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.
Daniel Patrick Hagen
Feb 22, 2025
Daniel Patrick Hagen
Daniel Patrick Hagen passed away at 4:44pm on 2/22/2025 after bravely facing cancer for the past year. He was born on February 5th, 1957, in Elgin, Illinois, the eldest son of John Wellington Hagen and Virginia Louise (nee Hart) Hagen.
At 6’7” tall, Dan was a gentle giant to everyone who knew him. Humble, neighborly, generous, and non-judgmental, he...
Robert "Bob" Fleiner
Feb 21, 2025
Robert “Bob” Fleiner, devoted husband, father and grandfather departed this world peacefully on February 21, 2025. He was born at home on January 19, 1940 to William and Anna Fleiner in Waunakee, where he lived all his life. He grew up with a deep appreciation for hard work, resourcefulness, and community.
From an early age, Bob had a knack for mechanics,...
Sharon Rose Gehl
Feb 21, 2025
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Sharon R Gehl (Dunn), age 84, passed away peacefully, Friday, February 21, 2025, at Agrace Hospice Center. She was born on August 2, 1940, in Merrill, WI to Merlin Dunn and Charlotte (Trudeau) Dunn.
After graduating from Divine Savior High School, Sharon married her high school sweetheart, Edwin M. Gehl Jr. on August 22, 1959, at St. Catherine’s Church in...
Peggy Jean Schwarz
Feb 21, 2025
Margaret Jean “Peggy” Schwarz died on Friday, February 21, 2025, at age 95. She was born in Madison, Wisconsin on July 6, 1929, to Basil and Loretta (Schulgen) McGuine.
Born and raised on the isthmus in Madison, WI, Peggy was a graduate of St. Bernard’s, East High School, and Groves-Barnhart Business School. She was united in marriage to Joseph Schwarz at...
Arlene L. Nelson
Feb 21, 2025
Arlene Lena Phillips Nelson went peacefully to everlasting paradise on February 21, 2025. Arlene was born January 12, 1949, to her proud parents Arthur E. Phillips and Ruby W. Cato Phillips.
Arlene was the 2nd child entering the Phillips family. Arlene, along with her older sister Carol would help raise Randy, Cheryl, Arthur, and Mary Ann.
Arlene went to school in Evansville,...
Jennie Lynn Larson
Feb 21, 2025
Jennie Lynn Larson, age 74, passed away on February 21, 2025. She was born on November 2, 1950, to John and Flo (Clementi) Blazek in Madison, Wisconsin. Jennie grew up in the Greenbush neighborhood off Regent Street in downtown Madison. Her father, John, was a nurse at Madison’s Veterans Hospital, and her mother, Flo, worked at Webcrafters. Jennie’s parents didn’t...
Shirley M. Ryan
Feb 21, 2025
McFarland - Shirley M Ryan, age 80, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025. She was born on December 17, 1944, in Janesville, Wisconsin, to the late Carl and Norma (York) Henthorne. The family eventually moved to Madison and she graduated from Central High School in 1963. Shirley married James Edward Ryan on October 14, 1972, in Madison at Blessed...
Ann Carol Palmenberg, Ph.D
Feb 20, 2025
Ann Carol Palmenberg , Ph.D, of Madison, Wisconsin, and formerly of Nanuet, New York, passed away at her home on February 20, 2025, after a 13-year battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her sister and longtime research assistant. Born in Havre De Grace, Maryland on June 16, 1948, Ann graduated from Nanuet Senior High School, before earning her B.S....
Dr. Stanley Inhorn
Feb 19, 2025
Stan Inhorn was born in 1928 in Philadelphia, moving with his family to Cleveland, OH, when he was six years old. He graduated from Cleveland Heights High School in 1946, and enrolled in Cleveland's Western Reserve University (later renamed Case Western Reserve University), where he majored in chemistry. Upon graduation in 1949, Stan entered the Columbia University Medical School in...
