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.

Christine Marie O'Connor

Christine Marie O'Connor

Apr 22, 2024

O’Connor, Christine M.  (Janowski)

Waunakee:  Christine M.  (Janowski) O’Connor, age 63 passed away Monday April 22, 2024 at Agrace HospiceCare in Janesville.  She was born March 23, 1961 in Kewaunee, WI the daughter of James and Judith (Flaherty) Janowski.  Chris married Paul O’Connor April 20, 1985 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 

Christine was a 1979 graduate of Roncalli High School in...

Barbara Joyce Lippitt

Barbara Joyce Lippitt

May 3, 2024

Barbara passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, May 3rd at her home at The Heritage, Middleton.

Barbara was known for her deep faith and love of family. She was an accomplished knitter, cook and baker, and lavished those gifts on family and friends. Sharing her faith was deeply important throughout her adult life and she worked to bring numerous...

Sibyl I. Carmichael

Sibyl I. Carmichael

May 2, 2024

Sun Prairie – Sibyl Irene (Schlatter) Carmichael, age 89, passed away at Agrace HospiceCare on May 2, 2024, with her family by her side.   Sibyl was born on April 8, 1935, at St. Catherine’s Hospital in East Chicago, IN.  She was the second child of Irene (Samonson) Schlatter and Chester Schlatter.  Their first child, John George “Jack” died as...

Ronald W. Krohn

Ronald W. Krohn

Apr 30, 2024

Ronald (Ron) William Krohn, age 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 30, 2024, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Ron was born in Reedsburg, Wisconsin on November 13, 1941, to Erwin and Clara (Meister) Krohn.  Ron’s love for baseball was instinctive.  He participated in the first sanctioned Little League in Wisconsin, which was organized in Reedsburg...

Henryk A. Walczyk

Henryk A. Walczyk

Apr 28, 2024

SUN PRAIRIE-- Henryk A. Walczyk, age 73, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024.  He was born to Stanislaw and Marianna Walczyk in Poland in 1950.  He immigrated to the United States in 1964.  

In 1969, Henryk enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and ended up making it a 23 year-long career.  He loved being a Marine, and he...

Mary C. McCloskey

Mary C. McCloskey

Apr 28, 2024

Mary Catherine (Lamberty) McCloskey, of Sun Prairie Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at home on April 28, 2024 at the age of 82 surrounded by family and friends. Mary was born on August 18, 1941, in Middleton, Wisconsin. 

Mary was the most loving, kind, and generous person to all who were fortunate to know her. Her family meant the world to her,...

Judith A. Brantzeg

Judith A. Brantzeg

Apr 28, 2024

Judith Ann "Judy" Brantzeg passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at age 85. A Memorial Service will be held at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at St. James Lutheran Church, 415 Washington Street, Prairie du Sac. A full obituary will follow.We welcome you to share your memories here on Judy's tribute wall. 

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Linda C. Margason

Linda C. Margason

Apr 28, 2024

Linda “Lynn” Margason passed away on April 28, 2024. She was born on January 15, 1946 in Milwaukee, the eldest daughter to Mary Rita and Herbert David Margason.

After graduating from John Marshall High School, Lynn competed secretarial school at UW-Milwaukee.  She worked her way from secretarial positions to the vice president of several marketing companies, including as the marketing director...

Nancy M. Everson

Nancy M. Everson

Apr 28, 2024

Nancy (Peil) Everson, age 75, of Sun Prairie, formerly of Menomonee Falls, WI passed away on Sunday, April 28 in Madison, Wisconsin. She was born on August 15, 1948 in Hartford, Wisconsin, the daughter of Margaret and Clifford Peil.

Nancy graduated from Menomonee Falls High School in 1966 and went on to study education at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire where...

Michael "Mike" D. Matheson

Michael "Mike" D. Matheson

Apr 27, 2024

Michael D. Matheson, age 68, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at his home in Wisconsin Dells.  

He was born in Stoughton, WI on May 25, 1955, son of Richard “Dick” and Phyllis (Gullickson) Matheson.

