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.
Dolores "Dee" A Buchler MD
Jun 15, 2025
Dolores A. Buchler MD, age 90, passed away on June 15, 2025. She was born in Casper, Wyoming and attended MacMurray College in Jacksonville, Illinois. Dr. Buchler graduated from the Medical College of PA in 1961. This was followed by postgraduate education in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology and Radiation Oncology, subsequently becoming board certified in those specialties.
In 1969, she...
Patrick Alphonse Lyons
Jun 4, 2025
Patrick Alphonse Lyons, longtime resident of Westport and Waunakee, passed away on June 4, 2025, at his home in Surprise, AZ following a brief illness. He was surrounded by his children, Timothy and Jennifer, and prayerfully supported by his entire family.
Patrick was born to Frank & Lillian (Genin) Lyons on 10/21/30 and grew up in the Bosco-Paoli-Verona areas. He attended...
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...
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...
Karen E. Cornell
Jun 14, 2025
Karen Ellen Cornell, age 83, of Stoughton entered eternal life on June 14, 2025. She was born on December 19, 1941, in Milwaukee to Dewey Plaumann and Catherine (Heimann) Schwamb. Karen was brought into God’s family through Holy Baptism at Grace Ev Church on February 22, 1942. On March 25, 1956, she confessed her faith in the triune God and...
Terrence Jay Snowden
May 24, 2025
Terrence Jay Snowden passed away peacefully on May 24th, 2025 at the William S. Middleton Memorial Hospital Hospice Unit. His beloved children and grandchildren spent his last days with him.
“Terry” was born July 24th, 1926 in Sheboygan, WI. He was the oldest of five children born to George and Eva (Nommensen) Snowden. He grew up in Fond du Lac, then...
Jean E. Miller
Jun 18, 2025
Jean E. Miller, age 79, passed away June 18, 2025. A visitation will be held Monday June 23, 2025 from 4-7 pm at Winn-Cress Funeral Home, 5785 Hwy Q, Waunakee, WI 53597. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 209 South St., Waunakee, WI, with...
Susan Ann Schmelzer
Jun 17, 2025
Susan Ann Schmelzer passed away on Tuesday June 17, 2025. Arrangements are pending. A full obituary will be available at a later date. If you would like to be notified when an obituary is on our website, you can sign up for our email notifications at www.cressfuneralservice.com/mailinglist
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Elizabeth Federer
Jun 17, 2025
Elizabeth Lousie “Betty” (Meinholz) Federer, 74, of Sun Prairie passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
Betty was the only daughter of Hubert J and Elizabeth A (Weynand) Meinholz. Her six brother, Chris, Wil, Fred, Charlie, Vinney and Earl all loved and cherished her. She was raised on the family farm in Ashton where she learned her work ethic at...
June A. Chadwick
Jun 17, 2025
June Ann (Legat) Chadwick, loving wife, mother and grandmother died peacefully on June 17, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones. June died of natural causes due to many complicated health issues. It was time for her body to be at peace and her beautiful sole to be free in Heaven.
June was born on December 14, 1946 in Aurora, Illinois to...
Eleanor Friedli
Jun 16, 2025
Eleanor (Ellie) R. Friedli, 97, passed away peacefully at home, on June 16, 2025, embraced in the love of her family.
Eleanor was born on May 25, 1928 to Harold and Loreen Byers. Eleanor spent her childhood on a farm in Crawford County with her nine siblings. She married Claire Sikir in 1951 until his passing in 1954. Eleanor married Charles...
Georgianna "Georgie" E. Stebnitz
Jun 16, 2025
Georgie passed away peacefully at home, leaving behind a legacy of love, joy, and a deep connection to the natural world. From a young age, Georgie developed a fascination with nature—especially birds—a passion she shared with her mother. She often marveled at how robins built their nests in her beloved ficus tree, which grew so tall it reached toward the...
Justen Robert Waldburger
Jun 15, 2025
Justen Robert Waldburger, age 22, lost his long, hard fought battle with depression and addiction on Sunday, June 15, 2025.
Justen was born to Joseph C. Waldburger and Shasta N. Hoffhein on June 23, 2002, in Madison, WI. Justen was the star of our lives. Even as a baby he helped guide our path. There aren’t words to describe how much...
Raymond Leslie Gehrke
Jun 14, 2025
McFarland – Raymond Leslie Gehrke, age 93, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, June 14, 2025. He was born on May 10, 1932 in Grant County Wisconsin, son of Reno and Pauline Gehrke. He married Mildred June Swanson on July 11, 1953 in Madison Wisconsin. Together they raised four children Debbie, Sharon, David, and Michael.
Raymond grew up on a...
Dwipen Dranath (Baba-Jaan) Chatterjee
Jun 14, 2025
Dwipen Dranath Chatterjee (Baba-Jaan), passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family.
Services will begin at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at the Cress Center, 6021 University Avenue, Madison. The service will also be live-streamed. A link will be provided here soon.
Lorette P. Wambach
Jun 11, 2025
Lorette Pauline (LaLonde) Wambach, age 98, died June 11, 2025, lovingly surrounded by her children in her final days. She was born on July 28, 1926, in Milwaukee, WI, to Henrietta (Verbeten) LaLonde and Paul LaLonde. She married Bill Wambach on August 14, 1948, and they were happily married for 71 years before his passing in 2019.
Lorette attended the St...
Dave Bavlnka
Jun 9, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our husband and dad - David Bavlnka, 77, of Sun Prairie on June 9, 2025 after a short battle with cancer.
Dave was born on December 17, 1947 in Mosinee, Wisconsin to Rudy and Loretta Bavlnka. He was the oldest of seven children and the big brother to one brother...
Allen "A.D" Cummings Sr.
Jun 9, 2025
Allen D. Cummings Sr.
(All Damn Country Man)
August 6, 1942 – June 9, 2025
It is with a very heavy heart to announce the passing of Allen, better known to many as A.D., after his body grew tired following a heart valve replacement.
A.D. served for 23 years in the United States Navy, upon multiple Destroyers, AirCraft Carriers, and his favorite ship being...
David L. Gumz
Jun 9, 2025
David L. "Chewy" Gumz, age 58, of Marshall, WI, passed away peacefully at home on June 9, 2025. Born to Merlin and Janice Gumz on September 22, 1966, in Dodgeville, WI. David was known for his unmatched dedication to family, profound work ethic, and heartfelt generosity.
He married the love of his life, Tammy Jacob in 1995, and together they raised...
Myles Borstad
Jun 8, 2025
Myles Borstad passed away peacefully on June 8, 2025, at the age of 86. He was born in Westby, WI on November 21, 1938, and grew up in Plain, WI. He graduated from St. Luke’s Catholic School in Plain, WI. In 1956.
Myles worked at Oscar Mayer Foods in Madison, WI for 31 years, retiring in May 1996. After a well-deserved...
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