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.
David Joseph Carrig
David J. (Dave) Carrig passed away on December 26, 2019 at University Hospital in Madison, WI. Dave was born April 10, 1942 in Baraboo, WI, the son of Joseph and Helen (David) Carrig who preceded him in death. Dave was also preceded in death by his partner of 25 years, Diane Selvig. He graduated from Reedsburg High School in 1960....
Ronald Albert Rosenberg
Madison - Ronald Albert Rosenberg, age 68, died on Saturday, December 29th, 2018 in Madison, WI. The second child of Albert Lyle and Eleanor Tonetta (Berg) Rosenberg, Ronald was born in Eau Claire, WI on 17 July, 1950. He attended rural schools in Eau Claire county and graduated from Memorial High School, Eau Claire, WI and St. Olaf College, Northfield,...
Joyce J. Berdal
MADISON- Joyce J. Berdal passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at the age of 86. She was born in Sextonville, WI to the late Bernard and Ethel (Francois) Wood. Joyce graduated from De Forest High School, class of 1951. She worked as a bookkeeper for Schoep's Ice Cream Co. and for Kayser Motors. On July 29, 1963, she was...
Gregg Dalton
Gregg Frederick Dalton passed away in his home on Friday, April 8th, 2022, from natural causes. He was 64 years old.
Gregg was born on May 9th, 1957, in Madison, Wisconsin. He attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he obtained both a Bachelor of Science degree and Master's degree in Sociology. Gregg worked in Human Resources for...

Michael D. Hinrichs
MADISON - Michael D. Hinrichs, age 46, passed away on December 11, 2013 at UW - Hospital in Madison. He will be survived by his son, Michael W. Hinrichs.A visitation will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Cress Funeral Home, 5801 Hwy 51, McFarland, WI 53558. No services will be held following...
John E. Wall
John Edmund Wall, age 91, died peacefully on October 30, 2017 in his home with his wife and children at his side. John was born in 1926 in Chicago Illinois, son of Mary Agnes (Davis) and John Edward Wall. John was the oldest of five children. His siblings include Francis (Pete) Wall (Eleanor) and Edward Wall (Peggy) - both deceased,...
Mary Anne McHugh
MADISONMary Anne (Hatleberg) McHugh passed away early Saturday morning, after a long illness with Alzheimers Disease. She was born in Chicago on May 21st.An actress since the age of five, her career included many roles for all local theatre groups. She was one of four founders for Children's Theatre of Madison in 1967. She had a one woman show for...
Edward Dean Moffat
Edward Dean Moffat passed away peacefully on January 2, 2019 at Hospice of the Valley in Surprise, AZ, surrounded by his loving family. Ed was born on October 23, 1933 in Sparta IL, the son of Leon and Velva Moffat. Following his graduation from Sparta High School, Ed attended Central College in Fayette, MO on a basketball scholarship. During his...
Glen Derge
Glen Derge was born to humble parents in Beaver Dam. Throughout his long life, Glen was prudent to make the most of opportunities and always displayed his tremendous smile and humor. He went on to graduate from the University of Wisconsin with degrees in Economics and Statistics and built a long and diverse career within State Government.
Glen enjoyed...
Katharine ""Kay"" Hess
Stoughton - Katharine ""Kay"" Hess died late in the evening of June 20th at her home in Stoughton, Wisconsin. She was 87 years old. The daughter of the Reverend Frederick W. and Lois Helfer, Kay was born in Illinois, as a child often moving to follow her father's ministerial posts. During WWII she attended Columbus High School near Fort Benning,...
Sophia C. Riceman Chappell
MADISON/AUSTIN, TXSophia Riceman Chappell was born April 29th, 1995 in Madison, Wisconsin and died last week in Austin, Texas where she had lived for two years. She was sweet, gentle and quiet. She loved beauty, animation and fantasy of all sorts, small animals and silly jokes.Sophia was quiet and her smile was always welcome. She was smart (she could always...
Lorraine Salm Richter
Lorraine Salm Richter (""Lori"") entered Eternal Life on September 12, 2018 at the age of 87. Lori is a former resident of Mequon, Wisconsin, where she lived with her family for 51 years. She then lived in Middleton (near Madison), Wisconsin for eleven years with her beloved husband, Gerald (""Jerry""). The two had recently celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary. Lori...
Professor Emeritus Alfred Erich Senn
Madison--Professor Emeritus Alfred Erich Senn, age 83, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 8 March, 2016 in his home, surrounded by his family. Alfred Erich Senn was born in Madison, Wisconsin 12 April, 1932. His Swiss father, Herr Dr. phil. Alfred Senn and Lithuanian mother, Marija Eva Vedlugaite, along with sisters Marie and Elfrieda Senn had newly emigrated from Lithuania to...
Doris Williams
Doris Williams of Sun Prairie Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Saturday April 16, 2016 at 86 years old. Doris, affectionately called Granny, showed love and a genuine interest in everyone she met. She loved her family dearly and never met a stranger; she made friends everywhere she went. It was a joy to just sit and listen to her share...
Douglas John Stewart
Madison - Douglas John Stewart, age 64 passed away on Friday, June 8, 2018 at University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison after a serious illness, surrounded by family. He was born on April 8, 1954 in Harvey, IL to parents Jean and Warren Stewart.Douglas was a proud graduate of Memorial High School in Madison, class of 1975. He also completed...
Alvin ""Al"" Ripp
Middleton: Middleton: Alvin A. ""Al"" Ripp, age 59, passed away on Wed., June 14, 2017 at a Madison Hospital. He was born on Sept. 5, 1957 to Peter and Marcella (Dahmen) Ripp. Al grew up on the family dairy farm and was a lifelong resident of Middleton. He married Sharon ""Shari"" Greiber on June 28, 1980 at St. John's Catholic...

Charles W. Hardwick
Cress Funeral Home is assisting the family.Cress Funeral and Cremation Service206 W Prospect St. Stoughton 608-873-9244
Eugene ""Dutch"" D. Schultz
Eugene Delmont Schultz, Madison, ""Dutch"", passed away at Chamomile Assisted Living with Agrace HospiceCare assisting him and family, on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at the age of 94, with his wife, Pat at his side. Born to Alma (Thiede) Rebstock and Walter Schultz, in Montevideo MN on September 13th 1924. Gene was the youngest of three brothers, with Vernon and...
Marilyn R. Robinson
Marilyn R. Robinson (Spencer), age 88, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2019. She was born on February 26, 1931 in Milwaukee to Curtis and Virginia (Trepanier) Spencer. Marilyn was raised in Oconto and was a graduate of Oconto High School. She went on to frequently travel, and even up until recently was even discussing plans to travel to India...
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