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.

Bruce Sprague

Bruce Sprague

Nov 9, 2019

Alan Bruce Sprague Bruce was born on April 23, 1949 in Merrill, WI. He lived there all through his school years. He married Carol Belke Johnson on July 11, 1980 in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. Bruce loved people and volunteering. He volunteered for downtown Sun Prairie, Sun Prairie Farmers Market, and the American Red Cross. He especially enjoyed all...

Joel Covey

Joel Covey

Nov 8, 2019

A beautiful soul left us on November 8th, 2019, at age 79. My husband Joel, father of my three children; Diane, Brian and Michael, began his final journey home where he was greeted by his brother, Chris, and his father, Larry. He leaves behind his beautiful and talented granddaughter Charlotte, who brought him great happiness, his brother Jim...

Frank Piraino

Frank Piraino

Nov 8, 2019

WAUNAKEE-Frank Piraino, 93 years of age, was born on December 24, 1925, in LaSalle, IL and died after a long battle with cancer on November 8, 2019, in Waunakee, WI. Although Frank died of complications due to his cancer, his love of live allowed him to enjoy five more years of quality life than was predicted. He died...

Mary Ketterer

Mary Ketterer

Nov 6, 2019

Mary Isabelle (Doyle) Ketterer, born September 23, 1943, passed away peacefully at home on November 6, 2019. She was the daughter of Frank and Isabelle Doyle. She married Roger Ketterer in 1966. Roger passed in 2000 and Mary is now reunited forever with him. Mary was born in Madison, but grew up in Fennimore, Wisconsin. Upon graduating from...

Sylvia Robertson

Sylvia Robertson

Nov 6, 2019

Sylvia Marie (Blue) Robertson died Wednesday, November 6, 2019. Born September 18, 1931 in LeMars, Iowa to Arthur and Mary (Wallace) Blue, she is survived by her loving children, Sara Ben-Ami and Janet (Mark Blavat) Robertson; grandchildren, Ora (Peleg) Lotan and David Ben-Ami; great grandson Ziv Lotan; siblings Margaret Blue, Helen (William) Holder, and Kathryn Blue; and other...

Michael Nguyen

Michael Nguyen

Nov 5, 2019

Michael "Mike" L Nguyen, age 32, passed away on Tuesday November 5, 2019 in Sparta, WI. He was born February 19, 1987 to Hiep Nguyen and Trang Le in Sacramento, CA. Mike married his wife Michelle Phillips on May 28, 2010 in Orange County, CA and they had a beautiful daughter together. Mike was an amazing person. He...

Betty Rayburn

Betty Rayburn

Nov 5, 2019

Rayburn, Betty L. Madison: Betty Louise Rayburn, age 97, died Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. She was living at All Saints Memory Care on Madison's west side. Betty was born in Toledo, Ohio, and graduated as valedictorian from Clay High School in Oregon, Ohio. She also graduated from Davis Business College, Toledo, Ohio. Betty lived and worked in Toledo,...

Jane Riggert

Jane Riggert

Nov 4, 2019

Madison - Jane Ellen Riggert, age 72, of Madison, passed away on November 4, 2019, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 12, 1947 in Reedsburg, Wisconsin, the daughter of Robert and Alice Riggert. She married Doug Thompson on December 22, 1972 in Reedsburg, Wisconsin. Jane attended UW- Madison, UW-Whitewater, and graduated as...

Heather Thomas

Heather Thomas

Nov 4, 2019

Madison-Heather Elise Thomas (nee: Hohler), 68, of Madison passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2019 at the home with her devoted husband by her side. She was born July 27, 1951 in Dodgeville to the late Eugene and Joanne Hohler. Heather married Eddie Thomas on January 15, 1992 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Heather worked for the state for...

Philip Corriveau

Philip Corriveau

Nov 4, 2019

Philip Alfred Corriveau- "Phil" passed away on November 4, 2019, at the age of 66. He was born November 11, 1952, in Milwaukee, WI, the son of Alfred and Gloria (Stockero) Corriveau. He leaves behind his love, Marsha (Marcy) Parker, and a great legacy to public radio and to human kindness, strength, goodness, positivity and courage. Phil, a...

