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.
Mona Lynette Scott
Jan 12, 2024
Stoughton/Pine Bluff- Mona Lynette Scott (nee Osmundsen), age 88, was reunited in heaven with her husband Bud on Friday, January 12, 2024 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born in Madison on May 22, 1935, the daughter of Edwin and Virginia Osmundsen.
Mona grew up in Fitchburg and graduated from Madison West High School in 1953. She received her...
Dorathy Fangmeyer
Jan 12, 2024
Dorathy Fangmeyer age 101 of Waunakee was a remarkable woman to God be the glory! She was loved and will be cherished by those who knew her. She was born on July 26, 1922 in Hebron NE. She was the only daughter of Frerich “Frank” and Margaretha “Margaret” Lucht, and sister to four brothers. She was baptized and confirmed in...
Kenneth W. Culton
Jan 11, 2024
Kenneth W. “Ken, Papa, Daddy” Culton passed away peacefully, surrounded by his wife, Susan and daughters, Tess and Claire. It was just like him to pass during a snowstorm given his love of the seasons.
Ken was a life-long educator and learner. He had a passion for knowledge, pursuit of truth and understanding. He was compassionate, inquisitive, and endearing. Any conversation...
Graciela Albis
Jan 11, 2024
MADISON—Graciela Albis, age 89, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 5, 1934 in Colombia to Luis Enrique Alvis Giron and Eva Gracia Rojas.
Graciela is survived by her children: Aura Ligia Araujo, Marleny Quinchucua, Maucelen Quinchucua, Luis Erly Quinchucua, Javier Quinchucua, Juan Albis, Cristina Fernandez, and Marta Cecilia Araujo;...
Virginia Jean Brunsell
Jan 10, 2024
Virginia (Jinny) Jean Brunsell (76) died peacefully on January 10, 2024, under the care of Kenosha’s Hospice Alliance, with her sister and nephew by her side. She was born to Dean and Erva Hunzicker on January 21, 1947, in Madison, WI.
Early on, she worked to earn her cosmetology license but soon realized that her passion and lifelong joy was caring...
Margaret Slater
Jan 10, 2024
Margaret Ellen Slater, known to her loved ones as Margo, passed away on January 10, 2024 in Madison Wisconsin, at the age of 68. She was born on October 9, 1955, in Madison Wisconsin. Margo was a kind and generous soul, especially to her nieces, nephews, and her beloved pets. Her compassionate nature and love for animals will be...
Mary Louise Damman
Jan 10, 2024
Mary Louise Damman passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday Jan 10, 2024. She was born February 25, 1949 to James and Mary Genevieve (Dohrety) Karns. On August 27, 1972, she married Steve Damman. Together they raised 3 children: Scott, Whitney, and Zachary.
Mary Lou was raised in Madison, Wisconsin, where she attended Nakoma Elementary School, Cherokee Middle School, and West...
Elaine Stebleton
Jan 10, 2024
Madison - Elaine Stebleton of Madison, WI, mother, and grandmother, died in her home on Jan. 10, 2024, at the age of 81. She was preceded in death by her loving daughter, Jennifer Stebleton. She is survived by her son, Michael Stebleton; daughter-in-law, Rashné Jehangir; her grandchildren, Riya and Rohan of St. Paul, MN; her sister, Virginia Yecoshenko of...
Olivia Scarlett Karls
Jan 10, 2024
Olivia Karls was a free-spirited artist who was passionate about painting, hiking, animals, playing video games, and being with her family and friends. She was truly one-of-a-kind, like the art she so lovingly produced. Olivia’s light shone brightly and she will be dearly missed. Olivia chose to leave this world on January 10th, 2024. She is survived by her parents,...
Bernard C. Cohen
Jan 9, 2024
Bernard Cecil Cohen died on January 9, 2024, in Madison, Wisconsin, at the age of 97. He was an esteemed political scientist, author, professor, and administrator, as well as a deeply loved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, mentor, and friend.
Bernie, as he was known by all, was born on February 22, 1926, in Northampton, Massachusetts, to Lena and Louis Cohen. In...
