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.
Lisa A. Kanoff
Nov 12, 2023
Lisa A. Kanoff, a beloved member of the Sun Prairie community, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2023, at her home in Sun Prairie. Born on April 8, 1966, in New Haven, Connecticut, Lisa lived a remarkable life filled with joy, love, and dedication to her family and community.Lisa's unwavering commitment to providing a nurturing environment led her to run...
Gwendolyn Adele Ray JeSchonek
Nov 11, 2023
Gwendolyn Adele Ray JeSchonek is now celebrating with her father, John Kirk Ray, in heaven, having left this world for the next adventure on Saturday, November 11th, 2023 in Madison, Wisconsin.
Finding beauty in art, music, design, quilting, organization, and her surroundings was integral to her being, so she has probably already requested piano and cello lessons, a part...
Susan "DJ Susie" Huelsman
Nov 11, 2023
Susan Margaret Huelsman (“DJ Susie”), age 59 of Waunakee, passed away after her courageous battle with breast cancer on November 11, 2023, at the Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg.
Born on January 29, 1964, to Ramon and Dolores Gaeding in Chicago, Susie graduated from St. Gregory High School in 1982 and moved to the Madison area in 1990. Susie eventually...
Walter H. Miner
Nov 10, 2023
Walter H. Miner, age 92, passed away Friday, November 10, 2023, in Madison, Wisconsin. He was born April 19, 1931, to Roland and Lottye Miner, both of whom were electrical engineers. Walt grew up first in Augusta, Kansas and then in Greeley, Colorado, spending happy summers at his grandparents’ ranch outside of Burns, Wyoming, and pursuing interests as diverse as...
Rodney J. "Rod" Hellenbrand
Nov 10, 2023
Pardeeville – Rodney J. “Rod” Hellenbrand, age 60, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023. He was born on March 2, 1963, in Waunakee, to Jerome and Dorothy (Brockman) Hellenbrand. He graduated from Waunakee High School in 1981. On August 27, 2005, Rod married Bonnie Krueger and together with her son, Tyler Wold, they made their home in rural Pardeeville.
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Rebecca Lichtenberg Schumann
Nov 9, 2023
Rebecca L. Schumann, age 69, passed away suddenly on November 10, 2023. She was born on April 6, 1954, to Willard and Pearl Schumann. She graduated high school from Wisconsin Heights in 1972. For the majority of her working career, she worked at Forest Products in Madison. Rebecca enjoyed traveling and playing golf with her loving husband Gary. She also...
Jeffrey John Lange
Nov 9, 2023
Jeffrey John Lange, age 75, passed away peacefully at home on November 9, 2023.
He was born on February 14, 1948 at Mercy Hospital in Oshkosh, WI to parents William Lange, and Bertaline Fetters Lange. He has an older brother, Steve Lange. He married Eileen “Dolly” Marsh on September 4, 1980 and resided in Madison.
At an early...
Robert W. Nielsen
Nov 9, 2023
Robert W. Nielsen, age 76 passed away on Thursday, November 9th at Agrace Hospice. He was born in Milwaukee, WI October 14, 1947 to Ralph and Marjorie (Ziegler) Nielsen.
Bob graduated from Madison West High School in 1965 and received an Associate Degree in Accounting from MATC in 1969.
Bob had a long career in the food industry starting as...
Fred Nelson
Nov 9, 2023
Deerfield- Fred Nelson, age 85 of Deerfield WI died on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at home with his family by his side.
Fred was born December 30, 1937, to Esther (Zechzer) and Lewis Nelson. He attended Deerfield Schools graduating in 1956. Fred was a farmer and a well known livestock hauler for over 50 years. Fred was life long member...
Gary Arthur Brown
Nov 8, 2023
Sun Prairie- Gary A. Brown Sr, age 89, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at Agrace Hospice. He was born in Chicago on September 21, 1934 the son of Stuart and Emily Brown. Gary grew up in Hessville, Indiana and graduated from Bishop Noll High School. He married his high school sweetheart, Jeri Mauger, in 1953.
