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.
Yvonne J. Cooley
Dec 7, 2023
Yvonne J Cooley, age 59, of Sun Prairie passed away on December 7, 2023, at the UW Hospital in Madison Wisconsin, surrounded by family and Christmas music. She was born on December 4, 1964, in Monroe Wisconsin, the daughter of Hans and Margarete Anderegg.
She married high school sweetheart Tom Cooley on June 8, 1985, in New Glarus Wisconsin. Yvonne...
Stephen Malkus
Dec 7, 2023
McFarland- Stephen Malkus, age 83, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023.Steve is survived by his beloved wife, Arlene; loving son, David; and dear brother, Alan.Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at Roselawn Memorial Park, 601 E. Broadway, Monona.Please share your memories of Steve by posting in his Guestbook.Cress Funeral Services5801 Highway 51,...
Kaia Maxine Fry
Dec 6, 2023
Kaia Maxine (Jerdee) Fry, 77, of Deerfield, peacefully entered her heavenly home on December 6, 2023.
Kaia was born on August 27, 1946 in Madison, Wisconsin to Edwin and Dora (Sperle) Jerdee. She grew up with two sisters, Ruth and Joyce, on the family farm located near Cottage Grove, Wisconsin (Rinden Road). Kaia attended West Koshkonong School, where she was...
Virginia "Ginner" Jefferds
Dec 5, 2023
Virginia (Ginner) Craig Jefferds was born in Washington Court House, Ohio, to Florence and Robert A. Craig. She was a Denison University graduate, where she was a member of Mortar Board, Delta Gamma Sorority, and the president of the Women’s Athletic Association.
She was a commissioned ensign in the US Navy, stationed at the Great Lakes Headquarters. She organized and...
Marguerite M. Traino
Dec 4, 2023
Marguerite Traino of Madison passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023 at the age of 84. She was born on March 1,1939 to Peter and Florence Macaluso (Farino) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She graduated from Central High School in Madison and married the love of her life Angelo Traino on December 29, 1962 in Madison. She retired from the University...
Catherine V. Krueger
Dec 4, 2023
After 100 amazing years this world lost a kind and generous soul when Catherine Virginia Krueger of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at home on December 4, 2023. She was born March 25, 1923, in Portage, WI, the daughter of Raymond and Catherine (nee. O’Keeffe) Klenert.
Cay attended St. Mary’s Catholic School in Portage, WI and UW-Madison where...
Heidi Ruth Hubing
Dec 3, 2023
Stoughton- Heidi Ruth Hubing passed away at home on December 3rd, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on September 7th, 1963 at Stoughton Hospital. Heidi and her brother, Patrick Hagen, were raised on a dairy and tobacco farm outside of Stoughton by their father, Glenn Hagen, and mother, Joan (Ehle) Heimlich. Her mornings were filled with chores...
Elinor Jane Loucks
Dec 2, 2023
Longtime Madison resident, Elinor Loucks passed away on December 2, 2023, as she slept at her home. She is remembered by all as a staunch supporter of women’s rights and environmental causes. Elinor Jane Bernstein was born on February 26, 1932, to Edward and Lillian (Waldman) Bernstein in Belleville Ontario Canada. Her father was a successful local businessman who had...
Malcolm Hart Crump
Dec 2, 2023
August 10, 1926 – December 2, 2023
Middleton, WI – Malcolm Hart Crump (Mac), age 97, of Middleton, WI, passed away on December 2, 2023.
Mac was born in Culpeper, VA, the only child to the late Malcolm Hugh Crump and Mary Aylor Crump. Mac was raised on a farm just outside of Culpeper. Before graduating from Culpeper...
Lynette K. Torgerson
Dec 2, 2023
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Cress Funeral & Cremation Service
3325 E. Washington Ave.
Madison (608) 249-6666
Darrell Lee Sheriff
Dec 1, 2023
Darrell Lee Sheriff, 62 of Madison Wisconsin, unexpectedly passed away on December 1, 2023, at his residence In Fitchburg, Wisconsin. Born on August 20th, 1961, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to his loving parents Betty Marie Tunstill and Chavis Beau Sheriff. Darrell and his twin brother were the youngest of 11 children.
Darrell’s greatest joy were his four children, and his 11...
Hannah Naughton
Dec 1, 2023
Hannah M. Naughton, 37, passed away unexpectedly at her home on December 1, 2023. She was a brilliant shining light and will be missed by family and many friends.
Hannah is survived by her parents, Alex and Kathleen Naughton; her sister Claire Naughton; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She is preceded in death by her grandparents...
Raymond “Ray” Maly
Dec 1, 2023
Raymond “Ray”Maly
92
Dane/ Waunakee
Died on Friday, Dec. 1,2023. He was born on Aug. 21, 1931 to John and Regina Maly. He owned and operated Ray Maly Trucking for 50 years. He also farmed in the Dane area for the past 66 years. Ray was a Veteran and served in the Army.
Survivors include; 3 children Tom (Sandy) ,...
Lila Mae M. Nordlie
Dec 1, 2023
Lila Mae Nordlie, 89, of Stoughton, Wisconsin, passed away at the Skaalen Retirement Center on December 1, 2023.
Lila was born on December 27, 1933, in Goodhue, Minnesota, to Mathilda (Rusch) Mickelson and Clarence Mickelson. She graduated from Goodhue High School and Bethany Lutheran College. She received a call to teach at Western Koshkonong Lutheran School where she met and...
Christine Louise Thomas
Nov 30, 2023
Christine L.Thomas, of Madison, WI, died peacefully on November 30, 2023, at the age of 75 from pancreatic cancer at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, surrounded by loved ones and close friends.
She was married June 20, 1970, and has lived in Madison, WI, her whole life. Chris is survived by her loving husband Charles F. (Charlie) Thomas, her...
Tricia "Trish" J. Cremeens
Nov 30, 2023
Trish Cremeens left us far too early on November 30, 2023. Anyone who knew Trish well, knew that she didn’t say quick goodbyes, but this goodbye came both too quick and too soon, just one week after the aggressive pancreatic cancer was detected.
Tricia Jean Hoffman was born to Daniel E. and Mardi J. (Stelsel) Hoffman in Waupun,...
Gordon R. Fon
Nov 30, 2023
Cress Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Cress Funeral & Cremation Service
206 W. Prospect, P.O. Box 231, Stoughton
(608) 873-9244
Sarah Cameron Jamieson
Nov 30, 2023
MADISON
Sally C. Jamieson beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023, just shy of her 104th birthday.
Sally was born in Atlanta on January 18, 1920, the daughter of the late Robert and Essie (Duckett) Cameron. After graduating from high school in Marietta, GA, she attended Brenau College in Gainesville, GA, graduating with a...
Beverly J. Berry
Nov 30, 2023
Beverly June (Braley) Berry, age 85, passed away peacefully at Agrace Hospice Care on Thursday, November 30, 2023 after a long battle with lung cancer. Born on September 8, 1938 in Madison, Wisconsin, Beverly was born the daughter of Orville Braley and Mildred Aberle Braley. She married Robert “Bob” Berry on October 16, 1956 in Madison. They grew their family...
Phyllis Miller
Nov 30, 2023
Phyllis A. Miller, age 93, passed away on November 30, 2023, at Four Winds Manor. She was born on September 17, 1930 in Menomonie to Louis and Jane (Styer) Knopps. She grew up in Menomonie and graduated from Menomonie High School in 1948. Phyllis married Clarence Miller on June 6, 1953, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Menomonie. Clarence &...
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