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.
Thomas Joseph Weiler
Dec 17, 2023
Thomas Joseph Weiler, professor emeritus of physics, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2023, at the age of 74, after enduring a progressive neurodegenerative variant of Parkinson’s disease. Tom was born on May 5, 1949, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Patricia R. (O’Meara) and Dr. Joseph T. Weiler.
It is a challenge to describe Tom’s colorful life. His...
Donovan Lee Quam
Dec 17, 2023
Donovan Lee Quam, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and proud Madison West and University of Wisconsin alumnus, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2023, in Madison, Wisconsin. He was 85 years old.
Donovan was born to Obert and Lorraine Quam in Edgerton, Wisconsin, on October 27, 1938. He grew up in Madison, where he attended Madison West High School and...
Beverly R. Duncan
Dec 17, 2023
Duncan, Beverly R.
Madison: Beverly R. Duncan, age 92, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, Dec 16, 2023 at the Waunakee Valley Senior Living Home in Waunakee, WI. She was born on April 23, 1931, the daughter of Harold and Frances Huntington. She moved to Madison after graduating from high school where she attended the Madison Business...
Melisa Myrtice Harness
Dec 17, 2023
Madison - Melisa “Lisa” Myrtice Harness, age 57, went home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 17, 2023. Melisa was born on May 14, 1966, in Madison, WI. She was the daughter of Elaine (Nordness/Withers) and Melvin Harness. Melisa loved to spend time with her family and friends, fishing, watching sports, attending music events, live venues, holiday events and art. ...
Jean M. Bonin
Dec 17, 2023
Jean Marie Bonin died on December 17th, 2023 at age 83. She was born on June 5th, 1940 in New London, Connecticut to Regis (Tracy) and Robert A. Bonin. She attended St. Patrick’s Grade school and Madonna High School, both in Mauston Wisconsin. Jean received a 4-year academic scholarship to attend Alverno College in Milwaukee. While there, she was...
Nathan Earl Stoll
Dec 17, 2023
Nathan E. "Nate" Stoll, age 81 of Waunakee passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at St. Mary's Hospital, Madison. He was born on December 8, 1942, in Monroe, WI, the son of Mary (Miller) and Charles Stoll. He graduated from South Wayne High School in 1961 and married the former Sandra Elaine...
Sally Eileen Marshall
Dec 16, 2023
Sally Eileen Marshall
81
Lodi
of Lodi passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at her home/residence in Lodi, Wisconsin.
Sally was born on 10/27/1942 in Monroe, Wisconsin, the daughter of John and Marian (Schultz), Stocker. She graduated from Monroe High School in 1960
She met the man of her dreams and married Donald D. Marshall on 12/1/1964, in Monroe,...
John F. Laufenberg
Dec 15, 2023
NOTE: LIVESTREAM OF JOHN'S FUNERAL MASS WILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER THE MASS WITH A LINK TO ST. ALBERT THE GREAT SITE.
John F. “Jack” Laufenberg, age 86, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023 after his two-year battle with Alzheimer’s. He was born on August 8, 1937, in Madison to Anton and Henrietta (Zander) Laufenberg.
Jack graduated from Mt. Horeb...
Robert M. Ross
Dec 15, 2023
Robert M. “Bob” Ross, age 68, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 15, 2023. He was born on March 15, 1955 in Madison, the son of Malcolm Le Roy Ross and Norma Cowan-Ross-Szabo. He was a 1973 graduate of Oregon High School in Oregon, WI.
Bob married Jane Spelbring Pierce Ross on 9-12-09 In Baraboo, Wi. He was a welder...
Carla A. Nordness
Dec 14, 2023
Sadly, on December 14th, 2023, at 12:30 AM, Carla Ann Nordness, passed away at UW Hospital in Madison, after battling an infection in her heart valve for a few weeks. She was surrounded by friends and family at the time of passing and was at peace.
Born in Milwaukee to Allen and Patsy, Carla grew up with her older...
