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.
Debra A. Hoel
Aug 25, 2023
Stoughton – Debra Ann Hoel, age 65, passed away on August 25, 2023. Debra was born in Stoughton on January 7, 1958, to Wesley and Ann Hoel. She went to special Ed classes at McFarland and Cottage Grove. Then she went to MARC in Stoughton and retired after 40 years.
Debbie loved to play basketball and bean bags. She...
Judi Marie Sopher
Aug 24, 2023
Judi Sopher, age 74, Madison/formerly of Friendship, WI, unexpectedly passed away on August 24th at University Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She had developed DIC, a rare blood disorder caused by infection, and/or inflammation, and/or cancer. DIC is a serious condition that causes problems with blood clotting and internal bleeding that is hard to control.
Judi...
Jeanette H. Sherman
Aug 24, 2023
Jeanette H. (Jan) Sherman, age 91, passed away the morning of August 24th, 2023.
She was born on December 24, 1931 in Cross Plains, WI., the daughter of Elmer and Myrtle Boehnen.
She was united in marriage to Allan N. Sherman on January 20, 1951. She was a graduate of Madison Central High School and was a member of Bethel...
Kathryn S. Walters
Aug 23, 2023
On August 23, 2023, the world bid farewell to a beloved mother, sister, and friend, as Kathryn Sullivan Walters passed away at the age of 66. Kathryn, born to Raymond Francis Sullivan and Gertrude Ellen Murray on October 25, 1956, leaves behind a legacy of compassion, service, and unwavering love.Kathryn's life was marked by a series of accomplishments that reflected her...
Huilian (Bill) Zhang
Aug 22, 2023
In Loving Memory of Huilian Zhang
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the peaceful passing of Huilian Zhang on August 22, 2023 at the age of 85. A devoted husband, father, and accomplished electrical computer engineer, his legacy lives on through his beloved wife Qihui Zuo and daughter Stephanie Zhang (Christopher Anecelle).
Born in Beijing, China, Huilian...
Frederick H. Buelow
Aug 22, 2023
Fred Buelow, a longtime resident of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2023 at the age of 94. Fred was a cherished member of the Madison community, known for his kind heart, service to his church, and dedication to his family, friends and Wisconsin sports teams.
Fred was born in 1929 in Minot, North Dakota, the eldest of...
William Neeley Rupp
Aug 21, 2023
William Neeley Rupp passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Monday Aug. 21, 2023, leaving family and friends very heartbroken.William was born at the Ft. Atkinson, WI hospital on April 7th, 2006, to Anthony W. Rupp and Charlotte L. Adams.William resided in Stoughton living with his father, bonus-mom Chelsea, his little sister Emma and little brother Cameron. He attended the Stoughton...
Marilyn R. Kalhagen
Aug 21, 2023
McFarland – Marilyn Ruth Kalhagen, age 92, passed away at her home on Monday August 21, 2023. Marilyn married Robert Kalhagen on November 22, 1950, in McFarland Lutheran Church. Our beloved Mom has left us to go to her devoted husband Robert "Buck" Kalhagen (who passed in October 2008). They will be joined again after being married 58 years....
William "Bill" R. Drew
Aug 20, 2023
William “Bill” Robert Drew, born in Clinton, IA on October 6, 1939 to Laurence W. and Mary E. Myers Drew, passed away peacefully from cholangiocarcinoma, otherwise known as bile duct cancer, on Sunday, August 20 at age 83 at University of Wisconsin Hospital surrounded by his loving family. This very rare and aggressive form of liver cancer metastasized rapidly,...
Joan Schoepp
Aug 20, 2023
McFarland - Joan Schoepp, 90 of McFarland loving wife, devoted mother, and caring grandmother passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023.
Joan was born December 28, 1932, to Vincent and Evelyn Hutter and was raised in Plain until moving to Middleton. She met the love of her life while working at the Middleton movie theater and married Fred Joseph Schoepp of Waunakee on...
