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 Mae Davison

Beverly Mae Davison

May 23, 2024

Beverly Corbett Davison passed away peacefully May 23, 2024, at her home at Oakwood Village West in Madison WI.

She is survived by son Thomas C Davison (Robyn Sherry Davison), WI; daughter Carol Davison Turnbull (Paul), IL; grandchildren Andrew Davison (Stephanie) and William Davison (Frankie Powell); Alan Turnbull, Steven Turnbull; and great-grandchildren Aaron, Caroline and Everett Davison; and niece Susan Corbett....

Pamela Woodward

Pamela Woodward

May 23, 2024

Pamela Woodward, age 64, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024. She was born February 11, 1960 to parents Ruth and Belvin Woodward in Grand forks North Dakota. She was raised with her beloved sister Paula Kolinski. She later lived with her family in Waupaca, Wisconsin and as an adult moved to California and gave birth to her son Benjamin...

Maria Pilar Sundby

Maria Pilar Sundby

May 22, 2024

Stoughton- Maria Pilar Seral Farlete Sundby, age 85, entered into Heaven on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at her home after a brief illness. She was born in Zaragoza, Spain on April 21, 1939, the youngest of six children, to Mariano Seral and Maria Lucia Farlete. 

Maria grew up in Spain. She met the love of her life John H. Sundby while...

Patty Sonntag Neumueller

Patty Sonntag Neumueller

May 21, 2024

Our beloved Patty Sonntag Neumueller passed away on May 21, 2024 at the age of 73 after a challenging battle with Parkinson’s and Lewy body dementia and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

 



Patty was born in Fort Worth, Texas, in 1950. She grew up in Lakeside and attended Azle High School. After graduation, she attended the University...

Della Arlette Johnson

Della Arlette Johnson

May 21, 2024

Marshall/Sun Prairie- Della Arlette Johnson (née Sharpee), age 94, was joyfully reunited with her beloved "Theo" on May 21, 2024. Born on May 5, 1930, Della married Theodore James Johnson on June 16, 1956. They shared a loving marriage until Theo's passing on March 26, 2016.  

Della is lovingly remembered by her daughters, Roxanne (Brent) Boynton and Roseann (Doug) Spangler;...

Steve Mentel

Steve Mentel

May 21, 2024

Steve A. Mentel, age 51, born to eternal life on May 21, 2024.  He was born on February 9, 1973 to John and Mary (Frohna) Mentel.  Steve grew up in Greenfield, WI.  Steve loved playing the piano growing up.  Steve graduated from Pius XI High School, and UW-Whitewater, where he majored in Accounting.

Steve married the love of his life Heather...

Oscar "Weed" Swenson

Oscar "Weed" Swenson

May 21, 2024

Stoughton – Oscar “Weed” M. Swenson Jr., age 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at Azura Memory Care in Stoughton. He was born April 10, 1933, in Stoughton, WI to the late Oscar and Marie (Offerdahl) Swenson.

Weed served in Germany during the Korean War, contributing his skills and dedication to the military effort during that time. When...

Richard E. Zubke

Richard E. Zubke

May 20, 2024

Madison – Richard Earl Zubke, age 71, passed away on Monday May 20, 2024. He was born Nov. 10, 1952, in Beaver Dam to the late Gilbert and Ruth (Sudgen) Zubke. He grew up in Waupun and Beaver Dam and spent his time in Madison since 1996. He received his degree in Industrial Marketing from MPTC in Fond du Lac....

Ram Rakha Khullar

Ram Rakha Khullar

May 20, 2024

Ram Rakha Khullar, age 102, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 20, 2024 at UW Hospital with his family by his side in Madison, WI.  He was born on January 17, 1922, in Shekh Da Kote, Lahore.  He worked as a veterinarian for 50 years and continued to help animals through his retirement.  Ram lived an incredibly full life doting...

Michael Austin

Michael Austin

May 19, 2024

Middleton- Michael Austin, Age 79, passed away unexpectedly at his home May 19, 2024.

 

He was born on April 26, 1945 to Joseph and Ottilia (Ripp) Austin in Black Earth, Wisconsin. 

Mike graduated from Wisconsin Heights High School in 1964 and married the love of his life, Mary Derra on August 20, 1966.

He retired with 42 years at Madison Gas and Electric...

