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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.
Barbara Ann Schwieso
Mar 3, 2025
Barbara Ann Schwieso, a devoted and beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Monday, March 3, 2025. She was born in Marshfield on October 26, 1945 to the late Anthony and Dorothy (Koch) Hakl. She was one of seven siblings.
She had fond memories of growing up in Marshfield and enjoyed swimming and waterskiing while...
Shirley M. Ryan
Feb 21, 2025
McFarland - Shirley M Ryan, age 80, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025. She was born on December 17, 1944, in Janesville, Wisconsin, to the late Carl and Norma (York) Henthorne. The family eventually moved to Madison and she graduated from Central High School in 1963. Shirley married James Edward Ryan on October 14, 1972, in Madison at Blessed...
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...
Craig Dean Butterfield
Mar 8, 2025
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Cress Funeral & Cremation Service
3325 E. Washington Ave.
Madison (608) 249-6666
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Fred 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.
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Cress Funeral Service
1310...
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...
Devan Donahue
Mar 6, 2025
Devan Sara-Ann Donahue passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025.
A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held on Friday, June 6, 2025 from 5 - 7 p.m. at the Cress Center, 6021 University Avenue, Madison.
A full obituary will follow.
Please share your memories of Devan here on her Tribute Page.
Cress Center
6021 University Ave. Madison
(608) 238-8406
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)...
Elizabeth M. Schultz
Mar 4, 2025
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Cress Funeral & Cremation Service
206 W. Prospect, P.O. Box 231, Stoughton
(608) 873-9244
Please share your memories at www.cressfuneralservice.com
Carl H. Paddison
2025
Carl H. Paddison died on March 3, 2025. He was 79.
A long time sports enthusiast, he was an avid cross-country skier, bicyclist, and volleyball player. He loved both individual and team competitions; this included on line bridge and pool in later years.
Carl found joy in visiting his family crop farm on a yearly basis. It is situated in the small...
Susan Marie Taylor
Mar 2, 2025
Susan Marie Taylor, née Carrion, of Waunakee, WI died on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the age of 68 in Madison, WI. She was born on October 22, 1956 in Chicago, IL, to Regina "Virginia" Emilia Carrion and Raymond William Carrion.
Susan graduated from West Leyden High School in 1974 with a passion and talent for writing. After a successful career,...
Tom Westaway
Feb 28, 2025
Tom Westaway passed away peacefully on Friday, February 28, at the age of 71, at UWHC in Madison, with his loving wife at his side. He was born on August 26, 1953, in Chicago, the son of Fred and Erna (DeGroodt) Westaway. He married Paula Pokrandt on September 8, 1984, in Madison, WI.
Tom attended Peterson Elementary and von Steuben High...
Kathleen Belle Karlen
Feb 28, 2025
Madison- Kathleen Belle Karlen, age 86, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025 at the New Glarus Home, surrounded by her family. She was born in New Glarus on April 2, 1938, the daughter of Ervin and Palma Fjelstad.
From the age of 5 Kathleen was fascinated with playing piano. She played piano and taught in many different areas including Sunday...
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