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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.
Marjorie Swanson Briskey
May 9, 2023
Marjorie loved travel, animals and especially travel to see animals. Proud to have visited 87 countries and all seven continents, Marjorie loved to be on the go and when home she loved to plan parties and research her next adventure.
Marjorie loved her friends throughout her life. She found great joy in staying in touch with classmates, old neighbors and...
Phillip Bernard Kullmann
May 8, 2023
Phillip Bernard Kullmann, 79, of Waunakee, WI, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 8, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison from heart failure.
Phil was born in 1943 in Milwaukee, WI to Franklyn and Elizabeth Kullmann. He graduated from Don Bosco High School in 1961, attended Milwaukee Area Technical College, and served in the Army Reserves. Phil had an...
Marjorie Reed Olson
May 7, 2023
Marjorie “Marj” Reed Olson, a strong, intelligent, modern woman who recently celebrated her 90th birthday, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 7, 2023, at her home in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.
The fourth of five children, Marj was born February 5, 1933, to Lavada Voskamp Reed and Paul Revere Reed in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. Marj loved her family, her school, and she especially...
Harold K. Bakken
May 7, 2023
Harold Karl Bakken, age 77, of Madison passed away from a tragic motorcycle accident on May 7, 2023 just outside of Lodi, Wisconsin. He was born on February 24, 1946 in Madison, Wisconsin, the son of Gunnar and LaVerne (nee Felland) Bakken. He graduated from Central High School in 1965 and began his carpentry apprenticeship until he was drafted...
Laura (Laurie) Reese Bloy
May 7, 2023
If you want to view the memorial service from the church video archive, the link is www.youtube.com/trinitychurchmadison. Click on the "live" tab, and look for "Memorial Service for Laura Bloy, 6/3/23". The first part is the preservice music, the service itself starts around 30 minutes in. Laura (Laurie) Reese Bloy, age 67, passed away on May 7, 2023 after a long...
Rodney P Pflaum
May 6, 2023
Rodney Paul Pflaum was born on January 6, 1958, in Madison, WI, to Howard and Marion Pflaum of Sun Prairie, WI. He attended school in Sun Prairie, and then went on to the University of WI, earning his Bachelor's degree. Rodney worked at the A & W Root Beer stand throughout high school and college. After graduation, he earned a...
Jason Patrick Pritchard
May 5, 2023
Jason Patrick Pritchard, age 44, of Madison, Wisconsin, was taken from us on May 5th, 2023, in a senseless act of violence. Jason was born February 26th, 1979, to his parents, James "Jim" Brian and Mary Elizabeth Pritchard. He spent most of his life growing up in Madison, Wisconsin, where he attended St. Maria Goretti and James Madison Memorial...
Carolyn Jean Willey Muehlenbruch Schofield Zellner
May 5, 2023
Carolyn Jean Willey Muehlenbruch Schofield Zellner, age 86, of Waunakee, died peacefully at her home on Friday, May 5, 2023. She was born April 12, 1937 to Herman and Emilie (Kuball) Willey in Baraboo, Wisconsin. Carolyn worked for the State of Wisconsin-Department of Revenue before her retirement in 1997. She enjoyed traveling, quilting, playing cards and spending time with her...
James A. Braun
May 5, 2023
BRAUN, JAMES ALAN
Born 06-18-1959 Died 05-05-2023
Jim Braun, beloved husband of Wendy (Tietz), devoted father to Kevin, Scott (and father-in-law to Michelle Evert), Daniel, and Timothy; loving brother to Beth Meltz (Braun); close son-in-law to Howard Tietz; doting grandparent to Ellia and Emily; admired brother-in-law of Howard “Skip” Tietz, David Tietz (Linda Braun), Michael Tietz, and...
