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.
Shirley Ann Tinberg
Feb 9, 2024
MADISON
Shirley (Schuring) Ann Tinberg, age 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 9, 2024 at St. Mary’s Care Center. Born on November 16, 1934 in Union, IL to the late William and Mary Ann Schuring, Shirley grew up on a farm in Marengo, IL and graduated from high school there in 1952. She married Alvin Tinberg in 1955. Their only child Valerie became the sunshine of Shirley’s life.
In 1976, Shirley and Alvin opened Tinberg’s Grocery...
Joan Box
Feb 8, 2024
Joan Box passed away on Thursday February 8, 2024 at age 97. She was born in Harpenden, Hertfordshire in England, the fourth of a family of eight children. Her father was the statistician and geneticist Sir Ronald Aylmer Fisher and her mother was Ruth Eileen Fisher nee Guinness. She came to the US in 1958, where she met and married...
Anna Christine "Tino" Nielsen
Feb 7, 2024
Madison/Montello - Anna Christine “Tino” Nielsen, age 78, died on February 7, 2024. Anna was born on January 26, 1946, the daughter of Etlar L. Nielsen and Sarah Creecie Dyal Nielsen.
She attended Madison West Junior and Senior High School and graduated from there in 1964. She attended Stout State College in Menomonie and graduated from Gale Institute of IBM in...
Howard Goldberg
Feb 7, 2024
Madison - Attorney Howard Goldberg, 86 passed away on February 7th, 2024 after a battle with lung cancer. He was a 5 year survivor of pancreatic cancer. He was born in Madison, Wisconsin on July 4, 1937 to Mark Goldberg and Beatrice Reichenberg Goldberg. Howie grew up in Shorewood Hills and graduated from West High. He was an avid trumpet...
Judi L. K-Turkel
Feb 7, 2024
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Judith “Judi” Leah K-Turkel passed away on Feb. 7, 2024, at Our House Assisted Care in Cambridge, WI. She had just celebrated her 90th birthday with family on Jan. 3rd, eating cake and ice cream in grand...
Radha Sijapati
Feb 7, 2024
Radha Sijapati, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and an esteemed member of the community, passed away on February 7th, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Nepal, Radha married Krishna Sijapati in 1977 and embarked on a new journey to the United States, following in her husband's pursuit of further education. Radha and Krishna were married for nearly 47...
Herbert James Hellen
Feb 6, 2024
Herbert Hellen passed away peacefully in Madison, Wisconsin, on February 6, 2024, at the age of 91 from complications due to Alzheimer’s.
Herb was born in 1932 in Milwaukee to Allyn and Vera (Claridge) Hellen. His two older brothers were Wesley and Richard. The family lived on North 40th Street across from Washington Park. They attended Kingsley Methodist Church where...
Steven John Acker
Feb 6, 2024
Steven John Acker, age 72, of Dane passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 6th, 2024 at home. He was born on April 8, 1951 in Madison, the son of Herbert and Ruth Acker. He married Deborah Johnson on Dec. 4th, 1972 in Dane, WI. Steve attended St. Peter Catholic School in Ashton, WI. He graduated...
Richard F. "Dick" Acker
Feb 6, 2024
Richard F. "Dick" Acker age 73 of Waunakee passed away peacefully after a long illness at Waunakee Valley Senior Living on February 6, 2024.
He was born on August 17, 1950 to Jerome and Evelyn (Ballweg) Acker. Dick married Ruth (Zander) on June 24, 1972 at St. Mary's Catholic church. Dick was a devoted husband and a loving, caring father...
Dr. Edward Ehrlich
Feb 6, 2024
On February 6, 2024, family, friends and the community of Dr. Edward N. Ehrlich bid farewell to a beloved and distinguished figure whose life’s work spanned the worlds of military service and medical scholarship. Born in 1928 and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Dr. Ehrlich graduated from Central High School in 1944. He received a Bachelor of Science from the University...
