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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.

Carlos S. Marrero

Carlos S. Marrero

Oct 1, 2024

Carlos Marrero passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 1st, 2024 at UW Hospital in Madison, WI, surrounded by family.

Carlos was born to Sandra Sherry Young and Sergio Marrero on August 10, 1984; on his Grandma Claramae’s and Granny Jake’s birthdays. He became their ‘birthday present’.

Carlos grew up in McFarland, WI and as a child loved many outdoor activities: biking, soccer,...

Peter R. "Pete" Weiler

Peter R. "Pete" Weiler

Aug 10, 2024

Peter R. “Pete” Weiler Jr., beloved brother and uncle, peacefully passed away on his 82nd birthday, August 10, 2024. He was preceded in death by his sister Mary (Weiler Talbert Scheunemann) and parents Mary and Peter Weiler. He left behind two brothers, a sister and their spouses, Willis and Linda Weiler, James and Diane Weiler and Phyllis (Weiler) and Daniel...

Pamela Callisto

Pamela Callisto

Mar 14, 2024

Pamela Callisto, 82, formerly of Norristown, PA passed away on March 14, 2024, in Madison, WI. True to form, she was laughing and smiling to the end, and doing leg lifts in her hospital bed the day before she passed, in anticipation of her next tennis match.

She was born in Brooklyn, NY on November 4, 1941, to John and JoAnne...

Marlene Joyce Olson

Marlene Joyce Olson

Oct 1, 2024

Marlene (Bakken) Olson

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Marlene (Bakken) Olson, age 88. She entered God’s eternal kingdom on October 1, 2024, due to complications from Rheumatoid Arthritis and Type 1 Diabetes. 

Marlene was born Sept 11, 1936. Her parents were Marie (Johnson) and Delphin Bakken from Madison, WI. She attended Dudgeon Elementary School and West...

Julie M. Cielinski

Julie M. Cielinski

Oct 3, 2024

Gathering of family and friends will be from 12-5:00 PM on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Cress Funeral Home MCFARLAND with a fajita bar to be served starting at 2:00 PM.  Please celebrate Julie's life with wearing your favorite beach attire!

Please check back for a full obituary. 

Cress Funeral Home

5801 Hwy 51,P O Box 150 McFarland, WI 53558

608-838-0655

Betty J. Ney

Betty J. Ney

Oct 2, 2024

SUN PRAIRIE-- Betty J. Ney, age 93, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. 

Visitation will be from 10-12:00 PM on Monday, October 14, 2024 at Cress Funeral Service SUN PRAIRIE with a memorial service to begin at 12:00 PM (noon). Immediately following services, Betty will be brought to her final place of rest at Bristol Lutheran Church in Sun Prairie. 

Please...

Marilyn Jean LeMoine

Marilyn Jean LeMoine

Oct 1, 2024

Marilyn Jean (Schroeder) LeMoine, 94, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2024 at Agrace Hospice Facility. She was born on April 1, 1930 in Baraboo, Wisconsin to Carl and Marvelene (Norman) Schroeder.

Marilyn was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She dedicated her life to her family and was known for her kindness, love, deep faith, sense of humor and...

Elaine E. Schmikla

Elaine E. Schmikla

Oct 1, 2024

Elaine (Halderson) Schmikla, age 94, of Madison, formerly of LaCrosse, passed away peacefully October 1, 2024. She was born March 30, 1930 to Arthur and Josephine Halderson.

Elaine graduated from LaCrosse Central High School. She married Charles Schmikla on November 4, 1950 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in LaCrosse. They lived in LaCrosse until 1962 when they moved to Madison and...

Bill "Woody" Woodward

Bill "Woody" Woodward

Sep 30, 2024

William Byron (Bill or Woody) Woodward passed away peacefully on September 30, 2024 with his wife by his side.

Bill was born on February 11, 1946 in Columbus, WI to Russell and Delia (Thiessen) Woodward.

He was united in marriage to Nancy Troia on August 7,1971 at St. James Church in Madison. He built their home in 1972 in Sun Prairie, WI...

Helen E. Vickerman

Helen E. Vickerman

Sep 30, 2024

Helen (McCarthy) Vickerman, 95, passed away peacefully at the Prairie Ridge Assisted Living Center in Madison on Sept 30, 2024. She was born in Madison on Valentine’s Day 1929. After her marriage to William Vickerman, they settled in Medford, WI where they lived until 1968 when the family moved to Sun Prairie. She was the proud mother of Peter, Kelly,...

