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.
Ronald Bernard Byrnes
Dec 12, 2025
Ronald Bernard Byrnes, age 76, of Waunakee, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 12, 2025, at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, surrounded by the love and presence of his family. A devoted husband, father, papa, brother, veteran, and friend, Ron lived a life defined by loyalty, hard work, and a deep appreciation for the simple joys of the outdoors.
Family was...
George Thomas
Dec 12, 2025
George Thomas, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025 after a courageous battle with brain cancer. He was born on July 4, 1952 in Madison to Robert and Ann (Semor) Thomas. He married Janet Straus on February 24, 1973. He dedicated over 30 years with the phone company in Sun Prairie, retiring in December of 2009. In the late 1970’s,...
Beverly Ann Sutkay
Dec 11, 2025
Beverly Ann Sutkay, age 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at Oakwood West. She was born on February 5, 1939 in Flint, Michigan the daughter of James and Helen (Polzin) Ball.
Beverly married the love of her life Ronald D Sutkay on December 15, 1956. Together they raised 5 children. She very much enjoyed quilting, knitting and crocheting....
Thomas Pearson
Dec 10, 2025
Thomas Curtis Pearson, 96, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 10, 2025, in Naples, Florida.
Tom was born on May 22, 1929 in Springfield, Illinois to Miles Curtis Pearson and Marjorie Jane Welch Pearson, and was raised in Madison, Wisconsin where he resided his first 50 years. He earned his undergraduate and juris doctorate degrees from the University of...
Carrie L. Eggerichs
Dec 10, 2025
STOUGHTON – Carrie L. Eggerichs, age 45, of Stoughton, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, following a brain hemorrhage. She was born on April 25, 1980, to Mark and Debbie Eggerichs. She grew up in Stoughton, was active in sports during her years at Stoughton High School and graduated with the Class of 1998.
She was married in 2001, and...
Donald "Don" Gerard Eyre
Dec 10, 2025
Donald “Don” Gerard Eyre, age 55, of Westport, Wisconsin, passed away on December 10, 2025, at UW Hospital, surrounded by his family.
Don was born on April 18, 1970, in Madison, Wisconsin, to Dianne and Dermot Eyre. He grew up in Waunakee and graduated from Waunakee High School in 1988. He later earned his Associate Degree from Madison Area Technical College.
Don...
Clarice J. Elvekrog
Dec 10, 2025
Clarice Jeanette Elvekrog, age 97, passed away peacefully at Stoughton Hospital on December 10, 2025.
She was born on September 22, 1928, to William and Estelle Reigle. She married Clarence Schulze and had two daughters: Cathy and Colleen.
In later years she married Melvin Elvekrog and they were together for 30 years.
Clarice is survived by daughters Cathy and Colleen (Tommy); grandchildren Joey...
Lynette Kay Rasmussen
Dec 10, 2025
Lynette Kay Rasmussen, age 78, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2025, in Madison, Wisconsin. Born on June 16, 1947, in Stoughton, Wisconsin, she was the beloved daughter of Glenn and Arlene Rasmussen, who preceded her in death.
Lynette devoted her life to education, spending many years as a dedicated English teacher at Pecatonica High School. She cared deeply for her...
Walter J. Kubly
Dec 10, 2025
Walter Jacob Kubly, age 94, passed away peacefully on Wednesday December 10, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. He was born on June 10, 1931, in Monticello to the late Florence Kubly. Walter graduated from UW Platteville State Teacher’s College and also obtained his Masters degree from UW Madison. He taught high school in Tomah and Spring Green before...
Daria Ann Deibele
Dec 9, 2025
Daria Ann Deibele “Deebs” passed away unexpectedly on December 9, 2025 at UW Madison East Hospital. She was born on November 5, 1999 in Duluth, MN to Albert and Wendy Deibele. Daria graduated from Duluth East High School in 2018. After high school, she went on to graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in...
Mary Theresa Marshall
Dec 9, 2025
Mary Theresa Marshall passed away on December 9, 2025, at Agrace in Fitchburg, Wisconsin after a short battle with lung cancer. Mary was born on November 1, 1938 in St. John’s Newfoundland, Canada where she attended school at the St. John’s Convent. She met and married her husband, Willard, who was stationed there with the USAF, in 1958 and they...
Teresa Johnson
Dec 9, 2025
Teresa A. Johnson, 74, of Cottage Grove passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at her home.
She is survived by her husband, Pedro Garcia Jr.
A memorial service will take place at 2PM at Cress Funeral Service, 1310 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie, WI 53590, on Friday, December 19, 2025. A visitation will take place from 1PM until 2PM.
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Margaret A. Richter
Dec 9, 2025
Margaret A. Richter died Tue. Dec. 7, 2025, at Oakwood Nursing Home. She was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin on Oct. 1, 1928, to Max and Magdelene (Emmel) Richter. She graduated from Green Bay East High School then on to Oshkosh State Teachers College, transferring to Northwestern University, Chicago receiving a certificate as a medical technologist in 1950. She worked...
Sonja S. Rodger
Dec 9, 2025
Private Services will be held. Please check back for a full obituary.
Cress Funeral Service
1310 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
608-837-9054
Teresa Johnson
Dec 9, 2025
Teresa A. Johnson, 74, of Cottage Grove passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at her home.
She is survived by her husband, Pedro Garcia Jr.
A visitation will take place from 1PM until 2PM on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at Cress Funeral Service, 1310 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie, WI 53590.
Cress Funeral & Cremation Service
1310 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie
(608) 837-9054
Patrick Duffy
Dec 8, 2025
Patrick was born in a large family on December 29, 1954 in Eau Claire, WI. Patrick was one of six children born to Brian & Irma Duffy. He came into the world as a happy spirited soul and was always willing to be a friend. He died in Monona, WI in the early hours on December 8, 2025 at Heritage...
Jeffrey Lowell Knott
Dec 8, 2025
Jeff Knott passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 8, 2025. Jeff was born on June 22, 1952 in Madison, Wisconsin to Harold and Elinor Knott. Jeff enjoyed working outdoors and spent the majority of his working life in landscaping building boulder retaining walls. In his spare time, he enjoyed making memories fishing with his sons, teaching them life skills, responsibility,...
W Lee Hansen
Dec 7, 2025
William Lee Hansen, a man of intellect, integrity, energy, and enthusiasm, died peacefully at home with his daughters by his side on December 7, 2025, at the age of 97.
Born in Racine, Wisconsin, on November 8, 1928, to William R. and Gertrude (Spillum) Hansen, Lee was deeply influenced by his parents’ belief in the value of education and hard work....
Jane H. Stolper
Dec 7, 2025
Jane H. Stolper, age 101, died peacefully on December 7, 2025, after a remarkably productive and long life. Born on August 21, 1924, at University Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of Theodore A. and Mary C. Hoeveler and a proud 4th generation Madisonian.
Jane graduated from Madison West High School and the University of Wisconsin, Madison. In college...
Lloyd F. Dresen
Dec 7, 2025
Lloyd F. Dresen, born on March 2, 1938, passed away on December 7, 2025. He was the son of John G. Dresen and Amilia (Molly) Koch, and a proud graduate of Middleton High School, Class of 1957.
On June 23, 1962, Lloyd married Margeret (Marge) Wipperfurth, the love of his life. Their marriage was filled with devotion, laughter, and unwavering support...
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