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.

Louis Marshall

Louis Marshall

May 16, 2018

WAUNAKEE-Louis D. Marshall, age 60, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 16, 2018, in Waunakee, Wisconsin. Louis is survived by his partner of 20 years, Didith Romero, of Angeles City, Philippines; his mother, Mary Marshall, and sister, Linda Marshall, both of Waunakee; his niece, Shannon Cruz; and his nephew, Stephen Cruz. He is preceded in death by his father,...

Paul Rodgers

Paul Rodgers

May 16, 2018

STOUGHTON- Paul Ronald Thomas Kirk Rodgers passed away peacefully at home on May 16, 2018, surrounded by family. He was born on August 23, 1936 to Paul G. and Elizabeth Rodgers in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Langley High School in 1954 and joined the Air Force in December of that year. He spent 22 years active duty...

Jeremy Likwarz

Jeremy Likwarz

May 16, 2018

Madison - Jeremy Andrew Richard Likwarz, 26 of Madison, passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2018 from an accidental heroin overdose. He was born on April 8, 1992, in Madison, the son of Andy Likwarz and Patti Likwarz. He graduated from Marshall High School. Jeremy had the most amazing smile, a loving heart and always tried to make others...

Sally Lohr

Sally Lohr

May 16, 2018

Madison - Sally J. Lohr, age 78, passed away on May 16, 2018 at Meriter Hospital. She was born on July 11, 1939 in mineral point, wi. the daughter of Joseph and Irma (Koske) Gordon. She grew up on the family farm, which nurtured her love of animals, plants and the outdoors. Sally always looked forward to family...

William Hachten

William Hachten

May 15, 2018

Madison - William Andrews Hachten, 93, passed away on May 15, 2018 at Hebron Oaks Nursing Home in Madison. Bill was born November 30, 1924 in Wichita, Kansas to George C. and Emma Andrews Hachten and grew up Huntington Park, California. From early childhood he was involved with football - first as a player and later as a...

Erik Hanson

Erik Hanson

May 15, 2018

Erik Christopher Hanson, age 55, a life-long resident of Madison, WI, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 15, 2018. Erik was a kind and gentle soul, whose compassion extended beyond his family and friends to all those he cared for in his professional life. Erik enjoyed fishing in the lakes around Madison and northern Wisconsin, sports,...

June Johnson

June Johnson

May 15, 2018

MADISON- June Stebbins Johnson, age 90, of Madison went home to be with her Lord on May 15, 2018. June was preceded in death by her dear husband, John, a baby son, David Elwin, her sisters, Marian Ager and Carol Stumpf; and a brother, Paul Stebbins. She is survived by two daughters, Chris Johnson of Madison and Jayne...

Patricia Allen

Patricia Allen

May 15, 2018

Madison - Patricia S. Allen, 84, of Madison, passed away on May 15, 2018 at the University of Wisconsin Madison University Hospital. She was born on September 7, 1933 in Middletown, New York the daughter of Joseph and Olga Shumake. She married Vernon Allen on December 31, 1956 in Boston, Massachusetts. Patricia received her doctorate in Educational Psychology...

Richard Wojtas

Richard Wojtas

May 15, 2018

Stoughton- Richard Wojtas, 74, of Blue Island, Illinois, was born December 10, 1943, and peacefully went to meet his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ May 15, 2018, with family, friends, and his dog, Sunny, surrounding him, at Milestone Senior Living in Stoughton. Rich was born in Blue Island and raised in Calumet Park, Illinois, where he met and...

Georgene Vitense

Georgene Vitense

May 15, 2018

Naomi GEORGENE Vitense, age 89, of Madison, passed away suddenly on May 15, 2018. She was the daughter of George and Odie Vitense (both deceased); sister to Yvonne (deceased) and Vicki Vitense; mother of five children - Daniel (deceased), Gayle (Nicholas Biddle), Gary (Robette Shervheim), Gene (Lisa Johnson), and Joel Weitz (Sarah Engler); grandmother to Naomi, Andrew, Jacquelyn,...

