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.
Richard J. Pearson
Mar 7, 2024
Richard Jenkins Pearson, age 85, passed away Thursday, March 7th at Renaissance of Hilldale. He was born April 3, 1938, the only child of Ralph Jenkins Pearson and Isabel (Schieg) Pearson. Dick grew up in Madison, attending Highlands Mendota Beach Grade School, West High School, and University of Wisconsin, Madison.
During high school at Madison West, he was part of the...
Marie A. Anderson
Mar 7, 2024
Marie A. Anderson, age 95, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024. Marie was born on February 21, 1929 in Leeds, Wisconsin. On June 11, 1949, she was united in marriage to Alvin Anderson in South Leeds, Wisconsin. Marie worked at the Wisconsin Porcelain Company in her younger years, and then she did childcare for many years in her home.
Marie...
Leroy "Skip" Berigan
Mar 6, 2024
Leroy “Skip” Berigan, age 90, peacefully passed away on March 6, 2024, with his wife of 69 years, Jeanne, by his side. Skip was born on May 23, 1933, at St. Mary’s hospital and was the son of LeRoy and Berniece Berigan. Skip lived most of his life in Madison, Wisconsin and was a loyal Badger fan. To his family,...
Dean D. Collins
Mar 6, 2024
Dean D. Collins, 85, of Fitchburg passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at his home. Dean was born in Milan, Michigan but always called Madison “home”. He joined the US Air Force in 1957 and proudly served in Explosive Ordinance Disposal around the world. While stationed at Truax Field in Madison, he met his future wife, Laura. He spent...
Mary Kathryn Geske
Mar 5, 2024
Mary Kathryn Geske peacefully became an angel at age 80 on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Mary was born in Janesville on December 23, 1943 to the late Russell J. and Lorraine A. (Sayre) Devitt. Mary grew up in Janesville until her family moved to Madison when she was a teenager. She graduated from West High School. After graduating, she began...
Joanne S. Thuesen
Mar 4, 2024
Joanne Silvera Thuesen, age 88, of Madison, WI died peacefully on Monday, March 4th, 2024 at Agrace Hospice surrounded by family praying the rosary at the time of her passing.
She was born in Madison, WI on January 2, 1936 to Ernest and Mildred Jackson. She was the oldest of 4 children. She attended St James grade school and graduated Edgewood...
Dr. Phillip J. Schoenbeck
Mar 4, 2024
Lake Wales FL. - Phillip John Schoenbeck (92) of Lake Wales, FL, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024, at Stoughton Hospital. He was born January 22, 1932, in Stoughton, WI, the son of Dr. Robert Franklin and Gladys Tholo Schoenbeck.
Phill attended Stoughton High School, graduating in 1950 where he was an accomplished athlete, competing in golf, football, basketball, and...
Vernon Dale Jackson
Mar 3, 2024
A graveside committal will take place at 11:00 AM on Friday March 15, 2024 at SACRED HEART OF JESUS AND MARY CATHOLIC CEMETERY, 1001 Columbus St., Sun Prairie, WI 53590
For those not able to attend in person, please register at the following link to view a copy of Vernon’s service:
https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=cff389da-99ea-446c-9d29-45a01735ee7c
Cress Funeral & Cremation Service
1310 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie
(608) 837-9054
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Clifton Mitchell Tomasini
Mar 3, 2024
Clifton – Father of Zaida, Brother of Brandon Tomasini, DJ Seeger, and Samuel Seeger, sister, Ashley Seeger (deceased), mother, Andree Seeger, Uncle to Baron Tomasini, Son of Denise & Richard Tomasini & friend to many passed away on March 3, 2024.
Clifton was born in Houston, Texas, on September 14, 1978. He attended Elementary school in Cypress, Texas and Canyon Lake,...
Scott J. Cassidy
Mar 3, 2024
SUN PRAIRIE—Scott Joseph Cassidy, age 52, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024. He was born on July 7, 1971 in Mendota, Illinois to Roger and Janet (Forman) Cassidy. He married Karolyn Rucki on September 13, 2003 in Pewaukee, WI.