Cecelia Anna Speel Zwicker
Dec 14, 2023
Cecelia Zwicker
101
Sun Prairie/Waunakee
Cecelia Anna Speel Zwicker, age 101, of Sun Prairie passed away on Thurs., Dec. 14, 2023 in Madison, WI. She was born on April 28, 1922 in Appleton, WI, the daughter of Anna Keilman Speel Hart and Juluis M. Speel.
She married John H. Zwicker on July 9, 1949 in Appleton. Cecelia attended Lawrence College in Appleton for two...
Gerald Jon "Jerry" Beckman
Dec 14, 2023
Gerald Jon “Jerry” Beckman, age 83, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2023. He was born on November 29, 1940 to Milo and Grace (Salava) Beckman. He was a lifelong resident of Madison where he met and married his high school sweetheart Elaine (Jacobson) on May 11, 1962. Over 61 years together they traveled across the country as Jerry learned...
Carol S. Vondrasek
Dec 14, 2023
Oregon- Carol S. Vondrasek, age 78, peacefully entered her eternal home on Thursday, December 14, 2023 with her family at her bedside. She was born in Elgin, IL on July 15, 1945, the daughter of Herschel and Dorothy Johnson.
Carol and her family moved to WI in the 1970’s where she worked at Lake Waubesa Bible Camp. She volunteered...
Christine Labinski
Dec 14, 2023
Christine Labinski, age 70, passed away on December 14th 2023, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. Christine was born on April 25th, 1953 in Gramby, Massachusetts to Arthur and Miriam Hannum.
Chris grew up in Madison and attended West Highschool, graduating in in 1971. After high school, Chris went on to enroll at UW Hospital school of Diagnostic...
Harry C. Hinze
Dec 13, 2023
Harry C. Hinze passed away on December 13, 2023 at his home in Madison, at the age of 93. Harry was born on July 18, 1930 to Tillie G. (Thorson) and Henry F. Hinze in Middleton, WI. He was the first son born following four older sisters, and so he was known as “Sonny Hinze” until his family moved to...
Debra Miyazato
Dec 12, 2023
Stoughton – Debra Miyazato, age 68, of Stoughton passed away on December 12, 2023 at U.W. Hospital and Clinics. She was born on November 9, 1955 in Wells, MN, the daughter of Elrid and Dolores Simmons.
Deb was a generous friend, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was an avid artis in Rosemaling, leaving behind a legacy of her art. ...
Edith M. Christensen
Dec 12, 2023
Stoughton - Edith Christensen, 89, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2023. Edie was born on January 22, 1934 to Herman and Elizabeth Kopke. She and her twin brother Elmer were #’s 9 & 10 to the family.
Edie was milking cows at her brother Merle’s farm and that is where she met Lennie. They married in 1955 on...
Lorna Lee Everson
Dec 11, 2023
MIDDLETON—Lorna Lee Everson, age 81, passed away at her home on Monday, December 11, 2023. She was born on March 17, 1942 in Reedsburg, WI, the daughter of Adelbert and Ethel (Nelson) Everson.
Lorna graduated from Wisconsin Dells High School in 1960. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree from UW-Whitewater in 1964.
Lorna was a teacher for a short time...
Audrey Mae (Reis) Weihaupt
Dec 11, 2023
Audrey Mae (Reis) Weihaupt
Waunakee/Evergreen, CO
Jan. 8, 1932 – Dec. 11, 2023
Audrey Mae (Reis) Weihaupt, 91, passed away on December 11, 2023. She was born January 8, 1932, in the Town of Westport, Wisconsin on the Reis Brothers family farm at the northwest corner of Highways K and Q to Agnes (Fleiner) and Henry Reis. Audrey...
Sue Balistreri
Dec 11, 2023
Sue Balistreri, age 84, of Waunakee/De Forest, passed away in her home surrounded by loved ones on December 11, 2023. For the past year, Sue worked hard to fight her cancer diagnosis and live each day with hope and love. Sue was born on March 19, 1939, in Cazenovia, WI, the daughter of Leonard and Kitty Jax (Ferguson).
Sue is...
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