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.

Robert Baxter

Robert Baxter

Apr 9, 2018

Madison - Robert Daniel Baxter, age 72 passed away on Monday, April 9, 2018 at Belmont Nursing Home. He was born on August 25, 1945 in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, the son of Elden and Julia (Harris) Baxter. He was united in marriage to Judy Baxter on April 9, 1977 in Long Beach, California. Robert proudly served in...

Austin Shug

Austin Shug

Apr 9, 2018

Middleton - Austin L. Shug, age 92, passed away peacefully after a respiratory illness on Monday, April 9, 2018, at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg, WI. He was born on July 23, 1925, to Leo Austin and Alice (Fiederlein) Shug in Paterson, New Jersey. Despite his advanced myopia, with the help of an onion and memorization of the...

Clarence Sale

Clarence Sale

Apr 8, 2018

Clarence P. Sale, age 67, died on April 8, 2018 at his home near Poynette, Wisconsin, after a sudden cardiac event. Clarence was born on April 22, 1951 in Dubuque, Iowa, to Ed and Clementine (McKernan) Sale. He served in the U.S. Navy and Army, retiring after 20 years of dedicated service with the rank of Staff Sergeant....

Antoinette Dohm

Antoinette Dohm

Apr 8, 2018

DANE/LODI-Antoinette L. (Ann) Dohm died from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident. Ann was born April 14, 1957 to Vincent and Antoinette (Breunig) Dohm, one of 9 children, in Portage and was a Dane and Lodi lifelong area resident. She was a hairdresser for over 40 years, twenty-five of them owning and operating Ann's Hair Care in Lodi....

Donna Smith

Donna Smith

Apr 7, 2018

Cress Funeral Home in Sun Prairie is serving the family. Cress Funeral Home 1310 Emerald Terrace Sun Prairie, WI 53590 608-837-9054

Karla Losenegger

Karla Losenegger

Apr 7, 2018

Madison/Mt. Vernon- Karla E. Losenegger, born January 10, 1936, passed away at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg on April 7, 2018 at the age of 82 with family by her side. Karla is survived by her husband Dean of 61 years and son Jim "JD" Losenegger. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Sunday, May 6,...

Derek Miller

Derek Miller

Apr 7, 2018

Madison Derek James Miller, age 51, passed away suddenly at home on Saturday, April 7, 2018. He was born on October 25, 1966, in Saginaw, Michigan. He was the son of James E. and Evelyn May (Glenn) Miller. Derek was united in marriage to Mary Elizabeth Baguio at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in West Mount, Illinois on June...

Sanford Dahl

Sanford Dahl

Apr 7, 2018

Dahl, Sanford Deerfield/Mt. Horeb - Sanford Michael Dahl, age 87, passed away on Saturday April 7, 2018, peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was born on May 25, 1930, in Deerfield to Arnie and Caroline (Haakenson) Dahl. He served honorably in the US Army during the Korean War Conflict as a member of a Recoilless Rifle...

Sally Frankey

Sally Frankey

Apr 7, 2018

Madison - Sally Ruth Frankey (Reed), age 83, passed away on Saturday, April 7, 2018. Sally was born on February 6, 1935 in Madison, Wisconsin to Clyde and Ruth Reed. Burial will take place at Sunset Memory Gardens at a later date. Sally was a 1953 graduate of Madison West High School. She worked as a secretary for...

Donald Field

Donald Field

Apr 7, 2018

Middleton - Donald Reed Field, 78, of Middleton, Wisconsin passed away in the arms of his loving wife on Saturday April 7, 2018 at the St Mary's Care Center in Madison. He was born March 9, 1940 in La Crosse, Wisconsin, the son of Lenore Reed Field and Donald E. Field. He was married for 55 years to...

