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.
Jerome “Jerry/Domie” Vetter
Oct 21, 2023
Jerome “Jerry/Domie” Vetter, age 97, passed away on Saturday, October 21st, 2023, surrounded by loving family at Oakwood Village’s Covenant Oaks Care Community, Madison WI.
He was born on September 8Th, 1926 in Madison WI, the son of Leo and Magdalen (Endres) Vetter. Jerome was raised in Madison’s St. James neighborhood and graduated from Madison West High School in June...
Kathleen Sprenger
Oct 20, 2023
Kathleen (Kathi) Kay Sprenger (nee Tuschl) was born to eternal life on Friday, October 20th in Madison, WI.
Kathi, the oldest of four children, grew up in Manitowoc, WI. After graduating from Manitowoc Lincoln High School, Kathi moved to Milwaukee where she worked as a phlebotomist. Shortly after graduation she survived a severe car accident. During her recovery she received...
Cledith Ann Shanahan
Oct 19, 2023
An obituary will appear here soon.
Cress Funeral & Cremation Service
3325 E. Washington Ave.
Madison (608) 249-6666
Nancy J. Sandholm
Oct 19, 2023
Stoughton – Nancy J. Sandholm, age 81, passed away peacefully on Thursday October 19, 2023, at Skaalen Home in Stoughton. She was born March 18, 1942, in the Town of Rutland to the late Edon and Kathryn (Ayers) Onsrud Jr. She enjoyed family gatherings, going on drives to State Parks to enjoy the fall colors, looking at flowers, gardening,...
Jacob "Jake" Carl Christopherson
Oct 18, 2023
Jacob (“Jake”) Carl Christopherson, 101, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Oct. 18, 2023. The son of Knute and Lillian (Olson) Christopherson, Jake was born in Ironton, WI, on May 11, 1922. On Sept. 15, 1946, Jake married Amy G. Miller, who became the love of his life. They lived in Reedsburg, WI, where together...
Liam M. McCarty-Dick
Oct 18, 2023
Liam Martin McCarty-Dick, age 27, passed away on October 18, 2023, at his home in Madison, Wisconsin. He was born in Chicago on March 15, 1996, to William Dick and Maureen McCarty. Liam grew up primarily in Wisconsin, where he attended school in the Monona Grove School District and graduated in 2014. He had the unique experience of living...
Victor "Vic" Levine
Oct 18, 2023
Vic Levine passed away on October 18, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and friend.
Vic’s best friend was Judy, his wife and life partner. Their children, daughter Bekah, her husband Chris Lugo and daughters Ana and Eva; and son Adam, his wife Jen and their children Stella and Frank all live in San...
Jeraldine A. Molstad
Oct 18, 2023
Jeraldine “Jeri” A. Molstad, age 81 of Deerfield/Stoughton, passed away peacefully
on Wednesday October 18th, 2023 at Agrace Hospice. She was born on February
15th,1942 in Milwaukee WI, the daughter of Glenn and Dorothy (Murphy) Jessie.
On January 27th,1962 she married David Molstad in Milwaukee. They lived and
raised their family in Deerfield, WI, where they were long-time...
Sara G. Tarver
Oct 16, 2023
MADISON–Dr. Sara G. Tarver passed away on October 16, 2023. She was born an ordinary little girl in Mississippi, to the Gambrell family, and she became an extraordinary scholar and researcher at the University of Wisconsin, focusing on the application of effective instructional practices. Sara was a tireless advocate for evidence-based teaching methods and her legacy in this area continues...
Maxine E. Miller
Oct 16, 2023
Maxine Elaine Miller, age 91, passed away on October 16th of 2023.
Maxine was born March 6th of 1932 in La Valle, Wi. She worked on the family farm in Elroy until moving to Madison Wi, where she worked in retail.
Maxine lived a life of love. This was demonstrated by her community service. In 2014 Maxine was...
