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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
May 8, 2020
Cress Funeral & Cremation Service
3325 E. Washington Ave.
Madison (608) 249-6666
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
May 8, 2020
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Cress Funeral & Cremation Service
1310 Emerald Terrace Sun Prairie
(608) 837-9054
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