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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.

Robert "Rob" Nebel

Robert "Rob" Nebel

Mar 7, 2023

Robert “Rob” Nebel, age 62 of Deerfield, WI passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.  Rob was born in Sheboygan, WI February 1, 1961, to the late Robert and Lois (Treadwell) Nebel.  Rob graduated from Sheboygan South High School in 1979.  While in high school, Rob excelled in football, basketball, and track and field. He...

Frederick Liss

Frederick Liss

Mar 6, 2023

Frederick M. Liss, age 80, passed away at UW Hospital in Madison WI on March 6, 2023. He was born in Peru, Illinois to Max and Mary Liss. He attended St. Valentine’s school and then St. Bede Academy where he enjoyed his school years and made many lifelong friends. He was fortunate to go to...

Elaine Koch La Grew

Elaine Koch La Grew

Mar 6, 2023

Cress Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Cress Funeral & Cremation Service

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

(608) 873-9244

Gurmeet Dhillon

Gurmeet Dhillon

Mar 5, 2023

Dear Friends and Family,

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of our beloved mother, Gurmeet Kaur Dhillon. She passed away peacefully on March 5th, 2023, at the age of 67.

Akhand Path in her honor will be held at the Gurudwara Sahib, 6970 Century Ave. Middleton, WI 53562 starting...

Craig Gundermann

Craig Gundermann

Mar 5, 2023

My husband and best friend, Craig, died March 5,2022

He was born in Madison on July 4th, 1938, the second son of Howard and Evelyn Gundermann. Craig was a "townie", having lived on the west side of Madison all his life. He attended Queen of Peace grade school, Edgewood High School and Loras College, graduating with a...

Rylan Ezman

Rylan Ezman

Mar 3, 2023

Rylan Conner Ezman, born on December 16, 2004 in Marshfield, WI, died by suicide at the age of 18 on Friday, March 3, 2023.

From a very young age, Rylan always loved being outdoors, getting muddy and all things involved with trucks, heavy equipment or anything with a motor. He liked playing football and baseball, but he...

Hanna Bailey

Hanna Bailey

Mar 2, 2023

PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO THE WEATHER, THE VISITATION AND SERVICE FOR HANNA HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL SUNDAY, MARCH 26

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Hanna Ruth Bailey died at the age of 95 on March 2, 2023 in Madison, Wisconsin.  She was born on October 1, 1927 in Luisenthal, Kreis Brieg, Germany and grew up...

Clarice Lyke

Clarice Lyke

Mar 1, 2023

Stoughton- Clarice A. Lyke, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. She was born in Stoughton on March 3, 1946, the middle child of Carl and Bernice Phillips. Clarice graduated from Stoughton High School, and earned her nursing degree. She was a Registered Nurse working in private doctors offices, then as the Director of Nursing for Nygaards,...

James Zrust

James Zrust

Feb 28, 2023

James Zrust, 80, of Sun Prairie, WI passed away peacefully at home on February 28, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Jim was born February 20 th , 1943, to the late Angeline Santache and Leroy Zrust in Minnetonka, MN. He went to high school there and was known for getting into harmless mischief with his best...

Leo Lamagdelaine

Leo Lamagdelaine

Feb 27, 2023

Cress Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Cress Funeral & Cremation Service

3325 E. Washington Ave.

Madison (608) 249-6666

Thomas Fontana

Thomas Fontana

Feb 27, 2023

Thomas John Fontana, age 75, passed away Monday, February 27, 2023. Born January 19, 1948, in Madison, WI to Alden and Marjorie Britton, Tom grew up on the East side of Madison attending public school, playing football, taking part in Cub Scout activities and helping his parents with their veterinary supply business. When not in Madison, he could be...

Bonnie Orr

Bonnie Orr

Feb 27, 2023

Madison-Bonnie Orr, age 92, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023. She was born on September 10, 1930 in Hillsboro, WI to the late Charles and Nell Wong.   Bonnie met the love of her life, Donald Orr while walking with her friend on State Street in 1946.   On August 9, 1947, they were married at the Presbyterian Church on...

Patricia Holtan

Patricia Holtan

Feb 26, 2023

Patricia Faye (Oscar) Holtan, 93, of Stoughton, WI, died on February 26, 2023 at Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge, Madison, WI.

Born April 10, 1929 to Elver Oscar and Claire (White) Oscar, Patricia graduated from Stoughton High School in 1947.  She went on to study at McMurray College and graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1951.  Following...

Daniel Esbona Montes De Oca

Daniel Esbona Montes De Oca

Feb 25, 2023

Daniel Luis Esbona Montes de Oca, 86, of Sun Prairie, WI passed away on February 25, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Daniel was born in Callao, Lima-Peru on February 16, 1937 to Socrates Esbona Brambila and Felicita Montes de Oca de Esbona, becoming the 5th of 10 children.  Daniel’s educational achievements included graduating from America Callao...

Gervase “Gerry” Kruschek

Gervase “Gerry” Kruschek

Feb 25, 2023

Gervase “Gerry” Kruschek of Waunakee, WI passed away peacefully Saturday, February 25, 2023.  He was born October 26, 1938 in Cross Plains, WI, son of Albert and Rose (Hassing) Kruschek. He married Mary Ann Duerst on January 30, 1960.

Gerry is remembered as a longtime resident of “The Kruschek Farm,” Waunakee, where he spent much of his...

Peter Livingston

Peter Livingston

Feb 23, 2023

Peter David Livingston, 81, of Spring Green and Madison died

February 23, 2023, at Hebron Hall, Oakwood Village West, from

heart and lung diseases. He tried mightily to rehabilitate himself but

couldn’t. As recently as December, Peter and his wife, Sharon Stark,

celebrated her birthday in the Dominican Republic.

...

Rita Jeffreys

Rita Jeffreys

Feb 23, 2023

Rita “Gunta” Marie Jeffreys left this physical world on Thursday, February 23, 2023, held in tender hands and with loving words by her daughter and grandsons, who were the center of her world.  She was selfless, kind, pure, devoted, loyal, compassionate…she truly was LOVE embodied. Always ready to sing the perfect song for the moment or dance in the kitchen...

Stephen Miller

Stephen Miller

Feb 22, 2023

Stephen Miller was luckier than most; he had a full and spectacular life. His persona was a warm breeze of optimism that touched all who encountered him.

As a boy and young adult, he was always in motion: on bike, skis, skateboard, water (in and on top), and foot. He had many friends and groups...

Marika Hoyt

Marika Hoyt

Feb 22, 2023

Marika Fischer Hoyt died February 22, 2023, after an exhausting struggle with glioblastoma. She was 60 years old (born April 11, 1962) and is survived by husband William (Bill) and daughters Mara and Wilhelmina (Mina), mother Jennie Lee Fischer, and siblings Paul, Laura Lee, Barbara, and Lawrence Fischer.

Marika was a fixture in Madison classical music circles. She...

Ardis Erickson

Ardis Erickson

Feb 22, 2023

Ardis Berg Erickson passed away peacefully at her home on February 22, 2023.

Ardis was born in Eau Claire April 1, 1925 to Hjalmer G. and Helen (Johnson) Berg. She was united in marriage to Leonard H. Erickson on June 10, 1950. He preceded her in death on November 23, 2018. Together they raised three children, Kristi,...

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