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.
Patricia Ann Jordan
Dec 21, 2023
Patricia Ann Jordan, age 94, passed away December 21, 2023. She lived at home until recently when she moved and was cared for at St. Mary's Care Center in Madison. She was born May 29,1929, the daughter of John Robert and Helen Elizabeth (Dunn) McGilligan. She married Michael Carl Jordan December 26, 1953.
After raising her children, she worked at...
Joyce I. Auchtung
Dec 21, 2023
Marshall- Joyce I. Auchtung, age 89, went home to the Lord on Thursday, December 21, 2023 after a brief illness. She was born in Madison on July 13, 1934, the daughter of Milo and Ruth King.
On September 20, 1953 Joyce married the love of her life, David Auchtung. Together they enjoyed raising their five children, traveling, antiquing, shopping,...
Alan Lee Lockwood
Dec 20, 2023
Alan Lee Lockwood, age 82, passed away on December 20, 2023. Alan, a retired UW professor, was born on December 7, 1941 in Ravena, New York. The beloved child of Charles and Clara Lockwood. Alan received his bachelor’s degree from Syracuse University in music and education. He then went on to get both a Masters and a Doctorate at Harvard...
Rosemary Kirk Morledge Peters
Dec 20, 2023
Graveside services will be held on Saturday June 29, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. at Forrest Hill Cemetery in Madison.
Our Mom, Lover of People, Caregiver Extraordinaire – departed this life for her heavenly home on Wednesday, December 20th at Oak Cottage Memory Care in Santa Barbara, California.
She was 93.
Rosemary was born into the Scottish-American Kirk clan in Findlay, Ohio. The youngest...
Anita Byrnes Rusy
Dec 20, 2023
Anita Byrnes Rusy died on Dec. 20, 2023, at Agrace hospice in Fitchburg. She was born Anita Loretta Byrnes on May 6, 1932 to Burchard and Helen Byrnes in Philadelphia. Anita attended Mt. St. Joseph Academy in Chestnut Hill, Pa. She graduated from Cecelia Academy of Mount Airy, Pa. and from Gwynedd Mercy Junior College, Gwynedd Valley, Pa. Anita...
Roland Manthe
Dec 20, 2023
DeForest- Roland “Rollie” Manthe, age 88, died on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at his home. He was born in the Town of Leeds on August 2, 1935 the son of Walter and Irene Manthe.
Roland received a BS, MS and PhD in University Administration and Adult Education from the UW Madison. He was the student manager of the boxing team...
Diane L. Johnson
Dec 19, 2023
Monona - Diane L. Johnson of Monona, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, from complications of Alzheimer’s Dementia. Diane was born the daughter of Lawrence W. and May E. (Jones) Johnson in Berwyn, IL on March 21, 1936. She fondly loved Illinois, attending Berwyn Elementary, Morton High School in Cicero, and working downtown in Chicago. After graduation she...
Linda L. Williamson
Dec 19, 2023
Linda passed peacefully on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at Agrace Hospice Care, Fitchburg, WI following a fall and short stay at Agrace. She was born May 24, 1947, to Charles H. and Alice I (Carroll) Williamson in Cincinnati, Ohio.
After receiving a degree in Speech Pathology, she traveled to San Antonio, TX and then to Madison, Wisconsin where she worked...
Ralph Douglas Dillon
Dec 18, 2023
Ralph Douglas Dillon, “Pappy”, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2023, at the age of 83 in Middleton, Wisconsin. He was born in South Bend, Indiana, to the late Denver Dillon and Theresa (Taylor) Dillon. Ralph grew up in South Bend with his seven siblings in a large and loving family.
After completing high school, Ralph worked various jobs...
David C. Hewitt
Dec 18, 2023
David C. Hewitt
77
Dane
David C. Hewitt, age 77, passed away at home on December 18, 2023 after a long battle with prostate cancer. He was born on February 1, 1946 to George and Mary (Pape) Hewitt. He married Patricia (Schultz) Hewitt on October 7, 1996.
