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.
Dale Ralph Myrland
Oct 14, 2024
Dale Ralph Myrland died on Monday night, October 14th, 2024. He was 95 years old.
Born on June 19th, 1929 in Madison, Dale grew up in the Gregory Street neighborhood—almost all of it—living in eight or nine rented houses in that area before his mom and dad bought one at the top of Sheldon Street.
He attended Dudgeon Elementary School where he...
Liene Berzins
Oct 13, 2024
Liene Berzins, nee Holanders, was born in Latvia on May 25, 1944. She was a child of WWII. In October of 1944, Liene, along with her parents, and other relatives, left Latvia to escape communism. She and her family spent six years in German refugee camps, and in 1950, they were sponsored to the United States.
Liene grew up in Milwaukee...
Sharon K. Roth
Oct 12, 2024
Sharon K. Roth, age 72, died unexpectedly on Saturday, October 12, 2024 from an ongoing heart condition that had worsened in recent months. Sharon was born on September 14, 1952 to LaVerne (“Buddy”) and Laura (Kohlman) Acker. She graduated Middleton High School in 1970. She married Dan Roth on October 23, 1976, at St. Peter Catholic Church and was a...
Duane E. Lange
Oct 12, 2024
Duane E. Lange, Waunakee, good son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and friend died on Saturday, October 12, 2024. He was 91 years old.
Duane is survived by his sons, Tim, wife, Kathy and children Joe and Ellie, Todd, wife, Gail and children Jack, Claire and Kate and Tracey, wife, Jean and children Maddie, Ian and Colin. He is also survived by...
Karen T. Paulson
Oct 11, 2024
Carl & Inga Paulson were proud parents when Karen was born Jan 2, 1953. She joined her brother, Virgil, where they grew up on the family owned farm. Karen passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024 while residing at Skaalen Home in Stoughton, Wisconsin.
Karen attended West Koshkonong Country School until the 4th grade, then bussed to Stoughton to attend Kegonsa...
William H. "Bill" Spahn
Oct 11, 2024
William H. (Bill) Spahn, Lodi, WI and Tucson, AZ.
The family of William H. Spahn of Lodi, Wisconsin is saddened to announce his passing on October 11, 2024 at the age of 94 years.
Bill was born in Westport, Wisconsin on 12/30/1929 to Henry Aloysius and Vivian (Tierney) Spahn. He graduated from Madison East High School in 1948. He worked at Oscar...
Dorothy E. Powers
Oct 10, 2024
Dorothy Elaine Powers, age 94, of Waunakee died on October 10, 2024, after a long illness. She was born June 29, 1930 to Harry and Rose (Heller) Wellner on their farm in Marion Township, Grant, Co. WI, (between Boscobel and Fennimore). She married Keith C. Powers on October 1, 1948.
A 1948 graduate of Boscobel High School, Dorothy earned her Bachelor’s...
Hubert V. Moss Jr.
Oct 10, 2024
Hubert Vencill Moss, Jr.
Hubert V. Moss, Jr. passed away on October 10, 2024 after a long and blessed life. He was born on January 7, 1937 to Hubert V. Moss, Sr. and (Grace) Esther (Miller) Moss. Hugh grew up in Weirton, West Virginia where he was a good student and big brother to his sister, Margaret. He enjoyed golfing, playing...
Gloria M. Clemens
Oct 9, 2024
Gloria M. Clemens, age 81, passed away on October 9, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Born November 30, 1942 in Roxbury to Herman & Blanche (Breunig) Mack. Gloria graduated from Sauk High school in 1961. She married the love of her life Russell P. Clemens on September 4, 1961. They lived their life on their family dairy farm raising their...
Stephen P. Kilkus
Oct 9, 2024
Stephen P. Kilkus 1947-2024
Steve Kilkus was a really great guy who lived a pretty normal life, punctuated by lots of family time and lots of laughter. He and his wife Suzanne navigated their nearly 55-year marriage with grace, weathering the storms and savoring all the beauty, raising three witty and wildly successful children along the way.
