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.
Kokilaben Ambubhai Patel
Oct 10, 2025
Kokilaben (Kokila) Maganbhai Patel was born August 15, 1945 in Bombay, India, and was the daughter of Maganbhai and Maniben Patel. Kokila passed away October 10, 2025, at the age of 80, at Agrace hospice facility in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. She grew up in Bombay and Ode, India. She married Ambubhai Chimanbhai Patel of Pij, India. They lived in Vallabh Vidyanagar,...
Nancy Webster
Oct 3, 2025
Nancy Egan Webster, age 93, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025, with family by her side. Nancy was born on October 25, 1931, and was raised in Ithaca, New York.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 68 years, John G. Webster; her parents, William M. Egan and Anna B. (Hennessey) Egan; her brothers, John R. Egan...
Henry William Curran Jr.
Sep 20, 2025
Henry W. Curran, Jr. passed away peacefully on September 20, 2025, at the age of 97.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, in 1928 to Henry and R. Beatrice Curran, Henry moved with his family to Huntington, NY, in 1935. He attended St. Patrick’s Grade School and graduated from Huntington High School. He was very proud to serve his country as a member...
John Richard Dowling
Oct 9, 2025
John Richard Dowling, age 71, of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away on October 9, 2025 from complications of Lewy body dementia after courageously living with cancer for 20 years. He was born on September 10, 1954 in Madison to Leroy James and Rosemary (Morrell) Dowling.
John attended Our Lady Queen of Peace School, Van Hise Junior High, Madison West High School, and...
Mark James McWilliams
Oct 9, 2025
Mark James McWilliams, age 62 passed away on Thursday October 9, 2025 at William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital with his family by his side. He was born on May 1, 1963 in Madison, WI the son of James McWilliams and Sharon (Shew McWilliams) Payne. Mark graduated from Poynette High School. On July 14, 1984, he was united in marriage...
Dorothea Jean Iverna (Schunck) Jones Daley
Oct 1, 2025
Photo taken September 2025
Dorothea Jean Iverna (Schunck) Jones Daley was born October 26, 1926 in St Clair, Michigan, and was the daughter of Iva Douglass Schunck and Edward Schunck. Dorothea died on October 1, 2025, just twenty-five days short of 99 years, at her home in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. She grew up living on the family farm in the St. Clair...
Russell David Albrecht
Jul 19, 2025
Russell David Albrecht (65) of Afton, Wyoming passed away on July 19, 2025. He was born on January 9,1960 in Madison, Wisconsin to Charles Albrecht and Margaret (Hane) Albrecht both deceased. Sister Cindy and brother Rick also preceded him in death. He will be remembered as a devoted father, passionate advocate for children’s welfare, and an ordained minister. His ordination...
Sharon L. Halverson
Oct 13, 2025
Sharon L. (Midthun) Halverson, age 83, passed away peacefully on Monday October 13, 2025 at Skaalen Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born on October 18, 1941 in Stoughton, daughter of Hartman and Ruth (Gottschalk) Midthun.
Sharon lived her entire life in the Stoughton and Deerfield area. Graduated from Stoughton High School in 1959. On September 30, 1961 she married the...
Norman Edward Dahl
Oct 12, 2025
A full obituary will appear at a later date, thank you.
Cress Funeral & Cremation Service
201 Bue Street, P.O. Box 376, Deerfield
(608) 764-5369
Deb Mosser
Oct 11, 2025
Debra Kay Mosser (Praxl), age 67, of Columbus, Wisconsin, was called home on October 11, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Debra was born on April 26, 1958, in Waseca, Minnesota, to John and Janice Praxl. She grew up with her brothers, Mark and Craig, and graduated from Waseca High School.
On November 7, 1987, she married the love of her life, Douglas....
Barb Swenson
Oct 11, 2025
Barbara Ann Swenson, age 76, passed away on October 11, 2025, after a courageous battle with a glioblastoma brain tumor.
