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.
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
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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...
Marilyn Gawlik
Jan 9, 2022
Marilyn Gawlik passed away peacefully and gracefully in the evening on Sunday, January 9. She was 91 years old. Born in South Bend Indiana to Harvey and Harriet Gygi, Marilyn’s family moved to Holcombe Wisconsin in the 1930s where her father Harvey helped his father Armand operate the general store Gygi and Son. Marilyn’s family lived above the store....
David Jenkins
Jan 9, 2022
David P. Jenkins, age 72, of Middleton, WI passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at his home. He was born February 3, 1949, in Seymour, WI, the son of Charles Jenkins and Marjorie Prey. He married Mary Pertzborn on June 7, 1986 in Middleton.
David graduated as class valedictorian from Seymour High School in 1967. His...
Ethlyn Heilmann Reckner
Jan 9, 2022
Ethlyn Alice “Penne” Heilmann Reckner passed away on January 9, 2022, at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinic in Madison, Wisconsin after a prolonged illness at the age of 83, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in 1938 in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. She married Rodger Drake and the family moved to the Madison area...
Donna Melaas
Jan 9, 2022
Stoughton- Donna Jean Melaas, age 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 9, 2022, at Oregon Manor. She was born in Stoughton on July 25, 1937, the daughter of Ryburn and Christine Gunsolus. Donna was a lifelong resident of Stoughton. She graduated from Stoughton High School. Donna was a well-respected waitress in the Stoughton community. Many people have seen...
Penny Ziegler
Jan 8, 2022
WAUNAKEE
Penny Lynn Ziegler, of Waunakee, passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at the age of 52. She was born in Madison on October 10, 1969, to Francis and Loretta (Kuehn) Ziegler.
She is survived by her beloved daughter, Autumn Bartlett; her parents, Francis and Loretta Ziegler; her siblings, Jeff (Linda), Kevin (Nancy), Susan...
Ardis Jacobson
Jan 8, 2022
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Madison - Ardis D. Jacobson, 87, of Madison, WI, passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Brookdale Madison West Memory Care.
Ardis was born March 5, 1934, in Lincoln Township in Trempealeau County Wisconsin, daughter of Maynard and Myrtle (Lyngen) Christianson. Ardis was a graduate of Whitehall High School, class...
Louise Davidson
Jan 7, 2022
MADISON - Louise A. (Brockman) Davidson, age 93, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 7, 2022, surrounded by her loving family, at Avalon Assisted Living Community in Fitchburg, Wis.
Louise was born on August 12, 1928 to August and Agnes Brockman. She grew up in Wonewoc, Wis. and graduated from Wonewoc High School in 1946.
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Sa'Riyah Tipton
Jan 7, 2022
Friends and family will gather from 2-3PM on Friday, February 4, 2022 at Cress Funeral Service, 3610 Speedway Road, Madison, WI 53705 with a memorial service to begin at 3:00 PM.
Our little Dove
I love you so
but I know you had to go
So spread your wings and fly...
Karen Britten
Jan 7, 2022
McFarland
Karen Mae Britten, age 79, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 7, 2022, at St. Mary’s Care Center. She was born on January 31, 1942, in St. Charles, Illinois, daughter to Edward and Grace (Rae) Schlueter. Karen was united in marriage to Ronald Britten on January 30, 1960, in Madison. They were together 55 years and...
Lois Volla
Jan 6, 2022
Utica/Stoughton- Lois R. Volla, age 88, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, January 6, 2022 after a yearlong battle with cancer. She was born in Stoughton on April 12, 1933, the second of six children to James and Myrinda Obrecht. Lois graduated from Stoughton High School in 1951. On February 28, 1953 she married Russell Volla. Together...
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