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.
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
Jun 3, 2020
A full obituary will appear here soon.
Cress Funeral & Cremation Service
3325 E. Washington Ave.
Madison (608) 249-6666
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
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
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
Jun 2, 2020
No services are planned at this time.
Cress Funeral & Cremation Service
206 W. Prospect Stoughton
(608) 873-9244
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
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
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...
Reginald Copas
May 31, 2020
Copas, Reginald Robert (Bob)
Middleton: Reginald Robert (Bob) Copas passed away on May 31, 2020 at Attic Angels. He was born on March 9, 1931 in Wauzeka to Louis and Irma (Kuchenbecker) Copas. He graduated from Wauzeka High School in 1949. He was drafted in the U.S. Army in 1952 during the Korean War and was stationed...
James Koran
May 30, 2020
SUN PRAIRIE – James L. Koran age 58, died on Saturday May 30, 2020 at home. He was born on September 14, 1961 in Racine, WI, the son of Susan L. Koran and the late Richard L. Koran. Jim graduated from Sun Prairie High School in 1980 and received his Associate Degree from Madison Area Technical College in 1982....
Richard Klongland
May 30, 2020
Richard J Klongland, age 67, passed away after a strong and courageous battle with lung cancer. Richard was born on June 16, 1952 to Beverly and Richard Klongland.
He married the love of his life, Jeanne, on April 18th, 1973 and they spent 47 wonderful years together until his passing. Rick enlisted in the United...
Carol Wahlin
May 30, 2020
Stoughton- Carol Laufenberg Wahlin, age 83, of Stoughton, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2020 surrounded by her family. Carol was born in Madison on June 12, 1936, the daughter of Peter and Leona (Ripp) Laufenberg. A Madison native, Carol grew up on Broom Street and was a 1954 graduate of Central High School. She described her childhood as...
Mary Vance
May 29, 2020
Mary Ann Vance, 73, of Middleton passed away peacefully Friday morning, May 29, 2020, at Agrace HospiceCare in Madison after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.
She was born Oct 5, 1946, in Viroqua, to Orin H. and Dorothy J. (Otto) Vance. Mary attended school at Brush Hollow in Avalanche before moving into Viroqua in 1960 where...
Georgene Wegener
May 26, 2020
Georgene Wegener, of Verona, WI passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 while recovering from a recent hospitalization. She was 83. Inside every older woman is a younger one wondering what the hell happened, and that was Georgene. Sharp, funny, and fiercely opinionated to the end.
She never stopped missing her late husband Fred, who preceded...
Raymond Veloff
May 26, 2020
Raymond Douglas Veloff, Butch to his family, left this earth on May 26th. Ray was born on January 6, 1944, to Theodore and Arlene Veloff. He will be truly missed by his family, wife of 53 years, Judy Bender, daughters Stephanie Rae Histed (Robin) and Julie Anne Helmer (Derek), his grandchildren McKenna Rae Histed and Sebastian Robin Histed and...
Helen Zander
May 26, 2020
Helen Zander, at age 95 changed her angel status from earth to heaven on Tuesday May 26th 2020. Helen was born in Mt Vernon, Wisconsin. In 1945 she married Raymond Zander, and they were married for 60+ years. In 1948 they purchased the Zander family farm in Deerfield, Wisconsin where they lived for 50+ yrs and raised their 13...
Ilene Laufman
May 26, 2020
On Tuesday, May 26, 2020, Ilene Princer Laufman, loving wife, sister, mother of three children and grandmother of seven grandchildren, passed away at the age of 74. Ilene was born on June 8, 1945 in New York to Therma and Dr. Ellis Princer. She received her education degree from SUNY Cobleskill and the University of Arizona. On June 16,...
Joseph Collins
May 26, 2020
Joseph Collins died on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at Waunakee Manor. He was born in Madison on December 25, 1928 to Walter and Rose (Blaser) Collins. He married Arlene Dohm on June 26, 1952 and they lived on their farm in the Roxbury area. Joe retired from Oscar Mayer and always enjoyed his home in Roxbury. His enjoyment showed...

William Curley
May 26, 2020
William Christopher Curley born December 28th, 1979 in Madison, Wisconsin, passed away May 26, 2020, at the age of 40 in Madison, Wisconsin. He passed away unexpectedly from an undiagnosed heart condition. Chris enjoyed going golfing with his friends and family. He also spent many weekends practicing baseball with his son, Christopher Curley. Almost every Tuesday he would go...
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