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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.

Malcolm Hart Crump

Malcolm Hart Crump

Dec 2, 2023

August 10, 1926 – December 2, 2023

 

Middleton, WI – Malcolm Hart Crump (Mac), age 97, of Middleton, WI, passed away on December 2, 2023.

 

Mac was born in Culpeper, VA, the only child to the late Malcolm Hugh Crump and Mary Aylor Crump. Mac was raised on a farm just outside of Culpeper. Before graduating from Culpeper...

Lynette K. Torgerson

Lynette K. Torgerson

Dec 2, 2023

A full obituary will appear here soon.

Cress Funeral & Cremation Service

3325 E. Washington Ave.

Madison (608) 249-6666

Darrell Lee Sheriff

Darrell Lee Sheriff

Dec 1, 2023

Darrell Lee Sheriff, 62 of Madison Wisconsin, unexpectedly passed away on December 1, 2023, at his residence In Fitchburg, Wisconsin. Born on August 20th, 1961, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to his loving parents Betty Marie Tunstill and Chavis Beau Sheriff. Darrell and his twin brother were the youngest of 11 children. 

Darrell’s greatest joy were his four children, and his 11...

Hannah Naughton

Hannah Naughton

Dec 1, 2023

 

Hannah M. Naughton, 37, passed away unexpectedly at her home on December 1, 2023. She was a brilliant shining light and will be missed by family and many friends.

Hannah is survived by her parents, Alex and Kathleen Naughton; her sister Claire Naughton; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She is preceded in death by her grandparents...

Raymond “Ray” Maly

Raymond “Ray” Maly

Dec 1, 2023

Raymond “Ray”Maly

92

Dane/ Waunakee

Died on Friday, Dec. 1,2023. He was born on Aug. 21, 1931 to John and Regina Maly. He owned and operated Ray Maly Trucking for 50 years. He also farmed in the Dane area for the past 66 years. Ray was a Veteran and served in the Army.

Survivors  include;  3 children Tom (Sandy) ,...

Lila Mae M. Nordlie

Lila Mae M. Nordlie

Dec 1, 2023

Lila Mae Nordlie, 89, of Stoughton, Wisconsin, passed away at the Skaalen Retirement Center on December 1, 2023.

Lila was born on December 27, 1933, in Goodhue, Minnesota, to Mathilda (Rusch) Mickelson and Clarence Mickelson. She graduated from Goodhue High School and Bethany Lutheran College. She received a call to teach at Western Koshkonong Lutheran School where she met and...

Christine Louise Thomas

Christine Louise Thomas

Nov 30, 2023

 

Christine L.Thomas, of Madison, WI, died peacefully on November 30, 2023, at the age of 75 from pancreatic cancer at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, surrounded by loved ones and close friends.

 

She was married June 20, 1970, and has lived in Madison, WI, her whole life. Chris is survived by her loving husband Charles F. (Charlie) Thomas, her...

Tricia "Trish" J. Cremeens

Tricia "Trish" J. Cremeens

Nov 30, 2023

 

Trish Cremeens left us far too early on November 30, 2023. Anyone who knew Trish well, knew that she didn’t say quick goodbyes, but this goodbye came both too quick and too soon, just one week after the aggressive pancreatic cancer was detected.

 

Tricia Jean Hoffman was born to Daniel  E. and Mardi J. (Stelsel) Hoffman in Waupun,...

Gordon R. Fon

Gordon R. Fon

Nov 30, 2023

Cress Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Cress Funeral & Cremation Service

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

(608) 873-9244

Sarah Cameron Jamieson

Sarah Cameron Jamieson

Nov 30, 2023

MADISON

Sally C. Jamieson beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023, just shy of her 104th birthday.

Sally was born in Atlanta on January 18, 1920, the daughter of the late Robert and Essie (Duckett) Cameron. After graduating from high school in Marietta, GA, she attended Brenau College in Gainesville, GA, graduating with a...

