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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.

Mary Elliott

Mary Elliott

Dec 22, 2024

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Cress Funeral & Cremation Service

3610 Speedway Road, Madison

(608) 238-3434

Luana M. Schneider

Luana M. Schneider

Dec 19, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Luana M. Schneider on December 19, 2024 after 79 years of life well lived. Luana was born May 7, 1945 to Wilfred and Verena Grosse and was the oldest of 8 children. 

Luana graduated from Sun Prairie High School in 1963 and went on to MATC to earn her Associate...

Carol Felton Beaty

Carol Felton Beaty

Dec 19, 2024

Carol Felton Beaty died at the age of 90 on December 19, 2024 in Madison Wisconsin with family at her side. Family was everything to her and we were privileged to accompany her in these last days with the same love and devotion she showed us her whole life.

December was Carol’s month. She was born at home on a snowy...

Ronald Charles Rowsey

Ronald Charles Rowsey

Dec 18, 2024

Ronald C. Rowsey, age 59, passed away December 18th, 2024 at the Madison UW Hospital from natural causes. 

He was born on August 8th, 1965 in Kansas City, Kansas. 

Parents: Carol Spehar-Rowsey and Charles Rowsey.  

Ron graduated from Bishop Ward High School in KCK in 1983. He then graduated from the KCK Community College in 1987.  

Ron had been an Care Taker...

Jerry Hill

Jerry Hill

Dec 17, 2024

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Jerry Hill. Jerry was a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great grandfather, and friend. He left this world suddenly on Tues. Dec. 17,2024 at age 90.

He spent many years working as an Engineer at Honeywell and Foremost Farms. Born on November 10th, 1934 in Zion, IL, he was a devoted husband to Dorothy...

Thomas D. Rivers

Thomas D. Rivers

Dec 17, 2024

It is with a great amount of sadness that our family announces the passing of Thomas Dorith Rivers on December 17, 2024, at Oakwood Hebron Rehabilitation Facility, after 90 years of a life well-lived. Tom was born on August 27, 1934, the only child of Stanley James Rivers (Canterbury, England) and Dorothy Julia Maloney (Portage, WI). A few hours after...

Mary Ann Schwartz

Mary Ann Schwartz

Dec 17, 2024

Mary Ann Schwartz, age 97, passed away peacefully at home on December 17, 2024. She was born on September 8, 1927, to Frank and Lena (Hellenbrand) Kalscheuer. Mary Ann married Harold Schwartz on June 17, 1948 at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Ashton.

Mary Ann was a woman of many passions. She found joy in creating beautiful rosaries, playing cards with...

Frank Eugene Hirscher

Frank Eugene Hirscher

Dec 17, 2024

Frank Eugene Hirscher, 83, passed away peacefully of cancer at his Fitchburg home on December 17, 2024. Frank was born to Kreszentia (Grace) and Mathew Hirscher on June 18, 1941, in Monroe, WI. Shortly after, his family moved to Hollandale, where he attended grade school and high school, and worked with his dad and mom at their cheese factory. Frank...

Carol J. Johnson

Carol J. Johnson

Dec 16, 2024

Carol J. Johnson of Madison, WI passed away peacefully in her home on December 16, 2024, surrounded by family.

Carol was born on September 18, 1944, the daughter of Ray and Pearl Beightol. She grew up on the family farm in Juda, WI and graduated from Juda High School in 1962.

Carol married Richard (Dick) Johnson on April 16, 1966, at Grace...

Kelly Ann Muldoon

Kelly Ann Muldoon

Dec 16, 2024

Kelly Ann Muldoon passed away after a long battle with an illness that ultimately took her life on December 16th, 2024.

Born on December 7, 1987, Kelly was a graduate of Our Lady Queen of Peace Grade school, Madison West High School (Class of 2006), and Edgewood College where she majored in Psychology. She was currently employed by Philips Medical Systems...

