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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 Mott

Barbara Mott

Jun 24, 2021

Barbara J. Mott, age 83, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2021 after a brief illness. She was born August 22, 1937, in Sauk City, WI, the eldest daughter to Harold and Ileen (Gabel) Meyers.

Barb grew up in the Middleton area, graduating from Middleton High School in 1957. Barb was united in marriage with Roger Mott...

John "Tony" Cattelino

John "Tony" Cattelino

Jun 24, 2021

Cattelino, John Anthony “Tony”

MADISON – John Anthony Cattelino (Tony), passed away on his 79th birthday, June 24, 2021. After a long battle with cancer, Tony passed peacefully at home surrounded by family. He was born on June 24, 1942 in Ironwood, Michigan, son of John and Angeline Cattelino. He married Derilyn Dean of Madison,...

Steven Sticht

Steven Sticht

Jun 24, 2021

Steven "Steve" Allen Sticht, 71, passed away peacefully in his home the afternoon of Thursday, June 24, 2021, surrounded by family.  Steve was born on June 16, 1950, in Missoula, Montana.  He was raised primarily in Russell, Minnesota, by a loving mother, Muriel Peterson, née Smedsrud, and his stepfather, Edward (Eddie) Peterson.  After graduating high school, Steve enlisted in the...

Socorro Padilla

Socorro Padilla

Jun 24, 2021

Padilla, Socorro M.

Madison:  Socorro M. Padilla, age 94, died at home with her daughter by her side on Thursday, June 24, 2021.

Prior to moving to Madison, she was a longtime active member of St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Gary, IN.  She was a member of the Sodality of the Virgin de Guadalupe, was...

Karen Jones

Karen Jones

Jun 23, 2021

MADISON – Karen Ann Jones, age 82, of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, June 23rd, 2021 at the UW Hospital in Madison.  She was born on March 18, 1939, in Janesville, WI to Harriet and Donald Hillestad.  Karen attended Milton Union High School.  After high school, she attended Illinois Wesleyan University where she joined Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority and...

Marcia (Knipschield) Clifton

Marcia (Knipschield) Clifton

Jun 23, 2021

Marcia Jean (Knipschield) Clifton passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at the Edgerton Care Center in Edgerton, WI. Marcia was born in Cross Plains, WI on July 5, 1945 to Cyril and Gertrude (Hanson) Knipschield.

Marcia worked for the U.S. Post Office for many years and served as a union steward looking out for her fellow...

Marie Dolan

Marie Dolan

Jun 22, 2021

Marie Antoinette Dolan, 78 years old, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Auburndale, FL on June 22, 2021.  Marie was born on October 3, 1942 in Chicago IL, the daughter of Nicholas and Ann Servedio.  She married the love of her life, Thomas C. Dolan, on August 3, 1963 and they continued to reside in Chicago until they...

Stephen Tatro

Stephen Tatro

Jun 22, 2021

Stephen G. Tatro, age 69, passed away unexpectedly on June 22, 2021. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Please share your memories at cressfuneralservice.com

Winn-Cress Funeral Home

5785 Hwy. Q, Waunakee, WI 53597

608-849-4513

Jane Roeber

Jane Roeber

Jun 22, 2021

Madison-Jane (Davison) Roeber, age 82, died on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. She was born September 25, 1938, in Berwyn, Illinois, to Erwin and Alice (Monteith) Davison. In 1949 the family moved to River Falls, Wisconsin, where Jane graduated from high school in 1956.

Jane graduated with honors from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1960 and from the...

Otto Oimoen

Otto Oimoen

Jun 21, 2021

MADISON--Otto C. Oimoen age 65, of Madison passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday June 21, 2021.  Otto was born in Madison on March 12, 1956, son of Frances Jane and Gerald Oimoen.

Otto is a 1974 graduate of Madison West High School. He worked part time at Smoky’s Club during high school and at his father’s...

