz" Nelson

Apr 9, 2020

Stoughton- Elizabeth “Liz” Nelson, age 53, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 9, 2020 at her home.  She was born in Stoughton on April 18, 1966, the daughter of Larry and Betty Anderson.  Liz grew up in Stoughton with what she described as a beautiful childhood.  She graduated from Stoughton High School and furthered her schooling starting at UW...

Joan Wildman

Joan Wildman

Apr 8, 2020

On April 8, 2020, Joan M Wildman passed away in her home, attended by her son Randall J Wildman. She was 82 years old. She was born on January 1, 1938 in Loup county, near Milburn, Nebraska, the daughter of Ralph D Poland and Lydia A (Kokes) Poland. She was the second birth of the year in Loup county,...

Marguerite "Marge" Rosecky

Marguerite "Marge" Rosecky

Apr 8, 2020

Marguerite "Marge" Catherine Rosecky was born on September 15, 1932. Marge went to rejoin her divine creator and become our angel on April 8th, 2020. Born to Glen and Ellen Horkan, Marge is the 2nd oldest of 6 kids from Reedsburg, Wisconsin. She is survived by her 2 sisters; Theresa DeVault and Rita (John) Bill, as well as being an...

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