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.

Klaudeen Hansen

Klaudeen Hansen

Apr 1, 2023

SUN PRAIRIE—Klaudeen Ellen (Grenlie) Hansen, passed away passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 1, 2023 after a brave battle with cancer.  Daughter to Robert and Arlene (Hanson) Grenlie, Klaudeen graduated from Scandinavia High School.  She was united in marriage to Mervin E. Hansen on July 4, 1959.

Klaudeen’s passion and profession was in the quilt world.  She...

Audrey Lange

Audrey Lange

Apr 1, 2023

Audrey Jordan Lange, age 95, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at home. She was born on September 12, 1927, in Sunland, California, the daughter of Lewis and Harriet (Cook) Jordan and moved to West Bend, WI at an early age. She married Frederick Lange on July 31, 1947.

She worked for the West Bend Aluminum...

Thomas Herman

Thomas Herman

Mar 31, 2023

A heavenly band of angels embraced a new drummer as Tom joined them on March 31, 2023. He fought a courageous battle with a long-term illness, and he so wanted to stay longer with his loving wife, Patricia Kexel, his son Tedd Herman and wife Jenna, his daughter Annie and husband Dan Larson, and AFS daughter Alejandra and husband...

Helen Lackore

Helen Lackore

Mar 31, 2023

Helen was born in Bogalusa, Louisiana to Norman and Helen Simmons.  Her father worked in the paper mill, and her mother was a nurse.  Helen grew up in a modest household with her two brothers Glen and Bunky.  She always said that she got her strength of character from keeping up with the boys.

Helen was teaching...

Janet Wischhoff

Janet Wischhoff

Mar 30, 2023

Wischhoff, Janet Kay (Senn)

Waunakee:   Janet Kay (Senn) Wischhoff, died March 30, 2023 at Homestead Living in Waunakee.  Jan was born in Monroe, WI to Jake and Edna Senn and grew up on the family dairy farm in Jordan Township near Browntown.  She always had fond memories of her life on the farm and close family ties...

Aaron Case

Aaron Case

Mar 29, 2023

Aaron Michael Case, age 24, of Madison passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.  He was born on April 4, 1998, in Madison, Wisconsin.  He was a beloved son, brother, and grandson. Aaron was an exceptional young man who was bigger than life.  He will be missed by all who knew him and experienced the joy he brought to...

Aaron Case

Aaron Case

Mar 29, 2023

To my son, Aaron:

It is with deep sorrow and a broken heart that we announce the passing of our middle son, Aaron Case.  Aaron passed away unexpectedly on March 29, 2023 at the age of 24.

Aaron has a great sense of humor with a quick wit, and his infectious smile lit up every...

Edeltraut Luise Bilger

Edeltraut Luise Bilger

Mar 28, 2023

Edeltraut Luise Bilger died quietly in her sleep on Tuesday, March 28, at Agrace hospice in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. She was 87. Small and soft-spoken, with a voice that carried the lilt of the Black Forest, she had a gentle, watchful presence, sharpened by formidable intelligence and moral conviction. As a mother, she raised five children with unfailing kindness and good...

Wilma Rohweder

Wilma Rohweder

Mar 28, 2023

Wilma Janet Rohweder (née Slot) passed away after a long and wonderful life on Wednesday, March 28th, 2023, just shy of her 99th birthday.  Wilma was born in Des Moines, Iowa to John Jacob Slot (Jacob John and Pleuntje ‘Blanche’ (née Klein) and Chistina Pippel (William and Geertije (née Willemse)) on April 14th, 1924 and grew up in Pella,...

Carol Kronn

Carol Kronn

Mar 27, 2023

Carol Ann Kronn left the physical world in the early morning of March 27th, 2023, she was born in Milwaukee WI in 1942 to Arthur Paré and Ruth Geyer Paré.  When Carol was only a few months old, her dad decided to find a new location for his business, one that would make his wife happy and where he...

