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.
Mary Zillman
Jul 28, 2024
Mary Morris Revell Zillman, age 77, died on Sunday July 28th in the home she grew up in, surrounded by love. Born January 15th, 1947 in Madison, WI.
Mary was the backbone of the wil-mar neighborhood and the heartbeat of Harvey terrace and the house she lived in nearly all her life. A teacher and educator at Marquette elementary nearby who...
Shirley Ann Schmitz
Jul 28, 2024
Shirley Ann Schmitz, age 91, of Waunakee passed away on July 28, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, WI. She was born on Oct. 24, 1932 in Madison, the daughter of William “Butch” and Rosalia (Sally) Schmitz.
Shirley worked for National Guardian Life Ins. Co. until her retirement. She loved time spent bowling with her friends and traveling with her...
David Robert Thomas
Jul 28, 2024
Stoughton- David Robert Thomas, age 87, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born in Wood County on September 21, 1936, the youngest of four children, to John and Grace Thomas.
David graduated from high school in Auburndale. On June 23, 1958 he married Janet Gaffney. Together they enjoyed raising their five children and...
Harold R. Siekert
Jul 27, 2024
Harold R. Siekert died on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at Sebring Assisted Living in Madison, Wisconsin.
He was born at the home of his parents, Ernest and Linda (Baerwald) Siekert, in the town of Wellington, Monroe County, Wisconsin, on August 18, 1928. Harold graduated from Kendall High School in 1946. He then went on to serve his country in the U.S....
Allan N. Hanson
Jul 26, 2024
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Allan Hanson, who left us on July 26, 2024 at the age of 77. A proud UW-Platteville art major graduate, Allan was a talented chef known for his culinary creations and a devoted farmer with a passion for nature and agriculture. He also enjoyed building computers and creating websites as he...
Alfred B. "Bill" Wiercioch
Jul 24, 2024
Bill Wiercioch, 89, died on July 24, 2024, in Madison Wisconsin, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s. He was born in Detroit, Michigan, on August 19, 1934, to the late Wojciech and Laura Wiercioch.
Bill’s wife of 53 years, Ann, predeceased him, as did his siblings Sylvia Wiercioch, Arthur (Benny) Wiercioch, Florence (Corky) Kuk, and Albert (Al) Wiercioch; and his niece...
Kenneth C. Brunner
Jul 24, 2024
Kenneth C. Brunner
90
Middleton
Kenneth C. Brunner, age 90, of Middleton, WI passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, WI. He was born on September 27, 1933 in Madison, Wi. the son of Leopold and Hilda Brunner. He married Julie Anna (Kalscheur) Brunner on April 25, 1957
Ken was raised on a typical Cross Plains family farm where...
Kathleen Mayland
Jul 24, 2024
Kathleen Mayland passed away on July 24, 2024 at the age of 95. Born in Racine, Wisconsin, she married Arthur Mayland in 1948 and then moved to Madison.
Music brought her and Art together when they met while playing in a dance band. Her life revolved around her family and home. She cared for and strongly advocated for her oldest daughter,...
Nancy L. Richter
Jul 24, 2024
Nancy Lee Richter, age 85, passed away on Wednesday,.July 24, 2024 at UW hospital in Madison. She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on August 29, 1938, the daughter of Arthur and Florence Barkow. She worked as a school teacher at Schenck Middle School until she retired in 1996.
She is survived by her son, Jeffrey (Keri) Richter; grandchildren, Jeffrey, Tina and...
Genevieve "Genny" Greiber
Jul 24, 2024
Genevieve “Genny” Greiber, 96, of Madison, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2024. Born September 26, 1927, she was the fourth child of George and Elizabeth Karls of Waunakee, WI. Genny married Herman Greiber on May 3, 1949, and enjoyed 63 years of loving marriage.
Genny had many skills and talents which define her long life. Seasonal demands of the farm,...
Louise J. Novotny
Jul 23, 2024
MIDDLETON
Louise Joanne Novotny passed away on July 23, 2024, at the age of 89. She was the daughter of Joseph and Johanna Eenigenburg and the youngest of nine siblings. Growing up in Chicago, Louise married Donald W. Novotny in 1954, when they were both 19 years old. Shortly after, they moved to Madison, Wisconsin, where Donald pursued a career as...
Aleisha N. Bell
Jul 23, 2024
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Cress Funeral Service
1310 Emerald Terrace
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
608-837-9054
Lois M. Pfister
Jul 23, 2024
Lois Pfister, age 87, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2024 with family by her side as a result of her abdominal aortic aneurysm. She was born on December 14, 1936, in Madison, WI, the daughter of Ernest and Mildred Jackson. She attended St. James grade school and is a graduate of Edgewood High School in 1955 and Edgewood College...
Barbara Carolyn Saturley
Jul 21, 2024
Barbara Carolyn Saturley, age 77, of DeForest, WI entered eternal life on Sunday, July 21, 2024. She was born on January 1, 1947, in Golden Pond, KY to Jesse Ray Snyder and Mary Elizabeth (Hawkins) Snyder. She married Barry Saturley on August 7, 1971, in Hopkinsville, KY.
Barbara grew up in an area of Kentucky known as Between The Rivers with...
John Manford Cain
Jul 21, 2024
John M. Cain, 92, passed away July 21, 2024, from heart failure at home surrounded by his family.
John was born in 1932, to Manford and Pearl Cain, in Morrison, Illinois. When he was in high school, his family moved to a farm in Granton, Wisconsin. He worked for a year and then put himself through UW- Madison, majoring in soil...
Eunice Irene Anderson
Jul 20, 2024
The Milwaukee Brewers lost their biggest fan when Eunice Anderson went peacefully to our Lord on July 20, 2024, surrounded by her family and Skaalen Assisted Living and Agrace staff. Eunice was born in Madison, WI, on November 10, 1926, to Lennie and Marion Bronte, and grew up with her four brothers on their family farm in Pleasant Springs, WI....
Michaeline M. Fardy
Jul 19, 2024
Michaeline (Micki) Fardy passed away on Friday, July 19th, 2024, at the age of 76 with her son, Andy, and his wife, Sarah by her side. Micki was born on July 30th, 1947. She was the 13th and final child of Bill and Beryl McGettigan. She grew up in Mineral Point before moving to Madison and graduating from West High...
Gordon Samuelsen
Jul 19, 2024
****For those unable to attend Gordon's Mass in person, you may view the Mass via live stream at the following link: www.youtube.com/c/StThomasAquinasChurchMadison
Gordon Samuelsen, age 104, of Madison died on July 19, 2024, of natural causes. He was born in Milwaukee in June, 1920, son to Herman and Erna Samuelsen. After graduating high school in West Allis, Gordon moved to...
Fidelis Ann "Dellie" Endres
Jul 19, 2024
It is with a heavy heart we share the passing of Fidelis Ann “Dellie” Endres. Dellie was born on November 23, 1927, to Leo and Rose (Wagner) Meier. She grew up on the family farm in Ashton. One of her many chores was ringing the bells each morning for St. Peter’s church, which required her to run through the cemetery...
Elsie Tormaschy
Jul 17, 2024
Elsie was born to George and Barbara (Beckler) Messmer on July 25, 1938 on their family farm near Hirschville, ND.
She was one of nine children, so there were always shenanigans. When the parents would go to Dickinson, each child eagerly awaited their turn to go along with the promise of a dime to spend and the thrill of the trip...
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