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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.
Dr. Maxwell J. Rosenbaum
Sep 18, 2024
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Dr. 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...
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,...
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...
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
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,...
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....
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
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
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
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
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...
Mary Janet Johnson
Sep 19, 2024
Mary Janet Johnson (nee Dawson), age 84, of Lancaster, WI passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at St Mary’s Hospital in Madison, WI. She was born on September 17, 1940 in Canistota, SD, the daughter of Roy and Lisette Dawson. She married Willis Stanley Johnson on December 15th, 1962.
Mary attended Augustana University in Sioux Falls, SD and University...
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...
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