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.
Susan Schymanski
May 22, 2019
SUSAN JEAN SCHYMANSKI September 16, 1954 - May 22, 2019 Life Legacy Susan Jean Schymanski, 64, of Madison, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 after a brief illness. She was born September 16, 1954 in Wausau, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Charles and Evelyn Schymanski. Susan is survived by her loving family, including her husband...
Aniket Mittal
May 22, 2019
Fitchburg: Aniket Mittal, age 29, passed away May 22, 2019. A Traditional Hindu Prayer service will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, June 3, 2019 at the Cress Center, 6021 University Ave., Madison, WI 53705. Please share a memory. Cress Center 6021 University Ave. Madison, WI 53705 (608) 238-8406
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Robert Hess
May 21, 2019
Robert Julius "R.J." Hess, 72, of Madison, WI, passed away in his home on May 21, 2019. R.J. was born to parents Sara and Jacob Julius "Jay" Hess, on August 29, 1946, in El Dorado, KS. After High School, R.J. graduated from Butler County Community College and headed to St. Louis to begin his distinguished electrical engineering career...
Mary Dushack
May 20, 2019
COTTAGE GROVE-Mary Margaret Williams Dushack died on Monday, May 20, 2019 at Oak Park Nursing Home from complications of multiple medical issues. She was born on January 16, 1945, the daughter of James and Delia, (Lynch) Williams. Mary graduated from Madison East in 1963. She worked for the State of Wisconsin until she was united in marriage to...
Bhakti Bataju
May 16, 2019
Bhakti Lal Bataju, age 90, of Madison, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at his son's home in Madison, Wisconsin. He was born on January 18, 1929 in Pokhara, Nepal, the son of Gokul Lal Bataju and Nani Beti. He married Tak Kumari, who unfortunately passed away over three decades ago. Bhakti grew up taking...
Susan Miller
May 16, 2019
Miller, Susan N. Waunakee- Susan Nielsen Miller, age 57, passed away on May 16, 2019 after a courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma. She was born on August 26, 1961 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Jack and Diane Nielsen. She married Mark Miller on September 2, 1999 in Ashland, Wisconsin. Sue earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business from...
Pastor Adams
May 16, 2019
Pastor Robert H. Adams, Jr died peacefully on May 16, 2019 with family at his side. He was 94 years old. Visitation at 1:30 pm and Memorial Service at 2:00 pm will be held on Tuesday, May 21 at Bethany United Methodist Church. (3910 Mineral Point Rd, Madison, WI). He will be buried at Forest Hill Cemetery in...
Larry Quam
May 15, 2019
Stoughton- Larry Quam died in the early morning on Wednesday, May 15, 2019. He was a loving husband, father, son and friend. Larry is survived by his wife, Mary; children, Teri (Dan) Kalagian and Eric Quam; grandchildren, Tyler, Amber Kalagian and Lauren Quam; brother, Mike (Tonya Waldren); nephew, Christopher; uncle, Richard; sisters-in-law, Sharon (Dennis) Heimann and Dawn Olson;...
Nicki Regge
May 15, 2019
Nicki Regge passed away peacefully at Agrace Hospice in the early morning hours of May 15th, 2019, following an extended illness. Nicki was born on February 3, 1948 to Betty Jane (Volbrecht) and Elmer Paquette. A 1966 graduate of Cambridge High School, Nicki went on to graduate from Madison Beauty School becoming a talented and creative hairstylist who...
Edith Laufenberg
May 15, 2019
Waunakee: Edith "Edie" Laufenberg, age 71, passed away on Wed. May 15, 2019 following a short illness. She was born on Oct 23, 1947 to Raymond and Anne (Endres) Laufenberg. Edie was employed at WPS as a Claims Manager for 35 years until her retirement in 2002. She was always known for having fun where ever she went....
Marcia Kellum
May 14, 2019
Madison - Marcia A. Kellum, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, May 14th at Agrace Hospice Care, surrounded by her family. She was born on October 13, 1943 to Thaddeus (Ted) and Irene (Adamski) Poremski in Chicago. Marcia is survived by her husband of 50 years, Michael; her daughters, Rebecca, Heidi (spouse Catherine), Christina (partner Ryan); her sons...
Sally Sanders
May 14, 2019
Sally A. Duncan Sanders, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. She was born on March 23, 1944, in Duluth, Minnesota, the daughter to Lawrence and Melba (Freeman) Williams. Sally was united in marriage to Jerome Sanders on June 15, 2016, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Sally worked for Chirken Real Estate as an apartment manager for...
Ronald Staszewski
May 13, 2019
McFarland - Ronald J. Staszewski, age 79, passed away peacefully on Monday May 13, 2019 at his home. Ron met the love of his life, Carolyn Ann Schneider in 1984 and the couple were married in 1986. Moved to McFarland in 1995 where they raised their family. He worked for many years around the Milwaukee and Madison area...
Jordan Gibbons
May 12, 2019
Marshall Jordan Aris Irene Gibbons, age 22, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2019, from an undiagnosed medical condition. She was born January 23, 1997, in Madison, the daughter of Scott and Tara (Froehlich) Gibbons. Jordan graduated from Marshall High School in 2015. During her years in high school, she was actively involved in choir, acapella, 4- H...
Landon Waugh
May 12, 2019
Dane - Landon Walter Waugh, son of Jeff and Tracy Waugh, was born and passed away at Meriter Hospital in Madison on Sunday, May 12, 2019. Although his time here was short, he will be missed and remembered for an eternity. He is survived by grandparents Virgil & Geri Waugh, and Kim & Vicky Kirkegaard; aunts & uncles...
Robert Anderson
May 12, 2019
(written by Robert Anderson) Robert "Bob" Anderson died on Sunday, May 12, 2019. He was born November 24, 1940 in Marshfield, Wisconsin to Robert Sr. and Eda (Salzwedel) Anderson. Early life adventures were shared with his best friend at the time and sister, Bonnie. He then moved with his family to Wisconsin Rapids. It is there that Bob...
Chou Thao
May 11, 2019
Nam Npab Tub Her (Chou Thao), 93, passed away peacefully at her home in Watertown, WI on May 11th, 2019. She was born on June 15, 1926 in Xiangkhoang, Laos. Predeceased by her loving husband, Npab Tub Her; her parents Ntsoo Mas Thao and Lue Yang Her; her brothers, Xeev Pov Thao, Xaiv Tswb Thao, Txhaaj Thao; and...
Arlene Collins
May 11, 2019
ROXBURY-Arlene I. Collins, age 87, died on Saturday, May 11, 2019, at Waunakee Manor. She was born in Madison on Oct. 17, 1931, to Theodore and Louisa (Keichinger) Dohm. She married Joseph Collins on June 26, 1952, and they raised their two children, David and Diane, on a farm in the Roxbury area. Arlene loved to bake and...
Peter Maier
May 11, 2019
Peter was born in Chicago, Illinois to Carl and Agnes Maier. His father was a carpenter and taught him the trade. Peter spent several years working a variety of jobs in maintenance and carpentry and even built a house on his own. He was drafted into the Army and was stationed in Germany. When he returned to Chicago,...
Jeffry Gotstein
May 10, 2019
MADISON--Jeffry P. Gotstein, age 76, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019. He was born on May 27, 1942 in Racine, Wisconsin to Mildred Lockwood but was later adopted by Philip and Leona Gotstein. He dedicated two years of service to our country in the U.S. Army. Jeff went on to marry Mabel France on December 2, 1972...
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