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.
Penny Lamb
Nov 4, 2025
Penny L Lamb, 73, of Madison passed away on November 4, 2025, at UW Hospital with her daughters by her side.
Penny was born on January 4, 1952, in Monroe, WI to Bert & Isabel (Sandley) Beecher.
Penny was one of seven children who she had remained close with throughout her life.
Penny enjoyed taking short trips to the casino, reading, gardening &...
Sue A Roundy
Oct 7, 2025
Sue Ann Roundy, age 71, of Madison, WI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 7, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on January 24, 1954, to Wanda and Daniel Sheeks. Sue was raised in Arlington and Poynette, WI, where she later graduated high school.
After graduation, she began a long and dedicated career with American Family Insurance.
Sue had a passion...
Judy Kasper
Oct 23, 2025
Judith J. Kasper, age 88, died surrounded by her loved ones, at home on October 23 , 2025. She was born on Wednesday, August 18, 1937 to Gilsey and Josephine Grabbert in Madison, Wi. She was married to the love of her life, Roger W. Kasper, on September 19, 1959.
Judy was a graduate of Edgewood High School and attended UW...
Donna Belle Calvert
Nov 8, 2025
Donna Belle Calvert, age 89, passed away surrounded by family at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg on Saturday, November 8, 2025. She was born October 30, 1936 the daughter of Myron and Sara (Maddrell) Williams in Beloit, WI.
Donna attended Evansville High School and later graduated from Hayward High School. She received her BS in English from UW River Falls. Donna taught...
Lucas John Tonstad
Nov 7, 2025
Lucas J. Tonstad passed away on November 7, 2025. 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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Jeannette A. Smithback
Nov 6, 2025
Jeannette A. Smithback, age 87, passed away on November 6, 2025 at St. Mary’s Hospital. She was born on August 24, 1938 in Woodburn, Orgeon the daughter of Joseph and Violet (Bratvold) LaBansky. She married Raymond Smithback on May 18, 1963 in Rockford, Illinois.
Jan was a generous, loving and authentic woman who shined so bright. She was known for and...
John F. Komoroske
Nov 3, 2025
On November 3rd, John left this world to explore infinity amidst great Love and Light.
John was born in Algoma, Wisconsin February 11, 1937, to Dr. Frank and Sybil (Lidral) Komoroske.
He graduated from Algoma High School and received a Bachelor of Music degree from Lawrence College Conservatory, Appleton and a Master of Music Education degree from VanderCook College of Music, Chicago....
Edward S. Chapman Jr.
Nov 2, 2025
Edward S. Chapman, 81, died November 2, 2025, following a life filled with an excellent family, fine friends, and many adventures.
Born March 23, 1944, in Winchester, Massachusetts, he was the son of Edward S. and Mary Catherine (Longfield) Chapman. He was the 25-year husband of Anne Marie Van Duzor of Fitchburg, formerly of Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
A 1962 graduate of...
Tracey Ellen Monroe
Nov 1, 2025
Tracey Ellen Monroe passed peacefully into the arms of our Lord on Saturday, November 1st at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, Wisconsin.
Born October 9, 1970, Tracey was the third-born daughter of Emil Joseph Liebewein, Jr. and Mary Ellen (Spangler) Liebewein, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her best friend and loving husband of 23 years, Lanty Monroe, and...
Nick Kueber
Oct 31, 2025
Lieutenant Colonel Nickolaus Ambrose Kueber, age 91, “slipped the surly bonds of earth…and touched the face of God”, on Friday, October 31, 2025, at his home. He was born in Hubbard County, Minnesota, near the headwaters of the Mississippi, on December 7, 1933.
Nick grew up in a large family on his Parent’s farm outside of Park Rapids, Minnesota. Hard work...
Gregory "Greg" A. Berkseth
Oct 30, 2025
Gregory “Greg” Berkseth passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on October 30, 2025 at Agrace Hospice in Madison following a courageous battle with cancer.
Gregory Allan Berkseth was born in Baldwin, Wisconsin on July 3, 1954, to Oscar and Celia Berkseth. He graduated from Baldwin-Woodville High School in 1972 and attended the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay, graduating...
Joyce A. Schulz
Oct 29, 2025
Joyce Ann Schulz, 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 29, 2025. She was born on May 3, 1943, in Watertown, and was a life-long resident of Deerfield. She was the daughter of Alford “Jack” and Bernice Wedvick, and sister of Dennis Wedvick.
A graduate of Deerfield High School and Honor Graduate of The American Academy for Medical and...
Rodney M. Goeden
Oct 29, 2025
Rodney M. Goeden, age 89, of Dane died October 29,2025, at UW Hospital in Madison. He was born February 26,1936 to Joe and Bertilla (Breunig) Goeden. Rodney married Louise Ziegler on March 5,1957 at St. Peter’s in Ashton.
Rodney worked in the Dane County Sheriff’s department for over 30 years until his retirement in 1994. He also was a lifelong farmer....
Hilda Louise McCreight
Oct 28, 2025
The indomitable Hilda McCreight passed away peacefully at the age of 105 on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.
She was born Hilda Louise Horner on the 12th of February 1920, elder daughter of Meyers B. Horner and Lucille (Gump) Horner. The descendent of Swiss-German Church of the Brethren farmers and metal workers, she was born on her grandparents’ farm in Meyersdale, PA....
Orville "O.D." Wiemann
Oct 28, 2025
Orville Dale Wiemann, age 93, of Madison passed away peacefully October 28, 2025.
Born June 18, 1932, to John and Bena (Olsen) Wiemann, Alexander, Iowa, as second of 10 children. Married to DeLores Steenblock, September 29, 1950, they celebrated 72 years of marriage before her passing, and nine children; Michael, Jeffrey (Annette), Bruce (Dawn), Cheryl, Kevin (Sheila), Lorraine (Michael Randall), Curtis...
John Rasmussen
Oct 28, 2025
John Rasmussen passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, surrounded by his children and loving family.
John was born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, on April 3, 1950, to John and Regina Rasmussen. He graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1968 and from the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh in 1972. Following his education, John proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1973 to...
Andrea "Andie" Alice Kruk
Oct 27, 2025
Andrea “Andie” Alice Kruk (née Drea), 80, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Monday, October 27, 2025, following a five-year battle with dementia. Andie was born on May 30, 1945 in Richland Center, Wisconsin. She attended Reedsburg High School and loved being a member of the marching band. Music was a special passion for her....
Susan Ann Pollow
Oct 26, 2025
Susan Ann Pollow, entered into eternal life on Sunday, October 26th at St. Mary’s Hospital at the age of 71. She was born to Arnold & Waunetta Pollow on July 20, 1954 in Madison, Wisconsin. Susan graduated from Oregon Senior High School in 1972. After graduation she worked at WPS for several years and then started her career at WEA...
Arlene Mary Linn
Oct 26, 2025
Arlene Mary (R.) Linn passed away on October 26, 2025 at the age of 98. Arlene was born in North Prairie, WI, on August 17, 1927, and had a happy childhood growing up in Belleville, WI. She was preceded in death by her parents, Warren and Ethel Rolfe, her sister, Elizabeth Ann (Betty) Johnson, her husband, Dr. Robert H. Linn,...
Deanne "Dee" Henning
Oct 26, 2025
Deanne “Dee” Henning, age 85, of Waunakee, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 8, 1940, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Dee was the daughter of Adrien and Mildred Gardner. She spent her childhood in Ashley, Dickinson and Golva, North Dakota, before the family moved to Redwood Falls, Minnesota, where she...
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