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.

Duane Harold Bredeson Sr.

Duane Harold Bredeson Sr.

Apr 23, 2025

On April 23, 2025 Duane Harold Bredeson, Sr "Duey" passed away after a well lived and fulfilling life. He was born in Madison on August 4, 1931 to Roy and Pearl (Osmundsen) Bredeson. Duey grew up in Madison swimming and fishing in the lakes and Yahara River. He was an Eagle Boy Scout and attended the International Jamboree in France...

Linda E. Kelly

Linda E. Kelly

May 5, 2025

For those unable to attend the Mass for Linda you may view the Mass via live stream at the following link.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j91kgHOePk4

“Life is eternal and Love is immortal. Death is only a horizon,                                                        ...

Elizabeth "Betsy" Ellis

Elizabeth "Betsy" Ellis

Apr 25, 2025

ELIZABETH (BETSY) ELLIS, age 85, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2025. A Madison native, she was the daughter of Peter and Edna Annen. She was the middle of eleven children: Donald (Dorothy) Annen, Roland (Jean) Annen, Janet (Tony) Lombardino, Doris (Charles) Welby, Robert (Delores) Annen, Lorna (Joel) Annen, Michael (Jane) Annen, Marilyn Krall, Rodney Annen, and Richard (Mary) Annen....

Irene Keller

Irene Keller

May 21, 2025

Irene M. Keller

96

Waunakee

Irene M. Keller, age 96, of Waunakee passed away on Wed, May 21, 2025 in Waunakee

Funeral services will be held on Thurs. May 29, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. at St John’s Catholic Church, 209 South St. Waunakee. Friends may call on Wed. May 28, 2025 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Winn-Cress Funeral Home 5785 Hwy Q...

Mona Maas

Mona Maas

May 20, 2025

Mona passed away peacefully on May 20 surrounded by her family. She was born on March 12,1939 to Frederick and Matilda Stueber. She grew up in Clyman, WI and was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Clyman. She grew up on a farm with her father, mother and older brother Richard.

Mona attended Juneau High School in Juneau, WI...

Mary Mackey Willett

Mary Mackey Willett

May 19, 2025

Mary (Mackey) Willett, age 71, left this world peacefully on May 19, 2025 at House of the Dove in Marshfield. She was born on September 19, 1953 in Des Moines, Iowa, the first of four children, and only daughter, of Milford and Margaret Mackey. The family settled in Guttenberg, Iowa and built the local SuperValue grocery store.

Mary graduated from Guttenberg...

Jay Wood

Jay Wood

May 19, 2025

Jay L. Wood, age 58, passed away on May 19th, 2025. Jay was born in Milwaukee on April 14th, 1967, to the late Eugene and Frances Wood (Kwasny). Jay was the last child to be born, the youngest of five brothers. He grew up following in their footsteps, most of the time barefoot and more often than not, getting up...

Mary Kay Olson

Mary Kay Olson

May 19, 2025

Mary K. Olson (Krueger) of Madison started on her journey to Heaven at the age of 83 surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born in West Bend, WI. She graduated from Washington High School in Milwaukee, WI and later earned her Bachelor’s degree at UW Madison.

Loved by her husband of 49 years, Dennis Olson. Loving mother of Stephenie (Randall...

Leonard "Lenny" C. Bruheim

Leonard "Lenny" C. Bruheim

May 18, 2025

Leonard C. “Lenny” Bruheim, age 77, passed away on Sunday May 18, 2025, at the UW Hospital in Madison. He was born April 25, 1948, in Stoughton to the late Leonard and Georgianna (Dahmen) Bruheim. Lenny proudly served his Country in the United States Army for 2 tours during the Vietnam War. He married Dayle Swetmore on October 23, 1971,...

William "Bill" B. Payne Sr.

William "Bill" B. Payne Sr.

May 18, 2025

With hearts full of gratitude for a life well lived, the family of William B. Payne Sr. shares the peaceful passing of a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, teacher, musician, coach, and friend.

