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.

Kathleen T. "Kathy" Shelton

Kathleen T. "Kathy" Shelton

Jun 21, 2024

We are not sure where she got all of her energy, but everyday with her youthful spirit our Mom supported what she truly loved: her family, education, and her faith.

 

Kathleen (Kathy) Thurston was born in Chicago on July 29, 1944, to John Edward and Catherine (Angsten) Thurston. Their family grew to include her younger brother, Thomas (Tom).

 

Kathy’s family moved to...

Frances Louise Nahabedian

Frances Louise Nahabedian

Jun 16, 2024

Fran's service will be live-streamed. Please find the link below to register.



Frances Louise (Fetherston) Nahabedian passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024. She was born in Chicago, Il on March 22, 1953, to Francis T. and Catherine O. (nee Smith) Fetherston. 

Frances worked a varied career path starting as a travel agent in Madison WI, then in Minneapolis, MN leading to...

Rosemary Kirk Morledge Peters

Rosemary Kirk Morledge Peters

Dec 20, 2023

Graveside services will be held on Saturday June 29, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. at Forrest Hill Cemetery in Madison.



Our Mom, Lover of People, Caregiver Extraordinaire – departed this life for her heavenly home on Wednesday, December 20th at Oak Cottage Memory Care in Santa Barbara, California.

 

She was 93.

 

Rosemary was born into the Scottish-American Kirk clan in Findlay, Ohio. The youngest...

Richard Andrew Annen

Richard Andrew Annen

Jun 7, 2024

Annen, Richard A.

Waunakee:   Richard Andrew Annen, 74, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024 at UW Hospital, Madison, WI.  He was born on April 22, 1950 to Andrew and Florence (Frisch) Annen.  He married Susan Backus on September 25, 1976, and was employed by The Bruce Co., Middleton, WI.  Richard was an avid fisherman, hunter, reader and sports enthusiast,...

Timothy James Walterscheit

Timothy James Walterscheit

Jun 23, 2024

Stoughton- Timothy James Walterscheit, born on November 7, 1946, son of John Henry Walterscheit and Helen Elizabeth Onken in Monona, Wisconsin, passed away June 23, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. A father, grandfather, and husband, Tim lived a life full of adventure and service. From a young age, Tim was drawn to the sea. His journey began as a...

M. Melsean Wittenberg

M. Melsean Wittenberg

Jun 23, 2024

The family of (Mildred) Melsean Wittenberg is saddened to announce her passing on 23 June 2024. She was our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. Melsean is greatly missed by her son, Dr. Wayne (Carol) Wittenberg, daughters Melsean Wittenberg, Laurel (Terry) Hunt; grandchildren Katie (Nic) De La Vega, David Hunt, Barbie and Greer Wittenberg, and Seth (Tracy) Uschuk;...

Marilyn Elaine Healey

Marilyn Elaine Healey

Jun 22, 2024

Sun Prairie- Marilyn Elaine (Wright) Healey, age 95, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Prairie Gardens Assisted Living in Sun Prairie, WI. Marilyn was born in Davenport, Iowa, on August 10, 1928, to Loyal Luther Wright and Lura Madissa (Holsapple) Wright. Marilyn graduated from Central High School in Davenport, Iowa. She was united in marriage to Austin A....

William C. Miller

William C. Miller

Jun 21, 2024

The family of Mr. William C. Miller is currently preparing an obituary that will appear here in the near future.  Please check back again soon.  In the meantime you are welcome to share memories, thoughts and expressions of sympathies in the online guest book below.

Cress Funeral & Cremation Service

3610 Speedway Road, Madison

(608) 238-3434

Frances E. McKenzie

Frances E. McKenzie

Jun 21, 2024

On June 21, 2024 Frances E. McKenzie, loving mother of five children, passed away at the age of 93. She was born in 1931 to Owen and Agatha (Dederich) Wilcox. Frances was a lifelong resident of Madison, attended Central High School, and married David G. McKenzie in 1949. He later died in 1973.

 

Frances worked many years at Poole's Supper Club...

Erma Kessler

Erma Kessler

Jun 20, 2024

Sun Prairie- Erma Kessler, age 93, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at Oak Park Skilled Nursing.

A private graveside service will be held in Kroghville Cemetery.

A special thank you to the nurses and staff of Oak Park and Agrace HospiceCare Inc. for their care and compassion.