Steve grew up in Chicago,...
Shelli M. Zickert
Oct 9, 2024
Shelli Marie Zickert (Halverson), age 65 of Deerfield, WI passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on October 9th, 2024. She was born September 30th, 1959 in Stoughton, WI, daughter of Judith and Harley Halverson. She married her high school sweetheart, Tom Zickert, on November 4th, 1978. They were married 46 wonderful years, together having four children and twelve grandchildren. Shelli...
Patricia Ann Boustany
Oct 8, 2024
DeForest- Patricia Ann Boustany, age 76, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. She was born in Madison on May 10, 1948 the daughter of Alice and Ralph Geishert.
Pat graduated from Mt. Horeb high school. She served in the U.S. Navy. Pat worked several years for WPS, and retired as a State of WI employee after 30 years. She...
Noel Edward Urben
Oct 8, 2024
Noel Edward Urben, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at his home in Middleton, Wisconsin. He was the son of Dr. Walter John and Anita Urben.
Mr. Urben spent over forty five years in New York, Milwaukee, and Chicago in commercial and investment banking and private equity. He was President of BT Capital Corporation, a subsidiary of Banker...
Maxine "Bubby" Weiss
Oct 8, 2024
Maxine “Bubby” Weiss peacefully passed away on October 8th, 2024.
She leaves behind a legacy of love – her beloved children, Shari (Eric) Zeldin and Todd (Roz) Weiss; her magnificent grandchildren, Emma (Milo), Jacob (Haley), Ben (Ella), Hannah, Veronica, Soul and Nora. She was a “Chosen Mother” to Amy Walden and Mickey Ryan, “Bubby” to so many, “Sister of the Heart”...
John Forst Rockenbach
Oct 7, 2024
John Forst Rockenbach, born December 7, 1948, in Richland, WA, passed away peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, WI, on October 7, 2024, at 5:40 PM. He was surrounded by his loving family: his wife Barb, his children Daniel (wife Lisa) and Taylor (husband Chris). As Cat Stevens' "Morning Has Broken" played in the background, they all held his...
Anthony Victor Kingswan
Oct 7, 2024
Anthony Victor Kingswan, passed away at his home on October 7, 2024 at the age of 81. He was born on April 1, 1943 in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin.
Known as Tony by all who knew him. Tony was very athletic throughout school and high school. He would graduate from Black River Falls High School in 1961. He would go on...
Joseph David Downs
Oct 6, 2024
Madison: Joseph David Downs, 80, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2024, at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, Wisconsin, surrounded by family. He was born on April 13, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois, to Joseph Thomas and Victoria Micheline Downs.
Joseph spent his early years in Chicago, later moving to Lombard and Antioch, Illinois, with his family. He graduated from the University of...
Richard Wagner
Oct 6, 2024
Richard Wagner, 82, of Madison passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 6th, 2024 after a brief battle with cancer.
He was born in Madison on February 6, 1942 to Richard and Louise Wagner and remained an East Sider his entire life. He graduated from East High School in 1961 and went on to work for the Clack Corporation for 43 years...
Melissa K. Sogn
Oct 6, 2024
Madison - Melissa Sogn, age 60, of Madison, died Sunday October 6, 2024, at UW Health University Hospital from a brain hemorrhage. Born Melissa Kay Kong on January 25, 1964, in Madison, WI, to Orlin and Arlene (Quam) Kong. Melissa had an adventurous childhood starting with her first job working in the tobacco fields on her Uncle’s farms. It gave...
Kathleen Elizabeth McCluskey
Oct 4, 2024
Kathleen (“Kathy”) McCluskey, 72, was a devoted wife, a dear friend, a talented musician, a “weekend warrior,” and a baptized child of God. She left this world peacefully on October 4, 2024, after her courageous journey with Alzheimer's Disease.
On June 5, 1952, Kathy was born to Henry and Jane Glander, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her...
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