Gary enlisted in...
Marion W. Moore
Nov 8, 2023
Marion W. Moore, age 84, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at home with his wife by his side after a battle with cancer. Marion was born in Duquesne, Pennsylvania, on March 23, 1939, the son of Woody and Alice (Smith) Moore. He was the 3rd oldest of 13 children. Marion married Debra Ziegler on June 24, 1983 in Madison and they...
Brian "Redco" Franklin
Nov 8, 2023
Town of Dunn- Brian “Redco” Franklin, age 62, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at his home after a lengthy battle with multiple medical conditions. He was born in Davenport, Iowa on February 4, 1961, the son of Charles and Sandra Franklin.
Redco grew up in Davenport and graduated from North Scott High School. For two years...
Margaret 'Mickey" Schaefer
Nov 8, 2023
Margaret “Mickey” Schaefer, 69, was a selfless and devoted mother, friend, sister, and soon-to-be grandmother. She passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 8th, in Madison, surrounded by her beloved family and friends.
Mickey was born in Green Bay, WI on September 23, 1954. She attended Annunciation Grade School and graduated from Green Bay West High School in 1972, where she...
Marilyn June Stensaas
Nov 8, 2023
Stoughton- Marilyn June Stensaas, age 95, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at Stoughton Meadows. She was born in Madison on December 11, 1927, the daughter of Robert and Lucille Roberts. Marilyn grew up in Madison and graduated from Madison West High School in 1945. She worked as a telephone operator in Stoughton where she met her future husband....
Jean Tews
Nov 7, 2023
Jean Tews (Kring) passed away at home on November 7, 2023. Jean was born in 1928 in Ogdensburg NY to Joseph and Helen Kring (Collins). Jean graduated from St. Lawrence University in 1949 and received her doctorate in biochemistry from the University of Wisconsin in 1954. She lived in Madison for the rest of her life, where she spent most...
Jean Louise Brogaard
Nov 7, 2023
Jean Louise Brogaard
Aug. 10, 1944 - Nov. 7, 2023
Jean L. Brogaard, 79, Verona, WI, was called to her eternal home on Tuesday November 7, 2023 at SSM Health Saint Mary's Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. Jean was born to John and Fern (Seitz) Pfitzer on Aug. 10, 1944, an identical twin of Joan, at Wright-Patterson Air Force base...
Nancy Ruth Love
Nov 7, 2023
On the 7th of November Nancy Ruth Love left this earth. She felt she had been blessed with so many happy years. She was born on the 12th of September in 1928, in Minneapolis MN to Ruth and Carl Kaeppel. Nancy attended school in Minneapolis until her second year in junior high school when her father, a Boy Scout...
Lois M. Kammer
Nov 6, 2023
Our family lost a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend on November 6th, 2023. Lois Marie (Lauridsen) Kammer was born on June 7, 1928, in Madison, the daughter of loving parents, Gudmund and Matilda (Mueller) Lauridsen. She attended East High School and the University of Wisconsin. She met Jack Kammer in 1944 when she was a...
Elaine A. Waldo
Nov 5, 2023
Elaine A. Waldo, age 94, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023, surrounded by love and family, both in person and with her in spirit. She was born April 5, 1929, the youngest child of Albert and Jeanne (Parker) Jossie, and grew up in Pittsville, WI.
On June 4, 1947, Elaine was united in marriage to the love of...
Phyllis C. Benson
Nov 4, 2023
Madison - Phyllis Carol Benson passed away peacefully on November 4, 2023, one week shy of her 92nd birthday. She was born November 12, 1931 in Belvedere, Illinois, the daughter of Clarence and Dora (Hopperstad) Holmes. She was a graduate of Capron High School and St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota.
Phyllis taught vocal music in Lancaster, Reedsburg,...
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