Margaret Watzke

Dec 26, 2021

Waunakee – Margaret Watzke “Marge” (nee Sandley) age 101, passed away on 12-26-2021. Marge was born on August 29, 1920, in Browntown, Green County, WI, daughter of Frank and Millie (nee Devoe) Sandley. She was the third oldest of eight children. When she was four years old, the family moved to a farm near Cadott, Chippewa County, WI. She...

Keith Houlihan

Dec 25, 2021

Fitchburg/Las Vegas - Keith Joseph Houlihan, age 96, passed away on December 25, 2021, at Nathan Adelson Hospice in Las Vegas, NV. He was born September 21, 1925, to Emmet and Mary (Guider) Houlihan in Harpers Ferry, Iowa. Keith’s family moved to Madison, Wisconsin, where he attended St. James Catholic School, West High School, and went on to receive...

Carlton Overland

Dec 25, 2021

Stoughton- Carlton Edward Overland, age 79, passed away on Saturday, December 25, 2021 at Skaalen Nursing Home.  He was born in Stoughton on  February 28, 1942 the son of Oscar and Lillian Overland.  Carlton graduated from Stoughton High School in 1960 and from St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN in 1964.  He received his Masters degree in Art History from the UW Madison in 1965.  On...

Raymond Schmitz Jr.

Dec 24, 2021

SERVICE UPDATE: A memorial service will be held at CRESS FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE, 3610 Speedway Road, Madison, on Friday, June 17, 2022, at 1:00 pm. A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday, from Noon until the time of service.

Raymond William Schmitz Jr, 89 of Madison passed on away peacefully on...

Richard Knipfer

Dec 24, 2021

Knipfer, Richard D. (Rick)

Madison:  Richard D. (Rick) Knipfer, 67, died from heart failure at the VA Hospital in Madison, WI on December 24, 2021.  He was born in Rhode Island on December 30, 1953 the son of Ronald Knipfer and Janet C. (Annen) Knipfer.  Rick served as a US Marine from 1973 -1977. He was a...

John Lunda

Dec 24, 2021

John Robert Lunda,” Bob” age 91 of Madison, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on December 24th, 2021. Bob was born to parents Jack and Maggie (McCue) in Argyle, WI on May 5th, 1930. He was very proud of his Irish heritage, especially on St. Patrick’s Day! After graduating from Argyle High School, he enlisted in the Marines so he could...

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

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

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

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

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

Dec 20, 2021

An obituary will appear here soon.

No services are being planned at this time.

Cress Funeral & Cremation Service

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

(608) 873-9244

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...