Michael J. "Mike" Collins

Michael J. "Mike" Collins

Dec 15, 2024

Middleton: Michael J. Collins passed away peacefully on Sunday December 15, 2024 at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born May 25, 1943 in Seattle, WA the son of Charles and Marjorie Collins. 

Mike grew up in Denver, CO. He received his BA, MA, and Ph.D from the University of Colorado. He served his country in the Marine Corps from 1962-1968. Mike started...

Felicia Potts

Felicia Potts

Dec 15, 2024

Cress is assisting this family.

Cress Funeral & Cremation Service

3325 E. Washington Ave.

Madison (608) 249-6666

Please share your memories at www.cressfuneralservice.com

Camille Zysele Dreyfuss

Camille Zysele Dreyfuss

Dec 15, 2024

Camille Zysele Dreyfuss, age 17, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday December 15, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.  Arrangements are pending for a Celebration of Camille's life at a later date.  A memorial fund will be established in Camille's name.   More information about Camille's journey may be found at:  Caring Bridge

 https://www.caringbridge.org/site/34e3cf10-1811-30ec-933a-b2ef2952edfc

Please share your memories at www.cressfuneralservice.com

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Melvin S. Alme

Melvin S. Alme

Dec 15, 2024

Stoughton – Melvin S. Alme, age 95, passed away on Sunday December 15, 2024. He was born February 3, 1929, in Edgerton to the late Erick and Amy (Hermanson) Alme. He graduated from Stoughton High School in 1946. Melvin served his Country in the Army during the Korean War. He married Tootsie Erickson on October 28,1961 in Galena, Illinois. He...

Barbara J. Church

Barbara J. Church

Dec 14, 2024

Madison – Barbara Jane Church, age 92, passed away on Saturday December 14, 2024, at Unity Point Meriter Hospital in Madison. She was born November 2, 1932, in Madison to the late Harry Edward Church and Ethel M Goodwin. Barbara is a 1951 graduate of Central High in Madison and was a long-time member of Bashford United Methodist Church where...

Richard K. Nordeng

Richard K. Nordeng

Dec 14, 2024

Born: August 8, 1945, Janesville, Wisconsin

Died: December 14, 2024, peacefully at his home in Waunakee, Wisconsin

Richard K. Nordeng, a beloved husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, veteran, and accomplished attorney, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by love.

Rich was born and raised in Janesville, Wisconsin, and graduated from Janesville High School as a National Merit Scholar. There, he played baseball and...

Matthew R. Knishka

Matthew R. Knishka

Dec 13, 2024

Matthew Richard Knishka died on December 13, 2024. Matt was born on September 28, 1997, in Dayton, Ohio to Scott and Jennifer Knishka. He grew up in Appleton and Waunakee, Wisconsin, graduating in 2016 from Waunakee High School where he was a member of the football and track teams. Matt went on to attend and graduate from UW Milwaukee in...

Gerald Arthur Born

Gerald Arthur Born

Dec 12, 2024

Gerald (Gerry) Arthur Born, age 82, lost his valiant battle with cancer on December 12, 2024 surrounded by his loving family in his home as was his wish. He was born October 27, 1942 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of Arthur and Doris Born.

Following graduation from Concordia High School in 1960, he continued his education at Concordia Sr. College, UWM...

Julie Hellenbrand

Julie Hellenbrand

Dec 12, 2024

Julie Lynn (Varebrook) Hellenbrand passed away peacefully due to complications from Sjogren’s Syndrome (Autoimmune Disease) and Kidney Disease. She passed at Unity Point Meriter Hospital on Thursday December 12, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Julie dedicated her life to serving others. She began her healthcare career as a dialysis technician before joining UW Hospital Carbone Cancer Center as a nursing...

Suzanne M. Zietz

Suzanne M. Zietz

Dec 12, 2024

Suzanne Marie Zietz, 96, of Middleton, Wisconsin, was called home by Jesus in the early morning on December 12th, 2024. Suzanne was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 21, 1928, to Ruby (Kemp) Gall and Fred Gall. She was a single child and loved deeply by her parents.

On New Years Eve in 1943, Suzanne met the love of her life...

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