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.
Robert Christian Peck
Jan 27, 2024
Robert Christian Peck died January 27, 2024. Bob was born in Champaign, Illinois, on August 18, 1983. Most of his childhood was spent in Champaign. The first musical instrument he learned was the recorder; he became proficient enough to perform regularly in La Rejouissance Recorder Consort, and at 8 years old he was one of its youngest members. After moving...
Mary Ann Schulte
Jan 27, 2024
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Madison – Mary Ann Schulte, age 88, died peacefully with her family by her side on January 27, 2024.
She was born on the family farm in Cedar County, NE on January 5, 1936 to Julia (Goeden) and Joseph Zavadil. She was the oldest of two...
Nancy Woodworth
Jan 26, 2024
Nancy K. Woodworth, born January 21, 1940, went home to rest on January 26, 2024. She worked for Oscar Meyers for many years and enjoyed spending time in her flower gardens.
She is preceded in passing by her parents, Albert & Dorothy Woodworth, and her sister, Joan (Woodworth) DeLacy.
She is survived by her nephews, Daniel, Donald (Laura), Robert Jr. (Mary...
Carol Jean Rivers
Jan 26, 2024
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Carol Jean Rivers, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother peacefully passed away at UW Hospital on January 26, 2024, with her family by her sides.
Carol was born on October 16, 1936, at then Madison General Hospital to Hector and Caroline (Maurer) Evans. She graduated in 1954 from Madison East...
Doris and Richard Gocker
Jan 26, 2024
Doris Margaret Gocker, of Omro, peacefully passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024 in the care of Cardinal View Senior Care (with Agrace hospice support) in Middleton, WI. She was 86 years old.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Richard George Gocker, of Omro. Richard peacefully passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2020, succumbing to his battle...
Mary C. Moebius
Jan 25, 2024
Mary C. Moebius
Mary C. Moebius passed from this life on January 25, 2024 at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg after a brave struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. With her was her long-term partner Ed Janus, her even-longer-term friend Marilyn Rhodes, and many of the truly wonderful Agrace staff who had cared for and loved her for the last six months of...
Dolores Guild Powell
Jan 25, 2024
Madison - Dolores “Laurie” Guild Powell, age 92, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024, in Madison, WI. She was born January 22, 1932, and grew up in Wheaton, Illinois, the daughter of Arthur Burritt and Thelma (Henkel) Guild. She graduated from Northern Illinois University in 1953, with a major in piano and voice. She was one of the first members...
John Trydal Fredrickson
Jan 25, 2024
John Trydal Fredrickson was born on July 14, 1929, in Madison Wisconsin to Carl and Louise (Trydal) Fredrickson. He passed away at Oak Park Place Nakoma on Thursday, January 25, 2024. He was one of the youngest members of a close-knit Norwegian family. He began studying violin at the age of 8 at the Wisconsin School of Music. Within 10...
Chet E. Bradley
Jan 25, 2024
Chet E. Bradley, age 85, passed away in Griffin, GA on Thursday, January 25, 2024. He was born on March 27, 1938 in Dalton, Wisconsin, the youngest son of Lester and Gertrude (Dykstra) Bradley. Chet graduated from Pardeeville High School in 1956. After high school, Chet enlisted in the United States Army and proudly served his country in active...
Mary Elizabeth Yost
Jan 25, 2024
Mary Elizabeth Yost (Czaja), age 90, of Sauk City passed away on January 25, 2024 peacefully at home. She was born on December 8, 1933 in the Roseland neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of John and Caroline (Balos) Czaja. She attended Saint Salomea Elementary and Fenger High School. Her work included the Sauk City Public Library, overseeing the Saint Aloysius school lunch program, and being a family business co-owner.
Mary...
Peter Constantine Georgalan
Jan 25, 2024
Peter Constantine Georgalan, 53, of Madison, WI, passed away on January 25, 2024, in Madison. He was born on April 25, 1970, in Madison, WI, to Helene and the late Constantine Georgalan.
Peter graduated from Madison West High School and went on to attend Lake Forest College in IL before transferring to The University of Wisconsin – Madison where he earned...
Rick J. Gullickson
Jan 25, 2024
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Rick James Gullickson, a beloved husband, father and a true friend, who left us on January 25, 2024, after a valiant fight with cancer.
Rick Gullickson was born on April 20, 1955, in Ridgeway, Wisconsin, to Glennis and Gladys Gullickson. He grew up in Ridgeway, attending local schools and initially farming with his...
Jean A. Gjermo
Jan 24, 2024
Stoughton- Jean Ann Gjermo, age 81, passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 24, 2024, at Stoughton Hospital. She was born January 24, 1943, in Stoughton to the late John and Anna (Strandlie) Almond. Jean worked at the Stoughton Public Library for 41 years, retiring in 2006.
Jean is survived by her daughters Jane (Steve) Groshan and Samantha Gjermo; grandkids; Lucas,...
Betty A. Schkirkie - Mellum
Jan 23, 2024
McFarland – Betty A. Schkirkie- Mellum passed away unexpectedly while at home at age 75 on Tuesday January 23, 2024. She was born on September 21, 1948, in Portage, WI, daughter of the late Harry and Ada (Lenz) Schkirkie. Betty graduated from the McFarland High School in 1966, the first graduating class to go all 4 years in the new...
Emmett Lincoln
Jan 23, 2024
Emmett Lincoln, 85, of Madison, WI, passed away on January 23, 2024, after spending a few days in the hospital. He was born on June 11, 1938, to Tobe Lincoln and Mattie Mae Lincoln in Americus, GA. Emmett is survived by his two daughters and a son: Cynthia, Brenda, and Emmett Jr.
Emmett is now at peace, joining his parents and...
Katherine A. Thomas
Jan 23, 2024
Friends and family will gather on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at Buck and Honey's, 800 W. Broadway Ave #300, Monona, WI 53713 for a celebration of life.
A Mass of Christian Burial is pending in New Jersey.
Cress Funeral Home-- Sun Prairie
608-837-9054
Melvin "Mel" Heiser
Jan 22, 2024
Melvin “Mel” Heiser entered into eternal life on January 22, 2024 at age 89 in Madison. Mel was born on the family farm near Plain, WI on January 4th, 1935 along with his identical twin brother Marvin. He attended Catholic grade and high school at St. Luke’s in Plain. Mel proudly served in the US Army from 1955-1957. After four months of...
Thomas M. Jones
Jan 21, 2024
Thomas Jones, age 66, of Middleton, WI passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 21, 2024.
Tom was born July 6, 1957, in Brooklyn, NY and spent his early years in Andover, NJ before moving with his family to Stevens Point, WI in 1971. Tom graduated from Stevens Point Area Senior High School in 1975 and UW Stevens Point in 1981.
While at...
Alison N. Armstrong
Jan 21, 2024
***Visitation will be from 1-2:30 PM on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Sun Prairie United Methodist Church, 702 North St, Sun Prairie, WI 53590, with memorial service to begin at 2:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to Sun Prairie United Methodist Church or to Lesley Armstrong and mailed to Cress Funeral Home, 1310 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie, WI 53590 for...
Lawrence W. Schmock
Jan 20, 2024
Lawrence W. Schmock, age 68, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, January 20, 2024, following a hard fought illness.
He was born in Madison on October 29, 1955, to the late Leonard "Smoky" and Janet (Punswick) Schmock. Larry was just two years old when his parents opened Smoky’s Club. Growing up in a two-room apartment above Smoky's and working...
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