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.
Sue Locke
Nov 19, 2024
Stoughton – Susan “Sue” Locke, age 74, passed away on November 19, 2024 at U.W. Hospital in Madison. She was born to Ardis and Roy Peterson on February 15, 1950, joining brothers William and james and later joined by sister Debra and brother Charles making the family complete.
As a child in the 1950’s she spent hours outdoors playing with her...
Bandulasena Jayawickrema
Nov 18, 2024
Bandulasena Jayawickrema, age 80, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 18, 2024 at the University Hospital in Madison. He was born in Sri Lanka on December 27, 1943, the son of John Appuhami Jayawickrema and Alice Dias Siriwardana Samaraweera. Bandulasena worked as a Postmaster in Sri Lanka. He and his beloved wife, Hemalatha, came to the United States in 2003.
Bandulasena...
Bonnie L. Zaemisch
Nov 18, 2024
Bonnie L. Zaemisch, Stoughton, passed away Monday, November 18, 2024, at Stoughton Hospital. Bonnie was born on August 15, 1952, in Madison, Wisconsin, to Clarence & Gladys (Anderson) Zaemisch. Bonnie attended DeForest schools and graduated from DeForest High School in 1971. She worked for 39 years at the Clack Corporation in Windsor, retiring on November 17, 2017.
Bonnie was an avid...
Patricia Louise Koval
Nov 18, 2024
Patricia Louise Koval (Riley) of Madison, Wisconsin passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024, at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. Known to friends and family as "Pat" or "Patty," she was born on February 11, 1938, in Ashland, Wisconsin, to Emmett and Louise Riley (Bitzer). Patricia attended Northland College and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, earning a Bachelor of Science in...
Norman D. Sagami
Nov 17, 2024
Madison: Norman Sagami, born February 2, 1942, died November 17, 2024 after a battle with prostate cancer and dementia. Norman graduated from Mazomanie High School in 1960 where he played football, basketball (nearly went to state), and baseball for the Mazo Midgets. He was in the Army from February 1965 to December 1966 in the Signal Corp. He worked for...
Caryl B. Biege
Nov 17, 2024
Sun Prairie - Caryl Beth Biege, age 74 of Sun Prairie died on Sunday November 17, 2024, peacefully at her home. Caryl was born on May 13, 1950 in Portage WI, the daughter of Herman Ziehmke and Jean (Martin) Ziehmke. She worked at Madison Gas and Electric from 1968 until retiring after 38 years. She also worked part time for...
Charles C. Lyke Jr.
Nov 17, 2024
Charles Lyke Jr. was born on April 12, 1943, in Fort Atkinson to the late Charles and Rosetta Lyke. He grew up in Fort Atkinson where he graduated high school in 1961, joining the Fort Atkinson National Guard in 1960, where he served for over 20 years.
He married his wife Clarice on April 3, 1975, and moved to Stoughton shortly...
Pauline Mildred Klima
Nov 16, 2024
Pauline Mildred Klima, age 76, beloved mother of two and grandmother of two, passed away peacefully in the early hours of November 16th, 2024, surrounded by family, following a long and courageous battle with breast cancer.
Born in 1948 in Wisconsin, Pauline was raised with her three siblings, Linda, Janet, and Larry, who were all surrounded by a large family of...
Jean Statz
Nov 16, 2024
Jean Statz, 87, of Martinsville, died surrounded by family at Brookdale Stonefield Memory Care in Middleton, on Saturday, November 16, 2024. She was born August 8, 1937, to Anton and Henrietta (Zander) Laufenberg, and grew up on the family farm in Pine Bluff.
She married Roman Statz on August 9, 1956, at St. Mary's of Pine Bluff Church, and then farmed...
Kathryn "Katie" Lynn Plesac
Nov 14, 2024
Kathryn “Katie” Lynn Plesac, age 54, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2024, surrounded by her family. During her six-year battle with cancer, she inspired so many with her amazing positivity, optimism, and thoughtfulness. She truly lived her life to the fullest and we will always cherish our memories of her.