Sarah Washburn

Sarah Washburn

May 14, 2018

MADISON - Sarah T. (Sally) Washburn passed peacefully from this life on May 14, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. Sally was born September 15, 1925 in Lake Mills, Wi. to Frank W. Tillotson and Ellen Faville Tillotson. She grew up on the family farm, along with her siblings, Elizabeth, Alice and David. Sally met her late husband,...

Charles Branton

Charles Branton

May 13, 2018

Madison - Charles (Bob) Branton died peacefully at home on May 13, 2018. Bob was born March 24, 1925 in La Valle, WI. He graduated from Reedsburg HS in 1943 and UW-Madison with a BBA in 1950. He was awarded a Purple Heart for his service in the U.S. army in Europe during WWII. He met his future...

Bryan Thompson

Bryan Thompson

May 13, 2018

Thompson, Bryan D. Madison: Bryan Douglas Thompson, age 67, passed away at home surrounded by loving family on May 13, 2018. Bryan was born on May 9, 1951 in Manchester, Iowa to Wayne and Violet (Thierman) Thompson and moved to Madison as a child. He was a 1969 graduate of West High School before attending UW Eau Claire....

Jean Jasen

Jean Jasen

May 13, 2018

Stoughton- Jean Jasen, age 94, of Stoughton passed away peacefully on May 13, 2018. She was born on June 20, 1923, the daughter of William and Vela Gorman. Jean grew up in Oregon, WI. She attended Marquette University and graduated a dental hygienist. Jean married Stan Jasen, together they raised their family in Beloit and had a summer...

Peggy Kent

Peggy Kent

May 13, 2018

Madison - Peggy A. Kent (Stralkowski) entered her eternal home on Mother's Day, May 13, 2018, after receiving well wishes and a visit from her family earlier in the day. She fought a valiant 2 ½ year battle with cancer but refused to be defined by it. Her life centered on her family, faith and music, and she...

Kovi Jackson

Kovi Jackson

May 12, 2018

MADISON-Our precious little angel, Kovi Kyrie Jackson, born Aug. 19, 2017, beloved infant son of Jessica Rosas-Tantillo and Tyson Jackson of Madison, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, May 12, 2018. Kovi laughed and smiled throughout his 8 months, bringing joy and happiness to everyone he touched. In addition to his parents, he is survived by...

Laura Felsheim

Laura Felsheim

May 12, 2018

Farm girl joins her navy boy, Laura Felsheim beloved wife of Clements Felsheim died peacefully on May 12, 2018 surrounded by her family. The daughter of John and Mary Michels was born June 20, 1926 in the Town of Berry, WI. She attended a one room school house where she made many lifelong friends "her 8th grade buddies"....

Mary Wahl

Mary Wahl

May 11, 2018

STOUGHTON-Mary Gertrude Wahl, age 89, passed away on Friday, May 11, 2018 at the Skaalen Nursing Home. Mary was born on May 18, 1928 in Stoughton to Otto and Ruby (Severson) Jasensky. She married Elgart "Al" Wahl on December 5, 1948 in Edgerton. Mary is survived by her children Daniel (Lisa) Wahl and Doug (Mary) Wahl; grandchildren David...

Mary Cuff

Mary Cuff

May 10, 2018

STOUGHTON - Mary Elizabeth Hill Bittorf Cuff, 80, surrounded by her loving family, was peacefully called home to Jesus on the morning of May 10, 2018, after a three-month battle with cancer. Mary was born October 1, 1937, in Grand Island, NE, the first child of Ralph and Bernice (Yankton) Hill. When Mary was six, the Hills moved...

Richard Grant

Richard Grant

May 10, 2018

STOUGHTON - Richard Stephen "Steve" Grant, age 73, passed away on Thursday May 10, 2018 at UW Hospital in Madison. He was born March 2, 1945 in Huntington, West Virginia to the late Richard and Anna Mae (Joy) Grant. Steve married Kathryn Williams on November 28, 1964. Steve married Stephanie Reynolds on March 10, 1984 in Dane County....

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