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.

Kristi Marks

Kristi Marks

Apr 8, 2020

Kristi Lee Marks (Templeton) passed away on April 8, 2020, age 62, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born June 8, 1957 to Cal and Merva (Millette) Templeton. Married to Bob Marks in 1986. Kristi graduated from East High, worked for Webcrafters for 17 years then attended MATC, graduated and went to work for Physicians Plus and UW Medical...

Edward Helman

Edward Helman

Apr 7, 2020

Edward “Ed” Helman passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at his home in Madison, Wisconsin.  He was born June 21, 1962 to Robert and Elizabeth (Kalscheur) Helman in Madison.  He lived most of his childhood in Waunakee.

Ed graduated from Park Falls High School in Park Falls, WI.  He lived many years as an accomplished outdoorsman...

Tammy Liddicoat

Tammy Liddicoat

Apr 7, 2020

Tammy Kay Liddicoat was born December 20, 1967, to Jacqueline Taylor and Peter Liddicoat. She passed away peacefully at home on April 7, 2020. Tammy is preceded in death by her mother Jacqueline Taylor. She is survived by her father, Peter Liddicoat of Waunakee, Wisconsin; a brother, Kip Liddicoat of Madison, Wisconsin; her aunt, Pat (Eldon) Yanna of Mineral...

Christine Tietz

Christine Tietz

Apr 7, 2020

Madison – Christine R. Tietz (nee Zardus); born on June 18, 1945 to Lawrence and Perena Zardus (nee Nicoli) died at Agrace Memory Care and Hospice, Fitchburg, WI on April 7, 2020.

Born in Palmer, Michigan, and moving to Ishpeming, Michigan at an early age.  She graduated from St. Paul’s High School, Negaunee, Michigan June 3, 1963. ...

Elizabeth "Lea" Walters

Elizabeth "Lea" Walters

Apr 6, 2020

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Madison – Elizabeth “Lea” Walters passed away on Monday, April 6, 2020, at Oak Park Place Nakoma. She was born in Barrington, Illinois the only child of Russell and Melba (Hill) Mossman. Most of her early childhood was spent in New Orleans where her father worked as a pilot for Chicago Southern Airlines....

Robert Crahen

Robert Crahen

Apr 6, 2020

Robert L. Crahen, 87, of Waunakee, WI passed away peacefully on April 6, 2020 at Agrace Hospice due to complications from the COVID-19 virus. Born in North Freedom, WI he was the son of Louis and Viola (Dunse) Crahen. Upon graduating from Wonewoc High School he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict and after his discharge...

Sarah "Sally" Forbush

Sarah "Sally" Forbush

Apr 5, 2020

Sarah “Sally” Elizabeth Forbush, 86 years old, passed away peacefully in Madison WI on April 5, 2020 at Agrace Hospice.  She was born on August 29, 1933 in Albany WI, the daughter of Clayton Burt and Thelma Armstrong.

She received her Bachelor’s degree in Economics at the University of Wisconsin and eventually had a successful career in...

Dr. Michael Lewis

Dr. Michael Lewis

Apr 5, 2020

McFarland- Dr. Michael Lewis passed away on April 5, 2020 shortly after suffering a cerebral event with complications. His loving wife was at his side.

Michael was born in Racine, WI on July 2, 1949 to Dr. Robert & Irene Lewis where he grew up with his four sisters. While becoming an Eagle Scout with Bronze Palm,...

Kenneth Helfrecht

Kenneth Helfrecht

Apr 4, 2020

Kenneth Helfrecht was born on February 19, 1925, in Madison WI, and died on April 4, 2020, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison.  After Ken graduated from Madison West High School, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps, defending our country during WWII.  He was assigned to the 4th Fighter Group, flying 58 missions in his P51-D Mustang, and...

M. Elnora Johnson

M. Elnora Johnson

Apr 4, 2020

Stoughton- M. Elnora Johnson, age 93, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2020.  She was born on October 4, 1926, the daughter of Byron and Edith Hayes.  Elnora was born and grew up in the Poynette area and remained there until her marriage to La Verne in 1970 when they moved to Stoughton.  She was a member of Stoughton United...

