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.
Marian Elaine Moyer
May 19, 2023
Marian E. Moyer, age 84, of Madison, died at Marshfield Hospital on Friday, May 19, 2023. Born July 30, 1938, in Clermont County, Ohio, the daughter of the late Thomas and Helen Wildey. Marian graduated from New Richmond High School and went on to earn her Bachelor’s Degree from The Ohio State University.
On July 31, 1960 she married...
George Ripp
May 19, 2023
George Clement Ripp
Cross Plains
June 20, 1932 – May 19, 2023
George Ripp passed away peacefully on May 19, 2023. He will be deeply missed by his beloved wife of 70 years, Donna Ripp (Ness); his children, Patty Voss, Roger Ripp, Joni (Neil) Ripp, Bev (Keith) Hellenbrand; his brother Cyril Ripp; 15 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren....
Eric M. Rudel
May 19, 2023
Eric Rudel left his earth-side party and headed for the stairway to heaven on May 19th at the age of 55.
He was born on March 18th 1968 and has been the life of the party since. It wouldn’t make sense for this obituary to be serious so it won’t be.
He was a guy who loved having a good...
Nancy Lee Merkt
May 18, 2023
Nancy L. Merkt, age 79, passed away on Thursday May 18, 2023, in Des Moines, IA. She was born December 29, 1943, in Madison to the late Matthew and Viola (Birrenkott) Crabb. Nancy married Donald Dean Callaway on July 25, 1964, and after his death in 1992 she later married John Leo Merkt on November 21, 1992.
Madison, WI.,...
Lois Marie Larson Heilman
May 18, 2023
Lois Marie Larson Heilman passed away on May 18, 2023 at Oakwood Village University Woods in Madison where she spent the last years of her life.
She was born in McFarland, WI on January 26, 1926 to Obed E Larson and Mabel Skogen Larson. Lois and her sisters, Eleanore, Geraldine (Jerry), Corinne, and Ruth, grew up at Larson’s Beach Resort...
Durward McVey
May 17, 2023
McVey, Jr., Durward "Mac"
Mac McVey, age 89, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2023, at his home in Madison, WI with Carolyn, his beloved wife of 48 years, at his side.
He was born June 13, 1933, in Greenwood, WI. Predeceased by his parents Durward and Louise McVey and sister Judy (Don) Hendrickson, the McVey...
James A. Crawmer
May 17, 2023
James A. Crawmer, of Madison Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at the age of 92 years on May 17, 2023 at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg.
He is survived by his children: Debra (Robert) Tribbey of Middleton, WI; James (LaRae) Crawmer of St. Paul, MN; Gregory Crawmer of Janesville, WI; Diane Crawmer of Liberty Hill, TX; Gary (Martha) Crawmer...
John "Bill" Schoob
May 17, 2023
MARSHALL, WI - John “Bill” Schoob, passed away on 17 May, 2023, his 82nd birthday, surrounded by family. He was born on 17 May, 1941 in Joliet, IL to John and Maybell Schoob (nee Holmes).
Bill graduated from Plainfield, Illinois High School in 1959, then joined the US Air Force on January 6, 1960. He married his high school sweetheart,...
Martha Elizabeth Johnson
May 16, 2023
It is with bittersweet grief and profound gratitude that the Johnson, McConnell, and Berg families announce the passing of our much-loved and revered family matriarch, Martha Elizabeth Johnson. Fondly remembered as the ‘first lady of Badger hockey,’ Martha was the glue of the Johnson family. She passed away peacefully on May 16, 2023, at the age of 88 in...
Ramachandran Appusundaram
May 16, 2023
Ramachandran Appusundaram (Ramu), age 77, passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. He was born to Appusundaram Vaidyanathan and Lakshmi Appusundaram in Trichy, Tamil Nadu, India. He graduated with a Master of Science degree in Physics from St. Joseph's College in his hometown. He started his career at JIPMER, Pondicherry, India. He later joined the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB)...
