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.
Terry L Sheldon
Jun 5, 2025
Terry L. Sheldon, 76, of Stoughton passed away June 5, 2025 at Unity Point – Meriter Hospital in Madison.
He was born on July 29, 1948 in Milwaukee to Frederic and Adeline (Brudnicki) Sheldon.
Terry is survived by his wife, Barbara Sheldon; step-daughter, Faith (Joel) Wood; grandchildren, Blaise Wood, Eliason Wood, Danielle Wood, Sophia Wood; and nephew, Richie Weinlein.
He is preceded in...
Norma B. Koshalek
Jun 4, 2025
Norma B. Koshalek, age 81, passed away into eternal life on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Agrace Hospice surrounded by her family.
Norma was born on October 31, 1943 in Sacramento, CA, the first child of William B. and Mildred McCrary. Norma graduated from Kenosha Bradford High School in 1961. She attended Edgewood College-Madison and University of Wisconsin-Madison. On May 20,...
Patrick Alphonse Lyons
Jun 4, 2025
Patrick Alphonse Lyons, longtime resident of Westport and Waunakee, passed away on June 4, 2025, at his home in Surprise, AZ following a brief illness. He was surrounded by his children, Timothy and Jennifer, and prayerfully supported by his entire family.
Patrick was born to Frank & Lillian (Genin) Lyons on 10/21/30 and grew up in the Bosco-Paoli-Verona areas. He attended...
Sharon M. Keehn
Jun 4, 2025
Sharon Mary Keehn, 82, of Stoughton passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Sharon was born on December 17, 1942 in Beaver Dam to Earl and Virginia (Finley) Biel. On August 7, 1965 Sharon married Walter Keehn and together they raised four children. Throughout her life Sharon worked at several grocery stores in...
Bonnie Coffey - Kingswan
Jun 4, 2025
Bonnie Ann Coffey/ Kingswan age 82 of Deerfield passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Milestone Senior Living in Stoughton. She was born on Sept. 11, 1942, in Madison, the daughter of Arthur and Berthie Mickelson.
Bonnie graduated from Deerfield High School in 1960. She was united in marriage to Edwin Coffey on January 13, 1962, at Deerfield Lutheran...
Mel Troia
Jun 3, 2025
Mel, age 95, died peacefully on June 3, 2025 at Hebron Oaks, Madison, Wisconsin from complications resulting from a hip fracture.
Mel was born at home on to Natale Troia, an immigrant from Termini Immerse, Sicily and Sundine D’Angelo Troia in the “Greenbush” neighborhood of Madison, Wisconsin. Theirs was an arranged marriage, coordinated by Natale’s good friend and Sundine’s brother-in-law Carlo...
Edna Evelyn Paske
Jun 3, 2025
Edna E. Paske, age 94, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at Oakwood West. She was born in Wausau on January 15, 1931 the daughter of Herman and Helen Paske.
Edna graduated from Wausau high school. She was an office manager at UW-Madison for many years. Edna entered and won jitterbug contests with her brothers, Jerry and Don. She was heavily...
Robin F. Harris
Jun 3, 2025
Robin F. Harris, 89, passed away peacefully in Madison, Wisconsin, surrounded by family.
Born in Brighton, England, and raised on the coast of Wales, Robin dedicated his life to science, education, and environmental stewardship. He earned his Ph.D. in Soil Science and Bacteriology from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he served as a professor and chairman in the Department of Soil...
Ruth Alice Shoukry Miller
Jun 3, 2025
Waunakee: Ruth Shoukry Miller, age 98, passed away June 3, 2025, at Agrace HospiceCare. Ruth was born on July 30, 1926, to Raymond and Ethel Wolfe in St. Joseph, IL. She attended a country school (Peters) and graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1944. Ruth received her Bachelor and Master's degrees in education from the University of Illinois. She...
Elaine L. Gehin
Jun 2, 2025
Elaine L Gehin (Theis) passed away peacefully at home on June 2, 2025, with her family by her side. Elaine was born to Louis and Alice (Wilcox) Theis on November 5, 1944.
