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.
Richard A. Wehler
Oct 17, 2024
Richard A. Wehler, AKA Rick, passed away on October 17, 2024 . He was born on November 28, 1949 in Springfield, OH. His family moved to Chicago and then on to Minneapolis. Eventually, they settled in their new home in Minnetonka, Minnesota.
Rick began his career in produce at a local store at age 16 while attending school. He continued to...
Frederick Teitgen
Oct 17, 2024
Fred Teitgen passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family and his many friends. He lived a full and successful life and expressed his deep gratitude for the blessings he had been given.
Fred and his identical twin brother, Herb, were born to Elizabeth Werner Teitgen and Robert Teitgen in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 10,...
Ryan Smith
Oct 16, 2024
McFarland - October 20, 2024 — It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Ryan Francis Smith, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, who passed away on October 16, 2024, at the age of 51.
He was born on October 18, 1972, in Green Bay, to the late Andrew “Pat” Smith Jr and the late Evelyn...
Michael Dennis Samolis
Oct 15, 2024
Michael Dennis Samolis, 75, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at home in Belleville, Wisconsin. He was born on July 30, 1949 in Rochester, NY, the son of Benny P. And Genevieve (Kotowski) Samolis.
Michael’s survivors include a brother, Mark, of Rochester, NY, and partner Joan Brooke of Belleville. Michael was preceded in death by his parents.
A memorial service...
Marilyn E. Fisher-Moyer
Oct 15, 2024
Marilyn E Fisher-Moyer, 75, of Belleville, Wisconsin, passed away on October 15th, 2024, at Azura Memory Care in Stoughton. She was born on December 6th, 1948, in Bergenfield, NJ. The daughter of Gustav and Else Quist, she married David Moyer on April 14th, 1984, in Hackensack, New Jersey.
Marilyn enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1970, following a family history of...
Hannelore Goodhue
Oct 15, 2024
Sun Prairie – Hannelore Goodhue, age 87, passed away on Tuesday October 15, 2024, at her home. She was born September 24, 1937, in Germany to the late Alfred and Babette (Reinhardt) Schlingmeier. She married Vernon Goodhue April 5, 1956, in Germany. She embraced her German culture and music, spending time with her family and friends, gardening, cooking. She enjoyed...
Dale Ralph Myrland
Oct 14, 2024
Dale Ralph Myrland died on Monday night, October 14th, 2024. He was 95 years old.
Born on June 19th, 1929 in Madison, Dale grew up in the Gregory Street neighborhood—almost all of it—living in eight or nine rented houses in that area before his mom and dad bought one at the top of Sheldon Street.
He attended Dudgeon Elementary School where he...
Liene Berzins
Oct 13, 2024
Liene Berzins, nee Holanders, was born in Latvia on May 25, 1944. She was a child of WWII. In October of 1944, Liene, along with her parents, and other relatives, left Latvia to escape communism. She and her family spent six years in German refugee camps, and in 1950, they were sponsored to the United States.
Liene grew up in Milwaukee...
Sharon K. Roth
Oct 12, 2024
Sharon K. Roth, age 72, died unexpectedly on Saturday, October 12, 2024 from an ongoing heart condition that had worsened in recent months. Sharon was born on September 14, 1952 to LaVerne (“Buddy”) and Laura (Kohlman) Acker. She graduated Middleton High School in 1970. She married Dan Roth on October 23, 1976, at St. Peter Catholic Church and was a...
Duane E. Lange
Oct 12, 2024
Duane E. Lange, Waunakee, good son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and friend died on Saturday, October 12, 2024. He was 91 years old.
Duane is survived by his sons, Tim, wife, Kathy and children Joe and Ellie, Todd, wife, Gail and children Jack, Claire and Kate and Tracey, wife, Jean and children Maddie, Ian and Colin. He is also survived by...
Karen T. Paulson
Oct 11, 2024
Carl & Inga Paulson were proud parents when Karen was born Jan 2, 1953. She joined her brother, Virgil, where they grew up on the family owned farm. Karen passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024 while residing at Skaalen Home in Stoughton, Wisconsin.
