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.
Jeffrey Lowell Knott
Dec 8, 2025
Jeff Knott passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 8, 2025. Jeff was born on June 22, 1952 in Madison, Wisconsin to Harold and Elinor Knott. Jeff enjoyed working outdoors and spent the majority of his working life in landscaping building boulder retaining walls. In his spare time, he enjoyed making memories fishing with his sons, teaching them life skills, responsibility,...
Walter J. Kubly
Dec 10, 2025
Walter Jacob Kubly, age 94, passed away peacefully on Wednesday December 10, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. He was born on June 10, 1931, in Monticello to the late Florence Kubly. Walter graduated from UW Platteville State Teacher’s College and also obtained his Masters degree from UW Madison. He taught high school in Tomah and Spring Green before...
Ronald Bernard Byrnes
Dec 12, 2025
Ronald Bernard Byrnes, age 76, of Waunakee, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 12, 2025, at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, surrounded by the love and presence of his family. A devoted husband, father, papa, brother, veteran, and friend, Ron lived a life defined by loyalty, hard work, and a deep appreciation for the simple joys of the outdoors.
Family was...
Phillip C. Saganski
Dec 7, 2025
Visitation will be from 10:00 - 12:00 PM (noon) on Friday, January 9, 2026 at Cress Funeral Home, 1310 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie, WI 53590 with a Memorial Service to follow at 12:00 PM.
If you are not able to join us in person, please register at the following link to view the service: https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=146ca226-7f88-476d-8214-210588c5abec
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Neil Sherwood Lewis
Sep 30, 2025
Neil Sherwood Lewis passed away on September 30, 2025, at the age of 89.
Neil, the son of Jack and Catherine (Duffy) Lewis, was born in Fargo, North Dakota on May 25, 1936. The family, which ultimately included Neil’s beloved siblings, John, Jim, Bill, and Sally, moved to Portland, Oregon in 1938. Many special times were spent on the Oregon Coast...
Larry Eugene Rittenberg
Dec 14, 2025
Larry Eugene Rittenberg July 13, 1946 – December 14, 2025
Larry Eugene Rittenberg, age 78, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of academic excellence, professional integrity, and deep love for his family, students, and colleagues. His life was one of purpose, intellect, and compassion, marked by a tireless commitment to advancing the accounting profession and nurturing the next generation of...
Dennis D. Austin
Dec 14, 2025
Dennis “Denny” D. Austin passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 14, 2025. He was born on January 18, 1942 in Janesville, WI to Dale and Marian (Tanner) Austin. He married Barbara Jane Sellers on December 31, 1970 in Warner Robbins, Georgia where his family grew to also include Barbara Jane’s four daughters.
Denny was a graduate of University Wisconsin-Oshkosh where he...
Lucille Taylor
Dec 13, 2025
MIDDLETON - Lucille Taylor, age 93, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2025. She was born on October 12, 1932, daughter of Frank and Mary (Meinholz) Ziegler and daughter-in-law to Harvey and Ida (Morrill) Taylor. She married Harvey "Johnny" Taylor on May 11,1954 at St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church, Westport.
Lucille was a member of St. Benards Catholic Church,...
James "Jim" L. Brooks
Dec 13, 2025
James “Jim” L. Brooks, age 82, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Stoughton on the night of December 12, 2025.
Jim was born in Beaver Dam, WI on September 12, 1943, as one of seven children of Milton and Lorraine (née Wagner) Brooks. He spent his childhood helping on the family farm before enlisting in the Navy...
Elma Joan Hardy Metzloff
Dec 12, 2025
Elma Joan Hardy Metzloff, of Madison, WI, age 92, formerly of Tonawanda, New York, passed away on December 12, 2025. She was born September 30, 1933, in Getzille, New York, to Marvin George Hardy and Jennetta (Calvert) Hardy. In 1956 she married her beloved Carlton (Carl) Metzloff. She was the loving mother of Christian, of Oak Ridge, NC; Kurt, of...
George Thomas
Dec 12, 2025
George Thomas, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025 after a courageous battle with brain cancer. He was born on July 4, 1952 in Madison to Robert and Ann (Semor) Thomas. He married Janet Straus on February 24, 1973. He dedicated over 30 years with the phone company in Sun Prairie, retiring in December of 2009. In the late 1970’s,...
Beverly Ann Sutkay
Dec 11, 2025
Beverly Ann Sutkay, age 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at Oakwood West. She was born on February 5, 1939 in Flint, Michigan the daughter of James and Helen (Polzin) Ball.
Beverly married the love of her life Ronald D Sutkay on December 15, 1956. Together they raised 5 children. She very much enjoyed quilting, knitting and crocheting....
Donald "Don" Gerard Eyre
Dec 10, 2025
Donald “Don” Gerard Eyre, age 55, of Westport, Wisconsin, passed away on December 10, 2025, at UW Hospital, surrounded by his family.
Don was born on April 18, 1970, in Madison, Wisconsin, to Dianne and Dermot Eyre. He grew up in Waunakee and graduated from Waunakee High School in 1988. He later earned his Associate Degree from Madison Area Technical College.
Don...
Elizabeth Anne Murphy Prescott
Dec 10, 2025
Elizabeth M. Prescott passed away on Wednesday, December 10. She was surrounded by her children and husband with love. An obituary will be placed soon. A celebration of life to be announced at a later date. Please share your memories of Elizabeth.
Clarice J. Elvekrog
Dec 10, 2025
Clarice Jeanette Elvekrog, age 97, passed away peacefully at Stoughton Hospital on December 10, 2025.
She was born on September 22, 1928, to William and Estelle Reigle. She married Clarence Schulze and had two daughters: Cathy and Colleen.
In later years she married Melvin Elvekrog and they were together for 30 years.
Clarice is survived by daughters Cathy and Colleen (Tommy); grandchildren Joey...
Lynette Kay Rasmussen
Dec 10, 2025
Lynette Kay Rasmussen, age 78, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2025, in Madison, Wisconsin. Born on June 16, 1947, in Stoughton, Wisconsin, she was the beloved daughter of Glenn and Arlene Rasmussen, who preceded her in death.
Lynette devoted her life to education, spending many years as a dedicated English teacher at Pecatonica High School. She cared deeply for her...
Mary Theresa Marshall
Dec 9, 2025
Mary Theresa Marshall passed away on December 9, 2025, at Agrace in Fitchburg, Wisconsin after a short battle with lung cancer. Mary was born on November 1, 1938 in St. John’s Newfoundland, Canada where she attended school at the St. John’s Convent. She met and married her husband, Willard, who was stationed there with the USAF, in 1958 and they...
Teresa Johnson
Dec 9, 2025
Teresa A. Johnson, 74, of Cottage Grove passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at her home.
She is survived by her husband, Pedro Garcia Jr.
A memorial service will take place at 2PM at Cress Funeral Service, 1310 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie, WI 53590, on Friday, December 19, 2025. A visitation will take place from 1PM until 2PM.
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Margaret A. Richter
Dec 9, 2025
Margaret A. Richter died Tue. Dec. 7, 2025, at Oakwood Nursing Home. She was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin on Oct. 1, 1928, to Max and Magdelene (Emmel) Richter. She graduated from Green Bay East High School then on to Oshkosh State Teachers College, transferring to Northwestern University, Chicago receiving a certificate as a medical technologist in 1950. She worked...
Sonja S. Rodger
Dec 9, 2025
Private Services will be held. Please check back for a full obituary.
Cress Funeral Service
1310 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
608-837-9054
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