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.

Lillian Nyborg

Lillian Nyborg

Apr 19, 2018

Lillian Puccio Goggin Nyborg, age 93, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 19, 2018. She heard the call of her Savior the Lord Jesus Christ continuing her eternal life in Heaven. She was born the daughter of Joseph and Maria Puccio formerly of Sicily. A lifelong resident of Madison, she graduated from Central High School and...

June Anderson

June Anderson

Apr 18, 2018

Stoughton- June Eileen Anderson, age 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at the home of her daughter Linda. She was born on June 19, 1933, the youngest child of Anna and Theodore Johnson. June graduated from Stoughton High School in 1951. On November 24, 1951 she was wed to Arnold B. Anderson at the Little...

Evelyn Rueckert

Evelyn Rueckert

Apr 18, 2018

Evelyn Lee Dyer Rueckert, age 86, of Cross Plains, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at home in the loving care of her family on April 18, 2018. She was the only child of Lee Baxter Dyer and Thelma West Dyer of Norfolk, Virginia. Evelyn was born in Norfolk on December 2, 1931. Twice orphaned, first by both parents, then...

Robert Hanson

Robert Hanson

Apr 17, 2018

Stoughton- Robert "Bob" "Wabba" Hanson, age 96, passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at Milestone Senior Living Center. He was born on April 9, 1922 to Robert M. and Selma (Christopher) Hanson. Robert leaves behind his beloved wife Arlene (Ledenbach) Hanson, whom he married on July 3, 1945 at St. Frances de Chantal in New York the...

Beverly Fenne

Beverly Fenne

Apr 17, 2018

Fort Myers, Florida Beverly Jane Fenne (Howe) found peace on Tuesday April 17, 2018 at the age of 85. She retired from the State of Wisconsin at Central Wisconsin Center in 1995. In June of 2016 Beverly moved to Florida after being a lifelong resident of Madison. Though she had many favorite past times, her hands down all-time...

Susan Winter

Susan Winter

Apr 17, 2018

Susan Winter August 20, 1950 - April 17, 2018 During the early morning hours of the 17th of April 2018, Susan J. Winter passed from our lives. Family and friends will attest that she was a kind person you would want as a friend, or as the writer of this obituary knows, a wife. Born in Charleston, West...

Dorothy Marx

Dorothy Marx

Apr 17, 2018

Madison - Dorothy Ann Marx (Heick) (Jorgenson) passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 in Vacaville, California, age 99, just 60 days short of reaching 100. She was born on June 12, 1918 to Detlev and Beatrice (Prohaska) Heick in Madison, Wisconsin. Dorothy is survived by her daughter, Lynn Jorgenson Upchurch of Vacaville, California and stepson, Tom Marx...

Ronald Nickels

Ronald Nickels

Apr 17, 2018

Nickels, Ronald R. Madison: Ronald Roy Nickels, age 72, passed away at home on April 17, 2018. He was born July 7, 1946 the son of Emmett and Naomi (Brooks) Nickels in St. Louis Missouri. He grew up and lived in Cahokia, IL, and moved to Wisconsin in 1987. Ron enjoyed Shakespeare, both reading his writings, and attending...

Georgia Blanchfield

Georgia Blanchfield

Apr 16, 2018

Madison: Georgia Anne Blanchfield, age 65, passed away peacefully at home April 16, 2018, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born November 14, 1952 in Devils Lake, ND the daughter of George and Hjordis (Dokken) Blanchfield. Georgia grew up on a farm and has always been a farm girl at heart. She loved being outdoors,...

Lori Seltzner

Lori Seltzner

Apr 16, 2018

Sun Prairie - Lori Jan Seltzner, 57, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 16th, 2018. She was born December 7th, 1960 to Richard and Joann Seltzner, both of Sun Prairie. She is survived by her father, Richard and her children Jamie(Rob), Derek, Michael(Michelle), her granddaughters, Jaiden and Payton and her siblings, Vicky(Tony), Donald(Deb), William(Gayle), Cindy(Rich), Kathy(Harry), Jeff(Carmin), Debra(Mark),...