Born in Richmond, Virginia on September 2, 1929, William was the son of Dorothy Burgess Walsh Payne Jamison and William Barret Payne, later adopted by Harry S. Jamison....

Kenneth V. Nordlund

Kenneth V. Nordlund

May 15, 2025

Ken Nordlund was the first-born child of Joel Nordlund and Enice Sandland, and he grew up on a farm in Clearbrook, Minnesota near the headwaters of the Mississippi with his younger brother Kelly and sister Kathy.

While a student in animal science at the University of Minnesota, Ken also took journalism and art courses, and began dating fellow student Jean Davies...

Jon W. Deering

Jon W. Deering

May 15, 2025

Jon William Deering

January 1st 1938 - May 15, 2025

Burnett, WI

Jon William Deering, age 87, passed away in the early morning hours of May 15th, 2025, after a long battle with

Alzheimer’s.

A graveside service will be held on June 14th at 11am at Oak Hill cemetery in Horicon.

Jon was born at home in Horicon, WI the son of Clarence and Erna (nee...

Dorothy Cook

Dorothy Cook

May 14, 2025

Dorothy Ellen Cook, age 77, passed away on May 14, 2025.    

There will be a visitation held on Friday, June 13 at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 401 S. Owen St., from 10-11 am.  Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11 am.

Please return later for Dorothy's complete obituary, in the meantime, please share a memory or...

Edward J. Hornung

Edward J. Hornung

May 14, 2025

Edward J. Hornung, age 79, of Cross Plains, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Attic Angel with his family by his side after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on May 21, 1945, to Joseph and Angeline Hornung. He married Arlene Ripp on April 4, 1970, in Cross Plains and recently celebrated 55 years of...

Lynette Patricia "Patty" Nisbet

Lynette Patricia "Patty" Nisbet

May 14, 2025

On Wednesday, May 14th, 2025 Lynette Patricia “Patty” Nisbet, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away at the age of 93. Patty was born April 11, 1932 to Darrell and Lynette MacIntyre of Shorewood Hills, WI. She graduated from Madison West High School on June 16, 1950. Patty enrolled in Mills College in Oakland, California, attending the 1953 Rose Bowl, subsequently...

Dorothy E. Circo

Dorothy E. Circo

May 12, 2025

Dorothy E. (Knowles) Circo, 90, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025 The Rise at Oakwood Village East in Madison.

Dorothy was born on September 18, 1934 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada to Stephen and Hollene (Slocum) Knowles. On September 3, 1960 Dorothy married Richard Circo and together they had three sons.

She enjoyed watching her sons Dean & Dan play hockey when...

Mark A. Laufenberg

Mark A. Laufenberg

May 11, 2025

Mark A. Laufenberg, age 67, of Waunakee passed away at UW Hospital in Madison, WI on Sunday May 11, 2025. He was born on June 13, 1957, to John (Jack} and Geraldine (Koch} Laufenberg in Sauk. He graduated from Waunakee High School, class of 1975. He worked on the family farm until 1995 and then moved to Waunakee. Mark went...

Cyrilla M. Wipperfurth

Cyrilla M. Wipperfurth

May 10, 2025

MADISON/MIDDLETON-Cyrilla M. Wipperfurth passed away at home early Saturday, May 10, 2025 at the age of 88. She was born at home in Waunakee on May 31, 1936 the youngest of 11 siblings. The daughter of Carl and Margaret (Schmidt) Marks Sr. Cyrilla was a member of St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Parish in Madison. She spent most of her employment...

Sandra Kay Axon

Sandra Kay Axon

May 10, 2025

With deep love and profound sadness, we share the passing of Sandy Axon — a loving wife, devoted mother, proud grandmother, and cherished friend to all who knew her. Sandy was a woman who left a lasting impression on everyone she met, whether through her radiant smile, the unmistakable twinkle of mischief in her eye, or her uncanny ability to...

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