Scott attended Amboy High School, Sauk Valley Community College, and Northern Illinois University where he earned his bachelor’s and master’s...
Mary Virginia Schroeder
Mar 3, 2024
Madison – Mary Virginia Schroeder, 81, passed away on March 03, 2024. Mary was born on February 11, 1943 in Racine, WI to Arthur Wesley and Jean Marie (Larson) Eastman. Mary married John Michael Schroeder on July 21, 1984 and he survives her. She graduated from Washington Park High School Racine, WI in 1961 and the University of Wisconsin...
Gerald (Jerry) A. Stewart
Mar 3, 2024
Jerry Stewart, Age 93 passed away peacefully in his home on March 3, 2024.
A nearly lifelong resident of Madison, he was born in Chicago on April 29, 1930 to George and Kate Stewart. The family moved to Madison in 1938 where Jerry was a graduate of West High School in 1948 and the University of Wisconsin in 1952. After completing...
Jeffrey H. Wulf
Mar 2, 2024
Jeffrey H Wulf, 79, of Madison WI, son of John and Frances Wulf, husband to Renée( Thirion) Wulf; father to Jeffrey(Sara) Wulf and Kara( Brian)Lacke; grandfather to Sabrina and Jarrett Wulf, Brandon, Samantha and Alex Lacke, Abby, Andy and Jack Barry; brother to Steven(deceased), sister Cynthia(deceased), and brother Michael(deceased) Wulf, has passed away peacefully on March 2, 2024. To those...
Susan Diane Clark
Mar 2, 2024
Deerfield/Cottage Grove- Susan Diane Clark, “Susie Q”, age 71, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. She was born on October 28, 1952 the daughter of Rodney and Charlene Martin Sr.
Susan graduated from McFarland High School. She was married to William R. Clark and had three sons. Susan worked as an Executive Secretary...
Sandra Jean Howard
Mar 1, 2024
Sandra Jean Howard, nee Dalby, 67, of Marshall, Wisc., passed away March 1, 2024, surrounded by her children. She was born October 11, 1956, in Chicago, Ill., to Chris and Betty Dalby.
Sandra spent most of her early years living in Oregon, growing up in Klamath Falls and eventually graduating from Western Oregon University at Monmouth with a degree in Criminal...
Byron Asher Tetzlaff
Mar 1, 2024
Byron A Tetzlaff age 95 of Sun Prairie passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024. He is survived by his four children: Karen (Robert/deceased) Germann, Janet (Norman) Disch, Byron M. (Sherri) Tetzlaff and Peggy (Kevin) Smith; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 72 years, Evelyn (Tomaselli) Tetzlaff, parents Frank O. Tetzlaff and...
Gene Gehl
Mar 1, 2024
Gene Gehl, 78, passed away on March 1st, 2024. He was born and raised on a farm outside of Forest Junction, WI, the youngest of Joe and Emily Gehl’s 5 children. Gene attended Kaukauna High School and later graduated from UW Stout with degrees in Industrial Arts, Art and Education. While at Stout he met the love of his life,...
Carol Vivan Weber Medaris
Feb 29, 2024
A Love Letter to My Mom
On Leap Day 2024, Carol Vivan Weber Medaris took the giant leap off her lily pad of life. She had a wonderful and impactful 87 years until her heart quietly slowed to a stop. She maintained her natural smiling face even through the last five years of medical challenges and only in the last month...
Mary Greenlaw-Meyer
Feb 29, 2024
Mary Greenlaw-Meyer, age 66, of Madison (Mount Horeb) Wisconsin died peacefully in the presence of her husband at Agrace Hospice on February 29, 2024. She was born on May 27,1957 in Rochester, NY, spent her formative years in Lexington, KY, and then moved with her family to Marshfield, WI. Mary was destined to become a life-long educator. After graduating...
Jerome E. Schenck
Feb 27, 2024
Jerome "Jerry" E. Schenck, a dedicated U.S. Air Force Vietnam veteran, left us suddenly on February 27, 2024, in the quiet company of his beloved dogs. His journey began October 31, 1949, marking the start of a life filled with unwavering service, boundless compassion, kindness and an infectious love for the natural world that he eagerly shared with everyone around...
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