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.
Homer Jerome Vick
May 4, 2024
Homer Jerome Vick, age 100 years and two months, passed peacefully in his sleep on May 4, 2024, in his apartment at Milestone Senior Living Stoughton. Homer was born in Madison, Wisconsin to Della Melida Hjortland Vick and Homer Levi Vick on February 22, 1924. He was a lifelong resident of McFarland, WI.
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William J. "Bill" Murray
May 4, 2024
William J. Murray, 73, of Madison, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at SSM St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, surrounded by his loving family.
Bill was born in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, on March 27, 1951, the first son of James E. and Jeanne C. (O’Neil) Murray. Joining the family were his brother, Thomas John Murray and Margaret Ann Murray.
Bill...
Mary C. Swenson
May 4, 2024
Stoughton – Mary C. Swenson, age 81, passed away peacefully with her husband of 65 years by her side on Saturday May 4, 2024, at Azura Memory Care in Stoughton. She was born January 4, 1943, in Madison, WI to the late Ernest and Alice (Noyce) Culb. Mary met the love of her life Oscar “Weed” Swenson and they married...
Oscar N. Nelson Jr.
May 3, 2024
Cambridge, WI– Oscar Norman Nelson Jr., age 86, passed away peacefully on Friday May 3, 2024, at Oak Park Place in Janesville. He was born June 4, 1937, in Stoughton to the late Oscar Sr. and Gladys (Nygaard) Nelson. He attended Utica grade school and graduated from Cambridge High School in 1955. He married Ann B. Derr on July 5,...
Barbara Joyce Lippitt
May 3, 2024
Barbara passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, May 3rd at her home at The Heritage, Middleton.
Barbara was known for her deep faith and love of family. She was an accomplished knitter, cook and baker, and lavished those gifts on family and friends. Sharing her faith was deeply important throughout her adult life and she worked to bring numerous...
Nancy Peterman Mead
May 2, 2024
Nancy Peterman Mead, 86, passed away May 2, 2024 after a brief illness.
Nancy was born September 22, 1937 to Robert and Alice Peterman. She grew up in Wauwatosa, the consummate big sister, camping with her family and gardening with her Grandma Lou. She was a class officer and cheerleader at Wauwatosa High School. She moved to Madison and graduated with...
Kristopher Arthur Diehm, Sr.
May 2, 2024
We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved father, Kristopher ‘Kris’ Arthur Diehm Sr. He peacefully left this world on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at 2:30 pm in Madison, Wisconsin surrounded by his loved ones. Kris was born on March 29, 1951, in Wisconsin. His kindness, wisdom, and warm smile touched the lives of everyone who knew him.
Kris was a devoted...
Sibyl I. Carmichael
May 2, 2024
Sun Prairie – Sibyl Irene (Schlatter) Carmichael, age 89, passed away at Agrace HospiceCare on May 2, 2024, with her family by her side. Sibyl was born on April 8, 1935, at St. Catherine’s Hospital in East Chicago, IN. She was the second child of Irene (Samonson) Schlatter and Chester Schlatter. Their first child, John George “Jack” died as...
Megan E. Ellie
May 1, 2024
Megan Ellie passed away on May 1 at the young age of 28. She was born on September 18, 1995 to proud parents Laurie (Disrud) and Rick Ellie. Megan graduated from Waunakee High School in 2014 with aspirations to create change in the world. She graduated from UW – Whitewater and received her Masters Degree in Social Work. Megan...
Sheree Powless
Apr 30, 2024
Sheree Powless passed away from complications of kidney disease on April 30, 2024, surrounded by family and friends at UW Hospital. She was 80 years old.
Born December 7, 1943, Sheree was the only child of Jack and Izzy Williams, of Wauconda, Illinois. Her small-town childhood included summer days at Bangs Lake, rounds of golf at Pistakee, small jobs around her...
