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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.
Clinton W. Olson
Nov 2, 2024
Clinton William Olson, age 84, recently of Stoughton, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Stoughton Hospital. Clint was born in Tomahawk, Wisconsin to Edwin and Frances Olson on December 5, 1939, and graduated in the class of 1957 from Rhinelander. He spent over 78 years in the Northwoods, before making his way “south” to Stoughton to be near his...
Anna Rose Collas
Nov 2, 2024
Sun Prairie – Anna Rose Collas - It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved mother Anna Rose Collas of Sun Prairie, WI who passed away on November 2, 2024, after a brief illness. She was surrounded by immense love and admiration for the incredible mother and person she was. For 90 years, she graced us...
Rosalie DiMaggio Cannarella
Nov 1, 2024
Rosalie DiMaggio Cannarella returned to our Heavenly Father on All Saints Day, November 1st, 2024, embraced by the love and prayers of her family. She was born on November 17th, 1941. Rosalie was a beacon of warmth and generosity, known for her beautiful smile and her kind, loving spirit.
Born and raised in the Greenbush area, Rosalie graduated from Central High...
Janice D. Bowman
Nov 1, 2024
Janice Dagney Bowman, age 83, passed away peacefully on Friday November 1, 2024 with her loving family at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg, WI. The daughter of Niels Nielsen and Josephine (Comstock) Nielsen was born on April 2, 1941 with her twin sister Joyce Tobiason in St. Paul, MN. Janice married the love of her life, Philip Bowman on April 8,...
Donald Martin Larson
Nov 1, 2024
Donald Martin Larson, 67, passed away on November 1, 2024, at Agrace Hospice in Madison, WI, after a hard-fought battle with Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. He persevered with dignity and his usual optimism throughout his illness. As Vince Lombardi once said, “We didn’t lose the game; we just ran out of time.”
Don was born in Sheboygan, WI, on July 2, 1957, to...
Marilyn Lee Weinstock
Nov 1, 2024
Marilyn Lee Chapin Weinstock Obituary
Marilyn Lee Weinstock, 83, of Madison, formerly Marshall, WI, passed away November 1, 2024, with her daughters by her side. Some called her Marilyn and some called her Lee, but those dearest to her called her Grandma Lee.
Born November 5, 1940, she was the daughter of the late David and Pauline Chapin. She grew up in...
Gerald H. Derr
Nov 1, 2024
Gerald Henry "Jerry" Derr September 16, 1943 – November 1, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Gerald Henry Derr, known to many as Jerry, on November 1, 2024. Jerry was a beloved husband, devoted father, proud grandfather, and dear friend. A patriot, public servant, and community advocate, Jerry embodied a life of dedication, hard work,...
Salimeh Hakim Shurrush
Nov 1, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Salimeh Hakim Shurrush, who left this earth surrounded by her four children and son-in-law on November 1, 2024. She was born on March 9, 1945 to Salim and Malakeh Hakim in Nazareth, Israel.
Alongside her husband George, in search of the American Dream, they sought a better...
William "Karl" Duncan
Oct 31, 2024
William “Karl” Duncan, aged 54, passed away unexpectedly at his home on October 31, 2024. He was born on November 25, 1969, in Dallas, Texas, to Bill and Margaret Duncan.
Karl grew up enjoying summer family trips to Colorado with aunts, uncles, and cousins. In junior high school, he started his own lawnmowing business, which he continued through his time at...
Joyce Lynn Ehlke
Oct 31, 2024
Joyce Lynn Ehlke, age 55, passed away on October 31, 2024. She was born on March 12, 1969 in LaGrange, IL, the daughter of Raymond and Lorraine Felos. She graduated from UW-Madison with a Bachelors in Horticulture. Joyce loved plants and gardening and worked in landscaping and green houses for over 20 years. She loved to travel, hike, camp and...
Dorothy (Dottie) Ann Mealy
Oct 30, 2024
Madison-Our beloved mom, Dorothy (Dottie) Ann Mealy passed away on October 30, 2024. She was born, the second of four children, on November 7, 1929, in Charles City, Iowa to Louis Henry and Florence Elizabeth (Schumacher) Multhauf.
The family moved to Mason City, Iowa in 1944. She attended Holy Family High School. She received her undergraduate degree from Clarke College in...
Mary Shug
Oct 30, 2024
Mary Shug passed away peacefully at BrightStar of Waunakee.
Celebration of Life will be held at Cress Funeral Home Madison, 6021 University Ave. Friday, November 22, 2024 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Please share your memories here on Mary's tribute page.
6021 University Ave. Madison
(608) 238-8406
Michael James Best
Oct 30, 2024
Michael James Best passed away at St. Mary’s hospital at the age of 83 years old. Mike was born June 18, 1941 and passed away on October 30, 2024. He married Frances L. Best (Caruso) on April 11, 1964. He graduated from Oregon High School. He worked in construction until going into law enforcement with the Dane County Sheriff's Dept....
Robert C. Seyffer
Oct 30, 2024
Robert C. “Bob” Seyffer passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, after having complications from a traumatic head injury. He was born on February 27, 1943, in Durand, Wisconsin, the son of Fern (Mercer) and Harold Seyffer. He grew up with his three brothers on the farm on Big Hill in Pepin, Wisconsin, where he learned to hunt, fish, and...
Merilan D. Farley
Oct 30, 2024
Obituary - Merilan Delores Farley
After a long battle with illness, a caring sister, mother, and grandmother entered Gods’ loving arms on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at the age of 75. She was born on January 1,1949 to the late William and Naomi Farley in Chicago, IL and was named after her grandmother Merilan Simmons who has proceeded her in death.
Merilan...
William F. Pfeiffer
Oct 29, 2024
William F. Pfeiffer, age 81, of Madison, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at his home. He was born in Sheboygan County on Friday, August 13,1943, to the late William and Georgine (Nauth) Pfeiffer.
Bill grew up in New Holstein, WI, graduating from New Holstein Public High School in 1961. He attended Lakeland College for the first two years of...
Dorothy J. Dyreson
Oct 29, 2024
Dorothy J. Dyreson, age 105 passed away on October 29, 2024. She was born on July 24, 1919 in Monroe, WI. Dorothy graduated from Monroe High School in 1937 and attended Madison Business College. She worked as a secretary for Godfried and Sons for 2 years. She married Burton Dyreson on February 21, 1943 and they were married for 68...
Elizabeth “Betty” Reible
Oct 29, 2024
Westport/Waunakee – Elizabeth A "Betty" Reible, age 91, of Westport passed away at her home with family on October 29, 2024.
She was born April 7, 1933 in Cross Plains, Wis. to Theodore and Susan (Faust) Nonn. Betty married the love of her life Harold Reible on April 7, 1953. Together they raised their 8 children in the Catholic faith. She...
DeLynn M. Sjodin
Oct 29, 2024
DeLynn Marie Sjodin passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at the age of 56; the daughter of Frank Koch and JoAnn Spurley (Wrzesinske).
DeLynn married Troy Sjodin on May 24, 1997 and lived in the Madison area, settling in McFarland.
DeLynn was a beloved joy known for her love of cooking, crafting, decorating, camping, and tending to her flowers. She cherished...
Joan Leslie Kerlow
Oct 28, 2024
Joan Leslie Kerlow passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024, in Madison, Wisconsin, after battling an intestinal infection.
She was born on October 1, 1935, in Chicago, IL, where she was raised. She is the daughter of Ida and Alex Cohen.
Joan studied social work at Roosevelt University and worked in real estate and property management, before serving for many years as...
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