Adonna L. Nelson

Adonna L. Nelson

Sep 29, 2024

Adonna L. Nelson was born August 24,1940 in Mackville, KY and died September 29, 2024 in Sun Prairie, WI. Adonna passed away peacefully surrounded by family.

Adonna grew up on a small farm outside Jeffersonville, IN with her parents James Russell Robinson and Flossie Mae Skeans Robinson, four brothers Shelby B., James R., William O. and Robert G, and sister Sue...

Annabelle Acker

Annabelle Acker

Sep 29, 2024

Annabelle Acker, 94, our fun-loving Mother also known as silly Grandma, passed away at the UW Health East Madison Hospital on September 29, 2024. Annabelle was born November 9, 1929, on a farm near Black Earth to Mathias and Christina (Marking) Meier. She moved to Madison in her mid-teens to get a job to help her family on the farm....

Floyd Huff, Jr.

Floyd Huff, Jr.

Sep 28, 2024

Floyd Huff Jr., age 87, passed away on September 28th, 2024, at home and surrounded by his wife in Madison. He was born in Sauk county, Wisconsin, the son of Floyd and Helen Huff. He was married to his wife, Mary Huff, for 53 years and had one son, Christopher J. Huff. He retired from the Madison Metro Transit system...

Lynnette Diericks

Lynnette Diericks

Sep 28, 2024

Lynnette Kay Diericks, better known as ‘Senorita Diericks’ to the thousands of students she taught during her long teaching career, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at her home in Watertown, WI after struggling with various health issues. 

Lynnette was born on February 14, 1970, exactly two years after her older sister and dear friend Kim. The sisters celebrated their...

Dr. Cathryn Ann McBride, Ph.D.

Dr. Cathryn Ann McBride, Ph.D.

Sep 28, 2024

Dr. Cathryn Ann McBride, 80, passed away on September 28, 2024, at home and surrounded by family in Madison, Wisconsin.

Ann was born on September 21, 1944 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Her father Charles Francis McBride was stationed there at a U.S. Army camp and enrolled in a field radio communications class taught by Ann’s mother, Anna Harriet Jackson. Ann...

Alice M. Weiss

Alice M. Weiss

Sep 28, 2024

Alice M. Weiss (Laufenberg), age 72, of Waunakee, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2024 after a “Fight Like Hell” battle with cancer. She was born on March 10,1952 in Madison, WI to Margaret & Ted Laufenberg. Alice was united in marriage to the love of her life, Richard “Dick” Weiss on December 28, 1974.

Family was her number one priority...

Colleen Joy Klimpel

Colleen Joy Klimpel

Sep 27, 2024

Madison- Colleen “Coky” Joy Klimpel, age 85, died peacefully in her sleep Friday, September 27, 2024 after a wonderful long life.

Colleen was born in Minot, North Dakota on February 6, 1939 to Harry and Joyce Morstad. She was an active Angel starting with membership with the class of 1991. Colleen and Don started their lives together as high school romance...

Anthony Patrick Pawlowsky

Anthony Patrick Pawlowsky

Sep 27, 2024

Madison- Anthony Patrick Pawlowsky passed away at the age of 94 on Friday, September 27, 2024 in Madison. Born on November 7, 1929, in Kenosha, WI. Anthony was a beloved figure known for his kindness, humor, and generosity, particularly towards his family and church community.

A proud alumnus of South Division High School in Milwaukee and the University of Illinois, Anthony...

Clara Fumusa

Clara Fumusa

Sep 24, 2024

Clara Elizabeth Fumusa (née Dorchester), age 88 passed peacefully with family by her side on 9/24/24. Clara was born on 4/12/1936 to Kenneth and Zilda Dorchester in Durand, WI. 

Clara graduated from Durand High School where she enjoyed participating in sports and music activities. Clara was proud of being first chair trumpet player in her high school band and was also...

Bill Weber Sr.

Bill Weber Sr.

Sep 24, 2024

William “Bill” H. Weber, Sr., age 82, passed away peacefully at Agrace Hospice on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. Bill was best known for his highly successful career in real estate, spanning over 40 years until he retired in 2016. More importantly, he was loved dearly by his family, friends, and beloved dog Zach.

 Bill was born in 1942, in Fennimore, WI,...

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