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.

Rose Call

Rose Call

Feb 1, 2020

MADISON- Rose M. Call, 80, of Madison, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at St. Mary’s Care Center. Rose was born on April 28, 1939 in Madison to Earl and Helen (Ackerman) Leland.

Rose went to school at Madison Central High School, followed by Madison Business College.

Rose had a lengthy career as a...

Wayne Fosdal

Wayne Fosdal

Jan 31, 2020

Stoughton/Cambridge – Wayne Oliver Fosdal, age 81 passed away on Friday, January 31, 2020, with his loving family by his side.

He was born on August 3, 1938, in Cambridge, Wisconsin, the son of Oliver and Olive (Otteson) Fosdal.  On October 11, 1969, Wayne was united in marriage to Gloria Fosdal in Stoughton.  Wayne worked for Uniroyal...

Lyman "Hawk" Hawkinson

Lyman "Hawk" Hawkinson

Jan 31, 2020

STOUGHTON-Our Lord took a good man, loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather peacefully to heaven today. Lyman Hawkinson “Hawk” passed away at age 89 on January 31, 2020.

Lyman was born on August 20, 1930. He grew up on a farm outside of Stoughton WI where his parents, Lyman and Christine (Moen) Hawkinson raised...

Matthew Grgurich

Matthew Grgurich

Jan 31, 2020

Matthew Frances Grgurich, age 53, passed away on January 31st, 2020 after a long struggle with kidney disease and congestive heart failure. He was born January 28th, 1967 in Chicago, IL to Frank and Carol Grgurich.

Matt moved with his family to Madison, Wisconsin in 1973 and was typically seen behind his Atari screen, playing D &...

Dustin "Dusty" Helt

Dustin "Dusty" Helt

Jan 31, 2020

DANE/MARTINSVILLE-Dustin James Helt, age 33, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2020 in his home. He was born on January 9, 1987 to Jim and Linda (Laufenberg) Helt in Madison. He graduated from Sauk Prairie High School and went on to work with his parents, brother, Eric, and cousin, Ben Falkenstein on the family farm. Dusty most enjoyed working...

Jill Ariew

Jill Ariew

Jan 31, 2020

No local services will be held.

John Schoenemann

John Schoenemann

Jan 30, 2020

John Alfred Schoenemann passed away in Madison on January 30, 2020. Born in Milwaukee County on July 26, 1923, he was the son of John H. and Elizabeth (Smith) Schoenemann. His first school was a one-room school in rural Milwaukee County. A graduate of Milwaukee’s Bay View High School, John worked in his father’s greenhouse vegetable growing business before...

Louise Witt

Louise Witt

Jan 30, 2020

Louise F. Witt passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at Agrace Hospice facility in Fitchburg. Born August 8th, 1922 to Walter W. and Laura (Watts) Twidwell at Plymouth - McDonough County, Illinois. She was preceded in death by David H. Witt, her husband of sixty-four years, her parents and two brothers, Harold and Teddy. She is survived by...

Patricia Mccormick

Patricia Mccormick

Jan 29, 2020

Patricia “Pat” Cecilia (Theisen) McCormick passed away peacefully on January 29, 2020, in Madison, Wisconsin. She was 94. She looked lovely with her full head of tightly curled naturally brown hair, small traces of white framing the sides. As the priest prepared to read the Last Rites, he put his hand on Pat’s head. Pat perked up and said...

Pao Vang

Pao Vang

Jan 29, 2020

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Darrell Blank

Darrell Blank

Jan 29, 2020

SUN PRAIRIE— Darrell T. Blank, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2020.

Darrell attended a one-room school in Sauk County, WI.  He graduated from Reedsburg High School in 1952 and Madison Business College in 1954.  Then, Darrell went into the Army for two years, serving 18 months in Germany.  After his discharge, he took a...

Louisa Hale

Louisa Hale

Jan 29, 2020

Fitchburg – Louisa Jaine Hale, 11 months, passed away on January 29, 2020, at the American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison. She was born February 20, 2019, to David and Sarah (Rice) Hale.

Louisa means “Strong Warrior” and Jaine means “Gift from God”. She used her strength to display God’s love to all that knew her, and...

Josefa Myer

Josefa Myer

Jan 28, 2020

Madison - Maria Josefa Claire “Fefa” Whitman Myer, a peaceful end to a life of perseverance – our beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away in her sleep on Tuesday, January 28 at the age of 96.  Fefa was born in her great aunt’s apartment in New York City on July 17, 1923.  Raised in Bedford, New York,...

Stella Weisensel

Stella Weisensel

Jan 28, 2020

SUN PRAIRIE - SUN PRAIRIE—Stella M. (Meitner) Weisensal, age 94, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Stella Marie Weisensel, born April 23, 1925 to Frank and Edith (Popp) Meitner in the town of Emmett, Dodge County.

Stella went to St. Henrys Catholic School, Emmett Public School and then Watertown High School for 1 year. At...

Lois Lurie

Lois Lurie

Jan 28, 2020

Lois Cone Lurie, age 90, died peacefully at her home in Madison, Wis., on January 18, 2020, a few weeks after celebrating the holidays with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and friends. She was born Lois Irma Cohen on March 12, 1929, in Passaic, N.J., to Robert James and Ella Levinson Cohen (later changed to Cone). A child of the...

Joanne Farrell

Joanne Farrell

Jan 28, 2020

Madison - JoAnne Marie (McGinnity) Farrell died on January 28, 2020, at St. Mary’s Care Center in Madison. She was born on October 13, 1937, in Olivia, Minnesota, to James and Marie McGinnity. JoAnne married Leo Farrell on June 22, 1968, in Madison where they later raised their family.

The oldest of eleven children, JoAnne had an...

Gilbert "Gil" Roessler

Gilbert "Gil" Roessler

Jan 28, 2020

Madison - Gilbert “Gil” Roessler, 95, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2020, surrounded by family.   He was born in Bear Valley, WI, on April 6, 1924, to Anthony and Apollonia (Schmitz) Roessler. He enlisted in the Army in 1945, served in WWII, and concluded his service as a corporal in the Airforce. He married the love of his...

Todd Zeichert

Todd Zeichert

Jan 27, 2020

STOUGHTON – Todd M. Zeichert, age 56, passed away peacefully with his 2 sons by his side at the UW Hospital in Madison.  Todd passed away on his father’s birthday.   He was born on July 5, 1963 in Neenah, WI to Herman and Jo Ann Zeichert.  He owned and operated Zeichert & Sons Dry Wall for many years, even...

Melvin Lamb

Melvin Lamb

Jan 26, 2020

Melvin Wiley Lamb, born February 1st, 1955, died peacefully the morning of January 26th, 2020 in Madison, Wisconsin at the age of 64.

Melvin is survived by his wife, Susan; his children; Hayden, Alexandria, Casey, and Anneliese Lamb. He is also survived by his family from New York; his sisters Carolyn Jackson, Nancy Taylor, Leah ‘Daisy’ Smith,...

Kenneth Newman

Kenneth Newman

Jan 25, 2020

Kenneth C. Newman died peacefully on January 25, 2020 after a courageous six-month battle with cancer.

Treasured Husband of 52 years to Mary Ann, beloved Father to Casey (Patty), Chris (Julie), Courtney (Chad), awesome Grandpa to Angie and Charlie. Wonderful son of Mike and Clarice Newman.  Survived by 12 brothers and sisters and their families.

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