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.

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...

Robert Kopp

Robert Kopp

Apr 1, 2018

Waunakee- Robert A. Kopp, age 76, died on Sunday, April 1, 2018, following a long illness. He was born on February 7, 1942, to Joseph P. and Rose A. (Meffert) Kopp on a farm in Waunakee in the Township of Westport, the youngest of 2 brothers and 4 sisters. He attended St. John's Parochial School and graduated from...

John Dipiazza

John Dipiazza

Apr 1, 2018

Madison- John S. DiPiazza, age 64, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, April 1, 2018 at Meriter Hospital. He was born in Madison on March 23, 1954, the son of Tony and Mary DiPiazza. On September 22, 1979 John married Linda Benson. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Linda; two sons, Travis...

Albert Oleson

Albert Oleson

Apr 1, 2018

MIDDLETON - Albert J. "Al" Oleson, age 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 1, 2018 after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was born on May 20, 1931, in Lodi, the son of Elmer and Edna (Thureen) Oleson. Albert was a 1950 graduate of Lodi High School. After graduation he attended the University of...

John Sveum

John Sveum

Mar 31, 2018

Madison - John Sveum, 71, passed away suddenly of a heart attack on March 31, 2018. He was born in Stoughton on January 10, 1947, the son of Arthur and Irene Sveum. He graduated from Stoughton High School in 1965. In 1967 John joined the military and was stationed in Germany. Upon his return to the United States,...

Joan French

Joan French

Mar 31, 2018

Joan Olsen French of Sheboygan and Madison, Wisconsin, and Naples, Florida, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 31. Joan was the daughter of Rosa Bodden Boyd of Grand Cayman, West Indies, and Edward F. Boyd, who was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and raised in Jamaica, British West Indies. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, on April 16, 1934,...

James Novy

James Novy

Mar 31, 2018

Our beloved father, family member and dear friend, James Michael Novy, age 71, died peacefully on March 31, 2018 after a brief illness, surrounded by his cherished family members. James was born on April 16, 1946, along with his much loved twin, Janice to Martha and Albin Novy in Madison, WI at St. Mary's Hospital. His twin sister,...

Gary Heiman

Gary Heiman

Mar 30, 2018

SUN PRAIRIE- Gary L. "Heimy" Heiman, age 61, passed away on Friday, March 30, 2018. Gary was born on July 29, 1956 in Columbus to Wayne and Marcella (Scheel) Heiman. He went on to graduate from Sun Prairie High School, Class of 1975. After high school, he worked various jobs all revolving around the farming life. For the...

Jacob Gustafson

Jacob Gustafson

Mar 30, 2018

Madison - Our son, Jacob Russell Gustafson, age 20, was born on the 4th of July, and died Friday, March 30, 2018, while on a study abroad program in Germany. He was an honor student at Grinnell College. He was working to become a psychologist, and was celebrating news of being accepted to a summer psychology position at...

Samara Seeley-Schreck

Samara Seeley-Schreck

Mar 29, 2018

Samara Sage Seeley-Schreck of Madison, Wisconsin was born on March 6, 2018, weighing 1lb, 1oz. She passed away in the arms of her parents on March 29, 2018 at Meriter Hospital in Madison at 23 days old. Samara was deeply loved and long awaited by her family. She was born early and tiny but mighty - full of...

Michael Rieser

Michael Rieser

Mar 29, 2018

Madison - Michael F. Rieser, passed away on March 29, 2018, at his home. He was 68 years old. Michael requested there be no obituary, but he did want to acknowledge and thank the people who helped him this past year. Primary among them is Dr. Rajguru at the Carbone Cancer Center, to whom he was immensely grateful....

Dolores Ramsey

Dolores Ramsey

Mar 29, 2018

Madison - Dolores Ann (Wallestad) Urrutia Ramsey, age 89, passed away in Madison, Wisconsin, on March 29, 2018, at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on April 22, 1928, in Madison, Wisconsin, the daughter of John Oscar Wallestad and Dorothy White Wallestad. Dolores Ramsey graduated from Madison West High School in 1946. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison,...

Blythe Oros

Blythe Oros

Mar 29, 2018

Madison - Blythe Gayle Oros was born on October 26, 2002, daughter of George and Danielle Oros of Madison, WI. Blythe left us on March 29, 2018. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents George and Patricia Oros of Flint, Michigan. Blythe was a source of quiet love and strength for those who knew her. She...

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.

Please wait

Verifying your email address

Please wait

Unsubscribing your email address

You have been unsubscribed

You will no longer receive messages from our email mailing list.

You have been subscribed

Your email address has successfully been added to our mailing list.

Something went wrong

There was an error verifying your email address. Please try again later, or re-subscribe.

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



Please wait

Verifying your email address

Please wait

Unsubscribing your email address

You have been unsubscribed

You will no longer receive messages from our email mailing list.

You have been subscribed

Your email address has successfully been added to our mailing list.

Something went wrong

There was an error verifying your email address. Please try again later, or re-subscribe.

HeartLight offers a variety of support groups, education, resources, and special programming related to grief and loss.

Learn More