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.
Charles Frederick "Chuck" Bils
Mar 29, 2024
Charles Frederick Bils "Chuck", age 82, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, March 29, 2024 with his wife Marge at his side. He was born in Waukegan Illinois on September 19, 1941 to Stephen and Evelyn (Brenton) Bils.
Chuck was a graduate of Waukegan High School in 1959, Valparaiso University in 1963 and University of...
Judith Ann Calvin
Mar 28, 2024
Sun Prairie, WI - Judith Ann (Hill) Calvin, age 75, and a woman of faith peacefully entered into her rest on Thursday, March 28, 2024 after an bought with pancreatic cancer. She was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on February 20, 1949, the daughter of Alvie and Thelma Hill.
Judy graduated from Woodlan High School of Woodburn, Indiana in 1967, completed...
James Allen Shapiro
Mar 28, 2024
James Allen Shapiro, 69, beloved father, brother, nephew, and uncle, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, March 28th. Born in Madison on March 29, 1954, he was the eldest son of Irving and Nadine (Schuster) Shapiro. Jim attended Cherokee Heights Elementary and Junior High, graduated from West High School, class of 1972, and studied Geology at the UW-Madison....
Mike Klinkner
Mar 28, 2024
McFarland- Mike Klinkner, age 62, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024 after a courageous battle with prostate cancer. He was born in Madison on July 4, 1961, the son of Dale and Penny Klinkner.Mike graduated from LaFollette High School in 1979, where he met the love of his life, Nancy Gray. On September 27, 1980 they were united in...
Patrick "Boomer" Roseboom
Mar 26, 2024
Patrick (Boomer) Roseboom of Madison, WI passed away at the age of 90 on March 26, 2024. He was born on September 9th, 1933 to Robert and Florence Roseboom in Grand Rapids, MI. He graduated from South High in 1951 and joined the Marine Corps in September 1952 where he was stationed with a jet squadron in Miami,...
William (Bill) Seward Stroud
Mar 25, 2024
William (Bill) Seward Stroud, age 79, died peacefully on March 25th, 2024, in Madison, WI, after giving his family a week to say goodbye. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Margaret Jane Coleman Stroud and Seward Ritchey Stroud. He is survived by his wife of 45 years Elaine Stroud; four siblings, Robert (Mary) Stroud, Gib (Liz) Stroud, Ritchey...
Thomas M. Grundahl
Mar 25, 2024
Thomas M. "Tom" Grundahl, age 85, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2024. He was born on August 13, 1938 to Bennie and Verna (Martinson) Grundahl. He grew up on a dairy farm in Daleyville, WI, with his three siblings. Tom graduated from Mt. Horeb High School in 1956 and the following year he married Ethel Jenson at Perry Lutheran...
James Zemke
Mar 25, 2024
Stoughton- James Zemke, age 75, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born in Stoughton on August 20, 1948, the son of Ernest and Edna Zemke.
James graduated from Stoughton High School in 1966. On October 4, 1969 he married Judy Moen. James and his father Ernest built Jim and Judy’s first home where...
Suzanne Marie Penfield
Mar 25, 2024
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Suzanne Marie Penfield, 91, of Madison, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on March 25, 2024 at Randolph Health Services in Randolph, WI.
She was born July 14, 1932 in Spring Green, WI, the first of six...
Donna Jean Ring Evans
Mar 23, 2024
Donna Jean Ring Evans (81) of Cottage Grove, WI passed peacefully Saturday, March 23, 2024 at home with her daughter Dana by her side.
She was born on December 30, 1942 in Baraboo WI, the daughter of George and Laura (Newman) Ring. Donna started her career at Ishnala Supper Club in Wisconsin Dells. She moved to Madison in the 1960’s and...
Shelley M. Lagally
Mar 23, 2024
Shelley M. Lagally, a charming, beautiful, and extraordinarily intelligent woman and soul mate, passed away unexpectedly at home in the night of March 23, 2024. Beloved by all who had the good fortune to know her, interact with her, or work with her, she leaves a void that will be impossible to fill.
Shelley was born on July 18, 1947 in...
Susan E. De Vinney
Mar 23, 2024
Sun Prairie – Susan De Vinney was born in Sioux City, Iowa in 1933. She had an older brother and a twin brother that she remained very close to.
She met her beloved husband, David, while they were both students at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. They both remained huge Badger fans throughout their lives.
Susan loved children and worked for...
Lanny C. Dokken
Mar 22, 2024
Lanny Clyde Dokken, age 76, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle
passed away unexpectedly on March 22, 2024, in Stoughton. He was born in Madison on December 14, 1947, and was the fifth of seven children born to the late Russell and Wanda (Atwater) Dokken. He attended Franklin Elementary and Junior High and graduated from Central High School, class of...
Michael "Mike" Stephan Ballard
Mar 22, 2024
Michael (Mike) Stephan Ballard, 73, of Baraboo, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.
Mike was born to Carl and Alice (Jones) Ballard in Ottumwa, Iowa on December 28, 1950. A 1969 graduate of Ottumwa High School, he went on to enlist and serve in the United States Air Force. After his honorable discharge in 1976,...
Mary Jeannine Crahen
Mar 22, 2024
Waunakee - Mary Jeannine Crahen, 88, of Waunakee, WI passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on March 22, 2024 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, WI due to complications from dementia. Born in Madison, WI she was the daughter of Roman and Mary (Severson) Miller. Upon graduating from Platteville High School she attended St. Mary’s School of Nursing where she...
James B. "Jim" Robertson
Mar 21, 2024
James B. "Jim" Robertson, age 84, passed away on March 21,2024. Jim was born on March 30, 1939, in Madison, WI to Mead and Jean (Burgess) Robertson. Jim spent his childhood years on the family (Burgess) farm near Brooklyn. He attended Stoughton High School and graduated from Mauston High School in 1957. Jim along with his father and mother,...
Henry Gardner Newell
Mar 20, 2024
Henry Gardner Newell of Madison, Wisconsin, died unexpectedly at his home on March 20, 2024, at the age of 76.
He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, on May 6, 1947, the middle child of Alice Henry Newell and Robert Whitfield Newell. He was known by many as “Hank.” He attended Forest Park Elementary, Forest Heights Middle School, and Hall High...
Erik Michael Farmer
Mar 20, 2024
Erik Michael Farmer, age 53, born on January 14, 1971, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, passed away March 20, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. Erik was baptized at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Madison, and confirmed at Christ Church in Whitefish Bay.
Growing up in Shorewood, Wisconsin, alongside his sister Molly, Erik played baseball, football and basketball at...
Yaoping Zhang
Mar 20, 2024
Yaoping Zhang, age 61, passed away on March 20, 2024, after a courageous battle with kidney cancer. He was born in Taicang, Jiangsu province in China, the son of Runde Zhang and Alian Shen. He married Lin Rao on March 29, 1989 in Beijing, China. Together they had three children, Helen, Julia, and Luke.
Yaoping received his Ph.D in Microbiology from...
Gwendolyn Rose Schuster
Mar 20, 2024
Gwendolyn Rose Schuster gained her angel wings and became pain free on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 surrounded by her family.
Gwen was born on January 24, 1966 to Robert Schuster and Edith (Bislew) Schuster in Racine, WI. She was the second born of 5 daughters. Growing up, everyone knew her as “Wendi.” As a child, she enjoyed drawing, dancing, baton, twirling,...
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