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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.
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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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
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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...
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...
Keith Edward Muellenbach
Sep 14, 2024
Sun Prairie- Keith Edward Muellenbach, age 51, passed away on September 14, 2024 at home in Sun Prairie Wisconsin, after a valiant fight against colon cancer. In the days leading up to his death, Keith was surrounded by family and friends who came to show their love and support.
Keith was born on May 19, 1973 to Kevin and Kathy (Neumeyer)...
James E. Stout
Sep 13, 2024
Madison- James E. Stout, age 78, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024 at his home after a battle with COPD. He was born in Richland County on March 30, 1946, the son of Thomas and Bernadine Stout. Jim graduated from Central High School. He worked many years at Montgomery Ward out of high school. During the years he lived...
Merle S. Sweet
Sep 13, 2024
Merle Sweet, age 81, passed away early on September 13, 2024, (the 10th of Elul 5784), at home in Madison, Wisconsin. The funeral will take place on Sunday, September 15th at 1:00 PM at Cress Funeral Home on 3610 Speedway Road, in Madison followed by burial at Forest Hill Cemetery. The service will be live-streamed at the following link: https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=52f1cfc4-deb2-4666-b155-5490c0517319
Merle...
James L. Zobjeck
Sep 12, 2024
James L. Zobjeck, age 76, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2024 in Madison Wisconsin. Jim’s love of music and dancing were his greatest passions, and his kind and gentle nature evident to all those who knew him. His daughter was the light of his life and he felt especially fortunate to have recently met his new grandson Apollo.
Jim is...
Darlene Augusta Wolter
Sep 11, 2024
Darlene Augusta Wolter, age 98, passed away peacefully in the presence of her family, on September 11, 2024. She had been a resident of Dane County, Wisconsin, for the past 20 years.
Darlene was born on November 18, 1925, to Hertha and Cecil Piere, in Norfolk, Nebraska, but spent the majority of her childhood in Fremont, graduating from Fremont High School...
Kathleen Louise "Kathy" Bolton
Sep 11, 2024
BOLTON, Kathleen Louise 73 Middleton
Kathleen Louise Zellers Bolton, age 73, of Middleton passed away on September 11, 2024, at UW Hospital Madison WI. Kathy was born on May 3, 1951, to Archie and Ruth (Gunderson) Zellers. She married Michael Bolton on July 1, 1989, in Prairie Du Sac, WI
Kathy graduated from Mount Morris High School in 1969 and attended UW...
Jessica Heather Strasia
Sep 10, 2024
Strasia, Jessica
Verona: Jessica Strasia, age 43, passed away at home Tuesday, September 10, 2024. She was born November 9, 1980 the daughter of Tina (John) Schlough in Madison. Jessica married Rhys Strasia January 1, 2023 in Verona.
Jessica was the ultimate mom to a blended family making her kids feel special even with commonplace events. She loved to attend her children’s...
Benjamin Benson
Sep 8, 2024
Benjamin “Skip” “Boo” A. Benson, age 83, died on Sunday, September 8, 2024, after courageously fighting cancer. Born in Elkhorn, WI on June 16, 1941, to Benjamin Benson and Evelyn Christensen.
Ben served as a proud veteran of the United States Air Force from 1959 to 1963. He was also a dedicated teacher and educator for nearly 50-years, at both Van...
Carrie L. Grimmer
Sep 8, 2024
It’s impossible to encapsulate all of who Carrie was in a few short paragraphs, because the honest truth is that no amount of words would be able to describe the impact that Carrie had on the lives around her.
Anywhere she lived, whether it was in Illinois, where she grew up or in Missouri where she started her life with Kurt,...
Milton "Milt" E. Hyland
Sep 8, 2024
Milton Edward Hyland, known affectionately as Milt, passed away on September 8, 2024, in Madison, Wisconsin, at the age of 77. Born on July 10, 1947, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Milt spent 76 years in Minnesota, the state he always considered home.
Milt proudly served in the Army from 1968 to 1972, with postings at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and Vicenza, Italy. His...
Mildred "Dolly" J. Bailey
Sep 7, 2024
Stoughton - Mildred “Dolly” Bailey (Lloyd) passed away on Saturday, Sept 7th at the age of 88 at Skaalen Rehabilitation and Retirement Services in Stoughton Wisconsin. She was born in 1936 to parents Victor and LaVerna St. John (Quade) of Janesville, WI.At age 9, the family moved to a farm in Neillsville, WI, and in 1954 she graduated from Neillsville...
Darlene Mavis Zevnik
Sep 7, 2024
Darlene Mavis Zevnik, 88, wife of Edward Zevnik, died September 7th, 2024.
She was born on September 19, 1935, and she grew up on a farm in Primrose Township in WI. She was the daughter of the late Melvin and Emma Hustad and had five brothers and two sisters. As a young girl, she collected the chicken eggs on the farm...
Robert "Bob" Niesen
Sep 6, 2024
Robert “Bob” Niesen, age 88, passed away on September 6. Bob was born on November 7, 1935 to Michael and Amanda (Meyer) Niesen in Superior, WI. He graduated from Marshall High School then served in the US Army. Bob married the love of his life, Catherine “Cathy” (Ripp), on June 18, 1959 at Saint Peter’s Catholic Church, Ashton. They made...
Dr. Anthony S. Papalia
Sep 6, 2024
Dr. Anthony S. (Tony) Papalia, age 92, was born in Warren, Pennsylvania to the late Frank and Carmela (Rositano) Papalia. He graduated from Warren Area High School and went on to receive a Bachelor’s degree in teaching from Oberlin College. While at Oberlin, Tony was in the ROTC program where upon graduating he entered in to the U.S. Air Force...
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