Sarah E. Walker

Sarah E. Walker

May 19, 2024

Albert Einstein said, "Energy cannot be created or destroyed; it can only be changed from one form to another."

Sarah Elizabeth Walker died, Sunday, May 19, 2024, of complications of diabetes. Sarah was born November 5, 1975 in Madison, Wisconsin. She is survived by wife, Carla, and daughter, Rhea.  Along with dogs Diva and Gigi and a cat, Shadow, they created...

Eugene L. DeVoe

Eugene L. DeVoe

May 18, 2024

Eugene passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Badger Prairie Health Care Center.  Geno was a skilled cribbage and dominoes player and enjoyed teaching others how to play. 

A memorial service for Geno will be at 1:30 PM on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at Badger Prairie Health Care Center, 1100 East Verona Avenue, Verona, WI 53593. We welcome you to share...

Barbara Jean Herrmann

Barbara Jean Herrmann

May 17, 2024

Barbara J. Herrmann passed away on May 17, 2024.  Arrangements are pending.  A full obituary may be available at a later date.  If you would like to be notified when an obituary is on our website, you can sign up for our email notifications at https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/mialinglist

We welcome you to share your thoughts and memories on Barbara's tribute wall.

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Margaret B. Benisch

Margaret B. Benisch

May 17, 2024

Sun Prairie / Columbus  - Margaret Benisch, age 72, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2024, surrounded by family, after a long battle with diabetes and kidney disease. 

 

Margaret was born on June 7, 1951, in Columbus.  She went on to live in Falls River where she enjoyed spending time with family, friends, and caring for her cats: Ebony and Bella....

Rev. Nancy T. Heimer

Rev. Nancy T. Heimer

May 16, 2024

To Live Stream Nancy's Service please follow this link: https://youtube.com/live/xLqlm79EKh4?feature=share

Reverend Nancy T. Heimer, was born March 27, 1931 to Lucille Osgood Townley-Tilson and W.H. Dermot Townley-Tilson in Winchester, Massachusetts. She died May 16, 2024 at home with her loving family. 

New England and her family legacy were important to Nancy.  As she aged, she often hearkened back to days in Winchester,...

Charlotte M. Scott

Charlotte M. Scott

May 16, 2024

Charlotte Mary Scott, age 85, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024.  She was born on April 12, 1939 in Madison, WI to Stanley and Mary (nee Stam) Gibson.   She graduated from Sun Prairie High School and then business school.  

On June 27, 1959 in Sun Prairie, she was married to the love of her life, Jackie Scott.  He...

Connie Lee Dettloff

Connie Lee Dettloff

May 15, 2024

Connie Lee Dettloff (born Abrahamson), a resident of Madison, WI, passed away on May 15th, 2024 of natural causes.



Mrs. Dettloff was born on February 6th, 1934 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin the daughter of the late Leroy Abrahamson and Peggy Abrahamson (Liebold)



Connie attended Beloit College and graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Madison where she was a member of Kappa Delta. Connie...

Brian J. Staben

Brian J. Staben

May 14, 2024

Brian J Staben, 68, of Baraboo, WI, passed away on May 14th, 2024 in Fitchburg, WI, due to complications with diabetes.

Brian was born on October 8, 1955, to Hans and Phyllis (Grebbert) in Clinton, IA. After graduating from Clinton High School in 1974, he followed in his dad’s footsteps and pursued a career at DuPont, Inc. He worked there for...

Lois G. Anderson

Lois G. Anderson

May 14, 2024

MADISON-Lois Gilbert Anderson, 97, of Madison, passed away on May 14, surrounded by family at Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge.

Lois was born on March 26, 1927, to David and Hazel Talbot in Chicago, Illinois. She graduated from Palatine High School in 1945 and pursued her passion for music at Northwestern University, where she majored in music education. At Northwestern, she met...

Gloria Benita Gutierrez Vidal de Terry

Gloria Benita Gutierrez Vidal de Terry

May 13, 2024



Gloria Benita Terry, age 76, of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away on May 13, 2024, at her home in Madison, Wisconsin.  She was born on January 2, 1948 in Trujillo, Peru, the second daughter of Santiago Rubén Gutierrez and Juana Luisa Vidal.  She married Paul W. Terry on Dec. 30, 1975, in Salt Lake City, Utah.  Gloria’s early years were spent...

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