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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.
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.
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,...
Marie Pauline Arnone
Sep 24, 2024
DeForest- Marie Pauline Arnone, age 76, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born in the Greenbush neighborhood of Madison on August 11, 1948, the daughter of John and Stephanie Abitante. As a child she rode her bicycle everywhere making sure to stop at Grandma Stallone’s or at her aunt...
Virgene A. Hartl
Sep 23, 2024
Stoughton – Virgene A. Hartl, age 93, passed away peacefully at Skaalen Nursing Home on Monday September 23, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on February 11, 1931, in Stoughton, the daughter of the late Arnold and Anna (Christopherson) Swenson. Virgene attended Stoughton Schools graduating in 1949. She was united in marriage to Eugene Hartl on November 3,...
Herbert L. Eidson
Sep 22, 2024
Herbert Lee Eidson, devoted husband and beloved father, passed away on Sept. 22, 2024, in Verona, Wis.
Herb was born on Sept. 28, 1939, in Comet, Mo. He graduated from Kelso (Wash.) High School and the University of Washington School of Pharmacy. Herb worked as a pharmacist for 46 years in Washington, Colorado, and Wisconsin. He started one of the first...
Robert W. Magel
Sep 21, 2024
Visitation will be from 9-11:00 AM on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at Cress Funeral Home SUN PRAIRIE with a memorial service to begin at 11:00 AM.
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Cress Funeral Service
1310 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
608-837-9054
Karen Zamis Voss
Sep 20, 2024
Karen Zamis Voss passed away peacefully on September 20, 2024 at the age of 68. She was born on March 4, 1956 in the Chicago area and was the middle child of Robert and Janina Zamis.
She was a 1974 graduate of Greendale High School. She attended the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in...
Lori A. Butson
Sep 19, 2024
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Cress Funeral Service
1310 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
608-837-9054
Beverly A. Loomis
Sep 19, 2024
Stoughton, WI / Casa Grande, AZ - Beverly Ann Loomis peacefully passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024. Beverly was born August 19, 1934, in Mount Horeb, WI to Emma (Lehnherr) and Stanley Thronson. She was happily married to Dwayne Howard Loomis on April 21, 1956, and spent 59 wonderful years together.
Beverly graduated from Mount Horeb High School. Dwayne and...
Norman C. Brekken
Sep 19, 2024
Norman “Norm” Charles Brekken passed away on Sept. 19, 2024 . He was born on June 30, 1953 in Stoughton, Wisconsin. Norm was a lifelong resident of Stoughton, graduating from Stoughton High School in 1971. After growing up on the Brekken family farm, Norm worked for 35 years for the city. The majority of those years he served the community...
Maxwell J. Rosenbaum
Sep 18, 2024
Maxwell Judah Rosenbaum, 99, of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at his home. He was born February 12, 1925 to Louis and Clara Rosenbaum in Brooklyn, NY. They later moving to Fitchburg, MA where Max graduated from Fitchburg High School in 1943, and was drafted in the U.S. Army in September of that year.
Max served for the...
Mary L. Buchholz
Sep 18, 2024
FITCHBURG – Mary L. Buchholz, beloved wife and mother, age 78, passed on to eternal life on September 18, 2024 at SSM Monroe Hospice Home. She was born on December 13, 1945 in LaPorte, Indiana, the daughter of Frank H. Stockhausen and Ruth Marie Stockhausen.
Mary is survived by her devoted husband, Ron; her sons Lauren (wife Lauren) and Geof; brothers...
Ernest "Ernie" L. Torgerson
Sep 18, 2024
A funeral service will be at 10:30 AM on Thursday September 26, 2024 at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 3325 E. Washington Ave. Madison, WI 53704 with Rev. Andre Frandle presiding. Burial will follow in Fayette, Iowa. Visitation will be from 9:30 AM until the funeral at funeral home on Thursday.
Cress Funeral & Cremation Service
3325 E. Washington Ave.
Madison (608) 249-6666
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Patricia Jean Gilfoy
Sep 17, 2024
MADISON – Patricia Jean (Mueller) Gilfoy, aged 78, passed away on September 17, 2024. She was born on July 10, 1946 to Don and Harriet (Kessenich) Mueller.
After Pat graduated from Edgewood High School, she pursued an LPN from Madison Area Technical College and began working at St. Mary’s Hospital in first the hospital nursery, then the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit....
Kathleen "Kathy" M. Plehn
Sep 17, 2024
Stoughton – Kathleen M. “Kathy” Plehn, age 80, passed away on Tuesday September 17, 2024, at Skaalen in Stoughton. She was born April 22, 1944, to the late Wilfred and Agnes (Schindhelm) Winters. Kathy graduated from Marquette University College of Nursing, and earned her master’s degree in nursing from University of Pennsylvania. She was a nurse practitioner teacher at MATC...
Ronald A. Leikness
Sep 16, 2024
Stoughton- Ronald Alan Leikness, Sr., age 85, passed away on September 16, 2024 surrounded by family in his home. He was born February 15, 1939, in Stoughton, Wisconsin, the beloved son of Clarence and Anna (Offerdahl) Leikness.
Ron’s life was defined by his commitment and service. He proudly served in the Army during the Korean War, a period he looked back...
Charles E. Vandergriff
Sep 16, 2024
Deerfield – Charles “Charlie” Vandergriff, 46, of Deerfield, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, September 16, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on March 15, 1978, in Peoria, IL, he was the son of Charles and Veronica (VanAcker) Vandergriff.
Charlie graduated from Elkhorn High School and met the love of his life, Stephanie, in 2005 while working at...
Marilyn Jean Ryan
Sep 16, 2024
Marilyn Jean Ryan, Madison, 82, was released from her struggle with a long illness on September 16, 2024. She leaves behind Larry, her devoted husband of sixty years, her loving son James (Manchester, MI), and her sister and lifelong confidante and kindred spirit, Susan Church (Donald) Halifax, Nova Scotia. She was predeceased by her beloved daughter Laura, forever cherished in...
Caroline Joan Lippincott
Sep 15, 2024
Caroline Joan Lippincott passed away on September 15, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin at the age of 84.
She was born in Stephen, Minnesota on June 26, 1940 to Roman and Regina Kuznia.
Caroline attended the University of North Dakota, where she received her degree in Education. After graduation she moved to Minneapolis and started teaching. Her passion for teaching eventually led her...
David Brian Kissinger
Sep 15, 2024
David Brian Kissinger, a beloved brother, son, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2024, at the age of 56, following a courageous battle with liver cancer.
Born on October 31, 1967, to Chris (Anderson/Kissinger) Roberts and Ken Kissinger, David was a joyful, kind, and curious child, full of energy, whose shenanigans landed him in the ER more than...
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