Roger F. Ripp
May 15, 2023
Roger F. Ripp, age 90, of Waunakee was relieved of his pain and went to be with the Lord on May 15, 2023.
He was born on the family farm to a family of seven sons on September 8, 1932. His parents, Math and Odelia (Meinholz) Ripp, instilled in him a work ethic that stayed with him all of his...
Patrick H. Jagoe
May 15, 2023
Patrick Jagoe age 78, of Middleton, formerly of Mauston and Wisconsin Dells, passed away peacefully, on Monday, May 15, 2023.
Patrick Henry Jagoe was loving, caring, honest, humble and a gentleman of integrity. He was born in Mauston, Wisconsin on December 23, 1944, to Francis and Marie (Kokes) Jagoe. Marie sadly passed away at an early age. His father later...
Barbara Brown Lindwall
May 14, 2023
Barbara Lindwall (nee Brown) formerly of Madison, WI passed away peacefully the afternoon of May 14, 2023 (Mother’s Day) at the age of 82. She spent her final days at the Elder Care Cottages in Waterford, WI surrounded by her loved ones.
Barb was born on April 13, 1941 in Manitowoc, WI to Louise and Robert Brown. She grew...
Janice Dorothy Kaplan
May 14, 2023
Janice Kaplan, 80, of Madison passed peacefully away after a short battle of pancreatic cancer with her family by her side on May 14th, 2023. She was born on February 9th, 1943 in Chicago, IL, daughter of Tobias and Frieda (Moscovitz) Goldstein. Janice graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School in Chicago. She married Richard Kaplan in 1966 and later moved...
Colonel (Ret.) Thomas E. Grannis II
May 14, 2023
Colonel (Ret.) Thomas E. Grannis II of Madison, WI and Ft. Myers, FL, died on May 14, 2023. He was born in Flemingsburg, KY on May 1, 1937, the son of Harvey Newell and Marie (Cotterill) Grannis. He graduated from Fleming County High School in 1955, on August 23, 1955 he joined the USAF and served as a jet engine...
Norma Magnuson
May 13, 2023
Norma D. Magnuson (Domian), age 89, of Madison peacefully passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at her home. She was born on February 21, 1934, in Farmington, MN, the daughter of Otto E. Domian and Edna F. Domian (Bezanson). Norma grew up in the Minneapolis area. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Macalester College...
John A. Ray
May 13, 2023
McFarland- John A. Ray, age 68, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, May 13, 2023 after a brief illness. He was born in Illinois on April 9, 1955, the son of Bernard and Janiece Ray.
Following high school John enlisted in the US Marines and served his country honorably. On July 15, 1978 he married the...
Craig Iaian Lindsley
May 13, 2023
Craig Iaian Lindsley, age 45, of Madison, WI passed away on May 13, 2023, at his home. He was born December 10, 1977, in Waukesha, WI, the son of Elizabeth Gunther and Mark Lindsley. Craig married Stephanie Marie Zellmer on April 6, 2002, in Oconomowoc, WI. Craig grew up in Oconomowoc, WI and spent most of his adult life...
James E. Cayo Jr.
May 13, 2023
McFarland- James E. Cayo Jr., age 73, passed peacefully at his home on Saturday, May 13, 2023 after a brief battle with cancer. He was born in Milwaukee on July 28, 1949, the son of James Sr. and Mary Cayo. Jim graduated from Boys Tech of Milwaukee in 1967. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served his country honorably....
Samantha Shea Roberts
May 12, 2023
Samantha "Sam" Shea Roberts passed away on May 12, 2023 after fighting a rare, aggressive cervical cancer. She was 22. Sam was a warm, compassionate friend and loving daughter and sister who was always up for an adventure.
A lifelong artist, Sam derived much of her artistic energy from experimenting with different mediums. These included paint, pastels, ceramics, CAD,...
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