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.

Glenn Lazotte

Glenn Lazotte

Jan 23, 2017

Stoughton- On January 23, 2017, Glenn Joseph LaZotte passed away in his home in Stoughton. Glenn was born on December 3, 1930, in the home of his parents, Glenn Joseph LeZotte and Eva Amanda (Habrel) LeZotte in Merrillan, WI. During his 86 years, Glenn loved his family and was dedicated to his work. In 1948, after graduating from...

Leroy Hoekman

Leroy Hoekman

Jan 23, 2017

Sun Prairie Leroy Jacob Hoekman, age 78, passed away Monday, January 23, 2017 at St. Mary's Hospital, Madison. Leroy was born Oct. 12, 1938 in Oskaloosa, Iowa the son of Joe and Anne (Helmhout) Hoekman. He graduated from Clinton High School and earned a Bachelor's in Science degree in math from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. He married Penelope...

Jodie Olkwitz-Teber

Jodie Olkwitz-Teber

Jan 23, 2017

Olkwitz-Teber, Jodie Middleton: Jodie Olkwitz-Teber, age 48, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2017 at Agrace HospiceCare. Jodie is survived by her mother Sandra, her brother Michael, her dedicated love, Tom Parks, and her beloved son and pride, Marcel. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, January 28, 2017 at the CRESS CENTER, 6021 University Ave., Madison,...

Julie Brunner

Julie Brunner

Jan 23, 2017

WESTPORT / MADISON- Julie A. Brunner, age 81, went home to the Lord on Monday Jan. 23, 2017at Oak Park Place in Madison, WI. She was born on Feb. 22, 1935 in Waunakee, WI. the daughter of Anton and Theresa Kalscheur. She graduated from Waunakee High School in 1953. On April 25, 1957 she married the love of...

David Hanson

David Hanson

Jan 22, 2017

Madison - David Rolfe Hanson, 58, of Madison, WI, our beloved and cherished father, brother, uncle, and loyal friend passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 22, 2017. Dave was an exceptionally talented musician and a renowned and treasured member of Madison's music community. His love of music permeated all areas of his life. He could play...

Kaycee Mulholland

Kaycee Mulholland

Jan 22, 2017

Kaycee J. Mulholland, age 30, passed away at home after a long and very courageous battle with Neurofibromatosis (NF Type 2). She was born January 3, 1987 in Madison, the daughter to David L. and Tamra (Wendt) Mulholland. Kaycee was a great mom and loving mother to her three beautiful children who will miss their mom beyond words....

Wendy Harding

Wendy Harding

Jan 21, 2017

WAUNAKEE - Wendy E. Johnson Harding, age 40, of Waunakee passed away January 21, 2017 at home. She was born May 30, 1976 in Madison, WI, the daughter of Jacqueline Trammell and Philip L. Johnson. Wendy graduated from Deerfield High School and worked at Madison Cosmetology School. She loved being a mom and spending time with family and...

Charles Ellis

Charles Ellis

Jan 21, 2017

MIDDLETON: Charles Ellis, age 70, passed away on January 21st, 2017 in the loving company of family at Agrace Hospice Care. Charlie was born on January 16th, 1947 in Yazoo City, Mississippi, the son of Margaret and Doc Ellis. He is survived by his mother Margaret, his daughters Adrienne Ellis and Korri Ellis, son-in-law Thad Johnson, his grandson...

Charles Jacobson

Charles Jacobson

Jan 21, 2017

Madison - Charles E. Jacobson, 81, of Madison, WI, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at The Villa at Middleton Village nursing home in Middleton, WI, after a recent hospitalization and a many years valiant struggle living with dementia. Charles was born August 13, 1935 in Jackson County, WI, son of Gaylord and Clara (Vindal) Jacobson. Charles...

