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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.

Peggy Jenson

Peggy Jenson

Jul 22, 2022

Cambridge, WI- Peggy L. Jenson, Age 51, peacefully passed away on July 22, 2022. After a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease, she left us with a smile.

Daughter of Ralph and Donna (Jenson) Kuntz. Peggy is survived by her beloved children, Samantha Bauer (Mathew Wisch) and Cody Bauer. Three grandchildren, Zaidyn, Brailyn and Jaxtyn, of whom she...

Edward Murphy

Edward Murphy

Jul 22, 2022

MADISON/VERONA

Edward Murphy, age 89, of Madison, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022, at Badger Prairie Health Care Center in Verona, WI after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.  He was born on January 26, 1933, in La Crosse, WI the son of Marcella and Edward Murphy, the second youngest of eight children.  Edward was married on...

Edward Key

Edward Key

Jul 22, 2022

Marshall, WI - Edward B. Key, age 67, passed away peacefully at the University of Wisconsin on July 22, 2022. Ed was born in Watertown on July 6, 1955 to Wayne and Joyce Key. As he grew up, he developed a love of motorcycles. He and his brother Conrad would go to the end of the road racing each...

David Buchanan

David Buchanan

Jul 21, 2022

David Michael Buchanan, 50, of Stoughton, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully in his sleep July 21, 2022. He was born in Sauk City to Dale and Jeanine (Paske) Buchanan on November 12, 1971.

David attended school in DeForest and Waunakee before spending some time at St. Coletta’s in Jefferson. He then found his home in Stoughton, Wisconsin, the...

Alice Hanson

Alice Hanson

Jul 21, 2022

Alice Elizabeth (Ripp) Hanson, age 86, of Middleton, Wisconsin, passed away on July 21, 2022. She was born on February 25,1936, to Martin and Clara (Acker) Ripp in Ashton, Wisconsin. On June 21, 1958, she wed the love of her life, Lawrence Ivan Hanson. Together they raised five children.

Alice graduated from Middleton High School in 1954...

John Richgels

John Richgels

Jul 21, 2022

John M. Richgels, 72, of Middleton, WI, passed away at home on July 21, 2022. He was born on September 30, 1949, in Highland, WI, the son of Melvin and Leora (Drager) Richgels. He married Linda Skyler on June 13, 1994, in Rockford, IL.

John graduated from Middleton High School in 1967. He worked as a machinist at...

David Richter

David Richter

Jul 20, 2022

David J. (Dave) Richter, 81, passed away on July 20, 2022 surrounded by the love of his family.

David was born in Fond du Lac on October 1, 1940, the oldest son of Gerald and Olive (Schneider) Richter. After graduating from St. Mary’s Springs Academy, he received his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from UW Madison, and...

Donald White

Donald White

Jul 20, 2022

Donald White, 93, of Madison WI passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at Home Again Assisted Living in Waunakee.  Don was born March 9, 1929 in Platteville WI son of Dewey and Mabel (Samuelson) White. Don married Janet Kupper (nee Griswold) on June 6, 1958 in Platteville WI. Don is survived by his stepchildren Chris Kupper (Kim) Placitas...

Mary Draeger

Mary Draeger

Jul 19, 2022

After living several years with chronic pain and disease and a diminishing quality of life, Mary decided "enough" and slipped away peacefully at Agrace Hospice care on July 19th.

Mary's parents, Jenny and Edgar Gibbons, raised her and her brother John in Antigo, WI. After high school, Mary attended the University of Wisconsin­ Madison for a year...

Gregory Wilcoxrogers

Gregory Wilcoxrogers

Jul 19, 2022

Wilcoxrogers, Gregory R.

Verona:  Gregory Robert Wilcoxrogers, age 74, passed away July 19, 2022.  He was preceded in death by his parents Robert “Bob” and Oka (Murray) Wilcox, brother Lawrence Wilcox, and his partner of 40 years, Bruce Heath Rogers.  He is survived by his uncle, Doug (Ruth) Murray, his nephew Travis (Katie) Wilcox, and many Murray...

