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.

Marilyn Erdman

Marilyn Erdman

Feb 26, 2020

VERONA- Marilyn E. Erdman, age 92, passed away at Four Winds Manor on February 26, 2020. She was born on May 30, 1927 in Madison, WI to Robert Mackie and Della Mackie Reuter.

Marilyn lived in Madison all of her life. She graduated from Madison East High School and worked at Oscar Mayer & Co. for over...

Elizabeth Seavert

Elizabeth Seavert

Feb 25, 2020

Elizabeth Ann Seavert, age 80, of Madison, passed away on February 25, 2020 at Meriter Hospital. She was born on June 2, 1939 in Madison, the daughter of Gilbert and Neva (Bandelin) Seaman. She married Robert Seavert on July 10, 1981 in Madison.

Ann spent her childhood in Chippewa Falls and Wisconsin Rapids with her parents and...

Alonzo Marsh

Alonzo Marsh

Feb 25, 2020

Alonzo Kimball “Kim” Marsh, Jr. of Madison, WI passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, February 25, 2020.

He was born Aug. 24, 1930 in New York City to Alonzo Kimball Marsh, Sr. and Elizabeth Folger Marsh. He grew up in Summit, New Jersey and graduated from Pingry Prep School and Rutgers University. He married Lilian...

Eli Schreurs

Eli Schreurs

Feb 25, 2020

MADISON- Eli Schreurs, 30, of Madison, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020. He was born in Littleton, CO on November 28, 1989 to David Schreurs and Colleen Cassidy.

Eli was a passionate person who lived life to the fullest. He enjoyed pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo. He put his heart and soul into everything...

Judith Grudzina

Judith Grudzina

Feb 24, 2020

Judith Mary Grudzina

1948 – 2020

Judith Mary (Braun) Grudzina, daughter of Edmund Braun and Jane (Mickey) Braun, answered her call to Christ our Lord in the early morning hours of February 24, 2020, at the Edgerton Care Center in Edgerton, WI. She was 71.

Born on June 28, 1948 at...

Betty Gene Diener

Betty Gene Diener

Feb 24, 2020

Betty Gene T. Diener, age 93 of Sun Prairie, died peacefully in her sleep on Monday, February 24, 2020 at New Perspective Senior Living Center in Sun Prairie.  She was born July 14, 1926 in Milwaukee, WI to Leon J. Dealy and Lillie J. Fritsche Dealy of Milwaukee.

Betty Gene grew up in Milwaukee where she met...

Lindalva Heller

Lindalva Heller

Feb 24, 2020

Madison - Lindalva Drummond Heller, age 73, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020, at Agrace Hospice Home in Fitchburg, WI.  She was born July 24, 1946, in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, in Brazil to Pedro and Gelcyra Drummond and was the youngest of 6 siblings.

Lindalva obtained her Master's Degree from Universidade Federal De Minas Gerias...

Lee Troz

Lee Troz

Feb 23, 2020

Lee Troz, son, brother, nephew, uncle, friend, artist, and musician, died unexpectedly on Sunday, February 23 in Madison, WI at the age of 24.  He was born on May 7, 1995 in Madison, WI. He lived life passionately, cared deeply about his friends and family, and he will be missed by many.

Lee was a graduate from...

Judith Sprenger

Judith Sprenger

Feb 23, 2020

Judith A. Sprenger, age 78, passed away on Sunday February 23, 2020 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, WI following a long and courageous battle with interstitial lung disease.

She was born May 24, 1941 in Monroe, MI and was the only child of Marshall Tilden Simmons and Helen Patricia (Cameron) Simmons. She attended Grosse Ile (MI) High...

Richard Petersen-Stellish

Richard Petersen-Stellish

Feb 23, 2020

Richard L. Petersen-Stellish, age 72, passed away on February 23, 2020 in Madison, WI.

Richard was born October 10, 1947 in Hartley, IA to Burdette and Shirley (Stellish) Petersen. He grew up in Forest City, Iowa and graduated high school in 1966. He attended Cornell College and graduated from University of Iowa in 1970 and Drake University...

