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.

William Maly

William Maly

Aug 13, 2017

William "Bill" Maly, age 50, of Middleton/ Ashton passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2017, at a Madison Hospital due to complications of a stroke he suffered 10 years ago. He was born on February 24, 1967. He grew up on a farm in Ashton and graduated from St. Peter Catholic Grade School in Ashton and Middleton High...

Leroy Mirgon

Leroy Mirgon

Aug 13, 2017

Wisconsin Dells: Leroy A. Mirgon, age 88, passed away in Madison on Sunday, August 13, 2017. He was born July 19, 1929 in Missouri. Leroy is survived by his sister, Lela Mirgon, daughter, Yvonne (Allen) Sauer, grandson, Josip (Maria) Mirgon, great grandchildren; Elizabeth, Victoria, Katherine, and Josip, and son-in-law Duaine Boehm, and his three children. A visitation will...

Jonathan Halverson

Jonathan Halverson

Aug 13, 2017

Stoughton - Jonathan J. Halverson, age 52, passed away from an accident on August 13, 2017. He was born on November 15, 1964 in Madison, WI to Jim and Sharon (Midthun) Halverson. Jon graduated from Stoughton High School in 1983. In 1991, Jon attended Utica Fest, and fell in love at first sight. He married the love of...

Harvey Peterson

Harvey Peterson

Aug 12, 2017

COTTAGE GROVE-Harvey P. Peterson, passed away peacefully at home on his 92nd birthday Saturday, August 12, 2017. He was born in Wausau and served in the U.S. Army, graduated from UW-Stevens Point, and retired after many years as a chemist for the State of Wisconsin Agriculture Department. Harvey had many interests, among them exotic animals, birds, and especially...

Frank Brown

Frank Brown

Aug 12, 2017

MADISON -Frank Frederick Brown, age 101, of Madison, passed away on August 12, 2017 at Oakwood Village. Frank was born on November 7, 1915 in Verona, the son of Frank and Ella (Voss) Brown. He graduated from Verona High School in 1934. After graduation, he attended Madison Business College. While attending college, he began his 44 year career...

Marlyn Christianson

Marlyn Christianson

Aug 12, 2017

Stoughton, Marlyn Helen (Anderson) Christianson, beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother went to rest on Saturday August 12, 2017 at home surrounded by family. She was born at home on the farm on April 2, 1924 to Albert and Tillie Anderson, the first of 7 siblings. On March 16, 1942 she married the love of her life, Oliver...

Elizabeth Schultz

Elizabeth Schultz

Aug 11, 2017

Stoughton- Lifelong Stoughton resident Elizabeth "Liz" Schultz, 96, passed away on August 11, 2017 at Skaalen Nursing and Rehab Center. Elizabeth Jane Henderson was born in the red brick house on W. Prospect in Stoughton, Wisconsin on February 7, 1921 to Dr. Frederick C. and Ada (Bjoin) Henderson. She graduated from Stoughton High School with the Class of...

Grace Hyslop

Grace Hyslop

Aug 11, 2017

WAUNAKEE, WI - Grace Buffington Hyslop, at the age of 101, peacefully passed away on Friday, August 11, 2017 at the Waunakee Manor. At her side, were staff and caregivers who have dutifully and affectionately looked after her for the past eight years as well as Agrace Hospice staff who have caringly guarded over her comfort and gently...

John Walsh

John Walsh

Aug 10, 2017

Portage/Sun Prairie - John 'Jack" Walsh, age 69, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 10, 2017. Jack is remembered in love by his sons, Matt (Jen) and Aaron (Sarah) Walsh; his grandsons, Lawson and Egan Walsh; his 12 brothers and sisters, Tom (Bonnie) Walsh, Mary (Gil) Cataldo, Marilyn (John) Gallivan, Kathy Scott, Jim (Julia) Walsh, Pat Walsh, Bob...

John Healy

John Healy

Aug 9, 2017

Madison - John H. Healy, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at All Saints Assisted Living. He was born on September 24, 1928 to Harold and Ethel (Babb) Healy in Reedsburg. John moved to Madison as a young adult, where he met his wife of nearly 65 years, Sophie Bonanno. Together they raised their six...

