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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.
Mary L. Sies
Nov 24, 2024
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Dale E. Woodford, Jr.
Nov 24, 2024
Dale Eugene Woodford Jr. was born on February 27, 1946, in Eau Claire WI as eldest son of five to parents Lorraine Elizabeth Anne Woodford (f.k.a. Hatch) and Dale Eugene Woodford Sr. Dale is survived by his siblings Randy, Mary Kay, Nancy and Gary; his children Sam, Justine, and Elizabeth; his grandchildren Zach, Laney, Aiya, and Bilal.
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Margaret Joan "Peggy" Mott
Nov 23, 2024
Margaret Joan "Peggy" Mott passed away on November 23, 2024. A full obituary will be available at a later date. If you would like to be notified when an obituary is on our website, you can sign up for our email notifications at www.cressfuneralservice.com/mailinglist.
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Ruth M. Roedell
Nov 23, 2024
Ruth Marie Roedell (Monum), 83 years old, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on November 23, 2024, under hospice care after complications from a broken hip. “Ruthie” was a beloved and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
She was born on July 15, 1941 in Mt. Horeb, WI to Ruth Ida Christine (Gerke) Monum and Arthur John Monum....
Elizabeth Emmerich
Nov 22, 2024
Elizabeth H. “Betsy” Emmerich of Sun Prairie, WI joined her Lord and Savior on November 22, 2024. Betsy was born on October 13, 1941 in Milwaukee, WI to Herbert and Marie Steffen, and was baptized on December 7, 1941 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, WI. Betsy attended Immanuel Lutheran School and was confirmed on April 3, 1955 at Immanuel...
Ardythe Margaret Cobb
Nov 22, 2024
Ardythe Margaret Cobb, age 95, died peacefully at home in Madison on Friday, November 22 after a long illness. She was born in Madison, WI, on November 2, 1929, to Ivan and Adele (Saddy) Hanson.
Ardythe attended Madison East High School and began working at Wisconsin Bell soon after to help support her family. There she met the love of her...
Jane Elizabeth Nosal
Nov 22, 2024
Jane Elizabeth Nosal passed away at home with her husband by her side, on November 22, 2024, at the age of 66. She married James (Jim) Nosal on November 29, 1985, and they were blessed with two wonderful daughters, Amy and Caroline. Despite significant tragedies, Jane consistently led her life as an example of service and perseverance.
Born in Chicago, Illinois...
Nancy L. Schrader
Nov 21, 2024
Madison: Nancy L. Schrader, age 94, passed away Nov 21, 2024. She was born Dec.18,1929 the daughter of Lloyd and Marie Letteer in Milwaukee.
Nancy received her BS from UW Milwaukee before marrying Darrel Schrader of Kohler. She retired from the Madison Metropolitan Public School District after many years of teaching early childhood education. Nancy and Darrel traveled the world extensively...
Elsie H. Knishka
Nov 21, 2024
Elsie H. Knishka died on November 21, 2024, at the age of 92 at Waunakee Valley Senior Living with her family by her side. Born on June 2, 1932, to Peter and Sarah E. Hamilton Michaels in Camden, New Jersey, Elsie was orphaned at an early age and raised at The Carson College for Orphan Girls in Flourtown, Pennsylvania. Elsie...
Julie Schneider
Nov 21, 2024
The world just lost a bit of its sparkle as we prepare to roll up the last puzzle Julie Schneider was working on. Julie passed away quietly on November 21, 2024, leaving behind a lifetime of adventurous stories and joy. Known for her never-ending curiosity and an unquenchable wanderlust, Julie made her way permanently into the hearts of those she...
Ruth Susan (Zander) Acker
Nov 21, 2024
Ruth Susan (Zander) Acker, age 92 of Ashton, died peacefully on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at Cardinal View Senior Living in Middleton. She was born to Frank and Rosina (Nonn) Zander on August 12, 1932 in Pine Bluff.
She married Herbert D. Acker on January 9, 1951 and moved to Ashton where they farmed until his death in 1989. After his...
Cynthia Kay Campbell
Nov 20, 2024
Madison- Cynthia Kay Campbell, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hospital. She was born in Elgin, Illinois, on August 21, 1946, the daughter of Albert and Marion Wermich. Cynthia met the love of her life on February 10, 1965, when she took a seat on a couch at a party next to a handsome...
Sue Locke
Nov 19, 2024
Stoughton – Susan “Sue” Locke, age 74, passed away on November 19, 2024 at U.W. Hospital in Madison. She was born to Ardis and Roy Peterson on February 15, 1950, joining brothers William and james and later joined by sister Debra and brother Charles making the family complete.
As a child in the 1950’s she spent hours outdoors playing with her...
Bandulasena Jayawickrema
Nov 18, 2024
Bandulasena Jayawickrema, age 80, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 18, 2024 at the University Hospital in Madison. He was born in Sri Lanka on December 27, 1943, the son of John Appuhami Jayawickrema and Alice Dias Siriwardana Samaraweera. Bandulasena worked as a Postmaster in Sri Lanka. He and his beloved wife, Hemalatha, came to the United States in 2003.
Bandulasena...
Bonnie L. Zaemisch
Nov 18, 2024
Bonnie L. Zaemisch, Stoughton, passed away Monday, November 18, 2024, at Stoughton Hospital. Bonnie was born on August 15, 1952, in Madison, Wisconsin, to Clarence & Gladys (Anderson) Zaemisch. Bonnie attended DeForest schools and graduated from DeForest High School in 1971. She worked for 39 years at the Clack Corporation in Windsor, retiring on November 17, 2017.
Bonnie was an avid...
Patricia Louise Koval
Nov 18, 2024
Patricia Louise Koval (Riley) of Madison, Wisconsin passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024, at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. Known to friends and family as "Pat" or "Patty," she was born on February 11, 1938, in Ashland, Wisconsin, to Emmett and Louise Riley (Bitzer). Patricia attended Northland College and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, earning a Bachelor of Science in...
Norman D. Sagami
Nov 17, 2024
Madison: Norman Sagami, born February 2, 1942, died November 17, 2024 after a battle with prostate cancer and dementia. Norman graduated from Mazomanie High School in 1960 where he played football, basketball (nearly went to state), and baseball for the Mazo Midgets. He was in the Army from February 1965 to December 1966 in the Signal Corp. He worked for...
Caryl B. Biege
Nov 17, 2024
Sun Prairie - Caryl Beth Biege, age 74 of Sun Prairie died on Sunday November 17, 2024, peacefully at her home. Caryl was born on May 13, 1950 in Portage WI, the daughter of Herman Ziehmke and Jean (Martin) Ziehmke. She worked at Madison Gas and Electric from 1968 until retiring after 38 years. She also worked part time for...
Charles C. Lyke Jr.
Nov 17, 2024
Charles Lyke Jr. was born on April 12, 1943, in Fort Atkinson to the late Charles and Rosetta Lyke. He grew up in Fort Atkinson where he graduated high school in 1961, joining the Fort Atkinson National Guard in 1960, where he served for over 20 years.
He married his wife Clarice on April 3, 1975, and moved to Stoughton shortly...
Pauline Mildred Klima
Nov 16, 2024
Pauline Mildred Klima, age 76, beloved mother of two and grandmother of two, passed away peacefully in the early hours of November 16th, 2024, surrounded by family, following a long and courageous battle with breast cancer.
Born in 1948 in Wisconsin, Pauline was raised with her three siblings, Linda, Janet, and Larry, who were all surrounded by a large family of...
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