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.
Stormy-Kito Justice
Mar 3, 2026
Stormy-Kito Justice passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 after a brief aggressive battle with pancreatic cancer.
Stormy's funeral service will be held at 12:30 pm on Friday, March, 6 at Beth Israel Center, 1406 Mound Street, Madison. He will be laid to rest at Beit Olamin Cemetery.
Please return at a later time for a full obituary. In the meantime,...
Thomas J. Evans
Mar 1, 2026
Thomas J. Evans, age 79, of Madison passed away at home on March 1, 2026. He was born on September 18, 1946 in Tipp City, Ohio, the son of Mary and Jess Evans.
He married the love of his life, Rebecca Warner, on August 2, 1969 in Washington, D.C. Tom graduated from Tipp City High School in 1964 and then went...
Robert Lloyd Fry
Mar 2, 2026
Robert (Bob) L. Fry, age 88, was born on January 10, 1938, to Agnes (Patterson) Fry and William Lloyd Fry. He lived a long, full, and loving life surrounded by family and friends who meant everything to him.
Bob is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years, Irene Lugassy Geller; his daughters, Renee (Pat) and Joy (Chris); his son, Kevin...
Derek Smith
Feb 28, 2026
Derek was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend whose presence filled every room with strength, humor, and warmth. Known for his linebacker build and big teddy-bear heart, he was a gentle soul who cared deeply for the people in his life and never hesitated to show up for those he loved.
A gifted athlete, Derek played college basketball at West...
Carol J. Bongard
Feb 27, 2026
Carol J. Bongard passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026, with her devoted family by her side. She was born on April 18, 1937, the daughter of Mathew and Lucille (Kalscheur) Hellenbrand.
Carol grew up and lived most of her life in Waunakee. She met the love of her life after high school, and married Bud on March 31, 1959. Carol...
Anne F. Liesendahl
Feb 26, 2026
Anne F. Liesendahl, age 80, of Waunakee, passed away Feb. 26, 2026 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. WI.. She was born on March 2, 1945 in Atlanta, Georgia to Robert Liesendahl and Viola Dorner Liesendahl. She graduated from Aquinas Dominican High School in Chicago and from St. Teresa’s College in Winona, Minnesota. She also earned a master’s degree. Anne...
Robert James Corliss
Feb 25, 2026
Robert James Corliss, age 94, passed away on February 25, 2026. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Robert and Anna Corliss.
While growing up, he supported his family by working dog kennels which began his lifelong love of training dogs. He eventually put himself through college and medical school training and campaigning dogs for Bob Maytag. He won numerous field...
Michael "Mike" R. Larson
Mar 3, 2026
McFarland – Michael R. Larson, age 82, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. He attended schooling in McFarland K – 8th grade and graduated from Monona Grove H.S. in 1962.
Mike joined the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve in 1964, serving 6 years as a Medic in San Diego.
He joined the Madison Police Dept. in...
John F. Suby
Mar 1, 2026
John F. Suby passed away peacefully on March 1, 2026, after a brief illness.
John was born on October 30, 1935, in Nunda, South Dakota, to Valborg and Irvin Suby. He was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife of 62 years, Donna, who passed on January 2, 2022; his sisters, Lois and Val; and his brother, Paul.
John met...
William "Bill" George Lunney
Feb 28, 2026
WILLIAM G. LUNNEY was born to William R. Lunney and Anne E. Stauble in Goshen, New York on September 24, 1941 and died February 28, 2026 of leukemia at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, surrounded by his loving family that he so cherished.
What Bill did in his 84 years would fill several lifetimes and his influence will long be felt by...
Geah Marshall
Feb 28, 2026
Geah L. Marshall, 77, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026.
Born December 14, 1948, Geah lived a life defined by resilience, strength, and deep devotion to her family. She overcame significant adversity with quiet determination.
As a single mother, she ran an in-home daycare for many years while raising her two daughters. She later worked in manufacturing quality at Rock-Tenn and...
Susan Laura Gordon
Feb 27, 2026
Susan Laura Gordon, age 80, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026. She was born in Madison on March 6, 1945, to the late El’ Nathan and Dorothy (Drews) Juedes.
She is survived by her son, Troy (Brenda) Gordon; daughter, Krista (Casey) Riley; grandchildren, Dominick, Cheyenne, and Jadyn; great-grandson, David; and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents...
Dave Skoien
Feb 27, 2026
David A. Skoien, 78, of Stoughton passed away on February 27, 2026 at his home.
Dave was born on June 14, 1947 in Stoughton to Ervin and Norma (Bruheim) Skoien.
He loved trains and collected train memorabilia. Dave also loved camping and pasta.
Dave is survived by his wife, Sandi Skoien; son, Todd Skoien (Mark Larson); brothers, Jack (Joyce) Skoien, and Norman (Sandy)...
Michael Arnold Kalhagen
Feb 26, 2026
Michael “Mike” A. Kalhagen, 68, of Necedah, formerly of McFarland/Stoughton, passed away on February 26, 2026 at Aspirus Wisconsin Rapids Hospital.
Mike was born on April 12, 1957 to Arnold and Mary (Anderson) Kalhagen. He was the first of four children born to Arnie and Mary and was the protective older brother of his siblings Patty, Jerry, and Jeanne. Mike is...
Barbara Garvey
Feb 25, 2026
Barbara Jean Garvey, 77, of Sun Prairie passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison.
Barbara was born on February 12, 1949 in Kankakee, Illinois to Thomas and Corinne (Bertrand) Cavender. The youngest of five children, she loved learning and was the first in her family to go to college, eventually earning a Master's degree in...
Patricia A. "Pat" Thomasgard
Feb 25, 2026
Patricia A. "Pat" Thomasgard, age 75, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026 in Madison. Arrangements are pending, and a celebration of Pat's life will be held at a later date. Please return for more information as it is available. Please share your memories of Pat.
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Barbara Ann Weeks
2026
Barbara Ann Weeks, age 77, passed away February 24, 2026 in Madison. Born on June 21, 1948 to Everett Weeks and Kathryn (Fabritz) Weeks. She was the eldest of five children. Barb attended a small-campus college, after which she relocated to Madison. It was here she met her husband, Brian Walter.
Barb began her career initially as a telephone operator, then...
Diane S. Bartlett
Feb 24, 2026
Diane S. Bartlett (Shirley), passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 . She was born on May 13, 1947 in Lexington, Kentucky to William and Viola (Hughes) Shirley. She married Barry Bartlett on February 14, 1969 in Lexington. Diane was a strong woman of faith, and she now rests having been reunited in heaven together with the love of her...
Lynn Marie Malisch
Feb 23, 2026
Lynn Marie Malisch (nee Wagner), age 77, of Waunakee passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026. She was born on August 29, 1948, the daughter of Vincent and Florence (Schuster) Wagner. Lynn grew up on the family farm near Sun Prairie. She married her high school sweetheart, Richard Malisch (Dick) on September 17, 1966, and went with him to Augsburg,...
Theodore Gunkel
Feb 23, 2026
Theodore Frederick Gunkel, age 94, of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 23, 2026.
Ted was born on November 14, 1931, in Madison. From boyhood through adulthood, he fished Madison’s lakes and Wisconsin’s streams, finding joy and peace on the water and forming a lifelong connection to the community and state that shaped him and he loved.
As a young...
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