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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.

Susan Jean Sarac Reyes

Susan Jean Sarac Reyes

Feb 25, 2025

Susan Jean Sarac Reyes, age 65, a devoted Mother and Grandmother passed away in her home February 25, 2025, in Mesquite, Texas after her 2nd battle with throat cancer. She was born in Madison, WI on March 5, 1959 to Joseph Sarac, Jr. and Joan Mae (Kroetz) Sarac. She is survived by her children Sean Rangel, Anthony Rangel, Timothy Rangel,...

Andrea Kay Mortenson

Andrea Kay Mortenson

Mar 11, 2025

Andrea “Andy” K. Mortenson, 76, of Iron River, died peacefully on March 11th, 2025 at St. Mary’s Hospital after a loving weekend spent with her family.

Andy was born in Superior on Nov. 6th, 1948, the daughter of Robert and Ruth (Larson) Wiberg. She graduated from Superior Senior High School with the class of 1966 and furthered her education at UW-Superior.

Andy...

Judith "Judi" K. Koch

Judith "Judi" K. Koch

Mar 10, 2025

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Cress Funeral & Cremation Service

1310 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie

(608) 837-9054

Please share your memories at www.cressfuneralservice.com

Richard "Dick" Dahmen

Richard "Dick" Dahmen

Mar 10, 2025

WAUNAKEE

Richard (Dick) Charles Dahmen passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025 at the age of 97.

Dick was born on August 1st, 1927 to Charles H. and Anna (Weiss) Dahmen, the oldest of three boys and three girls. Dick lived eleven years in Madison, WI, seven years in Plain, WI, fifty-four years in Middleton and his final years in Waunakee, WI....

Donald "Don" Robert Espen

Donald "Don" Robert Espen

Mar 9, 2025

Madison – Donald R. “Don” Espen, age 90, passed away on Sunday March 9, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. He was born January 17, 1935, in Madison to the late Gerhard and Mabel (Graf) Espen. Don married Shirley Dyer on March 5, 1960, at the Italian Methodist Church in Madison. He was employed by the Madison Metropolitan School...

Deborah Ann Del Ciello

Deborah Ann Del Ciello

Mar 8, 2025

Deborah (Debby, Deb) Ann Del Ciello (nee Whitty), age 75, of Madison, Wisconsin passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at the home of her son, Anthony Del Ciello. She was born on July 16, 1949, in Marshalltown, Iowa, the daughter of Francis (Mike) and Helen Whitty. She married Ronald Del Ciello on July 18, 1978, in Chicago, Illinois. They...

Craig Dean Butterfield

Craig Dean Butterfield

Mar 8, 2025

Craig Dean Butterfield (Butter) passed away on March 8th, at the age of 84. He was born August 30th, 1940 in Madison, WI to Marion and Clyde Butterfield. He was known as a miracle baby as it was believed his mom couldn’t have children. Butter grew up on the east side of Madison, attending Marquette elementary school. During his teenage...

Freddie Mosley, III

Freddie Mosley, III

Mar 8, 2025

Visitation will be from 10-12:00 pm (noon) on Friday, March 21, 2025 at New Life Church, 7564 Cottage Grove Road, Madison, WI 53718 with a funeral service to begin at NOON.  Fred will be brought to his final place of rest at Highland Memory Gardens with full military honors immediately following services.

Please check back for a full obituary. 

Cress Funeral Service

1310...

Douglas A Yanggen

Douglas A Yanggen

Mar 8, 2025

Douglas Yanggen (93) passed away peacefully at home Saturday March 08, 2025. Douglas was born in 1931 in Milwaukee to Helen Yanggen (Hausmann) and Joseph Yanggen. He moved to Madison (Fitchburg) Wisconsin when he was seven years old and lived on the small family dairy farm on the outskirts of town and attended a one - room elementary school. He...

Ralph H. Meyer

Ralph H. Meyer

Mar 7, 2025

Madison: Ralph H. Meyer, age 97, passed away on Friday, March 7th, 2025. He was born September 29th, 1927 in Madison, WI to Ethelbert and Teresa (Koch) Meyer. His childhood was spent on the family farm raising cows, horses, pigs, sheep, and chickens.

Ralph attended a country schoolhouse in the town of Westport and graduated from Waunakee High School as valedictorian....