Bruce Porter

Bruce Porter

Jun 20, 2021

MIDDLETON--Dr. Bruce W. Porter, PhD, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, June 20, 2021, at the age of 84.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

Cress Center

6021 University Ave. Madison

(608) 238-8406

Kurt Maier

Kurt Maier

Jun 20, 2021

MADISON

Kurt J. Maier, “KJ”, age 36, passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021, from a car accident. He is survived by his father, Gregg Maier, a sister Michelle (special friend) Maier, and nephew Aaron Maier. He was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Sharon Monica (Schoepp) Maier.

A private service was held. A special thank...

Marion Carroll

Marion Carroll

Jun 20, 2021

Marion Kathleen (Roherty) Carroll, age 93, known to friends and family as “Kay”, died June 20, 2021 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg, WI. She was born in Janesville, WI, to Lewis and Marion (McCarthy) Roherty. She attended St Bernard’s Catholic Grade School and Edgewood High School (Class of 1946).  After graduation, she completed additional training at the Groves-Barnhart Secretarial...

Lesley Gomes

Lesley Gomes

Jun 19, 2021

Lesley Joan Gomes, age 54, of Sun Prairie, WI passed away on June 19, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital due to complications resulting from liver disease.

Lesley was born on April 19, 1967 in Norton, Massachusetts. She was the youngest daughter of Herman and Maxentia (Retzlaff) Gomes.

Lesley graduated with an associate degree from MATC...

William Raftery

William Raftery

Jun 19, 2021

MIDDLETON--William J. Raftery, Jr died on June 19, 2021 at Agrace Hospice Care.  He was born in 1931 to William J. Raftery and Carrie Lavinia Calvert Raftery in Baltimore, Maryland.

As an enlisted man in the US Army Reserve his unit was activated and he served in Korea from 1951 to 1952 and ended his time in...

Jason Poellot

Jason Poellot

Jun 19, 2021

On Saturday, June 19, 2021, Jason Daniel Poellot, 44, passed away unexpectedly at home with his loving wife by his side.

He was born on October 23, 1976, in Beaver Dam, WI, to William and Marlene Poellot. On August 3, 2012 he was united in marriage to Krista Berggren.

Jason is survived by his wife...

William Krueger "Bill"

William Krueger "Bill"

Jun 19, 2021

William J. Krueger “Bill”, age 60, of Brown Deer, WI, passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021 following a brief illness.   He was born on May 4, 1961 in Madison to Earl and Catherine Krueger.  Bill grew up in Madison where he graduated from Madison West High School.  After high school, Bill went on to attend UW-River Falls where...

Lorraine Blank

Lorraine Blank

Jun 18, 2021

MADISON— Lorraine H. Blank, age 90, passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021.  She was born in Columbus, WI on November 18, 1930 to Walter and Hildegard (Kusrow) Boese.

Lorraine attended Zion Lutheran Grade School in Columbus and graduate from Columbus High School.  In 1949-50, she attended Prospect Hall Secretarial School in Milwaukee.  She was secretary to...

Donna Hilgendorf

Donna Hilgendorf

Jun 17, 2021

Madison – Donna Jean (Holm) Hilgendorf, age 61, passed away on Thursday June 17, 2021.  Donna was born in 1959, in Madison the daughter of Roy “Ted” and Katherine “Kathy” Holm.  She was a 1978 graduate of Madison LaFollette High School.  Donna was united in marriage to the love of her life Dennis James Hilgendorf in 1980.  Donna worked...

M. Jeanne Derose

M. Jeanne Derose

Jun 17, 2021

Madison - M. Jeanne DeRose, age 84, passed away on June 17, 2021. Jeanne was born on June 10, 1937, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, the daughter of Rollin and Edna (Grubel) Hansen. She loved her family, her friends, and collecting people around her. Jeanne graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School (Kenosha) in 1954 and from Milton College in 1958 (English). ...

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