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.
Jack F. Naughton
Nov 15, 2025
Madison, Wisconsin — Jack Naughton, a beloved father, grandfather, and devoted educator whose life was defined by his kindness and passion for world travel, passed away peacefully at the age of 97.
Born in 1928 in Gary, Indiana, Jack grew up in Chicago before serving two years in the U.S. Navy as a foreign correspondent. Following his service, he dedicated himself...
Sau Fong Chu
Nov 15, 2025
In Loving Memory of
Sau Fong Chu (Nickname: Wah Kee Mama) 1925.01.01 – 2025 • Age 100 (Chinese age 103)
Passed peacefully at Meriter Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend to many.
Birth & Family Background
Sau Fong Chu was born on January 1, 1925, in China to Jor Hoi Chu and Tsui Yeung Mong. She married Wai...
Carter Morgan Ayres
Nov 15, 2025
Carter Morgan Ayres (“Morgan”) passed away peacefully on November 15, 2025 in Madison, Wisconsin, after suffering complications from a fall that occurred two months earlier. He was 77 years old.
Morgan was born in Sydney, Australia in 1948 and lived the first fourteen years of his life there. He enjoyed school, playing with friends, water sports, and family time with his...
Michael "Mike" L. Manville
Nov 15, 2025
Sun Prairie - Michael “Mike” L. Manville, passed away peacefully at his home on November 15, 2025. He was 73 years old.
He was born on August 26, 1952, in Madison, WI, the son of the late Lawrence and Agnes (Schenck) Manville.
In 1973, Mike married the love of his life, Cynthia “Cindie” Gove, and together they raised two daughters, Heather and...
Margaret "Peggy" Ann Wilson
Nov 15, 2025
Margaret “Peggy” Ann Wilson, age 89, of Madison, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 15, 2025. She was born in Janesville, Wisconsin and moved to Madison, Wisconsin when she was 2. She was the youngest of four siblings. She graduated from St. Bernard’s Catholic School and Edgewood High School before pursuing nursing studies.
Peggy married Glenn Wilson on...
Dr. Rolf W. Wegenke
Nov 15, 2025
Rolf W. Wegenke died on Saturday, November 15, 2025. He was born on May 19, 1948, the son of Ingwald and Gertrude (Otto) Wegenke. He was raised on Montello, Wisconsin, baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Ev. Church, and enrolled in St. John’s School K-8. He graduated from Montello High School where he was president of the Student Council and...
Lawrence "Larry" J. Mattie
Nov 15, 2025
Lawrence “Larry” Mattie, age 91, of Sun Prairie, passed away peacefully at home on November 15, 2025, surrounded by the family who loved him so dearly. He was born on June 23, 1934, in Madison, Wisconsin, son of the late Dewey and Nellie Mattie.
Larry honorably served his country as a member of the U.S. Army during the Korean War, carrying...
Thomas "Tom" T. Kraft
Nov 15, 2025
Thomas T. Kraft, 81, of Sun Prairie, WI, passed away peacefully at home on November 15, 2025. He was surrounded by his loving family throughout this journey. Tom was born on April 12, 1944 to Robert and Charlotte Kraft.
Tom spent most of his career with Wisconsin Gas Company and retired from WE Energies. He thoroughly enjoyed his retirement with his...
Judith "Judy" M. Schwerdtfeger
Nov 15, 2025
Judith “Judy” M. Schwerdtfeger, age 83, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025 with her family by her side. She was born on February 24, 1942 in Spring Green, WI to Wilbert and Angeline (Haas) Holler, Sr. Judy grew up in Pine Bluff on a farm, and she graduated from Mount Horeb High School, Class of 1960. She married Gene...
Steven "Steve" M. Schultz
Nov 14, 2025
Steven (Steve) Michael Schultz, age 72 passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Steve was born on September 4, 1953 in Madison, Wisconsin to the late John (Jack) and Patricia (Niendorf) Schultz. After losing his mother when he was just seven months old, Steve was lovingly raised by his father and Ila Schultz, who became...
