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.
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...
Robert J. Landsee
Jan 20, 2024
Sun Prairie- Robert “Bob” J. Landsee, age 59, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at his winter home in Florida. Son of Frank and Maria Landsee, he was born in Milwaukee on March 21, 1964, and raised in Iron Mountain Michigan.
Bob graduated from the UW-Madison where he was captain of the UW football team and...
Ann Mary Hollibush
Jan 19, 2024
Ann Mary Hollibush, age 89, passed away into the arms of Jesus her Savior on Friday, January 19, 2024.
Acts 16:30-31 He then brought them out and asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household.”
Ann had eight Children: Cynthia, Mary, Anna, Beverly, Patricia (deceased), Joan,...
Vernon M. Herr
Jan 19, 2024
Vernon M. Herr age 93 of Lodi/ Baraboo
Vernon Mills Herr passed away on Sat. January 19, 2024 at Oak Park Place in Baraboo, WI.
Vernon was born in Lodi, WI on May 27,1930 to Vernon M Herr, Sr and Beulah Herr (Smith).
Vernon grew up in Lodi and when he married his wife Ann (Benzmiller), they moved to the Madison...
Lyle F. Hird
Jan 19, 2024
Born on July 28, 1929 in Cuba City, WI to Wilbur E Hird and Genevieve McKenna Hird. Died in Madison, Wisconsin on January 19, 2024.
Lyle attended UW-Platteville until he was drafted into the US Army. He served in Korea during the Korean War. When he returned from military service, he married Carol Steiger in 1953 in Potosi, Wisconsin....
Esenbahar Gairdner Atis
Jan 19, 2024
Esenbahar Gairdner Atis, born on April 10, 1981 in Madison WI, passed away unexpectedly on January 19, 2024 in Monticello WI succumbing to mental health issues with which she had struggled for most of her adult life. She graduated from the New York School of Interior Design with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in 2006, having studied at Bogazici...
Florence "Jo" Martinelli
Jan 19, 2024
Florence “Jo” Martinelli
August 16, 1931-January 19, 2024
Waunakee – Florence “Jo” (Bender) Martinelli, age 92, of Waunakee passed away peacefully on January 19, 2024. She was born on August 16, 1931 in rural Viola, WI, the daughter of Byron Leo Bender and Zuey Zelma (Ambrose) Bender.
She graduated from Viola High School in 1949. She attended Methodist Hospital School of Nursing in...
Kyle Winston Friedow
Jan 19, 2024
Kyle Winston Friedow, 62 years of age, passed away unexpectedly on January 19, 2024.
Kyle was born February 19, 1961, in Belmond, IA. He was the fifth and youngest child born to his parents Doyce and Audrey (Johnson) Friedow. Kyle lived on a farm with his family in Kanawha, IA, where his lifelong love of farming and Poland China pigs began....
Linda Susan Cohen
Jan 18, 2024
Cohen, Linda Susan (Landphier) was blessed to depart this world with the words, “I’ve lived a good life”, after her surrender to heart failure. Those lucky enough to know Linda throughout her 73 years will be forever enriched by the goodness she passed along.
Born in Richland Center, Wis. on June 27, 1950 to Gordon and Emily (Surrem) Landphier, Linda raised...
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