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.
Beverly J. Richgels (Engerman)
Sep 16, 2025
Beverly J. Richgels (Engerman), née Greenfield, age 92, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2025, in Madison, Wisconsin. Born on October 10, 1932, in Rochelle, Illinois, Beverly lived a long and active life filled with devotion to her family, faith, and community.
Beverly was the daughter of Wilbur and Doris (Kehn) Greenfield. The family moved from Rochelle to Arlington, Wisconsin when...
Kristin Ann Yelinek
Sep 17, 2025
Kristin Ann Yelinek passed away on September 17, 2025, at the age of 63. A private burial will be held on Friday, October 3rd, with a Celebration of Life planned for the afternoon of Sunday, October 26th. A full obituary and additional details on the Celebration of Life will be published on this site in the coming weeks. Kristin was...
Mary Jane Eisele
Aug 29, 2025
Mary Jane Eisele of Madison, WI passed away at 87 years old on August 29, 2025, at Agrace Hospice, surrounded by her loving family.
Mary Jane was born on December 18, 1937, in South Wayne, WI, to William and Martha (née Senn) Mahlkuch. Mary Jane grew up on her family’s farm alongside her older brother, Robert “Bob,” and older sister, Marjorie...
Frank Raufeisen
Jul 29, 2025
Frank Raufeisen peacefully reunited with his beloved wife, DeDee, on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at the remarkable age of 101. He was an amazing man and lived a full life.
Born in New York on Saturday, July 5, 1924, he was the son of the late Joseph Sr. and Marie Raufeisen. Joseph Sr. and Marie, originally from Switzerland, relocated back to...
Michael R. King
Sep 20, 2025
Sun Prairie - Michael Richard King, 66, of Sun Prairie, WI, passed away on September 20, 2025.
Mike was born on August 25, 1959 to Richard and Ann Marie (Jesberger) King. Mike graduated from Sun Prairie High School in 1977 before getting his degree in Business Administration at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. After college he started his 30+ year career...
Edith T. Sylvester
Sep 19, 2025
Edith Teams Sylvester passed away in the morning of September 19, 2025, at the age of 102½. Her beautiful soul lives in the hearts of all who loved and cherished her.
Edith was born on January 31, 1923, to parents, Bub and Ethel Teams, in Boone, North Carolina. Edith was most proud of her father’s accomplishments with but only a 6th...
Dawn Louise Werth
Sep 19, 2025
With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Dawn Louise (Polzin) Werth, beloved wife, daughter, sister, and friend, on Friday, September 19, 2025 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Born on December 23, 1964 in Antigo, WI to the late Robert and Nina (Twieg) Polzin. Dawn was deaf from birth and found a lifelong home in the deaf community. She...
James R. Wegner
Sep 18, 2025
Found peace when he was reunited with his beloved wife, Barbara R. Wegner at the age 77 at Waunakee Valley Assisted Living on September 18, 2025.
James was born on October 21, 1947 in Beaver Dam to Verlin and Mildred Wegner. He was a graduate of Horicon High School. Jim and Barb were married on October 16, 1971, in Horicon. He...
Barbara A. Charovano
Sep 18, 2025
Mount Horeb- OH MY GARSH!!! Barbara Ann (Patton) Charovano ended her journey on this earth on September 18, 2025. She hugged Jesus and found her husband George waiting for her for their first dance together after 17 years of being apart.
Barb was born at home in Eau Claire WI on September 3rd, 1938, to Alva Patton and Violet Barto Patton....
James J. Matinas
Sep 17, 2025
Madison - James Joseph Matinas, age 71 of Madison WI passed away on September 17th, 2025, at UW Hospital in Madison WI. He was born on October 8th, 1953, in Trenton, New Jersey. James attended school at Morrisville High School and was very active in Sports and extracurricular activities. He was an avid swimmer and spent his free time working...
Betty Ann Nelson
Sep 17, 2025
Betty Ann Nelson, 94, of Sun Prairie passed away on September 17, 2025 at Brookdale Assisted Living, Sun Prairie.
Betty was born on August 13, 1931 in Dalton, Wisconsin to Pryce and Anna (Fahning) Jenkins. She graduated from Markesan High School and soon after moved to Madison to work for the Wisconsin Air National Guard. While there, she met her future...
Mary J. Petersen
Sep 16, 2025
Mary Petersen passed away peacefully on Sept 16, 2025 at the age of 77. This isn't just a story about a woman who passed away; it's a story about a life lived with a quiet purpose, a life that touched countless others. You see, Mary Petersen, wasn't a politician, or a CEO, or a general. She was something far more...
Mary Lynn Sprague
Sep 15, 2025
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Mary Lynn Sprague (LeMoine), age 71, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025, from pancreatic cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family in the home she cherished and met her diagnosis with brave acceptance, selflessly providing comfort to those she loved.
Born on October 1, 1953, in Baraboo, Wisconsin, Mary grew up in Platteville, the...
Archie Dash
Sep 14, 2025
Archie D. Dash of Sun Prairie passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 14, 2025. He was 92 years young, walking several miles a day, driving, and maintaining an active, happy life, sharing jokes and laughter with his family until near the end.
Archie’s incredible life began humbly on January 29, 1933 in Highgate, Vermont, born to Allan and Geraldine Dash. He...
Donald Schneider
Sep 14, 2025
Donald “Don” Dale Schneider passed away peacefully at age 92 at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg, WI.
Born on September 22, 1932, to Alfred George and Florence Emma (Voss) Schneider. Don grew up in Springfield, MN and graduated from Springfield High School. Don joined the Navy in May 1951 and served on the USS Bryce Canyon AD-36 as an electrician’s mate...
Monica M. Bunch
Sep 14, 2025
Monica M. Bunch, of Waunakee, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at the age of 89. She was born in LaCrosse, Wisconsin on June 12, 1936 to the late Harold and Theresa (Parr) Breitenbach. She was raised near the Alma Center Black River Falls area. Monica eventually relocated to Madison where she met and married John P. Bunch. Together...
Thomas E. Doyle
Sep 13, 2025
Thomas E. Doyle, age 77, of Middleton, WI passed away on September 13, 2025 at St. Mary’s Hospital after a short illness, with family by his side. He was born on July 17, 1948, the son of Jack and Elner Doyle (McKnight). He grew up on the west side of Madison in the Westmoreland neighborhood; a place he fondly described...
Virginia "Ginny" Marie Werner
Sep 13, 2025
Virginia “Ginny” Marie Werner of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away at home on September 13th, 2025, at the age of 76. Ginny was born March 1, 1949, in Beloit, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Duane and Grace (Napper) Beals. Ginny was married to her loving husband of 52 years, James “Jim” Werner on May 19, 1973, in Madison.
Ginny graduated from...
Earl "Burt" Olson Jr.
Sep 12, 2025
MADISON—Earl Burdette “Burt” Olson, Jr., child of God, beloved husband and soul-mate, Dad, Papa Grandpa, brother and friend, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025. Burt was born in Chicago, IL on October 2, 1939 to Earl Burdette “Bert” Olson, Sr. and Helen (Fillman) Olson. He graduated from York High School in Elmhurst, IL in 1957, and enrolled at the...
William G. "Bill" Dietry
Sep 10, 2025
William G. “Bill” Dietry, age 86, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2025, after a long and difficult struggle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Bill was born on April 5, 1939, in Barberton, Ohio. His grandparents owned a local bakery, which was where he was employed following his graduation from Barberton High School in 1957. In 1961, Bill joined the United States Air...
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