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.

Frank Crisafi

Frank Crisafi

Jun 8, 2020

Stoughton- Frank J Crisafi, age 75, died on Monday, June 8, 2020, surrounded by those who loved him the most, after a brief illness with rapidly progressing dementia at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg, WI.  He was born in Canonsburg, PA on April 28th, 1945, the son of Nick and Antonette Crisafi.   Frank earned his BA from the University of...

Mitchell Miller

Mitchell Miller

Jun 7, 2020

Mitchell M Miller, Sr. passed away on Sunday June 7, 2020.  He was born April 25, 1964 to Stanley and Sandra Miller.  He is survived by his wife Patrice A Miller; three beautiful children, Mitchell Jr, Alexis and Sandra Ann; and three wonderful brothers, Mark (Chris), Michael and Matthew (Laura) Miller.

This is my final love letter...

Steven Dittmann

Steven Dittmann

Jun 7, 2020

Steven John Dittmann, age 57, died June 7, 2020 in Madison, WI of natural causes. Steve was born on December 7, 1962 in Madison to Herbert P. Dittmann Jr. and Dorothy (Lang) Dittmann. Steve spent his entire life in Madison. He attended St. James Grade School and Edgewood High School. He continued his post- secondary education in Madison graduating...

Linda Schmidt

Linda Schmidt

Jun 6, 2020

Stoughton- Linda M. Schmidt, age 70, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2020.  She was born in Janesville on February 5, 1950, the daughter of John and Helen Lee.  Linda graduated from Stoughton High School.  She attended MATC and UW.  Linda married David Schmidt on August 30, 1975.  She worked as a Computer Analyst for the State of WI...

Carol Gibeaut

Carol Gibeaut

Jun 6, 2020

Carol K. Gibeaut lost in her courageous but unfair fight with ovarian cancer at her home in the early morning hours on June 6, 2020. Carol was born in Reedsburg, WI on October 24, 1949. She retired in 2018 after more than 25 years at UW Health. She loved to spend time watching her grandchildren play the sports they...

Charles Moment

Charles Moment

Jun 5, 2020

Charles Gairdner Moment passed away June 5, 2020 in Madison, WI, where he had lived since 2017 to be near his sisters when his health began to fail due to prostate cancer. He was born March 26, 1938, in Baltimore, MD, and he spent the bulk of his life in Maryland.

Charles was the son of Gairdner...

Terri Willihnganz

Terri Willihnganz

Jun 5, 2020

On June 5th heaven welcomed a wonderful, wife, mother, and grandmother.  Terri Willihnganz passed away to a better place after a brief illness.  She was born on June 10, 1945 in Madison, Wisconsin to Paul and Jean Cloyd.

Terri graduated from Wayland Academy in Beaver Dam and attended UW Madison.  She married the love of her life,...

Barbara Heaney

Barbara Heaney

Jun 5, 2020

Barbara Page Heaney, age 90, died peacefully on June 5, 2020 at her retirement home in Madison, Wisconsin. She was preceded in death by her husband Donald Heaney in 2012.

Barbara was born on August 10, 1929, the only child of Louis N. Page and Jesse (Hadfield) Page in Salt Lake City, Utah. Her father...

Anita Osborn

Anita Osborn

Jun 5, 2020

MADISON- Anita Helga Lucie Osborn passed away on June 5, 2020. She was born June 13, 1951 in Amberg, Germany. Her childhood was spent in Verona, Italy until 1963. Anita graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School in San Antonio, TX in 1969.

Anita settled in Madison, WI, finding it a good place to raise her two children....

Karen Syverson

Karen Syverson

Jun 4, 2020

Madison - SFC Karen Ilene Syverson {Ret} passed away at her home in Madison, WI, on Thursday, June 4, 2020. Karen led a full life and will be missed by so very many friends and loved ones from across the country.  She was born on November 1, 1946, in the house where her life ended on June 4 this year. ...

Nancy Cappel

Nancy Cappel

Jun 4, 2020

SUN PRAIRIE- Nancy J. Cappel, age 77 of Sun Prairie, passed away Thursday June 4th, 2020 at Agrace Hospice after a long courageous battle with breast cancer.

She lived, she laughed, she loved and during her time here she enjoyed the love of friends and family who will miss her ever present smile and encouraging words. She was...

Leroy Maertz

Leroy Maertz

Jun 4, 2020

SUN PRAIRIE—LeRoy G. Maertz, age 79, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020.  He was born on February 15, 1941 in Madison, WI to Henry and Isabella “Ella” (Warmuth) Maertz.  He married Mary Hellenbrand on September 8, 1962 at St. Jerome’s Catholic Church in Columbus, WI.

LeRoy had a career at E.P. McMahon & Son’s in Sun...

John Waggoner

John Waggoner

Jun 3, 2020

A full obituary will appear here soon.

Cress Funeral & Cremation Service

3325 E. Washington Ave.

Madison (608) 249-6666

James Roh

James Roh

Jun 3, 2020

MCFARLAND-James “Jim” L. Roh, age 80, died on Wednesday, June 3, 2020. He was born in Muscoda, Wisconsin to and Lawrence and Helen (Komurka) Roh on August 11, 1939. He married Margaret Bomkamp on May 28, 1960 in Muscoda, Wisconsin.

Jim worked in sales for Chamber and Owen and Frank Liquor and retired in 2001. He was...

Jean Heitz-Johnson

Jean Heitz-Johnson

Jun 3, 2020

MADISON-Jean G Heitz-Johnson, 72, of Madison, WI passed away on June 3, 2020 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, WI after living bravely with breast cancer.

Jean Heitz will be remembered for her patience, her strength, and her generosity, as well as for the passion she brought to her role at the UW-Madison Biology Department, where she was...

John Waggoner

John Waggoner

Jun 3, 2020

John M. Waggoner, age 65, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2020 at home. John was born in Madison on December 6, 1954.

John worked many years in auto restoration (his passion was to restore classic vehicles). He was also a well-known cab driver in the Madison area. All through his life he loved helping others in...

Myrtle Eberhardt

Myrtle Eberhardt

Jun 2, 2020

No services are planned at this time.

Cress Funeral & Cremation Service

206 W. Prospect  Stoughton

(608) 873-9244

Glenn Hoffman

Glenn Hoffman

Jun 1, 2020

Madison – Glenn C. Hoffman, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2020. He was a 13-year survivor of esophageal cancer prior to be diagnosed with the pancreatic cancer.

Glenn was born in Madison, the second son of Louis F. Hoffman and Amy Maxine (McCutchin) Hoffman. He graduated from West High School and served in the Air Force...

Kay Parker

Kay Parker

Jun 1, 2020

Mrs. Kay Parker, age 83, of Waunakee, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, June 1, 2020.

She was born August 31, 1936, in New Castle, PA to the late David and Viola (Wasson) Lewis.

Kay was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, John (Jack) A. Parker, one son, John Adam...

Steven Erstad

Steven Erstad

May 31, 2020

Madison – Steven Erstad, age 61, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2020, at his home in Madison of natural causes. In his life, he had a deep connection with his community. Steve was known across southwest Madison because he was a big guy with a big heart, a true friend, with an infectious smile and warm presence. Steve...

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