Elaine was known for her smile and laughter. She enjoyed sitting around the table playing cards and games with her family and making Rice Krispies bars and cupcakes with...
Victor "Vic" Hellenbrand
Jun 2, 2025
Victor A. Hellenbrand, age 88, passed away on June 2, 2025. He was born on August 2, 1936, in Ashton, WI. He was a farmer through and through, but above all a man devoted to his faith and his family.
Vic married the love of his life, Shirley Endres of Waunakee, on December 29th, 1964. While raising their family, Vic farmed...
Elizabeth "Betty" Bridge
Jun 2, 2025
Madison- Elizabeth "Betty" Bridge, age 94, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 2, 2025. She was born in State College, PA on June 10, 1930, the daughter of Robert and Elizabeth Hughes.
Betty grew up in State College with lots of family and friends. In 1948 she moved to Madison and met the love of her life, Mervin Bridge. On December...
Heather R. Huber
Jun 1, 2025
Heather Raye Huber age 52 of Madison, WI died June 1, 2025 at Meriter Hospital, Madison, WI following a brave fight with non-alcoholic liver disease.
Heather was born January 29, 1973 in Williston, North Dakota. She was raised in Westhope, ND until the age of 5 years old when she was moved to Glenburn, ND and attended first and second grade....
Andrew Harrington Nelson
Jun 1, 2025
Andrew Harrington Nelson was born to Peter Jeffrey Nelson and Mary Engler Nelson in Brookfield Wisconsin in 1980. He died on June 1st 2025 of injuries from a car accident.
He is survived by his wife Janet Nelson, their two children Geoffrey and Katherine Nelson, sister Susan Nelson, nephew Barack Nelson, both parents, and many extended family members.
Andy was a big-hearted/big-feeling...
Kenneth P. Adler, Sr.
Jun 1, 2025
Kenneth P. Adler Sr., age 85, passed away on Sunday June 1, 2025 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Ken was born in Madison to Sylvester E. and Minnie C. (Gilbertson) Adler in February 1940 and was raised in Waunakee, a really great place to grow up. He graduated St. John Grade School, spent his freshman year of high school at...
Cole Nathaniel Schoepp
Jun 1, 2025
Cole Nathaniel Schoepp, age 25, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2025, after an inspiring 11-year battle with brain cancer. Surrounded by loved ones, Cole's journey ended how he lived, courageously, with strength, passion, and a deep love for life.
Cole was Born on March 24th, 2000, in Madison, Wisconsin to Richard and Kathleen Schoepp Despite the challenges he faced, Cole...
Joanne "Jo" Volla
Jun 1, 2025
Utica – T. Joanne “Jo” Volla, age 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday June 1, 2025, at her home. She was born March 17, 1941, in Stoughton to the late Russell and Thelma (Storlid) Jacobson. Jo went to a one room school named Prairie Queen and was a 1959 graduate of Cambridge High School. She was united in marriage to...
Edward J. McCormick
Jun 1, 2025
Edward McCormick, age 70, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025. He was born on July 24, 1954 in Texas to James and Luluebelle (Christiansen) McCormick.
Ed loved the outdoors. He was an avid scuba diver, and he enjoyed fishing, camping, and hunting. He put on his annual Brat Fest for all his friends and family alike. He never missed an...
Kaiwan K. "Papi" Harvey Jr.
May 31, 2025
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our beloved baby Kaiwan K. Harvey Jr., known to those that loved him as “Papi.” Born on Friday, April 11, 2025 and taken from us too soon on Saturday, May 31, 2025.
Papi was the cherished child of Kaiwan Harvey and Dawn Lee; beloved sibling of Marlayjah Lee.
Papi was a beautiful...
Irene Clarice Kringle
May 31, 2025
Madison: Irene Clarice Kringle, age 96, died on May 31, 2025, at Oakwood West. She was born on January 23, 1929, in rural Stratford, Wisconsin. The daughter of Clarence and Eva (Punswick) Hougum.
She married Ramon Schoenewe of Everly, Iowa on May 19, 1956, in Los Angeles, California. He preceded her in death on April 15, 1961. She married Kenneth Kringle...
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