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.
Lucrezia Faith Cotton
Feb 23, 2024
Lucrezia “Lucy” Faith Cotton, age 77, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024. Lucy was born on November 27, 1946 in Chicago, IL to John and Myrtle (Garson) Cotton.
Lucy dedicated her life to the healthcare field, and she spent many years as a nurse’s aide. When she wasn’t working, Lucy loved motorcycle riding, finding a good buy at an...
Marguita W. Fox
Feb 23, 2024
Marguita W. Fox passed away on February 23, 2024.
Akron, Ohio was the birthplace of Marguita on May 1, 1928. She was the daughter of Russel A. and Myrel Frances (Butler) Fox. Preceding her in death were her parents, Russel and Myrel, and her younger brother, Russel A. Fox, Jr.
Marguita was a graduate of Case Western University in Cleveland, Ohio. After...
Ronald C. Bornstein
Feb 23, 2024
Bornstein, Ronald C., of Madison WI, died on February 23, 2024, at age 91. He is survived by his loving wife and soulmate of 64 years, Lorraine, daughter Carol Bornstein (Gene Ungar) of Arden, NC, sons Robert Bornstein (Kristen) of Cedarburg, WI and David Bornstein (Shelley) of Verona, WI, and eight grandchildren (Samuel Bornstein, Alexander Bornstein, Eli Bornstein, Victor Ungar, Bennett Ungar,...
Arnold J. Nelson
Feb 23, 2024
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Virginia Eadie Johnson
Feb 21, 2024
Virginia Eadie Johnson, 95, of Madison (formally Shorewood, WI), died peacefully in her home, February 21, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Virginia was born March 6, 1928, in Hanover, IL, to Clarence and Florence Eadie. Virginia loved her family deeply, enjoyed baking with her grandchildren, gardening, travelling and lifelong learning. She helped coordinate the North Shore School for...
Helene Williams
Feb 21, 2024
EVANSVILLE/STOUGHTON-Helene Williams passed away on February 21, 2024. She was born on November 7, 1953 to Frank and Helen (Cavlovic) Wutich in Kansas City, Kansas. She married the love of her life Tom Williams on March 3, 1973. She followed her husband to veterinary school in Columbia, MO, then moved to Evansville, WI, Lake of the Ozarks, MO, and finally...
Donald Lee Steckbauer
Feb 21, 2024
Stoughton – Donald Lee Steckbauer, age 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday February 21, 2024 at Stoughton Hospital. He was born April 28, 1934, in Aniwa, WI. to the late Frank and Dorothy (Meyers) Steckbauer. Donald married Nancy Mae Evans on June 16, 1956, in Salem, WI. He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin Whitewater, and later...
Linda Mae Rabehl
Feb 20, 2024
Linda Mae (Koepke) Rabehl, 81, of Madison, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.
Linda was born February 7, 1943 to Alfred and Leone Koepke in Portage, WI. She attended Portage schools in her youth. She also graduated from Madison Business College. She met Robert Gordon Rabehl, and they married in 1968. Robert preceded her in death. She first worked for...
Kristin A. Strandlie
Feb 19, 2024
Kristin Amy (Kampmeier) Strandlie (41) entered eternal peace on February 19, 2024 at UW Hospital, Madison, Wis. surrounded by family and friends.
She was born November 10, 1982 to Dennis and Ruth (Clark) Kampmeier in Madison, Wis. She was an avid livestock showman with feisty livestock. Exhibiting herefords, angus, crossbred steers and heifers and adding market sheep into the mix. Her...
Michael Anthony Neely
Feb 19, 2024
Michael Anthony Neely age 77 passed away after a long illness surrounded by family on February 19, 2024.
He was born July 6th, 1946 to Marie (Mack) Neely and Lawrence Neely in Roxbury , Wisconsin. Mike grew up in Roxbury attending St. Norbert’s grade school. His graduation from Sauk-Prairie High in 1965 was followed by his training and certification at Madison...
