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.
Kaiwan K. "Papi" Harvey Jr.
May 31, 2025
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our beloved baby Kaiwan K. Harvey Jr., known to those that loved him as “Papi.” Born on Friday, April 11, 2025 and taken from us too soon on Saturday, May 31, 2025.
Papi was the cherished child of Kaiwan Harvey and Dawn Lee; beloved sibling of Marlayjah Lee.
Papi was a beautiful...
Connie Smith
May 23, 2025
Connie Smith, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2025, at the age of 58. Born on February 18, 1967, Connie lived a life filled with warmth, kindness, and laughter that touched the hearts of all who knew her.
She was married to the love of her life, Eric Smith, and together they raised their beautiful...
Bonnie Coffey - Kingswan
Jun 4, 2025
Bonnie Ann Coffey/ Kingswan age 82 of Deerfield passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Milestone Senior Living in Stoughton. She was born on Sept. 11, 1942, in Madison, the daughter of Arthur and Berthie Mickelson.
Bonnie graduated from Deerfield High School in 1960. She was united in marriage to Edwin Coffey on January 13, 1962, at Deerfield Lutheran...
Edna Evelyn Paske
Jun 3, 2025
Edna E. Paske, age 94, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at Oakwood West. She was born in Wausau on January 15, 1931 the daughter of Herman and Helen Paske.
Edna graduated from Wausau high school. She was an office manager at UW-Madison for many years. Edna entered and won jitterbug contests with her brothers, Jerry and Don. She was heavily...
Robin F. Harris
Jun 3, 2025
Robin F. Harris, 89, passed away peacefully in Madison, Wisconsin, surrounded by family.
Born in Brighton, England, and raised on the coast of Wales, Robin dedicated his life to science, education, and environmental stewardship. He earned his Ph.D. in Soil Science and Bacteriology from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he served as a professor and chairman in the Department of Soil...
Ruth Alice Shoukry Miller
Jun 3, 2025
Waunakee: Ruth Shoukry Miller, age 98, passed away June 3, 2025, at Agrace HospiceCare. Ruth was born on July 30, 1926, to Raymond and Ethel Wolfe in St. Joseph, IL. She attended a country school (Peters) and graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1944. Ruth received her Bachelor and Master's degrees in education from the University of Illinois. She...
Elaine L. Gehin
Jun 2, 2025
Elaine L Gehin (Theis) passed away peacefully at home on June 2, 2025, with her family by her side. Elaine was born to Louis and Alice (Wilcox) Theis on November 5, 1944.
Elaine was known for her smile and laughter. She enjoyed sitting around the table playing cards and games with her family and making Rice Krispies bars and cupcakes with...
Victor "Vic" Hellenbrand
Jun 2, 2025
Victor A. Hellenbrand, age 88, passed away on June 2, 2025. He was born on August 2, 1936, in Ashton, WI. He was a farmer through and through, but above all a man devoted to his faith and his family.
Vic married the love of his life, Shirley Endres of Waunakee, on December 29th, 1964. While raising their family, Vic farmed...
Elizabeth "Betty" Bridge
Jun 2, 2025
Madison- Elizabeth "Betty" Bridge, age 94, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 2, 2025. She was born in State College, PA on June 10, 1930, the daughter of Robert and Elizabeth Hughes.
Betty grew up in State College with lots of family and friends. In 1948 she moved to Madison and met the love of her life, Mervin Bridge. On December...
Cole Nathaniel Schoepp
Jun 1, 2025
Cole Nathaniel Schoepp, age 25, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2025, after an inspiring 11-year battle with brain cancer. Surrounded by loved ones, Cole's journey ended how he lived, courageously, with strength, passion, and a deep love for life.
Cole was Born on March 24th, 2000, in Madison, Wisconsin to Richard and Kathleen Schoepp Despite the challenges he faced, Cole...
Heather R. Huber
Jun 1, 2025
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Cress Funeral & Cremation Service
3325 E. Washington Ave.
Madison (608) 249-6666
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Joanne "Jo" Volla
Jun 1, 2025
Utica – T. Joanne “Jo” Volla, age 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday June 1, 2025, at her home. She was born March 17, 1941, in Stoughton to the late Russell and Thelma (Storlid) Jacobson. Jo went to a one room school named Prairie Queen and was a 1959 graduate of Cambridge High School. She was united in marriage to...
Edward J. McCormick
Jun 1, 2025
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Cress Funeral Service
3325 E. Washington Ave., Madison, WI 53704
608-249-6666
Irene Clarice Kringle
May 31, 2025
Madison: Irene Clarice Kringle, age 96, died on May 31, 2025, at Oakwood West. She was born on January 23, 1929, in rural Stratford, Wisconsin. The daughter of Clarence and Eva (Punswick) Hougum.
She married Ramon Schoenewe of Everly, Iowa on May 19, 1956, in Los Angeles, California. He preceded her in death on April 15, 1961. She married Kenneth Kringle...
Mary Beth Arnold
May 30, 2025
Mary Beth “Stick” Arnold (Sweeney)
I was born Mary Elizabeth Sweeney on January 12, 1960, to the greatest family God ever created. My body died on Friday, May 30th, after my most recent battle with Wilbur—the latest of my cancer cells—after overcoming earlier fights with Gus and Gert.
My parents, Ray and Marian (Murphy) Sweeney raised my nine brothers and me in...
Louise Marie Bauer
May 29, 2025
Louise Marie Bauer was a proud Wisconsinite—born in Monroe on July 19, 1941, to the late Lillian (Gruenenfelder) and Adolph Bigger, raised in Darlington, and a longtime resident of Waunakee, where she spent her full adult life. She was the fourth of six daughters: Lillian (Gene) Douglas, Margaret (Lawrence) Hardyman, Mary (Erv) Hoeper, Rita (Paul) Cobb, and JoAnn (Ron) Bradt.
Louise...
Larry "Lars" Schwenn
May 28, 2025
Dane - Larry (Lars) J. Schwenn age 70, passed away unexpectedly on May 28, 2025, at his home. He was born on December 7, 1954, the son of Roland (Bunny) and Clarice (Rortvedt) Schwenn.
Larry lived in Dane his entire life. He graduated from Lodi High School in 1973. He worked for the Village of Dane, Lodi School District and Blessed...
Roger W. Ballweg
May 28, 2025
Roger W. Ballweg left this world on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 and was reunited with many of his cherished family members who had gone before him. His life’s journey ended as it began, with unyielding spirit and an unbreakable will, reminding & inspiring us to push forward.
Roger was born into a large family on October 12, 1942, in rural Waunakee,...
Alan Carl Heitman
May 28, 2025
Alan Carl Heitman passed away on Wednesday, May 28th, 2025 at Agrace Inpatient Care Unit surrounded by people who loved him most in the world. He was a loyal and loving husband, father, and friend.
He is survived by his wife Joan, his two favorite daughters Pat and Ann as well as their spouses and families, and his older siblings, Bob...
Mary Joan Lynch
May 28, 2025
Mary Joan/“Mary Jo”/Joey (nee Euper) Lynch, longtime Madison resident, passed away on May 28, 2025, at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. Mary Jo is survived by her five children: Karen (Michael) Gardner; Cindy (Keith Ziegler) Lynch; Jane Lewis; Julie Lynch; and Kevin (Diane Smith) Lynch. She was also blessed with twelve grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
Born April 26,1935 to Peter...
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