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.

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...

Barbara Sperle

Barbara Sperle

Jun 7, 2019

McFarland - Barbara Jean Sperle, age 93, passed away peacefully at Meriter Hospital surrounded by her loving family on Friday June 7, 2019. Her death was the result of a long and well-lived life. She was born Barbara Jean Olson on August 2, 1925 in Stoughton, Wisconsin to parents Helmer and Bernice (Wigsmoen) Olson. Barbara graduated from Stoughton...

Richard Madigan

Richard Madigan

Jun 5, 2019

LODI/WAUNAKEE-Richard D. "Dick" Madigan, age 84, died on Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at Haven Hills in Lodi following a long illness. He was born in Dane, WI on August 3, 1934, to David and Eva (Clemens) Madigan. He served in the Army and was employed for a time at Oscar Mayer. In 1960, he started his business, Madigan...

Robert Overbaugh

Robert Overbaugh

Jun 5, 2019

WAUNAKEE-MCFARLAND-Robert L. "Bob" Overbaugh of Waunakee/McFarland passed away on June 5, 2019, at the age of 87 while in the exceptional care of Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on July 26, 1931, in Hartland, WI, the son of Louis and Annabelle Overbaugh. Bob graduated from Hartland High School in 1949, and was then drafted into the Army and...

Ivan Bruner

Ivan Bruner

Jun 3, 2019

Ivan Bruner of Madison passed away on June 3, 2019. He was born in O'Brien County, Iowa, on December 21, 1924, the son of Ross and Edna (Yungbluth) Bruner. Ivan spent the first 19 years of his life growing up on a farm in Iowa. In February 1944, he joined the U.S. Navy Air Corp. After boot camp...

Phyllis Selvaag

Phyllis Selvaag

Jun 1, 2019

MADISON- Phyllis Selvaag, age 93 of Madison, passed away on Saturday June 1, 2019 at St. Mary's Hospital. Phyllis was born on October 15, 1925 in Kansas City, Mo. She grew up in Portage Wi. and later moved to Madison where she met and married the love of her life John Selvaag. Phyllis worked as a beautician in...

Mary Johnson

Mary Johnson

Jun 1, 2019

Stoughton- Mary Ann Johnson, age 86, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, June 1, 2019. She was born in La Crosse on July 9, 1932, the daughter of Paul and Ellen Wangen. On September 10, 1955 Mary married Gerald Johnson. Mary graduated from Kahler School of Nursing in Rochester, MN. She spent her life as...

Maryan Hanson

Maryan Hanson

Jun 1, 2019

Madison - Our beloved Maryan M. Hanson passed away peacefully on June 1, 2019 at Oakwood Village in Madison, Wisconsin. Born November 26, 1919 in Worthington, Indiana, she joined her parents, Lyman and Lillie Bell (Dyer) McIntosh, and brother, Gaylord. She completed her elementary education in Nebraska and attended high schools in Nebraska, Illinois and Minnesota. She graduated...

James Klokner

James Klokner

May 31, 2019

MADISON - James R. Klokner, age 84, died on May 31, 2019, in Madison, after a long battle with Parkinson's. Jim was born in the Milwaukee area, where he attended Waterford High School and graduated from Carroll College with a degree in philosophy. Soon afterwards, he married his college sweetheart, Barbara Klein, of Pewaukee, with whom he would...

Annette Bauer

Annette Bauer

May 29, 2019

Stoughton- Annette R. Bauer, age 57, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. She was born in Stoughton on January 31, 1962. On September 5, 1981 Annette married Steve Bauer. She was multitalented and excelled at many professional positions, most important was being the daughter of the King of Kings. Annette was a loving...

Evelyn Dybevik

Evelyn Dybevik

May 29, 2019

STOUGHTON - Evelyn "Evie" L. Dybevik, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2019 at Milestone Senior Living in Stoughton. She was born on March 7, 1931 and married Reuben "Bud" Dybevik on July 9, 1949 in Stoughton. Evie is survived by her son Tom Dybevik, and her daughter Nancy (Randy) Comstock; grandchildren Greg (Michelle) Dybevik, Trevor (Kelsey) Dybevik,...

Dorothy Coenen

Dorothy Coenen

May 28, 2019

MCFARLAND/MONONA-Dorothy "Dot" May Coenen (nee Adler) was born November 7, 1929 in McFarland/ Monona. "Dot", as many called her, left us on May 27, 2019. In life, Dot enjoyed shopping for crafts, water aerobics, book reading, playing cards, and bowling. She loved family gatherings. She took great joy in all her numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded...

Jerry Edgar

Jerry Edgar

May 28, 2019

Jerry Allen Edgar, 89, of Verona died on Tuesday, May 28, 2019. He was born on June 22, 1929 in Milwaukee to Marian (Akerson) Crisman Edgar Goodman Black and George Crisman. He was raised by his mother and her husband James Edgar. He met Patricia May Bass during his third year at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Law School,...

Skyler Mason

Skyler Mason

May 28, 2019

Madison - Skyler Katara Mason, age 37 days old, passed away in her grandpa's arms at UW Children's Hospital in Madison on Tuesday, May 28, 2019. Skyler enjoyed the outdoors, watching the stars, her parents play Call of Duty and Grand Theft Auto. She enjoyed watching sports and sharing her warm cuddles. Skyler will be greatly missed but...

"C.J." Tubbs Jr.

"C.J." Tubbs Jr.

May 28, 2019

Our beloved C.J., Charles Allen Tubbs Jr., 32, of Madison, WI, formerly of Beloit, WI, passed away unexpectedly of an accidental overdose on Tuesday, May 28th at UW Health University Hospital. C.J. was born on February 19th, 1987, in Beloit, WI, the son of Cynthia and Charles Tubbs Sr. He graduated from Beloit Memorial High School in 2005...

Judy Hottman

Judy Hottman

May 27, 2019

Deerfield- Judith "Judy" A. Hottman, age 76, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, May 27, 2019. She was born in Superior on May 8, 1943 the daughter of Charles and Mary Martin. Judy graduated from Middleton High School. She continued her education by attending Madison Vocational School and graduated with a nursing degree. Judy married Ross...

Marjorie Perkins

Marjorie Perkins

May 25, 2019

COTTAGE GROVE, WI - Marjorie Grace Perkins (94) of Southside Madison's Burr Oaks community was reunited with her husband, Arnold Perkins on Saturday, May 25, 2019. Through the generations Marjorie has affectionately held many titles and enthusiastically introduced herself as Maggie Grace. Maggie Grace was born to Blanche (nee "Dunne") and James Copus on January 10, 1925 (the...

Catherine Haack

Catherine Haack

May 25, 2019

Deerfield- Catherine "Kate" Haack, age 83, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2019. She owned and operated a local tavern for 60 years. Kate is survived by several special nieces and nephews; special friends and customers. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jerome "Porky"; son, Clinton; and brother, Lavern Davis. Funeral services will be...

Lisbeth Rogers

Lisbeth Rogers

May 24, 2019

Lisbeth Helen (Schoenfeld) Rogers of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 24, 2019, at her home. Born in 1955, Lisbeth spent most of her life in Madison, though her life was filled with exciting travels and experiences. As a young girl, she lived on the west side of Madison, where her father, Clay Schoenfeld, was a...

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