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.

Lois Heise

Lois Heise

May 15, 2020

Stoughton- Lois D. Heise, age 73, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2020.  She was born in Stoughton on February 14, 1947, the daughter of Russell and Thelma Jacobson.  Lois grew up in Cambridge and graduated from Cambridge High School where she was active in many school activities.  She attended UW-Whitewater.  On June 29, 1968 Lois married Gene Heise. ...

Alexander " Alex" Lamore

Alexander " Alex" Lamore

May 15, 2020

SUN PRAIRIE – Alexander “Alex”  Mathew LaMore, age 27, of Sun Prairie, died unexpectedly on Friday, May 15, 2020, at his home. He was born on May 7, 1993, in Madison, WI., the son of John and Sharon (Parsons) LaMore. Alex was a talented musician, and loved playing the guitar. He enjoyed celebrating the good times with family and...

Nancy Wipperfurth

Nancy Wipperfurth

May 15, 2020

UPDATE: Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 28, 2021 from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Willow's Tavern in Westport.

Nancy C. Wipperfurth, age 82, died at her home in Westport on Friday May 15, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. The former Nancy Littel was born on Dec. 5, 1937, in...

Sandra Hagen

Sandra Hagen

May 13, 2020

Middleton, Wis.-- Sandra “Sandy” K. Montagne Hagen (77) passed May 13, 2020 surrounded by her husband, 2 children, and grandchildren.

Sandy was born April 3, 1943, to Roderick Montagne and Evelyn Pelkey Montagne in Sioux City, Iowa. Sandy and her 10 siblings lived a very challenged life throughout the Midwest.  Sandy—said to be her mother’s favorite due...

Elizabeth "Beth" Petty

Elizabeth "Beth" Petty

May 13, 2020

MADISON- Elizabeth “Beth” Petty, age 39 of Madison, passed away unexpectedly on May 13, 2020. She was born on March 30, 1980 to Mary Kasprzak and Jerry Olson.

Elizabeth was an extremely loving person who always made sure that her loved ones were took care of, sometimes forgetting about herself.

She was a loving wife,...

Marion Morton

Marion Morton

May 12, 2020

On Tuesday May 12, 2020, Marion E. Morton, loving wife and mother of three daughters was called home by the Lord at the age of 93.

Marion was born to David and Margaret Sheppard (nee Clarke) in Bristol, England on May 31, 1926. She was adored by her father, and he nicknamed her “little big ear” and...

Jon Gander

Jon Gander

May 11, 2020

Jon Louis Gander (age 77) passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones in his home on May 11th, 2020.

Jon was born in 1942 to Beverly Bowden and Oscar Spurlong. At the age of 11, he was institutionalized for the next several decades of his life until relocating back to Dane County in the late 1990’s....

Agnes Acker

Agnes Acker

May 11, 2020

Agnes C. Acker, 92, passed away peacefully at home on May 11, 2020 surrounded by her family.  Agnes was born January 18, 1928, in Ashton, WI to Al & Rose (Spahn) Meinholz.  She was the second of six children who grew up on the family dairy farm. Agnes loved to be outdoors and helped milk cows and work in...

Helen "Hollie" Haupt

Helen "Hollie" Haupt

May 10, 2020

Helen “Hollie” M. Haupt, age 75, of Lodi, passed away on May 10, 2020. Hollie was born on October 11, 1944 to Harvey and Loza (Carberry) Dolson.

After graduating high school, Hollie attended beauty school in Milwaukee. She owned and operated New Trend Beauty Salon for 25 years and Party Rite liquor store the following years.

...

Norman Olson, Emeritus Professor

Norman Olson, Emeritus Professor

May 10, 2020

Norman F. Olson died on May 10, 2020.  He was born in Edmund, Wisconsin on February 8, 1931, the son of the late Irving and Elva Olson.

He served in the United States Army as a lieutenant from 1953-55.  Following his military service, he obtained a Ph.D. at the University of Wisconsin, Madison in 1959.  The next...

Terrance Kinning

Terrance Kinning

May 9, 2020

Stoughton- Terrance B. Kinning passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at Skaalen Home in Stoughton.  He was born in St. Paul, MN on September 7, 1933, the son of John and Margaret Kinning.  Terry graduated from Mechanic Arts High School in St. Paul.  He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1953-1957.  After service Terry worked for the...

Alexandra Semeniuk

Alexandra Semeniuk

May 9, 2020

Alexandra (Alice) Octavia Semeniuk, age 102, of Madison, WI peacefully passed away on Saturday, May9 with loving family at her bedside.  Alexandra was born to Abraham Maxim and Anna ((Kamm) Zalizniak in Vegreville, Alberta, Canada on March 30, 1918. She had 3 sisters and one brother, all of whom are deceased.  Alice was raised in Edmonton, Alberta where she...

Erin Kjellstrom

Erin Kjellstrom

May 9, 2020

Erin Marie Kjellstrom passed away on May 9, 2020, at the age of 27, in peace and love surrounded by her loving family; Father, Doug; Mother, Sharon; and Sister, Amie. Erin was born on December 7, 1992 to Doug and Sharon Kjellstrom of Oregon. She graduated from Oregon High School in 2011, attended Madison College and then attended The...

Emmy Lou Immell

Emmy Lou Immell

May 9, 2020

Immell, Emmy Lou

Middleton:  Emmy Lou Immell, age 90, died in the comfort of home with her sons present on May 9, 2020.  She was born Sept. 1, 1929 the daughter of Herman and Emma (Gates) Schacht.  Emmy Lou married Robert Immell Sr. May 3, 1953.  Robert preceded her on the last great adventure.

Emmy...

Teresa Polizzi

Teresa Polizzi

May 8, 2020

Teresa Rose Polizzi died peacefully on May 8, 2020 in Verona, Wisconsin.  She was born on November 23, 1952 in Beloit, WIsconsin to Nicholas D. Polizzi and Dorothy V. Polizzi.  She had four siblings, a daughter, and nine nieces and nephews.

"When you wish upon a star

Makes no difference who you are...

Bruce Dietrich

Bruce Dietrich

May 8, 2020

Fitchburg – Bruce L. Dietrich, age 77, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020, at his home in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. He was born on June 11, 1942, in Madison, Wisconsin, to Kenneth and Mary (Grady) Dietrich. Bruce graduated from Central High School in 1960. He was united in marriage to Donna Estervig on October 24, 1964, in Madison. Bruce...

Sarabjit Jaspal

Sarabjit Jaspal

May 8, 2020

Sarabjit Singh Jaspal (“Jes” or “Gigi”), age 84, of Middleton passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, May 8, 2020.  He was born on March 1, 1936 in Kartarpur, Punjab, India.  He married the love of his life, Renu Sikand on April 9, 1967 in New Delhi, India.  Sarabjit came to the United States in 1962 and studied...

Cagie Payton

Cagie Payton

May 8, 2020

Cress Funeral & Cremation Service

3325 E. Washington Ave.

Madison (608) 249-6666

Margaret "Peggy" Sanna

Margaret "Peggy" Sanna

May 8, 2020

Madison, WI – Margaret (Peggy) McGee Sanna passed away peacefully at her home at Capitol Lakes on Friday at the age of 95. Daughter of Irish immigrants, James McGee and Mary McKenna McGee of Portsmouth, NH, Peggy was proud of her Irish heritage as well as her New England roots, as she kept her Portsmouth accent all her life....

William Duvall

William Duvall

May 8, 2020

A full obituary will appear here soon.

Cress Funeral & Cremation Service

1310 Emerald Terrace  Sun Prairie

(608) 837-9054

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