Please share your memories of Erma by posting in her Guestbook.

Cress Funeral Services

1310 Emerald...

Dennis A. Rynes

Dennis A. Rynes

Jun 19, 2024

Dennis Albert Rynes, 92, of Madison passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at Ingleside Manor, Mount Horeb, WI. He was born on March 28, 1932 in Hillsboro, the son of Albert and Lucy (Haney) Rynes. He married Shirley Guitzkow on Nov. 14, 1953 in Dubuque IA.

Dennis enlisted in the Army at age 17 and was stationed in Japan...

David Arthur Caulum

David Arthur Caulum

Jun 17, 2024

David Caulum, age 80, passed away unexpectedly on June 16, 2024 at his home in Madison, Wisconsin. Born on April 20, 1944, he was the beloved son of Wayne and Crescence Caulum and the grandson of Elsie and Raymond Daniels. He was a lifelong resident of Madison with a winter residence in Fort Myers.

David graduated from Blessed Sacrament Grade School...

Robert Edward Draeger

Robert Edward Draeger

Jun 17, 2024

Robert Edward Draeger passed away peacefully on the afternoon of June 17th, 2024, due to complications following shoulder surgery in March.

Bob was born in Antigo, WI on February 28, 1936 (exactly one year before his wife was born in the same hospital!) to Carmen and Edward Draeger. He and his older sister Bonnie and younger brother Jim grew up in...

David William Tweet

David William Tweet

Jun 16, 2024

Stoughton- David William Tweet 72, passed away on June 16th after being diagnosed with an aggressive type of brain cancer on June 1st. It was an incredible shock to all who loved David.

David was born in Hudson WI on 4-27-52 to Dr. Peter A. Tweet and LaVerne E. Tweet. He joined his older siblings Tonita and Gary. David's childhood was...

Franklynn D. Peterson

Franklynn D. Peterson

Jun 16, 2024

Franklynn “Frank” Don Peterson passed away on June 16, 2024 in Adams, WI.

Frank was a longtime resident of Madison, WI with his beloved wife, Judi K-Turkel, who passed away on February 7, 2024. Frank and Judi shared five children: Joseph Kesselman of Arlington, MA; Jeffrey (Shelley) Kesselman of West Lafayette, IN; Alicia (Tom) Peterson of Stony Brook, NY; David (Sarah)...

Steven "Steve" B. Liegel

Steven "Steve" B. Liegel

Jun 16, 2024

Steven “Steve” B Liegel, age 59 of Sun Prairie passed away on Sunday June 16, 2024 in Madison, WI. He was born on April 4, 1965 in Reedsburg to (the late) Richard and Sandra Liegel. Steve married Deanna Dushek on November 27, 1999 at the United Methodist Church with the reception at Angell Park Pavilion in Sun Prairie. They have...

Sarah "Sally" Jennings

Sarah "Sally" Jennings

Jun 15, 2024

Sarah L Jennings, age 86, died on Saturday, June 15, 2024, after a brief illness, at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg. She was born in Kansas City, Missouri on March 29, 1938 to Louis and Emma (Key) Sieggen. She was united in marriage to James (Jim) Jennings on August 15, 1959 in Kansas City, Missouri.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother...

Peter “Pete” Breunig

Peter “Pete” Breunig

Jun 14, 2024

Peter “Pete” Ewald Breunig, 86, of Waunakee, passed peacefully the morning of June 14, 2024. He was born May 17, 1938 to Ewald and Bernita(Bonnie Neumaier) Breunig of Roxbury, WI. He attended grade school at St. Norbert’s in Roxbury and graduated from Sauk City High School in 1957. On June 28, 1960, Pete married Dorothy Agnes Kaltenberg of Waunakee, WI.

Pete...

Frank Emspak

Frank Emspak

Jun 14, 2024

Frank Emspak passed away on June 14, 2024.

Memorial service will be held at Olbrich Gardens on July 1, 2024 from 4-7 p.m.

Nigel John Humphries

Nigel John Humphries

Jun 13, 2024

Nigel was born to Emily Sophia May and Gilbert Humphries in Axminster, Devon, England. After attending Colyton Grammar School Nigel studied at the University of Bath and entered an apprenticeship with the British Aircraft Corporation at Filton, Bristol, embarking on a career in aerospace. He worked on many civil and military projects, most notably Concorde, the supersonic airliner. Nigel married...

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