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.
Gerald Lee Paffenroth
Oct 16, 2025
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Gerald Lee Paffenroth, 86, of Waunakee, died peacefully in his home on Thursday, October 16, 2025. He was born on March 19, 1939, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, the son of the late William and Beatrice (Baier) Pfaffenroth.
He first married Patricia Ann Bartow on October 24, 1959, in Oshkosh. They are...
Carol B. Hartshorne
Oct 16, 2025
Carol B. Hartshorne, age 91, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025. She was born on January 16, 1934 in Riley, WI to Martell and Lynette (Helgeson) England.
A single mom early on, Carol raised her five children and devoted her life to the success of her family. She was the glue that kept her family together.
Carol loved being a school...
John D. Mell
Oct 15, 2025
Cress Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Cress Funeral & Cremation Service
3325 E. Washington Ave.
Madison (608) 249-6666
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Mary Ellen Kussow
Oct 15, 2025
Mary Ellen Kussow, 84, of Madison, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, two months after being diagnosed with brain cancer.
Born August 27, 1941, in De Pere, WI, Mary Ellen was the beloved daughter of the late Ardeil and Agatha Van Dalen. Graduating from De Pere High School in 1959, she...
Tony Souvannasone
Oct 14, 2025
Cress Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Cress Funeral & Cremation Service
1310 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie
(608) 837-9054
Please share your memories at www.cressfuneralservice.com
Steven D. Anderson
Oct 14, 2025
Steven Donald Anderson, 68, of McFarland, WI, headed out on his final road trip, peacefully surrounded by family and love. Born February 2, 1957, in Rockford, IL, Steve graduated from Duluth East High School in Minnesota and eventually put down roots in McFarland, where he’s lived since the early 1980s.
Steve spent his life on the road, proudly driving semi trucks...
Shirley Keller
Oct 13, 2025
Shirley Keller
89
Waunakee
March 6, 1936 - October 13, 2025
Shirley Keller passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born the third of nine children to Meria and Otto Koltes and lived her entire life in the Waunakee area. On September 3, 1960, she married Harold Keller at St. John’s Church in Waunakee. She was the most caring,...
Sandy Junkeris
Oct 13, 2025
Sandra “Sandy” Lynne Junkeris, age 79 from Sun Prairie, our cherished loved one, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2025. She lived a wonderful life! Last March, she suffered a stroke and faced many challenges. Sandy was supported and surrounded by her family, friends and caregivers until her time she left this earth. After a courageous battle, she is now...
Robert "Bob" L. Sparks
Oct 13, 2025
Robert (Bob) Lutherman Sparks, 90, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 13, 2025, at Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge in Madison, Wisconsin, with his family by his side.
Bob was born in Harvey, Illinois, in 1935, the oldest child of Ruth and LeRoy Sparks. Raised alongside two brothers and a sister, his parents supported his diverse interests, from attending classes at the...
Sharon L. Halverson
Oct 13, 2025
Sharon L. (Midthun) Halverson, age 83, passed away peacefully on Monday October 13, 2025 at Skaalen Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born on October 18, 1941 in Stoughton, daughter of Hartman and Ruth (Gottschalk) Midthun.
Sharon lived her entire life in the Stoughton and Deerfield area. Graduated from Stoughton High School in 1959. On September 30, 1961 she married the...
Jaime Corbin
Oct 12, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jaime Caitlin Corbin, age 35, who departed this life October 12, 2025.
She was born May 6th 1990 to Michelle Vasquez and Rodney McCullough, raised by Michelle and stepfather Michael Vasquez.
Jaime was a devoted mother, daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, cousin, and friend. Her passion for life brought light to every...
Gary L. Hunter
Oct 12, 2025
Cress Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Cress Funeral & Cremation Service
1310 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie
(608) 837-9054
Please share your memories at www.cressfuneralservice.com
James Joseph Clark
Oct 12, 2025
James Joseph Clark, age 94, of Waunakee, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025. Jim was born on February 21, 1931, in Dodgeville, Wisconsin to parents Kathryn Mercedes Coffey and Daniel Webster Clark. At age three, his family moved to a three-story home on Park Street in Madison. He attended St. Joseph’s and St. James Catholic Schools and graduated...
Norman Edward Dahl
Oct 12, 2025
Norman “Pogo” Dahl, 93, of Deerfield passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025 at Home Again, surrounded by his loving family. He was born to Arnie and Caroline Dahl on September 5, 1932, in Deerfield Township. Pogo grew up on the family farm and graduated from Cambridge High School in 1950. He met the love of his life, Beverly Wilhelm,...
Deb Mosser
Oct 11, 2025
Debra Kay Mosser (Praxl), age 67, of Columbus, Wisconsin, was called home on October 11, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Debra was born on April 26, 1958, in Waseca, Minnesota, to John and Janice Praxl. She grew up with her brothers, Mark and Craig, and graduated from Waseca High School.
On November 7, 1987, she married the love of her life, Douglas....
Barb Swenson
Oct 11, 2025
Barbara Ann Swenson, age 76, passed away on October 11, 2025, after a courageous battle with a glioblastoma brain tumor.
Barb was born in Madison, Wisconsin, on January 25, 1949, the daughter of Olin and Bernice Holm and sister of Keith (Tucson). The family resided for many years on South Shore Drive in Madison. Barb loved swimming and water skiing on...
Kokilaben Ambubhai Patel
Oct 10, 2025
Kokilaben (Kokila) Maganbhai Patel was born August 15, 1945 in Bombay, India, and was the daughter of Maganbhai and Maniben Patel. Kokila passed away October 10, 2025, at the age of 80, at Agrace hospice facility in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. She grew up in Bombay and Ode, India. She married Ambubhai Chimanbhai Patel of Pij, India. They lived in Vallabh Vidyanagar,...
Frederick W. "Fritz" Seybold
Oct 9, 2025
Frederick Seybold — “Fritz" to those that knew him—passed away peacefully at home on October 9, 2025. He was 90 years old. Fritz grew up in Madison, Wisconsin, and, aside from a brief stint in the army, spent his entire life there. The only son of Fred and Marjorie Seybold, he was born during the Great Depression in 1935. He...
William Richard Thill
Oct 9, 2025
William Richard Thill (Bill), age 75, of Greenfield, WI, passed away on October 9, 2025, at West Allis Memorial Hospital in West Allis, WI.
Born on April 26, 1950, in Darlington, WI, Bill was the beloved son of William Peter Thill and Loretta Ann (Finley) Thill. He is survived by his sister, Loretta Mae Thill; his goddaughter, Stacy Hardwick; and his...
Mark James McWilliams
Oct 9, 2025
Mark James McWilliams, age 62 passed away on Thursday October 9, 2025 at William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital with his family by his side. He was born on May 1, 1963 in Madison, WI the son of James McWilliams and Sharon (Shew McWilliams) Payne. Mark graduated from Poynette High School. On July 14, 1984, he was united in marriage...
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