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.

Jaclyn "Jackie" Bowe

Jaclyn "Jackie" Bowe

Jun 27, 2025

Jaclyn (Jackie) Bowe age 70, passed away unexpectedly on June 27, 2025. Jackie was born June 20,1955 in Madison WI, to John (Jack) Taylor and Ellen Taylor (Doehr). Jackie Graduated from Stratford high school class of 1973. She married the love of her life Bruce Neil Bowe on November 6,1976 in Neillsville, WI. Jackie had multiple jobs throughout the years...

Michael George Damm

Michael George Damm

Jun 27, 2025

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Michael George Damm of Madison, Wisconsin, died on Friday, June 27, 2025, at age 84.

Mike and his wife of 62 years, Mary Ann (Minar), had six children and ten grandchildren. Mike was dedicated to his family, always making them his top priority.

Mike was born on November 21, 1940, in Mount...

De Wayne Dean Ruppert

De Wayne Dean Ruppert

Jun 20, 2025

De Wayne D. Ruppert, 97, passed away Friday June 20, 2025 at the V.A. Hospital, with his loving family by his side. He was born June 24, 1927 in Newton, IA. to Levi and Grace (Mc Pherson) Ruppert.

He attended High School during WWII. While in High School, the Army called upon him, so he went into the service. He was...

Matthew W. Hay

Matthew W. Hay

Jul 1, 2025

Matthew W. Hay passed away on Tuesday July 1, 2025. Arrangements are pending. 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 notification at www.cressfuneralservice.com/mailinglist.

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Renee A. Ramsdell

Renee A. Ramsdell

Jun 30, 2025

Renee A. Ramsdell, 80, of Madison, died July 1, 2025 at Hattie's Glen Memory Care of natural causes as a result of her 17 year battle with Parkinson's Disease.

Renee was born Renee Arlys Waller to Winfred W. "Windy" Waller and Irene A. Waller nee Nelson on January 9, 1945 in Whitehall, WI. Renee's dad had been drafted into the Army...

Lois Dybevik

Lois Dybevik

Jun 29, 2025

Lois M. Dybevik, age 91 passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born on September 26, 1934, the daughter of Lester and Charlotte (Quale) Jacobson. Lois was united in marriage to Dale D. Dybevik on August 26, 1956.

Lois graduated from Stoughton High School in 1952 and went on to attend and graduate from...

Timothy C. Rhinerson

Timothy C. Rhinerson

Jun 29, 2025

Timothy C. “Tim” Rhinerson, Age 73, of Deerfield, passed away at his residence surrounded by his family on Sunday, June 29th. He was born on January 8, 1952, in Boscobel, Wisconsin, the son of Vilas (Claudette) Rhinerson and Rosemary (Richard) Padera.

Tim enjoyed solving problems and working with his hands. He had many skills, but excelled at automobile repair. He took...

Eldon L. Ulrich

Eldon L. Ulrich

Jun 28, 2025

Ulrich, Eldon L.

Eldon L. Ulrich, age 73, passed away June 28, 2025. Arrangements are pending for a Celebration of Eldon’s Life. More details will follow.

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Steven "Stevie" E. Aaberg

Steven "Stevie" E. Aaberg

Jun 28, 2025

Stoughton – Steven “Stevie” Elwin Aaberg, age 71, passed away on Saturday June 28, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. He was born on June 10, 1954, in Stoughton to the late Lloyd and Olga Aaberg. Stevie was most proud of being the owner operator of Star Concrete, which he started in 1980. He loved and collected classic cars...

Judy A. Jensen

Judy A. Jensen

Jun 27, 2025

Judy Merriam Jensen passed away on June 27, 2025 at her home in McFarland, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Judy was born January 5, 1946 to Dale and Wanda (Staver) Merriam. She grew up on the family farm in rural Darlington with her siblings, cats, dog, and 4-H calves, and attended Hovey School. She graduated from Darlington High...

John W. Radermacher

John W. Radermacher

Jun 26, 2025

John Radermacher, age 72, of Waunakee, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2025, at UW Hospital, surrounded by his loved ones.

