Dec 27, 2021

Lake Mills - Karolyn “Ki” R. Johnson, age 75, passed away Monday, December 27, 2021 at Meriter Hospital in Madison, WI. Karolyn was born on October 5, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois to Robert H. and Dorothy E. (Sherry) Johnson.  She was the older sibling to Kathryn and Karl Johnson.

Robert and Dorothy moved to Milwaukee, WI, where...

Dec 27, 2021

Sun Prairie – (Mary) Florence Laws Guhleman passed away Dec. 27, 2021. Florence was born April 14, 1923, in Snow Hill Md., daughter of Albert and  Maude Perdue Laws. She graudatead from Snow Hill High School, attended Salisbury State University and graduated as a registered nurse from the University of Maryland School of Nursing in 1944.

While...

Dec 26, 2021

Stoughton- Edward A. Peterson passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Sunday, December 26, 2021 after a long, well fought battle with Gulf War Syndrome.  He was born into the family of Carroll and Marian Peterson on December 10, 1964 at the age of 15 months.

Ed joined the Army and served in Desert Storm. ...

Dec 26, 2021

Pricer, Jane Ann (Schlesselman) died of pancreatic cancer on December 26, 2021. Jane leaves many friends and will be remembered for her kindness, bright smile, sweet disposition, positive outlook, great sense of humor, and humanity.  Jane gave the gift of music and an insatiable curiosity to her sons and grandchildren.

Jane was born March 31, 1943 in Minneapolis,...

Dec 26, 2021

Waunakee – Margaret Watzke “Marge” (nee Sandley) age 101, passed away on 12-26-2021. Marge was born on August 29, 1920, in Browntown, Green County, WI, daughter of Frank and Millie (nee Devoe) Sandley. She was the third oldest of eight children. When she was four years old, the family moved to a farm near Cadott, Chippewa County, WI. She...

Dec 25, 2021

Fitchburg/Las Vegas - Keith Joseph Houlihan, age 96, passed away on December 25, 2021, at Nathan Adelson Hospice in Las Vegas, NV. He was born September 21, 1925, to Emmet and Mary (Guider) Houlihan in Harpers Ferry, Iowa. Keith’s family moved to Madison, Wisconsin, where he attended St. James Catholic School, West High School, and went on to receive...

Dec 25, 2021

Stoughton- Carlton Edward Overland, age 79, passed away on Saturday, December 25, 2021 at Skaalen Nursing Home.  He was born in Stoughton on  February 28, 1942 the son of Oscar and Lillian Overland.  Carlton graduated from Stoughton High School in 1960 and from St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN in 1964.  He received his Masters degree in Art History from the UW Madison in 1965.  On...

Dec 24, 2021

SERVICE UPDATE: A memorial service will be held at CRESS FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE, 3610 Speedway Road, Madison, on Friday, June 17, 2022, at 1:00 pm. A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday, from Noon until the time of service.

Raymond William Schmitz Jr, 89 of Madison passed on away peacefully on...

Dec 24, 2021

Knipfer, Richard D. (Rick)

Madison:  Richard D. (Rick) Knipfer, 67, died from heart failure at the VA Hospital in Madison, WI on December 24, 2021.  He was born in Rhode Island on December 30, 1953 the son of Ronald Knipfer and Janet C. (Annen) Knipfer.  Rick served as a US Marine from 1973 -1977. He was a...

Dec 24, 2021

John Robert Lunda,” Bob” age 91 of Madison, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on December 24th, 2021. Bob was born to parents Jack and Maggie (McCue) in Argyle, WI on May 5th, 1930. He was very proud of his Irish heritage, especially on St. Patrick’s Day! After graduating from Argyle High School, he enlisted in the Marines so he could...

Dec 22, 2021

Cody Ray Beicher age 33 passed away on Wednesday Dec. 22, 2021 surrounded by his loving family at Clearview Nursing & Rehabilitation in Juneau, WI.

Cody was born to Bonnie Briggs-Whalen and Robert Beicher on 11-13-1988 in Madison WI. Cody was born with many health issues that rarely interrupted his infectious smile and laugh. For the last...

Dec 22, 2021

Jerome F. Hoepker, age 79, of Madison passed away on December 22, 2021, at home.  He was born on October 25, 1942, in Madison, the son of John and Eunice (Steward) Hoepker.  Jerry married Jane E. Wolf on January 18, 1964, and together they farmed with their children on their 5-generation farm in the Town of Burke.

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Dec 22, 2021

Stoughton- Verna C. Smet, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at Stoughton Hospital.  She was born in Racine, WI on April 3, 1930, the daughter of Henry and Marie Pfeiffer. Her parents were hard workers, something Verna was proud to instill in her family. Verna grew up in Racine, WI and graduated from St. Catherine’s High School. An...

Dec 21, 2021

Devindra Bhagwandin, “Dave”, age 57, passed away at University of Wisconsin Hospital on December 21, 2021. He was born in Berbice, Guyana on January 21, 1964. Dave attended Berbice Educational Institute and New Amsterdam Technical Institute, studying brick and block laying. In 1984, he migrated to Trinidad and Tobago for work. There, he met his wife, Jasoda and had...

Dec 21, 2021

MADISON-Virginia Janette Herritz, age 91, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home, 12/21/21. She was born on March 27, 1930, in Madison, WI, daughter to John and Elsie (Schnurbusch) Stoudt. She was united in marriage to Ray Herritz on October 9, 1965, in Madison. Together they were married 49 years and raised three daughters.

Virginia was a...

Dec 20, 2021

An obituary will appear here soon.

No services are being planned at this time.

Cress Funeral & Cremation Service

206 W. Prospect, P.O. Box 231, Stoughton

(608) 873-9244

Dec 19, 2021

Shawn Michael Triller, age 67, formerly of Madison passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 19th, 2021 at home in Janesville. He was born July 22, 1954, in Buffalo, New York, the son of Charles and Charlotte Triller.

Shawn moved to the Madison area as a young child, but always felt a strong connection and sense of pride...

Dec 19, 2021

Schuman, Janet

Janet “Jan” Schuman, age 78, went to be with the Lord Sunday, December 19, 2021. Jan was born to Caroline (nee Ludwig) and Edward Tuttle, January 23, 1943 in Fond du Lac County, where she spent her childhood years. She was baptized on February 23, 1943 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Dundee, WI. She made confirmation...

Dec 19, 2021

Sun Prairie

Nicky “Nick” Joseph Ives, age 58, passed away at St. Mary’s Hospital on Sunday, December 19, 2021. He was born September 26, 1963, in Madison, son to Paul and Kathleen (Lockwood) Ives.

Nick was employed by Chase Lumber for over 30 years. He enjoyed watching NASCAR racing and Green Bay Packers football with...

Dec 18, 2021

Deerfield/Cottage Grove – Marvin J. Rustad, age 98, passed away peacefully on Saturday December 18, 2021, at Stoughton Meadows.  He was born July 21, 1923, on the family farm in Pleasant Springs to the late Martin P. and Johanna B. (Gyland) Rustad.  He lived an adventurous life in the Deerfield/Cottage Grove area.  Marvin married Lois A. Anderson February 2,...