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.
Lowell Ransom
May 23, 2016
MIDDLETON- Lowell N. Ransom, age 88, died on Monday, May 23, 2016 at Meriter Hospital. He was born in Des Moines, IA and lived most of his life in Madison. Lowell spent all of his working life serving the academic libraries of Wisconsin. Lowell is survived by Don Lamb and his dog, Belle. Don thanks Vada and Archie...
Carol Henning
May 23, 2016
Madison -- Carol May Henning, age 82, of Madison, passed away with her family by her side Sunday, May 22, 2016. She was born in Victory, Wisconsin and lived most of her life in Madison. Carol had boundless energy. She could be a poster woman for how to live a full life right to the end being strong,...
Louella Kulhanek
May 22, 2016
Madison - Louella (Lou) Kulhanek, age 76, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, May 22nd, 2016. Lou was born in Omaha, Nebraska, June 9th, 1939 to the late Lloyd and Helen Hillers. Lou grew up in Fremont, Nebraska with her parents and two younger sisters, Linda and Margee. Lou enjoyed school and graduated as Valedictorian of...
Michael Akers
May 22, 2016
Stoughton - Michael B. Akers, age 64, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2016 at St. Mary's Hospital. He was born on Nov. 22, 1951, in Tacoma, Washington, son of Robert and Irene Akers. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Terry (Mentink) Akers; two brothers, John Akers and Bob (Linde) Akers; brother-in-law, Scott (Kathy) Mentink;...
Nathan Rasmussen
May 22, 2016
MADISON - Nathan Trudeau Rasmussen, MD was born November 23, 1979 and passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Sunday evening May 22, 2016. Nathan is survived by his mother, Nanette Trudeau Rasmussen; father, Eric Rasmussen; sisters Erica Rasmussen Garnder (Jerome) and Lauren Rasmussen; his former wife, Amy Guise; and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and nephews. Nathan...
Barbara Learn
May 21, 2016
Barbara S. Learn, age 91, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2016. Private services will be held. Barbara will be brought to her final place of rest at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Edgerton. In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to Agrace Center for Hospice & Palliative Care, 2901 N. Wright Rd., Janesville, WI 53546 or the...
Subhash Antani
May 21, 2016
MADISON- Subhash N. Antani, 68, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2016. Dr. Antani was a beloved and devoted physics educator whose career spanned over 30 years. He retired as Professor Emeritus after 22 years at Edgewood College. His absence will be deeply felt in the Madison community. Private services to be held. Cress Center 6021 University Ave....
Clifford Bennett
May 20, 2016
Madison - Clifford "Fuzzy" W. Bennett, age 79, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2016, at UW Hospital in Madison. His passing marks the end of a five-year battle with leukemia. He was born on December 20, 1936, in Highland, Wisconsin the son of George and Elizabeth (Drager) Bennett. Cliff served in the U.S. Navy. He worked for...
Soledad Lockwood
May 20, 2016
Sun Prairie- Soledad "Lena" Lockwood of Sun Prairie, WI passed away peacefully on Friday, May 20 at St. Mary's Hospital. Lena was born on March 20, 1922 in Manila, Philippines. She was married to Kenneth "Ross" Lockwood in June of 1955, and together they raised two children. Lena worked for many years for the Motorola Corporation as an...
Carlton "Carl" Metzloff
May 19, 2016
Carlton (Carl) Hermann Metzloff Carlton (Carl) Metzloff of Madison, WI, formerly of Tonawanda, NY, passed away on May 19, 2016, after a long, courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Carl was born August 8, 1931 to Ida H. Flentge and Christian Metzloff. His fond stepfather was Arthur Flentge. He was married to his beloved Elma (Ellie) J. Hardy...
Leora Richgels
May 19, 2016
Richgels, Leora Ann Cross Plains: Leora Ann Richgels, age 94, passed away May 19, 2016. She was born in Highland on May 14, 1922 the daughter of William and Leona (Hudek) Drager. Leora graduated from Highland High School, and married Melvin Richgels July 19, 1947 in Highland. She was employed as a postal clerk in Highland, and later...
