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With a family background in funeral service, Scott took immediate interest in providing care to families in the death of their loved one. He has been with Cress since 1999. Scott graduated from Milwaukee Area Technical College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mortuary Science in 1996. In his “off time” he enjoys a good round of golf, hunting and spending time with his wife and three children. Scott also enjoys watching Wisconsin Badger and Green Bay Packer football games. Scott takes great pride in establishing a strong bond with the families he serves. He has helped implement a Veterans service package honoring those that have served our country. Scott is a Regional Representative of the Funeral Service and Cremation Alliance of Wisconsin (FSCA), which has allowed him to learn more about funeral service and develop his professional strengths. As Operations Manager, Scott oversees the daily operations of all eight Cress locations. Feel free to contact Scott regarding any questions or concerns you may have and how the Cress Family can help serve you better.

I like to call Stoughton my home.  It was in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin where I graduated from high school in 1969.  In 1973, I received my Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison in Psychology.  The following year, in 1974 I graduated from the Southern Illinois University Mortuary School.  In 1975 I became a licensed funeral director.  In 1977 the Cress Family purchased the Frautschi Funeral Home in Madison. In 1979 I married Sherry Georgi in Sun Prairie. I am very proud of my wife and our family which includes three sons – Rob, Matthew and Patrick.  I can tell you that nothing means more to us than our health.  My wife Sherry is a cancer survivor and we are blessed to have each day with the ones we love.  Sherry is a very active and vibrant member of the Stoughton Relay for Life. I am a member of the Christ Lutheran Church in Stoughton, Zor Shrine, Hiram Lodge #50 and a Past member of the State of Wisconsin Crematory Council.  I enjoy my family foremost and in no particular order of importance – photography, computers and traveling the USA.

I have spent my entire career serving the families of Southern Wisconsin with care and compassion.  I never take any passing lightly.  This is why I became a funeral director.  To care for families in their time of need.  That’s what really a funeral director is all about – helping people in our community through a difficult time.  This job is never easy.  Each experience has taught me a new lesson and I believe has gained me the true meaning of a helping hand.

At Cress Funeral Service, I hope you find the best quality of service available at a fair price.  I also hope you know that because each family is unique, we want to help tell your “story”.  At Cress Funeral Service, our focus is “personalizing” your remembrance, not just having a funeral.

Thank you for visiting Cress Funeral Service. As a member of the Cress family and leadership team, I want to make myself available to visit with you at your convenience for any need you may have. Please, feel welcomed to contact me at cfose@CressFuneralService.com.

Since my start in 1982 as an intern in public accounting, I have also worked in manufacturing, productivity consulting and non-profit organizations fine-tuning my operational perspective, constraint management practices and leadership skills, while building a caring and robust business culture. I bring this broad knowledge base along with compassion and respect to my work in the funeral business alongside other family members and a deeply committed group of staff members.

My husband, Mike Fose and children, Carter and Whitney have lived in Middleton since 1998. As a family, we love to explore the Wisconsin waterways, romp in the fields with our dog, Ritz, and traverse the slippery slopes of the Rocky Mountains.

The opportunity to work with our family operated funeral, cremation and reception business has been wonderful. It is very fulfilling to be side-by-side with family and staff members who are passionate about extending care to the communities we live in. In addition, it is especially significant to be a part of my father’s dream and to be contributing to his legacy of service.

I was born in Madison and grew up primarily in Sun Prairie with my parents, four brothers and one sister, graduating from Sun Prairie High School in 1976.  During my high school years, I enjoyed practically every sport. You could always find an excuse to be outdoors playing a pick-up game with your friends. I particularly enjoyed playing hockey, football and baseball in high school.

After high school, I stayed close to home attending the University of Wisconsin here in Madison. I earned my Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Accounting in 1980 and received my CPA certification shortly thereafter.

I married Mary Cress in 1982 and together we have raised three wonderful children.  I might add that all three have helped with the family business handling regular chores like lawn mowing, planting flowers and computer data entry.  You can say, it has been a family affair.

