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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.
Frank Carlos Lopez Rosario
Oct 23, 2024
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MADISON – Frank Carlos Lopez Rosario, age 53, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2024, surrounded by family and friends after a long and courageous battle. He was born on September 21, 1971, in Rio Piedras (Hato Rey), Puerto Rico, to Frank Lopez Soto and Lydia Esther Rosario Rivera. Frank Carlos grew up with his beloved sister, Glorily Alexandra Lopez...
James "Jim" H. Underkofler
Oct 22, 2024
James “Jim” H. Underkofler, 77, passed away on October 22, 2024, at Edgerton Hospital following a lengthy illness. He was born on September 13, 1947, to James R. and Dorothy A. Underkofler.
Jim lived in the Madison area most of his life, but also spend time in California where his son lived. He loved music and was a member of the...
Sol "Poppi" Blumenfeld
Oct 22, 2024
Sol "Poppi" Blumenfeld, a cherished member of the Madison, Wisconsin community, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2024. Born on May 28, 1925, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Sol grew up in Wausau, Wisconsin. His family owned and operated a fruit and vegetable market there, and Sol grew up understanding the values of hard work and responsibility. Like many of his peers...
Judith A. French
Oct 21, 2024
Judith A. (Borquist Lien) French, passed away at the U.W. Hospital on Monday October 21, 2024 at the age of 85. She was born on May 4, 1939 in Madison, Wisconsin, the daughter of Harold and Charlotte Borquist.
Judy was loved and admired by all who knew her and will be greatly missed by many. Judy won multiple awards for her...
Sharon Palumbo
Oct 20, 2024
Sharon Palumbo (Jacobson), age 63, of Stoughton, WI passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on October 20, 2024 at her home in Madison, WI. She was born on December 29, 1960 in Stoughton, WI, daughter of Palmer and Ellen (Nygaard) Jacobson.
Sharon is survived by her cherished daughters, Jourdan and Michaela Palumbo, from her marriage to Joe Palumbo, and her devoted...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Michael Dennis Samolis
Oct 15, 2024
Michael Dennis Samolis, 75, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at home in Belleville, Wisconsin. He was born on July 30, 1949 in Rochester, NY, the son of Benny P. And Genevieve (Kotowski) Samolis.
Michael’s survivors include a brother, Mark, of Rochester, NY, and partner Joan Brooke of Belleville. Michael was preceded in death by his parents.
A memorial service...
Marilyn E. Fisher-Moyer
Oct 15, 2024
Marilyn E Fisher-Moyer, 75, of Belleville, Wisconsin, passed away on October 15th, 2024, at Azura Memory Care in Stoughton. She was born on December 6th, 1948, in Bergenfield, NJ. The daughter of Gustav and Else Quist, she married David Moyer on April 14th, 1984, in Hackensack, New Jersey.
Marilyn enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1970, following a family history of...
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
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
Oct 13, 2024
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Cress Funeral Service
1310 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin 53590
608-837-9054
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
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
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...
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