Marian Genin
May 18, 2016
MADISON- Marian Kathryn Genin, age 91, of Madison, WI died on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at Agrace HospiceCare. Marian's family celebrates her victory over the constraints of her physical decline, knowing she was welcomed into heaven by a loving Savior. Born on May 20, 1924 in Madison, WI, Marian was raised in Mazomanie, WI where she excelled in...
Kathleen Oncken
May 18, 2016
Waunakee/ Westport: Kathleen "Kay" Oncken, age 77, Died at her home in Westport on Wed. May 18, 2016 following a long illness. She was born on June 12, 1938 in Janesville, Wi. to Michael and Mildred (Higgins) Young. She graduated from Janesville High School in 1957 and went on to receive her nursing degree from Madison General School...
Laverne Forest
May 18, 2016
Fitchburg - Laverne Bruce Forest, born in 1938 in Montevideo, MN to Esther and Anthony Forest, passed away peacefully at home early Wednesday morning, May 18, 2016. Laverne grew up on a small farm near Granite Falls, MN, where he graduated from high school. He went on to earn a BS from the University of Minnesota in Agricultural...
Doris Barry
May 18, 2016
Stoughton- Doris M. Barry, age 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at Azura in Stoughton. She was born in Madison on September 26, 1929 the daughter of Holley and Alice (Main) Peterson. Doris grew up in Brooklyn and graduated from Brooklyn High School. She graduated from UW-Whitewater in 1951 with a Bachelor's degree in Education....
Kevin Anderson
May 16, 2016
Stoughton/Nashville, TN- Kevin Marvin Anderson, age 56, passed away unexpectedly from cardiac arrest on Monday, May 16, 2016 in Nashville, TN. He was born in Madison on June 24, 1959, the son of Marvin and Eunice (Bronte) Anderson. Kevin was a 1977 graduate of Monona Grove High School. His passion for music began in Sunday school at West...
Pakou Xiong
May 15, 2016
Services for Pakou Xiong will take place at Cress Funeral Home in McFarland on Saturday, June 18, 2016 from 8am until 10pm, and on Sunday, June 19, 2016 from 8am until 10pm. Burial will be held in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Lodi. Cress Funeral Home 5801 Highway 51 McFarland, WI 53558 (608) 838-0655
Lee Kleeman
May 15, 2016
Lee Ann Kleeman, age 73, passed away on Sunday, May 15 at home with her husband at her side. She was born on July 27, 1942 in Oak Park, Illinois, the daughter of Clarence and Marian Goltermann. She grew up in Glen Ellyn, Illinois where she attended Glenbard West high school. She graduated from Milwaukee Downer College in...
Jeffery Fueston
May 15, 2016
Jeffery H. Fueston, 62, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 15, 2016 after a long battle with prostate cancer at Agrace HospiceCare in Madison, WI, surrounded by family and the wonderful nursing staff there. He was born on December 22, 1953 in Middletown, Ohio to Jasper and Clara (Ernste) Fueston. He graduated from Lebanon High School in 1972...
Sung-Feng Wen
May 14, 2016
Madison - Dr. Sung-Feng Wen, age 83, passed away on May 14, 2016. He was born on March 3, 1933 in Hsin-chu, Taiwan, the son of Chi and Yueh-Eh Yu Wen. He worked for the University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Medicine as a physician, teacher, and researcher in nephrology for 35 years. After training at the National Taiwan...
Subscribe
To Email Notifications
Subscribe to receive an email when we add new obituaries to our website. Your email will not be used for any other purpose and will not be shared. You may unsubscribe at any time.
365 Days of Grief Support
Sign up for one year of grief messages designed to offer hope and healing during difficult first year after a loss

HeartLight offers a variety of support groups, education, resources, and special programming related to grief and loss.
