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.
Laura Ann Lessner Johannes
Jun 18, 2023
McFarland- Laura Ann Lessner Johannes, age 63, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on June 18, 2023.
Laura was a dedicated, selfless, generous, caring and loving daughter, mother, grandmother, wife, and friend who always put everyone else’s needs before her own. Nothing was more important to her than her family. Laura had a special affinity for the outdoors, especially...
Ann Wallace
Jun 18, 2023
Elisabeth “Ann” Wallace (née MacLeod), age 88, passed away the evening of June 18, 2023. Her children were by her side.
Ann was a person of kindness and gentleness who cherished her family. She was generous and made her home a welcome place to others, finding goodness in all people. Despite multiple health issues over the years, she persevered with inner...
John Edmund Janty
Jun 17, 2023
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John E. Janty (72) of Madison and Elkhart Lake passed away unexpectedly on June 17, 2023, at SSM St Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac with his wife and son at his side. John, born on February 21, 1951, in Sheboygan and raised in Elkhart Lake, was the middle child and only son of Norbert and Helen...
Louise B. Scott
Jun 17, 2023
Louise B. Scott died on June 17, 2023 at Agrace Hospice. Louise was born on December 29, 1929 in Richmond, Indiana, to Donald Herbert and Gladys Harloff Bell. She graduated from Indiana University in Bloomington with degrees in French Literature and English Literature. In 1952, Louise married John Kimball Scott in Columbus, Ohio. She worked at “The” Ohio State...
Janet S Faulhaber
Jun 17, 2023
Janet (Sprengel) Faulhaber
Janet was born July 9th, 1921 in Sheboygan to Ino and Sylvester Sprengel. She attended old Central High School and the new North High school, and attended Milwaukee State Teachers College, now UW-Milwaukee. In 1941, she married her high school band director, the late Charles M. Faulhaber. They resided in Sheboygan until October of...
Barbara Jean Tyrer
Jun 16, 2023
Barbara Jean Tyrer followed the light in the early hours of Friday June 16, 2023. Born in Madison, WI on March 18, 1950 she was raised on Madison’s northside by parents Lee Patterson Tyrer and Maxine Marie (Martin) Tyrer. Barbara attended Central High School where she met James Justiliano. They married and became proud parents to daughter Shelley and son...
Christopher "Sheeps" Johnson
Jun 16, 2023
Chris “Sheeps” Johnson, Age 52, of Stoughton, WI, passed away on Friday June 16th, 2023, at UW Hospital after a short battle of illness. He was born on October 19, 1970, in Fort Atkinson, WI, the son of Deborah Johnson. Chris grew up in Stoughton, WI where he met many lifelong friends that he considered family. He tried many sports...
James "Jim" Pawlowski, Jr.
Jun 16, 2023
Middleton-James “Jim” Walter Pawlowski Jr. passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023. He was born September 26, 1973, the son of James Sr. and Sharon Pawlowski.
Jim attended UW-LaCrosse where he met his wife, Dorene, and they married in the summer of 1998. He worked at Mattel & American Girl for 25 years.
Jim was...
Steven F. Loofboro
Jun 15, 2023
Madison-Steven F. Loofboro, age 67, passed away on June 15, 2023, from complications of diabetes. He was born July 2, 1955, the son of Edwin and Rita Loofboro. He grew up in Wisconsin Dells and as a young man, moved to Florida where he worked as a salesman in the construction industry. In January, he moved to Madison to...
Susan Jean Dorscheid
Jun 13, 2023
On Tuesday, June 13, 2023, Susan J. Dorscheid (Campbell) loving wife and mother of two boys, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at the age of 61. We lost her much sooner than any of us would like.
Susan was born in Sauk City on May 17, 1962 to Edward (Bud) and Bernie Campbell. Sue graduated from Sauk Prairie High School...
Susan Jean Dorscheid
Jun 13, 2023
Waunakee: Susan Jean Dorscheid, age 61, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Arrangements are pending, and a full obituary will follow when completed.
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Resdual Brown
Jun 13, 2023
Resdual “Raj” Brown, 26 of Sun Prairie passed away Tuesday June 13th 2023. He was born September 23rd 1996 in Madison, the son of Tiffany Mitchell and Omnipotent Brown. He grew up in McFarland, where he created many cherished memories.
Raj had a passion for working with his hands and fearlessly taking on heights. It seemed like he...
Dan E. Olson
Jun 13, 2023
SUN PRAIRIE-- Dan E. Olson, age 69, of Sun Prairie, WI passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at UW Hospital. He was born on May 31, 1954 in Marinette, WI, the son of Carl and Carole (Faber) Olson.
Dan graduated from Marinette Catholic High School, class of 1972. He received his BS degree in Geology from the University of...
James M Hehnke
Jun 13, 2023
James Michael Hehnke (Watts)
November 16, 1958 - June 13, 2023
The second son of James E and Joan G Watts passed away from cancer. James followed in his father’s footsteps by joining the army in 1976. After lengthy postings in both Germany and South Korea, he rose to the rank of E4. Arriving back...
James P. Driscoll
Jun 13, 2023
James “Jim” Patrick Driscoll, withdrew from the tournament of life on June 13, 2023. Born on October 8, 1942, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to John and Dorothy Driscoll, he was a son, brother, husband, father, uncle, grandpa, great papa, and good friend to so many. Jim enjoyed life to the fullest and shared his loves, ideals, and passions with all who...
Beverly E Haugen
Jun 12, 2023
Beverly (Bev) Haugen, aged 93, passed away peacefully, with family at her side on Monday, June 12th. Bev was a very proud, life-long resident of Madison. She was born to John and Edith Stark on Feb. 24, 1930, the lone daughter and youngest of 4 children. Bev grew up in a lovely, rambling house on Lake Mendota’s Spring Harbor. She...
Ray Allen Rahn
Jun 11, 2023
Ray Allen Rahn was born on May 28, 1970, in Waupun, WI to the late Robert and Betty Pritchard. Immediately, after his birth Ray was adopted by his grandparents Harold and Marie Rahn.
Ray graduated from Dodgeland High School in Juneau, WI in 1989. Ray was employed by SSM Health for many years as an Office Assistant-Intermediate. While...
Ela Kavita Waterman
Jun 10, 2023
Ela Kavita Waterman, age 79, of Madison, passed away on Saturday 6/10/2023 after a brief illness. She was born on 4/19/1944 in Dehra Dun, U.P., India, the daughter of Maheshwari and COL B.P. Singh. She married Robert Waterman on 8/15/1981 in Madison. Ela was the elder sister to three brothers: Vinay, Vimal and Vivek, all of whom preceded her...
Anne Cranley Higgins
Jun 10, 2023
Anne Cranley Higgins (Mary Anne Cranley), age 55, of Madison passed away very peacefully at Agrace Hospice inpatient facility in Fitchburg, WI, with her daughter, Sydney, holding her left hand, her son, Thomas, holding her right hand, and husband, Tim, looking directly into her beautiful, piercing blue eyes on Saturday, June 10, 2023. Nicolette Larson’s “Appalachian Lullaby” (one of the...
Joyce H Hinds
Jun 10, 2023
Joyce Harrington Hinds
August 15th, 1930 to June 10th, 2023
Joyce Harrington Hinds ("Joy") was born on August 15th, 1930 to Johnny Harrington and Margaret Sweeney in Arena, Wisconsin. She told everyone she met that she's 100% Irish and proved it by singing and dancing with the rest of the Harrington Clan.
Joy and her husband, Bobby "Sugar"...
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