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.

Mary Lou Geppert

Mary Lou Geppert

Feb 16, 2024

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Madison – Mary Lou Holgate Geppert, age 92, died peacefully on February 16, 2024.

 Born February 17, 1932, in Mount Vernon, South Dakota, she attended high school in Mobridge, SD, where her father was principal and superintendent, and her mother taught...

Paula Kay Wagner

Paula Kay Wagner

Feb 15, 2024

Paula Kay Wagner

July 15, 1947 – February 15, 2024

 

WAUNAKEE – Paula Kay Wagner (Fahey), loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, age 76, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 15th, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, WI, surrounded by her family.  She was born July 15th, 1947 at St. Clare Hospital in Monroe, the daughter of Paul “Laddie” and...

Patricia Mae Waller

Patricia Mae Waller

Feb 15, 2024

Patricia Waller being cared for by her family peacefully passed away February 15, 2024 at her home in Waunakee, Wisconsin at the age of 76. 

 

She was born Patricia Mae Bouronville in Menominee, Michigan on April 6, 1947.  She married Charles F. Waller in 1967, and relocated to Madison, Wisconsin.   They soon moved to nearby Waunakee where they have since resided.  She...

Nolan Daniel Bast

Nolan Daniel Bast

Feb 14, 2024

Born asleep in this world on February 16, 2024, God in his sovereign wisdom welcomed Nolan Daniel Bast into eternal life with Jesus on February 14, 2024 at 31 weeks 4 days.

In the days following he was cherished with a lifetime's worth of love, surrounded by his family. Knit together in his mother's womb, a beautiful child made in the...

Joan H. Neuberger Lange

Joan H. Neuberger Lange

Feb 14, 2024

Joan H Neuberger Lange, 87 of Waunakee passed away at Agrace Hospice on February 14th, 2024. Joan was born September 9, 1936, in Pine River, MN and joined parents Joe and Mabel and sisters Lois and Patricia. Joan did not have an unhappy memory of her childhood.  “Lucky Me” Joan moved with her parents to Sparta, WI and graduated High...

Mary Ann Feltz

Mary Ann Feltz

Feb 14, 2024

Mary Ann Feltz (Radtke), age 76, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at Sylvan Crossings beside her loving husband.  

She was born on May 4, 1947, in Portage, WI the daughter of George Henry Radtke and Rosellia Minnie Radtke (Spaude).  

Mary Ann married Glenn Arthur Johnson, Jr. in 1965.  They were married from 1965 to 1980 and together...

Cathy M. Cross

Cathy M. Cross

Feb 14, 2024

Cathy was born on May 9, 1947, in Madison, Wisconsin to wonderful parents, Frank and Marge Schiro.  Cathy was the youngest of five children, Joseph Schiro, Karen (Jack) McGuire, Robert (Debbie) Schiro, and twin sister Carla (Partrick) McGill, who is minutes older than Cathy. Cathy felt so lucky to have been born a twin. Each brother and sister gave unconditional...

Brian Alan Mosley

Brian Alan Mosley

Feb 13, 2024

Brian Alan Mosley, age 71, passed away with peace and calm at Agrace Hospice care in Fitchburg on Tuesday, February 13th, 2024. Brian respectfully and admirably chose to forgo further treatment after coping with significant illness, which was further complicated by multiple injuries. 

Brian was born in Chicago, Illinois, July 7th, 1952 to Clement and Jean Marks Mosley. He graduated from...

Marjorie L. Snyder

Marjorie L. Snyder

Feb 13, 2024

Marjorie L. Snyder, 88, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at UW Hospital, Madison. Marge was born on July 19, 1935, in Joliet, Illinois to parents Harry and Lucy (Schinn) Weinberger. She was one of fifteen children.

The family came to Wisconsin soon after and moved to many small towns before settling in Fall River, Wisconsin. She went to many...

Patricia "Pat" Breene

Patricia "Pat" Breene

Feb 11, 2024

Patricia “Pat” Breene, age 97 of Waunakee passed away on Sunday Feb 11, 2024 at a Madison Hospital. Pat was born on Nov. 6,1926 in Glen Haven, Wisconsin to Lawrence and Catherine (Walz) Kuenster. She married her soul mate, William Breene on Aug. 3, 1963 and they were married 58 years before Bill passed away on Sept. 22, 2021. Pat...

