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.
James R. "Jim" Schmitz
Jul 15, 2025
A cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend James R. “Jim” Schmitz left his pain and suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease behind on July 15, 2025. He was born on July 25, 1936, the son of Sylvester & Norma Ella Lexa (Wendorff) Schmitz, in Sparta WI. He married Linda Marty on January 2, 1993.
He attended St John’s Evangelical Lutheran School and Sparta...
Brad Barnes
Jul 15, 2025
Brad Barnes, just 1 month away from his 65th birthday, passed away quietly at Hope & A Future on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. He was born August 29, 1960, in Lafayette, Indiana to Robert and Bettye (Burrell) Barnes. Despite the doctor’s suggestion to ‘put him away’ because of his Down syndrome diagnosis, they took one nurse’s advice to ‘just take...
Darlene G. Nesthus
Jul 15, 2025
Darlene G. (Kozlowski) Nesthus, age 66, from Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 after a battle with cancer. She was born on March 19, 1959 in Illinois to Paul and Eleanore (Ruszczak) Kozlowski.
Darlene worked at EDS/HP for 27 years and medically retired due to her MS diagnosis. She went on to live 30 years with her...
Mary Jones
Jul 14, 2025
Mary Laverne Van Hulle Jones, aged 97 years, died on July 14, 2025. She was born on a dairy farm near Oconto, Wisconsin on June14, 1928. Her parents were Leona (Reinhardt) and Louis Van Hulle. She attended Elm Grove grade school for eight years, then graduated Valedictorian of her class in 1945 from Oconto High School. She went to the...
Patricia "Tricia" Marie Gore
Jul 14, 2025
Patricia Marie Gore, affectionately known as Tricia, passed unexpectedly on July 14th 2025, in Madison, Wisconsin. Tricia is the cherished daughter of Richard(Deb) and Ruth Gore, beloved sister to Isabella Gore(Adam Reining) and Erica Gore(Lutia Fedozzi), treasured granddaughter of Glenn and Patricia Gore, and Willard and Isabelle Pierce, and adored aunt to Ricky and Violet. She was lucky to have...
Jane C. Storm
Jul 13, 2025
Jane Carole Storm, age 79, of Middleton, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully early Sunday July 13, 2025 at home surrounded by family. She was born September 22, 1945, daughter to Hartvig and Marie (Amundson) Iverson. Jane enjoyed living her childhood years in Whitehall, Wisconsin before moving to Sun Prairie, Wisconsin for her high school years. She studied at both UW LaCrosse...
Joyce Mae Williams
Jul 12, 2025
Joyce Mae Williams, born June 19, 1940, in Hustisford, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2025, at the age of 85 in Madison, Wisconsin. Joyce is the daughter of Clarence and Gladys (Randorf) Wentland.
In 1953, Joyce took great pride in her participation in the Million Penny March. A remarkable community effort initiated by the students at Arbor Vitae-Woodruff School....
Harold I. Blotner
Jul 12, 2025
Harold Blotner, age 99, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025. He was born October 3, 1925, in Haverhill, MA to the late Samuel Blotner and Ruth Mysel. He graduated from the University of Illinois with a BS in mechanical engineering. After graduating, he moved to Milwaukee, WI for work where he met his wife, Sue. They were married December...
Betty Lou Helen Stralow
Jul 11, 2025
Betty Lou Helen (Schmitt, Stone) Stralow, age 90, died on July 11, 2025 in Madison WI. She was born on July 18, 1934 to Richard & Martha (Geleng) Schmitt in Chicago IL.
Pre-deceased by husbands Reverend Robert (Bob) Stone, Jr., and Donald (Don) Stralow; son John; Daughter Kathryn (Kathi) Biller; daughter-in-law Shannon (McMullen); her mother and father; brother Bob; sisters Eleanor...
Darcia Mae "Darcy" Vosberg
Jul 11, 2025
Darcia (Darcy) M. Vosberg, age 92, passed away on July 11, 2025, at Waunakee Manor after a long, courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis & Dementia. Darcy was born on July 27, 1932, to Mary and Glenn Morrick in Madison, Wisconsin.
She was a Senior Outreach Worker and thoroughly enjoyed her time volunteering alongside her husband Eugene as an Emergency Medical Technician...