From 1981-1986 I enjoyed working as a CPA,  primarily with Smith and Gesteland, CPA’s.  In 1986, I joined Cress Funeral and Cremation Service as Vice President and Treasurer. Through my work at Cress, I have learned much more than I ever did in college.

I am a member of the Madison West Towne-Middleton Rotary Club, Blackhawk Church, and Zor Shrine as well as several other community based organizations.  In my free time you will find me snow skiing, playing soccer, enjoying a good book or any activity that involves my family.

It is a privilege and honor to be part of the Cress family.  Both Bob and Bill Cress are men filled with integrity and the desire to help serve each family with compassion during their time of loss.  I have been blessed with the gifts of encouragement, service, love and compassion.  My hope is that we will be an encouragement to each and every family that we serve with the opportunity to touch their lives with love and compassion.

I was born and raised in Brodhead WI and graduated from Brodhead High School in 1983. I was a specialty food salesman for 17 years, until with the love and support of my wife I returned to school, graduating from MATC-West Allis in 2006 with an Associates Degree in Funeral Service. I live in Brodhead, and have been married to my wife Stacey for 20 years, and have three children, Caitlyn, Brianne and Brendan. I like to spend time with my family, and working on home improvement projects. I enjoy assisting families in their time of need, and am pleased to be part of the Cress organization.

I was born in Texas, grew up in Colorado, and have lived most of my adult life in Wisconsin. I currently reside in Madison and I am the proud mother of two beautiful grown daughters, Ashley and Kelly. I am an animal lover and enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I believe that my own personal experience with the loss of my husband will help me assist in providing the kindness and compassion to others that was given to me and my family by Cress. I am very pleased to have joined the Cress Team.

Christine is originally from Hartland/Oconomowoc area. After receiving her Bachelor of Arts from UW-Oshkosh, she realized her true passion was to pursue a career in funeral service. She was fortunate to be given the opportunity to serve her apprentice at Krause Funeral Home in Milwaukee. After graduating from Milwaukee Area Technical College with an Associate’s Degree in Mortuary Science, she received her Wisconsin funeral licensure in 2008. She has been a proud member of the Cress team since May of 2014.

When not working, she enjoys spending time with her family including her husband, Justin, their spunky daughter, Penelope and new born son, Chance. She is honored to be a part of the Madison community and looks forward further serving her surrounding community.

I have been a licensed Wisconsin funeral director and embalmer since January 1999, and a licensed insurance agent for burial agreements since April 2003.

I was raised in Watertown, and currently live in Lake Mills with my wife, Rebecca and 3 daughters.

When I am away from work, I enjoy spending time with my family and riding my motorcycle.

I am proud to work at Cress, and have the opportunity to help families in the greater Dane County area.

Caralyn is has worked in funeral service for over 7 years in both Rhinelander and here in Madison. Along with caring and dedicated co-workers, she looks forward to continuing to serve grieving families at such a critical time in their lives. She finds helping people through this difficult period to be truly rewarding and is honored to be part of the Cress team.

Caralyn is a graduate of UW-Madison. She and her husband, John, reside in Sun Prairie with their two daughters, Carissa and Katelyn. Spontaneous family adventures are her favorite part of life, but she also enjoys reading, quilting, gardening, and boating. All members of the Stellflue family are devoted fans of the Badgers and Packers.

Jessica was born in Madison and graduated from McFarland High School. She attended Milwaukee Area Technical College and received her Associate’s Degree in Funeral Service. Jessica has been devoted to helping the families of Cress Funeral & Cremation Service since 1998. She is active in the community as the Director for Leadership Stoughton, Board Member of Stoughton Hospital Foundation, active with the McFarland Chamber of Commerce and Verona PTO. When not at work, Jessica enjoys spending time with her family, especially her husband and three sons.

I was born and raised in Wild Rose, WI. I then moved to the Fox Valley area to attend Fox Valley Technical College and received my Associate’s Degree in Marketing in 1997. I enjoy bicycling and volleyball in the summer months and snowboarding in the winter months. I am also the head coach for Middleton High School boys and girls snowboard teams. I am happy to be working for the best company in all of Dane county. I love helping families plan for the future and teaching them how advance planning is the right move for everyone to make. I look forward to working with you and your family.