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.

Christine Marie O'Connor

Christine Marie O'Connor

Apr 22, 2024

O’Connor, Christine M.  (Janowski)

Waunakee:  Christine M.  (Janowski) O’Connor, age 63 passed away Monday April 22, 2024 at Agrace HospiceCare in Janesville.  She was born March 23, 1961 in Kewaunee, WI the daughter of James and Judith (Flaherty) Janowski.  Chris married Paul O’Connor April 20, 1985 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 

Christine was a 1979 graduate of Roncalli High School in...

Linda C. Margason

Linda C. Margason

Apr 28, 2024

Visitation will be from 1-2:00 PM on Friday, May 3, 2024 at St. Albert the Great Catholic Church, 2420 St. Albert the Great Drive, Sun Prairie, WI 53590 with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 2:00 PM. Please check back for a full obituary. Cress Funeral Home Sun Prairie608-837-9054

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

Visitation will be from 4-7:00 PM on Monday, May 6, 2024 at Cress Funeral Home, 1310 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie, WI 53590.  Visitation will continue from 9:30-11:00 AM on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at Bristol Lutheran Church, 6835 County Hwy N, Sun Prairie, WI 53590 with a Funeral Service to follow at 11:00 AM.  Mike will be brought to his final...

Margaret H. Fose

Margaret H. Fose

Apr 27, 2024

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 Eau Claire in 1941. She then attended Eau...

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...

Nancy Anne Keeney

Nancy Anne Keeney

Apr 26, 2024

Stoughton- Nancy Anne Keeney, 77, died at the UW Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, on April 26,2024 from sudden, catastrophic complications connected to a surgical procedure. 

Nancy was born to Bill and Jane Beyer on December 28, 1946, in Racine, Wisconsin. She lived for over forty years in Stoughton, Wisconsin, later moving with her husband to Madison’s far west side to be...

Moria Grace Krueger

Moria Grace Krueger

Apr 25, 2024

Moria (Mackert) Krueger died at home on April 25, 2024 at age 80. The first woman judge in Dane County, a founding member of the National Association of Women Judges, an original author of Wisconsin’s Juvenile Code, and grandmother to five, Moria devoted her professional life to fairness and justice for all, and her personal life to the care and...

James Kenneth Halverson

James Kenneth Halverson

Apr 25, 2024

James Kenneth Halverson, 83, passed away on April 25, 2024, at Veterans Hospice Care Unit in Madison, WI.

Jim was born on June 15, 1940, to Gilbert and Grace (Johnson) Halverson in Madison.  He attended McFarland and Stoughton schools and served in the US Navy from 1957 to 1961.   He married Sharon Midthun on September 30, 1961, at West Koshkonong...

Wendy Jean Schmudlach

Wendy Jean Schmudlach

Apr 25, 2024

We are sad to announce that after a brief battle with colon cancer, Wendy Jean Schmudlach (Knuteson) passed on peacefully from this earthly life to the promised life eternal on April 25, 2024 at home in Madison, WI at the age of 64. 

 

Wendy was loved by many and was fiercely loyal to her family, friends, and her Wisconsin sports teams...

Lawrence E. Morris

Lawrence E. Morris

Apr 24, 2024

Stoughton- Lawrence “Larry” E. Morris, age 88, died peacefully on Wednesday, April 24,2024 at Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation, surrounded by his family.

Larry was born in Fox Lake, WI on January 20, 1936, to Cecil and Irene (Windus) Morris.

Larry was united in marriage to Carol Frank, and they were blessed with five children: Jeff, Kevin (Diane), Jenny (Jon), Tim (Kathy) and...

Ruth Ann Curry Johnson

Ruth Ann Curry Johnson

Apr 24, 2024

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Ruth Ann Curry Johnson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and dedicated educator, whose radiant warmth and boundless kindness illuminated the lives of all who knew her. Surrounded by her family, she passed away suddenly on April 24, 2024, from health complications at the age of 75. She will be remembered for her infectious laughter, love for teaching, and unwavering love for...

Justin John Smith

Justin John Smith

Apr 22, 2024

Justin John Smith, age 41, departed this earthly life on Monday, April 22nd 2024.  He was born in Rockford, IL on January 5, 1983 to his father John (Teresa) Smith and his mom Kimberly Estes (Smith). Justin leaves behind his three children, one son, Caleb Minch, and two daughters, Rylee and Kynsee Minch, whom he loved more than anything in...

Timothy Arthur Reilley

Timothy Arthur Reilley

Apr 22, 2024

To watch the Live Stream or the Recording of Timothy's service please follow this link.  https://www.youtube.com/@StThomasAquinasChurchMadison/streams

Timothy A. Reilley died peacefully on Aprl 22, 2024, with his family at his side. He was born on November 18, 1928 in Birmingham, Alabama as Arthur Joseph Reilley and later changed his name in the Norbertine Order to Timothy A. Reilley which he kept...

Jimmy L. Mitchell

Jimmy L. Mitchell

Apr 21, 2024

Fitchburg / Madison - Jimmy Mitchell passed away on Sunday April 21, 2024.

A funeral service will be held at 11:30 AM on Tuesday April 30, 2024 at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 3325 E. Washington Ave. Madison. Entombment will be at Roselawn Memorial Park.   Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the service at the funeral home on Tuesday.

For those not...

Patricia S. Johnson

Patricia S. Johnson

Apr 21, 2024

Stoughton- Patricia “Pat” S. Johnson (Welter) passed away peacefully on Sunday April 21, 2024 with her loving family by her side. Pat was born on March 24, 1951 in Edgerton, WI., the daughter of Stephen and Florence (Koscyczarek) Welter.

Pat attended Whitewater High School graduating in 1969. She attended UW Whitewater. Pat worked at Schweiger Industries in Jefferson, WI. Where she...

Georgia M. Shambes

Georgia M. Shambes

Apr 20, 2024

              Georgia M. Shambes, a long-time resident of Madison and professor emerita at the University of Wisconsin, passed away on April 20, 2024, at the age of 92.  Georgia was born in Flint, Michigan, where she was raised and attended Central High, graduating in 1950.  But while the school year was spent in Flint,...

Samuel Clifford Martino

Samuel Clifford Martino

Apr 20, 2024

DeForest- Sam Martino, 85, passed away on April 20, 2024 from a heart attack while mowing the lawn of his home in DeForest, WI. He was born in Clarksburg, W. VA, the son of Frank and Flora Ann Spino Martino.

Sam was a passionate, award-winning journalist with a love of story-telling that started standing on a street corner in Dearborn, MI...

Ronald J. Reynolds

Ronald J. Reynolds

Apr 19, 2024

Ronald J. Reynolds of Madison, WI passed away peacefully at the age of 80 on April 19, 2024, after a brief illness.

He was born on May 17, 1943 in Chicago Heights, IL to James and Elsie (Gerhardt) Reynolds. Ron grew up in Steger, IL with his younger brother Terry. He graduated from Bloom High School in 1961 and attended the...

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