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.
William R. "Bill" Cress Jr.
Mar 9, 2025
Cress, Jr. William R. “Bill” DeForest/Stoughton, Wisconsin
Bill Cress, 74, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025 surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born December 20, 1950 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to William Robert Cress, Sr. (Bob) & Hazel (Martel) Cress. He married Sherry Georgi on August 10, 1979 in Sun Prairie, WI. He...
Donald "Don" Robert Espen
Mar 9, 2025
Madison – Donald R. “Don” Espen, age 90, passed away on Sunday March 9, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. He was born January 17, 1935, in Madison to the late Gerhard and Mabel (Graf) Espen. Don married Shirley Dyer on March 5, 1960, at the Italian Methodist Church in Madison. He was employed by the Madison Metropolitan School...
Deborah Ann Del Ciello
Mar 8, 2025
Deborah (Debby, Deb) Ann Del Ciello (nee Whitty), age 75, of Madison, Wisconsin passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at the home of her son, Anthony Del Ciello. She was born on July 16, 1949, in Marshalltown, Iowa, the daughter of Francis (Mike) and Helen Whitty. She married Ronald Del Ciello on July 18, 1978, in Chicago, Illinois. They...
Craig Dean Butterfield
Mar 8, 2025
Craig Dean Butterfield (Butter) passed away on March 8th, at the age of 84. He was born August 30th, 1940 in Madison, WI to Marion and Clyde Butterfield. He was known as a miracle baby as it was believed his mom couldn’t have children. Butter grew up on the east side of Madison, attending Marquette elementary school. During his teenage...
Freddie Mosley, III
Mar 8, 2025
Sunrise: August 14, 1954
Sunset: March 8, 2025
Freddie Mosley, III was born on August 14, 1954 in New Orleans, Louisiana to the Late Pastor Freddie Mosley, Jr and Ora D. Clayton Mosley. The third of six children, his love of music was present throughout his life.
He attended Jefferson Davis Elementary and Abramson High School in New Orleans, Louisiana. He earned an...
Douglas A Yanggen
Mar 8, 2025
Douglas Yanggen (93) passed away peacefully at home Saturday March 08, 2025. Douglas was born in 1931 in Milwaukee to Helen Yanggen (Hausmann) and Joseph Yanggen. He moved to Madison (Fitchburg) Wisconsin when he was seven years old and lived on the small family dairy farm on the outskirts of town and attended a one - room elementary school. He...
Ralph H. Meyer
Mar 7, 2025
Madison: Ralph H. Meyer, age 97, passed away on Friday, March 7th, 2025. He was born September 29th, 1927 in Madison, WI to Ethelbert and Teresa (Koch) Meyer. His childhood was spent on the family farm raising cows, horses, pigs, sheep, and chickens.
Ralph attended a country schoolhouse in the town of Westport and graduated from Waunakee High School as valedictorian....
Philip P. Lohr
Mar 6, 2025
Philip “Pahil” Lohr, age 70, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 6, 2025. He was born to Dorothy and Carroll (Pete) Lohr in Sheboygan, Wisconsin spending his early years in Kiel. In 1961 the family moved to the west side of Madison.
“Fairway Phil” was an avid golfer. While at Madison Memorial High School, Class of 1972, he helped the golf...
Kathleen Ann Zwank
Mar 6, 2025
Kathleen Ann (Rezachek) Zwank, born in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2025`.
Kathy’s life was defined by her love for family, friends, and fun. Above all, she was a devoted mother to three energetic boys, pouring her heart into raising them while working overnight shifts as a respiratory therapist and later in home healthcare. She was also...
Mary E. Pritchard
Mar 6, 2025
Mary's funeral service will be live-streamed. Please click on the link to register and view the service:
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Mary Elizabeth (Conrad) Pritchard, age 67, of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away in a tragic car accident on Thursday, March 6, 2025.
Mary was born on August 3, 1957, in Clarinda, Iowa, as the youngest of four children to Gene and Zoila Conrad, with two sisters...
