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.
Delores L. Brown
Mar 29, 2026
In 1932, Delores (Oschman) Brown (later known as Dee Dee) was born in Lancaster, Wisconsin. Her 11-year-old sister Lucille was delighted to finally have a sister. The family moved to Platteville, where Dee Dee enjoyed the many activities in schools and the city. She especially liked writing columns and editorials for the local newspaper. Dee Dee joined Rainbow for Girls,...
Joel S. Marcus
Mar 29, 2026
Joel S. Marcus, age 73, passed away at home on Sunday, March 29, 2026. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 am Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at Cress Funeral Home, 3610 Speedway Rd., Madison, WI 53705. Burial will follow at Beit Olamim located at Sunset Memory Gardens. A full obituary will be published when completed.
Cress Funeral & Cremation Service
3610...
William Henry O'Neal
Mar 28, 2026
William H. O’Neal was born on November 17, 1950 to Ervin and Dorothy (Ryckman) O’Neal in Gary, Indiana. He grew up amidst the sand dunes and waters of Lake Michigan. Bill took to camping and canoeing through Scouting with his father. He graduated from Wirt High School and headed for Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. Starting as a geology major,...
James "Jim" Whitney
Mar 27, 2026
A much-loved good man has left us. James “Jim” Whitney lost his battle with cancer on Friday morning, March 27, 2026. May he now rest in peace.
Jim proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. He met the love of his life, Sharon Brainerd, while attending the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire. The two were united...
Sue A. Cleary-Koch
Mar 26, 2026
Sue Shorney Cleary Koch passed away quietly on March 26, 2026. Born in Saginaw, MI to Robert and Lorraine (nee Marvin) Shorney.
Sue went on to attend Denison University in Columbus, OH where she met the love of her life, Tom Cleary. The two of them settled in Madison, WI where Sue worked at various non-profits in the Madison area and...
Dee Witt
Mar 26, 2026
Dolores A. Witt, age 96, of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on March 26, 2026.
Per Dee’s request there will be no services.
Dee was born in Cassville, Wisconsin on July 6, 1929. She was the second oldest of 11 children and dearly loved her brothers and sisters. Dee met the love of her life, a young handsome man in his...
Shirley Neugart
Mar 26, 2026
Shirley Neugart, age 87, of Stoughton, Wisconsin, passed away on March 26, 2026. She was born on September 7, 1938, in Big Flats, Wisconsin, to the late Clarence and Rose Holmes.
Shirley grew up in the Adams - Friendship area and pursued her passion for education from a young age. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in 1964 and began...
Corlie Melnik Blumenfeld
Mar 26, 2026
Corlie Melnik Blumenfeld, age 92, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
Corlie Melnik Blumenfeld, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, teacher, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on April 17, 1933, in Madison Wisconsin, Corlie lived a life rooted in devotion to family, a deep connection to her Jewish heritage,...
Joanna B. Ruchala
Mar 25, 2026
Joanna B. Ruchala, age 53, passed away surrounded by her family March 25, 2026. She was born March 13, 1973 the daughter of Jerome and Bonny Randall in Milwaukee. Joanna married Kenneth Ruchala January 13, 1996 in Milwaukee. She graduated from Miami University and later received her Doctor of Medicine (MD) from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Joanna and Kenneth have...
Isaac Knapton
Mar 25, 2026
Isaac Knapton passed away peacefully on March 25th at the age of 75.
He was a loving husband and father to wife Sheri and daughter Tam. He found his calling as a hard-working letter carrier with the United States Postal Service and took great pride in providing excellent service to his customers. He enjoyed going fishing up north and working in...
Shawn Slotten
Mar 25, 2026
Shawn K. Slotten, 69, of Marshall, WI passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg.
Shawn was born on October 30, 1956 in Chicago to Gordon King and Charlotte (Sweeney). Some of her favorite childhood memories were summer trips to Wisconsin lakes with her late brother, Roger.
She attended Luther High School North and went on to study...
Mary Pat Koranda
Mar 23, 2026
Mary Pat Koranda
June 21, 1948 – March 23, 2026
Mary ‘Pat’ (McCamy) Koranda of Waunakee, WI was born June 21, 1948, and passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026.
Mary Pat grew up with her siblings Nancy Albers and Michael McCamy in Fargo, North Dakota. While in high school her family moved to Greendale, WI where she graduated from Greendale High School...
Marian M. Pawlowsky
Mar 23, 2026
Marian Pawlowsky, age 92, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026, in Madison, Wisconsin. She was born on February 7, 1934, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Marian was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, remembered for her kindness, humor, compassion, and generous spirit.
She is survived by her four children: Toni Lynn, Mark (Michele), Timothy, and Jennie (Rob Davis). Her legacy...
Alan Anthony Klein
Mar 23, 2026
Alan Anthony Klein, age 67, of Waunakee/Madison passed away on March 23, 2026 at his residence in Madison. He was born on July 6, 1958 to Anthony and Dorothy (Gallagher) Klein. Al was an avid fan of the Badgers and Packers. He cherished the friendships he built with the Waunakee Fire department. Al was also a devoted fan of John...
Anne Taylor Wadsack
Mar 23, 2026
Anne Taylor Wadsack, 81, died of complications of Alzheimer's at Agrace in-patient hospice.
A memorial will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Anne's name may be made to Agrace Hospice.
Cress Funeral & Cremation Services
3610 Speedway Rd Madison
608-238-3434
Michael Alan Ritter
Mar 22, 2026
Michael Ritter, age 75, passed away March 22, 2026. A Private Service will be held at Arlington National Cemetery.
Cress Funeral & Cremation Service
3610 Speedway Road Madison
(608) 238-3434
Huldah Jean Pierce
Mar 20, 2026
Huldah Jean Hyers Pierce, 98, was born in Toms River, New Jersey, on January 15, 1928, and passed away on March 20, 2026, in Stoughton, Wisconsin. She moved to Florida with her family and graduated from Coral Gables High School where she enjoyed playing clarinet in the marching band. She went on to attend Palm Beach Junior College. Her first...
Bernard C. Easterday
Mar 17, 2026
Bernard C. Easterday died on March 17, 2026. He was born September 16, 1929, to Harley and Alberta (Bodenbender) Easterday. He graduated from Hillsdale High School in 1947, earned his DVM degree with high honors from Michigan State University in 1952, and immediately began his veterinary medical career as a large animal veterinarian in Hillsdale until his country called. He...
Nicholas Peter Pollis
Mar 15, 2026
Nicholas Peter Pollis “Nick” was born into an immigrant Greek family in Washington Heights, NYC, on November 29, 1928. His father was an importer of Greek foods. At that time, the Heights was a Greek and Jewish neighborhood. Nick enjoyed stickball and loved going to classical, big band, and jazz performances by era greats. Summer jobs included being a busboy...
Russell Wayne Fye, Sr.
Mar 15, 2026
McMinnville, TN resident and Abrams, WI native Russell Wayne Fye, Sr., age 88, was born April 30, 1937 and died March 15, 2026 surrounded by his family, following an extended illness.
A U.S. Army veteran of Vietnam and retired millroom technician with Uniroyal Corporation, he was the son of the late Edward and Eva Baker Fye. In addition to his parents,...
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