Karen attended West Koshkonong Country School until the 4th grade, then bussed to Stoughton to attend Kegonsa...
William H. "Bill" Spahn
Oct 11, 2024
William H. (Bill) Spahn, Lodi, WI and Tucson, AZ.
The family of William H. Spahn of Lodi, Wisconsin is saddened to announce his passing on October 11, 2024 at the age of 94 years.
Bill was born in Westport, Wisconsin on 12/30/1929 to Henry Aloysius and Vivian (Tierney) Spahn. He graduated from Madison East High School in 1948. He worked at Oscar...
Dorothy E. Powers
Oct 10, 2024
Dorothy Elaine Powers, age 94, of Waunakee died on October 10, 2024, after a long illness. She was born June 29, 1930 to Harry and Rose (Heller) Wellner on their farm in Marion Township, Grant, Co. WI, (between Boscobel and Fennimore). She married Keith C. Powers on October 1, 1948.
A 1948 graduate of Boscobel High School, Dorothy earned her Bachelor’s...
Hubert V. Moss Jr.
Oct 10, 2024
Hubert Vencill Moss, Jr.
Hubert V. Moss, Jr. passed away on October 10, 2024 after a long and blessed life. He was born on January 7, 1937 to Hubert V. Moss, Sr. and (Grace) Esther (Miller) Moss. Hugh grew up in Weirton, West Virginia where he was a good student and big brother to his sister, Margaret. He enjoyed golfing, playing...
Gloria M. Clemens
Oct 9, 2024
Gloria M. Clemens, age 81, passed away on October 9, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Born November 30, 1942 in Roxbury to Herman & Blanche (Breunig) Mack. Gloria graduated from Sauk High school in 1961. She married the love of her life Russell P. Clemens on September 4, 1961. They lived their life on their family dairy farm raising their...
Stephen P. Kilkus
Oct 9, 2024
Stephen P. Kilkus 1947-2024
Steve Kilkus was a really great guy who lived a pretty normal life, punctuated by lots of family time and lots of laughter. He and his wife Suzanne navigated their nearly 55-year marriage with grace, weathering the storms and savoring all the beauty, raising three witty and wildly successful children along the way.
Steve grew up in Chicago,...
Shelli M. Zickert
Oct 9, 2024
Shelli Marie Zickert (Halverson), age 65 of Deerfield, WI passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on October 9th, 2024. She was born September 30th, 1959 in Stoughton, WI, daughter of Judith and Harley Halverson. She married her high school sweetheart, Tom Zickert, on November 4th, 1978. They were married 46 wonderful years, together having four children and twelve grandchildren. Shelli...
Patricia Ann Boustany
Oct 8, 2024
DeForest- Patricia Ann Boustany, age 76, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. She was born in Madison on May 10, 1948 the daughter of Alice and Ralph Geishert.
Pat graduated from Mt. Horeb high school. She served in the U.S. Navy. Pat worked several years for WPS, and retired as a State of WI employee after 30 years. She...
Noel Edward Urben
Oct 8, 2024
Noel Edward Urben, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at his home in Middleton, Wisconsin. He was the son of Dr. Walter John and Anita Urben.
Mr. Urben spent over forty five years in New York, Milwaukee, and Chicago in commercial and investment banking and private equity. He was President of BT Capital Corporation, a subsidiary of Banker...
Maxine "Bubby" Weiss
Oct 8, 2024
Maxine “Bubby” Weiss peacefully passed away on October 8th, 2024.
She leaves behind a legacy of love – her beloved children, Shari (Eric) Zeldin and Todd (Roz) Weiss; her magnificent grandchildren, Emma (Milo), Jacob (Haley), Ben (Ella), Hannah, Veronica, Soul and Nora. She was a “Chosen Mother” to Amy Walden and Mickey Ryan, “Bubby” to so many, “Sister of the Heart”...
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