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.

Shirley Kaub

Shirley Kaub

Jun 17, 2019

Madison - Shirley Jane Kaub died of natural causes on June 17, 2019, 6 days short of her 99th birthday. She was born in Oshkosh on June 23, 1920, and the family later moved to Fond du Lac where Shirley Jane attended the public schools, graduating from high school in 1936. They then moved to Madison where Shirley...

David Soderling

David Soderling

Jun 17, 2019

Madison - David Robert Soderling, age 74, passed away peacefully at the University of Wisconsin Hospital on June 17, 2019. He was born July 23, 1944 the son of Mary Lou and Robert Soderling in Duluth, MN. David married Barbara H. Johnson August 10, 1968. After David received his Bachelor's Degree he began his 35 year career in...

John Wagner

John Wagner

Jun 17, 2019

John Howard Wagner, 61, of Mazomanie (formerly of Madison) passed away Monday, June 17, 2019 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg after a brief battle with cancer. John was born on March 14, 1958 in Madison, the fourth child of Virginia and Carl Wagner. John was a lifelong resident of the Madison area and graduated from DeForest High School...

Edith Olson

Edith Olson

Jun 17, 2019

MADISON- Edith Marie Olson, age 101, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 17, 2019, at Oakwood Village West in Madison. She was born on January 1, 1918, in Madison, to Thomas and Katherine (Windhauser) Olson. Edith graduated from the University of Wisconsin with degrees in nutrition and library science. She enjoyed two careers, one as a dietitian for...

Donald Schoepp

Donald Schoepp

Jun 16, 2019

Schoepp, Donald "Don" Waunakee/ Westport: Donald Anthony Schoepp passed away peacefully Sunday, June 16, 2019 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg at the age of 84. Don was born December 15, 1934 in Waunakee the son of Fred and Helen (Klein) Schoepp. Following graduation from Waunakee High School in 1954, Don served in the U.S. Army 1954-1956. He married...

Roger Zickert

Roger Zickert

Jun 16, 2019

Sun Prairie Roger A. Zickert, age 61, passed away at his home, with his wife by his side, on Sunday, June 16, 2019. He was born on May 4, 1958, to Alvin and Ruth (Woldt) Zickert. Roger married Peggy (Mansfield Partridge) on August 27, 1994, together they lived in Roger's childhood home in Sun Prairie. Roger worked at...

Thomas Lodl

Thomas Lodl

Jun 13, 2019

Madison - Into God's loving hands Tom Lodl passed on June 13, 2019. Those who knew Tom knew he loved to walk his beloved Airedales, play guitar for himself, others and at Queen of Peace, sing and golf with his buddies. Tom loved his family - his soul mate, Char; Kathy and Kent Wickmann; Ann and Ross Brueser;...

Deborah Rychlowski

Deborah Rychlowski

Jun 12, 2019

Madison - Deborah Lee Rychlowski, 66, died June 12, 2019. She was born in Milwaukee on January 29, 1953. Deborah was co-Valedictorian of her 1971 Class from West Milwaukee High School where she also earned a medal for perfect attendance and was a year book editor. She received numerous art awards, including an international award, and the Bausch...

Lalita Rajaraman

Lalita Rajaraman

Jun 12, 2019

Mrs. Lalita Rajaraman departed this world Wednesday, June 12, 2019 from her home at Madison, WI, following complications due to stroke and Alzheimer's. She was 83. Her sons Rajesh and Rajmohan and their families invite you to join them at her funeral. The cremation services will take place on Friday, June 14, 2019 at 6 PM in Cress...

Orville Taylor

Orville Taylor

Jun 11, 2019

Cottage Grove - Orville Sylvester Taylor age 85, passed away on Tuesday, June 11th, 2019 at Kindred Hearts in Cottage Grove. He was born May 6th, 1934 in DeSoto Wisconsin, the son of Harold and Elsie (Carter) Taylor. Orville was united in marriage to Elizabeth (Betty) McCollough on May 21st, 1955 in Cashton, Wisconsin. He was an automotive...

