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.

Robert Kopp

Robert Kopp

Apr 1, 2018

Waunakee- Robert A. Kopp, age 76, died on Sunday, April 1, 2018, following a long illness. He was born on February 7, 1942, to Joseph P. and Rose A. (Meffert) Kopp on a farm in Waunakee in the Township of Westport, the youngest of 2 brothers and 4 sisters. He attended St. John's Parochial School and graduated from...

John Dipiazza

John Dipiazza

Apr 1, 2018

Madison- John S. DiPiazza, age 64, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, April 1, 2018 at Meriter Hospital. He was born in Madison on March 23, 1954, the son of Tony and Mary DiPiazza. On September 22, 1979 John married Linda Benson. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Linda; two sons, Travis...

Albert Oleson

Albert Oleson

Apr 1, 2018

MIDDLETON - Albert J. "Al" Oleson, age 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 1, 2018 after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was born on May 20, 1931, in Lodi, the son of Elmer and Edna (Thureen) Oleson. Albert was a 1950 graduate of Lodi High School. After graduation he attended the University of...

John Sveum

John Sveum

Mar 31, 2018

Madison - John Sveum, 71, passed away suddenly of a heart attack on March 31, 2018. He was born in Stoughton on January 10, 1947, the son of Arthur and Irene Sveum. He graduated from Stoughton High School in 1965. In 1967 John joined the military and was stationed in Germany. Upon his return to the United States,...

Joan French

Joan French

Mar 31, 2018

Joan Olsen French of Sheboygan and Madison, Wisconsin, and Naples, Florida, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 31. Joan was the daughter of Rosa Bodden Boyd of Grand Cayman, West Indies, and Edward F. Boyd, who was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and raised in Jamaica, British West Indies. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, on April 16, 1934,...

James Novy

James Novy

Mar 31, 2018

Our beloved father, family member and dear friend, James Michael Novy, age 71, died peacefully on March 31, 2018 after a brief illness, surrounded by his cherished family members. James was born on April 16, 1946, along with his much loved twin, Janice to Martha and Albin Novy in Madison, WI at St. Mary's Hospital. His twin sister,...

Gary Heiman

Gary Heiman

Mar 30, 2018

SUN PRAIRIE- Gary L. "Heimy" Heiman, age 61, passed away on Friday, March 30, 2018. Gary was born on July 29, 1956 in Columbus to Wayne and Marcella (Scheel) Heiman. He went on to graduate from Sun Prairie High School, Class of 1975. After high school, he worked various jobs all revolving around the farming life. For the...

Jacob Gustafson

Jacob Gustafson

Mar 30, 2018

Madison - Our son, Jacob Russell Gustafson, age 20, was born on the 4th of July, and died Friday, March 30, 2018, while on a study abroad program in Germany. He was an honor student at Grinnell College. He was working to become a psychologist, and was celebrating news of being accepted to a summer psychology position at...

Samara Seeley-Schreck

Samara Seeley-Schreck

Mar 29, 2018

Samara Sage Seeley-Schreck of Madison, Wisconsin was born on March 6, 2018, weighing 1lb, 1oz. She passed away in the arms of her parents on March 29, 2018 at Meriter Hospital in Madison at 23 days old. Samara was deeply loved and long awaited by her family. She was born early and tiny but mighty - full of...

Michael Rieser

Michael Rieser

Mar 29, 2018

Madison - Michael F. Rieser, passed away on March 29, 2018, at his home. He was 68 years old. Michael requested there be no obituary, but he did want to acknowledge and thank the people who helped him this past year. Primary among them is Dr. Rajguru at the Carbone Cancer Center, to whom he was immensely grateful....

Dolores Ramsey

Dolores Ramsey

Mar 29, 2018

Madison - Dolores Ann (Wallestad) Urrutia Ramsey, age 89, passed away in Madison, Wisconsin, on March 29, 2018, at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on April 22, 1928, in Madison, Wisconsin, the daughter of John Oscar Wallestad and Dorothy White Wallestad. Dolores Ramsey graduated from Madison West High School in 1946. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison,...

Blythe Oros

Blythe Oros

Mar 29, 2018

Madison - Blythe Gayle Oros was born on October 26, 2002, daughter of George and Danielle Oros of Madison, WI. Blythe left us on March 29, 2018. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents George and Patricia Oros of Flint, Michigan. Blythe was a source of quiet love and strength for those who knew her. She...

George Hunt

George Hunt

Mar 29, 2018

JANESVILLE-George Hunt, age 75, passed away on Thursday, March 29, 2018. Friends and family will gather from 1:00-3:00 PM on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Cress Funeral Home, 3325 E. Washington Ave., Madison 53704 with military honors to follow at 3:00 PM. Cress Funeral & Cremation Service 3325 E. Washington Ave. Madison, WI 53704 608-249-6666

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Moses Feltham

Moses Feltham

Mar 29, 2018

Moses Mosner Feltham, age twenty-one months, died Thursday, March 29, 2018 in Madison. He was born June 19, 2016 in Madison, son of Jakob Ernest Feltham and Blair Lauren Feltham. Funeral services at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at Cress Center. 6021 University Ave., Madison, WI 53705. Graveside service follows directly at Natural Path Sanctuary, 2299...

Deborah Luckhardt-Foster

Deborah Luckhardt-Foster

Mar 28, 2018

Deborah Lee Luckhardt-Foster, mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, sister-in-law, sister, cousin and friend, passed away at her home on Wednesday March 28, 2018. She fought a valiant battle with cancer for the past 2 ½ years and never lost her faith or hope. Her wish was to be home at her passing and that wish was granted with her family...

Sujuan Li

Sujuan Li

Mar 28, 2018

SuJuan Li passed away on on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at age 64. A gathering will be held from 8:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m on Monday, April 9, 2018 at Cress Funeral Home, 3610 Speedway Road, Madison. Burial will follow in Middleton Junction Cemetery, Middleton. Please share your memories. Cress Funeral & Cremation Service 3610 Speedway Road Madison...

Mary Scocos

Mary Scocos

Mar 27, 2018

Madison - Mary S. Scocos, age 96, died on Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at UW Hospital in Madison. She is the daughter of Spyros and Vasiliki Soldatos. Mary was born in the village of Gargalianoi, Greece, on June 13, 1921, the eldest of three children. Her family immigrated to the United States in the fall of 1922 and...

Catherine Sturm

Catherine Sturm

Mar 26, 2018

Catherine Louise Theisen Sturm, age 85, passed away on Monday, March 26, 2018 in Madison. She was born on March 11, 1933 in Fond du Lac to Henry and Vivian Theisen. There she married high school sweetheart, Dr. Rodney Sturm, on June 19, 1954. In 1955 she graduated from the University of Wisconsin School of Business as a...

James Breedlove

James Breedlove

Mar 26, 2018

Oregon/Stoughton - James Rodney "Rod" Breedlove, age 82, passed away peacefully but unexpectedly at his home on Monday, March 26, 2018. He was born on November 20, 1935 in West Virginia, the son of Pansy Breedlove. Rod was raised in Florida where he was a proficient swimmer, diver, hunter and fisherman. As a young boy, he was known...

Susan Dye

Susan Dye

Mar 26, 2018

Madison - Susan Ellen Dye, age 71, passed away on Monday, March 26, 2018 at St. Clare Hospice House in Baraboo. She was born on November 23, 1946 in Madison, Wisconsin, the daughter of William and Elizabeth (Oakey) Dye. Susan graduated from Middleton High School. She would go on to work for the Department of Motor Vehicles for...

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