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.
Murray L. Katcher, MD PhD
Jul 13, 2024
Murray L. Katcher, husband, father, physician, pediatrician, public health advocate, and friend of many, died on July 13, 2024, following complications from a fall. He was 79.
Murray grew up in Toledo, Ohio. In 7th grade, he met his future wife, Susan, and asked her to go to a Boy Scout Halloween dance with him, which she did. Murray’s mother drove...
W. David Olson
Jul 13, 2024
Stoughton - W. David Olson passed away on July 13, 2024, at Skaalen Home in Stoughton, WI. He was born to William D Olson and Marion Soli on August 27, 1945 in Whitefish Bay WI. when his father was stationed with the Army in Milwaukee during WWII. The family moved to the Cooksville area from Little York, IL when the...
Joyce Riedner
Jul 12, 2024
Joyce Riedner died on Friday July 12, 2024 in Madison. The former Joyce Lee Endres was born on July 2, 1944 in Madison to Adolph and Dorothy (Uselman) Endres. Joyce married Richard “Dick” Riedner on Jan. 26, 1963 in Martinsville and the lived all their married life in Waunakee. Joyce loved watching her son, grandson, and great-grandson compete in Stock...
Heather Christine Sarabia
Jul 12, 2024
Heather Christine Sarabia, age 36, passed away on July 12, 2024 at home. She was born on March 1, 1988 in Boston, MA, the daughter of Richard J. Sarabia and Carol J. Sarabia.
Heather Graduated from West High School. She was an artist and poet at Artworking. Founder and owner of Papertreat. Heather was also a published poet.
To quote Heather, “...
Janet C. (Annen) Grosse
Jul 11, 2024
VERONA – Janet C. (Annen) Grosse, age 92, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at Four Winds Manor in Verona. Janet was born in the town of Berry at the Annen farm homestead on September 14, 1931, to Peter and Mildred (Seefeldt) Annen. Janet was raised on six different farms in the Cross Plains and Madison area, finally...
Mrs. Sonaben Tribhovanbhai Patel
Jul 11, 2024
Mrs. Sonaben Tribhovanbhai Patel passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at age 90.
Prayers will begin at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at the Cress Center, 6021 University Avenue, Madison, WI.
We welcome you to share your memories here on Sonaben’s Tribute Wall.
May her soul rest in eternal peace.
Cress Center
6021 University Ave. Madison
(608) 238-8406
Paul Mark Hole
Jul 10, 2024
Stoughton- Paul Mark Hole, age 65, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at Meriter Hospital due to complications of end stage renal failure. He was born in LaCrosse on August 31, 1958, the son of Richard and Mary Hole.
Paul grew up in Deerfield and attended Deerfield high school. He worked and traveled until he met the love of...
Waltraud "Emy" Gartzke
Jul 9, 2024
Waltraud Emilie Dorothee (“Emy”) Gartzke, born Koenig and later known as Denker, died July 9, 2024, after 95 years of travels and adventures. Her journeys began on Easter Sunday, March 31, 1929, in Hannover, Germany, when she was born to Dorothe “Dora” Koenig. She claimed that being born on an Easter Sunday gave her the ability to talk with animals,...
Veryl Kruse Andre
Jul 9, 2024
Known at different parts of her life as Veryl Ann, Vicki, Veryl, or Andre, Veryl Kruse Andre was born in Minneapolis in 1930 to Walter Kruse and Gloria Hazel (Anderson) Kruse. Veryl was a star student at McKinley Elementary and then Patrick Henry High School, serving as co-valedictorian with two friends and giving a speech entitled, "We Bake Our Cakes."...
Connie Lynn Haas
Jul 9, 2024
Sun Prairie: Connie Haas, age 72, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg. She was born July 9, 1952, in Prairie du Chien, WI, to the late Edward (Roger) and Edna (Braudt) Carl. She married Daniel Haas on August 24, 1974, in Prairie du Chien, WI. Connie worked for...
Mary M. Rath
Jul 9, 2024
Madison – Mary Margaret (McKeon) Rath “Mickey”, age 90, of Madison died peacefully at Attic Angel Place on July 9, 2024, from complications of dementia/Alzheimer’s. Mickey was born on March 24, 1934, in Rapid City, SD to H.V. and Margaret (Hyde) McKeon.
She attended the University of South Dakota where she was crowned Miss Dakota and met the love of her...
Ann Marie Kiehl
Jul 8, 2024
Ann Marie Kiehl was born June 22, 1947 in Cincinnati, Ohio to parents Betty and John Carroll. Ann was the oldest of three children and grew up with her sister Jean, brother Mike and their father John. Ann’s mother Betty died when Ann was three and John raised the kids finding work in Cincinnati and New York and help from...
Agneta Louise Sarinske
Jul 8, 2024
Agneta Louise Sarinske finally put down her keyboard and pen on July 8th, 2024. She bravely fought cancer three times, in 2018, 2022 and finally, in 2024. She was 78 years old and just 37 days away from her 79th birthday. She passed away at home, in her longtime Madison home, surrounded by loved ones.
She was born to Sig-Britt and...
Clifford J. Frey
Jul 8, 2024
Clifford J. Frey Dec 3, 1930 – July 8, 2024 Waunakee Wi
Cliff Frey, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 8th at the age of 93. His departure leaves a void in our hearts that words cannot fill, but his legacy of wisdom, compassion, and generosity will continue to inspire us all. While we...
Robert James Benzing
Jul 8, 2024
Sun Prairie – Robert “Bob” J. Benzing, age 63, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 8, 2024, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born July 10, 1960, in Hartford to Francis and Annetta (Schmitz) Benzing.
Bob was a skilled carpenter who valued perfectionism in his work. He always had a vision when it came to dreaming up the next house...
Dorothy J. Nelson
Jul 8, 2024
Dorothy J. Nelson, age 99, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024. She was born on February 12, 1925 in Bemidji, Minnesota, the daughter of John and Louise (Thorson) Gladen. Dorothy is the last of 9 sisters and 4 brothers to pass away.
Dorothy married Jack Nelson on May 3, 1947. Jack and Dorothy enjoyed family, camping, travelling, dancing, and bowling....
Harry "Bernie" Maroney II
Jul 7, 2024
Harry Bernard (Bernie) Maroney II, age 86, a 69 year resident of Madison, WI and Sun City, AZ, passed away on July 7, 2024 at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg, WI with family by his side. Bernie is preceded in death by his wife Barbara Scott Maroney (1970) and his wife Carol Schultz Maroney (2013).
Bernie was born on August 23,1937...
Norman James Gerber
Jul 7, 2024
Stoughton- Norman James Gerber, age 93, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 7, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Blue Mounds township on August 25, 1930, the son of Helena (Butteris) and Rudolph Gerber.
Norm served his country in the US Army Combat Engineers in Korea where he was severely injured. Upon returning home, he...
Thomas John Ryan III
Jul 6, 2024
Thomas John Ryan III passed away July 6th, 2024. Tom was born December 18th, 1946 to Thomas II and Rosemary Ryan. He devoted his life to God, family and teaching/accounting career. He was an enthusiastic sports fan and loved all things Badgers, Brewers, Packers and Buck’s. As a true Irishman, he was a skilled storyteller. Whether he was reading books...
Thomas R. Fisher
Jul 6, 2024
Thomas R. Fisher, age 93, of Sun Prairie, WI, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 6, 2024. He was born June 24, 1931, in Beaver Dam, WI to Kenneth and Frieda (Bohl) Fisher. He attended Beaver Dam High School, Wayland Jr. College and graduated in 1953 from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He moved to Milwaukee and was employed...
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