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.
Robert Potter van Wormer
Feb 9, 2026
Robert "Bob" van Wormer January 13, 1943-February 9, 2026. Born in Mason City, Iowa, the son of Ronald and Iva Moore Potter, Robert grew up as the middle child with brothers Ron and Jim. An avid reader as a child, Robert spent much of his time at the local library. Years later his time spent reading his set of encyclopedias...
Edgar Allen Reeves Jr.
Feb 9, 2026
Edgar Allen Reeves Jr was born on May 4, 1955, in Chicago, Illinois, to Cleodia Davis and Edgar Allen Reeves Sr.
He received his early education at Burnside Elementary School and later graduated from Harlem High School at the age of 17. Shortly after graduation, he proudly enlisted in the United States Army in 1972, where he faithfully served his country...
Mary J. Fritsche
Feb 9, 2026
Waunakee/Middleton – Mary J. Hellenbrand Fritsche, age 65, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on February 9, 2026, after a courageous battle with kidney disease.
Mary married Dean Dahmen in 1979, and together they welcomed four beautiful daughters: Molly (Dave) Lesinski, Dawn (Jesse) Mazur, April (Justin) Laabs, and Angela (Brian) White. In 1994, what began as a simple dance...
Kevin Wilson
Feb 8, 2026
Kevin Michael Wilson, 51, of McFarland passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at his home, taken away from us too soon.
Kevin was born on June 22, 1974 in Madison to Gordon and Viera (Gearhart) Wilson. He grew up in McFarland playing hockey for 8 years, then played football and golf in high school before graduating in 1992. Kevin moved...
Dorothy Elaine Scheer
Feb 7, 2026
Dorothy Elaine Scheer passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the age of 98. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Dorothy was born on June 20, 1927, in Madison, Wisconsin, to Martha (Radtke) and Henry Becker. She grew up in the Glen Oak Hills neighborhood and graduated from...
Arnold L. Vollmer
Feb 7, 2026
Arnold "Arn" Lee Vollmer passed away peacefully on February 7, 2026, at the age of 98. He was born on July 12, 1927, in Chicago, Illinois, to Arnold A. and Dorothea C. Vollmer. Arn once wrote, “My goal was to live a life of faith.”
Arn attended Lane Tech College Prep High School, where athletics were an early passion. He often...
Judith Ann Lyons
Feb 6, 2026
Mother of two (Paul and Janet); grandmother of four (Abby Grintjes, Noe, Devin, Dylan); partner of Doug Knudson for 20 years; widow of David Lyons (married for 42.5 years); sister of 3 brothers, one remaining (Jim [Jean] Peterson); aunt of 16; friend of many, Judy (Judith P) Lyons (daughter of Harold and Margaret Peterson) died on February 6, 2026. Judy...
James "Jim" Moe Sundby
Feb 4, 2026
Stoughton - James (Jim) Moe Sundby, age 92, of Stoughton passed away at Kettle Park Senior Living facility on February 4, 2026.
He was born on February 13, 1933, in Stoughton, Wisconsin, son of the late Christian and Clara (nee Moe) Sundby.
Jim graduated from Stoughton High School in 1951 and earned a B.S. in Pharmacy from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in...
Marlene A. Judd
Feb 4, 2026
Stoughton – Marlene “Tuts” Judd, age 72, passed away on Wednesday February 4, 2026, at Solace Home. She was born February 28, 1953, in Madison, the daughter of Raymond H. and Elma (Swalheim) Anderson. She married Dann Judd on September 25, 1993.
Marlene graduated from Stoughton High School in 1971. She loved all of her family and friends. She loved seeing...
Kathy A. Saunders
Feb 4, 2026
Madison - Kathy Ann (Brennum) Saunders of Madison, WI passed away on February 4, 2026. After a long, hard-fought battle with many health issues, she passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, leaving a large void in all of our hearts.
Kathy was born on a US military base in Germany on March 7, 1953, to Lester and Bernice (Weber) Brennum....
