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.

Richard Gregg

Richard Gregg

Jun 13, 2018

Brooklyn - Richard O. Gregg, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at the Villa in Middleton. He was born on August 7, 1939 to Russell and Genevive Gregg in Syracuse, New York. Richard was a Realtor for over 40 years, and started his own company, Gregg Realty. He loved wildlife, nature, hunting, sports, and his...

Sally Sawyer

Sally Sawyer

Jun 13, 2018

Sun Prairie Sally M. Sawyer, age 85, passed away peacefully, two days after her 85th birthday, on Wednesday, June 13, 2018. She was born on June 10, 1933, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter to Spurgeon and Lelah ( Moon) Miles. Sally was united in marriage to James H. Sawyer on June 10, 1986, in Glenview, Illinois. They were...

Curtis Krepski

Curtis Krepski

Jun 12, 2018

McFarland- Curtis Krepski, age 64, died at home on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 following complications of a long illness. He was born in Madison on August 12, 1953, the son of Chester and Mary Krepski. Curt started working for Bancroft Dairy in 1975 where he met his future wife. During his 43 years working for the dairy his...

Bruce Bloedorn

Bruce Bloedorn

Jun 12, 2018

Bloedorn, Bruce Russell Middleton / Kenosha: Bruce Russell Bloedorn, age 60, passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at Agrace HospiceCare. Bruce Russell Bloedorn was born January, 23, 1958 to Lois Marie (Beaudoin) and John Harvey Bloedorn of Watertown, Wisconsin. He and his three older sisters, Diane, Peggy and Jane attended Watertown Public Schools and the family were members...

Rita Beyler

Rita Beyler

Jun 12, 2018

Beyler, Rita K. Rita Kellogg Beyler, age 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at Oak Park Place in Madison. She was born on May 23rd, 1931 in Madison WI, daughter of Fred and Francis (Nichols) Kellogg. Rita attended grade school and high school at Edgewood. She graduated with a bachelor's degree...

Brian Flynn

Brian Flynn

Jun 11, 2018

Madison - Brian James Flynn passed away on Monday, June 11th at Meriter Hospital. He was born in Madison on June 3, 1956 to James and Arlene (Dorschner) Flynn. Brian worked at Oscar Mayer for almost 30 years before retirement, and made many friends during his time there. He also worked at Josie's Spaghetti House and Benson Optical....

Edward Stenli

Edward Stenli

Jun 11, 2018

Brodhead- Edward L. Stenli, age 78, passed away on Monday, June 11, 2018 at Monroe Hospital. He was born in Stoughton on June 15, 1939 the son of Daniel and Clara (Helgerson) Stenli. Edward married the love of his life Marjorie Midthun on October 17, 1959 and they were married 47 years until her passing in 2007. Edward...

Dolores Thimke

Dolores Thimke

Jun 10, 2018

MADISON- Dolores Topp Thimke, age 87, of Madison, Wisconsin died on June 10, 2018 at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on September 8, 1930, in Neenah, Wisconsin, the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Irvin J. Topp of Clintonville, Wisconsin. She attended Clintonville Public High School and was an honor student in her 1948 H.S. class. She received her...

Judith Mayer

Judith Mayer

Jun 9, 2018

MADISON - Judith A. Mayer, age 84, passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Meriter Hospital. Judy was born in Madison on Jan. 17, 1934 and attended Franklin Grade School and Madison Central High School. She received a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. On May 9, 1956 Judy married her grade school sweetheart,...

Jean Cencic

Jean Cencic

Jun 9, 2018

Madison - Jean Elizabeth Schleicher was born on January 6, 1932, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, and died on June 9th, 2018, at the University Hospital after suffering a stroke. She was the fourth child born to Frederick and Anna Schleicher (Morschauser). Jean attended Doty/Longfellow Elementary School and grew up on Emerald Street in Madison. She graduated...