Lyle R. Wilson
Apr 30, 2024
Lyle Ricky Wilson, 73, of Stoughton, WI passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 as a result of complications from peripheral artery disease.
Lyle was born on April 17, 1951 to Ruth Pearl Miller and Lyle Arthur Wilson in Richland Center Wisconsin. After Lyle graduated in 1969 from McFarland High School he was drafted and served in the US Navy...
Ronald W. Krohn
Apr 30, 2024
Ronald (Ron) William Krohn, age 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 30, 2024, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Ron was born in Reedsburg, Wisconsin on November 13, 1941, to Erwin and Clara (Meister) Krohn. Ron’s love for baseball was instinctive. He participated in the first sanctioned Little League in Wisconsin, which was organized in Reedsburg...
Donald D. Pfahler
Apr 29, 2024
Donald “Don” David Pfahler Jr., 80, of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away on April 29 after a valiant battle against Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD).
Don was born on April 23rd, 1944 to Donald David Pfahler Sr. and Mae Genevieve Pfahler (nee Bevirt) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Don spent the first two years of his life living with his mother and maternal grandfather in...
James Alan Vertenten
Apr 28, 2024
James Alan “Jim” Vertenten, age 80, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Madison, Wisconsin.
Jim was born on April 9, 1944, in Chicago to Ellen and Walter Vertenten. He was a graduate of Loyola Academy (Wilmette, Illinois) earning his BBA from Loyola University, Chicago. Jim joined the United States Air Force and while serving as an officer, graduated from...
Henryk A. Walczyk
Apr 28, 2024
SUN PRAIRIE-- Henryk A. Walczyk, age 73, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024. He was born to Stanislaw and Marianna Walczyk in Poland in 1950. He immigrated to the United States in 1964.
In 1969, Henryk enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and ended up making it a 23 year-long career. He loved being a Marine, and he...
Mary C. McCloskey
Apr 28, 2024
Mary Catherine (Lamberty) McCloskey, of Sun Prairie Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at home on April 28, 2024 at the age of 82 surrounded by family and friends. Mary was born on August 18, 1941, in Middleton, Wisconsin.
Mary was the most loving, kind, and generous person to all who were fortunate to know her. Her family meant the world to her,...
Judith A. Brantzeg
Apr 28, 2024
Judith (Judy) Ann Brantzeg, 85, of Baraboo, WI, passed away peacefully on April
28th, 2024, at Maplewood of Sauk City. Judy Mankiewicz was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on October 16th, 1938 to Christian and Dorothy Mankiewicz. After graduating from Milwaukee Lutheran High School in 1957, Judy married Gerald E. Brantzeg on September 14th, 1957 at Zion Lutheran Church in Milwaukee and later...
Linda C. Margason
Apr 28, 2024
Linda “Lynn” Margason passed away on April 28, 2024. She was born on January 15, 1946 in Milwaukee, the eldest daughter to Mary Rita and Herbert David Margason.
After graduating from John Marshall High School, Lynn competed secretarial school at UW-Milwaukee. She worked her way from secretarial positions to the vice president of several marketing companies, including as the marketing director...
Nancy M. Everson
Apr 28, 2024
Nancy (Peil) Everson, age 75, of Sun Prairie, formerly of Menomonee Falls, WI passed away on Sunday, April 28 in Madison, Wisconsin. She was born on August 15, 1948 in Hartford, Wisconsin, the daughter of Margaret and Clifford Peil.
Nancy graduated from Menomonee Falls High School in 1966 and went on to study education at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire where...
Michael "Mike" D. Matheson
Apr 27, 2024
Michael D. Matheson, age 68, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at his home in Wisconsin Dells.
He was born in Stoughton, WI on May 25, 1955, son of Richard “Dick” and Phyllis (Gullickson) Matheson.
He married his best friend and soulmate, Connie (Houser) in Madison on May 21, 1977 before settling in Sun Prairie, WI....
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