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.
Beverly A. Loomis
Sep 19, 2024
Stoughton, WI / Casa Grande, AZ - Beverly Ann Loomis peacefully passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024. Beverly was born August 19, 1934, in Mount Horeb, WI to Emma (Lehnherr) and Stanley Thronson. She was happily married to Dwayne Howard Loomis on April 21, 1956, and spent 59 wonderful years together.
Beverly graduated from Mount Horeb High School. Dwayne and...
Norman C. Brekken
Sep 19, 2024
Norman “Norm” Charles Brekken passed away on Sept. 19, 2024 . He was born on June 30, 1953 in Stoughton, Wisconsin. Norm was a lifelong resident of Stoughton, graduating from Stoughton High School in 1971. After growing up on the Brekken family farm, Norm worked for 35 years for the city. The majority of those years he served the community...
Doris Marie Fuelle
Sep 18, 2024
Born in Philadelphia, PA to Hannah (Thomas) and Adam Kalis. Doris grew up in Milwaukee Wisconsin until 1937. As WW2 clouds loomed, her father moved the family to the small farming community of Pound, WI. There she met her husband to be, Leland Fuelle, the boy next door. Lee helped Doris her with schoolwork, math in particular! They wed on...
Dr. Maxwell J. Rosenbaum
Sep 18, 2024
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Dr. Maxwell Judah Rosenbaum, 99, of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at his home. He was born February 12, 1925 to Louis and Clara Rosenbaum in Brooklyn, NY. They later moving to Fitchburg, MA where Max graduated from Fitchburg High School in 1943, and was drafted in the U.S. Army in September of that year.
Max served for...
Mary L. Buchholz
Sep 18, 2024
FITCHBURG – Mary L. Buchholz, beloved wife and mother, age 78, passed on to eternal life on September 18, 2024 at SSM Monroe Hospice Home. She was born on December 13, 1945 in LaPorte, Indiana, the daughter of Frank H. Stockhausen and Ruth Marie Stockhausen.
Mary is survived by her devoted husband, Ron; her sons Lauren (wife Lauren) and Geof; brothers...
Ernest "Ernie" L. Torgerson
Sep 18, 2024
A funeral service will be at 10:30 AM on Thursday September 26, 2024 at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 3325 E. Washington Ave. Madison, WI 53704 with Rev. Andre Frandle presiding. Burial will follow in Fayette, Iowa. Visitation will be from 9:30 AM until the funeral at funeral home on Thursday.
Cress Funeral & Cremation Service
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Madison (608) 249-6666
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Patricia Jean Gilfoy
Sep 17, 2024
MADISON – Patricia Jean (Mueller) Gilfoy, aged 78, passed away on September 17, 2024. She was born on July 10, 1946 to Don and Harriet (Kessenich) Mueller.
After Pat graduated from Edgewood High School, she pursued an LPN from Madison Area Technical College and began working at St. Mary’s Hospital in first the hospital nursery, then the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit....
Kathleen "Kathy" M. Plehn
Sep 17, 2024
Stoughton – Kathleen M. “Kathy” Plehn, age 80, passed away on Tuesday September 17, 2024, at Skaalen in Stoughton. She was born April 22, 1944, to the late Wilfred and Agnes (Schindhelm) Winters. Kathy graduated from Marquette University College of Nursing, and earned her master’s degree in nursing from University of Pennsylvania. She was a nurse practitioner teacher at MATC...
Megan Eileen Schuetz
Sep 16, 2024
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Megan Eileen Kelly Schuetz—a beloved mother, wife, and sibling—passed away on September 16, 2024 at the age of 69.
Megan was born on February 15, 1955 to Stephen and Irene Kelly. She grew up in Oak Lawn, IL, alongside her younger siblings: Margaret “Peggy” Kelly and Stephen Kelly. From a young age, Megan spent much of her time looking out...
Pamela Kay Winne
Sep 16, 2024
Pamela Kay Winne, age 73, passed away following a yearlong battle with Myleomafibrosis on September 16, 2024, at UW Hospital in Madison, WI. She was born on May 16, 1951, in Belvidere, IL, the daughter of Clifford and Patricia Winne. She married Terry Everson on July 2, 1990 in the Supreme Court chambers in the State Capital, with Chief Justice...