Madge Macfarlane

Madge Macfarlane

Feb 22, 2020

Madison - Madge Anne Macfarlane, 85, of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on February 22, 2020, in the loving presence of her husband of 54 years, Iain, at Agrace Hospice, Madison, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Robin and Ruth McCleary of Detroit, Michigan, and from her early years, she lived a remarkable and influential...

Rodney Vandeventer

Rodney Vandeventer

Feb 22, 2020

Rodney Ralph VanDeventer, 87, of Edgerton, passed away at home on February 22, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Duluth, Minnesota, on May 13, 1932, the son of Jacob and Eva (Sunstrom) VanDeventer. He graduated from Denfeld High School in 1950 and earned his B.S. in Liberal Arts from the University of Minnesota...

Barbara Scidmore

Barbara Scidmore

Feb 22, 2020

Barbara Pomeroy Scidmore, 91, of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away on February 22, 2020. Barbara was born to Leslie Klett Pomeroy and Fay Roberts Pomeroy, April 15, 1928 in Little Rock, Arkansas.  She graduated with Scholastic Honors from Peace College Prep School in 1946 and attended the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville. On Aug. 20, 1953, Barbara was united in marriage to...

Kathryn "Katy" Parman

Kathryn "Katy" Parman

Feb 22, 2020

Madison - Kathryn Elizabeth (Witek) Parman, beloved, mother of five and grandmother of five passed away February 22, 2020, surrounded by family.  She was born on July 11, 1931, in Muscoda, WI to Edward and Lena (Sikhart) Witek. She moved to Madison in 1940 and attended Holy Redeemer School, followed by Edgewood High School for one year on a...

Donald Schraufnagel

Donald Schraufnagel

Feb 22, 2020

Verona:  Donald R. Schraufnagel, age 94, passed on Saturday, February 22, 2020. He was born on March 22, 1925 in Ashland WI. He was one of 17 children and grew up in Peeksville, south of Glidden WI.

Donald will be welcomed Home by many aunts and uncles, his parents Michael and Mary Schraufnagel, and all 16 of...

Beverly Freese

Beverly Freese

Feb 21, 2020

Beverly Jean Bliss Freese, known to all as Jean, died  at the Oakwood Village Retirement Community in Madison on February 21.  She had recently celebrated her 100 th birthday.

Born January 1, 1920, to Hugh and Erminie Bliss of Madison, Jean grew up with four siblings—Hugh, Anita, Marzo, and Clint.  Her favorite childhood memories were...

Lottie Frank

Lottie Frank

Feb 21, 2020

Middleton:  Lottie Carpenter Frank passed away February 21st, 2020 at home cared for and surrounded by her family.  She was born February 12, 1948 in Cambridge, Massachusetts the daughter of Morris and Ruth (North) Carpenter.   When Lottie was young the family moved to Des Moines, Iowa.  Lottie graduated from Roosevelt High School, and then moved to Madison to attend...

William Butler

William Butler

Feb 20, 2020

William Frank "Bill" Butler, age 98, of Madison, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2020. He was born to Edward Charles Butler and Elizabeth "Lydia" Butler (Doris) on January 11, 1922 in Madison, Wisconsin.

Bill grew up on the edge of Madison's historic Bush neighborhood, and graduated from Madison West High School. He managed the Clark Service...

Sandra Rinden

Sandra Rinden

Feb 20, 2020

Stoughton- Sandra Kay Rinden, age 62, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at her home.  She was born in Stoughton on July 22, 1957, the daughter of Willard and Olga Rinden.  Sandra worked as a CNA for Skaalen for last 15 years.  She was wonderful at taking care of everyone and always placed others needs before herself. ...

Kristine Hartwig

Kristine Hartwig

Feb 20, 2020

Waunakee – Kristine (Laufenberg) Hartwig, age 68, passed away on February 20, 2020 surrounded by her husband and children in the comforts of her home.

Kristine (Kris) was born May 15, 1951, in Waunakee, Wis., to Mathias and Elizabeth "Betty" (Koch) Laufenberg. She is survived by her husband Kenneth (Ken); daughter Melisa (Robert) Schultz; and son Justin...

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