John was born on March 3, 1953, in Madison, Wisconsin, the son of Werner and Emerald Radermacher. He grew up in the area and graduated from Middleton High School in 1971. On March 31, 1973, he married his best...

Basil Sadler

Basil Sadler

Jun 26, 2025

Stoughton – Basil Sadler, age 94, passed away on Thursday June 26, 2025, at Skaalen Home in Stoughton. He was born December 3, 1930, in Madison to the late Lloyd and Grace (Stelter) Sadler. Basil went to Madison West High School and graduated in 1950 and then was drafted into the US Army during the Korean War. He worked for...

Terry L. "T-Bone" Richardson

Terry L. "T-Bone" Richardson

Jun 25, 2025

Terry L. “T-Bone” Richardson, age 83 of Middleton, WI passed peacefully into eternal life on June 25th, 2025 at the Waunakee Valley Senior Living facility in Waunakee. He was born in Richland Center on October 14, 1941, to Lloyd & Ethel (Shore) Richardson. He lived with his family in Blue River and Lone Rock, WI; Redwood Falls, MN; and the...

Robert (Bob) Patrick Burke

Robert (Bob) Patrick Burke

Jun 24, 2025

Bob passed away unexpectedly at home while reading the sports page and drinking his morning coffee on June 24, 2025.

Bob was born on December 10, 1941, in Langdon, North Dakota. He attended the University of North Dakota, graduating with undergraduate and law degrees before moving with his wife and sons to Wisconsin. Bob was a public defender for 40 years...

James Frank Martin

James Frank Martin

Jun 24, 2025

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James F. Martin, age 86, of Madison, Wisconsin passed away on June 24, 2025. Jim was born on June 14, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Harold and Ardath Martin.

He married Barbara Lilian Evans on April 1,1967, in Chicago. Jim grew up in the South Shore neighborhood of Chicago and attended St. Phillip Neri Elementary School, Mt. Carmel...

Kendall Kiley

Kendall Kiley

Jun 23, 2025

Kendall D Kiley, age 91, of Madison, WI passed away peacefully at his home on June, 23, 2025. He was born on October 10, 1933 in Mt Horeb, the son of Merle & Helen Kiley. He married the love of his life, Angeline R Hefty on September, 2, 1957 in Perry Wisconsin.

Ken is survived by Angeline R Kiley, his children,...

Karen Jane Howard

Karen Jane Howard

Jun 22, 2025

Madison, WI-Karen J. Howard passed away on June 22, 2025. She was born on October 26, 1935 in Creston, Neb., to Louis Boning and Hulda (Sanders) Boning. Karen earned her undergraduate degree in Home Economics University of Nebraska, Lincoln. She went on to earn a master’s degree from UNL. Karen spent many years employed at the University of Wisconsin, Madison...

Kathleen Stoikes

Kathleen Stoikes

Jun 22, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, Kathleen Stoikes, who left us peacefully at home on June 22, 2025, at the age of 81, after a valiant battle with cancer.

She was born October 5, 1943, in Dodgeville WI, the daughter of Margaret and Clemon Henderson. She married Ronald Stoikes...

Sharon A. Rolander

Sharon A. Rolander

Jun 22, 2025

Sharon Ann (Wendorff) Rolander, age 79, passed away at Sienna Meadows Memory Care in Oregon, WI on Sunday, June 22, 2025, the first full day of Summer.   She was born on April 9, 1946 in Hutchinson, MN to Ernest and Hazel (Schmidt) Wendorff.  And was raised on the family farm west of Hutch that she loved so much.  Sharon...

Boris M. Vykhodets

Boris M. Vykhodets

Jun 21, 2025

Boris Vykhodets, 65, passed away peacefully at home on June 21st, 2025, in Madison, WI. Born in Baku, Azerbaijan, on September 4, 1959, Boris was known for his humor, hard work, and loyalty, and was beloved by everyone who knew him. He left his career as an anesthesiologist following the fall of the Soviet Union to pursue a better life...

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