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.
Donna Meier
Aug 21, 2016
Donna Marie "Bres" Meier died on August 21, 2016 at Sebring Memory Care from failing health due to dementia. The only girl and oldest child of three, Donna was born in Waukon, Iowa to Clement and Ella (Phelan) Bresnahan on May 8, 1931. She graduated from St. Mary's High School in Prairie du Chien and promptly moved to...
Mary Powers
Aug 20, 2016
In honoring Mary's wishes there will be no obituary or services. Please feel free to leave a tribute for the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Agrace HospiceCare, 5395 East Cheryl Parkway, Fitchburg, WI 53711 Cress Funeral Home 1310 Emerald Terrace Sun Prairie, Wisconsin 608-837-9054
Eleanor Peabody
Aug 20, 2016
Eleanor Jeanette Peabody was born sleeping at 4:05am on August 20, 2016 at Meriter Hospital, Madison, WI. We held onto your tiny body as long as we could, and in the future we will meet your soul. Play with the angels, my sweet Ellie. Survived by her loving family, parents Joseph and Hayley Peabody, sister Beatrice "Bea", maternal...
Robert Whitlock
Aug 20, 2016
Robert Howard Whitlock came into this world February 2nd, 1964 - a brilliant light, creative, engaged, and always engaging. He loved music, art, and he loved being with people. He was that rare soul who, no matter where he was in the world, a stranger by morning might well be a friend by the end of the day....
Nicholas Reding
Aug 19, 2016
Please follow this link to Nicholas's obituary: http://www.informedchoicefunerals.com/obituary/157441/obit/
Lorraine French
Aug 19, 2016
Lifelong Waunakee resident, Lorraine French, 94, passed away with her daughters at her side. Lorraine was our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend. There was rarely an occasion in our family that mom did not attend. She was there with her loving smile for every holiday, every birthday, every graduation, every occasion that we celebrated. The kids always...
Jack Servi
Aug 19, 2016
Jack Paul Servi, age 16, passed away on August 19, 2016. He was born March 23, 2000, in Milwaukee, WI, son of Jon and Michelle ( Boettcher) Servi. Jack in the fall would have been entering his junior year at Sun Prairie High School. He was the beloved son to Jon (Jackie) Servi and Michelle Servi; loving brother...
Daniel Lenoble
Aug 19, 2016
Delavan - Daniel Reinheart LeNoble, 63, of Delavan died with his family at his side on August 19, 2016. The son of John LeNoble and Carol Phillips. He married Verna Marzinzik in 1979 in Fremont, WI. He was a member of First Ev. Lutheran Church in Elkhorn WI, a US Army Veteran and a member of American Legion...
William Simmons
Aug 18, 2016
Madison - William "Will" M. Simmons, age 27 beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew and best friend William Simmons died unexpectedly in his sleep on Thursday, August 18, 2016 morning of unknown causes. William touched many lives, always for the better. He was an explorer, world traveler, soccer player, scuba diver, musician. His indomitable and adventurous spirit was an...
Judith Kittleson
Aug 18, 2016
Stoughton - Judith Mary Kittleson (Petty), age 72, of Stoughton, peacefully passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2016, at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. She was born on April 21, 1944 in Stoughton, the daughter of Ben and Alice (Hildebrandt) Petty. She married the one love of her life, DuWayne Kittleson, on September 12, 1964, in Stoughton. Her...
Jerome Shapiro
Aug 18, 2016
Madison - Jerome L. Shapiro, age 91, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2016. Cress Funeral Service is serving the family. Cress Center 6021 University Ave Madison, WI 53705 608-238-8406
Lucile Krug
Aug 17, 2016
Lucile Krug, age 100, of Milwaukee, died on Wednesday, August 17. She and her twin sister were born on September 21, 1915 in Glen Ellyn, Illinois to Ralph and Mabel Ransom. Her great smile and passion for life will be remembered by her nieces and nephews: Dr. C. R. Gallistel (Rochel Gelman), Dr. Lucie Colvin Seward (Theodore), Susan...
Kathryn Bissen
Aug 17, 2016
Kathryn "Katie" Leone (Cobleigh) Bissen passed away peacefully on August 17, 2016, with her family by her side. She was 96 years old. A Memorial Service will be held at Cress Funeral Home, 3610 Speedway Road in Madison, on Monday, August 22, at 11:00a.m. Katie was born on November 11, 1919, to Clarence and Nina (Lien) Johnson in...
Jeffrey Turner
Aug 17, 2016
MADISON - Jeffrey R. "Jeff" Turner, age 60, passed away unexpectedly from cardiac failure at his home on Wednesday, August 17, 2016. Jeff was born November 24, 1955 in Wyoming, Illinois to Charles "Lee" Helle and Phyllis Turner. From a young age, Jeff, the eldest son, sheltered and cared for his mother and siblings. His love for cars...
Jean Lewis
Aug 17, 2016
MADISON Jean Elaine (Stehr) Lewis died on August 17, 2016 at the age of 90. Jean was born in Madison, Wisconsin on January 25, 1926, to Herman Henry Stehr and Marie Lucinda (Sparks) Stehr. She was married to John Jacob Lewis for over 60 years. Jean worked at Manchester's Department Store in downtown Madison for most of her...
Walter Schacht
Aug 17, 2016
Springfield Corners - Walter F. Schacht, age 85, passed away Wednesday, August 17th 2016 at the William S. Middleton Memorial VA Hospital. Walter was born in Baraboo, Wisconsin to the late Walter and Gladys Schacht and attended Baraboo High School. He worked for several years at Badger Ordinance and then as a carpenter. Walter is survived by his...
Godfrey Helt
Aug 16, 2016
Godfrey J. Helt, 93, of Dane passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 16, 2016, at Waunakee Manor. He was born March 25, 1923, in Ashton to William and Rose (Ripp) Helt. He married Rosella Lambert on May 28, 1949. Godfrey was a lifetime farmer who devoted time to local government by serving on the Town of Dane board...
Kelly Shadel
Aug 15, 2016
Kelly Michael Shadel, age 58, passed away unexpectedly of a heart condition at his home in Madison WI; August 15th 2016. He was born April 19th, 1958 in Janesville, son of Stuart L. Shadel Jr and Bette (Lusby) Shadel of Milton, WI. A talented athlete and musician, Kelly graduated from Milton High School in 1976. A gifted trumpet...
John Laubmeier
Aug 14, 2016
Waunakee-John W. Laubmeier passed away peacefully on August 14 at Agrace HospiceCare surrounded by his family. John was born on July 26, 1950. In September 2014, John was diagnosed with brain cancer. Since that date, he was blessed with a multitude of memories and acts of kindness from the many people whose lives he touched. He is survived...
Peter Ripp
Aug 14, 2016
WAUNAKEE - Peter Alan Ripp, age 25, passed away on Sunday August 14, 2016 as a result of an auto accident. Peter was born April 7, 1991 in Madison to Mark and Mary Ripp. He was a 2009 graduate of Waunakee High School. Peter proudly served his country in the Army National Guard for 5 years. He had...
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