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.

Esther L. Hedfield

Esther L. Hedfield

Apr 12, 2024

Esther Hedfield, 89, passed away unexpectedly at home on April 12, 2024. She was born in Madison on May 29, 1934, the daughter of Dorothy (Whitford) and Nels Christian Lerdahl, and she grew up with her siblings Judith, Alfred and Stephen in Madison. 

Esther graduated from West High School in 1952 and attended Oberlin College and University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she...

Megan E. Ellie

Megan E. Ellie

May 1, 2024

Megan Ellie passed away on May 1 at the young age of 28.  She was born on September 18, 1995 to proud parents Laurie (Disrud) and Rick Ellie.  Megan graduated from Waunakee High School in 2014 with aspirations to create change in the world.  She graduated from UW – Whitewater and received her Masters Degree in Social Work.   Megan...

William J. "Bill" Murray

William J. "Bill" Murray

May 4, 2024

 William J. Murray, 73, of Madison, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at SSM St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, surrounded  by his loving family.

 

Bill was born in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, on March 27, 1951, the first son of James E. and Jeanne C. (O’Neil) Murray. Joining the family were his brother, Thomas John Murray and Margaret Ann Murray.

 

Bill...

Mary C. Swenson

Mary C. Swenson

May 4, 2024

Stoughton – Mary C. Swenson, age 81, passed away peacefully with her husband of 65 years by her side on Saturday May 4, 2024, at Azura Memory Care in Stoughton.  She was born January 4, 1943, in Madison, WI to the late Ernest and Alice (Noyce) Culb.  Mary met the love of her life Oscar “Weed” Swenson and they married...

Oscar N. Nelson Jr.

Oscar N. Nelson Jr.

May 3, 2024

A full obituary will appear here soon.Cress Funeral & Cremation Service 

206 W. Prospect, P.O. Box 231, Stoughton

(608) 873-9244 

Please share your memories at www.cressfuneralservice.com

Barbara Joyce Lippitt

Barbara Joyce Lippitt

May 3, 2024

Barbara passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, May 3rd at her home at The Heritage, Middleton.

Barbara was known for her deep faith and love of family. She was an accomplished knitter, cook and baker, and lavished those gifts on family and friends. Sharing her faith was deeply important throughout her adult life and she worked to bring numerous...

Kristopher Arthur Diehm, Sr.

Kristopher Arthur Diehm, Sr.

May 2, 2024

We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved father, Kristopher ‘Kris’ Arthur Diehm Sr. He peacefully left this world on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at 2:30 pm in Madison, Wisconsin surrounded by his loved ones. Kris was born on March 29, 1951, in Wisconsin. His kindness, wisdom, and warm smile touched the lives of everyone who knew him.

Kris was a devoted...

Sibyl I. Carmichael

Sibyl I. Carmichael

May 2, 2024

Sun Prairie – Sibyl Irene (Schlatter) Carmichael, age 89, passed away at Agrace HospiceCare on May 2, 2024, with her family by her side.   Sibyl was born on April 8, 1935, at St. Catherine’s Hospital in East Chicago, IN.  She was the second child of Irene (Samonson) Schlatter and Chester Schlatter.  Their first child, John George “Jack” died as...

Lyle R. Wilson

Lyle R. Wilson

Apr 30, 2024

Lyle Ricky Wilson, 73, of Stoughton, WI passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 as a result of complications from peripheral artery disease. 

Lyle was born on April 17, 1951 to Ruth Pearl Miller and Lyle Arthur Wilson in Richland Center Wisconsin. After Lyle graduated in 1969 from McFarland High School he was drafted and served in the US Navy...

Ronald W. Krohn

Ronald W. Krohn

Apr 30, 2024

Ronald (Ron) William Krohn, age 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 30, 2024, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Ron was born in Reedsburg, Wisconsin on November 13, 1941, to Erwin and Clara (Meister) Krohn.  Ron’s love for baseball was instinctive.  He participated in the first sanctioned Little League in Wisconsin, which was organized in Reedsburg...

Henryk A. Walczyk

Henryk A. Walczyk

Apr 28, 2024

SUN PRAIRIE-- Henryk A. Walczyk, age 73, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024.  He was born to Stanislaw and Marianna Walczyk in Poland in 1950.  He immigrated to the United States in 1964.  

