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.
Benjamin Mullan Boyles
Sep 4, 2023
Benjamin Mullan Boyles, born on December 31, 1987, passed from our lives on September 4, 2023, following a swift illness. Ben was first and foremost a dedicated, loving father to Brantley Padraig-David and Makennah Faye Boyles, best friends with their children’s mother Amanda Boyles, and precious son to David Boyles and Diane Mullan Benjamin. Ben loved and admired his brother...
Bette Bobeck
Sep 4, 2023
Bette Bobeck passed away peacefully on September 4, 2023 at Home Again Assisted Living in Waunakee surrounded by loved ones.
Bette was born on November 17, 1928 in Dodgeville (“a good place to be from”) to Jim and Lucy Clayton. She was the eldest of the three daughters and demonstrated early in life that she was very responsible and...
Bradford M. Kleemann
Sep 4, 2023
Madison – Bradford Mark Kleemann, age 62, passed away on Monday September 4, 2023, at the UW Hospital. He was born August 9, 1961, in Madison, son of Walter and Louise (Heimlich) Kleemann. He graduated from LaFollette High School and UW Madison. Bradford attended Geneva Campus Church and Bread of Life Church. He worked as a database system analyst...
Jesse Irby
Sep 3, 2023
Jesse Irby was born on January 8th 1960 in cook county Illinois. His parents were Anna and Jesse Irby.
After being born they moved to Detroit Michigan. In the early 80’s Jesse moved to Madison Wisconsin and he never left. He most recently worked for Walgreens Distribution but worked many years at Oscar Meyers until they closed. He was married...
Reef Slade Moll
Sep 3, 2023
On September 3rd, 2023, Reef Slade Moll, passed peacefully in his mother’s arms at the American Family Children's hospital, in Madison. Reef will always be remembered for his vivacious smile, his devious laugh, his love for hot wheels cars, peppa pig, and NBC15 - his favorite news station. He is survived by his parents, Allan Moll and Maureen Cochrane, as...
Janet Pellmann
Sep 3, 2023
Stoughton – Janet “Jan” Vaage Pellmann, age 80, passed away September 3, 2023, peacefully in her sleep. She was born in Freeport, Illinois, on July 18, 1943, to Roy and Helen Bechtold. Jan grew up in Dixon, Illinois, and graduated 4th in her high school class. Growing up, they spent weekends and summers at their Lake Kegonsa cabin. She...
Robert William Croucher
Sep 2, 2023
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Robert William (Bob) Croucher, age 81, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2023 at Oak Park Place-Nakoma with his wife by his side. He struggled for over a year with...
Donald D. Berryman
Sep 2, 2023
McFarland- Donald D. Berryman, age 97, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at his daughter’s home in McFarland, surrounded by his family. He was born in Dodgeville on October 26, 1925, the son of Wilbur and Kathryn Berryman.
Don graduated from Dodgeville High School in 1943. In 1949 he enrolled in the Elgin Watchmakers College and graduated...
Iris (Riley) Weiland
Sep 1, 2023
Dear Friends and Family of Iris (Riley) Weiland,
Iris Weiland, passed away peacefully at 93 years old in Madison Wisconsin. Iris leaves an amazing legacy of warmth, inclusion, smiling, laughter, and hospitality at a moment’s notice. She was adventurous, curious, and kind. She laid a solid foundation to build a strong independent family whose roots and ties brought them...
Debra Kay Mickelson
Sep 1, 2023
Columbus — Debra Kay Mickelson, age 68, of Columbus, WI, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2023. Debra was the most loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was the light in any room, and her infectious laugh brought joy to all who knew her. Her personality and natural charisma allowed her to make friends wherever she went.
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Harvey Jeffrey Smilowitz
Sep 1, 2023
Harvey Jeffrey Smilowitz, 79, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023 from complications related to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in Madison, Wisconsin. Harvey faced ALS as he approached life in general, with courage and a sense of humor, surrounded by family and friends.
Harvey was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1944 to Louis and Bertha Smilowitz and was raised...
Elizabeth Ann Murphree
Aug 31, 2023
Some of her last words were, “Where are my babies?” Even in her last moments, Elizabeth Ann Johnson Murphree was thinking of her children. It was her purpose in life, something she often questioned, but she was meant to be a mother. In fact, in one of the last conversations she had with her son, Carl, she said,...
James M. Sheridan
Aug 31, 2023
Jim Sheridan of Middleton was born in Brooklyn, NY on September, 30 1938 to James Sheridan Sr and Mary (Hennelly) Sheridan and passed away peacefully at Agrace Hospice Care Center on August 31 at the age of 84. He is survived by his dear loving wife of 29 years, Nancy, and children Jennifer Sheridan of Camas, WA, Kim Neil (Jeff)...
Margaret Pertzborn
Aug 30, 2023
Margaret (Peggy) Cleary Pertzborn, 97, of Madison died peacefully in her sleep on August 30, 2023. Her family was by her side.
Peg was born April 18, 1926, in Blanchardville, Wisconsin on her family farm, to parents John Cleary and Rowena Bohan Cleary. Peg married James (Jim) E. Pertzborn on May 1, 1948. Jim was the love...
Brian John Robbins
Aug 30, 2023
Brian Robbins (July 16, 1969 – August 30, 2023)
The day the U.S. astronauts blasted off for the moon, Brian Robbins was born. Since that time, Brian was infatuated with everything fast – Porsche, BMW, Ducati, and others. His favorite pastime was driving these vehicles through the country roads of Wisconsin. Brian was happy he shared this passion with...
Robert "Rob" Stellmacher
Aug 28, 2023
Robert (Rob) Stellmacher, 59, of Waunakee WI, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 28, 2023 at their family cottage in Grindle Lake, WI (his favorite place on earth). He was born on July 11th, 1964 in Baraboo, WI. He was the son of Harwood (Howie) and Mae (Stumpf) Stellmacher. Though Rob never won the powerball… he won the lottery when...
Rose Marie Shafer
Aug 27, 2023
Rose Marie Shafer, age 98, passed from this world on August 27, 2023. She was born March 12, 1925 in Darlington, Wisconsin. She was married to Everett (Bud) Shafer on August 4, 1945. Rose worked for Ohmeda (GE) off and on for several years while raising her family until she retired in 1989. She enjoyed connecting with people and...
Teressa DiPrima
Aug 26, 2023
Teressa DiPrima, 75 went home to her heavenly father on Saturday, August 26th surrounded by her loving family. Teressa is preceded in death by both of her parents, Jonathan and Alice Bluejacket, her husband Peter DiPrima, and her sister Sheilia Patterson. She leaves behind her son Kelly DiPrima, Daughters, Heather DiPrima Hasman (Karl Hasman) Tara Montemayor (Nathan Montemayor), and...
Gerry Cotter
Aug 26, 2023
Geraldine “Gerry” Ann (Mattson) Cotter age 94 of Madison, WI passed away on August 26, 2023. Daughter of Verner and Myrtle Mattson, Gerry was born and raised in Minneapolis and was a 1947 graduate of Marshall High School. She met Dale Cotter through mutual friends in 1950, and they were married two years later. Dale’s job promotion brought the...
Severa Lynne Austin
Aug 25, 2023
Severa Austin, 85, of Madison, died in her sleep on August 25, 2023, after a full and meaningful life. Severa was a proud graduate of Randall School, West High, and the University of Washington, though her heart beat strongly for the Badgers. Both her career and personal life were marked by her devotion to social justice and public service....
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