Mary Jane Klein

Mary Jane Klein

Jul 19, 2022

Mary Jane (Demro) Klein, of Waunakee passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, two days after her 86th birthday.  Mary Jane was born on July 17, 1936 in Goodman, Wisconsin to Glenford (Chic) and Myrtle (Flentji) Demro.  Mary Jane spent her younger years living in various towns like Goodman, Wisconsin and Merrimac, Wisconsin.  After many moves, her parents...

Larry Vessely

Larry Vessely

Jul 18, 2022

Sun Prairie - Larry John Vessely, age 67, of Sun Prairie, passed away on Monday, July 18th, 2022, at Agrace Hospice with his family by his side, due to the result of an automobile accident on July 7th, 2022.

Larry was born on January 30, 1955, to Betty and John Vessely in Gary, Indiana.  He was raised...

Jack Mitchell

Jack Mitchell

Jul 17, 2022

Jack Mitchell was born in Madison, Wisconsin to Ernest and Anna Mae Mitchell, on April 22, 1938; and transitioned from this life to the next on July 17, 2022.  Jack graduated from Central High School in 1956, where he was an outstanding basketball player for four years. He attended Central State College in Ohio and was a member of...

Anna Stracener

Anna Stracener

Jul 17, 2022

Stoughton- Anna Marie Beals Stracener, age 79.5, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022 at Agrace HospiceCare in Madison. She was born on January 17, 1943 in Tuscon, AZ to Ernest J. and Zella Mae Beals.  Anna is survived by her husband of 60 years, David; daughter, Karla Stracener Riopel; sons, David Andrew “Andy” and Ernest Roy “Ernie” Stracener;...

Lorraine Houser

Lorraine Houser

Jul 17, 2022

Lorraine Jean Houser (Enzweiler), a longtime resident of Madison WI passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022, at St Mary’s Hospital after multiple surgeries and additional health complications. She was 82 years old. There will be a visitation on Monday, August 8, 2022, at 10am, followed by funeral services at 11am, and a luncheon at noon. All held at...

Luz Cruz-Reyes

Luz Cruz-Reyes

Jul 16, 2022

Cress Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Cress Funeral & Cremation Service

3325 E. Washington Ave.

Madison (608) 249-6666

Geoffrey Wallace

Geoffrey Wallace

Jul 16, 2022

Madison - Geoffrey was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He began his schooling at Highland Community School and later went to MacDowell Montessori for Elementary School. He later went on to attend Rufus King/Morse Middle School, and he graduated from Riverside University High School in 1988.  Geoffrey attended the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and earned his Bachelor's degree in Economics. He...

Joan Halverson

Joan Halverson

Jul 16, 2022

Joan R. (Borgwardt) Halverson of Madison, passed away on Saturday, July 16th, 2022, at UW Hospital.

She was born on January 19th, 1940, in Yankton, South Dakota, daughter of Leonard and Anne Kristine Gullickson.  Joan married Robert Borgwardt on September 25th, 1964, in Madison.  After Pastor Bob passed away in 2003, Joan married Ron Halverson on September...

Diane Price

Diane Price

Jul 14, 2022

Diane Anita Thorstad Price ended her 76-year journey on July 14, 2022 due to complications from having lived a full and meaningful life.  Diane was born to Clarence and Anita (Prinz) Thorstad on May 5, 1946 in Madison, WI.  She was blessed to grow up with 3 siblings, Ronald, Dawneen, and John, whom she loved unconditionally and with whom...

Janice Keller

Janice Keller

Jul 12, 2022

Janice M. Keller, aged 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at St Mary’s Hospital on July 12, 2022 following a short illness. She was born on October 3, 1931 to Gustav and Margaret (London) Johnson in Colome, South Dakota.

Jim and Janice were married in Huron, SD. They moved to Wisconsin in 1970, and together, they...

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