Marvin H. Glaser
Mar 6, 2025
Attorney Marvin Harold Glaser, 92, passed away on March 6th, 2025, at Brookdale Middleton Stonefield. Marvin, son of Martha and Percy Glaser, was born on May 3rd, 1932, in Malden, Massachusetts.
Marvin graduated from Malden High School and then served in US Army. He attended the University of Massachusetts, Amherst where he was an active member of the fraternity Alpha Epsilon...
Devan Donahue
Mar 6, 2025
For those unable to attend Devan's service in person, you may register to view the service via livestream at the following link: https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=547cb29c-ae72-402c-b9a2-3391f43bc4e8
MADISON – Devan Sara-Ann Donahue decided she could no longer suffer with her OCD, depression and anxiety, caused by a traumatic brain injury (TBI) when she was nine. On March 6, 2025, Devan took her own life by...
Frances Weinstein
Mar 6, 2025
Frances Lipton Weinstein "Fran" passed away on March 6, 2025. Fran was born in Burlington, WI in 1923, the daughter of Ida and Isaac Lipton.
She excelled in school, enjoyed violin lessons, played with her high school orchestra, participated in the drama and gymnastic clubs. Frances was the valedictorian of her high school graduation class. She went on to study...
James T. Haried
Mar 6, 2025
James “Jim” Truman Haried, 84, passed away March 6th, 2025 with family by his side. Jim was born and raised in Stoughton, Wisconsin on June 21st, 1940 and graduated from Stoughton High School in 1958. In 1960, he and Joann Brusegar were married.
Jim was a carpenter for most of his life, building many homes in the Stoughton area. After retiring,...
Herbert A. Hellenbrand
Mar 6, 2025
. Herbert “Herb” A. Hellenbrand, age 95, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025. He was born on June 13, 1929 in Waunakee, WI to Anton and Mary (Kalscheur) Hellenbrand. He married Elaine Jones on October 16, 1951. They were married for 56 years, and together, they raised five children.
Herb was a farmer at heart who turned those soil skills...
Eleanor K. Moffat
Mar 5, 2025
Eleanor “Kay” Moffat, dearly loved wife mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025 at Hospice of the Valley in Glendale, AZ, surrounded by loving family. Kay was born on September 2, 1935 in Green City, MO, the daughter of Roy and Ann Luyster.
After graduating as valedictorian from Monroe City High School, Kay attended Central College in...
Donna G. Paradowski
Mar 4, 2025
Donna Grace Paradowski, March 7, 1935 – March 4, 2025
Donna Grace Paradowski (Rybarczyk) passed away on March 4, 2025 in Madison, Wisconsin at the age of 89. Proceeded in death by her beloved husband Reginald (Reg) Paradowski and daughter-in-law Jackie Paradowski. Cherished mother of Cindy (Michael) Hennen and Reggie Paradowski. Proud grandmother of Brian and Amy Hennen and Crystal and...
Chun Yu Yu
Mar 4, 2025
Chun Yu Yu, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on March 4, 2025 peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love and warmth. Born on March 13, 1926, in Hsinchu, Taiwan, she was the cherished daughter of Fu-Hai and Shi-Mei Yeh.
At the tender age of 16, Chun Yu met the love of her life, Chun Jung Yu. After graduating...
Sharon Larson Best
Mar 4, 2025
Sharon Larson Best (70) of Madison, WI passed away March 4, 2025 surrounded by loved ones after a courageous fight against cancer. Born June 22, 1954 in Sioux Falls, SD, Sharon and her family lived throughout the Midwest before settling in Milwaukee, WI. In 1966, Sharon and her family moved to Madison, where she remained and built her adult life.
Sharon...
Vernon James Olrick
Mar 4, 2025
McFarland – Vernon James Olrick, age 92, on Tuesday March 4, 2025, finally had his wish come true to join his wife Jo in heaven. Vernon was born May 29,1932, in Neshkoro, WI. He spent 49 years in the printing business as a pressman and stripper. Vernon proudly served his Country in the United States Army in Alaska during the...
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