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.
Richard H. Cresswell
Aug 10, 2025
Richard H Cresswell, age 81, a resident of Madison, WI passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025. He was born October 18, 1943, in Worthington, MN to the late Phillip H. and Ruby Knapp Cresswell. Richard is survived by his constant companion, sole mate and partner, Susan Case, and her daughter, Erica. He is also survived by his only sibling,...
Frances Johnson
Aug 10, 2025
Frances R. Johnson, age 98, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025 at Oakwood University Woods. She was born on October 27, 1926 in Gillespie, Illinois, the only child of Frank Rice and Emily Bess Rice (nee Kirkwood). After high school graduation in Gillespie, Frances graduated from Blackburn College with an Associate degree in 1946 and from Washington University in...
Jeanne Loomis Rayne
Aug 10, 2025
Jeanne Loomis Rayne (11/10/1935-8/10/2025)
Jeanne was born in Omaha, NE, the youngest of three, to Arthur L. and Genevieve K. Loomis. In her younger years she was an avid reader, active in community organizations, animal lover, and ran her own library for her neighbors. After graduation from Central High School, she attended Duke and earned her bachelor’s degree from University of...
Jean M. Sproule
Aug 9, 2025
Jean M. Sproule passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 9, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family just two weeks after celebrating her 96th birthday. Jean was born July 26, 1929, a child of the Great Depression, to Forrest and Hazel (Carradine) Kelm in Janesville.
Jean grew up on a farm near Evansville, WI, and learned her strong work ethic...
Marvin F Meissen
Aug 9, 2025
Marvin F. Meissen, age 88, dedicated family man, a devoted educator, mentor, and military officer, passed away on August 9, 2025, leaving behind a profound legacy of service, scholarship, and a deep commitment to education. His life was marked by a devotion to family, learning, leadership, and community.
Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Great Grandpa, science educator, military leader, school leader, were roles...
Bo Wink
Aug 8, 2025
Bo Wink passed away peacefully on August 8,2025. He was born on October 7, 1971, in Yankton, South Dakota. He grew up south of Benson, Arizona on the Cascabel Ranch. His family moved to Davis, California during his middle school years. Bo graduated from Consolidated A&M High School in College Station, Texas. He loved playing football and being with friends....
Marian Balch
Aug 8, 2025
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Marian passed away peacefully on August 8th, 2025. She was born in West Allis, WI on February 20th, 1935, to Clifford and Alta (Diller) Carlson.
Growing up near the State Fair Park, Marian was an ambassador for several years. She loved this job and met...
Denis "Denny" W. Ehrler
Aug 8, 2025
Denis "Denny" W. Ehrler, 61, of Sun Prairie, WI, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 8th, 2025, with his wife and two daughters by his bedside.
Denny was born August 11th, 1963, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Arthur Ehrler and Marla (Shupe). Denny was a 1981 graduate of Brooklyn High School and furthered his education at Kent State University where he studied...
Arlene Joyce Fiess
Aug 8, 2025
Arlene J. Fiess, age 85, found eternal peace on Friday, August 8, 2025. She was born on April 3, 1940 near Westfield, WI to Otto and Ethel (Johnson) Brakebush. She was a 1958 graduate of Westfield High School and went on to graduate with her beautician’s license a year later. She married David R. Fiess on September 8, 1962.
Arlene was...
Gurena M. Linnerud
Aug 7, 2025
Stoughton – Gurena M. Linnerud, age 79, passed away on Thursday August 7, 2025, at her home in Stoughton. She was born November 24, 1945, in Stoughton to the late Louis and Theodora (Holtan) Meyer as their only child. She attended UW Oshkosh and was in the Chi Omega Sorority. She married Phillip O. Linnerud on June 23, 1991.
Gurena spent...
Brenden David Hafner
Aug 5, 2025
Brenden D. Hafner, age 42, passed away on August 5, 2025 at St. Mary’s Hospital in the loving arms of his mother and sister. He was born on November 18, 1982 in Madison, the beloved son of Kathleen (Schroud) Hafner and the late David L. Hafner.
