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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.

Elizabeth Blumer

Elizabeth Blumer

Oct 20, 2024

Elizabeth “Betty” Jane Blumer, age 88, passed away on October 20, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born to John and Catherine (Schroeder) Maly on October 4, 1936 in Middleton, the second youngest of 6 children. She attended school and graduated from Middleton High School, then went on to work at the Middleton Co-Op before working in the accounting...

Justin A. Keller

Justin A. Keller

Oct 19, 2024

Justin Keller passed away on October 19th, 2024. He was born on February 2, 1982 in Stoughton, WI.

Justin moved to Lake Mills and graduated from Lake Mills High School. He returned to Stoughton and was proud to be a member of bags leagues at the Stoughton Bowling Alley where he made many friends. Justin was an avid collector of many...

Joan Rochelle Wright

Joan Rochelle Wright

Oct 18, 2024

Stoughton - Joan Klevickis Reiser Wright, 95 years old, passed away at Skaalen Nursing on October 18, 2024. Joan was born June 12, 1929, to Kazmira and Constantine Klevickis in Kenosha WI. She was preceded in death by her parents, all 9 of her siblings, husbands Adelbert Reiser and Harry Wright, son, Paul and step son-in-law Michael Iverson.

She was united...

Jean L. Ripp

Jean L. Ripp

Oct 17, 2024

Jean L (Haag) Ripp also known as “Mrs. Jean”, age 86 of Dane passed away on Thursday October 17, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born on October 6, 1938 in the town of Dane on her family farm, daughter of Joseph L. Haag and Louise (Esser) Haag. Jean graduated from Lodi High School.

On June 10, 1958, she married...

Richard A. Wehler

Richard A. Wehler

Oct 17, 2024

Richard A. Wehler, AKA Rick, passed away on October 17, 2024 . He was born on November 28, 1949 in Springfield, OH. His family moved to Chicago and then on to Minneapolis. Eventually, they settled in their new home in Minnetonka, Minnesota.

Rick began his career in produce at a local store at age 16 while attending school. He continued to...

Frederick Teitgen

Frederick Teitgen

Oct 17, 2024

Fred Teitgen passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family and his many friends. He lived a full and successful life and expressed his deep gratitude for the blessings he had been given.

Fred and his identical twin brother, Herb, were born to Elizabeth Werner Teitgen and Robert Teitgen in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 10,...

Ryan Smith

Ryan Smith

Oct 16, 2024

McFarland - October 20, 2024 — It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Ryan Francis Smith, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, who passed away on October 16, 2024, at the age of 51.

He was born on October 18, 1972, in Green Bay, to the late Andrew “Pat” Smith Jr and the late Evelyn...

Hannelore Goodhue

Hannelore Goodhue

Oct 15, 2024

Sun Prairie – Hannelore Goodhue, age 87, passed away on Tuesday October 15, 2024, at her home. She was born September 24, 1937, in Germany to the late Alfred and Babette (Reinhardt) Schlingmeier. She married Vernon Goodhue April 5, 1956, in Germany. She embraced her German culture and music, spending time with her family and friends, gardening, cooking. She enjoyed...

Dale Ralph Myrland

Dale Ralph Myrland

Oct 14, 2024

Dale Ralph Myrland died on Monday night, October 14th, 2024. He was 95 years old.

Born on June 19th, 1929 in Madison, Dale grew up in the Gregory Street neighborhood—almost all of it—living in eight or nine rented houses in that area before his mom and dad bought one at the top of Sheldon Street.

He attended Dudgeon Elementary School where he...

Liene Berzins

Liene Berzins

Oct 13, 2024

Please check back for a full obituary.  You are welcome to leave a memory on Liene's tribute wall. 

Cress Funeral Service

1310 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin 53590

608-837-9054

Sharon K. Roth

Sharon K. Roth

Oct 12, 2024

Sharon K. Roth, age 72, died unexpectedly on Saturday, October 12, 2024 from an ongoing heart condition that had worsened in recent months. Sharon was born on September 14, 1952 to LaVerne (“Buddy”) and Laura (Kohlman) Acker. She graduated Middleton High School in 1970. She married Dan Roth on October 23, 1976, at St. Peter Catholic Church and was a...