Katie was born in Madison, WI on January 14, 1970,...
Marilu LaMorgese
Nov 14, 2024
Marilu La Morgese, 79, passed away peacefully on Thursday November 14, 2024 with her two daughters by her side. She was the second to youngest of 11 children and her parents where Salvador Fernandez and Anna Maria Fernandez. Marilu was born and raised in Guadalajara Mexico where she met her Husband Robert S. La Morgese while she was attending the...
Ellen Rae Griffin
Nov 14, 2024
Sun Prairie – Ellen Rae Griffin, age 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday November 14, 2024, at Oakwood East in Madison. She was born April 21, 1938, in Stoughton to the late Clarence and Sarah (Schindler) Olson. Ellen Rae married James Griffin on February 15, 1958. She worked for many years as an accountant clerk at a Credit Union.
Ellen Rae...
Kathryn Nyhof
Nov 14, 2024
STOUGHTON – Kathryn Elsie Nyhof, age 85, went home to the Lord on November 14, 2024. Kathy was born in Edgerton, Minnesota on March 29, 1939, the youngest of the four children of George and Alice (Eernisse) Westenberg. She met Calvin Nyhof while attending Northwestern College in Orange City, IA, where she earned a BA degree in Education.
Kathy and Cal...
David T. Cuff
Nov 14, 2024
David Truman (Trueman) Cuff
August 14, 1923 - November 14, 2024
One of the very greatest members of The Greatest Generation passed peacefully at age 101, surrounded in love by his family, on November 14, 2024.
David Cuff was born August 14, 1923, in Portage, WI, to George Edward Napoleon Cuff and Estelle Frances (Moss) Cuff. He was the youngest of five siblings...
Marlin G. Marohl
Nov 14, 2024
Sun Prairie – Marlin Gerald Marohl, age 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday November 14, 2024, at Prairie Gardens Assisted Living in Sun Prairie. He was born February 3, 1935, in Cecil, WI to the late Carl and Anita (Schulz) Marohl. Marlin graduated from Oconto Falls High School in 1953. He served his Country for 2 years in the United...
Edward J. Prendergast
Nov 13, 2024
MADISON - Edward J. Prendergast, MD, 77 of Madison, WI, passed away at home surrounded by his family on November 13, 2024.
Ed was born in St. Louis, MO on August 5, 1947, the son of Francis and Loretta (Colvin) Prendergast.
Ed graduated from Chaminade College Preparatory School in St. Louis, MO in 1965. He graduated from Washington University, St. Louis with...
Sophie Marie Healy
Nov 13, 2024
Sophie M. (Bonanno) Healy, age 92, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at SSM St. Mary’s Health Care Center. Sophie was born on October 2, 1932 to Antonio and Antonina Bonanno in the Italian Greenbush Neighborhood of Madison.
Sophie lived her entire life in Madison and, together with her husband John, raise 6 children in the city. Sophie is survived...
Constance Fox
Nov 12, 2024
Constance Roberta Barnes Fox passed away on November 12, 2024 from heart failure. She was born to Robert H. and Christine Amalia (Legreid) Barnes on August 15, 1947 at St. Mary’s hospital in Madison, WI. Connie was baptized, confirmed, and married at Bethel Lutheran Church, Madison WI.
Connie graduated from Madison West High class of 1965. She attended UW-LaCrosse and UW-Madison...
Vincent Angelo Citarella
Nov 12, 2024
Our precious baby boy, Vincent Angelo Citarella was born on September 13, 2024 at 7:45 am, and passed away in the arms of his loving mother (Ashley Citarella), on November 12, 2024 at 7:55 pm, knowing nothing but love and kindness. He was just a few hours shy of being 2 months old.
Vincent was born at 24 weeks gestation at...
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