Jennifer Lynn Favia
Feb 19, 2025
Reedsburg - Jennifer Favia, 43, died February 19, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on September 17, 1981, to parents Terry and Linda Lund. She attended college and became a paralegal; however she was born to be a mother. She married Adam Favia on September 1, 2006, and was the best partner anyone could imagine....
Earl N. Munson, Jr.
Feb 19, 2025
Earl was born January 30th, 1946, to Anita and Earl Munson. He passed away surrounded by love on February 19, 2025. Earl went by many names over the years. Often referred to as Junior by family, Pearl by friends, Brother, and husband. However, his favorites were Dad and Grandpa.
Earl loved his Wisconsin Sports! For many years you would find him...
Mary L. Otte
Feb 18, 2025
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Mary Louise Otte, born on March 26, 1938, in Freeport, Illinois, passed away at her home on February 18, 2025, in Madison, Wisconsin. She was 86 years old.
Mary was the beloved daughter of Lloyd and Hulda (Muegge) Otte of Lena, IL. She was the Valedictorian of her...
Kirsten Lynne Coan
Feb 18, 2025
Kirsten L. Coan, age 37, of Stoughton, passed away on Tuesday February 18, 2025, at Meriter Hospital from complications of pneumonia.
She was born on September 21, 1987, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, WI to Frederick and Katheryn (Keuper) Coan. Kirsten attended school in the Stoughton area School District, graduating from Stoughton High School in 2006. She worked in the...
Gary Hugé
Feb 17, 2025
Gary Hugé, 68, of St. Louis, passed away peacefully on February 17th, 2025 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, WI with his loving family at his bedside.
Gary was born on March 24th, 1956 in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Tom and Marjorie Huge. He attended Chaminade High School and met Mary Auffenberg in St. Louis when he was 19...
LaTasha D. Kollaszar
Feb 17, 2025
A gathering for family and friends will be from 2-4:00 PM on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Rebirth United Outreach Ministry, 958 W. Main Street, Sun Prairie, WI 53590.
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Cress Funeral Service
1310 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
608-837-9054
Delores Ann Wolter
Feb 17, 2025
Delores A. Wolter, née Eckstein passed peacefully at her home in Madison, Wisconsin on February 17, 2025, at the age of 89.
Known as Laurie by her friends and family. She was a devoted mother of 6 children, Mark Wolter Pittsburgh, PA, Diane Fowler Gantt, AL, Karen Wilson Cockeysville, MD, Kim Karow (deceased) Ft. Atkinson, WI, Lynn Potter, Middleton, WI, and...
Lloyd H. Lind
Feb 16, 2025
Lloyd H. Lind, age 87, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at his home in Melbourne, Fla., after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's disease.Lloyd was born on January 4, 1938, to John George Lind and Hildegarde (Kallenberger) Lind in Tacoma, Wash. As the son of a pastor, Lloyd had many fond memories of growing up surrounded by...
Margaret S. ‘Peg’ Jones
Feb 16, 2025
Margaret S. ‘Peg’ Jones passed away at home on February 16th after a long illness. Peg was born on January 14, 1946 to Elizabeth and Edwin Sterner in Oak Ridge, Tenn. where her father was working on the Manhattan Project. She was raised during her school years in Indianapolis, Ind. Peg married Bill Jones of Madison in 1970. She attended...
Barbara "Barb" Ann Wagner
Feb 16, 2025
Barbara “Barb” Ann Wagner
December 3, 1947 – February 16, 2025
Barb “Missy” Wagner, age 77, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by her family. She was born Dec. 3, 1947, the daughter of the late Victor and Lucille (Fass) Roelke. She attended St. Norbert’s Elementary School in Roxbury and graduated from Sauk Prairie High School....
Dennis "Denny" Burkeland
Feb 15, 2025
Sun Prairie - Dennis Burkeland, age 65, passed away on Saturday February 15, 2025. He was born on August 3, 1959 the son of Donald and Betty Burkeland. Dennis married Wendy List on April 25, 2014 in Dane County, WI.
Denny started in the Wisconsin Union Serviceman’s Apprenticeship Program in the early 1980’s. He finished his career as a Master Serviceman...
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