Beverly J. Berry

Beverly J. Berry

Nov 30, 2023

Beverly June (Braley) Berry, age 85, passed away peacefully at Agrace Hospice Care on Thursday, November 30, 2023 after a long battle with lung cancer.  Born on September 8, 1938 in Madison, Wisconsin, Beverly was born the daughter of Orville Braley and Mildred Aberle Braley.  She married Robert “Bob” Berry on October 16, 1956 in Madison.  They grew their family...

Phyllis Miller

Phyllis Miller

Nov 30, 2023

Phyllis A. Miller, age 93, passed away on November 30, 2023, at Four Winds Manor.  She was born on September 17, 1930 in Menomonie to Louis and Jane (Styer) Knopps.  She grew up in Menomonie and graduated from Menomonie High School in 1948.  Phyllis married Clarence Miller on June 6, 1953, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Menomonie.  Clarence &...

Susan A. "Susie" Clements

Susan A. "Susie" Clements

Nov 29, 2023

Susan A. “Susie” (Fagan) Clements passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at age 64, following many years battling mental illness. She had a diagnosis of Bipolar type I, had significant bouts of depression, and took her life unexpectedly.

 

Susie was born in Madison on December 20, 1958 to the late James R. and Shirley A. (Livingston) Fagan. 

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Donald J. Bingham

Donald J. Bingham

Nov 29, 2023

MADISON

 

Donald J. Bingham, age 90 passed away at Agrace Hospice on Wednesday, November 29, surrounded by family and love. He was born July 9, 1933 to Mabel Walthers and Donald Bingham in Madison, WI. He graduated from East High School where he met his future wife, MaryAnn Nezworski.

 

Ever the doting husband, Don and MaryAnn were happily married for...

Daniel A. Nerad

Daniel A. Nerad

Nov 28, 2023

MADISON

Daniel A. Nerad, age 72, of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday, November 28th, 2023, of interstitial lung disease. He was born on November 28th, 1951 in Marinette, Wisconsin, the son of Norman and Sidnee Nerad. He married Jean Borowski on December 3rd, 1978 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

 

Dan grew up in Kenosha, Wisconsin, the second of three...

George A. Pulvermacher

George A. Pulvermacher

Nov 28, 2023

George A. Pulvermacher, age 84, of Martinsville, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, of natural causes. He was born on February 22, 1939, to Florian and Henrietta (Lochner) Pulvermacher. On May 31, 1965, George was united in marriage to Barbara Coyle at St Mary’s Catholic Church in Pine Bluff.

George was a man of work. George graduated from...

Sara Garrigan Burr

Sara Garrigan Burr

Nov 27, 2023

MADISON/VERONA

Sara Garrigan Burr, died on November 27, 2023, after losing her battle with cancer.  She was born on July 7, 1945, in Evanston, IL, to John G. and Irma G. Burr.

After Sara graduated from Corvallis High School in Studio City, CA, she earned her BA in Political Science from the University of California Riverside.  During her college career...

Matthew A. Zibell

Matthew A. Zibell

Nov 27, 2023

 

CAMBRIDGE - Matthew August Zibell, 48 years old, passed away peacefully with his loving parents by his side at home in Cambridge, WI, on November 27, 2023.

 

Matt was born on March 19, 1975, in Stoughton, WI. At 3 hours old his dad Mike Sr drove baby Matt and a nurse to Madison General for surgery as a...

Ronald J. Jesberger

Ronald J. Jesberger

Nov 27, 2023

Ronald J. Jesberger, age 84, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023.  Ron was born on September 19, 1939 in Madison, Wisconsin to Roman and Estella (Scheuerell) Jesberger.

Ron was the owner of Jess’s Corner tavern in downtown Sun Prairie from the early 80’s to early 90’s, and he was the owner of Jess’s Corner softball team.  In addition to...

Marjorie Singer Tobias

Marjorie Singer Tobias

Nov 27, 2023

Marjorie Singer Tobias of Madison, Wisconsin passed away at Agrace Hospice on November 27, 2023

Marjorie was born on October 3, 1928, in Chicago to Honora (Oppenheim) Singer and Edward Singer. She graduated from Hyde Park High in 1946.   Marjorie attended the University of Wisconsin where she dated and married Madison native, Harry Tobias in 1949 and graduated UW in 1950.

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