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.
Reine Rothblatt
Sep 10, 2020
MADISON – Reine A Rothblatt, 86, of Madison, passed away at her residence on September 10, 2020. She was born on October 26, 1933 in New York state.
Reine is survived by her beloved daughter, Naomi (Mark) Shumway; grandchildren, Riley, and Katrina Shumway; step-grandchildren, Janet and Michael Shumway; nephews, Murray Kapell, Brian Kapell, Cheryl (Gary) Lerner, Dan...
Jeffrey Gaither
Sep 9, 2020
Stoughton- Jeffrey L. Gaither, age 63, passed away at home on Wednesday, September 9, 2020. He was born in Peoria, IL on August 6, 1957, the son of Harvey “Keith” and Joyce Gaither. Following high school Jeff enlisted in the US Army and proudly served his country in Intelligence as a Vietnamese Linguist. Jeff graduated with his Bachelor’s degree...
Eva Fields
Sep 8, 2020
MADISON - Eva L. Fields left this world for bigger and better things on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 after a very fulfilling life. Eva was a very independent, successful, and hard-working sales executive, working well into her eighties.
Eva had a quick wit, was a great joke-teller, and constantly teased her caregivers in her later days. When...
Charles Mason
Sep 8, 2020
On Tuesday, September 8, 2020, Charles Lawrence Mason (Clough) shared his last story, told his last joke, took his last breath, and died peacefully at the age of 82. Charles was born May 16, 1938 in Bismarck, ND to parents Mervin and Marian Clough (Simonson). Mervin’s job as a broadcaster required frequent moves; Charles-known as “Butch” when growing up-had...

Judy Warner
Sep 7, 2020
Judy A Warner, age 66, passed away on Sept 7, 2020. She was born Jan. 9, 1954. She is survived by her family and friends.
No services will be held at this time.
Cress Funeral & Cremation Service
3325 E. Washington Ave.
Madison (608) 249-6666
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Sopheap Pho
Sep 6, 2020
Sopheap Pho was born on March 15, 1960 in Anlong Veng, Cambodia. In 1975, her family escaped the Khmer Rouge to a refugee camp in Surin, Thailand. There she met her husband in 1977 and had her first- born son a year later. They came to America in 1978 where they lived in Chicago for 20 years. They then...
Philip "Tom" Paulson
Sep 6, 2020
On September 6, 2020, the Paulson Family and the world lost a true hero. Philip Tom Paulson flew helicopters in Vietnam, and had a 30 plus year career in the Active Army Guard with Night Vision Goggles being his expertise. Tom instructed in three different types of helicopters and flew two types of airplanes. The culmination of his career...

Darrell Ramey
Sep 6, 2020
(Verona) Darrell Dewayne Ramey died peacefully on September 6, 2020 of complications from Parkinson’s disease. He was born on October 22, 1944 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. An accountant he finished his career at WPS.
He enjoyed life. He had a deep religious faith and was known for his sense of humor and quick wit.
He...
Tom Rake
Sep 5, 2020
On Saturday, September 5th, at the age of 67, Tom Rake of Waunakee was called home to his Heavenly Father. Tom was born August 30, 1953 in Corona, California while his father served in the U.S Marine Corps. He was born to the late Rose Ann Rake (Oechsner) & Harold Rake. Tom grew up on the family dairy farm...
C. Foust
Sep 5, 2020
MCFARLAND—C. William “Bill” Foust passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2020.
Bill was born on May 27, 1952 in Bethlehem, PA, to Alan and Elizabeth (Aigler) Foust. He was the youngest of four children. He left Bethlehem to attend the University of Wisconsin in 1970, and became a Badger for life.
Bill received his BA...
Robert "Bob" Blandino
Sep 4, 2020
MADISON - Robert "Bob" John Blandino, age 68, passed away at his residence on Friday, September 4, 2020. He was born on January 18, 1952 in Madison to Mario John and Alice May (Christianson) Blandino.
Bob lived in Madison all of his life, except for a short time spent on a US Naval Base in San Diego...
William Reinicker
Sep 3, 2020
Reinicker, William Foster “Bill”
Madison—William F. “Bill” Reinicker, 91, passed away at Oakwood Village - University Woods on Sept. 3, 2020, following a stroke in February. Bill was born May 21, 1929 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania and grew up in Haddonfield, New Jersey. Following high school, Bill attended the University of Delaware, graduating with a BS degree on...
Ethel Gion
Sep 3, 2020
Ethel Elizabeth Gion passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020 in Madison, Wisconsin. She was born on November 28, 1921 to the late Michael and Margaret (Kilzer) Gion on their homestead farm near Regent, North Dakota; she was one of nine children. Ethel attended and graduated eighth grade from Cherry Butte Consolidated School. She then completed three years of...
Florence Grossberg
Sep 3, 2020
Florence Greenbaum was born in the Bronx on the first day of summer in 1923. Ninety-seven years later she still retained a sunny disposition, positive attitude and the unique ability to make people feel loved and valued just with her warm smile and endearing personal questions.
Florence graduated Hunter College with a BA and found her true...
Kristi Connelly
Sep 3, 2020
Kristi Iverson Connelly age 59 of Sun Prairie passed away at home on September 3, 2020. She was born in Viroqua, WI on May 7, 1961 to Ron and Sandra (Storbakken) Iverson of Westby, WI. She graduated from Westby High School in1979 and UW Stout Menomonie 1983 . Her first job out of college was with TIME Magazine, TIME/Warner publications based in Waterloo with frequent trips...
Jane Barnes
Aug 31, 2020
SUN PRAIRIE- Jane Ann (Frye) Barnes, 62, of Sun Prairie passed away Aug. 31, 2020 after a courageous 2-year battle with breast cancer.
Jane was born on May 17, 1958 in Dodgeville, WI to Rev. Harvey and Anna Frye. Being a “PK”, Jane spent her childhood in various communities in Montana and returned to Wisconsin as a...
Ruth Kirchoff
Aug 30, 2020
Ruth Elaine (Phen) Kirchoff, age 90, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 30, 2020. She was born on February 8, 1930, in Beloit, Wisconsin, the daughter of Russell and Elizabeth (Capron) Phen. Ruth met her husband Clifford Kirchoff while working together at Oscar Meyer. They married on October 9, 1948 at Bethel Lutheran Church where they were...
Gary Meyer
Aug 30, 2020
Reuniting with Mom and Dad in heaven, Gary “Butch” Meyer, age 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, August 30, 2020. Butch graduated from West High School and the University of Wisconsin. He was united in marriage to Judy (Fitchett) Meyer on October 15, 1960 at Bethel Lutheran Church in Madison.
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Susan Labarro
Aug 30, 2020
Cress Funeral & Cremation Service
3325 E. Washington Ave.
Madison (608) 249-6666
Cheri Krisher
Aug 29, 2020
MARSHALL/SUN PRAIRIE – Cheryl “Cheri” Krisher, age 70, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020, at her home surrounded by family. Cheri was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in September 1998 and fought with the spirit and attitude she was known for. After being a 20-year survivor, in January 2019, Cheri was diagnosed with Metastatic Breast Cancer. Once again she...
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