Obituaries
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.
Sally Holl
Sep 2, 2025
Sally Frances Holl, age 99, passed away on Tuesday, Sept.2, 2025, at Milestone Senior Living in Rhinelander, WI, just 12 days shy of her 100th birthday.
Sally was born on Sept. 14, 1925, in Milwaukee, WI. She was the daughter of Franklin and Pauline (Landahl) Gruetzmacher. She graduated from Wauwatosa East high school in 1943 and attended Lawrence University in Appleton...
Nancy J. Okey
Aug 31, 2025
Nancy Jeanne Vivian Okey, 97, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2025, at Oakwood Village in Madison, WI. Born in Hibbing, MN, February 12, 1928, to Dr. Robert Stansmore Vivian and Dora M. Vivian, she was raised in Beloit, WI and graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Speech Correction. Nancy met her future husband, Paul A....
Patrick Philip Sullivan
Aug 30, 2025
Patrick “Pat” Philip Sullivan passed away unexpectedly on August 30th, 2025 at 42 years old. Pat was born in Madison, WI to Mary (Richter) and Tom Sullivan on August 29th, 1983. He attended IHM School in Monona and was an altar server through 8th grade. He enjoyed grade school and did a variety of athletic activities. He attended Edgewood High...
Katherine Mae (Herrling) Wagner
Aug 29, 2025
Katherine Mae (Herrling) Wagner, age 77, of Waunakee, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2025, at Hattie’s Glen. She was born in Madison, WI on May 24, 1948, the daughter of Clement and Bernice (Warner) Herrling. On July 22, 1972, she married Stephen J. Wagner at St. John’s Catholic Church in Waunakee.
Kathy was employed by Springs Window Fashions for 30...
Tom Muckler
Aug 28, 2025
Tom Muckler passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 28, 2025.
Plans are being made for a future Celebration of Life.
To honor Tom, please consider donating to one of the following organizations in lieu of flowers:
Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary or International Crane Foundation.
A full obituary will follow.
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(608) 238-3434
Cheryl J. Williams
Aug 27, 2025
Cheryl Jean Williams
February 22, 1946 – August 27, 2025
Cheryl Jean Williams (née Brandt), age 79, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2025, at UW Hospital/Agrace Hospice in Madison, Wisconsin, surrounded by her loving children and grandchildren.
Born on February 22, 1946, in Madison, Wisconsin, Cheryl remained deeply connected to her hometown throughout her life. She graduated from Madison Area Technical College...
Judith Stuntebeck
Aug 27, 2025
Deerfield / Lake Mills – Judith Eileen Stuntebeck, age 84, passed away peacefully at her home on August 27, 2025. She was born on July 14, 1941, the daughter of Albert and Gladys Julen.
Judy enjoyed gardening, dancing to polka music, and Willie Nelson. She attended many local concerts and theater productions. Judy and her partner Tom dressed up for many...
Nancy Marie Chybowski
Aug 26, 2025
Nancy Marie (Monroe) Chybowski was born on Oct 11, 1931 in South Milwaukee, WI. She lived most of her life in South Milwaukee, lived in Arizona and Appleton later in life, and Madison for her final years. Nancy was married to Frank “Pinky” Chybowski on June 10, 1950 and then began her proudest accomplishment, raising her four loving boys: Bob...
Catherine Marie Foltz
Aug 26, 2025
Catherine Foltz, age 73, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
Cathy was born in Superior, WI to Constantine and Mary Carlos, the second of four children. Her early years in northern Wisconsin were filled with love from her vibrant extended family. During her teen years, the family moved to Ladysmith and then...
Catherine Marie Foltz
Aug 26, 2025
Catherine M. Foltz passed away on Tuesday August 26, 2025. A full obituary will be available at a later date. If you would like to be notified when an obituary is on our website, you can sign up for our email notifications at www.cressfuneralservice.com/mailinglist.
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Nancy Jean Rung
Aug 25, 2025
With heavy hearts and immense gratitude, we remember the life of a beloved woman, Nancy Rung. She passed away unexpectedly on August 25th, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Known for her quick sense of humor, she could light up a room with a well-timed quip. Even in the busiest times or during life’s challenges, she reminded all who knew her...
Richard Hoeppner
Aug 25, 2025
Richard L. Hoeppner, age 74 passed away peacefully on Monday, August 25, 2025 home with his family at his side. Richard was born in Waupun on July 19, 1951. He grew up in Arlington and Poynette. Richard attended UW-Platteville, transferred and graduated from UW-Madison. He was united in marriage to Katherine (Katie) Grogan on October 22, 1971 and then settled...
Mary Louise Cunningham
Aug 23, 2025
Mary Louise (née Sholtes) Cunningham died on August 23, 2025. As one family member said, “She was a grand woman,” and indeed, she was. Her absence leaves an enormous hole in our lives. Born in Slinger, WI on June 22, 1931, she grew up in Richland Center, WI, where she met the love of her life, Milfred (Mel) Cunningham. They...
Steven Joseph Meyer
Aug 23, 2025
Steven Joseph Meyer, age 59, passed away peacefully as a result of cardiac arrest in Madison, Wisconsin on August 23, 2025. Steve was guided by his enormous heart, a fierce loyalty, and he lived a life that was truly larger than life—a phrase that, in his case, wasn’t just fitting, it was defining. As one friend put it, “He was...
Alice E. Haley
Aug 23, 2025
Alice E. Haley was reunited with her husband, George, on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at the age of 88. She was born on January 18, 1937 in Viola, WI to Herbert and Opal (Hoke) Smith. She married George B. Haley on April 30, 1960 in Germany while George was in the United States Air Force.
Alice and George were residents of...
Kathryn A. Gritzmacker
Aug 22, 2025
Madison – Kathryn A. Gritzmacker, 81, passed away on Friday August 22, 2025, in Madison. She was born on a very stormy April 30,1944 evening to the late Gladys Anderson at Madison General Hospital. From the day she came home from the hospital she was loved and cared for by her grandparents John and Lillian Anderson whom she always called...
Richard "Rick" Dale Alsaker
Aug 20, 2025
Richard Dale Alsaker, age 76, of Waunakee, WI passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 20th, 2025, at UW Hospital in Madison, WI. Richard (Rick) was born on April 16, 1949, in Minneapolis, MN, the son of Rolf Alsaker and Carol (Adams) Alsaker of Saint Louis Park, MN.
In 1972, Rick married his high school sweetheart and beloved wife, Cheryl (Steele). Together, Rick...
Robert "Bob" Merkel
Aug 19, 2025
In Loving Memory of Robert ‘Bob’ Merkel
Robert ‘Bob’ Merkel, 99, of Saline Michigan, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2025.
Bob was born on February 7, 1926, in Marshfield, Wisconsin to Max and Agnes (Huber) Merkel.
Bob grew up on a farm in Marshfield, Wisconsin, where he became active in 4H at a very young age, eventually taking on leadership roles in...
Bill Reeve
Aug 15, 2025
William G. “Bill” Reeve, 78, of Madison passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025 at his home.
Bill was born on February 22, 1947 in Spring Green to Wilbur and Stella (Mueller) Reeve. He served as a Sea Bee in the United States Navy. Bill married Sharon Koch on December 13, 1969 and celebrated 55 years together.
He was an avid collector...
William "Bill" C. Baltazar
Aug 15, 2025
William Charles Baltazar was brought into the world on April 29,1950, the youngest of the ten children. Being the baby of a large family had its advantages. He learned at a young age that laughter and quick wit made light of any stressful situation. Bill carried that fun theme throughout his life, building a VW memorabilia collection, drawing and playing...
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