Bernard Wendricks

Bernard Wendricks

Jan 20, 2017

MADISON- Bernard "Bernie" aka "Sarge" John Julian Wendricks, born 1/6/1937 passed away 1/20/17, just days after his 80th birthday, at home, with his beloved wife Jane by his side, such a lucky man. He taught his 2 daughters, Lori and Lynette, that "When things get tough for everyone else, it's just right for a Wendricks." His engineering ways...

Victoria Klein

Victoria Klein

Jan 19, 2017

Pardeeville- Victoria Lee Tuggle Klein, age 63 died peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday January 19th 2017 at home. She was born on July 28th 1952 in Madison. She is survived by her husband Kyle Klein, sister, Donna (Ron) Sarbacher, several nieces and nephews- Nathan, Mathew, Colton and Dylan Tuggle. Traci Vorpahl, Marisa Sarbacher and several grand nieces...

Artie Robersen

Artie Robersen

Jan 18, 2017

Artie Robersen leaves a legacy of courage, laughter, passion, and love for everyone who knew her. Artie died on January 18 at Agrace HospiceCare, Fitchburg. She was born on April 28, 1946, in Waterville, Maine, the daughter of Arthur Languette. In 1970, she married Bill Robersen, her partner in life for more than 40 years, in Cape Elizabeth,...

Nathan Elbaum

Nathan Elbaum

Jan 18, 2017

Madison- Nathan Elbaum passed away on January 18, 2017. He was born in Warsaw, Poland on August 19, 1929 into a close and loving family. Neither his father, Leon and mother, Justine Elbaum, survived the World War II. Nathan was 10 when the war began in Poland. He lived in the Warsaw Ghetto with his family until 1945...

William Cencic

William Cencic

Jan 18, 2017

MADISON William Stephen Cencic passed away at Milestone Memory Care in Cross Plains, Wisconsin, on January, 18, 2017, at the age of 90. He was born on November 20, 1926, at home, in Ely, Minnesota, to Margaret and Vide Cencic. Bill attended elementary school in Ely, Minnesota, before moving to Madison. He graduated from Central High School, and...

Esther Renzoni

Esther Renzoni

Jan 18, 2017

Services are currently pending. Cress Center 6021 University Ave. Madison, WI 53705 608-238-8406

Steven Johnson

Steven Johnson

Jan 18, 2017

Cottage Grove / Deerfield - Steven M. Johnson, age 68, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, January 18, 2017. He was born in Stoughton, Wisc., son of Robert and Hazel Johnson. He married Lori Kahler in 1971 in Madison. Steven graduated from Deerfield High School. He served in the Air National Guard for 6 years. After...

James Jung

James Jung

Jan 18, 2017

MADISON - James Alan Jung, age 78, passed away in Madison on January 18, 2017 at Agrace HospiceCare, after a long illness. He was born in Neenah, Wisconsin, on February 6, 1938 to Al Jung and Hazel (Kuthe) Jung. Jim was a graduate of UW-Madison where he early on made quite a name for himself by openly and...

Edna Parisi

Edna Parisi

Jan 18, 2017

Madison - Edna Parisi, age 92, of Madison, WI passed away on Wednesday Jan. 18, 2017. She was born the daughter of Richard and Laura Meier in 1924. She was married to Edward "Chow" Parisi, who preceded her in death. Edna spent many years working with her daughter Kathy at Gino's Deli. She also volunteered at her church,...

Anna Hawkinson

Anna Hawkinson

Jan 17, 2017

Stoughton - Anna May (Moore) Hawkinson, 90 of Stoughton, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 17, 2017 at the Nazareth Home in Stoughton. Anna was born in Madison on July 21, 1926 to John and Viola Moore. In 1956 she married Lloyd Hawkinson and they spent 21 years together. They resided on their century farm...

Frederick Brumm

Frederick Brumm

Jan 17, 2017

FITCHBURG- Frederick "Fred" J. Brumm, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2017. He was born and raised in the Middleton area to Forrest and Margaret (Nelson) Brumm. He moved to Crestwood in the late 1940's where attended Crestwood and was a graduate of Madison West High School, Class of 1953. He went on to serve our...

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