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.
Julie Hellenbrand
Dec 12, 2024
Julie Lynn (Varebrook) Hellenbrand passed away peacefully due to complications from Sjogren’s Syndrome (Autoimmune Disease) and Kidney Disease. She passed at Unity Point Meriter Hospital on Thursday December 12, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Julie dedicated her life to serving others. She began her healthcare career as a dialysis technician before joining UW Hospital Carbone Cancer Center as a nursing...
Suzanne M. Zietz
Dec 12, 2024
Suzanne Marie Zietz, 96, of Middleton, Wisconsin, was called home by Jesus in the early morning on December 12th, 2024. Suzanne was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 21, 1928, to Ruby (Kemp) Gall and Fred Gall. She was a single child and loved deeply by her parents.
On New Years Eve in 1943, Suzanne met the love of her life...
David E. Lawson
Dec 12, 2024
David Lawson died peacefully at Agrace with Mary by his side holding his hand on December 12, 2024. His life was a blueprint of love, wisdom, and strength – a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, whose vision as an architect shaped not only buildings but the hearts of those fortunate enough to know him as a leader and mentor, he...
Judith "Judy" H. Saganski
Dec 12, 2024
Judith Haugen Saganski, age 69, passed away in her home surrounded by family on Thursday, December 12, 2024. She was born on May 1, 1955 in Stoughton, WI, the only daughter of the late Olaf T. and Dorothy (Gyland) Haugen.
Judy earned her Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1977 and her Master of Arts in...
Virginia B. Andrewjeski
Dec 11, 2024
Virginia B. Andrewjeski, aged 81, died on December 10. Her parents were Victor and Regina. She is survived by Victoria (Orlo) Peetz and three nephews: Steve (Julie), Mike (Lynn) and Dave (Sheley). The funeral service will be held on December 21, 2024. The family wishes to thank Rise Up, Inc. and Agrace Hospice and others that gave her such great...
Lawrence Clarence Gontarek
Dec 10, 2024
Lawrence “Larry” Clarence Gontarek, at 93, loving husband, father, papa and great-grandfather, passed away December 10, 2024, in Madison, Wisconsin. He was born on March 2, 1931, in Milwaukee, the only child of Joseph and Martha (Larkowski) Gontarek. Larry graduated from Pulaski High School in 1949 and attended UW Milwaukee and UW Madison.
He joined the U.S. Air Force during the...
Sue Luther Sliwa
Dec 8, 2024
Sue Luther Sliwa
July 27, 1946 – December 8, 2024
Sue Luther Sliwa passed away on December 8, 2024 at Dove Healthcare in Lodi, Wisconsin. Sue was proceeded in death by her husband Casimir (Casey) Sliwa, and her son Troy Luther. She is survived by her daughter Kym, her stepchildren Michael, Cassie, and James; her grandchildren Taylor, Alex, Elijah, Jenna, Alison, and...
Kathleen "Kitty" A. Rock
Dec 8, 2024
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Cress Funeral Service
1310 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
608-837-9054
Worth E. Tiffany
Dec 8, 2024
Worth Elton Tiffany was born on October 29, 1935 and peacefully entered his heavenly home on December 8, 2024 surrounded by family. He was born to Russell and Viola (Updike) Tiffany and enjoyed growing up on the farm where he learned to work hard, value family and be a good neighbor. He was also the master of opening doors for...
William Joseph Backes
Dec 8, 2024
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Madison, WI - William Joseph Backes, age 76, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at Agrace Hospice Center. He was born in New London, Wisconsin on June 12, 1948, the son of Morgan and Jane Backes.
Bill received his BS in Nuclear Engineering from University of Wisconsin – Madison, and his associate’s degree in respiratory therapy from MATC....
Harley Lee Young
Dec 7, 2024
Harley L. Young, 90, passed away peacefully on December 6th comforted by family and listening to his favorite jazz music.
Harley was born on February 19th 1934 in Harrisburg, Illinois, to Lucy Lee (Meadows) and Harley Ray Young. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Geology from the University of Illinois, Carbondale where he met the love of his life, Patricia (née...
Linda Gest
Dec 7, 2024
Linda Ann Gest, 71, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at home in Waunakee, WI. Linda was born in Madison, WI on June 19, 1953, to Robert and Wanda (Lipczynski) Swanson. Linda graduated from Madison East High School in 1971 and completed her associate’s degree in administration from Madison Area Technical College in the following years.
In 1974, Linda...
Surjit Kaushal
Dec 7, 2024
Surjit Kaushal, age 76, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at the Cress Center, 6021 University Ave., Madison, WI 53705.
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Bonnie Jean Riek
Dec 3, 2024
Bonnie Jean (Lentz) Riek, age 62, Madison, Wisconsin passed away December 3, 2024. She had been struggling with health issues for the past several years. She is survived by her husband, Dale. They celebrated 31 years of marriage in July. They were married on July 3, 1993.
Born January 24, 1962 in Eugene, Oregon to Dorothy Jeanne Samuelson and David Franklin...
Jim Towle
Dec 3, 2024
Stoughton- Jim Towle Sr., age 76, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at his home. He was born in Gary, Indiana on June 19, 1948, the son of Everett and Lucille Towle. Jim graduated from Edison High School in Gary, Indiana in 1966. Following his graduation, Jim served as a medic in the US Army, stationed in Germany....
David J. Schiefelbein
Dec 2, 2024
David J. Schiefelbein passed away peacefully on Monday, December 2, 2024 at Azura Memory Care in Stoughton, Wisconsin, lovingly surrounded by family. He was born in Madison, Wisconsin on October 17, 1953 to William and Dorothy (Thessin) Schiefelbein.
David attended McFarland Schools from kindergarten through high school graduation (1971). He was active in Boy Scouts, sports, band and choirs. Singing was...
Armond M. Gower
Dec 2, 2024
Armond M Gower of Madison, WI, passed away on 2 Dec ‘24. He was the son of Arthur and Myrtle Gower of Black River Falls, WI. He put a lot of living in his 92 years. He was an Aircraft Instruments Mechanic and served his country with distinction in the Air Force for 20 years, serving abroad in Korea, Vietnam,...
Barbara Sprenger
Dec 1, 2024
Despite her indomitable spirit and fierce determination, Barb lost her 3½ year battle with a rare and virulent strain of leukemia on Sunday December 1, 2024. Barb passed away, with her husband at her side, at Agrace Hospice Care, at age 69. Barb was born to Dr. Laurence Giles and Audrey Giles in San Francisco, CA on February 7, 1955....
Richard D. Hassler
Nov 30, 2024
In Loving Memory of Richard Dale Hassler
Richard Dale Hassler, known to friends and family as Rich, was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, son, and friend. He sadly passed away on the evening of November 30th after a fall outside his home in Madison, Wisconsin. He was 73 years young. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved...
Stanley L. Wilson, Sr.
Nov 30, 2024
Sun Prairie—Stanley L. Wilson, Sr., age 87, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024. Private services were held at Roselawn Memorial Park in Monona. In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family suggests donations to the veterans organization of the donor’s choice.
Cress Funeral Service
5801 Hwy 51, McFarland, WI 53558
608-838-0655
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