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.
Keith Miller
Mar 12, 2024
Keith Miller, age 73, passed away suddenly on Tuesday March 12, 2024.
Keith was born in Sheboygan, WI on December 20, 1950 to Jack and Ruth Miller. He graduated from Sheboygan South High School in 1969. While in high school, he participated in various sports and was also in a rock and roll band, where he played the drums. After high...
Myrty Lou Brazee
Mar 11, 2024
Myrty Lou Brazee passed away on March 11, 2024. Myrty was born in Dodgeville, WI on July 22, 1936, the daughter of Virgil and Mauriel (Erickson) Hill. She lived in Iowa County and graduated from Mineral Point High School in 1954. She was a graduate of the Wisconsin School of Cosmetology in June of 1955. Myrty married her husband Eugene (Gene)...
John Harvey Gallagher
Mar 10, 2024
John Harvey Gallagher
John Gallagher, age 73, of Madison, passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 10, 2024.
He was born in Madison, WI on October 20, 1950, to James and Edith (McChesney) Gallagher. John graduated from Edgewood High School in 1968 and attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
In 1986 he married...
Roger Mayer
Mar 10, 2024
Roger Mayer, age 90, passed away on March 10, 2024. He was born on February 26, 1934 in LaCrosse, WI to Cornelius Henry Mayer and Harriet (Frey) Mayer. He grew up on the south side of Madison, attending Franklin Elementary and Central High School. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin, Madison (BS, Landscape Architecture) he married his high...
Cyril Ripp
Mar 10, 2024
Cyril Ripp passed away at the age of 99 on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Cyril entered the world on January 5th, 1925, the day preceding Epiphany, born to John and Elizabeth Ripp in Waunakee, WI. On September 16, 1948, he exchanged vows with Mary Karls. Together, they were blessed with three sons: Dave, Tom, and Steve. Mary died in 1984....
Jean C. Smith
Mar 9, 2024
Jean C. Smith, age 83, passed away due to cancer at St. Mary’s Hospital on Sunday, March 9, 2024. Jean was born on November 26, 1940 in Madison, Wisconsin to John and Mary (Semor) Bohling.
After Jean graduate from Sun Prairie High School, she met and married George Smith on April 4, 1959 in Sun Prairie, WI.
Together they began to build...
Nora M. Heidecke
Mar 8, 2024
Nora Margaret Heidecke (nee Monaghan), aged 94 and a long-time resident of Stoughton, WI, passed away in the presence of her family and in care of Agrace Hospice at Skaalen Assisted Living on March 8, 2024. She was born at Cook County Hospital in Chicago, IL, on February 2, 1930, the fourth of eight children and first daughter of John...
Daniel Walter DeThorne
Mar 8, 2024
Daniel Walter DeThorne, age 77, of Waunakee passed away on March 8, 2024. He was
born on September 14, 1946 in Waukegan, IL to Raymond and Clara (Selzer)
DeThorne.
Daniel graduated from Waukegan Township High School in 1964 and from Marquette
University in 1969. It was at Marquette where he met Eileen Grosh, and they were
married on April 28, 1973. Daniel was employed at...
Darlene “Dar” Skolaski
Mar 8, 2024
In Loving Memory of Darlene Skolaski
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Darlene “Dar” Skolaski. Dar peacefully passed on March 8, 2024, after a brief stay at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg.
Born on September 8th, 1944, Dar was brought home to Milton Street in her cherished Greenbush neighborhood in Madison. She attended Longfellow School in her early years, before moving...
Sue Steele
Mar 8, 2024
Sue Ann Steele, Madison, WI, passed away on March 8, 2024 at Unity Point Health Meriter Hospital from respiratory complications. She graduated from New Lisbon High School in 1966 and attended the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point where she earned a degree in elementary education. Until her retirement in 2014, she worked in the insurance field for the State of...
Ivan Henning
Mar 8, 2024
Ivan 'Red' Henning March 14, 1937 - March 8, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ivan 'Red' Henning, who departed this world on Friday, March 8th, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Redwood Falls, MN, on March 14, 1937, to Ben and Loretta and spent his formative years on the family...
Paul J. Bernards
Mar 8, 2024
Paul Joseph Bernards, age 95, devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather peacefully passed away on March 8, 2024.
Paul was born December 18, 1928 in Waunakee, Wisconsin to Christine (Uebersetzig) and Werner “Dutch” Bernards. He married his wife of 70 years, Dolores on June 13, 1953 at Saint Mary of the Lake Catholic Church in Westport.
He joined the US Army during...
Antoinette Ruth Richards
Mar 8, 2024
MIDDLETON - Antoinette (Toni) Ruth Richards, age 85, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024, at UW Hospital. She was born on December 22, 1938, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, the daughter of Jerome and Lillian Ulan. She married Donald J. Richards on January 13, 1990.
Toni graduated from Harcum College in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania with an associate degree. She had...
John C. Lewis
Mar 8, 2024
John Carmond Lewis of Fitchburg, WI passed away peacefully at BeeHive Homes of Oregon on March 8 surrounded by his loving family.
John was born August 13, 1936, to John and Wilma Lewis in Dodgeville, WI. He was honored to be a part of the graduating class of 1954, who he stayed in touch with throughout his entire life. He attended...
Marcelline M. Schoepp
Mar 7, 2024
Marcelline M. (Wiest) Schoepp, 87, of Waunakee/Westport died peacefully on Thursday, March 7, 2024.
Marcy was born in the Township of Perry on May 18, 1936 to Raymond and Marcella (Haag) Wiest. Marcy grew up on the family farm, oldest of 8 siblings. She graduated 8th grade from Spring Valley Grade School in a class of 3 pupils. She graduated from...
Richard J. Pearson
Mar 7, 2024
Richard Jenkins Pearson, age 85, passed away Thursday, March 7th at Renaissance of Hilldale. He was born April 3, 1938, the only child of Ralph Jenkins Pearson and Isabel (Schieg) Pearson. Dick grew up in Madison, attending Highlands Mendota Beach Grade School, West High School, and University of Wisconsin, Madison.
During high school at Madison West, he was part of the...
Marie A. Anderson
Mar 7, 2024
Marie A. Anderson, age 95, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024. Marie was born on February 21, 1929 in Leeds, Wisconsin. On June 11, 1949, she was united in marriage to Alvin Anderson in South Leeds, Wisconsin. Marie worked at the Wisconsin Porcelain Company in her younger years, and then she did childcare for many years in her home.
Marie...
Leroy "Skip" Berigan
Mar 6, 2024
Leroy “Skip” Berigan, age 90, peacefully passed away on March 6, 2024, with his wife of 69 years, Jeanne, by his side. Skip was born on May 23, 1933, at St. Mary’s hospital and was the son of LeRoy and Berniece Berigan. Skip lived most of his life in Madison, Wisconsin and was a loyal Badger fan. To his family,...
Dean D. Collins
Mar 6, 2024
Dean D. Collins, 85, of Fitchburg passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at his home. Dean was born in Milan, Michigan but always called Madison “home”. He joined the US Air Force in 1957 and proudly served in Explosive Ordinance Disposal around the world. While stationed at Truax Field in Madison, he met his future wife, Laura. He spent...
Mary Kathryn Geske
Mar 5, 2024
Mary Kathryn Geske peacefully became an angel at age 80 on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Mary was born in Janesville on December 23, 1943 to the late Russell J. and Lorraine A. (Sayre) Devitt. Mary grew up in Janesville until her family moved to Madison when she was a teenager. She graduated from West High School. After graduating, she began...
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