James "Jim" V. Hughes
Feb 4, 2026
Sun Prairie - James "Jim" Vincent Hughes, age 66, passed away after a diagnosis of esophagus cancer and treatment for it, he entered hospice care through Agrace in October 2025 and entered Heaven on February 4, 2026, at home, surrounded by loved ones.
He was born May 25, 1959, at St. Mary's Hospital to Robert “Bob” and Bernice (Meixelsperger) Hughes. Jim...
Floyd F Stautz
Feb 3, 2026
Floyd Frederick Stautz, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026, 3 weeks shy of his 92nd birthday. He was born on February 24, 1934, on his family’s farm outside of Kewaskum, Wisconsin, the youngest son of Clifford and Elsa (Bruessel) Stautz.
From an early age, Floyd embraced life with curiosity and enthusiasm. He was deeply involved in school, church, sports, and...
Professor Richard A. Johnson
Feb 2, 2026
Professor Richard "Rich" Arnold Johnson, age 88 of Madison, died peacefully on February 2 at Agrace Hospice.
He was born on July 10, 1937 in St. Paul, MN. to Arnold and Florence (Johnson) Johnson. Rich graduated from Johnson High School. He then went on to obtain three degrees from the University of Minnesota-BEE in Electrical Engineering, MS in mathematics, Ph D...
Sally Thwing
Feb 1, 2026
Sally Ann (Morris) Thwing, 89, of Madison, Wisconsin passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge Health & Rehab Center surrounded by her loving family.
Sally was born on April 5, 1936 in Boston, Massachusetts to Caleb and Elsie (Ralston) Morris. She grew up in Westwood, MA, graduating from Westwood High School. She received her undergraduate degree...
Ann Jablonski
Feb 1, 2026
Ann Louise Jablonski of Madison WI passed away on February 1, 2026, at age 78, after a long battle with cancer. She was known for her intelligence and competence and loved for her generosity, kindness and loyalty. Her warmth and laughter will be missed wherever friends gather.
Ann was born in November 1947 in Buffalo NY to Leo and Marion Jablonski....
Stephen John Wagner
Feb 1, 2026
Stephen John Wagner, age 75, passed away peacefully on February 1st, 2026. He was born on August 9, 1950, in Madison, Wisconsin, and was raised on a farm in Waunakee, where he learned the values of hard work, dedication, and integrity that defined his life.
Steve was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 53 years, Kathy; his parents, Joseph...
Duane Richard Cline
Feb 1, 2026
Duane R. Cline age 83 of Madison, WI passed away on Sunday February 1, 2026.
Duane was born June 20, 1942 in Lodi, WI, the son of Henry and Edna(Asher)Cline. He worked for Schappe Don Miller Pontiac as an auto upholsterer for over 21 years. In 1967, Duane married Shirley (Herlitz)Cline and were married for 58 years. Duane served in the...
Janet A. Trader
Jan 31, 2026
Janet A. Trader, a woman of profound resilience, intelligence and service, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026 at Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation, Stoughton, WI. Born on March 31, 1930, in Baker, Montana, Janet was the daughter of the late John and Mabel (Hankins) Deady.
From the age of 4, Janet lived with her family in rural Gordon, WI. She earned...
Jessica Ann Schroeder
2026
With heavy hearts, we share that Jessica Ann Schroeder, passed away on January 31, 2026, at the age of 40, after an unexplained, sudden medical illness and brief hospitalization.
Jessica was born in Madison, WI to Sharon (nee Taylor) Schroeder (Rick) and Dwain “Sonny” Schroeder (Karen). She grew up with her parents and sister, Rhonda, in Waunakee, WI. Jessica graduated from Waunakee...
George D. Johnson
Jan 30, 2026
George Donald Johnson passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026. He was an extraordinary man of diverse interests, talents, and accomplishments and truly embodied his belief in taking action to make his community, and the world, better. George was a life-long advocate and leader in both national and local environmental activities and was a recognized expert in ecological preservation and...
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