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.
David T. Cuff
Nov 14, 2024
David Truman (Trueman) Cuff
August 14, 1923 - November 14, 2024
One of the very greatest members of The Greatest Generation passed peacefully at age 101, surrounded in love by his family, on November 14, 2024.
David Cuff was born August 14, 1923, in Portage, WI, to George Edward Napoleon Cuff and Estelle Frances (Moss) Cuff. He was the youngest of five siblings...
Marlin G. Marohl
Nov 14, 2024
Sun Prairie – Marlin Gerald Marohl, age 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday November 14, 2024, at Prairie Gardens Assisted Living in Sun Prairie. He was born February 3, 1935, in Cecil, WI to the late Carl and Anita (Schulz) Marohl. Marlin graduated from Oconto Falls High School in 1953. He served his Country for 2 years in the United...
Edward J. Prendergast
Nov 13, 2024
MADISON - Edward J. Prendergast, MD, 77 of Madison, WI, passed away at home surrounded by his family on November 13, 2024.
Ed was born in St. Louis, MO on August 5, 1947, the son of Francis and Loretta (Colvin) Prendergast.
Ed graduated from Chaminade College Preparatory School in St. Louis, MO in 1965. He graduated from Washington University, St. Louis with...
Sophie Marie Healy
Nov 13, 2024
Sophie M. (Bonanno) Healy, age 92, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at SSM St. Mary’s Health Care Center. Sophie was born on October 2, 1932 to Antonio and Antonina Bonanno in the Italian Greenbush Neighborhood of Madison.
Sophie lived her entire life in Madison and, together with her husband John, raise 6 children in the city. Sophie is survived...
Constance Fox
Nov 12, 2024
Constance Roberta Barnes Fox passed away on November 12, 2024 from heart failure. She was born to Robert H. and Christine Amalia (Legreid) Barnes on August 15, 1947 at St. Mary’s hospital in Madison, WI. Connie was baptized, confirmed, and married at Bethel Lutheran Church, Madison WI.
Connie graduated from Madison West High class of 1965. She attended UW-LaCrosse and UW-Madison...
Vincent Angelo Citarella
Nov 12, 2024
Our precious baby boy, Vincent Angelo Citarella was born on September 13, 2024 at 7:45 am, and passed away in the arms of his loving mother (Ashley Citarella), on November 12, 2024 at 7:55 pm, knowing nothing but love and kindness. He was just a few hours shy of being 2 months old.
Vincent was born at 24 weeks gestation at...
Kathleen Skelton
2024
Kathleen (Kay) B Skelton was born November of 1924 to George and Lillian Hacker in Racine WI, and passed away on November 12th 2024 just short of her 100th birthday.
She graduated from St. Catherine’s High School Racine, WI in 1942 and then attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison where she obtained a business degree in accounting in 1946.
She worked for IBM...
Jimmie Allen Lewis
Nov 11, 2024
Visitation will be from 10-11:00 am on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at Cress Funeral Home SUN PRAIRIE with a memorial service to follow at 11:00 am. If you are not able to join us in person, please register at the following link to view the service: https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=5b605799-0182-4677-82ba-674ab79130f8
Cress Funeral Service
1310 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
608-837-9054
Patricia A. Scudera
Nov 10, 2024
Patricia A. Scudera (Mullen), age 87, passed away peacefully in her home on November 10, 2024. She was born on April 25, 1937, to John and Leah (Ingwell) Mullen. Patricia graduated from Edgewood High School in 1955. Patricia went on to take business classes at MATC.
Patricia worked at WPS and finished up her career at Edgewood High School as the...
Richard J. "Rich" Murphy
Nov 9, 2024
Richard (Rich) J. Murphy, age 93, passed away peacefully while holding hands with Donna, his loving wife of 73 years, at Waunakee Valley Senior Living on Saturday, November 9th, 2024. Rich was born on March 15th, 1931, in Madison, WI to Raymond and Blanche (Buechner) Murphy. He married the love of his life Donna Marie (Lyneis) on September 15th, 1951,...
Roscile C. Maier
Nov 9, 2024
Roscile C. Maier, age 101 of Waunakee, went home to the Lord our God surrounded by family at Home Again Assisted Living in Waunakee on Saturday, November 9, 2024.
Roscile was born on April 15, 1923 to Hubert and Catherine (Laufenberg) Schulenberg in her home in Blue Mounds. At five years old her family moved to a farm in Cross Plains....
Booker T. Gardner
Nov 8, 2024
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Booker T. Gardner died at home surrounded by his family after a long illness of kidney disease. He was born on April 21, 1937 to Joe and Lue Ella (Harris) Gardner in Bourbon, Mississippi. He was the first born of their two sons.
Booker graduated from Pershing High School in...
Joyce M. Haugen
Nov 8, 2024
Joyce Mathilda (Klemp) Haugen, age 85 passed away on Friday November 08, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hospital after a brief illness surrounded by her loving family. Joyce was born on September 20th, 1939, in Janesville, WI, the daughter of Eric and Elaine (Kuhnert) Klemp.
Joyce graduated from Janesville Senior High School in 1958. She was active in the Orchestra where she...
Georgia Wagner
Nov 8, 2024
Georgia Wagner was born on May 14th, 1943 in Des Moines, IA. She attended the University of Wisconsin (Madison) where she earned a B.S. degree in history. After both her children were in school full time, she went back to the U.W. and also earned an M.A. in landscape architecture. She worked for the State of Wisconsin in the coastal...
Nancy Winton
Nov 6, 2024
Madison, WI: Nancy Jean (Bockover) Winton (nee Christopher), age 94, left this world behind and went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 6th, 2024, after dying peacefully in her sleep at the Waunakee Valley nursing home.
Nancy was passionate about family and food, and when asked what she was proud of, she replied:
“Being the mother of five children,...
Mary Katherine Dussling
Nov 6, 2024
Mary Katherine Dussling, age 69, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at UW hospital after a brief illness. Mary was born in Shawano, Wisconsin on June 29, 1955 to Bernard and Marie Dussling (nee Piehl).
She grew up in Bonduel, Wisconsin, the youngest of four children. Mary attended schools in Bonduel, graduating from Bonduel High School in 1973. She attended UW...
Harrison "Joe" Mozel McDonald
Nov 5, 2024
Harrison “Joe” Mozel McDonald, 92, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024. He was born in Archer, FL on January 7, 1932 to Harrison Mozel Mills and Marian Emma Mills (McDonald) and adopted by his (Uncle) Gordon Southworth McDonald and (Aunt) Loreata Adelaide (Bolt) McDonald of Dixon, IL.
He married Mary Suzanne Walker. She preceded him in death in 1967. He later...
Lisa A. Parker
Nov 5, 2024
Lisa A. Parker was a beloved nana, mother, and wife over her 58 years. She passed away in her home on Tuesday November 5th, 2024. She was born on February 3rd, 1966, in Portage WI, the daughter of James Falk and Patricia (Upham) Johnson.
Lisa and Dale crossed paths a couple years after school at East Madison High School at a...
Judith A. Olson
Nov 5, 2024
Judith “Judy” A. Olson (nee Leidig), age 74, passed away at Marshfield Medical Center in Beaver Dam and was reunited in heaven with her husband, Dan, on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. She was born on June 8, 1950, in Baraboo to Lavern and Gladys (Berndt) Leidig. As a child, Judy enjoyed going to the family farm where she would ride...
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