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.
Sharon C. Durand
Aug 6, 2023
SUN PRAIRIE (formerly of Woodward, OK)- Sharon C. (Reed) Durand, age 78, passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023, the day before her 79th birthday. She was born on August 7, 1944, in Dallas, TX, the second child to Iven and Helen (Jones) Reed.
Sharon raised her two children, Carlena and Clint in Kilgore, TX where she honed her skills...
James E. Sugar
Aug 5, 2023
In Loving Memory of James Edward Sugar, Madison, Wisconsin.
James Edward Sugar, a devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather, and respected member of his community, passed away peacefully in his home on August 5, 2023 surrounded by his family. Born on March 4, 1943 in Richland Center, Wisconsin, he leaves behind a legacy of love, integrity, and kindness. Jim was...
Patricia Forbes
Aug 5, 2023
Our beloved Mother, Patricia Forbes passed away quietly August 5, 2023 in Madison, WI. Pat was a long time Madison resident and loved her husband, Ed, family, home and city. She resided in the Dudgeon Monroe St. neighborhood for 73 years.
Pat was most proud of her family and took great joy as her children attained degrees and again...
Laurie Anne Riss
Aug 4, 2023
Laurie Riss, aged 60, passed away on August 4, 2023, in Oregon, Wisconsin, due to complications from cancer. She was born on July 31, 1963, in Oak Park, Illinois.
Laurie's life was a testament to unwavering optimism and a deep love for music. She earned an undergraduate degree in music at the University of Illinois and a master's degree in...
Donna Irene Bartley
Aug 4, 2023
Donna Irene (Smith) Bartley, age 76, of Monroe, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023 at Azura Memory Care in Stoughton, after a 10 year battle with Alzheimer's.
Donna was born in Alton, Illinois on November 6, 1946 to Robert and Norma (Stewart) Smith. On September 16, 1989 she married Mike Bartley. Donna worked for Swiss Colony for 38 years...
Jean Loreida Branton
Aug 3, 2023
Jean Loreida BrantonIt is with heavy hearts that we announce that Jean Branton, 72, of Madison, passed away in her sleep on August 3rd, 2023 at her home at Yasmin’s Loving Care adult family home. She was born to Charles and Astrid Branton on September 9th, 1950 in Baraboo, Wisconsin. The family moved to Madison when she was very...
James L. Schulz
Aug 3, 2023
James "Jim" Schulz, age 72, passed away peacefully on August 3rd at his home in Deerfield following a three year battle with cancer. He was born on August 23, 1950, to Robert and Francis Schulz. He was united in marriage to Joyce Gullixson (Wedvick) on December 6, 1975 and they remained in the Deerfield area throughout their married life.
He...
Susan L. Geishirt
Aug 3, 2023
***PLEASE NOTE THERE HAS BEEN A CHANGE: MASS WILL NOW BE ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16TH***
Susan (Sue) Geishirt was born on June 3, 1935 to Frank and Julianna Schmelzer Rodenschmit, and passed away on August 3, 2023 at the age of 88. She grew up on the family dairy farm in Cross Plains and graduated from Middleton High School. ...
Alla M. Subbotin
Aug 3, 2023
Alla Subbotin (née Safonova), age 77, passed away at home on Thursday, August 3, 2023 surrounded by family and friends. Alla was born on August 10, 1945 in Poland, while her mother Irina Safonova (née Kuchuk), who was serving as nurse in the Soviet army, was returning home after the end of World War II. Irina and Alla's father, Mikhail...
Clela Duemler
Aug 2, 2023
Madison – Clela Jane Duemler, wife of John C. Duemler died August 2, 2023. The former Clela Jane Elliott was born in l930, in Wheatland Wyoming, the daughter of Glenn Weaver and Retta Springer Elliott. She attended Stephens College and the University of Missouri, finishing her degree at Webster College in St. Louis. She was married to John C. Duemler...