William Eversoll

William Eversoll

Jun 11, 2019

MCFARLAND/STOUGHTON-William "Bill" W. Eversoll peacefully joined his Lord on June 11, 2019 at home surrounded by family. Bill was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in September 2016 and fought hard against it for a few years. Bill was born on January 29, 1937 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late William W. and Florence (Stuer) Eversoll. Bill married his "true...

Michael Whaley

Michael Whaley

Jun 9, 2019

Oregon - Michael "Mike" Kenneth Whaley, age 48, of Oregon passed away on Sunday June 9, 2019 at home. He was born March 28, 1971 in Madison, WI, the son of Nancy Whaley. Michael was united in marriage to Brenda Coy on July 22, 1995 in Stoughton, WI. Mike was a hard worker. He started working at the...

Mike Mcculloch

Mike Mcculloch

Jun 9, 2019

Cottage Grove Michael Alan "Mike" "Cully" McCulloch, age 61, passed away unexpectedly while competing in the Ironman 70.3 Triathlon on Sunday, June 9, 2019. He was born January 23, 1958, the son of Malcolm James "George" and Evangeline Mary (Endres) McCulloch. Mike grew up in Monona and after graduating from Monona Grove High School in 1976, worked for...

Wanda Sviatoslavsky

Wanda Sviatoslavsky

Jun 8, 2019

Wanda Sviatoslavsky, age 85, of Madison died on Saturday, June 8, 2019. Wanda was born in Clark, New Jersey, on March 19, 1934, to the late Andrew and Cecilia Blejwas. She was the youngest of ten children. She married Igor Sviatoslavsky on May 13, 1956 in New Jersey. They soon moved to the Madison area where she brought...

Leon Wagner

Leon Wagner

Jun 8, 2019

Leon A. Wagner, 96, passed away June 8, 2019 after an extended battle with Alzheimer's dementia. Born October 26, 1922, in Van Wert, Ohio, the son of Earl and Verena Wagner, Leon was the last of the family of 12 children. Just out of high school, Leon served in World War II, first with a tank battalion in...

John Wendling

John Wendling

Jun 8, 2019

Rochelle, Illinois / McFarland - John A. Wendling passed on to everlasting life with his Lord and Savior on June 8, 2019 rejoicing in the promise of reuniting with his beloved wife Ruth. He died peacefully with his two children and families present following a brief illness. John was born on May 31, 1930 in Aurora, Illinois. He...

David Shanklin

David Shanklin

Jun 8, 2019

STOUGHTON - David A. "Dave" Shanklin, age 73, passed away on Saturday June 8, 2019. He was born April 13, 1946 in New London, to the late Arthur and Wilma (Radloff)Shanklin. Dave married the love of his life Cynthia Jane Pruefer on October 12, 1963 at the Old Stone Church in Rockton, Illinois. He was a hard-working husband...

James Lison, Jr.

James Lison, Jr.

Jun 7, 2019

Major General James J. "Jay" Lison, Jr., USA, Ret., age 98 of Neenah, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2019. He is survived by his four children: Kathy (Pat) O'Neill; Peter Lison; Susan (Colonel James, USA, Ret.) Armstrong; and Joan (Dr. Paul) Orchard. Other survivors include his twelve grandchildren: Timothy, Michael, Shawn O'Neill, and Megan O'Neill Volker; Patricia...

Betty Peters

Betty Peters

Jun 7, 2019

Betty Sue Peters (Beadles) Betty Sue Peters, age 71, of McFarland, passed away unexpectedly at her home on June 7, 2019. Betty, the daughter of Miniard and Martha (Mills) Beadles, was born February 5, 1948 in Ladysmith, Wisconsin. Having spent the first six years of her life in and around the Jump River, Wisconsin area, she moved to...

Cynthia Savage

Cynthia Savage

Jun 7, 2019

Cynthia savage of Waunakee, WI, passed away Friday, June 7, 2019 surrounded by family after a long battle with cancer. Cindy lived life to the fullest and loved to have fun. She is survived by five brothers, sister, granddaughter, and many nieces and nephews who she loved dearly. She was preceded in death by her mother Arlene Montalto...

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