He married his best friend and soulmate, Connie (Houser) in Madison on May 21, 1977 before settling in Sun Prairie, WI....

Margaret H. Fose

Margaret H. Fose

Apr 27, 2024

To watch Margaret's service please follow this link https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony/?c=28a23a5d-e3e2-4341-9353-9e79760115f0

SUN PRAIRIE - Margaret H. Fose, age 100, died April 27, 2024 at All Saints Assisted Living in Madison. She was born July 31, 1923 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to Joseph Horkey and Helene Eggers Horkey. Margaret attended Sherman School in Eau Claire County and graduated from St. Patrick’s High School in...

Lawrence David Shriberg

Lawrence David Shriberg

Apr 26, 2024

Lawrence D. (“Larry”) Shriberg died on April 26, 2024, in Madison, Wisconsin.

He was born in Newton, Massachusetts to Samuel and Shyrlie (Tatelman) Shriberg, grew up in nearby Waltham, and attended Waltham High School. He did his undergraduate work at Syracuse University, and earned a master’s degree in speech pathology at Boston University, and a PhD. at the University of Kansas...

Paul Pudlas

Paul Pudlas

Apr 26, 2024

Paul Pudlas age 82, of Middleton, Wi. Passed away at Cardinal View Assisted Living . He was born 11/26/41 in Owen Wi. the son of John and Gertrude (Orth) Pudlas. He married Carol J (Stukenberg) on 7/27/63 in Polo Il.  Paul graduated from Forreston,Illinois High school in 1960. He served in the Illinois National Guard as a Staff Sargent from 1961-1968....

Nina Liema Liamba

Nina Liema Liamba

Apr 26, 2024

Nina's family is currently preparing an obituary that will appear here in the near future.  Please check back again soon.  In the meantime please feel free to sign the online guest book and share memories and condolences.There will be a Celebration of the life of Nina Liema Liamba on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at Elver Park in Madison (please see...

Nancy Anne Keeney

Nancy Anne Keeney

Apr 26, 2024

Stoughton- Nancy Anne Keeney, 77, died at the UW Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, on April 26,2024 from sudden, catastrophic complications connected to a surgical procedure. 

Nancy was born to Bill and Jane Beyer on December 28, 1946, in Racine, Wisconsin. She lived for over forty years in Stoughton, Wisconsin, later moving with her husband to Madison’s far west side to be...

Ronald David Schultz

Ronald David Schultz

Apr 26, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family announces that Dr. Ronald (Ron) David Schultz passed away at the age of 80 after a long fight with Alzheimer's.

Ron was born and grew up in Freeland, PA, the son of a coal miner. The youngest of four children, his passion for animals was evident at a young age. He loved to...

Moria Grace Krueger

Moria Grace Krueger

Apr 25, 2024

Moria (Mackert) Krueger died at home on April 25, 2024 at age 80. The first woman judge in Dane County, a founding member of the National Association of Women Judges, an original author of Wisconsin’s Juvenile Code, and grandmother to five, Moria devoted her professional life to fairness and justice for all, and her personal life to the care and...

James Kenneth Halverson

James Kenneth Halverson

Apr 25, 2024

James Kenneth Halverson, 83, passed away on April 25, 2024, at Veterans Hospice Care Unit in Madison, WI.

Jim was born on June 15, 1940, to Gilbert and Grace (Johnson) Halverson in Madison.  He attended McFarland and Stoughton schools and served in the US Navy from 1957 to 1961.   He married Sharon Midthun on September 30, 1961, at West Koshkonong...

Wendy Jean Schmudlach

Wendy Jean Schmudlach

Apr 25, 2024

We are sad to announce that after a brief battle with colon cancer, Wendy Jean Schmudlach (Knuteson) passed on peacefully from this earthly life to the promised life eternal on April 25, 2024 at home in Madison, WI at the age of 64. 

 

Wendy was loved by many and was fiercely loyal to her family, friends, and her Wisconsin sports teams...

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