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.
Mary Katherine Durrenberger
Apr 1, 2025
Mary Durrenberger (Mutchler), 54, of Big Sandy, TN, (formerly of Rockford, IL), passed away peacefully, Tuesday April 1, 2025, after battling cancer for many years. Mary was born August 17, 1970, in Onalaska, WI, the daughter of Edwin and Junabelle (Luke) Mutchler.
As a young girl, Mary played piano, enjoyed Girl Scouts, loved family games & cards, and played oboe in...
Mary Beth Arnold
May 30, 2025
Mary Beth “Stick” Arnold (Sweeney)
I was born Mary Elizabeth Sweeney on January 12, 1960, to the greatest family God ever created. My body died on Friday, May 30th, after my most recent battle with Wilbur—the latest of my cancer cells—after overcoming earlier fights with Gus and Gert.
My parents, Ray and Marian (Murphy) Sweeney raised my nine brothers and me in...
Connie Smith
May 23, 2025
Connie Smith, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2025, at the age of 58. Born on February 18, 1967, Connie lived a life filled with warmth, kindness, and laughter that touched the hearts of all who knew her.
She was married to the love of her life, Eric Smith, and together they raised their beautiful...
Irene Clarice Kringle
May 31, 2025
Madison: Irene Clarice Kringle, age 96, died on May 31, 2025, at Oakwood West. She was born on January 23, 1929, in rural Stratford, Wisconsin. The daughter of Clarence and Eva (Punswick) Hougum.
She married Ramon Schoenewe of Everly, Iowa on May 19, 1956, in Los Angeles, California. He preceded her in death on April 15, 1961. She married Kenneth Kringle...
Gregory Warner
Apr 28, 2025
Gregory Alan Warner
October 27, 1954 – April 28, 2025
Gregory “Gork” Alan Warner, of Madison, WI, passed away on April 28, 2025, at the age of 70. Born in Madison to James M. and Patricia M. Warner (McGuine) Growing up the Warner family shared many fond memories at their old family cabin on Lake Yawkey in Hazelhurst, Wisconsin. The family cabin...
Devan Donahue
Mar 6, 2025
For those unable to attend Devan's service in person, you may register to view the service via livestream at the following link: https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=547cb29c-ae72-402c-b9a2-3391f43bc4e8
MADISON – Devan Sara-Ann Donahue decided she could no longer suffer with her OCD, depression and anxiety, caused by a traumatic brain injury (TBI) when she was nine. On March 6, 2025, Devan took her own life by...
William Albert
Apr 16, 2025
Madison-William Albert, age 80, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at Agrace Hospice. Bill was born on Monday, August 7, 1944 in Oakland, California.
At the age of 10, Bill’s family moved to Hartland, Wisconsin, where he became the first AFS (American Field Service) student within the Hartland/Arrowhead School District. He spent a summer in Finland, where he formed a lasting...
Dorothy Cook
May 14, 2025
Dorothy Ellen (Malloy) Cook was reunited with her husband, Marshall, on May 14, 2024. Born in Los Angeles, California on July 21, 1947, Ellen became a resident of Madison in 1979, having moved from Napa, California with Marshall and their son Jeremiah. Ellen worked in many capacities in Wisconsin, starting with the Diocese of Madison, then for Corning Hazelton in...
Louise Marie Bauer
May 29, 2025
Louise Marie Bauer was a proud Wisconsinite—born in Monroe on July 19, 1941, to the late Lillian (Gruenenfelder) and Adolph Bigger, raised in Darlington, and a longtime resident of Waunakee, where she spent her full adult life. She was the fourth of six daughters: Lillian (Gene) Douglas, Margaret (Lawrence) Hardyman, Mary (Erv) Hoeper, Rita (Paul) Cobb, and JoAnn (Ron) Bradt.
Louise...
Roger W. Ballweg
May 28, 2025
Roger W. Ballweg left this world on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 and was reunited with many of his cherished family members who had gone before him. His life’s journey ended as it began, with unyielding spirit and an unbreakable will, reminding & inspiring us to push forward.
Roger was born into a large family on October 12, 1942, in rural Waunakee,...
Alan Carl Heitman
May 28, 2025
Alan Carl Heitman passed away on Wednesday, May 28th, 2025 at Agrace Inpatient Care Unit surrounded by people who loved him most in the world. He was a loyal and loving husband, father, and friend.
He is survived by his wife Joan, his two favorite daughters Pat and Ann as well as their spouses and families, and his older siblings, Bob...
Bonnie Coffey - Kingswan
Jun 4, 2025
Bonnie Ann Coffey/ Kingswan age 82 of Deerfield passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Milestone Senior Living in Stoughton. She was born on Sept. 11, 1942, in Madison, the daughter of Arthur and Berthie Mickelson.
Bonnie graduated from Deerfield High School in 1960. She was united in marriage to Edwin Coffey on January 13, 1962, at Deerfield Lutheran...
Robin F. Harris
Jun 3, 2025
Robin F. Harris, 89, passed away peacefully in Madison, Wisconsin, surrounded by family.
Born in Brighton, England, and raised on the coast of Wales, Robin dedicated his life to science, education, and environmental stewardship. He earned his Ph.D. in Soil Science and Bacteriology from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he served as a professor and chairman in the Department of Soil...
Ruth Alice Shoukry Miller
Jun 3, 2025
Waunakee: Ruth Shoukry Miller, age 98, passed away June 3, 2025, at Agrace HospiceCare. Ruth was born on July 30, 1926, to Raymond and Ethel Wolfe in St. Joseph, IL. She attended a country school (Peters) and graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1944. Ruth received her Bachelor and Master's degrees in education from the University of Illinois. She...
Victor "Vic" Hellenbrand
Jun 2, 2025
Victor A. Hellenbrand, age 88, passed away on June 2, 2025. He was born on August 2, 1936, in Ashton, WI. He was a farmer through and through, but above all a man devoted to his faith and his family.
Vic married the love of his life, Shirley Endres of Waunakee, on December 29th, 1964. While raising their family, Vic farmed...
Elizabeth "Betty" Bridge
Jun 2, 2025
Madison- Elizabeth "Betty" Bridge, age 94, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 2, 2025. She was born in State College, PA on June 10, 1930, the daughter of Robert and Elizabeth Hughes.
Betty grew up in State College with lots of family and friends. In 1948 she moved to Madison and met the love of her life, Mervin Bridge. On December...
Heather R. Huber
Jun 1, 2025
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3325 E. Washington Ave.
Madison (608) 249-6666
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Joanne "Jo" Volla
Jun 1, 2025
Utica – T. Joanne “Jo” Volla, age 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday June 1, 2025, at her home. She was born March 17, 1941, in Stoughton to the late Russell and Thelma (Storlid) Jacobson. Jo went to a one room school named Prairie Queen and was a 1959 graduate of Cambridge High School. She was united in marriage to...
Edward J. McCormick
Jun 1, 2025
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Cress Funeral Service
3325 E. Washington Ave., Madison, WI 53704
608-249-6666
Mary Joan Lynch
May 28, 2025
Mary Joan/“Mary Jo”/Joey (nee Euper) Lynch, longtime Madison resident, passed away on May 28, 2025, at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. Mary Jo is survived by her five children: Karen (Michael) Gardner; Cindy (Keith Ziegler) Lynch; Jane Lewis; Julie Lynch; and Kevin (Diane Smith) Lynch. She was also blessed with twelve grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
Born April 26,1935 to Peter...
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