Susan M. Fey
Nov 12, 2025
A bright light was born to Betty and Will Fey on April 16,1954 in Madison Wisconsin. The middle of three children, Sue was a spirited, independent child with boundless curiosity. She had a rural lot in Verona and then a 140 acre farm in Dodgeville as her playground. It was at the family farm and on vacations in northern Wisconsin...
Bessie J. McMahon
Nov 12, 2025
Sun Prairie - Bessie Juanita (Vest) McMahon, age 89, passed away November 12, 2025. She was the youngest child of Marie and William Vest. She grew up in small towns around Richland County and called Richland Center her hometown.
In January 1954, at a dance hall in Sextonville, WI, Lester McMahon asked her for a dance. They dated and married later...
Kenneth John Kennedy
Nov 10, 2025
Kenneth (Ken) Kennedy (86) of Madison, Wisconsin passed away November 10th, 2025.
Ken was born in Beaver Dam in 1938 to Clara and Joseph. He grew up in Watertown and graduated high school in 1957. Throughout high school and college he worked at Mullins Dairy to support himself. He met Sharon, his wife of 60 years, in high school and they...
Judith "Judy" A. Lyman
Nov 9, 2025
Lyman, Judith Ann Madison / Sarasota, Florida
Judith Ann Lyman, née Sanford, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2025. She was born on February 1, 1941, to Orville and Beulah Sanford and grew up in the close-knit community of La Farge, Wisconsin. Judy graduated from La Farge High School and later attended Madison Business College.
In 1959, Judy was honored as first...
Kimberly Schmudlach
Nov 9, 2025
Kimberly Jean "Kim" Schmudlach, age 57, passed away on November 9, 2025, in Madison, Wisconsin. Born on August 4, 1968, in Madison, she spent her life rooted in the community that shaped her and which she gave so much back to in return.Kim was the beloved daughter of Florence Schmudlach and the late Thomas Schmudlach. She grew up in Poynette,...
Donna Belle Calvert
Nov 8, 2025
For those unable to attend Donna's Celebration of Life, you may register at the following link to view the service live stream:
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Donna Belle Calvert, age 89, passed away surrounded by family at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg on Saturday, November 8, 2025. She was born October 30, 1936 the daughter of Myron and Sara (Maddrell) Williams in Beloit, WI.
Donna attended Evansville...
Lucas John Tonstad
Nov 7, 2025
Lucas “Luke” John Tonstad, age 32, of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away on November 7, 2025, at UW Hospital in Madison after a tough battle against a rare illness.
Luke was born on July 30, 1993, in Madison, Wisconsin, to Rick and Judy Tonstad. He loved being with family and friends, all of whom cherished his humor, kindness, and generous spirit.
Luke is...
Jeannette A. Smithback
Nov 6, 2025
Jeannette A. Smithback, age 87, passed away on November 6, 2025 at St. Mary’s Hospital. She was born on August 24, 1938 in Woodburn, Orgeon the daughter of Joseph and Violet (Bratvold) LaBansky. She married Raymond Smithback on May 18, 1963 in Rockford, Illinois.
Jan was a generous, loving and authentic woman who shined so bright. She was known for and...
Sneh Rihani
2025
Smt. Sneh Rihani, wife of Shri Om Prakash Rihani passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. She was 77 years old and lived in Madison, Wisconsin for the past five years. She was born in the village of Hoshiarpur, in the state of Punjab in India and was the youngest of nine siblings.
Sneh was married to Om for nearly...
Penny Lamb
Nov 4, 2025
Penny L Lamb, 73, of Madison passed away on November 4, 2025, at UW Hospital with her daughters by her side.
Penny was born on January 4, 1952, in Monroe, WI to Bert & Isabel (Sandley) Beecher.
Penny was one of seven children who she had remained close with throughout her life.
Penny enjoyed taking short trips to the casino, reading, gardening &...
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