Bernard Lohan

Bernard Lohan

Apr 3, 2020

Monona- Bernard “Barney” Lohan, 78, passed away in peace on Friday, April 3, 2020 at home surrounded by his family.  Barney delighted in the fact that he was born in a yellow cab on the south side of Chicago and shared a birthday with John Wayne.  He attended St. Priscilla grammar school and Steinmetz High School where he would...

Phillip "Hawk" Hawkinson

Phillip "Hawk" Hawkinson

Apr 3, 2020

Stoughton- Phillip D. “Hawk” Hawkinson, age 81, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2020 at Skaalen after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s.  He was born in Stoughton on February 25, 1939, the son of Lyman and Christine (Moen) Hawkinson, the youngest of their 10 children.  Hawk graduated from Stoughton High School in 1957, where he played football, basketball, and...

Sandra Miller

Sandra Miller

Apr 3, 2020

Stoughton- Sandra “Sandy” Miller, age 78, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 3, 2020, Jesus took Sandra in His arms to her heavenly home.  She was born in Beloit on January 23, 1942, the daughter of Howard Moffitt and Esther Bennett.  Sandy graduated from Stoughton High School in 1960.  On September 24, 1959 she married Stanley Miller.  Together they...

Mitchell "Mitch" Howard

Mitchell "Mitch" Howard

Apr 2, 2020

McFarland- Mitchell “Mitch” Lee Howard, 69, forever passed beyond the pain of this world and into his Father’s hands on April 2, 2020. Beloved husband and father, he will be dearly missed, though never forgotten. Born in Hustisford, WI, in 1950 to Robert and Helen, Mitch grew up in Waupun, WI. He married his soulmate, JoAnn in 1972 and...

Prof. Emeritus William Boyle

Prof. Emeritus William Boyle

Apr 1, 2020

Bill passed away peacefully in his wife's arms on April 1, 2020, just short of his 84th birthday and their 61st Wedding Anniversary. He was born in Minneapolis, MN to Dr. Robert and Daphne Boyle and was big brother to twin sisters, Georgie and Jeanne.

Bill and his wife, Nancy, were high school sweethearts at Highlands High...

Allan Houser

Allan Houser

Apr 1, 2020

Allan Charles Houser, age 86, of Madison passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at St Mary’s Hospital in Madison WI. He was born on January 5, 1934 in East Chicago, Indiana, to the late Arthur and Virginia Houser, oldest of four children. He grew up in Whiting IN, Alton, IL and Wood River, IL. He graduated from East...

Laura Maly

Laura Maly

Apr 1, 2020

Laura M. Maly of Waunakee/Westport, age 61, passed away on Wed., April 1, 2020 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg after a very strong battle with cancer. She was born in Madison on June 12, 1958 to Richard and Mary Ann (Wipperfurth) Ripp.  She married Michael Maly on May 2nd, 1981 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Waunakee. Mike and...

Elaine Holmberg

Elaine Holmberg

Apr 1, 2020

Elaine Holmberg, age 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, in Sun Prairie.  She was born August 27, 1942, in Boston, MA. , the daughter to Charles and Anna (Connelly) Mahoney. She was united in marriage to Ralph ‘Homer’ Holmberg on December 23, 1985, in Quincy, MA.

Elaine worked for the State of Massachusetts for...

Claire Kircher

Claire Kircher

Mar 31, 2020

Claire Rose Kircher, 64, of Madison, WI, passed away on March 31, 2020, at her home in Madison,  after a four year battle with metastatic ovarian cancer. Born on August 21, 1955 in West Bend, WI, she was the daughter of Noreen Hoffman and Carl Kircher. She partnered with Delmore Henning in 1979. She gave birth to her only...

Nancy Johnson

Nancy Johnson

Mar 30, 2020

Nancy Johnson (formerly Bolles) was born January 16, 1946 to Ray and Marjorie Johnson in St. Paul, Minnesota and passed away peacefully on March 30, 2020 after valiantly coping with MS and its complications for fifteen years. She did this with an upbeat attitude encouraged by the prayers of loved ones.  She would be the first to say her...

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