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.
Gloria Jenkins
Sep 29, 2023
Stoughton- Gloria Jenkins passed from this life to her next on September 29, 2023. Born August 20, 1937 to Arthur and Mary Kaszynski in Peru, Illinois, she was a golfer from the age of 5 and won her first club championship at South Bluff Country Club in Central Illinois at the age of 16. She attended Illinois State University and...
Richard D. Nickels
Sep 28, 2023
Richard D. Nickels, age 73, died peacefully after a long battle with variety of health issues. He was born to Emmett and Naomi (Brooks) Nickels. Born the middle of 3 brothers, Richard-- with his friend Dave--had many childhood adventures in Cahokia, Illinois. Richard served 2 tours in Viet Nam. He returned to Illinois and eventually migrated to the Madison,...
Jerry E. Dorn
Sep 28, 2023
Sun Prairie- Jerry E. Dorn, age 75, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 28, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was born in Madison on August 6, 1948, the son of Carl and Jean Dorn.
Jerry graduated from Madison West High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Marines and served his country honorably during Vietnam, earning a Purple Heart....
Thomasine M. Biwersi
Sep 28, 2023
Thomasine M. Biwersi, age 101, a long-time resident of Dane, and, in recent years, a resident at Sun Prairie Senior Living in Sun Prairie passed away peacefully in her sleep of natural causes on September 28, 2023 in Sun Prairie. Thomasine was born in Dane, Wisconsin on October 11, 1921 to Anthony and Margaret (Becker) Miller. Thomasine graduated from...
Thomas V. Reichenberger
Sep 27, 2023
Madison- Thomas “Tommy” V. Reichenberger, of Madison, WI., passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 27, 2023.
Tommy was born February 24, 1981 and was a McFarland High School graduate. He was a complex and talented artist who left this world far too soon. Tommy had an ability to extract beauty from life’s darkest corners, channeling his demons into art that...
Susan R. Daugherty
Sep 26, 2023
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“Formidable” is how one nephew described her. And Susan Rhomberg Daugherty
(nee’ Pfohl) truly was. Born on July 28, 1935 in Dubuque, Iowa, Susan passed away
peacefully in her longtime home in Madison, Wisconsin on September 26, 2023.
Surrounded by the love and warmth of family, Susan's childhood growing up in
Dubuque with her father (a leading...
Dr. Ward A. Olsen
Sep 24, 2023
Dr. Ward A. Olsen, Professor Emeritus of Gastroenterology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine, died on September 24, 2023, at the age of 89. Ward was raised by his parents Orville and Sophia Olsen in Holmen, Wisconsin (population of approximately 450 when he left for college), a town he described as “unbelievably tolerant of its sometimes semi-lawless children.”...
Catherine E. Sih (née Hsu)
Sep 23, 2023
Catherine E. Sih (née Hsu)
Catherine Elizabeth Sih, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 23 at her home in Madison, WI, surrounded by her family who loved her dearly.
Cathy grew up in Taiwan, where she developed a love for music. She moved to the United States to pursue her music education at Clarke...
Mardell Ione Zuercher
Sep 23, 2023
Mardell Ione Zuercher, age 92, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023. Her parents were Arthur and Mabel Koelsch. She was born on a farm in Douglas, Minnesota where her father had been born. After several moves, the family moved to a farm near Pine Island, Minnesota. She attended and graduated from Pine Island High School, where she also met Harold...
John Blake Weiger
Sep 23, 2023
John Blake Weiger, age 69, of Rhinelander passed away on September 23, 2023 at UW Hospital, Madison, WI. He was born on May 19, 1954 in Oak Park IL, the son of Erwin A. Weiger and Anna T. (Kochelski) Weiger.
He married Dianne Tembreull on July 10, 1976 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. John was a 1972 graduate of...
Thomas B. Hall
Sep 22, 2023
MADISON- Thomas Briscoe Hall, passed away on September 22, 2023. He was born on December 27, 1941 in Huntington, WV to John and Virginia (Mills) Hall. Tom married Cleo (Alexander) Hall on May 16, 1970 in San Francisco. Tom was in the Airforce, was a car mechanic and courier, enjoyed sports, car racing, weather tracking, music, and art. Tom lived...
John Richard "Jack" Young
Sep 21, 2023
John R. “Jack” Young, of Waunakee, formerly of Wausau and Rhinelander, WI, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at the age of 95.
Jack was born in Milwaukee on June 15, 1928 to the late Clarence and Helen (Bentz) Young. While in Wausau, he worked for Butler Paper Company and was a member of the First...
Phillip "Flip" L. Martin
Sep 21, 2023
Stoughton – Phillip L. “Flip” Martin, age 66, passed away on Thursday September 21, 2023, at Milestone Senior Living in Stoughton. He was born July 30, 1957, in South Lyon, Michigan to the late Phillip and Joann (Wilcox) Martin. Flip married the love of his life Nancy Washko on April 13, 1985. He is a 1979 graduate of Stephen...
Brenda Sue Moorhouse
Sep 21, 2023
MADISON- Brenda Sue Moorhouse, passed away on September 21st, 2023. She was born on October 21st, 1966 in San Jose, CA to Sandra Moorhouse and Jack Moorhouse. Brenda will forever be lovingly remembered by everyone who knew her, most especially as the Best Big Sister ever, a warm and generous, protective spirit who always watched out for her little...
Robert Paul Schmidt
Sep 20, 2023
Robert “Bob” P. Schmidt, age 80, of Madison passed away after a long courageous battle from Alzheimer’s/Dementia on September 20, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. He was born on September 25, 1942, in Madison, Wisconsin, the son of Peter F. and June M. Schmidt. He married Harriet Mattie on September 13, 1969 in Madison, Wisconsin at...
Larry R. Springer
Sep 20, 2023
Stoughton – Larry R. Springer, age 70, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born January 6, 1953, in La Crosse to the late Raymond and Helen (Forer) Springer. Larry served his country in the US Army for 13 ½ years and was a member of the Stoughton American Legion Post 59....
Samual "Sam" Olson
Sep 18, 2023
Sam (Samual) Olson, age 27, of Madison died following an accident at home on September 18, 2023. He was born October 20, 1995, in Lancaster, California, the son of Louis and Kathy (Willan) Olson. While he spent less than 3 years in California, he always thought it was cool that he’d been born there. Moving to Madison in August...
Connie O'Leary
Sep 18, 2023
Mary Constance “Connie” O’Leary (née Burch) of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on September 18, 2023. Survived by son Patrick (Lisa) O’Leary; daughter Kelli (Bret) Haack; daughter Erin O’Leary (partner Greg Frahn); daughter Bridget (Mark) Wegener; former spouse James O'Leary; brothers Michael (Jeannine) Burch, Timothy (Barbara) Burch, Jeffrey Burch; sister Kathleen (Terry) Maloney; 6 beloved...
Lawrence L. Lind
Sep 18, 2023
Madison – Lawrence L. Lind, age 75, passed away on Monday September 18, 2023 at Oak Park in Madison. He was born May 6, 1948.
He was a firefighter for the City of Milwaukee Fire Department for 25 years before retiring and moving to Dalton, Wisconsin.
Lawrence is survived by his loving son Jason; his partner Pat Pauer; sister-in-law...
Shirley Ann Miller
Sep 18, 2023
Shirley Ann Miller/ 91 /Waunakee
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Shirley Ann Miller. Mom was reunited with her husband on Monday, September 18. Born on August 8, 1932 she lived 91 years in the Madison-Waunakee area. She graduated from Madison West High School in 1950. On July 4,1953, Mom married Joseph Miller and they...
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