Anthony "Tony" Scott Trotta
Aug 1, 2023
Anthony "Tony" Scott Trotta, 63, of Waunakee, WI, passed away on August 1, 2023, near his home in Poynette, WI. He was born on May 21, 1960, in Madison, WI.Tony was a funny, endearing, and sweet man who had a soft spot for the downtrodden and others who struggled in life. When he was growing up in Waunakee he...
Jennifer Ann Helen Gramer
Aug 1, 2023
Dr. Jennifer Ann Helen Gramer died peacefully on August 1, 2023, at the age of 35, following a courageous and determined year-long fight against cancer. But Jen’s spirit will never die because of the many lives she touched with her warm smile, keen mind, and generous heart.
Jen was born in Boise, Idaho on Super Bowl Sunday, January 31, 1988,...
Dr. Sandra Osborn
Aug 1, 2023
Dr. Sandra L. Osborn, age 86, of Verona, Wisconsin, passed away on August 1, 2023, after a three-week journey at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. We appreciate the wonderful care she received there by all who came into contact with her.
Sandy was born on September 2, 1936, to Bernice and Harold Ladehoff of Davenport, IA. She graduated from...
Carol Kathleen Ziegler
Jul 30, 2023
Carol Kathleen Ziegler, age 84, of Middleton/Ashton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg. She was born on August 1, 1938 to Louis and Frances (Maly) Kippley. She graduated from Waunakee High School and later married her husband, Leo Ziegler, at Saint Peter’s Catholic Church on November 10, 1959.
Together they took on the...
Barry L. Bartlett
Jul 29, 2023
SUN PRAIRIE- Barry Bartlett, 75, passed away on July 29th, 2023 at Agrace Hospice after a short illness. He was born on August 1, 1947 in Murphysboro, IL to John and Gloria Bartlett. He moved to Lexington, KY in 1964, where he graduated from Lafayette High School. After high school, Barry graduated from the local technical college with a degree...
Yuri M. Shkel
Jul 28, 2023
Yuri Shkel, age 61, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 28, 2023, at the UW-Hospital in Madison. Yuri was born on October 6, 1961 in Chelyabinsk, Russia. He married his wife Irina in 1982 in Moscow, Russia and came to the United States, together with his family, in 1994. Yuri has spent his professional life immersed in academics and...
Nina Diaz Harris
Jul 27, 2023
Nina Diaz Harris, age 96, passed away peacefully on Thursday July 27, 2023 with her family by her side. Nina was born on September 2, 1926 in Coalgate, OK., the daughter of James and Juanita Diaz. Nina graduated from Coalgate, OK High School in 1940. Nina married the love of her life, Schuyler Lot Harris, November 5, 1947 and were...
Barbara A. Spink (formerly Swenson)
Jul 27, 2023
Barbara Ann (nee Kittleson) Spink, formerly known as Barbara Swenson, age 88, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023. She was born on May 15, 1935 in Stoughton to Gerhard and Ruth (Simonson) Kittleson. She grew up in the Stoughton area and lived in Madison, Oregon, and McFarland the last 20 years of her life.
Barb married Dean Swenson...
Kenneth "Kenny" W. Otteson
Jul 27, 2023
McFarland – Kenneth W. “Kenny” Otteson, age 78, passed away on Thursday July 27, 2023, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg surrounded by his loving family. Ken was born July 22, 1945, in Stoughton to the late Arnold and Virginia (Peckham) Otteson. Ken served his Country in the United States Army from 1963 until 1969. He married Gerda Klein in...
Phyllis S Anderson
Jul 26, 2023
Phyllis S. Anderson, age 96, of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away on 26 July 2023 at Oakwood Village. She was born on 20 December 1926 in Madison, the daughter of Dell (Anderson) and Edward Schwingel Jr. She married A. D. Anderson on 12 April 1945.
Phyllis grew up on West Mifflin in Madison, fondly remembered (in later years) by...
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