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.
J. Laird Marshall
Apr 2, 2025
John Laird Marshall was born in Madison on December 15, 1937, to John and Sally Owen Marshall, and an extended Wisconsin family. He grew up in Wisconsin, and in Texas, and graduated from Wisconsin High, alongside cousins and friends with whom he maintained a strong lifelong affiliation. It was in high school where he started his first musical group, the...
James W. Bitterman
Apr 2, 2025
James W. Bitterman “Jim” passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Jim was born on November 25, 1961 in St. Louis, MO to the late James and Lois Bitterman. He graduated from Edgewood High School in 1980. While attending Edgewood, Jim was on the cross country team. Jim enjoyed watching and participating in other sports, both organized and leisure,...
Joy Carroll Miller
Apr 2, 2025
Joy Carroll Miller, 84, of Madison, WI died on April 2, 2025 due to complications stemming from a recent illness.
Born in Elmira, NY, she earned her bachelor's degree in History and Spanish at the College of Wooster in 1962. She loved wearing the Scotch Tartans and playing clarinet in the Wooster marching band. Her junior year abroad was in Bilboa,...
Yury Lashin
Apr 2, 2025
Yury Nikolayevich Lashin, 90, formerly of Madison, passed away at Beaver Dam Health Care Center in Beaver Dam, WI at 2:00 a.m. on Wednesday April 2. Yury was born in Moscow, Russia on November 10, 1934 to the late Nikolay Lashin and Valentina Fedorova.
Yury was preceded in death in 2012 by his loving wife of 52 years, Vera and his...
Mary Katherine Durrenberger
Apr 1, 2025
Mary Durrenberger (Mutchler), 54, of Big Sandy, TN, (formerly of Rockford, IL), passed away peacefully, Tuesday April 1, 2025, after battling cancer for many years. Mary was born August 17, 1970, in Onalaska, WI, the daughter of Edwin and Junabelle (Luke) Mutchler.
As a young girl, Mary played piano, enjoyed Girl Scouts, loved family games & cards, and played oboe in...
Marjorie Raymond
Apr 1, 2025
Marjorie Raymond died at the age of 98 at St. Mary’s Hospital. She had been suffering from worsening health, but she lived in the home she loved with the help of a wonderful team of caregivers, as well as generous neighbors and relatives.
Marge was born in Edgerton. She grew up during the Depression, which instilled a life-long habit of frugality....
Jane Marie Castagna
Apr 1, 2025
Jane (DiMaggio) Castagna was born on Payne Avenue in St. Paul, MN, but lived most of her life in Madison, WI. She passed away in Maplewood, MN at the end of her 97th Birthday.
Jane, or Jennie, spent most of her life caring for others, including her brother, nephews and nieces, husband, daughters, and three grandchildren. She was over-joyed that all...
Lyla Joyce Marschall
Apr 1, 2025
Lyla, a joyful and bright child, passed away suddenly on April 1, 2025, leaving behind a void that can never be filled.
Born on October 14, 2024 to Ryan and Lisa, Lyla was the ray of sunshine our family didn’t know we needed. We were blessed to see her roll over, give countless smiles and hear her perfect laugh. Brothers, Trey...
Jeffrey Hansen
Mar 31, 2025
Verona-Jeffrey Lloyd Hansen passed away on March 31, 2025 at home. He was born September 7, 1941 in Jamestown, North Dakota to the late Lloyd and Iva Hansen. At the age of 8, his family moved to Madison, Wisconsin where Jeff went on to graduate from Madison West High School. After high school, Jeff joined the United States Coast Guard...
Georgia C. Varebrook
Mar 31, 2025
Georgia C. Varebrook, “Nana” a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 31st, 2025, at the age of 79. Nana was a beloved matriarch who cherished her family above all else.
Georgia was the youngest of seven daughters of George and Mary Kanne (O’Melia). She lived in Waunakee for over 50 years. She raised three children, Robert...
Dr. Charles Edward Nahn Jr.
Mar 31, 2025
Dr. Charles Edward Nahn, Jr , 91, departed our physical world peacefully on Monday, March 31, 2025. Born on September 10, 1933 in Dayton, Ohio, he was the second child and only son of Charles E Nahn, Sr. and Mary Nahn. After a childhood spent sailing, horseback riding, and causing mischief, Charlie graduated from the University of Dayton in 1955,...
Kay "Cookie" Wipperfurth
Mar 31, 2025
Waunakee – Kay Ann “Cookie” (Bram) Wipperfurth, age 79, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, March 31, 2025, after battling MS for many years. She was born on August 22, 1945, in Martinsville, the daughter of Nick and Helen (Frederick) Bram. She graduated from Middleton High School in 1963 and began working at the Bank of Middleton.
On April...
Ada Ann Jones
Mar 31, 2025
Ada Ann Jones, age 90, of Madison passed away peacefully on March 31, 2025, after a brief illness. She was born October 30, 1934 in Hancock WI to David and Ernestine Kemnitz. On November 8, 1952, Ada married the love of her life, Wilbur “Bill” Jones with whom she built a beautiful life and family. She dedicated over 25 years...
Gerald R. Marble
Mar 30, 2025
Jerry was born on November 5, 1940 in Madison, Wisconsin to Ray Marble and Edith (Becket) Marble. He was a graduate of Central High School after which he joined the United States Navy and was eventually honorably discharged. He had an over 35-year career working for National Cash Register (NCR), the dino version of I.T.
After retiring from NCR, he started...
Christine Kay Eckerman
Mar 29, 2025
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On March 29, 2025 Christine Kay Eckerman completed her journey through this life.
Chris believed we are here to take care of each other and to move toward wisdom. This belief was part of her sense of family, her work, her friendships, and spiritual grounding.
She practiced this belief while living with serious illness through much of her adult life....
Johanna Elizabeth Coenen
Mar 28, 2025
Johanna E. Coenen, age 63, passed away on March 28, 2025, from complications of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), in Madison, Wisconsin. Born on December 12, 1961, in Neenah, Wisconsin. Johanna was a 1980 graduate of Menasha Public High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations with a focus on Economics from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1985.
Following...
Nicholas P. Ladas
Mar 28, 2025
La Valle/Sun Prairie- Nicholas P. Ladas, age 90, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025. He was born in Chicago on April 24, 1934 the son of Peter and Georgia Ladas. Nick enlisted in the US Army and served his country honorably from 1955 until 1957. He was united in marriage to Elizabeth Kalesperis on June 19, 1960 in Chicago....
William J. "Billy Boy" Kumpf
Mar 27, 2025
On Thursday, March 27, 2025, William J. Kumpf passed away peacefully just shy of his 100th birthday surrounded by his wife June of 75 years and his adoring family. Billy Boy, as he was affectionately called, was born on July 16, 1925, in Peoria, Illinois to parents William and Anna Kumpf.
Bill developed many loves and passions in life from his...
Wilmer Lemke
Mar 27, 2025
Wilmer G Lemke, age 79, of Deerfield, Wisconsin passed away on March 27, 2025 at his home. He was born on August 31, 1945 in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. Married the love of his life, Mary Palmer, and together they built a life filled with love, family, and cherished memories. A hardworking man, Wilmer spent many years as a truck driver for...
Sarah S. Hartnell
Mar 27, 2025
Verona: Sarah Stacey Hartnell, age 61, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. She was born November 11,1963 in Chicago the daughter of Weyland and Gloria Ginther.
Sarah graduated in 1981 from Normal Community High School in Normal, IL. She received her BS from Milliken University in 1985, and later her Master’s Degree from Illinois State...
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