Duane E. Lange

Duane E. Lange

Oct 12, 2024

Duane E. Lange, Waunakee, good son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and friend died on Saturday, October 12, 2024. He was 91 years old.

Duane is survived by his sons, Tim, wife, Kathy and children Joe and Ellie, Todd, wife, Gail and children Jack, Claire and Kate and Tracey, wife, Jean and children Maddie, Ian and Colin. He is also survived by...

Karen T. Paulson

Karen T. Paulson

Oct 11, 2024

Carl & Inga Paulson were proud parents when Karen was born Jan 2, 1953. She joined her brother, Virgil, where they grew up on the family owned farm.  Karen passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024 while residing at Skaalen Home in Stoughton, Wisconsin.

Karen attended West Koshkonong Country School until the 4th grade, then bussed to Stoughton to attend Kegonsa...

William H. "Bill" Spahn

William H. "Bill" Spahn

Oct 11, 2024

 

William H. (Bill) Spahn, Lodi, WI and Tucson, AZ. 

The family of William H. Spahn of Lodi, Wisconsin is saddened to announce his passing on October 11, 2024 at the age of 94 years.

Bill was born in Westport, Wisconsin on 12/30/1929 to Henry Aloysius and Vivian (Tierney) Spahn. He graduated from Madison East High School in 1948. He worked at Oscar...

Gloria M. Clemens

Gloria M. Clemens

Oct 9, 2024

Gloria M. Clemens, age 81, passed away on October 9, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Born November 30, 1942 in Roxbury to Herman & Blanche (Breunig) Mack. Gloria graduated from Sauk High school in 1961. She married the love of her life Russell P. Clemens on September 4, 1961. They lived their life on their family dairy farm raising their...

Stephen P. Kilkus

Stephen P. Kilkus

Oct 9, 2024

Stephen P. Kilkus 1947-2024

Steve Kilkus was a really great guy who lived a pretty normal life, punctuated by lots of family time and lots of laughter. He and his wife Suzanne navigated their nearly 55-year marriage with grace, weathering the storms and savoring all the beauty, raising three witty and wildly successful children along the way. 

Steve grew up in Chicago,...

Shelli M. Zickert

Shelli M. Zickert

Oct 9, 2024

Shelli Marie Zickert (Halverson), age 65 of Deerfield, WI passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on October 9th, 2024. She was born September 30th, 1959 in Stoughton, WI, daughter of Judith and Harley Halverson. She married her high school sweetheart, Tom Zickert, on November 4th, 1978. They were married 46 wonderful years, together having four children and twelve grandchildren. Shelli...

Patricia Ann Boustany

Patricia Ann Boustany

Oct 8, 2024

DeForest- Patricia Ann Boustany, age 76, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. She was born in Madison on May 10, 1948 the daughter of Alice and Ralph Geishert. 

Pat graduated from Mt. Horeb high school. She served in the U.S. Navy. Pat worked several years for WPS, and retired as a State of WI employee after 30 years. She...

Noel Edward Urben

Noel Edward Urben

Oct 8, 2024

Noel Edward Urben, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at his home in Middleton, Wisconsin. He was the son of Dr. Walter John and Anita Urben. 

Mr. Urben spent over forty five years in New York, Milwaukee, and Chicago in commercial and investment banking and private equity. He was President of BT Capital Corporation, a subsidiary of Banker...

Maxine "Bubby" Weiss

Maxine "Bubby" Weiss

Oct 8, 2024

Maxine “Bubby” Weiss peacefully passed away on October 8th, 2024.

She leaves behind a legacy of love – her beloved children, Shari (Eric) Zeldin and Todd (Roz) Weiss; her magnificent grandchildren, Emma (Milo), Jacob (Haley), Ben (Ella), Hannah, Veronica, Soul and Nora. She was a “Chosen Mother” to Amy Walden and Mickey Ryan, “Bubby” to so many, “Sister of the Heart”...

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