Gary Ray Doucette
Jul 11, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Gary (Duke) Doucette announces his passing on July 11, 2025, in Madison, Wisconsin. Gary Ray Doucette was born on August 17, 1943, in Antigo, Wisconsin, the youngest of 6 children, born to Ray and Irene Doucette.
Duke graduated from Antigo High School in 1961, later attending and graduating from The University of...
Norma Jewell Kindstrom
Jul 11, 2025
Oregon - Norma Jewell Kindstrom – It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our mother, Norma Jewell Kindstrom on July 11, 2025.
Norma was born on April 28, 1939, in Waterman, IL, the daughter of Carl and Eva (Crooke) Taylor. Norma was raised in DeKalb, IL and attended DeKalb High School. On August 27, 1966, Norma married...
Daniel Howard Stormer
Jul 10, 2025
We are heartbroken to announce that Daniel Howard Stormer, age 60, of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away on July 10th, 2025, from a rare and aggressive brain tumor. He was surrounded by his loving family and beloved puppies, Jax and Elli.
Dan was born in Madison on January 15, 1965, to Ron and Pat Stormer. From an early age, his independent spirit...
Robert W. Kaalberg
Jul 10, 2025
MARSHALL, WI —Robert “Bob” Kaalberg passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at his home. Bob was born on April 19, 1937 in West Liberty, Iowa to John and Marguerite (Sullivan) Kaalberg.
Bob played football in high school. His uncles took him to Iowa Hawkeye games in Iowa City. They would get knot-hole tickets for class="u_1908506868 widget-2d918b dmCustomWidget" data-lazy-load="false" data-title="" id="1908506868" dmle_extension="custom_extension" data-element-type="custom_extension" icon="false" surround="false" .00. Bob loved the game of...
Curt Ellmann
Jul 9, 2025
Curt J Ellmann, age 61 of Madison, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 9th, 2025 after courageously waging a 26 year battle with multiple sclerosis (MS). He was born October 23rd, 1963 in Milwaukee, WI, the son of William and Margaret Ellmann.
He left us with his humor intact. His dad jokes, puns, and life philosophy of "Could Be Worse" will...
Julianne O'Gara
Jul 9, 2025
Julie was born on November 21, 1935, to William and Phyllis McEntee in Detroit, Michigan. She grew up in Gross Point as one of four daughters, where she undoubtedly learned her lifelong conviction that movies were better when they included Humphrey Bogart.
In 1958, Julie made the bold, brave, and life-altering decision to leave her teaching career and marry her husband...
Frances "Fran" Leinweber
Jul 9, 2025
Frances “Fran” Leinweber died July 9, 2025 in Madison, where she was being cared for by family. Fran was born on August 13, 1932 in Oshkosh, WI. She was the first of five children of Harold and Mary Lord. On November 12, 1952 she married Ronald Leinweber with whom she had a son, Bruce, and a daughter, Wendy.
Fran was preceded...
Jonathan "Jon" Ambrose MacDonald
Jul 8, 2025
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Jonathan (Jon) Ambrose MacDonald, age 52, devoted father, son, brother, and beloved friend, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, in Carlsbad, CA.
Born on October 27, 1972, in Boston, Massachusetts, to Michael John and Kathryn Mary (McFadden) MacDonald, Jon was raised in Madison, Wisconsin where he cherished his Midwest upbringing spending his winters playing ice hockey and downhill...
Joseph G. Kalscheur Jr.
Jul 8, 2025
Joseph G. Kalscheur Jr., age 93, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2025. Joe was born on August 16, 1931, to Joseph Sr. and Johanna Kalscheur in Ashton, WI where he lived his entire life. He graduated in 1949 from Middleton High School. On September 6, 1955, he married the love of his life, Loretta Laufenberg. Together they continued farming...
Curtis George Meffert
Jul 7, 2025
Curtis George Meffert 86 of Waunakee, Wisconsin died peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, July 7, 2025. Curt was born in 1938, delivered by the country doctor, which was common in those days, to John and Lorraine (Garfoot) Meffert in their farmhouse in the town of Ashton, Wisconsin on Hwy 12. One of his chores as a young farm boy...
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