Thomas Westrich

Thomas Westrich

Jun 8, 2018

WAUNAKEE Thomas George Westrich died Friday, June 8, 2018 at age 21. He was born in Madison on May 18, 1997 to Gregory and Ann (Prihoda) Westrich. Tom enjoyed life, his family and friends. He was always there to brighten the lives of others, with a goofy joke or witty quip. He truly cared for others and was...

Melissa Bahr

Melissa Bahr

Jun 8, 2018

SUN PRAIRIE-Melissa Mae Bahr (Rogers) age 42 passed away peacefully on Friday, June 8, 2018 at UW Hospital surrounded by family. She was born August 24th 1975 at St. Mary's in Madison to the late Frederick L. Rogers and Barbara E. Mattson. She was a graduate of Sun Prairie Senior High, class of 1993. Melissa went on to...

Edward Hamre

Edward Hamre

Jun 8, 2018

Lodi/ Sun Prairie Died on June 8, 2018. He was born on July 16, 1932 Beloved husband of Dorothy (nee Lovick) and the late Alice (nee Gray). Ed is survived by his sons, Howard (Doreen) and William (Kathy), and daughter Carla (Tory) Thoftne; stepdaughters Patricia Bostad, Nancy (Ken) Kokesh, Connie Bostad, Jacqueline (Daniel) Frosch, and Karen (James) Doering;...

Ardis Schroeder

Ardis Schroeder

Jun 8, 2018

SUN PRAIRIE- Ardis B. Schroeder (Kreger) passed away after a brief illness at St. Mary's Hospital on Friday, June 8, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was born on August 14, 1924 Sun Prairie to Ernest and Helen (Skram) Kreger Sr. she was the oldest of 8 children. She resided in the Sun Prairie area in her early...

James Statz

James Statz

Jun 7, 2018

MADISON James J. Statz passed away, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at age 78. Jim was born in Madison on May 31, 1940 the son of the late Isadore and Mary (Murphy) Statz. Jim attended Blessed Sacrament Grade School, graduated from Edgewood High School, class of '58, and received a BS in Accountancy,...

Thomas Jacobs

Thomas Jacobs

Jun 7, 2018

Sun Prairie-Tom Jacobs dropped his weed-wacker and moved onto weedless lawns suddenly on Thursday, June 7th, at the age of 68. He was known in his family for his generosity his quick wit, and dry sense of humor, often coming up with good and bad one-liners, puns, and stories. He was born April 3rd, 1950, in the middle...

John Lane

John Lane

Jun 7, 2018

SUN PRAIRIE-On Thursday, June 7, 2018, John Lane, loving father of three children and devoted son, passed away at the age of 55 at his home in Sun Prairie. John was born on January 7, 1963, in Manitowoc, WI to Ken and Muriel (Achenbach) Lane. A 1981 graduate of Sun Prairie High School, he received his associate degree...

Shirley Cowie

Shirley Cowie

Jun 7, 2018

MADISON Shirley J. Cowie, age 94, died June 7, 2018. Shirley was born in Chicago on May 5, 1924. On March 3, 1945, she married James Cowie. They were married for 67 years, raising two children in Elmhurst, Illinois. After Jim's retirement they moved to Walker, Minnesota, and spent the next 29 years dividing their time between Walker...

Pauline Goebel

Pauline Goebel

Jun 7, 2018

Madison - Pauline C. Goebel, age 92, passed away on June 7, 2018, at All Saints Memory Care in Madison. Paula was born November 22, 1925, in Madison. She was united in marriage to Leo Goebel on October 2, 1948. Family was central to Paula's life. She is survived by her devoted husband, Leo, her loving daughters; Pat...

Paul Thorstad

Paul Thorstad

Jun 6, 2018

DEERFIELD - Paul B. Thorstad, age 81, passed away on Wed June 6, 2018 after a brief illness. He was born in Madison on Nov 21, 1936, the son of Emil and Mabel (Berge) Thorstad. Paul graduated from Deerfield High School in 1954. On Oct 27, 1956 he married Shirley Calder at Deerfield Lutheran Church. He farmed for...

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