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.
Christiane Bruns
Apr 6, 2024
Christiane Bruns, age 99, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024. She was born in Chatelet, Belgium on January 28, 1925 to Albert and Paula (Morton) Chavepeyer. She led an incredible and full life. She spent most of her childhood in Belgium. In 1930 her father, an artist, moved the family to Paris so he could produce commercial art posters....
Lois Ann Nelson
Apr 6, 2024
Stoughton - Lois A Nelson, age 86, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sat. April 6, 2024, with her husband by her side. Lois was the daughter of Elwood & Ione (Busch) Broughton. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Lois is survived by her husband Jerome (Jerry) of 68.5 years; daughter Kristin...
Lee Allen Littmann
Apr 6, 2024
Lee Allen Littmann went to be with the Lord Saturday April 6, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin at the age of 74. He was survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Julie and Lloyd Arnold, his nieces and their families, Lindsey (Jared) Koerten, Elise and Luke Koerten, and Kristin (Cameron) Studer and...
Russ Hellenbrand
Apr 6, 2024
WAUNAKEE – Russ Hellenbrand, age 64, left this earth on Saturday, April 6, 2024 due to heart complications at UW Hospital.
Russ was well known for his quick wit and storytelling ability. He was the only-a-stranger-once, shirt-off-his-back kind of guy with a laugh you won’t forget. He was passionate about sports – bowling (of course!), softball, football, and loved a...
Diane E. Hensen
Apr 6, 2024
Mom was born on March 6, 1941 to Mathew and Lucy (Kalscheur) Hellenbrand. She graduated from Waunakee High School in 1959. Diane married Robert H. Hensen on September 26, 1961 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Waunakee. They were married for 62 years. She is survived by her husband Bob; children, Dean (Jill) Hensen, Carrie (Dan) Sutton, Dale (Carlyn) Hensen;...
Mark A. Gretebeck
Apr 5, 2024
Mark Allen Gretebeck, passed away on April 5, 2024. He was born on April 12, 1960 in Stoughton, WI, a son of Edwin and Angeline (Hull) Gretebeck. Mark graduated from Stoughton High School in 1979. On October 23, 1982, Mark was united in marriage to high school sweetheart, Laurel Halverson, in Stoughton. After high school, Mark worked on the family...
Robert Allen Rancourt
Apr 4, 2024
Rancourt, Robert Allen
Waunakee, WI – Robert Allen Rancourt, age 91, passed away on April 4, 2024.
He was born on March 26, 1933 in Lowell, MA, the son of Leo and Mildred (Hoag) Rancourt.
He graduated from St. Mary’s Boys’ High School in Lynn, MA; and later attended U-Mass Teachers College. During college, he enlisted in the Air Force serving during the Korean...
Richard "Dick" Lee Wilfong
Apr 4, 2024
Richard “Dick” L. Wilfong
December 11, 1940 - April 4, 2024
If you knew him, you loved him.
Heaven is now a better place ❤️
Dick retired from the City of Madison Street Department after 30 years. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was an avid Wisconsin sports fan, loved to golf, travel and his Monday morning breakfast with the guys.
Dick...
Donald Edward Schuh
Apr 3, 2024
Donald Edward Schuh, age 57, died on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at his home in Madison, following a long illness and several years of declining health.
Don is survived by his sons Adam and Andrew, his father Donald L. Schuh, his sisters Ellen Schuh and Laurie (Jay) Kuether, his former wife Amy Shanks-Schuh, and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins....
Barbara "Barb" Lee Calaway
Apr 2, 2024
Barbara “Barb” Lee Calaway (Reynolds)
On April 2nd, 2024 Barb passed away unexpectedly and peacefully at Meriter hospital surrounded by loved ones. Beloved wife of the late, Ron O. Calaway, who passed in December of 2019. Mother of David (Kay) Calaway of Baraboo, Brad (Lynn) Calaway of Oconomowoc, & Amy (Frank) Harsla, of DeForest. Grandmother to 4 beloved grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Trevor,...