Don Tibbits

Don Tibbits

Apr 6, 2018

Stoughton- Don A. Tibbits, age 61, passed away, surrounded by his family, on Friday, April 6, 2018 at Meriter Hospital. His anatomical gift helped two people. Don was born in Ashland on August 22, 1956, the son of John and Mary Tibbits. He graduated from Marshfield High School in 1974. On August 9, 1975 Don married Sandra Linzmeier....

Daniel Walters

Daniel Walters

Apr 6, 2018

Stoughton- Daniel A. Walters, age 78, died suddenly of natural causes on Friday, April 6, 2018. He was born in Madison on December 3, 1939, the son of August and Marion (Brissee) Walters. Daniel graduated from Monona Grove High School in 1959. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1962 and served his country for 30 years,...

Kevin Krinke

Kevin Krinke

Apr 5, 2018

Waunakee/Martinsville-Kevin "Moose" Krinke, age 68, died suddenly on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at a Madison Hospital. He was born on Feb. 1, 1950, in Madison to Marvin and Doris (Bacon) Krinke. Kevin graduated from Waunakee High School and went on to receive his Degree in Technical Education from U.W. Stout and his Master's degree in Industrial Technology from...

Edward Wellin

Edward Wellin

Apr 5, 2018

Edward Wellin died, peacefully at home in Madison, supported by loved ones and hospice professionals on Thursday, April the 5th, 2018. Born in Phoenix, N.Y., Edward grew up in Worcester, MA, the son of Eli Wellin and Anna Schnaerson who had emigrated from the Ukraine. He had seven siblings, one of whom, Jeannette Herrick of Washington, DC, survives...

Wayne Aaberg

Wayne Aaberg

Apr 3, 2018

Stoughton- Wayne L. Aaberg, age 78, passed away suddenly, of natural causes, on Tuesday, April 3, 2018. He was born in Stoughton on April 16, 1939, the son of Lawrence and Lois Aaberg. Wayne married Sharon McMahon on January 27, 1968 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Stoughton. Together they raised their four children on a tobacco farm...

Bryan Peters

Bryan Peters

Apr 3, 2018

Peters, Bryan D. Middleton: Bryan D. Peters, age 56, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 3, 2018. He was born Sept. 27, 1961 the son of Nathan and Karen (Kapitzke) Peters. Bryan attended and was confirmed at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Weyauwega. He was a 1979 graduate of Weyauwega High School, and a 1985 graduate of UW Oshkosh....

Christopher Locke

Christopher Locke

Apr 2, 2018

Whitewater- Christopher E. Locke, age 44, passed away suddenly at his home on Monday, April 2, 2018 in Whitewater with his fiancé Jamie Morin and best friend Blake Garlock by his side. A shining light that deeply touched everyone he came in contact with. Christopher was not afraid to set his own course in life but family and...

John Johnson

John Johnson

Apr 2, 2018

MADISON - John E. Johnson, age 89, passed away at St. Mary's Care Center in Madison on Monday, April 2, 2018. John was born to John Johnson and Inga Skaaret Johnson in Portage and grew up in Poynette where he met his high school sweetheart, June Stebbins, of Columbus. June told him it was time to get married,...

Mrs. Eloise Hagedorn

Mrs. Eloise Hagedorn

Apr 1, 2018

Madison - Mrs. Eloise Tierney Hagedorn passed away on Sunday April 1, 2018 at Oakwood Village. Eloise was born on February 23, 1920 in Lewistown, Montana, the daughter of William and Ella Tierney. She was a graduate of the Fergus County High School and was graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1942. On July 18, 1943, she...

Richard Syverud

Richard Syverud

Apr 1, 2018

North Freedom - Richard S. "Rick" "Foot" Syverud, age 49, passed away on Sunday, April 1, 2018 at his home in North Freedom. He was born on February 15, 1969 to Donald and Julia (Lyons) Syverud in Madison. Rick enjoyed his time with his dog, Brutus. He enjoyed poker, and played frequently at HoChunk, and at the World...

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