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.

Barbara Meier

Barbara Meier

Sep 9, 2021

There will be a private family service and burial for Barbara.

Cress Funeral & Cremation Service

3325 E. Washington Ave.

Madison (608) 249-6666

Shirley Rynes

Shirley Rynes

Sep 9, 2021

Shirley Eloise (Guitzkow) Rynes, 85, of Madison passed away on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, at Brookdale Madison West Assisted Living. She was born on Jan. 15, 1936 in Madison, the daughter of Doris (Hooks) and Henry Guitzkow Sr. She married Dennis A. Rynes on Nov. 14, 1953 in Dubuque IA.

Shirley attended Madison East High School and...

Sharon White

Sharon White

Sep 9, 2021

Sharon Elaine White, age 65, passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021.

Services are being planned and will be announced.

Cress Center

6021 University Ave. Madison

(608) 238-8406

Jerry Merrill

Jerry Merrill

Sep 9, 2021

Cress Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Cress Funeral & Cremation Service

3325 E. Washington Ave.

Madison (608) 249-6666

Marion Lewis

Marion Lewis

Sep 9, 2021

SUN PRAIRIE – Marion A. Lewis passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, September 9, 2021. Marion was born on June 6th, 1946 in Madison, Wisconsin, the daughter of Wilbert and Cora (Bang) Showers, Sr. She was the youngest of eight children.

Marion graduated from Madison East High School in 1964. She was employed with American...

Audrey Miller

Audrey Miller

Sep 9, 2021

Audrey J. Miller, age 81, of Madison, passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021.

Audrey was born March 2, 1940, in Madison, WI, the daughter of Ruben and Margaret Graves. On January 26, 1963, she was married to Raymond Miller in Winnebago County, IL. Together they lived on Madison’s west side, where they started their family.

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Georgette Bathum

Georgette Bathum

Sep 8, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Georgette Ann (Senitz) Bathum. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Georgette Bathum

Georgette Bathum

Sep 8, 2021

Georgette Ann Bathum, age 91, of Madison, passed away on September 8, 2021, at home.  She was born on January 7, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of the late George J. Senitz and Frances LaBelle.  She met and married Harold William Bathum, a US Marine, on July 17, 1951. Georgette went to nursing school with her best friend...

Aurora Gil Casado

Aurora Gil Casado

Sep 8, 2021

Aurora Rodriguez Melendez Gil Casado received her angel wings on September 8, 2021, in Madison WI.  Born September 13, 1932, in Madrid Spain, she immigrated to the US in 1955, raising 2 daughters while fulfilling her passion for social work. Always willing to help others in any way, she led her life with laughter and kindness, leaving a hole...

Stanley Peterson

Stanley Peterson

Sep 8, 2021

Cress Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Cress Funeral & Cremation Service

3325 E. Washington Ave.

Madison (608) 249-6666

Please share your memories at www.cressfuneralservice.com

Mary Miller

Mary Miller

Sep 7, 2021

Miller, Mary M - MADISON On September 7, 2021 at age 97, our beautiful mother, Mary M. Miller, departed from the beloved kinship of her doting family, church, neighbors, friends, and community, having died with Christ Jesus, she went to be with the Lord. Mary was blessed with a full life of meaning derived from her faith, words, relationships,...

Kevin Pierce

Kevin Pierce

Sep 7, 2021

Pierce, Kevin John

Madison:  Kevin John Pierce, age 53, passed away September 7, 2021.  He was born March 13, 1968 the son of Roy A. and Doris M. (Statz) Pierce.  Kevin was a 1986 graduate of James Madison Memorial High School.

Kevin was employed as a meat cutter for many years.  He enjoyed playing baseball,...

Justin "Goater" Or "Jt" Reynolds

Justin "Goater" Or "Jt" Reynolds

Sep 7, 2021

Justin Tyme Reynolds – Justin AKA “Goater” or “JT”, passed away in his sleep at home on Sept 7, 2021.  He was a wonderful son and father; he loved his kids unconditionally.  He also loved playing his guitar and singing.  He was a really good dancer too; I will miss my Polka/2 stepping partner!  He graduated from Lodi High...

Ronald Heinzeroth

Ronald Heinzeroth

Sep 6, 2021

Stoughton- Ronald Eugene Heinzeroth died peacefully at his home on Monday, September 6, 2021.  Ron was born in Stoughton on December 12, 1938, the son of John and Alta (Valentine) Heinzeroth.  During his life he was a bush pilot, a fishing guide, and an avid sportsman.  Ron is survived by his wife, Reynilda; and two sons, Tim and Jason. ...

Ruth Johnson

Ruth Johnson

Sep 6, 2021

Madison - Ruth Pugh Gifford Johnson died peacefully at home on September 6, 2021.  She was a beloved wife, mother grandmother, sister, and friend.  She was preceded in death by her husband Dr. Millard Wallace Johnson Jr., Professor of mathematics and engineering at the University of Wisconsin, Madison.  Millard was everything to her.  They were married for 55 years.  They...

Francis Sanders

Francis Sanders

Sep 6, 2021

Francis James (Jim) Sanders III, 64, passed away on September 6, 2021. He was born September 25, 1956 to Francis and Betty Sanders in Madison. He married the love of his life Shirley Ann Revels on August 18, 1979.

Jim is preceded in death by his wife Shirley who passed away in 2014; his brother Greg Sanders;...

Mary Meinholz

Mary Meinholz

Sep 5, 2021

Mary Meinholz, age 75, of Waunakee, passed away unexpectedly, surrounded by the love of her family, on Sunday, September 5, 2021.  She was born November 3, 1945 in Poynette the fourth of nine children to Mellitus and Catherine (Nolden) Ballweg.

Mary graduated from Sauk Prairie High School in 1964.  Mary met Lloyd Meinholz at a St. Patrick’s...

Phyllis Roth

Phyllis Roth

Sep 5, 2021

Phyllis Mary Ann Roth died peacefully on September 5th at her Waunakee home surrounded by her loving family and is joining her Heavenly Father after 95 glorious years of life. She was the oldest of nine children born to Erwin and Ingeborg (Ustad) Schuetz. She grew up and attended a one room schoolhouse for eight years near her grandfather's...

Neil Macaulay

Neil Macaulay

Sep 5, 2021

Neil Miller Macaulay, age 87, loving husband, father and grandfather passed away at the Sage Meadow Assisted Living in Middleton on Sunday, September 5th,2021. He passed peacefully to join his Lord and Savior in heaven.  Neil was born in Madison, WI, September 25th, 1933, to parents John and Norma (Miller) Macaulay.  He graduated from East High School in 1952...

Robert "Bob" Hoel

Robert "Bob" Hoel

Sep 5, 2021

Stoughton- Robert A. Hoel, age 92, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg.  He was born in Cambridge on April 6, 1929, the son of Martin and Karen Hoel.  Bob attended country school and farmed with his family.  He worked for General Motors in Janesville and in social work at...

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