Barb was born in Madison, Wisconsin, on January 25, 1949, the daughter of Olin and Bernice Holm and sister of Keith (Tucson). The family resided for many years on South Shore Drive in Madison. Barb loved swimming and water skiing on...
William Richard Thill
Oct 9, 2025
William Richard Thill (Bill), age 75, of Greenfield, WI, passed away on October 9, 2025, at West Allis Memorial Hospital in West Allis, WI.
Born on April 26, 1950, in Darlington, WI, Bill was the beloved son of William Peter Thill and Loretta Ann (Finley) Thill. He is survived by his sister, Loretta Mae Thill; his goddaughter, Stacy Hardwick; and his...
Maia K. Stitt
Oct 8, 2025
Maia Kara Wroblewski Stitt age 42 of Cottage Grove, Wisconsin died on October 8, 2025. Maia led a remarkable life while facing a lifelong rare and complex condition. She was surrounded by the love of her family and now is at peace, free from medical treatments and pain.
Born on May 17, 1983, she was a bright light who possessed a...
Terry L. Parker
Oct 7, 2025
Terry L. Parker, age 83, passed away at home on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. Arrangements are pending for a memorial service. Please return for further details.
Please share your memories at www.cressfuneralservice.com
Winn-Cress Funeral & Cremation Service
5785 Hwy Q, Waunakee
(608) 849-4513
Gaetano "Tano" Aiello
2025
Gaetano “Tano” Aiello was born in the town of Lecce, located on the heel of mainland Italy, in the summer of 1939, just months before WWII began in Europe. From a young age, he showed a deep love for animals-he carried stray dogs into bomb shelters to keep them safe, kept a hedgehog and a baby lamb as pets, and...
Sue A Roundy
Oct 7, 2025
Sue Ann Roundy, age 71, of Madison, WI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 7, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on January 24, 1954, to Wanda and Daniel Sheeks. Sue was raised in Arlington and Poynette, WI, where she later graduated high school.
After graduation, she began a long and dedicated career with American Family Insurance.
Sue had a passion...
Daniel "Dan" James Standiford
Oct 5, 2025
Daniel “Dan” James Standiford, 70, passed away on October 5, 2025, after an extremely difficult two-year battle with pancreas cancer. Through it all, he never lost hope and never complained. His wife, Beth, and son, Nathan, were in awe of his strength and determination.
Dan was born in Reeseville, Wisconsin, to Gordon and Sue Standiford. He lived a life marked by quiet...
George "Bud" E. Bernhagen
Oct 4, 2025
McFarland - George “Bud” Bernhagen passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at McFarland Villa, just one month shy of his 95th birthday.
Bud was born on November 7, 1930, in Madison, Wisconsin. At the age of 11, he met the love of his life, Jo Ann Kearny. They were married on July 8, 1951, at McFarland Lutheran Church and...
Donald Paul Klink
Oct 3, 2025
Donald (Don) Paul Klink, age 93, of Madison, WI passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025, at home. He was born on June 19, 1932, the first child of Paul and Marie Klink of Watertown, WI. Don attended St. Francis Seminary where he received his bachelor’s degree. He graduated from Marquette University with a teaching certificate and received his Master’s...
Peter Ewenko
Oct 2, 2025
Madison – Peter Ewenko, age 78, passed away peacefully on Thursday October 2, 2025, at the UW Hospital in Madison. He was born January 6, 1947, in Germany, to the late Makar and Tatianna (Shopka) Ewenko. Peter grew up in the Schofield area where he met his best friend for life in grade school: Jerry Shidell. He met his wife...
Subscribe
To Email Notifications
Subscribe to receive an email when we add new obituaries to our website. Your email will not be used for any other purpose and will not be shared. You may unsubscribe at any time.
365 Days of Grief Support
Sign up for one year of grief messages designed to offer hope and healing during difficult first year after a loss

HeartLight offers a variety of support groups, education, resources, and special programming related to grief and loss.
