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.
Henry "Bud" Freiss
Jan 8, 2023
Henry George Freiss passed away peacefully at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, WI with his children by his side on January 8, 2023. Henry, known by family and friends as “Bud”, was born on October 24, 1927. He was 95 years old.
Bud is survived by three of his four children, Susan Freiss, Kate Mickle (spouse David) and...
Charles Snowdon, Phd
Jan 8, 2023
A gentle man, loving husband, scholar, researcher, writer, editor, dancer, music lover, host, and maker of bad puns; a Renaissance man.
Age 81, He was born in Pittsburgh, PA; Chuck graduated from Bethel Park Senior High in 1959 and Oberlin College in 1963. He earned his Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania in 1968. Following a postdoc at...
Carol Ann Petrick
Jan 8, 2023
Carol Ann Petrick, age 74, of Oregon, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family and friends on Sunday, Jan 8th, 2023. Carol was born August 12th, 1948, in Madison to Delbert and Vera (Harrison) Bunnell.
Carol married Gary Petrick on February 5, 1966 and he preceded her in death in 2017. Shortly after, they moved to...
Ruby "Penny" Demott
Jan 7, 2023
Madison/Sun Prairie- Ruby "Penny" Rodes DeMott, age 91, passed away peacefully with her son by her side at Agrace Hospice on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Penny was born on January 5, 1932 at her grandparents’ home in the Town of York in Dane County, Wisconsin, to the late George and Clara (Klug) Ziemer.
She grew up in...
John Schneiter
Jan 7, 2023
John Walter Schneiter of Sun Prairie, WI, entered the gates of Heaven peacefully on January 7, 2023. He was born on March 24, 1928 in Sugarcreek, Ohio. John is preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Mary Lou (Renner), his mother, Elise Schneiter, his father, Fred Schneiter, his sisters Helen Bahler, Lucy Schneiter, Elsie Crouch, Mary Franklin and his...
Robert Wuilleumier
Jan 7, 2023
Robert Jean Wuilleumier, “Bob”, age 80, passed away at his home in Madison early Saturday morning, January 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving wife Marcy and close friends.
Born December 14, 1942, in Madison, Wisconsin, Bob had a lifelong passion for aviation and received his pilot’s license at age 16. It was a shared love of aviation that brought...
Virginia Bambrough
Jan 6, 2023
Bambrough, Virginia Lee (Enderle)
Madison: Virginia Lee Bambrough (Enderle), age 79, passed away Friday January 6, 2023 at home surrounded by family. She was born January 11, 1943 the daughter of Markus and Mildred (Schwark) Enderle. Virginia was born and raised in Mauston, WI. She graduated from Mauston High School in 1961. After graduation she attended the...
Darwin Bohn
Jan 6, 2023
Darwin Russell Bohn of Stoughton, Wisconsin, left this world on January 6, 2023, at the age of 67.
He is survived by his wife Patricia (Mertsching); his two children, Jason and Jessica (Nick) Leising; and many grandchildren. He will be sadly missed and will always hold a special place in our hearts.
Darwin retired after...
Marvin Emler
Jan 6, 2023
Madison- Marvin Emler passed away peacefully on January 6, 2023 with his loving wife, Karen, by his side.
Marvin was born in Prairie du Chien, WI on July 17, 1941 to Orris and Agnes (Puckett) Emler. He grew up in Woodman, WI and later moved to Boscobel, WI and graduated from Boscobel High School.
Marvin served...
Roger Head
Jan 5, 2023
Roger Head, age 76, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, January 5, 2023. He was born in Seneca, WI on June 2, 1946 to the late Martin and Emma (Hutter) Head. Roger was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Jeanette Prew on June 24, 1967 in Eastman, WI.
Roger...
Karen Bouzek
Jan 5, 2023
Karen Bouzek, a long-time resident of Stoughton, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2023 after a short lived illness.
Karen was born in Prairie du Chien, WI, where she met and married Jerry, her husband of 58 years. Part of a large family of five children, she learned the entrepreneurial skills from her father in the...
Kim Parker
Jan 4, 2023
Madison- Kimberly I. Parker, age 61, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at her home after a long battle with mental illness and addiction.
She was born in Madison on December 14, 1961, the daughter of Terry and Sharon Fields.
Kim held a license in cosmetology and was an amazing artist. She had...
Marion Thoresen
Jan 4, 2023
Marion Ardys Thoresen
Aka “Gramma T”
Marion Ardys Thoresen, age 92 of Madison Wisconsin passed away on January 4th 2023. She was born on December 14 1930 in Mt. Vernon Wisconsin, the daughter of Minor “Mike” and Elzira (nee Bonner) Marty. She married Trygve Eugene Thoresen on August 21th 1954.
Marion graduated from...
Jamie Ives
Jan 2, 2023
Madison - Jamie Ives, age 63, passed away at the Belmont Rehabilitation Center on Monday January 2, 2023. He was born December 21, 1959, in Madison, son to Paul and Kathleen (Harris) Ives.
Jamie was a free spirit, loving the outdoors. On any given summer day, he would spend hours fishing off Lake Monona.
Jamie...
Beverly Wolf
Jan 2, 2023
Beverly A. Wolf, age 87, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Monday, January 2, 2023. Beverly was born on January 7, 1935 in Madison to Arthur and Louise (Butler) Garske. She was a 1953 graduate of Madison East High School and also attended University of Wisconsin-Madison. Beverly then went on to have a career at...
John "Pat" Conroy
Jan 1, 2023
McFarland – John Patrick “Pat” Conroy, age 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 11, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. He was born February 25, 1939 and raised by his aunt Opal Figi Hitchcock. Pat served his Country in the Navy. He married Sally Sasman on August 24, 1963, and together they raised four children Michael B.,...
Carole Mcgee
Jan 1, 2023
Carole L. Saunders McGee passed away peacefully in January of 2023 at the age of 88 in Stoughton, WI.
Carole was born in July of 1934 to Joseph F. Saunders and N. Mildred (McMahan) Saunders in Fort Wayne, IN. Carole graduated from Cleburne (TX) High School and Indiana State University. She earned her Master’s degree at the...
Joseph "Joe" Switzky
Jan 1, 2023
Madison – Joseph Switzky, age 87, passed away on January 31, 2023. He was born on September 18, 1935, in Madison, son of Arthur and Dorothy (Woods) Switzky.
Joseph lived in Madison his entire life. He worked 42 years for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. Joe was an avid golfer and a dog lover.
He...
Robert "Bob" Kriesler
Jan 1, 2023
Robert W. Kriesler
Waunakee- Robert W. Kriesler, age 74, died on Sunday Jan. 1, 2023 at the University Hospital following a brief illness. He was born in Dubuque, Iowa on June 18, 1948, to William and Edith (Horner) Kreisler. He married the love of his life, Sharon Marking on Nov. 12, 1966, Sharon preceded him in death...
Judith Prey
Jan 1, 2023
Judith Lynn (Mundth) Prey
Judie Prey passed away peacefully on 02/28/2023 at the age of 83 after a long battle with Cardiomyopathy.
She was born in Footville, Wisconsin in January of 1940, to Merton and Helen (Thompson) Behling. She lived on the family farm while attending a one room schoolhouse. After starting high school in...
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