Norma Weiler

Norma Weiler

Nov 3, 2019

MADISON-Norma Jean Weiler was born on 4/15/1942 In Manona, Iowa at home on a small family farm. She had many journeys in her life, and on November 3, 2019 departed on her final journey after battling congestive heart failure for over 15 years. Throughout her colorful life Norma accomplished many things. She graduated from Loyal High School in...

Antowan Hallmon Jr.

Antowan Hallmon Jr.

Nov 3, 2019

Madison - Antowan "AJ" Jermaine Hallmon Jr., age 28, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, November 3, 2019. He was born on March 31, 1991 in Madison, the son of Antowan J. Hallmon Sr. and Leushunder Turner. In 2009, AJ graduated from Madison La Follette High School and worked at Madison Kipp Corporation. He loved football,...

John Benjamin

John Benjamin

Nov 3, 2019

MADISON- John Allen Benjamin, age 81, of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin passed away on November 3, 2019 at University Hospital, Madison, Wisconsin. He was born on July 12, 1938, in Glencoe, Illinois, the son of Reuben Allen Benjamin and Meta Mayer Benjamin. He married Elizabeth Bolstad on December 21, 1963 in Minneapolis, Minnesota and they had two sons, Robert...

Jean Fogerty

Jean Fogerty

Nov 3, 2019

Jean Theresa Fogerty (Murphy), age 94, of Madison, WI, formerly of Herrin, IL, passed away peacefully on November 3rd, 2019, surrounded by her husband Joseph and loving family. She was born in Boston, MA, on October 22, 1925, to Daniel J. Murphy and Clara S. Murphy (Whalen). Her parents and brother (Richard) preceded her in death. Jean and...

James Olson

James Olson

Nov 2, 2019

Olson, James (Jim) "Ole" F. Olson MADISON-Jim "Ole" Olson, age 77, of Madison, passed away on Saturday, 2 Nov 2019 at Brookdale Assisted Living in Middleton, WI with his wife at his side. Jim was born on 24 August 1942 in Hartford, CT., the oldest son of Stanley F. and Julia Belle (Koster) Olson. Shortly after Jim's birth...

Dianne Burke

Dianne Burke

Nov 2, 2019

Sun Prairie Dianne Katherine Burke, age 77, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family, on Saturday, November 2, 2019. She was born on March 12, 1942, in Washington D.C., the daughter to John and Virginia (Neary) Morton. She was united in marriage to Dennis P. Burke on October 15, 2005, in Oregon. Dianne was a...

Merwin Smith

Merwin Smith

Nov 1, 2019

SUN PRAIRIE--Merwin Dale Smith, age 88, went to his eternal home on November 1, 2019. He was born on May 16, 1931, in Packwaukee, Wis., to Osman and Grace Smith. On July 17, 1954, he married his bride of 62 years, Marian Colburn, at the Briggsville United Methodist Church. He graduated from Endeavor High School in 1949. He...

Jewell Sammis

Jewell Sammis

Nov 1, 2019

Katherine "Jewell" Sammis August 3, 1925 - All Saints Day 2019 Madison / Greenville, SC: Jewell Sammis, age 94, passed away on All Saints Day, November 1, 2019. Jesus came and swept Jewell up in His loving arms and said "let's go home my child. It's time for a new adventure! I will restore you to your fantastic,...

Bettie Martin

Bettie Martin

Nov 1, 2019

Stoughton- Bettie J. Martin, age 62, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, November 1, 2019. She was born in Stoughton on September 15, 1957. In 1963 at the age of six, Bettie attended Kiddie Camp school in Madison. She was chosen to be "Little Miss Madison Area Girl" representing Madison Area retarded children. During this campaign...

Kathleen Poole

Kathleen Poole

Oct 31, 2019

MADISON- Kathleen M. Poole, 84, of Madison, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019 at Waunakee Manor. She was born to Arthur and Elizabeth Longfield on January 21, 1935 in Madison. Kathy married Eugene M. Poole in 1953. Kathy Poole was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Kathy was a life-long learner who attended Madison Area Technical...

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