Marion E. A. Belzer
Jan 9, 2024
Marion Belzer passed away peacefully on January 9, 2024 in the home she loved on Madison’s west side. The daughter of Philip Bangert and Jacoba Itallie, Marion was born May 5, 1930 in Surabaya, Indonesia and lived a full and adventurous life. After her early years in Indonesia, Marion lived in Holland, South Africa, and Paris before marrying...
Sean S. Stumpf
Jan 9, 2024
Madison - Sean Stephen Stumpf, 48, passed away unexpectedly on the morning of Tuesday, January 9th, 2024 at St. Mary’s hospital in Madison, Wi.
Sean was born on September 27th, 1975, to Stephen Stumpf and Lonnie Steinhauer (Fenne) in Madison.
After graduating from Madison East high School, he went on to join the United States Marine Corps. After, he...
Stephen "Steve" P Beckett
Jan 9, 2024
Deerfield – Stephen Peter Beckett passed away at UW Hospital on January 9, 2024, with family at his side. He was born on October 24th, 1958, the second son of Llewellyn and Joan Beckett. He was a lifelong resident of Deerfield, Wisconsin where he served on the volunteer fire department for many years. He worked at Sta-Rite before beginning...
Suzanne K. Oberhauser
Jan 9, 2024
Suzanne (Sanny) Kennon Oberhauser passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 9, 2024 with family at her side.
Sanny was the youngest child of the late Ralph and Mabel Kennon. She was born on March 6, 1933, “the day the banks closed”. She was raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota and spent many summers with her family at Beautiful Bass Lake...
Justin M. Sprague
Jan 8, 2024
Justin Michael Sprague, 34, left this world late afternoon on January 8th, 2024.
Justin was born to Gerald Michael Sprague (deceased) and Patricia Valencia on October 6, 1989 in Lancaster, Ohio. Justin graduated high school in 2006 from Pusan American School in Pusan, South Korea. He moved to Sun Prairie, WI in 2009 where he met his longtime partner, Lee...
Susan A. Owen
Jan 8, 2024
Susan A Owen, a resident of the Madison area for nearly 50 years, died suddenly of natural causes on Monday January 8, 2024, at her home in Stoughton. She was 72.
Born October 7, 1951, and raised on a small dairy farm in western Wisconsin, Susan was the daughter of the late Donald and Mable Levendoski. Susan earned a...
Joanne Drinkwine
Jan 7, 2024
Joanne M. Drinkwine
December 25, 1938 – January 7, 2024
Born on Christmas Day 1938, to Leon and Mary (Verkeyn) Vandenberghe. She lived in Superior, WI and was a proud graduate of Cathedral High School class of 1956. She remained close friends with several classmates throughout her life. On October 27, 1957, she married Clifford “Buzz” Drinkwine, beginning their 52-year...
Bert N. Adams
Jan 6, 2024
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Bert Newton Adams, age 91, of Madison, Wisconsin died on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Agrace Hospice Residence in Fitchburg after 3 days there, following a year-long struggle with health issues. Bert was born in Philadelphia, PA to William Walter and Beulah Adams in 1932, and lived in Wayne, PA until 1944 when his family moved to Kansas City,...
Esperanza Rivera
Jan 5, 2024
Esperanza Rivera was born on June 12, 1983, in Chicago, Illinois to Ruth Rivera and Julio Perez. Esperanza is the first-born daughter of 3 and the most loved “Titi” of 12 nieces and nephews. She was a brave, generous person with a heart of gold.
Esperanza “Baby Girl” Rivera aka Beautiful Green-Eyed Baby, was my warrior that was so...
Lila Tesch
Jan 5, 2024
Lila Tesch, age 68, of Stoughton WI, passed away on January 5th, 2024 at the Stoughton Hospital. Born on August 15th, 1955 to Kenneth and Mary Neuenschwander in Monroe WI, she retired to live with her partner Kathleen in the city of Stoughton.
Lila is survived by Kathleen "Kitty" Gilbert, her faithful partner, as well as her loving children: Angela...
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