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.

Diana Brazell

Diana Brazell

Dec 7, 2017

MADISON - Diana L. Brazell, age 71, beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2017. She is survived by her husband of 40 years Troy Brazell, her sons Sean Brazell and Jeremy Evans, her grandson Ian Evans, her brother Phillip Grillo, and her sister Mary Carey. Diana was born on October 28th 1946...

Dories Neis

Dories Neis

Dec 7, 2017

Dories S. (Klein) Neis, 96, of Madison, WI passed away peacefully of natural causes on December 7 at Capitol Lakes Memory Care facility. Daughter of Walter Emil and Hattie Elizabeth (Glander) Klein, Dories was born in Chicago August 28, 1921. She grew up in the Palmer Square neighborhood and attended Kelvyn Park High School and Wilbur Wright College....

Thomas Betts

Thomas Betts

Dec 7, 2017

Sun Prairie Thomas "Tom" Moore Betts, age 81, passed away peacefully at Home Again Memory Care in Columbus on Thursday, December 7, 2017. He was born on February 27, 1936, in Erie, PA, the son of George E. and Kathryn (Moore) Betts. Tom was united in marriage to Yvonne Alta Raymer on October 20, 1962, in Erie, PA....

Arnold Sweno

Arnold Sweno

Dec 7, 2017

Arnold "Arnie" T. Sweno, 84, of Waunakee WI, passed away peacefully after losing a short battle with cancer on Thursday December 7, 2017 at the Fitchburg Hospice Center, surrounded by his family. Arnie was born and grew up on the Sweno farm just outside of Whitewater WI. Arnie is a veteran of Korean War and worked for the...

Patricia Lobeck

Patricia Lobeck

Dec 7, 2017

RICHLAND CENTER / MADISON - Patricia Joyce (Elliott) Lobeck, age 67, passed peacefully at Meriter Hospital in Madison. She was born to Iris Elliott on Nov 29, 1950 in Grant County and lovingly adopted by Clyde and Alice Elliott. Patty attended grade school in Richland Center, and graduated from Hillsboro High School. She came to Madison for beauty...

Janet White

Janet White

Dec 6, 2017

Lodi - Janet Ann (Voller) White, age 66, passed away peacefully on Wednesday December 6th at Agrace HospiceCare after a 2-year battle with Leukemia. Jan was born on January 8, 1951 in Elkhorn, WI to Harry and Gertrude (Pruessing) Voller. Jan graduated in 1969 from Big Foot High School in Walworth, WI. She married Dennis White on October...

Peter Meffert

Peter Meffert

Dec 6, 2017

Peter S. Meffert, age 73, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 6th, 2017. He was born on October 1, 1944, to Peter and Martha (Karls) Meffert. He attended St. John's Catholic School and graduated from Waunakee High School. He married Sue Laufenberg on September 7th, 1974. They were blessed with two children, Chad Meffert and Carrie Meier. Pete...

Dennis Dancker

Dennis Dancker

Dec 6, 2017

McFarland - Dennis L. Dancker, age 68, of McFarland, passed away peacefully at home on December 6, 2017. He was born on November 25, 1949 in Bloomfield, Iowa, the son of Louis C. Dancker and Marjorie I. Miles. Dennis married the love of his life, Kathy, on April 6, 1974 in Muscatine, Iowa. Dennis grew up with a...

Loren Chapman

Loren Chapman

Dec 5, 2017

MADISON Loren James Chapman, Professor Emeritus of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin, age 90 of Madison, Wisconsin, born January 5, 1927 in Muncie, Indiana to Herbert Lee Chapman and Lurana Gertrude (Treff), died peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 5, 2017. He is survived by his loving wife Jean (Paulsen), daughter Nancy Jean (m. Eric Bauer), and...

Lenore Stai

Lenore Stai

Dec 4, 2017

Stoughton - Lenore Stai, age 96 passed away peacefully on December 4th at Skaalen Home. She was born on August 21, 1921. Daughter of George and Lena (Cleven) Lunde. She had 4 siblings, and was raised at the family farm in Pleasant Springs Township. She was united in marriage to Arnold Stai on January 21, 1941 in Dubuque,...