Marilyn M. Shirk
Feb 19, 2024
Stoughton/Racine – Marilyn Mae Shirk, age 81, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2024, at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg. She was born May 10, 1942, in Menominee, WI to Raymond and June (Doughty) Weier. Marilyn grew up in Racine and graduated from Horlick High School. She was a proud member of the Racine Elks marching band where she played...
Carole J. Bayer
Feb 18, 2024
Madison-Carole J. (Meier) Bayer passed away on February 18, 2024 from lung cancer at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on a farm in LaFayette Co, WI to Josephine and William Meier.
Carole started her education in a one room school house, then attended Darlington High school before graduating from Monroe High School in 1955. She continued her education at St Mary's...
Barbara Jean Olive
Feb 18, 2024
At age 93, Barbara Jean Olive (nee Nukow) passed away on February 18, 2024 after suffering from Alzheimer's Disease. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years Harry E. Olive Jr., and sons Philip and Christopher. Barbara leaves behind her children Judith Bezdecny, Peter (Jill) Olive, Michael (Melissa Barclay) Olive, Mary (Mark) Saunders, Geraldine Podany, Catherine (Eric...
Lucille Agnes Clemens
Feb 17, 2024
Lucille “Lucy” Agnes Clemens, age 90, passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 17, 2024, after a hard-fought battle with cancer.
Lucy was born in the township of Vienna on September 23, 1933, to parents John and Anna “Keller” Koch. She was the fifth of six children. Lucy attended Lodi High School. She married Floyd Clemens on June 9, 1953...
Pat Keane Foersterling
Feb 17, 2024
Pat Keane Foersterling “Mommo”, 80, of Markesan, WI, died peacefully in her sleep on February 17, 2024. Daughter to Joseph Patrick Keane and Grace Kueter Keane and sister to Luella Krass. She is survived by her children, Karen (Steve) Tardrew, James (Mary) Foersterling, John (Kelly) Foersterling; grandchildren Kelsey, Jack, Sydney, Thomas, Sean, Patrick, Marielle, Charlie, and great grandchild Raeya Sole.
Pat...
Chloe A. Weber
Feb 17, 2024
Chloe Ann Weber, age 80, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at her home in Waunakee. She was born on July 6, 1943 in Redlands, California to Arthur and Marion (Horton) Young.
Chloe was a volunteer at Outreach in Edgerton for many years. She truly enjoyed helping people. Chloe was an awesome mother; she was always there when you...
Gerald J. Maly
Feb 17, 2024
Gerald J. Maly
93
Waunakee
Waunakee – Gerald J. Maly, 93, passed away on February 17,, 2024. He was born in the town of Dane to Hubert and Elizabeth (Statz) Maly and graduated from Sauk City High School. He later attended DeVry Technical Institute in Chicago and proudly served the Army in Korea. Jerry married Dorothy Karls on Sept 6, 1956, at St. John’s...
Martin "Marty" Quinlan Jr.
Feb 17, 2024
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Martin “Marty” Quinlan Jr., age 63, of McFarland, WI passed away Saturday February 17, 2024 surrounded by his family following a brief illness. Marty was born on May 10, 1960 in Elkhorn, WI to Martin Quinlan Sr. and Carol (Berg) Quinlan. He was the oldest of 3 sons.
Marty spent most of...
Maria Dubrovsky
Feb 16, 2024
Maria Dubrovsky passed away Friday, February 16, 2024 at her home following two-and-a-half-year battle with lung cancer.
Maria was born on January 11, 1944, in the city of Kirov, USSR to Lev and Elizabeth Makharinsky during WWII, third of four sisters. After the war, family returned to their native Kyiv, Ukraine.
Maria married Roman in 1970 and had her only daughter in...
Donald N. Goeden
Feb 16, 2024
Donald N. Goeden, age 84, of Dane, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 16, 2024. He was born on Jan 16, 1940, in Dane, WI, the son of Joseph and Bertilla (Breunig) Goeden.
Don farmed with his dad and his brothers help before taking over the farm after his father’s death. He was a member of St. Michaels church. He enjoyed...
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