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.

Cody Beicher

Cody Beicher

Dec 22, 2021

Cody Ray Beicher age 33 passed away on Wednesday Dec. 22, 2021 surrounded by his loving family at Clearview Nursing & Rehabilitation in Juneau, WI.

Cody was born to Bonnie Briggs-Whalen and Robert Beicher on 11-13-1988 in Madison WI. Cody was born with many health issues that rarely interrupted his infectious smile and laugh. For the last...

Jerome Hoepker

Jerome Hoepker

Dec 22, 2021

Jerome F. Hoepker, age 79, of Madison passed away on December 22, 2021, at home.  He was born on October 25, 1942, in Madison, the son of John and Eunice (Steward) Hoepker.  Jerry married Jane E. Wolf on January 18, 1964, and together they farmed with their children on their 5-generation farm in the Town of Burke.

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Verna Smet

Verna Smet

Dec 22, 2021

Stoughton- Verna C. Smet, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at Stoughton Hospital.  She was born in Racine, WI on April 3, 1930, the daughter of Henry and Marie Pfeiffer. Her parents were hard workers, something Verna was proud to instill in her family. Verna grew up in Racine, WI and graduated from St. Catherine’s High School. An...

Devindra Bhagwandin

Devindra Bhagwandin

Dec 21, 2021

Devindra Bhagwandin, “Dave”, age 57, passed away at University of Wisconsin Hospital on December 21, 2021. He was born in Berbice, Guyana on January 21, 1964. Dave attended Berbice Educational Institute and New Amsterdam Technical Institute, studying brick and block laying. In 1984, he migrated to Trinidad and Tobago for work. There, he met his wife, Jasoda and had...

Virginia Herritz

Virginia Herritz

Dec 21, 2021

MADISON-Virginia Janette Herritz, age 91, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home, 12/21/21. She was born on March 27, 1930, in Madison, WI, daughter to John and Elsie (Schnurbusch) Stoudt. She was united in marriage to Ray Herritz on October 9, 1965, in Madison. Together they were married 49 years and raised three daughters.

Virginia was a...

Bonny Labno

Bonny Labno

Dec 20, 2021

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Cress Funeral & Cremation Service

206 W. Prospect, P.O. Box 231, Stoughton

(608) 873-9244

Shawn Triller

Shawn Triller

Dec 19, 2021

Shawn Michael Triller, age 67, formerly of Madison passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 19th, 2021 at home in Janesville. He was born July 22, 1954, in Buffalo, New York, the son of Charles and Charlotte Triller.

Shawn moved to the Madison area as a young child, but always felt a strong connection and sense of pride...

Janet " Jan" Schuman

Janet " Jan" Schuman

Dec 19, 2021

Schuman, Janet

Janet “Jan” Schuman, age 78, went to be with the Lord Sunday, December 19, 2021. Jan was born to Caroline (nee Ludwig) and Edward Tuttle, January 23, 1943 in Fond du Lac County, where she spent her childhood years. She was baptized on February 23, 1943 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Dundee, WI. She made confirmation...

Nicky " Nick" Ives

Nicky " Nick" Ives

Dec 19, 2021

Sun Prairie

Nicky “Nick” Joseph Ives, age 58, passed away at St. Mary’s Hospital on Sunday, December 19, 2021. He was born September 26, 1963, in Madison, son to Paul and Kathleen (Lockwood) Ives.

Nick was employed by Chase Lumber for over 30 years. He enjoyed watching NASCAR racing and Green Bay Packers football with...

Marvin Rustad

Marvin Rustad

Dec 18, 2021

Deerfield/Cottage Grove – Marvin J. Rustad, age 98, passed away peacefully on Saturday December 18, 2021, at Stoughton Meadows.  He was born July 21, 1923, on the family farm in Pleasant Springs to the late Martin P. and Johanna B. (Gyland) Rustad.  He lived an adventurous life in the Deerfield/Cottage Grove area.  Marvin married Lois A. Anderson February 2,...