In 1969, Henryk enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and ended up making it a 23 year-long career.  He loved being a Marine, and he...

Mary C. McCloskey

Mary C. McCloskey

Apr 28, 2024

Mary Catherine (Lamberty) McCloskey, of Sun Prairie Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at home on April 28, 2024 at the age of 82 surrounded by family and friends. Mary was born on August 18, 1941, in Middleton, Wisconsin. 

Mary was the most loving, kind, and generous person to all who were fortunate to know her. Her family meant the world to her,...

Judith A. Brantzeg

Judith A. Brantzeg

Apr 28, 2024

Judith (Judy) Ann Brantzeg, 85, of Baraboo, WI, passed away peacefully on April

28th, 2024, at Maplewood of Sauk City. Judy Mankiewicz was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on October 16th, 1938 to Christian and Dorothy Mankiewicz. After graduating from Milwaukee Lutheran High School in 1957, Judy married Gerald E. Brantzeg on September 14th, 1957 at Zion Lutheran Church in Milwaukee and later...

Linda C. Margason

Linda C. Margason

Apr 28, 2024

Linda “Lynn” Margason passed away on April 28, 2024. She was born on January 15, 1946 in Milwaukee, the eldest daughter to Mary Rita and Herbert David Margason.

After graduating from John Marshall High School, Lynn competed secretarial school at UW-Milwaukee.  She worked her way from secretarial positions to the vice president of several marketing companies, including as the marketing director...

Nancy M. Everson

Nancy M. Everson

Apr 28, 2024

Nancy (Peil) Everson, age 75, of Sun Prairie, formerly of Menomonee Falls, WI passed away on Sunday, April 28 in Madison, Wisconsin. She was born on August 15, 1948 in Hartford, Wisconsin, the daughter of Margaret and Clifford Peil.

Nancy graduated from Menomonee Falls High School in 1966 and went on to study education at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire where...

Michael "Mike" D. Matheson

Michael "Mike" D. Matheson

Apr 27, 2024

Michael D. Matheson, age 68, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at his home in Wisconsin Dells.  

He was born in Stoughton, WI on May 25, 1955, son of Richard “Dick” and Phyllis (Gullickson) Matheson.

He married his best friend and soulmate, Connie (Houser) in Madison on May 21, 1977 before settling in Sun Prairie, WI....

Margaret H. Fose

Margaret H. Fose

Apr 27, 2024

To watch Margaret's service please follow this link https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony/?c=28a23a5d-e3e2-4341-9353-9e79760115f0

SUN PRAIRIE - Margaret H. Fose, age 100, died April 27, 2024 at All Saints Assisted Living in Madison. She was born July 31, 1923 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to Joseph Horkey and Helene Eggers Horkey. Margaret attended Sherman School in Eau Claire County and graduated from St. Patrick’s High School in...

Lawrence David Shriberg

Lawrence David Shriberg

Apr 26, 2024

Lawrence D. (“Larry”) Shriberg died on April 26, 2024, in Madison, Wisconsin.

He was born in Newton, Massachusetts to Samuel and Shyrlie (Tatelman) Shriberg, grew up in nearby Waltham, and attended Waltham High School. He did his undergraduate work at Syracuse University, and earned a master’s degree in speech pathology at Boston University, and a PhD. at the University of Kansas...

Paul Pudlas

Paul Pudlas

Apr 26, 2024

Paul C. Pudlas, age 82, passed away peacefully alongside daughter Angela at Cardinal View Assisted Living on Friday, April 26th, 2024. Paul was born on November 26th, 1941 in Owen, WI to John and Gertrude (Orth) Pudlas. He married the love of his life, Carol June (Stukenberg) on July 27th, 1963, in Polo, IL. 

 

Paul graduated from Forreston High School in...

Nina Liema Liamba

Nina Liema Liamba

Apr 26, 2024

Nina's family is currently preparing an obituary that will appear here in the near future.  Please check back again soon.  In the meantime please feel free to sign the online guest book and share memories and condolences.There will be a Celebration of the life of Nina Liema Liamba on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at Elver Park in Madison (please see...

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