Obituaries
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.
Katherine A. Thomas
Jan 23, 2024
Friends and family will gather on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at Buck and Honey's, 800 W. Broadway Ave #300, Monona, WI 53713 for a celebration of life.
A Mass of Christian Burial is pending in New Jersey.
Cress Funeral Home-- Sun Prairie
608-837-9054
Melvin "Mel" Heiser
Jan 22, 2024
Melvin “Mel” Heiser entered into eternal life on January 22, 2024 at age 89 in Madison. Mel was born on the family farm near Plain, WI on January 4th, 1935 along with his identical twin brother Marvin. He attended Catholic grade and high school at St. Luke’s in Plain. Mel proudly served in the US Army from 1955-1957. After four months of...
Thomas M. Jones
Jan 21, 2024
Thomas Jones, age 66, of Middleton, WI passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 21, 2024.
Tom was born July 6, 1957, in Brooklyn, NY and spent his early years in Andover, NJ before moving with his family to Stevens Point, WI in 1971. Tom graduated from Stevens Point Area Senior High School in 1975 and UW Stevens Point in 1981.
While at...
Alison N. Armstrong
Jan 21, 2024
***Visitation will be from 1-2:30 PM on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Sun Prairie United Methodist Church, 702 North St, Sun Prairie, WI 53590, with memorial service to begin at 2:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to Sun Prairie United Methodist Church or to Lesley Armstrong and mailed to Cress Funeral Home, 1310 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie, WI 53590 for...
Lawrence W. Schmock
Jan 20, 2024
Lawrence W. Schmock, age 68, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, January 20, 2024, following a hard fought illness.
He was born in Madison on October 29, 1955, to the late Leonard "Smoky" and Janet (Punswick) Schmock. Larry was just two years old when his parents opened Smoky’s Club. Growing up in a two-room apartment above Smoky's and working...
Robert J. Landsee
Jan 20, 2024
Sun Prairie- Robert “Bob” J. Landsee, age 59, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at his winter home in Florida. Son of Frank and Maria Landsee, he was born in Milwaukee on March 21, 1964, and raised in Iron Mountain Michigan.
Bob graduated from the UW-Madison where he was captain of the UW football team and...
Ann Mary Hollibush
Jan 19, 2024
Ann Mary Hollibush, age 89, passed away into the arms of Jesus her Savior on Friday, January 19, 2024.
Acts 16:30-31 He then brought them out and asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household.”
Ann had eight Children: Cynthia, Mary, Anna, Beverly, Patricia (deceased), Joan,...
Vernon M. Herr
Jan 19, 2024
Vernon M. Herr age 93 of Lodi/ Baraboo
Vernon Mills Herr passed away on Sat. January 19, 2024 at Oak Park Place in Baraboo, WI.
Vernon was born in Lodi, WI on May 27,1930 to Vernon M Herr, Sr and Beulah Herr (Smith).
Vernon grew up in Lodi and when he married his wife Ann (Benzmiller), they moved to the Madison...
Lyle F. Hird
Jan 19, 2024
Born on July 28, 1929 in Cuba City, WI to Wilbur E Hird and Genevieve McKenna Hird. Died in Madison, Wisconsin on January 19, 2024.
Lyle attended UW-Platteville until he was drafted into the US Army. He served in Korea during the Korean War. When he returned from military service, he married Carol Steiger in 1953 in Potosi, Wisconsin....
Esenbahar Gairdner Atis
Jan 19, 2024
Esenbahar Gairdner Atis, born on April 10, 1981 in Madison WI, passed away unexpectedly on January 19, 2024 in Monticello WI succumbing to mental health issues with which she had struggled for most of her adult life. She graduated from the New York School of Interior Design with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in 2006, having studied at Bogazici...
