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.

Evelyn Guthrie
Apr 14, 2019
Cress Funeral Home is assisting the family. Private services are being planned by the family. Cress Funeral and Cremation Service 206 W Prospect St. Stoughton 608-873-9244
John Hartog
Apr 14, 2019
Madison: Dr. John G. Den Hartog, age 89, went to be with his Savior on Palm Sunday April 14, 2019 at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg, WI. He was born October 26, 1929 to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Den Hartog in Hospers, IA. He went to Northwestern College in Orange City, IA, the university of Iowa in Iowa...
Nathan Brand
Apr 14, 2019
Madison - On April 14, 2019, Nathan F. Brand passed away quietly, surrounded by the love of his family after bravely battling cancer for nine months. He asked us to thank the many family members and friends whose messages and visits were so important to him as he dealt with his illness. Nate especially wanted to thank his...
Fredric Grutzner
Apr 13, 2019
Fredric (Fritz) E. Grutzner Madison -- Fritz Grutzner, 83, died on April 13, 2019. He leaves Janice, his wife of 61 years, and five children: Heidi (Don), Fritz (Kris), Eric (Barb), Lisbeth and Jon (Julie). He was a source support and great fun to his grandchildren: Molly (Dan), Thomas, Elisa, Michael, Eva (Bradley), Sophie, Anna, Erich, Mackenzie, Tyler,...
John Richert
Apr 13, 2019
John Henry Richert died unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, April 13, at age 78, of apparent heart failure. John was born in Berwyn, Illinois on March 12, 1941, but grew up in Madison, Wisconsin, where he graduated from West High School in 1959. He went on to earn a B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of...
Sandra Thompson
Apr 13, 2019
Sandra J. Thompson, 77, of Waunakee, died unexpectedly on April 13, 2019, surrounded by family. She was born March 19, 1942 in Milwaukee, WI, the second of six children of Edward and Miriam (Happe) Miller. Her childhood was filled with school, family activities, church, music, Girl Scouts, family camping, visits to Long Lake cottages with cousins, and time...
Jennie Lien
Apr 13, 2019
STOUGHTON - Jennie P. Lien, age 86, passed away peacefully on Sat April 13, 2019 at Skaalen Home in Stoughton surrounded by her family. She was born November 5, 1932 in the Town of Jefferson in Monroe County, to the late Lewis and Edith (Short) Hart. She married Gunnar Lien on September 4, 1951. Jennie worked for Skaalen...
Richard Meister
Apr 13, 2019
Richard W. Meister passed away at Agrace HospiceCare on April 13, 2019. He was born April 11, 1926 in Black Earth, WI, son of Albert and Grace Lockwood Meister. He attended McPherson elementary one room school grades 1-8, and graduated from Verona High School, 1944. Following high school graduation, he worked on the family farm until enlisting in...
Julie Kaney
Apr 13, 2019
Julie Ann (O'Loughlin) Kaney, age 50, passed away at UW Hospital following a brief illness. She was born in Milwaukee, WI to Dennis and Kay O'Loughlin, little sister to John and Jim. The family moved to the Middleton area when Julie was 2 years old, where Julie was raised with her cousin/best friend/sister from another mother, Nicki. Julie...
Brian Leikness
Apr 12, 2019
Brian David Leikness April 10, 1971 to April 12, 2019
Brian fought a courageous battle with ALS/Lou Gehrig’s Disease for eight years. Brian put GOD first, and he did the work of GOD. He did missions, was a Christian youth leader, and he was a mentor to disadvantaged children. Brian had a great sense of humor and was a...
Frederick Thornton
Apr 12, 2019
SUN PRAIRIE-Frederick "Fred" H. Thornton, age 64, died early Friday morning, April 12, 2019, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg, WI after a long illness. He was born in Berlin, WI on August 7, 1954, the son of William and Dorothy (Rundt) Thornton. He married Karen Pagel on October 12, 1974 at Hope Lutheran Church in Wautoma, WI. Fred...
Ardyce Klinzing
Apr 12, 2019
Ardyce Elaine Klinzing, age 92, passed away Friday, April 12, 2019 at Oak Park Place of Nakoma in Madison. She was born on August 4, 1926 to William Tyler and Myrtle (Ahrensmeyer) Hult. Ardyce is survived by her two sisters, Sue (Larry) Hickman of Mexico, MO and Karen (Burt) Scheele of Madison. She is further survived by nieces,...
Robert Abbott
Apr 11, 2019
Abbott, Robert Elmer "Bob" Madison: Robert "Bob" Elmer Abbott, age 94, passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early morning hours of Thursday, April 11, 2019 at Sebring Assisted Living. He was born January 9, 1925 the son of Ben, a railroad conductor, and Georgia (Faulkner), a homemaker, Abbott in Drake, North Dakota. The Abbott family moved...
Gwilym Williams
Apr 11, 2019
MADISON--Gwilym Howard Williams, age 83, passed away on April 11, 2019, at his home. He was born on Aug. 1, 1935, in Treorchy, Wales, the son of Gwilym Thomas and Olwen Williams. He is survived by his children, Stephen (Lois) Williams and Elizabeth Olwen (Marc) Williams; grandchildren, Stanley and Thomas Greidinger. He is also survived by his partner,...
Ellen Hill
Apr 11, 2019
Ellen Hill, born as Mary Ellen Hora, age 78, passed away on April 11, 2019 at UW Hospital, Madison,WI. She was born on June 21, 1940, in Richland Center, WI. She was the daughter of James & Josephine Hora of Champion Valley, near Yuba, WI. She graduated from Hillsboro High school in 1956. She is survived by her...
Tracy Morse
Apr 10, 2019
Tracy Marie Morse, age 46, of Madison went to be with her Lord on Wednesday April 10th, 2019 at Meriter Hospital in Madison, WI. Tracy was born on August 14, 1972 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Robin Huvila and Jerry Ziemer. She graduated from Lake Mills High School in 1990. She married Dan Morse on November 28, 2014...
Patricia Gadow
Apr 10, 2019
Patricia (Pat) Gadow passed away on April 10, 2019 at Agrace Hospice Center after a brief but fierce battle with pancreatic cancer. Pat was born on May 9, 1939 in Adams, WI to James and Evalyn (Washburn) Jesse. Soon after, the family moved to Nekoosa, WI, where Pat spent her adolescent years. She was an excellent student and...
Horst Lobe
Apr 10, 2019
Madison - Horst Wolfgang Lobe, age 89, died on Wednesday, April 10, 2019. He was born in Gleiwitz, Germany on January 27, 1930, to Fredric and Elsa (Schroeder) Lobe. He was the loving husband and best friend of Jean Lobe for 38 years until his death. Horst grew up in Germany, graduated from the State Architecture School in...
Mark Austin
Apr 10, 2019
Madison - Mark Porter Austin, age 70, passed away on April 10, 2019, with his loving wife Cheryl by his side. He was born on June 3, 1948, in Madison, the son of Gerald and Joyce (Porter) Austin. Mark graduated from Central High School in Madison. Mark married Cheryl Goetsch on October 2, 1982, at St. Paul Lutheran...
Dorothy Hamre
Apr 10, 2019
Dorothy Mae Bostad Hamre (nee Lovick)-Sun Prairie/Sauk Prairie/Lodi/DeForest-Dorothy Mae Bostad Hamre (nee Lovick) passed away on April 10th at Hyland Crossing in Sun Prairie, WI. Born on January 1, 1930 in the town of Leeds, Dorothy attended Bethany Lutheran College and studied music and Latin. After graduating from Bethany, her love of music - particularly organ music -...
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