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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 Jean Schwarz
Feb 21, 2025
Margaret Jean “Peggy” Schwarz died on Friday, February 21, 2025, at age 95. She was born in Madison, Wisconsin on July 6, 1929, to Basil and Loretta (Schulgen) McGuine.
Born and raised on the isthmus in Madison, WI, Peggy was a graduate of St. Bernard’s, East High School, and Groves-Barnhart Business School. She was united in marriage to Joseph Schwarz at...
Shirley M. Ryan
Feb 21, 2025
McFarland - Shirley M Ryan, age 80, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025. She was born on December 17, 1944, in Janesville, Wisconsin, to the late Carl and Norma (York) Henthorne. The family eventually moved to Madison and she graduated from Central High School in 1963. Shirley married James Edward Ryan on October 14, 1972, in Madison at Blessed...
Donald "Don" Robert Espen
Mar 9, 2025
Madison – Donald R. “Don” Espen, age 90, passed away on Sunday March 9, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. He was born January 17, 1935, in Madison to the late Gerhard and Mabel (Graf) Espen. Don married Shirley Dyer on March 5, 1960, at the Italian Methodist Church in Madison. He was employed by the Madison Metropolitan School...
Frances Weinstein
Mar 6, 2025
Frances Lipton Weinstein "Fran" passed away on March 6, 2025. Fran was born in Burlington, WI in 1923, the daughter of Ida and Isaac Lipton.
She excelled in school, enjoyed violin lessons, played with her high school orchestra, participated in the drama and gymnastic clubs. Frances was the valedictorian of her high school graduation class. She went on to study...
James T. Haried
Mar 6, 2025
James “Jim” Truman Haried, 84, passed away March 6th, 2025 with family by his side. Jim was born and raised in Stoughton, Wisconsin on June 21st, 1940 and graduated from Stoughton High School in 1958. In 1960, he and Joann Brusegar were married.
Jim was a carpenter for most of his life, building many homes in the Stoughton area. After retiring,...
Herbert A. Hellenbrand
Mar 6, 2025
. Herbert “Herb” A. Hellenbrand, age 95, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025. He was born on June 13, 1929 in Waunakee, WI to Anton and Mary (Kalscheur) Hellenbrand. He married Elaine Jones on October 16, 1951. They were married for 56 years, and together, they raised five children.
Herb was a farmer at heart who turned those soil skills...
Sharon Larson Best
Mar 4, 2025
Sharon Larson Best (70) of Madison, WI passed away March 4, 2025 surrounded by loved ones after a courageous fight against cancer. Born June 22, 1954 in Sioux Falls, SD, Sharon and her family lived throughout the Midwest before settling in Milwaukee, WI. In 1966, Sharon and her family moved to Madison, where she remained and built her adult life.
Sharon...
Vernon James Olrick
Mar 4, 2025
McFarland – Vernon James Olrick, age 92, on Tuesday March 4, 2025, finally had his wish come true to join his wife Jo in heaven. Vernon was born May 29,1932, in Neshkoro, WI. He spent 49 years in the printing business as a pressman and stripper. Vernon proudly served his Country in the United States Army in Alaska during the...
Gang Xu
Mar 4, 2025
Middleton: Gang Xu, age 54, passed away at home surrounded by family Tuesday, March 4, 2025. A visitation will be held Saturday, March 8, 2025 from 9:00 am until 12:30 pm at the Cress Center, 6021 University Ave., Madison, WI 53705. A time to share memories will begin at 9:30 am.
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Cress Center
6021 University Ave. Madison
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Elizabeth M. Schultz
Mar 4, 2025
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Cress Funeral & Cremation Service
206 W. Prospect, P.O. Box 231, Stoughton
(608) 873-9244
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Carl H. Paddison
2025
Carl H. Paddison died on March 3, 2025. He was 79.
A long time sports enthusiast, he was an avid cross-country skier, bicyclist, and volleyball player. He loved both individual and team competitions; this included on line bridge and pool in later years.
Carl found joy in visiting his family crop farm on a yearly basis. It is situated in the small...
Barbara Ann Schwieso
Mar 3, 2025
Barbara Ann Schwieso, a devoted and beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Monday, March 3, 2025. She was born in Marshfield on October 26, 1945 to the late Anthony and Dorothy (Koch) Hakl. She was one of seven siblings.
She had fond memories of growing up in Marshfield and enjoyed swimming and waterskiing while...
Susan Marie Taylor
Mar 2, 2025
Susan Marie Taylor, née Carrion, of Waunakee, WI died on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the age of 68 in Madison, WI. She was born on October 22, 1956 in Chicago, IL, to Regina "Virginia" Emilia Carrion and Raymond William Carrion.
Susan graduated from West Leyden High School in 1974 with a passion and talent for writing. After a successful career,...
Tom Westaway
Feb 28, 2025
Tom Westaway passed away peacefully on Friday, February 28, at the age of 71, at UWHC in Madison, with his loving wife at his side. He was born on August 26, 1953, in Chicago, the son of Fred and Erna (DeGroodt) Westaway. He married Paula Pokrandt on September 8, 1984, in Madison, WI.
Tom attended Peterson Elementary and von Steuben High...
Kathleen Belle Karlen
Feb 28, 2025
Madison- Kathleen Belle Karlen, age 86, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025 at the New Glarus Home, surrounded by her family. She was born in New Glarus on April 2, 1938, the daughter of Ervin and Palma Fjelstad.
From the age of 5 Kathleen was fascinated with playing piano. She played piano and taught in many different areas including Sunday...
Michael Joseph Tyler
Feb 28, 2025
South Beloit- Michael J. Tyler “Mailman Mike,” age 67, left this earth with the sunset on Friday, February 28, 2025, surrounded by his family and all four of his children, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Monroe on April 6, 1957, the son of Lawrence Jr. and Barbara Tyler.
Mike graduated from Beloit Catholic High School in...
Laurie Taylor
2025
Dr. Laurie Taylor (63), the beloved spouse of Dr. Julia Haseleu passed away on February 28, 2025 after a short, brutal, and courageous fight with cancer. She was born in Port Clinton, Ohio to Patricia (Pond) Taylor and Jack Taylor. Laurie was a devoted and loving partner, cherished friend, fishing champion, and a kind and gentle soul.
Laurie had a long...
LeRoy E. Mellum
Feb 27, 2025
LeRoy E. Mellum, age 87, of Waunakee, WI passed away peacefully on February 27, 2025. He was at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, WI and was battling complications of Leukemia and pneumonia.
Born on February 16, 1938 to Milo and Wilma (Anderson) Mellum, in Dodgeville, WI. He grew up on the family farm in Highland, WI and graduated from Cobb High...
Lois J. Jones
Feb 26, 2025
Madison/Verona - Lois was born in Reading, KS to Helen Volz and James Steen Jr. James married twice more to Ettie Volz and Mildred Cole. She finished high school in Osage City and took a few secretarial prep courses at Emporia College, working briefly as a secretary. She met the love of her life at the Osage county fair. She...
Mark Henry Kalscheur
Feb 26, 2025
Mark Henry Kalscheur left us peacefully on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at the age of 86.
Mark was born on April 24,1938 in Madison, Wisconsin. He was the oldest of four children born to Cyril “Jim” and Catherine (Endres) Kalscheur. He was raised in the closeknit community of Martinsville, Wisconsin. Though Mark would leave Martinsville for work and to raise his...
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