Harriet Patrick

Harriet Patrick

Mar 25, 2023

Harriet Lurline Patrick (Fyffe), 81, passed away on March 25, 2023, in Fitchburg, Wisconsin with family at her side. Born June 22, 1941, daughter of Albert Edward and Lurline (Hicks) Fyffe in Flint, Michigan.  Harriet received her BS in Nursing from UW-Madison in 1963.  While attending nursing school, she met the love of her life, Jack Weldon Patrick, a...

Ann Seybold

Ann Seybold

Mar 23, 2023

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Ann Gerretson Seybold, age 88, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2023. She was born to Lowell and Grace Gerretson on December 31, 1934, in Madison, Wisconsin.

Ann graduated from Madison West High...

Bryce Connor

Bryce Connor

Mar 22, 2023

Bryce Connor, 37, passed peacefully from this world on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, due to health issues.  He was born on April 6, 1985 in Madison, WI to Cliffe and Mary Connor.

Bryce was a special light in the world from the moment he was born. He played endless games of adventure with his brother, sister, cousins,...

Marno Stellmacher

Marno Stellmacher

Mar 22, 2023

Stoughton - Marno Jean Stellmacher, age 81, of Stoughton, passed away on Wednesday March 22, 2023, at Skaalen Home in Stoughton.  She was born April 13, 1941, in Fond du Lac to the late Bernard and Ruth (Teschke) Leu.  She married DuWayne Stellmacher on May 21, 1960, in Waupun, Wisconsin.

Marno attended cosmotolgy school in Madison, and...

Jeanne Saiki

Jeanne Saiki

Mar 22, 2023

Jeanne Kawamura Saiki passed away peacefully on March 22, 2023, in her room at Oakwood Village Lutheran Home, University Woods Campus, Madison, Wisconsin.

She was born on September 30, 1921, in Honolulu. The youngest of eight siblings to Daizo Kawamura and Natsu Iwamoto Kawamura.

While in Honolulu, she witnessed the bombing of Pearl Harbor at...

James Schaff

James Schaff

Mar 21, 2023

James Lyle Schaff, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.  Jim was born on July 9, 1942, in Medford, WI to Aloysius and Evelyn Schaff.    He was a highly intelligent young man, graduating from high school at the age of 16.  While he was in school, he met a beautiful girl named Patricia Retterath.   They began dating...

Ruth Lehmann

Ruth Lehmann

Mar 21, 2023

Lehmann, Ruth E,

Milton/Madison:  Ruth E. Lehmann, age 81, of Madison, WI passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023 with family by her side.

Ruth is preceded in death by her loving husband Dick of nearly 60 years, her parents Jack and Ruth Manogue, her sisters; Aileen (Jack) Burnam, Judy (Frank) Thom, Sally (Doug) Field, Margaret...

Evelyn Mehltretter

Evelyn Mehltretter

Mar 21, 2023

Deerfield - Evelyn Yvonne Mehltretter passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at home.

Evelyn was born September 22, 1927, to Clarence and Hazel (Dewey) Hollenbeck in Morris, Illinois. She was united in marriage to Maurice M. Mehltretter in Fontana, Wisconsin June 24, 1950. She attended schools in Illinois and graduated from high school in Walworth, Wisconsin. Evelyn...

Adrian "Ace" Herschleb

Adrian "Ace" Herschleb

Mar 20, 2023

Ace Herschleb ended his courageous battle with cancer on March 20, 2023 and was welcomed joyously into Heaven. The warrior became an angel. He was born on January 21, 1974 in Portage, Wisconsin to Perry (Eulberg) and Dennis Herschleb.

Ace graduated from Marshall High School in 1992. He worked in the construction and maintenance field throughout his...

Marie-Louise Denys

Marie-Louise Denys

Mar 19, 2023

Marie-Louise Denys, age 83, of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away on March 19, 2023 at Agrace Hospice, with her sister Charlene by her side. Marie-Louise was born in Brussels, Belgium on 10/23/1939. She came to the US with her parents in 1946 when dad became an international civil servant in the newly formed United Nations. She maintained close ties with...

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