Florence "Jo" Martinelli
Jan 19, 2024
Florence “Jo” Martinelli
August 16, 1931-January 19, 2024
Waunakee – Florence “Jo” (Bender) Martinelli, age 92, of Waunakee passed away peacefully on January 19, 2024. She was born on August 16, 1931 in rural Viola, WI, the daughter of Byron Leo Bender and Zuey Zelma (Ambrose) Bender.
She graduated from Viola High School in 1949. She attended Methodist Hospital School of Nursing in...
Kyle Winston Friedow
Jan 19, 2024
Kyle Winston Friedow, 62 years of age, passed away unexpectedly on January 19, 2024.
Kyle was born February 19, 1961, in Belmond, IA. He was the fifth and youngest child born to his parents Doyce and Audrey (Johnson) Friedow. Kyle lived on a farm with his family in Kanawha, IA, where his lifelong love of farming and Poland China pigs began....
Linda Susan Cohen
Jan 18, 2024
Cohen, Linda Susan (Landphier) was blessed to depart this world with the words, “I’ve lived a good life”, after her surrender to heart failure. Those lucky enough to know Linda throughout her 73 years will be forever enriched by the goodness she passed along.
Born in Richland Center, Wis. on June 27, 1950 to Gordon and Emily (Surrem) Landphier, Linda raised...
Monte W. Raker
Jan 18, 2024
Monte Raker passed away peacefully on Jan. 18, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 26, 1953, in Winner, SD to Donald and Louise (Chladek) Raker. Monte is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Liz Sarafiny, siblings; Kaylene (Richard) Nelson, Don Raker, Mary Gadicke and Randy Raker. Sister in laws, Jane and Margaret (Thom Engles)...
Clark A. Jennings
Jan 17, 2024
Madison, WI – Clark Alan Jennings, age 61, succumbed to a decade long battle with cancer at his home on January 17th 2024.
Clark was born in Kansas City, Missouri on August 11, 1962 to James ”Jim” and Sarah “Sally” Jennings. At the age of 3 the family moved to Elmhurst, IL where he grew up and graduated from York High...
Beverly Jean Poland
Jan 17, 2024
Beverly Jean “Bev” Poland, 87, of Sun Prairie, passed away peacefully surrounded by her daughters on January 17th, 2024. Bev was more commonly known as “Nana” by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and dozens of community and family friends.
Bev was born on September 5th, 1936, to Herbert and Frances Scharinger, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. After Bev graduated from Sheboygan High School, she...
James Owen Callecod Jr.
Jan 15, 2024
On Monday, January 15, 2024, James O. Callecod, Jr. went Home to be with the Lord surrounded by his family. He was born on October 10, 1930 in Terre Haute, Indiana to James O Callecod, Sr. and Mary M. Callecod.
Jim grew up in Chicago Heights, Illinois. His love of the Chicago Cubs started with riding the train to games with...
Merlyn Lee England
Jan 15, 2024
Sun Prairie- Merlyn “Merle” Lee England, age 87, passed away after a short and courageous battle with cancer on Monday, January 15, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Madison on March 14, 1936, the son of Martell and Lynette England.
Merlyn was united in marriage on August 6, 1954 to Maurene Martinson in...
Barbara Ann Graf
Jan 15, 2024
Barbara A. Graf, age 91, passed away January 15, 2024 at Meriter Hospital. She was born April 23, 1932 in Milwaukee the daughter of William and Frances Bewitz. Barbara married Dr. Richard A. Graf in Milwaukee on June 23, 1956
Beloved wife of Dr. Richard A. Graf, loving mother to sons; Andrew “Tex” (Beth), William (Candice), Rick (Angela), and...
Ronald C. Thorstad
Jan 14, 2024
Ron was born October 29, 1937, in Madison, the oldest of four children, to Clarence and Anita (Prinz) Thorstad. He graduated from West High School in 1955 and the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1959. He was married to Laureen Seefeldt in l960 in Two Rivers, Wisconsin.
During his early life, he loved the military. In high school, he served two years...
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