Brenden graduated from Poynette High School in 2001 and dedicated his life to his family’s...
Jessa N. Goetz
Aug 5, 2025
Jessa Nicholson Goetz, age 42, of Middleton, passed away on Tuesday, August 5th, 2025 at her home. She was born October 11th, 1982 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the daughter of Wes and Judy Lutz. She married James Goetz on April 9th, 2016 in Chicago.
Jessa received an undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan at only 20 years old, and quickly...
Todd W. Pink
Aug 5, 2025
Todd W. Pink, age 46, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. He was born on January 12, 1979 in Lancaster, Wisconsin to Clem and LuAnn (Schneider) Pink. He was a 1997 graduate of Lancaster High School. After high school, he attended Southwest Technical College and earned degrees in Welding and CNC Machining. Most recently, Todd was working in manufacturing...
Al Nettum
Aug 4, 2025
Alvin D. “Al” Nettum, 72, of Stoughton passed away on August 4, 2025 at home.
He was born on September 18, 1952 to Donald and Vera (Fishbeck) Nettum.
Al is survived by his children, Keith Nettum, Brianna Pautz; siblings, Veronica (Stephen) Dengel, Karine (Donald) Aslakson, James (Julie) Nettum, Nancy Nettum Wuennenberg, Julie (Robert) Schuyler, Donald S. Nettum; also survived by his nieces,...
Victor L. Galindo
Aug 2, 2025
Victor Lee Galindo, 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 2, 2025. Born on December 23, 1934 in Pittsburgh, Kansas, Victor was a devoted husband to Alice Galindo; loving father to Alan Galindo, Andy (Kim) Galindo, and Sonja (Steve) Flowers; a loving grandfather to Justin (Erin) Tanksley, Colin (Haley) Galindo, Logan (Kat) Polack, Devin Galindo, LJ Luthringer, Kelli Luthringer, and...
Kathleen "Kathy" Johanna Aho Bruss
Aug 2, 2025
Kathleen “Kathy” Johanna Aho Bruss passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025, in Waunakee, Wisconsin, with her children by her side. Kathy was born in Biwabik, Minnesota, to Edwin and Minerva (Koskela) Aho. She was raised in Embarrass, Minnesota, where she graduated from high school. She went on to earn a degree in Business Education from the University of Minnesota...
Robert G. Lee
Aug 2, 2025
Robert G. Lee, “Bob” died peacefully at the age of 95 on August 2, 2025, surrounded by his family in Madison. Bob was born on July 27, 1930, to Lester and Eleanor Lee. The oldest of four siblings, he grew up in the Nakoma neighborhood where he learned his passion for golf and all things UW Badgers.
Bob loved his Norwegian...
Don R. Hanson
Aug 1, 2025
Donald Russell Hanson was born November 18, 1944 at St. Mary's Hospital, Madison, WI, to Russ & Adeline (Lothe) Hanson. Don passed away peacefully on August 1, 2025 at the same hospital. Don was 80-years-young, with a strong faith, outliving 4 different cancers since age 48!
From his youth, Don was an avid outdoorsman. He was also an athlete & sports...
John "Jack" Vincent Kruchten
Jul 31, 2025
John “Jack” Vincent Kruchten, age 75, of Cross Plains passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025 during a rehab stay in Verona.
Jack was born to Albert and Mahala (Dohm) Kruchten minutes behind his twin sister, Jean, on December 30,1949. He graduated from Wisconsin Heights High School and then from Madison Area Technical College with an associate degree in Auto Mechanics....
Diane Ann Firari
Jul 30, 2025
Diane Ann Firari, 92, of Madison passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at her home.
Diane was born on March 14, 1933 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Adam and Mabel (Shineldecker) Hartman. After graduating from Portage High School, Diane attended St. Olaf College in Minnesota in 1954. She then worked in the Art Department of Northwestern Mutual Insurance.
Diane was a member...
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