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.
F. Fred Powell
Dec 25, 2025
Francis Frederick “Fred” Powell (Puwalowski) passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on 25 December 2025. He was 88 years old.
Fred was born on 6 December 1937 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, to Frank and Dorothy Puwalowski. He was the middle child, with an older sister, Mary Ann, and a younger brother, John (Jack).
Fred’s childhood was shaped by...
Michael William Cantwell
Dec 23, 2025
Michael William Cantwell
“Big Mike”
Michael William Cantwell, age 86, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, surrounded by his loving wife of 64 years, his daughters, sons-in-law, and grandchildren. Mike was the oldest of ten children, born to William and Florence (Lacke) Cantwell on June 4, 1939, in Madison, Wisconsin.
Mike graduated from Edgewood High School in 1957, excelling in...
Jerold Willard Apps
Dec 23, 2025
DECEMBER 29, 2025
Jerold “Jerry” Willard Apps: July 25, 1934 – December 23, 2025.
Jerold W. Apps Ph.D., 91, peacefully passed away at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg after a short illness. He was still actively writing books at the time. Jerry was preceded in death by his wife Ruth, brother Darrel, and parents Herman and Eleanor.
Jerry is one of the Midwest’s most...
Suzanne Lee Linton
Dec 23, 2025
Sue Linton (nee: Suzanne Zinke), 67, (Madison, Portage) released her spirit with a deep breath and a smile on her face. Family and close friends were grateful to be present in her transition as our silent warrior embarked on her final journey: from December 21 Winter Solstice to December 23, 2025. She humbly lived a full life of dignity and...
Ronald S. Luskin
Dec 22, 2025
Ronald S. Luskin
April 28, 1953 – December 22, 2025
Ronald S. Luskin of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at home after a brief illness on December 22, 2025, with his best friend and life partner of 47 years, Terry Ruzicka, at his side.
Born in Kenosha, Wisconsin, to Irving and Beverly (Kalb) Luskin, Ron was the younger brother to Robert Luskin. He...
Karen R. Valient
Dec 22, 2025
Karen Rose Valient, age 77, of Franklin Park, Illinois and Stoughton, Wisconsin, passed away on Monday December 22, 2025 after a long battle with metastatic melanoma. She passed peacefully with her wife Ann by her side in the home that they shared together in Stoughton.
Karen was born on September 3, 1948, to John and Harriet Valient in Chicago, Illinois and...
Jordana Mary Hall
Dec 22, 2025
Jordana Mary Hall, (Scullion) age 54, passed away on December 22nd 2025 in the comfort of her own home. She was born April 19, 1971 in Madison, WI, the oldest child of Gerald and Madonna Scullion.
Jordana was a loving and exceptional mother to her children, Isaac and Jada Hall. Her children were the center of her world, and she poured...
Gillian "Jill" K. Reedy
Dec 22, 2025
Stoughton - Gillian (Jill) K Watrous Reedy born January 4, 1957, in Whitewater, WI and died December 22, 2025 in Madison, WI. She is preceded in death by her parents Paul and Ethel (DeYoung) Watrous. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Michael A. Reedy and her brother John J. Watrous (Sue). Two nieces Sondra (Sonny) Sgagliardich of...
Edward Kerr
Dec 21, 2025
Edward Raymond Kerr, age 89, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2025, in Madison, Wisconsin. He is survived by his devoted wife of 71 years, Carol; his daughter Stacy and her husband Rick Lenz; his son Doug Kerr and his wife Bari; Mark’s wife Malinda; and Jeff’s wife Lesa. Ed was a proud grandfather to 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren....
Michael Salopek
Dec 21, 2025
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Bill Buelow
Dec 21, 2025
William T. Buelow, 83, of Madison passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Bill was born in Baraboo, WI on March 14, 1942, as the oldest of four children to Harold and Vivian (Johnson) Buelow. Bill was a devoted husband, father and proud grandfather. He leaves behind a legacy shaped by hard work,...
Charles Phillip Casey
Dec 21, 2025
Charles “Chuck” Casey, 83, of Madison, Wisconsin, a devoted chemical researcher, a leader of future directions for chemistry, and an inventor of one-liners that summarized his outlook on many of life’s experiences, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2025.
Born January 11,1942, in St. Louis, Missouri, Chuck was the son of John Charles and Hildagarde Temmeyer Casey. He grew up with...
Thomas Robert Strock
Dec 20, 2025
Thomas Robert Strock (71) passed away Saturday, December 20th at UW Hospital, surrounded by family. Tom was born in Youngstown, Ohio to Bertha (Stitt) and Paul Strock, the second of four children.
Tom attended school in Ohio and graduated from Youngstown State University in 1976 with a degree in Civil Engineering. He spent his entire career as a structural engineer for...
Skyler Shea Wilson
Dec 19, 2025
Skyler Shea Wilson was born June 25th, 2003. She was a 2021 graduate of Monona Grove High School. Skyler was motivated by academics and enjoyed swim team and dance. A proud Badger, Skyler graduated from the University of Wisconsin Madison in 2024. A major in International Studies and Global Security with a certificate in Economics, Political Science and Philosophy. She...
Carol A. Pearson
Dec 19, 2025
Carol Pearson, age 74, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 19, 2025. She was born on April 14, 1951 in Madison to Robert and Dorothy (Chadwick) Thompson.
Carol enjoyed her time at the community center in DeForest playing cards and Mahjong with her friends. Every Thursday, she looked forward to her afternoon lunch date with Barbara Lafferty.
Carol is survived...
Matthew P. Reames
Dec 18, 2025
Matthew P. Reames, age 64, died in Madison, Wisconsin on December 18, 2025.
Matt was born on July 4, 1961, in Carpinteria, California, the first son of Mark and Ruth (Nelson) Reames. He spent most of his childhood and youth in Japan, living in the city of Nishinomiya, and graduated from Marist Brothers International School in Kobe in 1979. He earned...
Bonnie (Beyler) Corcoran
Dec 18, 2025
Bonnie Elizabeth (Beyler) Corcoran, age 82, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at BeeHive Homes of Oregon, Oregon, Wisconsin. She was born on October 23, 1943 in Madison, Wisconsin, the daughter of Chet (Charles) Beyler and Lila (Wagner) Beyler. She graduated from Edgewood High School, and continued her education at University of Wisconsin Platteville, earning a degree in...
Joan E. Horinek
Dec 18, 2025
It is with profound love and heavy hearts that we share the passing of Joan Elizabeth Horinek, who was peacefully called home to eternal life on December 18, 2025, at the age of 88. Joan’s life was quickly and unexpectedly taken due to hereditary heart failure while at home, surrounded by her devoted husband and beloved children. Joan’s life was...
Scott B Reed
Dec 18, 2025
Scott Brian Reed, 64, of Marshall passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at William S. Middleton Memorial Veteran’s Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Scott was born on March 28, 1961 in Illinois to Robert L. and Sandy (Richards) Reed. The family made many moves, with the first being to San Diego, when Scott was five. After a brief stay...
Gisela Theo
Dec 18, 2025
Gisela Theo passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 18, 2025, embraced by the love of her 5 children, 10 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. She was 91 years old.
Gisela was born November 28, 1934 in Vechta, Germany, to parents Beatrice and Dominic Schroeder. At the age of 17, she emigrated to the United States with her mother and younger sister...
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