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.
Sean S. Stumpf
Jan 9, 2024
Madison - Sean Stephen Stumpf, 48, passed away unexpectedly on the morning of Tuesday, January 9th, 2024 at St. Mary’s hospital in Madison, Wi.
Sean was born on September 27th, 1975, to Stephen Stumpf and Lonnie Steinhauer (Fenne) in Madison.
After graduating from Madison East high School, he went on to join the United States Marine Corps. After, he...
Stephen "Steve" P Beckett
Jan 9, 2024
Deerfield – Stephen Peter Beckett passed away at UW Hospital on January 9, 2024, with family at his side. He was born on October 24th, 1958, the second son of Llewellyn and Joan Beckett. He was a lifelong resident of Deerfield, Wisconsin where he served on the volunteer fire department for many years. He worked at Sta-Rite before beginning...
Suzanne K. Oberhauser
Jan 9, 2024
Suzanne (Sanny) Kennon Oberhauser passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 9, 2024 with family at her side.
Sanny was the youngest child of the late Ralph and Mabel Kennon. She was born on March 6, 1933, “the day the banks closed”. She was raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota and spent many summers with her family at Beautiful Bass Lake...
Justin M. Sprague
Jan 8, 2024
Justin Michael Sprague, 34, left this world late afternoon on January 8th, 2024.
Justin was born to Gerald Michael Sprague (deceased) and Patricia Valencia on October 6, 1989 in Lancaster, Ohio. Justin graduated high school in 2006 from Pusan American School in Pusan, South Korea. He moved to Sun Prairie, WI in 2009 where he met his longtime partner, Lee...
Susan A. Owen
Jan 8, 2024
Susan A Owen, a resident of the Madison area for nearly 50 years, died suddenly of natural causes on Monday January 8, 2024, at her home in Stoughton. She was 72.
Born October 7, 1951, and raised on a small dairy farm in western Wisconsin, Susan was the daughter of the late Donald and Mable Levendoski. Susan earned a...
Joanne Drinkwine
Jan 7, 2024
Joanne M. Drinkwine
December 25, 1938 – January 7, 2024
Born on Christmas Day 1938, to Leon and Mary (Verkeyn) Vandenberghe. She lived in Superior, WI and was a proud graduate of Cathedral High School class of 1956. She remained close friends with several classmates throughout her life. On October 27, 1957, she married Clifford “Buzz” Drinkwine, beginning their 52-year...
Bert N. Adams
Jan 6, 2024
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Bert Newton Adams, age 91, of Madison, Wisconsin died on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Agrace Hospice Residence in Fitchburg after 3 days there, following a year-long struggle with health issues. Bert was born in Philadelphia, PA to William Walter and Beulah Adams in 1932, and lived in Wayne, PA until 1944 when his family moved to Kansas City,...
Esperanza Rivera
Jan 5, 2024
Esperanza Rivera was born on June 12, 1983, in Chicago, Illinois to Ruth Rivera and Julio Perez. Esperanza is the first-born daughter of 3 and the most loved “Titi” of 12 nieces and nephews. She was a brave, generous person with a heart of gold.
Esperanza “Baby Girl” Rivera aka Beautiful Green-Eyed Baby, was my warrior that was so...
Lila Tesch
Jan 5, 2024
Lila Tesch, age 68, of Stoughton WI, passed away on January 5th, 2024 at the Stoughton Hospital. Born on August 15th, 1955 to Kenneth and Mary Neuenschwander in Monroe WI, she retired to live with her partner Kathleen in the city of Stoughton.
Lila is survived by Kathleen "Kitty" Gilbert, her faithful partner, as well as her loving children: Angela...
Thomas L. Walsh
Jan 5, 2024
Thomas L. Walsh passed away at the age of 90 peacefully at home on January 5th surrounded by his family.
Thomas was born in 1933 to Ambrose and Mildred Walsh in Joliet. He was married to the love of his life, Barbara J. Walsh (nee Zupancic) for 61 years. He is survived by his wife, Barbara, and their three children, Brian...
