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.
Steven R. Schult
Apr 28, 2025
Sun Prairie - Steven Roger Schult, 67, of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2025. He was born on September 20, 1957, in Freeport, Illinois, to Roger and Janice Schult. Steven was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose kindness, steady presence, and sense of humor left a lasting mark on everyone who knew him.
Steven was...
Chenoa Natane aLeisha Taylor
Apr 27, 2025
Chenoa Natane aLeisha Taylor, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025 after a long illness. She was born on May 28, 1974 in St. Paul, MN. She was raised and loved by her parents Jack Taylor and Linda Derrickson.
Chenoa is survived by her children Cuba Aguilar and Elias Ruiz; her father Jack Taylor and mother Linda Derrickson; brother Jason (Lori)...
Marilyn L. Logan
Apr 27, 2025
Marilyn Logan, a devoted wife and mother, passed away peacefully in her home on April 27, 2025. She was born December 26, 1938, to Merritt and Annie (Shirton) Ball in Lawrence, MA. Raised in Methuen, MA, she was the youngest of eight children. She married Robert Logan on July 18, 1959. They moved to Pittsburgh, PA where they raised three...
Jean Louise Kokott
Apr 27, 2025
Jean Kokott lived a full and loving life. Born on April 17th, 1935, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, she grew up loving the Mississippi River and the mighty bluffs which give such majestic shape to her hometown. A deep love for the winding backroads, small towns, and lore of the Driftless Region remained with her all her life.
Though the only child...
Gary R. Stebnitz
Apr 26, 2025
Gary Stebnitz, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 87, surrounded by family. Gary lived a life full of love, laughter, and meaningful connections, leaving a lasting impact on everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.
Gary was admired for his infectious sense of humor and exceptional joke-telling skills. He had a gift for...
Elizabeth "Betsy" Ellis
Apr 25, 2025
ELIZABETH (BETSY) ELLIS, age 85, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2025. A Madison native, she was the daughter of Peter and Edna Annen. She was the middle of eleven children: Donald (Dorothy) Annen, Roland (Jean) Annen, Janet (Tony) Lombardino, Doris (Charles) Welby, Robert (Delores) Annen, Lorna (Joel) Annen, Michael (Jane) Annen, Marilyn Krall, Rodney Annen, and Richard (Mary) Annen....
Joan Icke Dunn
Apr 25, 2025
Madison- Joan Dunn, age 84, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, April 25, 2025 due to complications from a heart attack. She was born in Madison on February 10. 1941 to George and Virginia (Black) Icke.
Joan attended Highlands Mendota Beach School (now Crestwood), Monticello Preparatory School in Alton, IL, and the University of WI. While in 5th grade...
Bernard L Taylor
Apr 24, 2025
Bernard Leroy Taylor died Thursday, April 24, 2025 on his 64th birthday. He was born on April 24, 1961 to Robert & Rosemary (Campbell) Taylor in Viroqua, Wisconsin. At a young age, Bernard’s parents divorced and a couple years later his father married Patricia (PeCoy Capps). He was loved by his three parents, and all six of his siblings. For...
Duane Harold Bredeson Sr.
Apr 23, 2025
On April 23, 2025 Duane Harold Bredeson, Sr "Duey" passed away after a well lived and fulfilling life. He was born in Madison on August 4, 1931 to Roy and Pearl (Osmundsen) Bredeson. Duey grew up in Madison swimming and fishing in the lakes and Yahara River. He was an Eagle Boy Scout and attended the International Jamboree in France...
Joyce H. Sexton
2025
Joyce H. (Hengerer) Sexton passed away peacefully on April, 23 2025 in Madison, WI. Joyce and her twin sister Anna were born in 1938 in Jamaica, Long Island, to Bonnie Bell (Guernsey) Hengerer, from Independence, Kansas, and Howard Hengerer, from Buffalo, New York. Joyce grew up on Long Island, where she spent as much time outdoors as possible, learned to...