Julie Ann Orlowski
Feb 5, 2024
In the words of Willie Nelson, Julie Orlowski was our "Angel who flew too close to the ground." Julie passed away at UW Hospital in Madison, WI, on February 5, 2024, at the age of 72.
Born in Michigan, Julie was the beloved eldest daughter of Kenneth “Lowell” and Nancy Larsen and the nurturing older sister to five siblings Mark (Diane),...
Barbara Jean Lindstrom
Feb 4, 2024
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Barbara Jean Lindstrom passed away on February 4, 2024 in the compassionate care of Agrace Hospice, Fitchburg, Wisconsin. Barb was born on October 18, 1933 to Paige and Rowena Lindgren in Minden Nebraska. She spent her younger years in Holdrege, Nebraska, graduating...
Gerald "Jerry/Gloomy" Karls
Feb 4, 2024
Gerald "Jerry/Gloomy" J Karls, age 61, went peacefully with the Lord on Sunday, February 4, 2024 surrounded by family after a 10 year courageous battle with cancer. He was born on August 23, 1962, the son of Roland "Punk" and LouAnn (Kessenich) Karls.
He grew up on the family farm in Dane where he learned the value of hard work. He graduated from Lodi High School in 1981. He worked at Yahara Materials for 39 years where he made many life long friends.
On November 16, 1996, he was...
Mary S. Quam
Feb 4, 2024
Stoughton - Mary Olson Quam passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 4, 2024. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, and friend. Mary is survived by her children, Teri (Dan) Kalagian and Eric (Nicole) Quam; grandchildren, Tyler and Amber Kalagian, Lauren Quam, Bradley Dowse, and Andrew Hankins; sisters, Sharon (Dennis) Heimann and Dawn Olson; nephews Dan, Paul, and...
Robert F. Stevenson
Feb 3, 2024
Robert F. Stevenson, age 59, passed away unexpectedly on February 3, 2024, at his home. He was born on November 5, 1964, son of Bill and Barbara Stevenson.
Rob was a talented man. He was a musician and craftsman who lived a simple life. He played many instruments and was a gifted saxophonist. He enjoyed being able to fix and remodel...
Benjamin Bruce Smith
Feb 3, 2024
Benjamin Bruce Smith, age 64, passed away Saturday evening, February 3, 2024 at UW Medical Center in Madison, WI after a short illness.
Bruce was born on July 15, 1959, to the late James H. (Skeet) Smith and Sarah Scarborough Smith. He was a graduate of Cochran High School, Class of 1977 and was deeply involved in the 4-H program. Bruce...
Darlene J. Hansen
Feb 2, 2024
After a life filled with adventure and kindness Darlene J. Hansen passed away peacefully at her home on February 2, 2024. She was born on October 27, 1943 in Chippewa Falls to Stanley and Mildred (Jennings) Holter and grew up in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, attending Eau Claire Memorial Senior High (1961) and UW-Eau Claire (B.S. 1966). She married Peter Hansen...
Donald Lee Pasch
Feb 2, 2024
Donald “Don” Lee Pasch, age 80 of Madison, died peacefully on Friday, February 2, 2024 at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veteran’s Hospice Center in Madison, WI. Don was born February 2, 1944 in Wilton, Wisconsin, the fourth son of Melvin and Irene (née Rickhoff) Pasch. He served in the United States Navy from 1962 to 1966. Don married the...
James Tietz
Feb 1, 2024
James Tietz, age 83, of Waunakee (formerly of Eau Claire) peacefully passed away on Thursday February 1, 2024. Jim was born in Eau Claire in 1940, the firstborn son of Ivan and Celina Tietz. Growing up on a farm, Jim developed a soft spot for animals, even having a pet monkey. Jim enjoyed exploring the quiet country roads in Wisconsin,...
Phillip Wilms
Feb 1, 2024
Phillip A. Wilms, 92, passed away peacefully in Spring, Texas on the evening of February 1, 2024. Phillip was born on December 16, 1931 and was the 5th of eight children born to Forrest and Lavina Wilms of Neenah, Wisconsin. He grew up on a farm known as “the 40” and as a youngster he was active in church and...
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