Alice Peterson

Alice Peterson

Apr 15, 2018

Stoughton- Alice Peterson, age 80, died on Sunday, April 15, 2018 following a brief illness She was born on the family farm in Mindoro on February 26, 1938, the daughter of Walter and Matilda Storandt. Alice received her teaching degree from UW LaCrosse, where she met her future husband. In 1958 she married Larry Shumate. They spent their...

Vickie Theobald

Vickie Theobald

Apr 14, 2018

Vickie Anne (Keller) Theobald, age 52, passed away Saturday, April 14, 2018, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. Vickie was born on Feb. 3, 1966, in Fargo, N.D., the daughter of James R. and Janice M. (Johnson) Keller. She grew up in Sun Prairie, Wis. with her four siblings, and graduated from Sun Prairie High School in 1984....

Benjamin Bone

Benjamin Bone

Apr 14, 2018

Beloved son of Lauren and Jim. Born and passed away on Saturday, April 14, 2018. Cress Funeral & Cremation Service 3325 E. Washington Ave. Madison, WI 53704 608-249-6666

Joanna Bleakley

Joanna Bleakley

Apr 14, 2018

Madison- Joanna Bleakley, 79, passed away on April 14, 2018 with the prayers of her family. The daughter of Ben J. and Betty (Marks) Bleakley of Racine, WI. Jo is survived by her sister; Patricia Bleakley of Madison, WI and her brother; William Marks Bleakley of Springfield, IL. Jo attended Mt. St. Mary Academy in St. Charles, IL...

Helmer Holte

Helmer Holte

Apr 13, 2018

STOUGHTON - Helmer O. Holte, 99, passed away peacefully Friday, April 13, 2018 at home with family. Born on March 24, 1919 to Oscar and Thea (Fosdal) Holte in Stoughton where he spent the next 96 years, only moving to Harshaw 3 years ago to live with his granddaughter Amy and her family. He is survived by his...

Amy Barbic

Amy Barbic

Apr 12, 2018

MADISON - Amy Barbic, age 34, passed away on Thursday, April 12, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born to light up the world with her smile. On November 11, 1983 in Skokie, Ill., as the daughter of James E. Kusek and Judy L. Kusek-Morrison. She moved to Waunaukee in 1996. She met her husband,...

Donald Anderson

Donald Anderson

Apr 12, 2018

MADISON Donald Warren Anderson of Naples, Florida was reunited with his beloved wife of 65 years, Marilyn (Dixon), on April 12, 2018, at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg. Don affected lives in many ways through his generosity, compassion, and guidance, from the board room to the trout stream. Don met Marilyn at Ripon College, his alma mater, in the...

Viletta Arneson

Viletta Arneson

Apr 12, 2018

Viletta M. Arneson, 83, of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away April 12, 2018 following a heart attack. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harland W. Arneson and Gladys L. Arneson, of Barneveld, Wisconsin. Viletta is survived by her brother, Wendell Arneson, sister-in-law Beth Christensen, and nieces Mari and Kate Arneson of Northfield, Minnesota, as well as numerous...

Robert Dettman Ii

Robert Dettman Ii

Apr 11, 2018

McFarland- Robert (Bob) Marks Dettman II, age 73, passed away suddenly at Meriter Hospital on April 11, 2018 after a long battle with heart disease. Bob was born May 3, 1944 to Laverne and Bob Dettman in Los Angeles, California. He enlisted in the Air Force in 1966 and spent time in the Philippines to serve his country....

Ann Demars

Ann Demars

Apr 10, 2018

Ann C. DeMars, age 88, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on April 10, 2018. She was born on December 28, 1929 in Hollywood, California. Ann grew up in Chevy Chase, Maryland and received an associate degree at Montgomery County Junior College. After successive job advances as an administrator, Ann met her future husband, Bob...

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