Dec 1, 2022

Cambridge- Morris James Thompson, age 93, passed away peacefully at his home on the farm. He went to his heavenly home at about 10:30pm on Thursday, December 1, 2022 in his sleep with son in the room with him.

Morris was born on August 28, 1929 to Rev. Henry and Mabel (Odlund) Thompson at home in the...

Dec 1, 2022

Cress Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Cress Funeral & Cremation Service

5801 Highway 51, P.O. Box 105, McFarland

(608) 838-0655

Dec 1, 2022

For those unable to attend, the sharing of memories may be viewed during a live internet stream during this time at https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=e327677b-e322-4cc0-9a70-7a4e43c59b19 (please register ahead of time).

Paul M. Liss age 52, passed away December 1, 2022, after a courageous, year-long battle with colon cancer. Paul was a graduate of UW-Madison in psychology...

Dec 1, 2022

Thomas Harlan Wampler, 70, Madison, WI passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 1, 2022, due to a long illness.

Tom was born in Portage, WI, on March 17, 1952, the eldest son of Harlan and Mary Lou (Kotek) Wampler. Tom is survived by his daughters Danielle (husband Alex) Lemke and Laura Lemke; grandsons Lucas and Corban. He...

Nov 30, 2022

Madison-Andrew Phillip Cohn passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, November 30, one month short of his 75 th birthday.  He was born on December 31, 1947 in Duluth, Minnesota, the first of three sons of Marilyn and Robert Cohn.  When he was very young, the family moved to Madison, where Andy spent most of his years.  After...

Nov 30, 2022

Bobbie Ruth Gardner, age 93, passed away in Madison, Wisconsin on November 30, 2022.

Bobbie was born on September 15, 1929, in Mobile, Alabama to Robert and Myra McLaurin. Bobbie grew up in Alabama and Mississippi and was a true southern girl her whole life, full of grace, laughter and charm; you could hear the musical notes...

Nov 29, 2022

A lifetime of commitment to country, community, and family ended November 29, 2022, when Warren Eugene Sime of Madison, Wisconsin passed away at the age of 91.

Warren was born November 18, 1931, at his grandparents' farmhouse in Hartland Township in rural Northwood, Iowa.  He was the third of six children born to Elmer and Trulie (Seuser)...

Nov 28, 2022

Sun Prairie-Elizabeth Caroline Ray, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 81, on November 28, 2022. She was born on September 8, 1941, in La Crosse, Wisconsin to Kenneth Edward Rahn and Alice Olson. Born Elizabeth Caroline Rahn, Elizabeth also went by Betsy, and Liz later in life.

Liz had a lifelong interest in astrology, along with...

Nov 28, 2022

DANE/DEFOREST-Jane M. (Wipperfurth) Kuehn, age 78, of Dane/Deforest, passed away peacefully Monday, November 28, 2022 after a 2 year battle with cancer.  She was born June 28th, 1944, in Madison, Wisconsin to Victor and Henrietta (Meffert) Wipperfurth. She married the love of her life, Joseph A Kuehn on May 14, 1963, and they shared 49 beautiful years together before...

Nov 26, 2022

Ronald S. Endres, 71, of Middleton, WI passed away peacefully on November 26th, 2022 with family by his side.  He was born on September 19th, 1951 in Madison, WI, son of Albert and Bernadette (Hellenbrand) Endres.  He married Mary Ann Masino on September 26th, 1969 in Ashton, WI.  They soon welcomed twin sons, Robert J. and Randall C.

Nov 26, 2022

Waunakee:  On November 26th, Margaret Jane Offerdahl, loving mother of two children, passed away at the age of 79. Jane was born on January 18th, 1943 in Poynette, WI to Arne and Margaret (Cross) Offerdahl. She grew up in Poynette and received her teaching degree from the University of Wisconsin – Platteville in 1967. Jane taught elementary education for...

Nov 25, 2022

Waunakee- Alfred G. Barman, age 94, passed away peacefully on November 25th, 2022. He was born in the Town of Springfield on April 15th, 1928 to Joseph H. Barman and Theresa “Ripp” Barman. He was a lifetime farmer and was very instrumental in fixing the old Barman Homestead up. During his years of farming, he was an active member...

Nov 25, 2022

Robert Halseth passed away Friday, November 25, 2022 in Madison, WI. Bob was 93 years old. He was born in La Crosse, WI to George Halseth and Emma (Brunner) Halseth, Oct. 5, 1929.

He married Betty Blizard Sept. 7, 1957.

He was a veteran of the Korean War. He served in the Navy Reserve.

Nov 24, 2022

Sallylu S. Schneider, age 88, died Thursday. Nov. 24, 2022 at University Hospital, Madison.

She was born on Nov. 2, 1934 to the late Frank and Tillie Smith in Sheboygan, Wis.  She was united in marriage to Maynard A. Schneider on Sept. 13, 1958 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Sheboygan.

She is survived by her loving...

Nov 23, 2022

Waunakee-Viola “Vi” Buechner, age 95, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022. She was born on October 22, 1927, in Springfield Corners, WI, to Theodore A. Pertzborn, Sr. and Elizabeth (Grosse) Pertzborn.  She married Norbert Buechner on December 29, 1960.

Vi’s primary work was in the home, caring for her family. However, she did work outside the home briefly...

Nov 23, 2022

DeForest – Robert M. Bookhout, age 93, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at The Koselig House in DeForest.  He was born on August 18, 1929 in Leeds, Wisconsin son of Fred and Grace (Bennett) Bookhout.

Robert married the love of his life Gladys Balczewski on September 19, 1953.  Together they raised three children in Madison. ...

Nov 23, 2022

Janet L Schmudlach (Kellesvig), age 80, of Madison died November 23, 2022 at the University of Wisconsin Hospital following a short battle with cancer. She was born June 6, 1942 to Donald & Bonita Kellesvig.

Janet enjoyed dancing, watching sports, classic cars and animals. Above all she enjoyed spending time with friends and family. She will be...

Nov 23, 2022

Michael John Martin, of Stoughton, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2022 at the age of 70. Mike, as everyone knew him, was born in Chicago, Illinois on February 13, 1952 to John and Kathleen Martin, with whom he is now reunited. He is survived by his two sisters, Kathy (Jeff) Martin Horton and Pat Martin Adams, both...

Nov 22, 2022

Stoughton- Clarence “Chink” Osland, age 100, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at Stoughton Hospital. He was born in Stoughton on October 7, 1922, the son of Alfred and Sena Osland.

Chink lived his entire life in Stoughton. He graduated from Stoughton High School in 1941. Chink enlisted in...

Nov 21, 2022

Eric Weston Stewart (64) of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, passed away on November 21st, 2022, after a long and valiant battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia.

Eric was born on October 18th, 1958, to Terrill Parman Stewart and Carol Lee (Staples) Stewart in Brentwood, Missouri.  He graduated from James Madison Memorial High School in 1978.  After...