Dorothy Elizabeth Helin
Oct 16, 2023
Dorothy Elizabeth (Lahti) Helin
Our sweet, small, smiling, story-reading, God-loving Finnish Dorothy (Granny Dot) …. Born 04/15/1932 in Waukegan, IL, passed away from natural causes at home in Stoughton, Wisconsin on 10/16/2023. One of Dot’s favorite quotes is from Anne of Green Gables, “I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers…Look at these maple branches. Don’t...
Karen Irene Foget
Oct 15, 2023
Karen Irene Foget (nee Elness)
Karen was born on July 26, 1933, on a farm near Garfield, MN, where she drove a tractor at the age of 5 to help with the harvest of hay. At age 11, she was helping at a corn husking machine when she used her left hand to grab a reluctant cornstalk, causing the machine...
Jenna A. Brandt
Oct 15, 2023
We are heartbroken to share that Jenna Anne Kirkvold-Brandt passed away on Oct. 15, 2023. She was 41 years old. Jenna was born on Feb. 9, 1982, in Milwaukee to Mike Kirkvold and Rondee Reed. Jenna obtained a Bachelor’s of Arts degree from UW-Whitewater and she could work in all artistic mediums. Jenna met the love of her life and...
Robert "Bert" Louis Dickson III
Oct 15, 2023
Robert “Bert” Dickson, age 58, passed away on October 15, 2023. Bert was born September 10, 1965 in Clarksdale Mississippi, the son of Robert L Dickson, Jr and Sandra Redd Dickson.
He grew up in Colorado. Lived a short time in Illinois and then made his home in Wisconsin.
Bert worked at Sauk Prairie Ford-Mercury as a certified mechanic. ...
Robert "Bert" Louis Dickson, III
Oct 15, 2023
Robert "Bert" Louis Dickson, III passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at the age of 58. He was born on September 10, 1965 to Robert Jr. and Sandra (Redd) Dickson.
A celebration of life for Bert will be on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 from 6-10:00 PM at the Antique Tap, 817 Water Street, Sauk City, WI 53583.
Gordon Stoddard
Oct 14, 2023
Gordon “Doc” Stoddard, age 89 of Stoughton passed away on Oct 14, 2023.
He was born on Dec. 2, 1933, in South Dakota, and raised in Cedar Rapids, IA. He married Vernie Mae Johnson on Christmas Eve, Dec.24, 1955. Together they raised their 3 daughters in Monona.
“Doc” was personally recruited by Elroy Hirsch to take the position...
Aubrey (Bud) E. Monson
Oct 13, 2023
Aubrey (Bud) E. Monson
Passed away on October 13, 2023, at age 91. A Celebration of Life service will be planned at a later date. Bud was born in Hampton Illinois in 1931 to Edith and Carl Monson.
He started working at John Deere Spreader works part time during high school, and then full time after graduation....
Elladan L. McLeester
Oct 12, 2023
Elladan L. McLeester, age 67, died unexpectedly October 12, 2023 at her home in Madison Wisconsin. She is survived by her true love, Rob Meyer, and her brothers Dick (Malycha), Bruce (Christie) and Grant (Jan Sternbach) and numerous friends.
Elladan was always great with numbers. In her first job, at Burger King, she was always assigned to work...
Erik Garcia Ortega
Oct 12, 2023
Visitation will be from 4-10:00 PM on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at Cress Funeral Home EAST WASHINGTON. A Mass of Christian Burial for Erik will be at 11:00 AM on MONDAY, October 23, 2023 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 209 South Street, Waunakee, WI 53597. There will be no formal visitation at the church on Monday.
Please...
Benjamin "Ben" Howell-Little
Oct 11, 2023
Benjamin Howell-Little, age 35, passed away October 11, 2023 at his home. He was born in Madison on March 24, 1988 the son of Meg Little and Timothy Howell.
Ben was a very unique soul evident from a very early age who was bright and sensitive with a passion for anything computer related, and art with glass fusion or...
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