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.
Marjie A. Hanssen
Sep 5, 2023
Marjie A. Hanssen passed away on Tuesday, September 5, surrounded by her family, after suffering a brain aneurysm and stroke. She was 70 years old.
Marjie was born December 1, 1952, in Stoughton, WI to Douglas and Ardys (Holtan) Pfundheller. Along with siblings Mark and Karen, she enjoyed an active and adventurous childhood. The Pfundhellers spent summers at the...
Judith A. Coffey
Sep 5, 2023
Madison - Judith A. Coffey, age 79, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. She was born on January 11, 1944, in Stoughton, WI, the daughter of Marvin and Evelyn (Dary) Jacobson, and step-daughter of Frederick “Fritz” Weinman. She was united in marriage to her lifelong love, the late Allan Coffey on September 20, 1960. Judy held various...
Blanche Ladenson Singer
Sep 4, 2023
Daughter of Eda Rattner Ladenson and Aaron Ladenson, Blanche grew up in Chicago, Illinois. Her parents and their families escaped separately from Kiev in the early 1900’s and settled in Chicago. Blanche grew up surrounded by a close extended family. They didn't have a lot of money but had love and integrity. She went to Senn High School and graduated...
Thomas James Bussan
Sep 4, 2023
Thomas James Bussan “Tom”, age 69 of Baraboo passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023.
Tom is survived by his siblings; Mary (Jim) Schuchardt, Betsy Bussan, and Amy McCormick; and nephews Dan, Tim and Joe; niece Sarah. He is further survived by other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Ruth Bussan and his...
Karen Lee Andrusco
Sep 4, 2023
Karen Lee Andrusco, 78, of Sun Prairie passed away on Monday, September 4th, 2023 at UW-Health Hospital in Madison, WI. She was born on July 3, 1945, in Iron Mountain, MI to the late Robert and Violet (Wahlstrom) Krans. She graduated from Florence High School in 1963 and x-ray school in 1964. Karen began her career as an x-ray technician...
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...
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