Ronald A. Leikness
Sep 16, 2024
Stoughton- Ronald Alan Leikness, Sr., age 85, passed away on September 16, 2024 surrounded by family in his home. He was born February 15, 1939, in Stoughton, Wisconsin, the beloved son of Clarence and Anna (Offerdahl) Leikness.
Ron’s life was defined by his commitment and service. He proudly served in the Army during the Korean War, a period he looked back...
Charles E. Vandergriff
Sep 16, 2024
Deerfield – Charles “Charlie” Vandergriff, 46, of Deerfield, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, September 16, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on March 15, 1978, in Peoria, IL, he was the son of Charles and Veronica (VanAcker) Vandergriff.
Charlie graduated from Elkhorn High School and met the love of his life, Stephanie, in 2005 while working at...
Marilyn Jean Ryan
Sep 16, 2024
Marilyn Jean Ryan, Madison, 82, was released from her struggle with a long illness on September 16, 2024. She leaves behind Larry, her devoted husband of sixty years, her loving son James (Manchester, MI), and her sister and lifelong confidante and kindred spirit, Susan Church (Donald) Halifax, Nova Scotia. She was predeceased by her beloved daughter Laura, forever cherished in...
Caroline Joan Lippincott
Sep 15, 2024
Caroline Joan Lippincott passed away on September 15, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin at the age of 84.
She was born in Stephen, Minnesota on June 26, 1940 to Roman and Regina Kuznia.
Caroline attended the University of North Dakota, where she received her degree in Education. After graduation she moved to Minneapolis and started teaching. Her passion for teaching eventually led her...
David Brian Kissinger
Sep 15, 2024
David Brian Kissinger, a beloved brother, son, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2024, at the age of 56, following a courageous battle with liver cancer.
Born on October 31, 1967, to Chris (Anderson/Kissinger) Roberts and Ken Kissinger, David was a joyful, kind, and curious child, full of energy, whose shenanigans landed him in the ER more than...
Timothy A. Draxler
Sep 14, 2024
A loving father, Timothy Alan Draxler, 65, passed away at his home on September 14, 2024 after a 3 year battle with cancer. Tim follows his wife Kathleen A. (Madsen) Draxler in death, whom he married on June 10, 1989; and will be dearly missed by his three sons, Michael, Alex and Sean.
He was born November 26, 1958, at St....
Keith Edward Muellenbach
Sep 14, 2024
Sun Prairie- Keith Edward Muellenbach, age 51, passed away on September 14, 2024 at home in Sun Prairie Wisconsin, after a valiant fight against colon cancer. In the days leading up to his death, Keith was surrounded by family and friends who came to show their love and support.
Keith was born on May 19, 1973 to Kevin and Kathy (Neumeyer)...
Ellen Bernice Merlis
Sep 13, 2024
Ellen Merlis, 79, of Sun Prairie, WI, passed away on September 13, 2024. Ellen Bernice Kowalcyzk was born in Chicago, IL on October 28, 1944, much of her childhood was spent in LaCrosse, and later, Kouts, Indiana. Ellen returned to Chicago for nurse’s training, and there met her husband, Tony Merlis, and several lifelong friends. Early in their marriage, Ellen...
James E. Stout
Sep 13, 2024
Madison- James E. Stout, age 78, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024 at his home after a battle with COPD. He was born in Richland County on March 30, 1946, the son of Thomas and Bernadine Stout. Jim graduated from Central High School. He worked many years at Montgomery Ward out of high school. During the years he lived...
Merle S. Sweet
Sep 13, 2024
Merle Sweet, age 81, passed away early on September 13, 2024, (the 10th of Elul 5784), at home in Madison, Wisconsin. The funeral will take place on Sunday, September 15th at 1:00 PM at Cress Funeral Home on 3610 Speedway Road, in Madison followed by burial at Forest Hill Cemetery. The service will be live-streamed at the following link: https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=52f1cfc4-deb2-4666-b155-5490c0517319
Merle...
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