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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.

Eugene L. Marvin

Eugene L. Marvin

Dec 22, 2024

Cress Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Cress Funeral & Cremation Service

1310 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie

(608) 837-9054

Please share your memories at www.cressfuneralservice.com

Kenneth W. Siekert

Kenneth W. Siekert

Dec 22, 2024

Madison – Kenneth W. Siekert, age 80, passed away on Sunday December 22, 2024, at the UW Hospital in Madison. He was born February 17, 1944, in Chicago, IL to the late William and Bernice Siekert of Fall River, WI. He served his country in the US Army from 1965-1967 stationed at Madigan General Hospital in Tacoma, WA. He graduated...

Elena Lejter Z"L

Elena Lejter Z"L

Dec 22, 2024

Elena Lejter Z”L was born in Palmira, in the Andes, in Venezuela on December 21, 1942. Together with her family, she moved to Caracas when she was a teenager and set out to study to become a teacher. Finding herself in need to work to help support her family, she started working in administrative jobs at a hospital in Caracas,...

Mary Elliott

Mary Elliott

Dec 22, 2024

Mary Reardon Elliott, June 29,1932-December 22, 2024 passed away peacefully at Agrace Hospice Care after a valiant battle against pancreatic cancer.

Mary was born in Milwaukee to the late Timothy Reardon and the late Ellen Reardon (nee Hanley). Mary was a 1950 graduate of Waukesha High School and a 1954 graduate of UW-Madison, with a degree in physical education. Mary is...

Betty Ann Amundson

Betty Ann Amundson

Dec 21, 2024

Obituary coming soon...

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

Cress Funeral Services

206 W. Prospect Street, PO Box 231, Stoughton

(608) 873-9244

Donald E. Peterson

Donald E. Peterson

Dec 19, 2024

Madison: Donald E. Peterson, age 96, passed away peacefully at home Thursday, December 19, 2024. Arrangements are pending for a memorial service at a later date. A full obituary will follow.

 Please share your memories at www.cressfuneralservice.com

Cress Center

6021 University Ave. Madison

(608) 238-8406

 

Luana M. Schneider

Luana M. Schneider

Dec 19, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Luana M. Schneider on December 19, 2024 after 79 years of life well lived. Luana was born May 7, 1945 to Wilfred and Verena Grosse and was the oldest of 8 children. 

Luana graduated from Sun Prairie High School in 1963 and went on to MATC to earn her Associate...

Carol Felton Beaty

Carol Felton Beaty

Dec 19, 2024

Carol Felton Beaty died at the age of 90 on December 19, 2024 in Madison Wisconsin with family at her side. Family was everything to her and we were privileged to accompany her in these last days with the same love and devotion she showed us her whole life.

December was Carol’s month. She was born at home on a snowy...

Ronald Charles Rowsey

Ronald Charles Rowsey

Dec 18, 2024

Ronald C. Rowsey, age 59, passed away December 18th, 2024 at the Madison UW Hospital from natural causes. 

He was born on August 8th, 1965 in Kansas City, Kansas. 

Parents: Carol Spehar-Rowsey and Charles Rowsey.  

Ron graduated from Bishop Ward High School in KCK in 1983. He then graduated from the KCK Community College in 1987.  

Ron had been an Care Taker...

Nicholas Baca

Nicholas Baca

Dec 17, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Nicholas Baca, on December 17, 2024 at the age of 29. Born on December 2, 1995, in San Francisco, California, Nicholas was undoubtedly a proud Californian native, showcasing his pride through his detailed and extensive hat collection. Each hat represented part of his dedication to his favorite teams, the Los...

Jerry Hill

Jerry Hill

Dec 17, 2024

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Jerry Hill. Jerry was a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great grandfather, and friend. He left this world suddenly on Tues. Dec. 17,2024 at age 90.

He spent many years working as an Engineer at Honeywell and Foremost Farms. Born on November 10th, 1934 in Zion, IL, he was a devoted husband to Dorothy...

Thomas D. Rivers

Thomas D. Rivers

Dec 17, 2024

It is with a great amount of sadness that our family announces the passing of Thomas Dorith Rivers on December 17, 2024, at Oakwood Hebron Rehabilitation Facility, after 90 years of a life well-lived. Tom was born on August 27, 1934, the only child of Stanley James Rivers (Canterbury, England) and Dorothy Julia Maloney (Portage, WI). A few hours after...

Mary Ann Schwartz

Mary Ann Schwartz

Dec 17, 2024

Mary Ann Schwartz, age 97, passed away peacefully at home on December 17, 2024. She was born on September 8, 1927, to Frank and Lena (Hellenbrand) Kalscheuer. Mary Ann married Harold Schwartz on June 17, 1948 at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Ashton.

Mary Ann was a woman of many passions. She found joy in creating beautiful rosaries, playing cards with...

Frank Eugene Hirscher

Frank Eugene Hirscher

Dec 17, 2024

Frank Eugene Hirscher, 83, passed away peacefully of cancer at his Fitchburg home on December 17, 2024. Frank was born to Kreszentia (Grace) and Mathew Hirscher on June 18, 1941, in Monroe, WI. Shortly after, his family moved to Hollandale, where he attended grade school and high school, and worked with his dad and mom at their cheese factory. Frank...

Carol J. Johnson

Carol J. Johnson

Dec 16, 2024

Carol J. Johnson of Madison, WI passed away peacefully in her home on December 16, 2024, surrounded by family.

Carol was born on September 18, 1944, the daughter of Ray and Pearl Beightol. She grew up on the family farm in Juda, WI and graduated from Juda High School in 1962.

Carol married Richard (Dick) Johnson on April 16, 1966, at Grace...

Kelly Ann Muldoon

Kelly Ann Muldoon

Dec 16, 2024

Kelly Ann Muldoon passed away after a long battle with an illness that ultimately took her life on December 16th, 2024.

Born on December 7, 1987, Kelly was a graduate of Our Lady Queen of Peace Grade School, Madison West High School (Class of 2006), and Edgewood College where she majored in Psychology. She was currently employed by Philips Medical Systems...

Michael J. "Mike" Collins

Michael J. "Mike" Collins

Dec 15, 2024

Middleton: Michael J. Collins passed away peacefully on Sunday December 15, 2024 at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born May 25, 1943 in Seattle, WA the son of Charles and Marjorie Collins. 

Mike grew up in Denver, CO. He received his BA, MA, and Ph.D from the University of Colorado. He served his country in the Marine Corps from 1962-1968. Mike started...

Felicia Potts

Felicia Potts

Dec 15, 2024

Cress is assisting this family.

Cress Funeral & Cremation Service

3325 E. Washington Ave.

Madison (608) 249-6666

Please share your memories at www.cressfuneralservice.com

Camille Zysele Dreyfuss

Camille Zysele Dreyfuss

Dec 15, 2024

Camille Zysele Dreyfuss, age 17, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday December 15, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.  Arrangements are pending for a Celebration of Camille's life at a later date.  A memorial fund will be established in Camille's name.   More information about Camille's journey may be found at:  Caring Bridge

 https://www.caringbridge.org/site/34e3cf10-1811-30ec-933a-b2ef2952edfc

Please share your memories at www.cressfuneralservice.com

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Melvin S. Alme

Melvin S. Alme

Dec 15, 2024

Stoughton – Melvin S. Alme, age 95, passed away on Sunday December 15, 2024. He was born February 3, 1929, in Edgerton to the late Erick and Amy (Hermanson) Alme. He graduated from Stoughton High School in 1946. Melvin served his Country in the Army during the Korean War. He married Tootsie Erickson on October 28,1961 in Galena, Illinois. He...

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