Marvin H. Glaser

Marvin H. Glaser

Mar 6, 2025

Attorney Marvin H. Glaser of Malden, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 92. Survived by his children, Sara-Rivka, Carol and Philip; seven grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

Donations may be made to Jewish Social Services of Madison, the Jewish Community Supported Burial Fund, 6300 Enterprise Lane, Ste 309, Madison, WI 53719, JSS of Madison

Please share your memories of Marvin here...

Devan Donahue

Devan Donahue

Mar 6, 2025

MADISON – Devan Sara-Ann Donahue decided she could no longer suffer with her OCD, depression and anxiety, caused by a traumatic brain injury (TBI) when she was nine. On March 6, 2025, Devan took her own life by gun. She was born at St. Mary’s Hospital on July 1, 1999, to Sara Sandberg (Tim Togstad) and John Donahue (Debra). Devan...

Frances Weinstein

Frances Weinstein

Mar 6, 2025

Frances Lipton Weinstein "Fran" passed away on March 6, 2025.   Fran was born in Burlington, WI in 1923, the daughter of Ida and Isaac Lipton. 

She excelled in school, enjoyed violin lessons, played with her high school orchestra, participated in the drama and gymnastic clubs. Frances was the valedictorian of her high school graduation class. She went on to study...

James T. Haried

James T. Haried

Mar 6, 2025

James “Jim” Truman Haried, 84, passed away March 6th, 2025 with family by his side. Jim was born and raised in Stoughton, Wisconsin on June 21st, 1940 and graduated from Stoughton High School in 1958. In 1960, he and Joann Brusegar were married.

Jim was a carpenter for most of his life, building many homes in the Stoughton area. After retiring,...

Herbert A. Hellenbrand

Herbert A. Hellenbrand

Mar 6, 2025

. Herbert “Herb” A. Hellenbrand, age 95, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025. He was born on June 13, 1929 in Waunakee, WI to Anton and Mary (Kalscheur) Hellenbrand. He married Elaine Jones on October 16, 1951. They were married for 56 years, and together, they raised five children.

Herb was a farmer at heart who turned those soil skills...

Donna G. Paradowski

Donna G. Paradowski

Mar 4, 2025

Donna Grace Paradowski, March 7, 1935 – March 4, 2025

Donna Grace Paradowski (Rybarczyk) passed away on March 4, 2025 in Madison, Wisconsin at the age of 89. Proceeded in death by her beloved husband Reginald (Reg) Paradowski and daughter-in-law Jackie Paradowski. Cherished mother of Cindy (Michael) Hennen and Reggie Paradowski. Proud grandmother of Brian and Amy Hennen and Crystal and...

Chun Yu Yu

Chun Yu Yu

Mar 4, 2025

Chun Yu Yu, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on March 4, 2025 peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love and warmth. Born on March 13, 1926, in Hsinchu, Taiwan, she was the cherished daughter of Fu-Hai and Shi-Mei Yeh. 

At the tender age of 16, Chun Yu met the love of her life, Chun Jung Yu. After graduating...

Sharon Larson Best

Sharon Larson Best

Mar 4, 2025

Sharon Larson Best (70) of Madison, WI passed away March 4, 2025 surrounded by loved ones after a courageous fight against cancer. Born June 22, 1954 in Sioux Falls, SD, Sharon and her family lived throughout the Midwest before settling in Milwaukee, WI. In 1966, Sharon and her family moved to Madison, where she remained and built her adult life.

Sharon...

Vernon James Olrick

Vernon James Olrick

Mar 4, 2025

McFarland – Vernon James Olrick, age 92, on Tuesday March 4, 2025, finally had his wish come true to join his wife Jo in heaven. Vernon was born May 29,1932, in Neshkoro, WI. He spent 49 years in the printing business as a pressman and stripper. Vernon proudly served his Country in the United States Army in Alaska during the...

Gang Xu

Gang Xu

Mar 4, 2025

Middleton: Gang Xu, age 54, passed away at home surrounded by family Tuesday, March 4, 2025. A visitation will be held Saturday, March 8, 2025 from 9:00 am until 12:30 pm at the Cress Center, 6021 University Ave., Madison, WI 53705. A time to share memories will begin at 9:30 am. 

Please share your memories at www.cressfuneralservice.com

Cress Center

6021 University Ave. Madison

(608)...

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