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.
Marlene Ann Crawford
Jan 17, 2026
Marlene Ann Crawford, age 85, of Poynette, WI, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, January 17, 2026.
Marlene was born on July 15, 1940, to Melvin and Violet (Farr) Marks in Dane, WI. She attended St. Michael’s Catholic Grade School in Dane and later attended Lodi High School.
On February 23, 1957, she married the...
Jean Fowler Fassett Lumley
Jan 17, 2026
Jean Fowler Fassett Lumley, born September 20, 1918, passed away peacefully at 107 on January 17, 2026. She was born in Newark, NJ to Hiram Leo Fowler and Mary Grimshaw Wadsworth Fowler. She graduated from Prospect Hill Country Day School. Jean married James W. Fassett on September 28, 1940. They moved to Chatham, NJ in 1949. After raising her children,...
Robert E Forbess
Jan 16, 2026
Robert Eugene Forbess, age 99, died peacefully on January 16, 2026 at Hebron Skilled Nursing Facility - a part of the Oakwood Village University Woods - in Madison, WI.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, George Madison Forbess and Eda Forbess, his first wife Jean, and his sisters, Virigina Banks and Marjorie Stevenson as well as nephews, John Stevenson....
Nick Baldarotta
Jan 16, 2026
Nick Baldarotta passed away peacefully at home on January 16, 2026. He was one week short of his 98th birthday.
Nick was born in Madison, Wisconsin on January 23rd, 1928, to Italian immigrant parents from Sicily. He lived in Madison his entire life proudly growing up in Madison's Greenbush neighborhood. He graduated from Madison Central High School in 1946 and received...
Marilyn Louise Heinz
Jan 16, 2026
Marilyn Louise (Literski) Heinz, age 66, of Trempealeau WI passed away on January 16th, 2026 at St Mary's Hospital in Madison, WI. She was born on May 18th, 1959 at St Francis Medical Center in LaCrosse, WI to Joe & Aggie (Henrich) Literski. She graduated from Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau High School in 1978.
On October 25th, 1980, she married Mark Heinz. They raised...
Carol Quale
Jan 16, 2026
Carol A. Quale, age 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 16, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by the love of her family.
Carol was born on August 2, 1941, the daughter of Ralph and Dorothy (Vogel) Bradley. On July 23, 1960, she was united in marriage to the love of her life, James E. Quale. Together, they built a...
Joseph Stoff
Jan 15, 2026
Joseph Gabriel Stoff passed away unexpectedly at Meriter Hospital in Madison, WI, on
Thursday, January 15th, 2026. He was 77 years old.
In early 2019, it was determined that Joe needed a pacemaker and defibrillator.
Eventually, it led to additional health issues, in which his health started to decline.
Joseph (better known as Joe) Stoff was born in Landshut, Germany, on March 21st, 1948.
He...
Kenneth F Disch
Jan 15, 2026
.Kenneth F. Disch, 82, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at UW Health East Hospital in Madison.
Ken was born on October 10, 1943 in Chicago to Francis and Helen (Dahlstrom) Disch.
He graduated from St. George High School in Illinois, graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago with an undergraduate degree, and did graduate studies at Vanderbilt University in...
Jeffrey Lawrence Henderson
Jan 15, 2026
MADISON, WI – Jeffrey Lawrence Henderson, age 81, died on Thursday, January 15, 2025, after a prolonged illness. Jeff was born on December 19, 1944 in Burlington, WI. A graduate of Waterford Union High School in 1963, Jeff excelled in sports, with an emphasis in both Football and Track. Post high school, Jeff continued as part of the family tradition...
Carolyn McVey
Jan 14, 2026
Carolyn McVey, beloved mother, grandmother, educator, and community member, passed away on January 14th at the age of 84. Born on November 14, 1941, in Dayton, Ohio, she was the daughter of Dwight and Josephine Coffman. Carolyn spent her childhood on the family dairy farm, where she developed a lifelong love for gardening and animals and learned the value of...
Ina O. Smolker
Jan 14, 2026
Ina O. Smolker, age 86, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026 with her loving daughters by her side. A celebration of Ina's life will be held at a later date. A full obituary will be published when completed. Please share your memories of Ina.
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Ruth Ellen Halvorson
Jan 14, 2026
Ruth Ellen Halvorson, 76, of South Bend, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Indiana. She was born on November 18, 1949 in Madison, Wisconsin to the late George and Frances (Corbett) Kirch. On October 18, 1969 she married Byron Alan Halvorson who survives. She is also survived by one son, Christopher Truman...
George Jacob Hess
Jan 13, 2026
George Jacob Hess was born October 20, 1925, and he died peacefully January 13, 2026. He was raised by his parents, Jacob and Helen Hess, on a modest family farm in Shohola, PA. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy at 17 years old amid World War II, and he officially joined the military on July 1, 1943 after graduating from...
Laurel "Lollie" Larson
Jan 13, 2026
Laurel "Lollie" Larson, age 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Oakwood East.
Lollie worked at CUNA Mutual Insurance company for many years and she showed an enthusiastic helpful attitude every day. She enjoyed playing cards, golf and spending time with friends and family after she retired.
Lollie enjoyed spending time with her “Sassy Sister” friends, many neighbors and...
Lowell Bakken
Jan 13, 2026
Lowell Bakken, age 90, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026, in Madison, the city where he was born on April 11, 1935, and proudly spent his life.
Lowell graduated from Madison West High School in 1953. In 1954, he entered the United States Marine Corps, serving his country with honor, and was stationed at Camp Lejeune until 1958. After completing...
Alex Nordness
Jan 12, 2026
Alexander Brandon Nordness, 40, of Madison passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026.
Alex was born on October 12, 1985 in Madison to Michael and Kathleen (Gruber) Nordness. He graduated Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District and studied at UW-Whitewater. Alex was previously employed by CDW Corporation, and was currently working at UW Health. He enjoyed the challenge of investigating difficult technical...
June Marie Collins
Jan 12, 2026
June Marie Collins (Taylor), 74of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, went to be with the Lord on January 12, 2026;Saved by Grace and faith in the finished work of the cross through our Lord Jesus Christ--
Loving mother, grandmother and professional advocate for the elderly, disabled, and youth. Endlessly resourceful, sincerely empathetic and eternally patient, June loved others selflessly with true compassion. We...
Stanley A. Skoumbouris
Jan 11, 2026
Stanley A. Skoumbouris, age 94, of Madison, WI, fell asleep in Christ on Sunday, January 11, 2026.
Born in Megalopolis, Greece, to the late Athanasios and Maria Skoumbouris, Stanley was a proud Greek immigrant, faithful Orthodox Christian, successful real estate developer, and incredible television salesman; but most of all, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, friend...
Henry John "Jack" Kruschek Jr.
Jan 10, 2026
Henry John “Jack” Kruschek Jr. passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026, at the age of 82, surrounded by his loving family.
Jack was born on October 21, 1943, to Henry Kruschek, Sr. and Clara (Meinholz) Kruschek. He was baptized on November 1, 1943, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Pine Bluff, Wisconsin, attended St. John Catholic School in Waunakee, and...
Ronald E. Lange
Jan 10, 2026
Ronald (Ron) E. Lange, age 90, of Waunakee died on Saturday, Jan. 10,2026 at Hattie’s Glen in Waunakee. He was born on Sept. 25,1935 in Madison, WI to Herman and Katherine (Halverson) Lange. Ron attended Waunakee High School before he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served from November 1953 through October 1957. During his service, he held the rank...
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