Kathryn "Kathie" Peterson-Geiger
Aug 20, 2023
Kathryn Peterson-Geiger, 61, passed away peacefully in her home August 20th after a hard-fought battle with metastatic breast cancer. Kathie was surrounded by her loving mother, daughters and grandson who will continue to honor her legacy by living their lives to the fullest.
Kathie was raised in Madison, Wisconsin by Byron and Dorothy Peterson. After graduating from Madison Memorial...
Kathleen Smith Irwin
Aug 19, 2023
Kathleen Smith Irwin passed away in Reykjavik, Iceland on August 19, 2023. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, David R Irwin, Her son Patrick Irwin, his wife Stacey Schaefer, and their son Malcolm Irwin.
Kathy was born on November 26, 1942, to Dallas and Lucille Smith in Ottumwa, IA both of whom predeceased her. She graduated...
Katherine “Katie” Pavlue
Aug 19, 2023
Katherine “Katie” Pavlue, age 96, of Waunakee died on Aug. 19, 2023 after a fall and brief illness. She was born on Dec. 23, 1926 in Madison, WI to John and Katherine (Meek) Gross. She graduated from Madison West High School in 1944. It was there that she met Ted Pavlue at a dance and married him on Sept. 25,...
Robert John Sladky
Aug 19, 2023
Madison – Bob Sladky, 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Capitol Lakes Health Care Center. He was born April 23, 1942, to Albert and Gertrude Sladky in Milwaukee, where he attended Mother of Good Counsel parish school. His education was heavily influenced by Jesuit theology at Marquette High and St. Louis University. Later he earned his PhD...
Lois Moffatt
Aug 18, 2023
Our beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great-grandmother
LOIS MOFFATT
Gone to heaven on August 18th, 2023
Preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Leona, and husband John.Survived by sons Mike and Dan and daughter in law, Veronica; daughter Robin; grandchildren Kayla, Jessica, Jeremy and Jonathan, and three great grandsons Ian, Riley and Nolan.
She graduated from Port Washington...
James N. Gilbertson
Aug 18, 2023
Deerfield- James N. Gilbertson, age 78, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, August 18, 2023.
Jim was a fun loving guy who enjoyed having a good time. He always had a joke to tell and a quick laugh. Family was important to Jim. He was very involved in his children’s activities, both in school and in the community....
Adam Schesch
Aug 17, 2023
Schesch, Adam Bertram (1942-2023), Madison
Adam Schesch died on August 17, 2023, at age 80, surrounded by his family. He was born September 14, 1942, in New York City to Carl Jacob Schesch and Elizabeth Lillian Yassin, the children of German, Russian and Ukrainian-Jewish immigrants. He graduated from Columbia University with a B.A. and UW-Madison with a master’s degree)...
Suzanne S. Hotter
Aug 17, 2023
On August 17, 2023, Dr. Suzanne S. Hotter of Stoughton, Wisconsin passed peacefully while in Agrace Hospice Care at Fitchburg, Wisconsin. Suzanne was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Irene Smith, and her husband of 37 years, Thomas Hotter. Surviving family include her younger sister Jane Price; son Michael Robbins, wife Katy and grandchildren Victoria and Jackson; daughter...
Jacqueline D. Kadinger
Aug 17, 2023
WATERTOWN/SUN PRAIRIE—Jacqueline “Jackie” D. Kadinger, age 39, was wrongfully taken from us on August 17, 2023. Jackie was born on February 23, 1984 and raised in Watertown, WI. She graduated from Watertown High School. Jackie’s greatest accomplishment was becoming a mom to her son, Calvin, who was born in 2010.
Jackie was incredibly uplifting, positive, and brightened every room she...
Deborah Ann Wunnicke
Aug 16, 2023
Deborah Ann Garfield Wunnicke passed away peacefully on August 16, 2023, at age 74. She left us with the twinkle of joy and magic of love that she spread abundantly. For many years Deborah and her family lived with her Alzheimer’s disease, emphasis on “living”. Deborah decided early on that she would continue enjoying her life and “doing the...
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