Dave served in the army and was stationed in Viet Nam for...
Mattie B. Vasser
Dec 17, 2023
Mattie B. Vasser went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at Nazareth Health Home peacefully. She was born March 27, 1950 to Elenora Pearson and Joe Hayes, both from the State of Mississippi.
Mattie lived as a child in Mississippi, and later moved to Chicago where she remained as a teen until adult. Mattie then met and...
Thomas Joseph Weiler
Dec 17, 2023
Thomas Joseph Weiler, professor emeritus of physics, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2023, at the age of 74, after enduring a progressive neurodegenerative variant of Parkinson’s disease. Tom was born on May 5, 1949, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Patricia R. (O’Meara) and Dr. Joseph T. Weiler.
It is a challenge to describe Tom’s colorful life. His...
Donovan Lee Quam
Dec 17, 2023
Donovan Lee Quam, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and proud Madison West and University of Wisconsin alumnus, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2023, in Madison, Wisconsin. He was 85 years old.
Donovan was born to Obert and Lorraine Quam in Edgerton, Wisconsin, on October 27, 1938. He grew up in Madison, where he attended Madison West High School and...
Beverly R. Duncan
Dec 17, 2023
Duncan, Beverly R.
Madison: Beverly R. Duncan, age 92, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, Dec 16, 2023 at the Waunakee Valley Senior Living Home in Waunakee, WI. She was born on April 23, 1931, the daughter of Harold and Frances Huntington. She moved to Madison after graduating from high school where she attended the Madison Business...
Melisa Myrtice Harness
Dec 17, 2023
Madison - Melisa “Lisa” Myrtice Harness, age 57, went home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 17, 2023. Melisa was born on May 14, 1966, in Madison, WI. She was the daughter of Elaine (Nordness/Withers) and Melvin Harness. Melisa loved to spend time with her family and friends, fishing, watching sports, attending music events, live venues, holiday events and art. ...
Jean M. Bonin
Dec 17, 2023
Jean Marie Bonin died on December 17th, 2023 at age 83. She was born on June 5th, 1940 in New London, Connecticut to Regis (Tracy) and Robert A. Bonin. She attended St. Patrick’s Grade school and Madonna High School, both in Mauston Wisconsin. Jean received a 4-year academic scholarship to attend Alverno College in Milwaukee. While there, she was...
Nathan Earl Stoll
Dec 17, 2023
Nathan E. "Nate" Stoll, age 81 of Waunakee passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at St. Mary's Hospital, Madison. He was born on December 8, 1942, in Monroe, WI, the son of Mary (Miller) and Charles Stoll. He graduated from South Wayne High School in 1961 and married the former Sandra Elaine...
Sally Eileen Marshall
Dec 16, 2023
Sally Eileen Marshall
81
Lodi
of Lodi passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at her home/residence in Lodi, Wisconsin.
Sally was born on 10/27/1942 in Monroe, Wisconsin, the daughter of John and Marian (Schultz), Stocker. She graduated from Monroe High School in 1960
She met the man of her dreams and married Donald D. Marshall on 12/1/1964, in Monroe,...
John F. Laufenberg
Dec 15, 2023
NOTE: LIVESTREAM OF JOHN'S FUNERAL MASS WILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER THE MASS WITH A LINK TO ST. ALBERT THE GREAT SITE.
John F. “Jack” Laufenberg, age 86, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023 after his two-year battle with Alzheimer’s. He was born on August 8, 1937, in Madison to Anton and Henrietta (Zander) Laufenberg.
Jack graduated from Mt. Horeb...
Robert M. Ross
Dec 15, 2023
Robert M. “Bob” Ross, age 68, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 15, 2023. He was born on March 15, 1955 in Madison, the son of Malcolm Le Roy Ross and Norma Cowan-Ross-Szabo. He was a 1973 graduate of Oregon High School in Oregon, WI.
Bob married Jane Spelbring Pierce Ross on 9-12-09 In Baraboo, Wi. He was a welder...
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