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.
Susan Gail Vial
May 23, 2025
Susan Gail Vial, age 67, passed away on May 23, 2025 at Agrace Hospice Care Center in Fitchburg, WI.
She was born in Oak Park, IL on May 8, 1958 to Charles C. and Annette “Toni” (Towle) Vial. She attended Wheaton Central High School in Wheaton, IL, Albion College in Michigan, and Washington University in St. Louis, where she earned her...
Terry Taylor
Jun 30, 2025
Theresa L. “Terry” Taylor, 73, of Madison passed away peacefully on Monday, June 30, 2025 surrounded by her family and friends at home losing her fight against kidney cancer.
Terry was born on November 11, 1951 in Valparaiso, Indiana to George and Dorothy (Krivanek) Dolezal. Her family moved to Wisconsin during the start her high school years. She graduated from Hillsboro...
Reta Harring
May 8, 2025
Reta Harring, 96, passed away on May 8, 2025, in Madison, Wisconsin. She was born on July 14, 1928, in Detroit, Michigan, to Floyd and Mabel Jarnagin.
A graduate of Michigan State University, Reta married and raised five children, which included years abroad in Epinal, France, and Edinburgh, Scotland. She worked for 22 years at Springs Window Fashions before retiring, but...
Robert "Bob" J. Statz
Jul 24, 2025
Robert J. ”Bob” Statz, age 90, of Waunakee/Lodi, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 24th, 2025. He was born in the Town of Dane on June 25,1935 to John and Margaret (Karls) Statz, the 6th of 13 children in his family.
He attended St. Michael’s School in Dane and Lodi High School before starting to work at an...
Patricia L Fiedler
Jul 27, 2025
Patricia L. Fiedler, age 89, of La Crosse, WI passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025, in La Crosse. Pat was born July 6, 1936 in Mountain Lake, MN, the daughter of Minnie (Franz) and Ervin Goertzen. She married Merle L. Hale on February 16, 1957 and they were together until Merle’s death on June 21, 1973. She married Harold...
Frank Raufeisen
Jul 29, 2025
Frank Raufeisen, age 101. passed away on July 29, 2025. Services pending at this time.
Please share a memory of Frank for his family in the meantime.
Cress Funeral Home
3610 Speedway Road Madison
608-238-3434
Edna June McNurlen
Jul 27, 2025
Edna June McNurlen age 91; passed away peacefully at home with family Sunday July 27, 2025. She was born June 10, 1934 in Richland Center to the late Clarence and Sadie Wheeler.
She lived in Richland Center until she was 20 years old, then moved to Madison where she met and married her late husband William " Bill " McNurlen as...
Kathleen M. Ellis
Jul 27, 2025
Kathleen Marie Ellis passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025. She was born on July 16, 1949 in Stoughton, WI. She was the second child born to Gilbert and Lavonne (Knutson) Larsen. First-born was her brother, Dan, followed by David, Dennis, Doug, and sister Doreen. She grew up in Stoughton and was a 1968 graduate of Stoughton High School. Days...
Lavon L. Geasland
Jul 26, 2025
Because of Lavon's passion for the McFarland Food Pantry, we welcome guests to bring a donation to either the visitation or the church service in her honor.
Lavon L. Geasland, age 76, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025. She was born on December 12, 1948 to Rudolph and Nellie (Jahnke) Berndt. She was born and raised in Lancaster, WI where...
Robert "Bob" J. Doeden
Jul 26, 2025
Robert Joseph Doeden, age 59, of Sun Prairie, departed the Earthly Realm on July 26, 2025, as the result of a stroke. The first child of Donald Jerome and Sandra Lee Doeden, Bob was born on July 9,1966 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Bob was preceded in death by his mother (Sandy), father (Don), and second father (Jerome Lyons.) He is survived...
Anne Clay Riley (Stolen)
Jul 24, 2025
Anne Clay Riley (Stolen), aged 90, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2025 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg, WI. Born on May 4, 1935, in Denver, CO, Anne was adopted by Miss Emily C. Riley. She was raised by her mother and her aunt, Anna Reubenia Dubach in Denver and Boulder, CO and St. Louis, MO. Anne was very much...
Stuart Allen Schwartz
Jul 23, 2025
Stuart A. Schwartz (Judge) died on July 23, 2025. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Darlene; son, Jeffrey (Devra) Schwartz, and daughter, Deborah (John) Carbone; grandsons, Jacob and Benjamin Carbone, Levi and Judah Schwartz. His family was most important to him and he will be remembered as a kind and loving husband, father, and grandfather.
Schwartz graduated from...
Leland Phillip Lindeman
Jul 22, 2025
Leland Phillip Lindeman, “Phil”, 74 passed away Tuesday July 22 in Madison, WI.
Phil was the son of Leland and Caroline Fyock Lindeman was born on January 30, 1951 in Boone, IA. He received his education from Stanhope High School. After graduating he enlisted with the United States Air Force where he served during the Vietnam War. On February 14, 1978...
Thomas Ronald Herrling Sr.
Jul 22, 2025
Thomas Ronald Herrling, Sr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2025, at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, WI. Tom was born on February 6, 1942, to Wilbert and Adeline (Hanusa) Herrling in Madison, WI.
He attended Madison West High school and then worked as an Insulator for All Temp Insulation. He married Judith Bushey in...
Mary E. Naggatz
Jul 22, 2025
Sun Prairie - Mary was born on July 28, 1944, in Amery, Wisconsin, and grew up on a farm alongside her brother, Chuck. From an early age, she embraced hard work, faith, and fun – qualities that would define her for the rest of her life. She adored her horse, Cocoa, and often rode him over to visit her high...
Nakisha Marie Chambers
Jul 21, 2025
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Cress Funeral Service
5801 Hwy 51, McFarland, WI 53558
608-838-0655
Brock Mintie
Jul 21, 2025
Brock Daniel Mintie, age 36, of Windsor, WI left us too early on Monday, July 21, 2025. He was born on January 13, 1989 in Wichita, Kansas to Fred and Trina (Hatch) Mintie. He married the love of his life, Charlotte (Stanford) Mintie on October 10, 2015 and loved his son, Rowan, with a love that stretched to galaxies far,...
Patrick "Pat" Louis O'Connor
Jul 21, 2025
Patrick “Pat” Louis O’Connor, age 71, passed away unexpectedly on July 21, 2025, in the comfort of his home. Pat was born on Oct.25, 1953, the oldest of nine children to Harold and Bernette O’Connor, Waunakee. Pat attended Saint John School for grades first thru eighth and graduated from Waunakee High School in 1971. Pat continued his education at MATC...
Linda L. Neumann
Jul 21, 2025
Sun Prairie - Linda L (Wiersma) Neumann, 84, Sun Prairie (formerly of Beaver Dam, WI) passed away after a brief illness on July 21, 2025.
She was born February 16, 1941in Hustisford, WI to Wm and Margaret Wiersma. On September 24, 1960, she was united in marriage to Wilbur Neumann at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Beaver Dam, WI. Together they farmed...
Ronald Alan Amerson
Jul 20, 2025
Ronald A. Amerson, 71, of Sun Prairie passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025 at his home.
Ron was born on November 22, 1953 in Beloit, Wisconsin to Alvin and Mae (Erickson) Amerson.
He lived in Beloit until he graduated from Beloit High School in 1971. He went to school for Accounting at UW Whitewater.
Ron was a Senior Accountant - Budget Planning...
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