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 Jane Eisele
Aug 29, 2025
Mary Jane Eisele of Madison, WI passed away at 87 years old on August 29, 2025, at Agrace Hospice, surrounded by her loving family.
Mary Jane was born on December 18, 1937, in South Wayne, WI, to William and Martha (née Senn) Mahlkuch. Mary Jane grew up on her family’s farm alongside her older brother, Robert “Bob,” and older sister, Marjorie...
Frank Raufeisen
Jul 29, 2025
Frank Raufeisen peacefully reunited with his beloved wife, DeDee, on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at the remarkable age of 101. He was an amazing man and lived a full life.
Born in New York on Saturday, July 5, 1924, he was the son of the late Joseph Sr. and Marie Raufeisen. Joseph Sr. and Marie, originally from Switzerland, relocated back to...
Beverly J. (Richgels) Engerman
Sep 16, 2025
Beverly Joy Richgels passed away September 16th, 2025. There will be information on services followed by an obituary at a later time. The family asks in lieu of flowers to please donate to charities that will also provide at time of obituary posting.
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Mary J. Petersen
Sep 16, 2025
Mary Petersen passed away peacefully on Sept 16, 2025 at the age of 77. This isn't just a story about a woman who passed away; it's a story about a life lived with a quiet purpose, a life that touched countless others. You see, Mary Petersen, wasn't a politician, or a CEO, or a general. She was something far more...
Mary Lynn Sprague
Sep 15, 2025
Mary Lynn Sprague passed away on Monday September 15, 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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Archie Dash
Sep 14, 2025
Archie D. Dash of Sun Prairie passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 14, 2025. He was 92 years young, walking several miles a day, driving, and maintaining an active, happy life, sharing jokes and laughter with his family until near the end.
Archie’s incredible life began humbly on January 29, 1933 in Highgate, Vermont, born to Allan and Geraldine Dash. He...
Donald Schneider
Sep 14, 2025
Donald “Don” Dale Schneider passed away peacefully at age 92 at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg, WI.
Born on September 22, 1932, to Alfred George and Florence Emma (Voss) Schneider. Don grew up in Springfield, MN and graduated from Springfield High School. Don joined the Navy in May 1951 and served on the USS Bryce Canyon AD-36 as an electrician’s mate...
Monica M. Bunch
Sep 14, 2025
Monica M. Bunch, of Waunakee, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at the age of 89. She was born in LaCrosse, Wisconsin on June 12, 1936 to the late Harold and Theresa (Parr) Breitenbach. She was raised near the Alma Center Black River Falls area. Monica eventually relocated to Madison where she met and married John P. Bunch. Together...
Thomas E. Doyle
Sep 13, 2025
Thomas E. Doyle, age 77, of Middleton, WI passed away on September 13, 2025 at St. Mary’s Hospital after a short illness, with family by his side. He was born on July 17, 1948, the son of Jack and Elner Doyle (McKnight). He grew up on the west side of Madison in the Westmoreland neighborhood; a place he fondly described...
Virginia "Ginny" Marie Werner
Sep 13, 2025
Virginia “Ginny” Marie Werner of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away at home on September 13th, 2025, at the age of 76. Ginny was born March 1, 1949, in Beloit, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Duane and Grace (Napper) Beals. Ginny was married to her loving husband of 52 years, James “Jim” Werner on May 19, 1973, in Madison.
Ginny graduated from...
Earl "Burt" Olson Jr.
Sep 12, 2025
MADISON—Earl Burdette “Burt” Olson, Jr., child of God, beloved husband and soul-mate, Dad, Papa Grandpa, brother and friend, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025. Burt was born in Chicago, IL on October 2, 1939 to Earl Burdette “Bert” Olson, Sr. and Helen (Fillman) Olson. He graduated from York High School in Elmhurst, IL in 1957, and enrolled at the...
Carol Mae Marks
Sep 10, 2025
Carol Mae Marks, age 72, passed away on September 10, 2025, at Agrace Hospice Care with her loving husband at her side after a two-year battle with ovarian cancer. She was born July 12,1953 to Roland “Bunny” Schwenn and Clarice (Rortvedt) Schwenn.
Carol Mae graduated from Lodi High School in 1971 and worked for a Madison insurance company for 30 years,...
Mary Beth Hellenbrand
Sep 10, 2025
Mary Elizabeth "Mary Beth" (Statz) Hellenbrand, age 81, of Waunakee, passed away on September 10, 2025, in her husband's loving arms due to Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM) disease, which she was diagnosed with in 2014.
Born and raised in Waunakee, Mary Beth lived there most of her life - with approximately six years spent in Waterloo. She was married to her...
James Bates
Sep 9, 2025
James F. Bates, age, 86 of Fitchburg and Sun Prairie, passed away peacefully September 9, 2025 surrounded by his loving family at Charter Senior Living in Verona, Wisconsin.
Jim was born on June 6, 1939 in Madison, Wisconsin, the son of Fred and Selma( Benish) Bates.
Jim graduated from Mt. Horeb High school in 1958.
He was awarded the "Masters of the Grand...
Janet Lynn Barr
Sep 8, 2025
Janet Lynn Barr, 76, of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2025.
She was born on July 28, 1949, in Waupun, Wisconsin, the daughter of Douglas and Bettye Baker. Janet grew up in Oshkosh in the house her father built by hand, surrounded by the love of her parents, her younger sister, and her baby brother. At just...
Dennis Paul Kolehmainen
Sep 8, 2025
Dennis Kolehmainen was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a man of faith and of Sisu. Dennis was a Yooper, born in Detroit and growing up in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. His parents were Eino Kolehmainen and Eva Lappala Kolehmainen, of Finnish heritage. He had one younger brother, Michael. Both Dennis and Michael served in the Army;...
Kathleen Offerdahl
Sep 8, 2025
Kathleen June Offerdahl, of Urbana IL passed away peacefully with family at her side on September 8, 2025, at the age of 91. While somewhat expected after battling dementia for over four years, it is always hard to let go and say good-bye.
Kathy was born in Stoughton WI on December 3, 1933, as the daughter of Kenneth and Vernalene Wikum....
Patsy Hermanson
Sep 7, 2025
Patsy (Gilbert) Hermanson, 85 years old, passed away peacefully on Sept. 7, 2025. She was born at home in Milton, WI on June 4, 1940 to Charlie & Eva (Burhans) Gilbert. She graduated from Evansville High School in 1958. In the yearbook that year, written next to her name was, “If smiles were worth a penny, she would be a...
Kathleen "Kathy" A. Holub
Sep 7, 2025
Kathleen Agnes Holub 1951-2025
Kathleen (Kathy) Holub passed away on September 7, 2025 after a brief illness. She was born on July 11, 1951 in Neillsville, WI to Joseph and Mildred (nee Honzik) Holub. Kathy was the youngest of 9 children. Kathy graduated from Alma Center High School in1969 and from the District One Technical Institute in Eau Claire, WI in...
Karen Rose Clark
Sep 7, 2025
Karen Rose Clark, age 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on September 7, 2025. Born on June 12, 1945 to Cyril & Elizabeth Valley. Karen grew up in Prairie du Chien before moving and graduating from Madison west in 1963. On September 23rd, 1967 Karen married Steve Clark. They have been married for 57 years. Karen worked at...
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