Karen Nelson

Karen Nelson

Dec 18, 2021

Karen Ann (Clarke) Nelson, 61, of Middleton, WI gained her wings, December 18, 2021, with her loving family near.  She was born July 24, 1960 in Madison, Wisconsin to Margery S. (Nelson) and Jerome R. Clarke. She attended Middleton High School, class of 1979.

Karen met the love of her life, Scott Nelson in high school. The...

Isabell Buffat

Isabell Buffat

Dec 18, 2021

Isabell Mayoral Buffat, 86, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, drew her last breath in her home surrounded by loved ones, 18 years to the day of her mother’s passing. Isabell was born at home in San Antonio, Texas, the first child of José (“Joe”) Garcia Mayoral and Eugenia (“Jean”) Sada Menchaca Mayoral.

Isabell grew...

Arnold Lesch

Arnold Lesch

Dec 17, 2021

MADISON—Arnold “Arnie” A. Lesch, age 70, passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021 under the care of Flambeau Hospice and the caring staff at Lakeside Assisted Living in Phillips, WI.  Before moving to Phillips, Arnie was a lifelong resident of Madison.

Arnie is survived by his siblings Erika Dedrick, Werner (Meryl) Lesch, Emil (Judy) Lesch, Monika Schultz-Pier,...

Terry Lund

Terry Lund

Dec 17, 2021

McFarland - Terry Lee Lund, Age 75, passed away on December 17, 2021, peacefully at home. He was born in Stoughton on July 26, 1946, the son of Victor and Burnette Lund.

He graduated from Stoughton High School in 1964. Terry served in the U.S, Army from 1966 to 1968, completing his obligation in 1972. He worked...

Thomas Howe

Thomas Howe

Dec 16, 2021

SUN PRAIRIE—Thomas “Tom” F. Howe, age 87, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 16, 2021.

Although born in Green Bay, Tom was a life long resident of Sun Prairie. Tom is survived by his high school sweetheart, Marlene Dunn. Together they raised 6 children. Debbie (Joe Wineke, Verona) Jeff ( Margaret Blaska, Atlanta), Karen (Ron Blawusch), Kathy...

June Harrison

June Harrison

Dec 15, 2021

Madison – June Starr Harrison, age 70, passed away peacefully on Wednesday December 15, 2021, at her home.  June enjoyed cooking, spending time with family and watching sports.  She is survived by her husband of 45 years Jeff; daughters Kym (Todd) Ackerman and Lori (John) Jaworski; grandsons Holden and Tyler; siblings Chuck (Kelly) Starr and Wendy (Randy) Cole; brother-in-law...

Lavon Hofland

Lavon Hofland

Dec 15, 2021

LaVon Mae Hofland, age 88, of Stoughton passed away peacefully on December 15, 2021, with her family by her side. She was born on August 18, 1933 in Madison, the daughter of Tollef and Gabrilie (Anderson) Hanson. She graduated fr,om Stoughton High School in 1952. LaVon was a housewife on the farm, a homemaker and worked at WPS until...

Richard Hamann

Richard Hamann

Dec 15, 2021

Richard Hamann, Sr. passed away peacefully Wednesday December 15, 2021, after living a long, happy life of 90 years. The oldest of a very large, southern Minnesota farm family, he left home as a young teen to reduce the burden on his parents to feed so many children during the Great Depression. His adventures were many and he always...

Mark Brylski

Mark Brylski

Dec 14, 2021

Madison – Mark A. Brylski, age 68, died in a car accident on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, in Madison. He was born on April 16, 1953, the son of Norbert and Irene (Socha) Brylski. Mark was united in marriage to Kathy Grabowski on August 14, 1982. Mark started life in the small town of Pulaski, WI, the oldest of a growing...

Mary Host

Mary Host

Dec 14, 2021

Mary Adeline Host, a resident of Sun Prairie for over 25 years, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021.  Mary was born on July 12, 1943 in Piccadilly, Newfoundland, Canada, and she came to the United States in 1963 with her husband.

Mary had 16 siblings, and she spent many hours caring for them in the household. ...

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