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.

Glen Derge

Glen Derge

Glen Derge was born to humble parents in Beaver Dam. Throughout his long life, Glen was prudent to make the most of opportunities and always displayed his tremendous smile and humor. He went on to graduate from the University of Wisconsin with degrees in Economics and Statistics and built a long and diverse career within State Government.

Glen enjoyed...

Katharine  ""Kay"" Hess

Katharine ""Kay"" Hess

Stoughton - Katharine ""Kay"" Hess died late in the evening of June 20th at her home in Stoughton, Wisconsin. She was 87 years old. The daughter of the Reverend Frederick W. and Lois Helfer, Kay was born in Illinois, as a child often moving to follow her father's ministerial posts. During WWII she attended Columbus High School near Fort Benning,...

Sophia C. Riceman Chappell

Sophia C. Riceman Chappell

MADISON/AUSTIN, TXSophia Riceman Chappell was born April 29th, 1995 in Madison, Wisconsin and died last week in Austin, Texas where she had lived for two years. She was sweet, gentle and quiet. She loved beauty, animation and fantasy of all sorts, small animals and silly jokes.Sophia was quiet and her smile was always welcome. She was smart (she could always...

Lorraine  Salm Richter

Lorraine Salm Richter

Lorraine Salm Richter (""Lori"") entered Eternal Life on September 12, 2018 at the age of 87. Lori is a former resident of Mequon, Wisconsin, where she lived with her family for 51 years. She then lived in Middleton (near Madison), Wisconsin for eleven years with her beloved husband, Gerald (""Jerry""). The two had recently celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary. Lori...

Professor Emeritus Alfred Erich Senn

Professor Emeritus Alfred Erich Senn

Madison--Professor Emeritus Alfred Erich Senn, age 83, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 8 March, 2016 in his home, surrounded by his family. Alfred Erich Senn was born in Madison, Wisconsin 12 April, 1932. His Swiss father, Herr Dr. phil. Alfred Senn and Lithuanian mother, Marija Eva Vedlugaite, along with sisters Marie and Elfrieda Senn had newly emigrated from Lithuania to...

Doris Williams

Doris Williams

Doris Williams of Sun Prairie Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Saturday April 16, 2016 at 86 years old. Doris, affectionately called Granny, showed love and a genuine interest in everyone she met. She loved her family dearly and never met a stranger; she made friends everywhere she went. It was a joy to just sit and listen to her share...

Douglas  John Stewart

Douglas John Stewart

Madison - Douglas John Stewart, age 64 passed away on Friday, June 8, 2018 at University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison after a serious illness, surrounded by family. He was born on April 8, 1954 in Harvey, IL to parents Jean and Warren Stewart.Douglas was a proud graduate of Memorial High School in Madison, class of 1975. He also completed...

Alvin  ""Al"" Ripp

Alvin ""Al"" Ripp

Middleton: Middleton: Alvin A. ""Al"" Ripp, age 59, passed away on Wed., June 14, 2017 at a Madison Hospital. He was born on Sept. 5, 1957 to Peter and Marcella (Dahmen) Ripp. Al grew up on the family dairy farm and was a lifelong resident of Middleton. He married Sharon ""Shari"" Greiber on June 28, 1980 at St. John's Catholic...

Charles  W. Hardwick

Charles W. Hardwick

Cress Funeral Home is assisting the family.Cress Funeral and Cremation Service206 W Prospect St. Stoughton 608-873-9244

Eugene ""Dutch"" D. Schultz

Eugene ""Dutch"" D. Schultz

Eugene Delmont Schultz, Madison, ""Dutch"", passed away at Chamomile Assisted Living with Agrace HospiceCare assisting him and family, on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at the age of 94, with his wife, Pat at his side. Born to Alma (Thiede) Rebstock and Walter Schultz, in Montevideo MN on September 13th 1924. Gene was the youngest of three brothers, with Vernon and...

Marilyn  R. Robinson

Marilyn R. Robinson

Marilyn R. Robinson (Spencer), age 88, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2019. She was born on February 26, 1931 in Milwaukee to Curtis and Virginia (Trepanier) Spencer. Marilyn was raised in Oconto and was a graduate of Oconto High School. She went on to frequently travel, and even up until recently was even discussing plans to travel to India...

Phyllis  L. Reisdorf

Phyllis L. Reisdorf

Phyllis Louise Reisdorf (Lambrecht) passed peacefully into the next life on Jan.19, 2019, two days after her 97th birthday. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.Phyllis was born and raised in Milwaukee. She graduated from Milwaukee State Teachers' College and taught elementary school in Oakland, CA and Madison where she met the love of her life, Alex...

Peter Castagna

Peter Castagna

Peter Castagna was born in San Giuseppe Jato, Sicily, Italy; he passed away on June 25, 2019 in Maplewood, MN. Peter immigrated to the United States in 1951, settled in Madison, WI, and became a proud American Citizen. A life-long tailor, Peter started his apprenticeship at age 7, and continued his profession for the next 85 years. He worked at...

Suzanne  M. Maillette

Suzanne M. Maillette

Madison - Suzanne Maillette, loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, died on Jan. 14, 2019, at age 71. A lifelong artist, Suzanne had a passion for beauty in its many forms. Her paintings, although abstract, often reflected her favorite elements of nature, including trees, Sandhill cranes, water, and flowers. Family and faith were two important elements of Suzanne's...

Charlotte  R. Miura

Charlotte R. Miura

MADISON - Charlotte Miura, known fondly to many of her friends and family as ""Sharlie,"" was an unassuming, caring soul and beloved by many. Sharlie passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Sept. 2, 2016 at 85 years of age. She lived a long and fulfilling life and is survived by her husband Akira Miura, a UW-Madison professor emeritus in East Asian...

Jill Winters

Jill Winters

Jill Ellen Jaeckle Winters, Madison, 58Jill Jaeckle Winters of Madison, Beloit, and Stoughton passed away on July 21, 2015. She was the daughter of Gerald and Joanne Jaeckle of Beloit and Janesville. Jill was born in Beloit, Wisconsin. She attended public schools through graduation from Beloit Memorial High School in 1975. Jill went on to attend the University of Wisconsin--Madison...

Ronald  ""Ron"" Jacobson

Ronald ""Ron"" Jacobson

Ronald (Ron) Jacobson of Middleton, Wisconsin departed this world on the Fourth of July, 2019 at the age of 78, having battled Alzheimer's with perseverance and grace, grit and humor. His latter days were spent walking among the residents and in the care of the exceptionally kind and competent staff at Willow Pointe Memory Care in Verona, and the lovely...

Joseph Hesse

Joseph Hesse

Joseph Hesse, a true Renaissance man, died peacefully embraced by the love of family and friends. He died as he lived, with integrity, peace, love, and dignity.Born in Flush, KS, he attended schools in Flush and Topeka, graduating from Kansas State University with a Master's in French. He taught French, German and History at Stoughton High School for 30 years,...

Bill and Joy Reynolds

Bill and Joy Reynolds

In Loving Memory ofWilliam F. Reynolds Jr. (Bill), 81 years, October 7, 2019Henrietta J. Reynolds (Joy), 80 years, October 13, 2019Bill and Joy Reynolds were raised in Madison, met while attending Madison Central High School and became high school sweethearts. After graduating, they made the decision to spend the rest of their lives together, and on October 25th, 1958 were...

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