Stephen L. Arebalo
May 5, 2023
Madison - Stephen L. Arebalo, age 72, of Madison. Passed away on Friday, May 05/2023 in Madison Wisconsin, the son of Mary and Stephen Arebalo. On June 24/2000, he married Mary L. Rist of Madison. Stephen served our country as a Marine Corps Reserve Force Class III. He received a national defense service medal, a Vietnam service medal W/1*,...
Sharon T. Deneen
May 5, 2023
TOWN OF SUN PRAIRIE-- Sharon T. Deneen, age 74, passed peacefully at home on May 5, 2023 after a long battle with colon cancer with family at her side: her partner of 50+ years Daniel (Chester) Wedeward, their son Kevin James Deneen, and her younger sister Lynne Deneen Hall. She was surrounded by the people that she loved in the...
Marjorie L. Pope
May 3, 2023
Marjorie L. Pope (formerly Hamann), age 94, passed away on May 3, 2023. Marjorie was born on June 21, 1928, in Milan, Michigan, to Nelle (Flegel) and Arthur Taylor. She attended Michigan State University where she met Albert Hamann. They got married in 1950 and moved to Madison, Wisconsin. She was a good mother and raised her family using...
Harold P. Wolf
May 3, 2023
Harold “Harry” P. Wolf, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. He was born on August 26, 1937 in Barton, WI to Herbert Phillip Wolf and Luciana Margaret (Simon) Wolf. Harry graduated from St. Mary’s Elementary School in Barton in 1951. He then entered St. Francis Seminary in Milwaukee, WI for 8 years and graduated high school from there in...
Lucinda S. Butrum
May 2, 2023
Cress Funeral Home is assisting the family.
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Cress Funeral & Cremation Service
206 W. Prospect, P.O. Box 231, Stoughton
(608) 873-9244
Renee Roedell Vedvig
May 2, 2023
Stoughton -Reneé Vedvig passed away on May 2, 2023 at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Madison. She was born on April 18, 1964 in Madison, the daughter of Rick and Ruth Roedell. She was 59 years old.
Reneé married her high school sweetheart, Dan Vedvig, who she spent 45 loving years with. Dan fell in love with Reneé at...
Carol M. Huss
May 2, 2023
SUN PRAIRIE—Carol M. (Downey) Huss, age 76 passed away peacefully with her husband by her side on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 after a long struggle with heart/lung disease. She was born on April 11, 1947, the daughter of Fenton and Mabel (Studee) Downey.
Carol graduated from Wisconsin Heights High School, class of 1965, followed by Madison Area Technical College (MATC)...
Elizabeth G. Quam
May 1, 2023
Elizabeth G. Quam was born, Jane Elizabeth (Betsy)Graham, on November 24, 1939 to the late William Carleton Graham and Mary Lavon Olson Graham. She passed away peacefully at her home in Oakwood Village, University Woods in Madison, Wisc on May 1, 2023. Elizabeth attended Nakoma Elementary School and Madison West High School where she graduated in 1957. She was...
Laurie Jane Baukol-Mellem
Apr 30, 2023
Laurie Jane Baukol-Mellem passed away in her sleep early Sunday morning, April 30th, 2023, at the age of 70 in Madison, Wisconsin. Laurie is survived by her son Paul in Madison, brother David Baukol (Raul) of Pickerel Lake, SD, sisters Rosemarie Gors of Pierre, SD, Anne Risheim (Ivar) of Lillehammer, Norway, Mary Walter of Scottsdale, AZ, and her nieces and...
Martha W Schenk
Apr 30, 2023
Martha W. Schenk passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023 at the age of 94.
A celebration of life is pending for a later date.
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Cress Funeral Service East Washington
608-249-6666
Steven Westimayer
Apr 30, 2023
Steven G. Westimayer, age 75, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023. Steve was born August 31, 1947, in Beaver Dam, WI to John and Lucille Westimayer. Due to a tragic event, John passed away. Steve was fortunate to have Orville Sette come into his life and become his stepfather. Lucille and Orville raised Steve in Horicon and Juneau. ...
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