James D. Hatch
Apr 2, 2024
James D. Hatch passed away on April 2, 2024, at Brightstar Senior Living in Madison, Wisconsin. He was 90 years old. Jim was born on April 16, 1933, in Lancaster, Wisconsin to Stanley Hatch and Helen Goebel Hatch. He graduated from Lancaster High School in 1951, excelling in several sports, including football, basketball, and track. He received a scholarship to...
Julius Adler
Apr 2, 2024
Julius Adler died on April 2, 2024, of congestive heart failure, in his home in Oakwood Village, Madison.
He was born on April 30, 1930 in Edelfingen, a tiny village in southern Germany, to Irma (Stern) Adler and Adolph Adler. His love of the natural world began in the...
Barbara L. Gassman
Apr 2, 2024
Barb's service will be live streamed. Please click on the following link: https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=8a66095e-4f8a-4114-98ca-3bad15377b22
Barbara Leta (Frank) Gassman, 84, passed away on April 2, 2024. She died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in Madison, WI, where she resided for many years Barb was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis 5 years ago, which recently resulted in severe pulmonary hypertension. Her family is grateful...
Jay Alan Cencius
Apr 1, 2024
Jay Alan Cencius, 71, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin passed away peacefully with his family by his side on April 1, 2024. He was born on November 22, 1952 in Detroit, Michigan to Joyce (nee Holleman) and Joseph Cencius. Jay is survived by his three children Joel Cencius, Sarah (Steven) Schlueter, and Rebecca Adams; the mother of his children, Kathy Casey; siblings...
Sarah "Sally" Sayers Ritter
Apr 1, 2024
Sarah “Sally” Ritter passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024. She was born on May 15, 1951, in Elmhurst, Illinois.
Sally was a graduate of Southern Illinois University and spent many years as a fun-loving pre-school teacher. She married Duane Ritter in 1978, and she spent 46 years with her husband living in Illinois, Georgia, and Wisconsin.
Sally enjoyed arts and crafts,...
Allen Koch
Mar 31, 2024
Allen Koch, age 66, passed away Easter Sunday while living overseas in Montenegro. He was born June 23rd, 1957, the second child of Vincent and Selma Koch. He graduated from Waunakee High School and spent most of his life dairy farming with his father and son. He loved to travel, go fishing with his children and always took an interest in...
Michael B. Krueger
Mar 29, 2024
Mike Krueger lived a life of influence, with a passion for what mattered most: deep and enduring relationships. Mike’s legacy is experienced by hundreds of people, maybe thousands, who felt more understood, respected and loved because their lives intersected with Mike’s.
Beginnings
Lee and Millie Krueger welcomed Mike to their family on April 11,1953, the second child of four and the only...
Charles Frederick "Chuck" Bils
Mar 29, 2024
Charles Frederick Bils "Chuck", age 82, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, March 29, 2024 with his wife Marge at his side. He was born in Waukegan Illinois on September 19, 1941 to Stephen and Evelyn (Brenton) Bils.
Chuck was a graduate of Waukegan High School in 1959, Valparaiso University in 1963 and University of...
Judith Ann Calvin
Mar 28, 2024
Sun Prairie, WI - Judith Ann (Hill) Calvin, age 75, and a woman of faith peacefully entered into her rest on Thursday, March 28, 2024 after an bought with pancreatic cancer. She was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on February 20, 1949, the daughter of Alvie and Thelma Hill.
Judy graduated from Woodlan High School of Woodburn, Indiana in 1967, completed...
James Allen Shapiro
Mar 28, 2024
James Allen Shapiro, 69, beloved father, brother, nephew, and uncle, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, March 28th. Born in Madison on March 29, 1954, he was the eldest son of Irving and Nadine (Schuster) Shapiro. Jim attended Cherokee Heights Elementary and Junior High, graduated from West High School, class of 1972, and studied Geology at the UW-Madison....
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