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.

Joyce Moss

Joyce Moss

Apr 28, 2020

Joyce G. Moss, age 86, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday April 28 in Madison. Born on June 11, 1933 in Oshkosh, to the late Emma and John Dey Ruppel, Joyce spent most of her childhood in Oshkosh.  She moved to Madison in 1951 where she met and married Simon Moss on February 1, 1952.  Simon preceded her in death in...

Phillip Harth

Phillip Harth

Apr 28, 2020

MIDDLETON-Phillip Harth died peacefully on April 28, 2020, at Attic Angel Community in Middleton, Wisconsin.  He was born on February 1, 1926, in Sioux City, Iowa, the son of John and Grace (Conlon) Harth. After graduating from Trinity College in 1946, he served in the U.S. Army from 1946-1948. Phil received a master’s degree in British literature from the...

Roger Lee

Roger Lee

Apr 28, 2020

Roger W. Lee was surrounded by his family, and at peace, when he passed away on April 28, 2020 after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was the son of Russell & Lela (Coldwell) Lee and born at their family farm in Lodi, WI on January 3, 1932. Roger attended Lodi High School and graduated in...

Francis "Fritz" Dorshorst

Francis "Fritz" Dorshorst

Apr 27, 2020

Deerfield- Francis “Fritz” Dorshorst, age 92, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, April 27, 2020 in the presence of his family.  He was born in Rudolph, WI on November 15, 1927, the son of John and Josephine Dorshorst.  A farmers son, Fritz attended school in Rudolph, WI completing his education at the 8TH grade level, stating, “I...

Daniel Sitter

Daniel Sitter

Apr 26, 2020

Madison- Daniel R. Sitter passed away peacefully at home on April 26, 2020. He was born in Milwaukee on March 6, 1958, the youngest son of Tom and Lois Sitter. Dan attended Custer H.S. and graduated from UWM with a B.A. in Political Science in 1981. After working several years at GMAC, Dan held several positions at Toyota Financial Services...

Scott Braucht

Scott Braucht

Apr 26, 2020

Scott Alan Braucht, 61, of Madison, passed away at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg on Sunday, April 26, 2020, of complications from Parkinson’s Disease. He was born on July 25, 1958, in Cedar Falls, Iowa. He was the son of William C. and Judith A. (Stachour) Braucht. He graduated salutatorian in the class of 1976 at Sun Prairie High School,...

Harold Cramer

Harold Cramer

Apr 26, 2020

MADISON – Harold R. Cramer, age 88, passed away on Sunday, April 26 2020 in Madison, Wisconsin. He was born to Earl and Sarah (Nelson) Cramer on November 30, 1931, in Marinette, Wisconsin.

He grew up in Peshtigo, Wisconsin on a dairy farm. He served in the US Army from 1954-1956 as a JAG court reporter. He...

Richard Reiter

Richard Reiter

Apr 26, 2020

Richard W. Reiter passed away at his McFarland Home after a battle with a few health issues, but not the Covid-19, with his family surrounding him.

Richard was known to all of us as “Paw” or Dicky.  We describe him as a very giving, positive person.  He always thought that someone else needed more than him, always helping...

Harold Montross

Harold Montross

Apr 25, 2020

Harold Wesley Montross passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Saturday, April 25, 2020. Harold lived in Madison, Wisconsin area for over 60 years, most recently residing at the Legacy at Noel Manor in Verona. He had just celebrated his 100 th birthday on February 27, 2020 surrounded by family and loved ones.

Harold was...

Edward Hughes

Edward Hughes

Apr 25, 2020

Edward (Ed) Francis Hughes, 97, of Madison, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2020. He was born in Eau Claire, WI to Rudolph and Loretta Juza of Haugen, WI.

A veteran of WW2, Ed flew in B-24 bombers as a radio operator and aerial gunner with the 455 Bomb Group flying missions out of Italy. Ed was...

