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.
Robert Gehrke
Jan 17, 2022
Robert Paul Gehrke, age 64 of Madison, WI passed away peacefully on January 17, 2022 at home surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer. Born to Paul and Donna (Horsfall) Gehrke in Rio Vista, CA and raised in the Madison area, Robert was an Army Veteran, a roofer by trade and an avid Harley Davidson...
Henry Hempe
Jan 17, 2022
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(Arnold) Henry Hempe died Monday, January 17, 2022 at age 83 in Madison, Wisconsin. He was born March 16, 1938 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Arnold Herman and Marcia (Fleer) Hempe.He graduated from Milwaukee University School in 1956, and received his bachelor’s degree in 1962 and his J.D. degree in 1965 from the University of...
Richard Pierce
Jan 17, 2022
Richard Dana Pierce, A.K.A St. Dick, A.K.A. THE King was released from Cancer on January 17, 2022. Richard was born to Irving ("Skip") Bowen and Ann Elizabeth Pierce on March 25, 1951 in Concord, MA. He spent his childhood throughout the East Coast, primarily in Connecticut, with a stint in Bermuda.
He proudly graduated from Lawrence Academy in...
Ronald Gallitz
Jan 17, 2022
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Ronald James Gallitz, age 76, of the city of Verona, passed away on January 17, 2022 after a long hard battle with Alzheimers. He was born on July 15, 1945 in Appleton, Wisconsin, the son of Laverne and Vera Gallitz. He married Sandra Tracy in 1968, with whom he had two children, Donald Laverne...
Mary Pieper
Jan 17, 2022
Stoughton- Mary Pieper passed away peacefully on Monday, January 17, 2022 at the age of 77.
Beloved wife of Ronald J. Pieper. Dearest mother of Teri (Eric) Moe, James (Lisa) Pieper, and Steven (Jill) Pieper. Loving grandmother of Ryan (Brittany), Allie, and Lizzie Moe, and Ethan, Emma Kate, and Owen Pieper, and future great grandson.
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Logan Sanchez Mendez
Jan 16, 2022
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Madison (608) 249-6666
Ross Gettrust Jr.
Jan 16, 2022
Waukesha - Ross P. Gettrust Jr., age 58, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 16, 2022, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born on November 15, 1963, in Wausau, Wisconsin to Ross P. Sr. and Carolyn (Kraus) Gettrust.
Ross is survived by his father, Ross P. Gettrust Sr.; his mother, Carolyn Fisher; brother, Eric Gettrust; sister,...
Michael Hansen
Jan 16, 2022
Michael (Mick/Mickey/Opa) Albert Hansen, 71, was released from his 12-year battle with early-onset Alzheimer’s Disease on Sunday, January 16. His passing was ushered by his wife and soulmate of 49 years, his devoted younger sister, and the heroic staff at Bright Star Senior Living Waunakee (memory care) and Agrace Hospice Care.
Born on December 23rd of 1950,...
Jason Kubly Jr.
Jan 15, 2022
Sun Prairie- Jason W. Kubly Jr., age 22, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022. He was born in Madison on May 20, 1999, the son of Jason and Karen Kubly. Jason had the biggest smile that always caused a twinkle in his eyes and you could not help but smile when he shined his light on you. However,...
Andre Brown
Jan 15, 2022
Andre Brown, Champion of a “Bigger We,” Dies at 42
Andre Brown, a pioneer in community inclusion, died early in the morning of January 15 in the home he shared with his mom, David, Jenifer, Milton, and Jocelyn. Marcie Brost, his mom, announced his death.
At birth, Andre was assigned a...
Maribel Holewinski
Jan 15, 2022
In loving memory of the beautiful and vibrant Maribel Holewinski (THE MOM) who passed away unexpectedly and peacefully on Jan 15, 2022. She was born in Ahuachapan, El Salvador on February 6, 1953, to Marcelina Diaz and Arturo Silva.
In 1984, Maribel chased her dreams to the USA where she met Doug Holewinski and soon brought her...
Norma Berkowitz
Jan 14, 2022
Norma Jeanne Berkowitz, 92, passed away Friday, January 14, 2022. She was born in Beaver Falls, PA on May 3, 1929, to the late Robert Earl Philip and Essie (Berry) Philip.
After returning from England, where she worked for two years, Norma married, UW Vilas Professor of Psychology, Dr. Leonard “Len” Berkowitz in December 1975. Together, they...
Timothy Navin
Jan 14, 2022
Timothy Kiley Navin, age 47, of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away on January 14, 2022. He died suddenly at home due to complications from cancer.
Tim will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 19 years, Miriam, and his children, Tessa and Maxwell. Tim was beloved by his family and is survived by his father James and siblings...
Delories Vosen
Jan 13, 2022
Delories Vosen, age 96, of Waunakee/Westport passed away at Homestead Living on Thurs., January 13, 2022. She was born on a farm in the Baraboo Bluffs near Devils Lake on September 23, 1925, to William and Emma (DuBois) Bradley. A life that began with kerosene lights, a windmill pump, and an outhouse ended with handheld computers and space tourism....
Jesse Scheffler
Jan 12, 2022
Jesse Robert Scheffler (“Bumps” to his family) went to be with the Lord January 12, 2022, at the age of 47, due to complications from Multiple Sclerosis (MS). He was born July 9th, 1974, in Kent, Washington to George Edmund Scheffler and Susan Marie (Daroszeski) Scheffler. Later he moved to Troy, Montana, then Anchorage Alaska and finally Deforest Wisconsin. ...
Evelyn "Evie" Fleming
Jan 11, 2022
Evelyn “Evie” M. Fleming passed away at Homestead Living, Waunakee, WI, on Tuesday, January 11th, 2022. Evelyn was born in Dane, Wisconsin, on May 30th, 1929, daughter of the late John and Theresa (Fell) Keller.
Evelyn graduated from Waunakee High School, class of 1947, and was a lifelong resident of the Waunakee community. Evie married Russell Fleming...
Mary Miller
Jan 11, 2022
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Cress Funeral & Cremation Service
3325 E. Washington Ave.
Madison (608) 249-6666
Randall Engstrom
Jan 10, 2022
Madison – Randall “Randy” M Engstrom, 73, passed away on January 10, 2022, in Madison, WI. He was born May 9, 1948, and is a 1966 graduate of Wausau Senior High School, Wausau
WI, and a 1971 graduate of the University of Wisconsin Madison with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. Randy was a Certified Public Accountant and was employed...
Bernardo "Marti" Martinez
Jan 10, 2022
MADISON- Bernardo “Marti” Martinez, age 81, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022.
Marti was born on August 20, 1940 in Waco, TX to Ysaias and Carlota (Ortega) Martinez.
Bernardo served in the armed forces, first in the Marine Corp and then reenlisting in the Air Force where he was stationed in Madison, Wisconsin at...
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