Beverly A Dahl
Apr 23, 2025
Beverly A. Dahl, 86, of Deerfield passed away peacefully on April 23 at University Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was born to George and Lillian Wilhelm on March 4, 1939 in Sauk County, Wisconsin. Beverly moved to Deerfield when she was 9 years old. She graduated from Deerfield High School in 1957, with honors. She met the love...
Mary Lee Schroeder
Apr 23, 2025
Mary Lee Schroeder, aged 88, passed away on April 23, 2025 in Madison Wisconsin.
Mary Lee was born to Mollie Leet and Silas Jurgens in Clearbrook, Minnesota, and raised on the beautiful family farm homesteaded and built by her Danish grandpa Lauritz Peter Jurgens. She attended a one-room schoolhouse through 8th grade and graduated from Clearbrook High School as valedictorian. In...
Howard Irwin Bernstein
Apr 22, 2025
Howard Irwin Bernstein of Madison, Wisconsin passed away from congestive heart failure at Parkway Health Center in Little Rock, Arkansas on April 22, 2025. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Norman and Freida Bernstein. As the oldest of his siblings and cousins, he was the uncontested leader of their crew of kids, running around Milwaukee during the school year...
Susan Flores Sais-Fox
Apr 22, 2025
Susan Flores Sais-Fox, 62, passed away on April 22, 2025, in Madison, Wisconsin after a long, hard-fought battle with scleroderma. Susan was born on June 13, 1962, to Moses and Helen Sais (née Flores) in Los Angeles, California. After graduating from Bassett High School in 1980Her son, Thomas, was born in 1987, followed by her daughter, Alyse, in 1988. She...
Helen Ballweg
Apr 22, 2025
WAUNAKEE – Helen Ballweg, age 86, a devoted wife and mother passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at Waunakee Valley Nursing Home. She was born on December 27, 1938, in Baraboo, WI to John and Regina Eckstein. She married Donald Ballweg on April 24, 1958. Helen loved life, cherished her family, and worked at providing a home for...
Michael Anthony Voica
Apr 21, 2025
Michael Anthony Voica, age 69, passed away Monday, April 21, 2025, at his home in Waunakee, WI, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Illinois July 28, 1955, to the late Rudolph and Mary Rita (Dusthimer) Voica, Mike was raised in central Wisconsin and graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point, where he also played collegiate...
Artha Jean Towell
Apr 20, 2025
Artha Jean Towell, 93, a beloved member of the Madison community, passed away on Sunday, April 20th, 2025.
Born in Chicago on August 31st, 1931, to Arthur and Jean Petrie (McMahon). In her youth, Artha Jean modeled for Marshall Fields and spent many summers in Madison with her grandparents. She eventually returned to Madison to attend the UW School of Human...
Richard A. Steeves
Apr 20, 2025
Richard A. Steeves passed away on April 20, 2025, at home in Madison, WI.
He was born on Feb. 2, 1938, to William and Doris Steeves in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Richard was educated in London, Canada, where he received his M.D. at the University of Western Ontario. After interning at the Montreal General Hospital, he obtained a Ph.D. in medical biophysics at...
Rosalia Donagrico
Apr 19, 2025
Rosalia Donagrico
April 6, 1929 – April 19, 2025
With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of Rosalia Donagrico, who left this world peacefully on April 19, 2025, at the age of 96.
Born on April 6, 1929, in Sicily, Rosalia brought with her to America a warmth, resilience, and quiet strength that defined her life and touched all who...
Thomas “Tom” Acker
Apr 18, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Thomas "Tom" Acker, age 65, who passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025. He was born on August 23, 1959, and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Tom is survived by his loving wife, Seraphine Acker, and their children: Seraphine (Jordan) Bodendein, Renee (Peter) Churchill, Michelle (Matt) Kosloske, Janelle (Nick)...
Subscribe
To Email Notifications
Subscribe to receive an email when we add new obituaries to our website. Your email will not be used for any other purpose and will not be shared. You may unsubscribe at any time.
365 Days of Grief Support
Sign up for one year of grief messages designed to offer hope and healing during difficult first year after a loss
HeartLight offers a variety of support groups, education, resources, and special programming related to grief and loss.