Roxane Bhan

Roxane Bhan

Apr 25, 2020

MADISON- Roxane Joy Bhan, age 74, of Madison passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at the UW Hospital. She was born on August 30, 1945 in New Haven, CT, the daughter of Joshua and Marian (Ellentuck) Schechter.

Roxane graduated from Lyman Hall High School in Wallingford, CT and attended Quinnipiac College. She worked in sales for...

Virginia "Ginny" Harrison

Virginia "Ginny" Harrison

Apr 25, 2020

MCFARLAND—Virginia “Ginny” F. Harrison, age 94, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 25, 2020.   She was born on February 13, 1926, to Albert and Ella (Gullickson) Thompson.  She married Harold Harrison on June 22, 1946.

Virginia enjoyed baking, crocheting, knitting, and sewing.  She was also a devoted Badger and Packer fan.

Virginia’s proud Norwegian heritage...

Rodger Roloff

Rodger Roloff

Apr 24, 2020

This kind and humble man will be greatly missed. Rodger Gustav Roloff died on April 24 with loving family at his side at Stoughton Meadows Assisted Living. Rodger was born on February 4, 1934, to Louise and Irvin Roloff at his home in the small town of Kendall, WI, where he grew up as the second child of three....

Robert "Bob" Sherman

Robert "Bob" Sherman

Apr 24, 2020

SUN PRAIRIE—Robert “Bob” W. Sherman, age 70, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2020 with my family by my side.  I was born on November 23, 1949 in Columbus, WI to John and Bernice (Yohn) Sherman.

My early years were spent in and around the Columbus/York Center area. In 1956, I started school in Sun Prairie and...

Kathleen Baer

Kathleen Baer

Apr 24, 2020

Madison- Kathleen “Kathy” Ann Baer, age 72, passed away on Friday April 24, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Janesville.  She was born June 20, 1947 in Stoughton to the late Raymond and Norma (Quam) Bothum.  She is a graduate of Stoughton High School.  Kathy married Richard S. Baer on July 7, 1972 at Christ Lutheran Church in Stoughton.  Kathy...

Hazel Hiemstra

Hazel Hiemstra

Apr 23, 2020

Hazel Hiemstra, age 97-1/2, passed away at Oakwood University West on April 23, 2020.  She was born October 19, 1922 in Mosinee Wisconsin, the daughter of Warren and Olga (Kirkeby) Hiemstra.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her friend, Ruth Hine.  She served in Women’s Reserve of the United States Marine Corps from 1943 to 1946...

Margaret "Meg" Gores

Margaret "Meg" Gores

Apr 23, 2020

***The visitation for Meg Gores has been canceled due to COVID-19. Rather, the family will have a small, private memorial mass at 11:00am on Saturday, July 18, 2020, which you may view on Zoom. A link will be made available under “Services” on this website. A “Celebration of Meg’s Life” will be held in 2021, after the pandemic is under control.***

ZOOM MEETING...

Viola Sierra

Viola Sierra

Apr 22, 2020

On Wednesday, April 22, our loving mother, Viola Jorge de Sierra, peacefully passed away.  This world was blessed to have her for 91 years.

Viola was born on February 22, 1929, in Dominican Republic.  She was a loved daughter, an applied student, a wonderful wife, a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and just a wonderful human being....

William (Bill) Ripp

William (Bill) Ripp

Apr 22, 2020

Bill Ripp died on Wed April 22, 2020 in Dane. He was born on Oct. 9, 1963 to Norman Ripp and Judy Barth. He married Lois Kuehn in 1995. He worked as a Production Planner for Uniek for many years. Bill was an avid fisherman and enjoyed his trips to Canada. He also enjoyed Nascar and any Wisconsin sporting...

Ritchie Snyder

Ritchie Snyder

Apr 22, 2020

Belleville – Ritchie Eugene Snyder, at 64, passed away peacefully with his wife and kids by his side at his home in Belleville.  He lost his battle to cancer. He was born January 13, 1956 in Stoughton to Ronald and Anechia “Butch” (Hurlbutt) Snyder.

He is a graduate of Oregon High School.  Ritchie worked at Varco-Pruden in...

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