William Swenson

William Swenson

Dec 4, 2017

Stoughton / Finley - William "Bill" "Swannie" E. Swenson, died at home on Monday, December 4, 2017. He was born on December 29, 1934 to Oscar Sr. and Marie (Offerdahl) Swenson, one of 12 children. He married Joan Olson on December 23, 1961 at St. John's Lutheran Church Edgerton, Wisconsin. Bill worked at Armour Condensory for many years,...

Branka Bates

Branka Bates

Dec 4, 2017

Friends and family will meet at 2:00 PM on Friday, December 8, 2017 at Forest Hill Cemetery, 1 Speedway Road, Madison, WI 53705 to bring Branka to her final place of rest. Cress Center 6021 University Ave. Madison, WI 53705 608-238-8406

Burial Forest Hill Cemetery 1 Speedway Rd. Madison, Wisconsin 53705 2:00 PM

Peter Krebs

Peter Krebs

Dec 3, 2017

Sun Prairie - Peter J. Krebs, age 70, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2017, at his home in Sun Prairie. He was born in Columbus, Wisconsin on November 24, 1947, the son of Lloyd and Helen 'Bette" (Motl) Krebs. Peter graduated from Sun Prairie High School in 1965. He served in the Army's 11th Armored Calvary driving...

Robin Mittenthal

Robin Mittenthal

Dec 3, 2017

Robin Eric Mittenthal April 20, 1974 - December 3, 2017 Robin's life was full of light, air, and compassion. He loved being of service to others and helping them find answers to their own questions, and guidance towards their own aims. He loved in equal measure being outside: planting and harvesting food, working the earth, observing the natural...

Archie Wallen

Archie Wallen

Dec 2, 2017

Archie Wellington Wallen passed away peacefully on December 2nd after complications after breaking his ankle in October and the related surgery. He is now happy, healed, joyful and alive in Heaven! We are so thankful for his faith in Christ! We have all been blessed by having him in our lives. Archie was the beloved husband of Penelope...

Edwin Vedejs

Edwin Vedejs

Dec 2, 2017

Edwin "Ed" Vedejs suddenly passed away at home with his wife by his side on December 2, 2017. He was born in Riga, Latvia on January 31,1941, to Velta (Robeznieks) and Nikolajs Vedejs. As a World War II refugee, he lived for six years in displaced persons camps in Germany before emigrating to the US in 1950. His...

Clifford Morris

Clifford Morris

Dec 2, 2017

VERONA - Clifford W. "Cliff" Morris, age 80, passed away peacefully at home into the presence of his Savior on Saturday, December 2, 2017. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on March 7, 1937, to the late Helen (Acosta) and Clifford Morris. He attended New Utrecht High School in Brooklyn, NY. His studies included commercial art, music and...

Dorothy Koch

Dorothy Koch

Dec 2, 2017

WAUNAKEE-Dorothy Ann Koch, age 86, died on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, at Sienna Crest in Waunakee. Dorothy was born in Stoughton on Nov. 25, 1931, to George and Anna (Harried) Brown. Following her mother's death, when she was the age of 9, she was cared for by Arnold and Olive Pickarts. She graduated from Stoughton High School in...

Debra Dickinson

Debra Dickinson

Dec 1, 2017

FITCHBURG - Debra Lynn (Marchetti) Dickinson, age 58, passed peacefully at home on Friday, December 1, 2017. Debbie was born in Virginia on December 16, 1958 to Norma (DeWitt) and Richard Marchetti Sr. Debbie loved life and lived it to the fullest. She loved her friends and family, and always supported her son, Brian in his artistic endeavors....

Louise Rowe

Louise Rowe

Dec 1, 2017

Windsor - Louise Mae (nee Salzmann) Rowe, age 90, passed away on December 1st, 2017 at her home in Windsor. She was born on September 27, 1927 to W. Roy and Mabel (Fehlandt) Salzmann in Madison. Louise was raised in Arena, and has been a resident of Windsor since 1968. In 1949, Louise received her BA Degree in...

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