Michael Nordlie

Michael Nordlie

Aug 9, 2017

Stoughton- Michael J. Nordlie, age 65, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at Agrace after a five year battle with cancer. He was born in Stoughton on October 18, 1951, the son of Raymond and Josie Nordlie. Mike graduated from Stoughton High School in 1969. On June 22, 1974 he married Jean E....

Phyllis Leckrone

Phyllis Leckrone

Aug 8, 2017

Phyllis J. Leckrone, age 81, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2017 surrounded by her loving family at UW Hospital. She was born July 12, 1936, the daughter of Otto and Agnes (Norris) Bechtold in Indiana. Phyllis grew up a farm girl and met her future husband, Michael Leckrone, in the 7th grade. They shared many experiences, including...

Rodney Scheu

Rodney Scheu

Aug 8, 2017

Madison - Rodney F. Scheu, age 73 passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 with his loving family by his side, following complications from lung cancer. He was born on February 13, 1944, the son of Fred and Nora (Aaberg) Scheu. Rodney enjoyed fishing, camping and was an avid Packer fan. He will be dearly missed by all...

Mary Smithback

Mary Smithback

Aug 7, 2017

Stoughton- Mary Elizabeth (Scheldrup) Smithback, died peacefully at Azura Memory Care on Monday, August 7, 2017 in Stoughton, Wisconsin at the age of 86. Mary was born on July 21, 1931 in Stoughton, WI to Fritz and Lillian (Bohling) Scheldrup. She loved sharing memories of her childhood in Stoughton - riding her pony which they kept in the...

Gary Petrick

Gary Petrick

Aug 7, 2017

STRATFORD/WAUNAKEE-Gary Allen Petrick, age 69, passed away peacefully surrounded by friends and family. He was born in Fenwood, WI. In 1966, he moved to Madison where he met his wife, Carol and moved to Waunakee where he raised his four children. In 2007, he retired and moved to Stratford. Gary worked at Terra Engineering for 36 years as...

Mason Ziegler

Mason Ziegler

Aug 6, 2017

Platteville/McFarland- Mason Robert-Parey Ziegler, age 24, left us on Sunday, August 6, 2017 at UW Hospital in Madison due to an extended illness. He was born in Madison on June 19, 1993, the son of Ronald and Karen Ziegler. Mason graduated from McFarland High School in 2011 and from UW-Platteville in 2015 with a Bachelor degree in History...

John Street

John Street

Aug 6, 2017

Madison - John C. "Jack" Street, age 87, of Madison, died on Sunday, August 6, 2017 at Agrace HospiceCare in Janesville. He was born in Chicago on April 3, 1930, son of The Rev. (later Rt. Rev.) Charles Larrabee Street and Louise (Rouse) Street, then of Sycamore, Illinois. Burial will be in the family lot in Chicago's Oak...

James Osen

James Osen

Aug 6, 2017

Madison - James Lynn "Jim" Osen, age 82, died peacefully on Sunday, August 6, 2017, with his loving family at his side. He was born on November 18, 1934 in Anita, Iowa, the son of John and Irene Osen. He grew up in Plymouth, Michigan and following his high school graduation, he attended Western Michigan University on a...

Joyce Friedrich

Joyce Friedrich

Aug 6, 2017

MADISON- One of God's special children, Joyce Arlene Friedrich, was born in Madison, Wisconsin on March 10, 1933 and passed away on August 6, 2017 at home, surrounded by family and friends who loved her. She was predeceased by her parents, Fred and Lillian (Hansen) Friedrich, a beloved grandmother, Bertha Hansen, and infant sister Iris, brother Fred Friedrich...

Jacquelyn Wood

Jacquelyn Wood

Aug 5, 2017

Madison- Jacquelyn Palmer (Jackie) Wood died peacefully at Oakwood - Hebron Oaks Nursing Home Saturday evening, August 5, 2017. Jackie was born to Alfred and Elizabeth Palmer on December 23, 1928, and grew up in Antigo, WI. She met and married Leroy Wood in Milwaukee in 1952, and moved to Appleton where Leroy accepted a teaching position. They...

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