Glenn V. Fuguitt

Glenn V. Fuguitt

Feb 11, 2024

Glenn Fuguitt was born and raised in Clearwater, Florida, his father was Superintendent of Pinellas County Schools.  Glenn enlisted at 17, serving in Italy. He attended U of Fla, meeting Martha, the love of his life, in 1949. Proud Floridians, Glenn and Martha moved to Madison in 1954.  From the University and much-loved First Baptist Church to Oakwood, Madison has...

Donald E. MacLeish

Donald E. MacLeish

Feb 11, 2024

Donald E MacLeish

On February 11, 2024 at the age of 89, Donald Edward MacLeish (Waunakee, Wisconsin) passed away. Don’s fight with cancer was more that his body could take. 

Don “Mick” MacLeish was born on July 15, 1934 and raised in Madison, the son of Kenneth and Dorothy (Payne) MacLeish. He graduated from Madison West High School and received a degree...

Roger Raymond Endres

Roger Raymond Endres

Feb 11, 2024

Roger Raymond Endres, “Mojo” age 49, of Waunakee passed away peacefully Sunday, February 11th at home. He was born on July 22nd, 1974, in Madison to Roger and Debbie (Mortimer) Endres. He graduated Waunakee High School in 1992 and began his career with the family business, Town & Country Builders where he worked alongside his father and younger brother for...

John Christ Brogaard

John Christ Brogaard

Feb 11, 2024



John C. Brogaard, 83, Verona, WI, was called to his eternal home on February 11, 2024 at Oakwood Village nursing home in Madison, Wisconsin. John was born to Fred and Caroline (Hegarty) Brogaard on Sept. 9, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois.

John spent his early years in Chicago before his family moved to Fremont, Wisconsin. He graduated from Weyauwega high school and...

Kim Lynn Feeney

Kim Lynn Feeney

Feb 10, 2024

Kim Lynn Feeney, age 52, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at St. Mary’s Care Center. She was born in Madison on October 23, 1971. Kim attended school in Waunakee and graduated from high school in 1993.

Kim attended MARC-East for many years where she made many friends, including Vicki. Kim lived in a few foster homes but spent...

Thomas A. Thorpe

Thomas A. Thorpe

Feb 10, 2024

Thomas Thorpe Sr. of Evansville, WI, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison. He was born on October 8, 1938, in Blair, WI, to Alf and Ruth Thorpe.

Tom moved to Madison, WI, where he grew up and graduated from Madison East High School in 1956. He then joined the Army and served...

Alan J. Bomkamp

Alan J. Bomkamp

Feb 10, 2024

Alan “Bo” Bomkamp, age 64, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024.  Bo, as he was affectionately known, was born in Milwaukee on June 2, 1959 to Delbert and Colleen (Haney) Bomkamp.  He was a Sun Prairie graduate, Class of 1977.  After devoting over 25 years of service, Bo retired from Bachmann Construction.

Bo was an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed...

Nancy McKinney Works

Nancy McKinney Works

Feb 9, 2024

Nancy Helen McKinney Works passed away peacefully at her Attic Angel apartment surrounded by her beloved books on February 8, 2024 in Madison two weeks shy of her 95th birthday.

 

Nancy was an extraordinary woman and lived an amazing life.  She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and good friend to so many.

 

 Mrs. Works was born on Feb. 21st 1929 in...

Shirley Ann Tinberg

Shirley Ann Tinberg

Feb 9, 2024

MADISON

Shirley (Schuring) Ann Tinberg, age 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 9, 2024 at St. Mary’s Care Center.  Born on November 16, 1934 in Union, IL to the late William and Mary Ann Schuring, Shirley grew up on a farm in Marengo, IL and graduated from high school there in 1952. She married Alvin Tinberg in 1955.  Their only child Valerie became the sunshine of Shirley’s life.   

In 1976, Shirley and Alvin opened Tinberg’s Grocery...

Joan Box

Joan Box

Feb 8, 2024

Joan Box passed away on Thursday February 8, 2024 at age 97. She was born in Harpenden, Hertfordshire in England, the fourth of a family of eight children. Her father was the statistician and geneticist Sir Ronald Aylmer Fisher and her mother was Ruth Eileen Fisher nee Guinness.  She came to the US in 1958, where she met and married...

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