Elmira Schultz
Jan 4, 2024
Elmira (Myra) Ann Schultz, age 96, passed away January 4, 2024.
Myra was born in Rib Falls, Wisconsin on August 31, 1927, the sixth of eight children of Edwin and Etta Baumann. Elmira grew up on a dairy farm and often told colorful stories of her childhood adventures. She enrolled at the University of Wisconsin in 1944 and graduated with a...
Gary J. Hack
Jan 4, 2024
Madison- Gary J. Hack, age 71, passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at Meriter Hospital. He was born in Madison on January 28, 1952, the eldest of three children to Harold and Helen Hack.
On August 1, 1974 he married the love of his life, Kathryn Haas. Together they enjoyed gallivanting on...
Marcella Mae Raberding
Jan 4, 2024
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Marcella Mae Raberding (Gamby), 91, passed away January 4, 2024. She was born April 30, 1932 in Cherokee Township, Arkansas to Ray and Thelma Jenks. After graduating from Harper High School (KS) she focused on...
Lou Ann Hultgren
Jan 3, 2024
Lou Ann Hultgren, age 92 passed away on 01/03/24 in Madison, WI. Born in Cuba City, Wisconsin to Keith and Alice (Gundry) Brewer on March 5, 1931, Lou Ann moved to Madison, WI at an early age and then graduated from Central High School in 1949. She married George Masino and raised six children. Lou Ann worked for Hoffman House...
Patricia M. Gunn
Jan 2, 2024
Patricia Mary Gunn (nee’ Wendt) was born on August 11, 1957 at the US Army Hospital in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri and passed away on January 2nd, 2024 at UW Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin.
Her father, Robert Wendt Sr., a WWII and Korean War veteran, was serving at Fort Leonard Wood as First Sergeant during his 20-plus...
Ross A. Bird
Jan 2, 2024
Sun Prairie- Ross A. Bird, age 80, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at Sienna Meadows Memory Care of DeForest. He was born in Beloit on December 29, 1943 the son of Joseph and Lucille (Hartshorn) Bird. Ross married Thelma Vance on June 4, 1966 at United Methodist Church in Clinton, WI. His work life started as a paperboy for Beloit Daily News followed by a stint at Country...
Melissa "Missy" Schowalter
Dec 31, 2023
Melissa “Missy” Schowalter, age 36, passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 31, 2023. She was born in Madison, Wi. On June 17, 1987. United to Eric Schowalter on March 10, 2007.
Missy graduated from Horicon High School in 2005. She continued to work thru higher education culminating in her Masters degree from Herzing University in 2016. Through her time she accumulated...
Mark Alan Albanese
Dec 31, 2023
Mark Alan Albanese was born on April 24, 1951 and died peacefully at home on December 31, 2023 after a 20 year battle with an aggressive form of prostate cancer.
Mark was born in Kansas City and grew up in Omaha. He attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where he was a letterwinner for the Cornhusker gymnastics team. He graduated with...
Walter “Wally” Hellenbrand
Dec 31, 2023
Walter “Wally” Hellenbrand
January 10, 1938-December 31, 2023
Middleton – Walter M. Hellenbrand, age 85, passed away on December 31, 2023. He was born on January 10, 1938 in Ashton WI, he was a wonderful and caring grandfather, father, husband, brother, uncle and friend to many.
Walter in his early years worked on the family farm and then...
Lyle Dean Gruen
Dec 31, 2023
SERVICE UPDATE DUE TO WEATHER. RESCHEDULED SERVICE INFORMATION IS LISTED BELOW.
Lyle D. Gruen, 87, of Madison passed away at home on Sunday morning, December 31, 2023. Lyle was born in La Crosse, WI on September 30, 1936, to the late Adolph and Mathilda (Schendel) Gruen who resided in Wilton, Wisconsin. On October 19, 1957, Lyle married Janet A. Ristow...
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