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.
Thomas C. Pink
May 28, 2025
Thomas Pink, age 81, passed away on May 28, 2025, at Rainbow Hospice Center, after a six-year battle with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. He is survived by his wife, Wendy, who was the love of his life. Tom was born on April 18, 1944, in Fall River, Wisconsin and graduated from high school in 1962. He served in the military for...
Frederic W. (Fritz) Ragatz
May 27, 2025
I was born in Madison, Wisconsin on March 30, 1943. My parents were W.L. (Bill) Ragatz and Rosanna Kindschi Ragatz. I died on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. Survivors include my dear wife, Barbara. I was preceded in death by my parents. I attended Nakoma Grade School, Cherokee Junior High School, West High School and the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Luckily,...
Frances Susan Thompson
May 27, 2025
With full hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of our mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Frances Susan Thompson, who died May 27, 2025, just days before her 101st birthday—likely to avoid all the fuss.
Born in Sauk City on June 3, 1924, she was the eldest child of Frank and Rose (Endres) Bongard. Frances lived through a century of extraordinary change with...
James P. Ladron
May 26, 2025
James “Jim” P. Ladron, age 83, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025. He was born on October 10, 1941 in Columbus, WI to George and Virginia (Gilmore) Ladron.
Jim was an avid sports fan. He never turned down a good round of golf with friends.
Jim loved his family dearly. He spent his life coaching and cheering on his children and...
Janet M. Sheil
May 25, 2025
Janet Sheil, age 97, passed away peacefully at All Saints Memory Care, on Sunday, May 25, 2025. Janet was a kind and beautiful soul, a loving wife and mother who took great care to nurture those she loved. She showed strength and courage after being widowed and was enormously proud of her home and family.
Janet was born on Jan. 22,...
Orion T. Riebe-Crespo
May 25, 2025
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Charlotte Miller
May 25, 2025
Charlotte Miller, age 64, passed away on Sunday May 25, 2025 at her home in Waunakee. The former Charlotte Rosenow was born on January 20, 1961 in Morrison, Illinois to Herman and Mary (Seloover) Rosenow.
She graduated from Morrison, IL High School. She then attended and graduated from Illinois State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education. Charlotte...
Terrence Jay Snowden
May 24, 2025
Terrence Jay Snowden passed away peacefully on May 24th, 2025 at the William S. Middleton Memorial Hospital Hospice Unit. His beloved children and grandchildren spent his last days with him.
“Terry” was born July 24th, 1926 in Sheboygan, WI. He was the oldest of five children born to George and Eva (Nommensen) Snowden. He grew up in Fond du Lac, then...
Jennie Lou Cowan
May 23, 2025
Jennie Lou Cowan, 68, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, leaving behind a family who loved her deeply and a world that feels a little less joyful without her in it.
Jennie was born on October 8, 1956, to Lenore and Adolph "Jack" Huyvaert in Chicago. From the start, she brought warmth, endless energy, and a quiet strength that would come to...
Susan Gail Vial
May 23, 2025
Susan Gail Vial, age 67, passed away on May 23, 2025 at Agrace Hospice Care Center in Fitchburg, WI.
She was born in Oak Park, IL on May 8, 1958 to Charles C. and Annette “Toni” (Towle) Vial. She attended Wheaton Central High School in Wheaton, IL, Albion College in Michigan, and Washington University in St. Louis, where she earned her...
Connie Smith
May 23, 2025
Connie Smith, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2025, at the age of 58. Born on February 18, 1967, Connie lived a life filled with warmth, kindness, and laughter that touched the hearts of all who knew her.
She was married to the love of her life, Eric Smith, and together they raised their beautiful...
Robert James Newell Jr.
May 23, 2025
A Life Fully Lived
Robert James Newell Jr., of McFarland, WI was born on May 13, 1953 in Peoria, Illinois to Robert James Newell Sr., and Gloria Cowell Newell, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025, at the age of 72. Robert, affectionately known as Bob or R.J., was a recently retired Mechanical Engineer who dedicated 49 years of service to...
Peggy Ishmael
May 21, 2025
Peggy L. Ishmael, 94, of Paoli, Wis. passed away peacefully on May 21, 2025. Born on October 2, 1930 in Madison, Wis. she was the daughter of Erle and Margaret (Townley) Smith. Peggy was a 1948 graduate of West High School where she met William (Bill) O. Ishmael. They were married on September 17, 1948 in Madison and were married...
Irene Keller
May 21, 2025
Irene M. Keller, age 96, of Waunakee passed away on Wed. May 21, 2025. The former Irene Marx was born 0n April 11,1929 to John and Mary (Statz) Marx. She married Roman Keller on June 13,1950 and they were married 53 years. Together they raised eight children on their farm. Mom had a love for gardening and spent many hours...
Mona Maas
May 20, 2025
Mona passed away peacefully on May 20 surrounded by her family. She was born on March 12,1939 to Frederick and Matilda Stueber. She grew up in Clyman, WI and was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Clyman. She grew up on a farm with her father, mother and older brother Richard.
Mona attended Juneau High School in Juneau, WI...
Mary Mackey Willett
May 19, 2025
Mary (Mackey) Willett, age 71, left this world peacefully on May 19, 2025 at House of the Dove in Marshfield. She was born on September 19, 1953 in Des Moines, Iowa, the first of four children, and only daughter, of Milford and Margaret Mackey. The family settled in Guttenberg, Iowa and built the local SuperValue grocery store.
Mary graduated from Guttenberg...
Jay Wood
May 19, 2025
Jay L. Wood, age 58, passed away on May 19th, 2025. Jay was born in Milwaukee on April 14th, 1967, to the late Eugene and Frances Wood (Kwasny). Jay was the last child to be born, the youngest of five brothers. He grew up following in their footsteps, most of the time barefoot and more often than not, getting up...
Mary Kay Olson
May 19, 2025
Mary K. Olson (Krueger) of Madison started on her journey to Heaven at the age of 83 surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born in West Bend, WI. She graduated from Washington High School in Milwaukee, WI and later earned her Bachelor’s degree at UW Madison.
Loved by her husband of 49 years, Dennis Olson. Loving mother of Stephenie (Randall...
Leonard "Lenny" C. Bruheim
May 18, 2025
Leonard C. “Lenny” Bruheim, age 77, passed away on Sunday May 18, 2025, at the UW Hospital in Madison. He was born April 25, 1948, in Stoughton to the late Leonard and Georgianna (Dahmen) Bruheim. Lenny proudly served his Country in the United States Army for 2 tours during the Vietnam War. He married Dayle Swetmore on October 23, 1971,...
William "Bill" B. Payne Sr.
May 18, 2025
Services have been scheduled for Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Bethany United Methodist Church.
With hearts full of gratitude for a life well lived, the family of William B. Payne Sr. shares the peaceful passing of a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, teacher, musician, coach, and friend.
Born in Richmond, Virginia on September 2, 1929, William was the son of Dorothy Burgess...
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