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.
Mary Lalley
Dec 5, 2025
Mary Therese (Janz) Lalley, 71, of DeForest, passed away peacefully at UW Hospital in Madison, leaving behind a lifetime of stories, friendships, and quiet joys that shaped everyone who loved her.
Born on February 3, 1954, at St. Joseph Hospital in Beaver Dam, Mary grew up in a home filled with the warmth of her parents, Peter W. and Adeline (Carr)...
Adam Halstead
Dec 4, 2025
Adam George William Halstead, 54, born in Wheldrake, Yorkshire, England, died peacefully on December 4 in Madison, Wisconsin. Adam is survived by his wife, Amy Thomas; daughters Maya and Zoe Halstead; parents Thomas and Diana Halstead of the Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, England; and sister Tessa (Paul) Fenton of Streetly, West Midlands, England.
Adam shared close relationships with his mother-...
David Dean Mahoney
Dec 2, 2025
David Dean Mahoney, age 77, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2025, surrounded by his loving wife and three daughters as the first snowstorm of the winter quieted the world outside. Born on May 17, 1948, in Eau Claire, WI, to Mildred and Richard Mahoney, Dave lived a life grounded in service, humility, and deep devotion to his family.
Dave met...
Phillip C. Saganski
Dec 7, 2025
Visitation will be from 10:00 - 12:00 PM (noon) on Friday, January 9, 2026 at Cress Funeral Home, 1310 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie, WI 53590 with a Memorial Service to follow at 12:00 PM.
If you are not able to join us in person, please register at the following link to view the service: https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=146ca226-7f88-476d-8214-210588c5abec
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Neil Sherwood Lewis
Sep 30, 2025
Neil Sherwood Lewis passed away on September 30, 2025, at the age of 89.
Neil, the son of Jack and Catherine (Duffy) Lewis, was born in Fargo, North Dakota on May 25, 1936. The family, which ultimately included Neil’s beloved siblings, John, Jim, Bill, and Sally, moved to Portland, Oregon in 1938. Many special times were spent on the Oregon Coast...
Diane M. Hampton
Dec 2, 2025
Diane M. Hampton, age 71 of Waunakee, passed away on Tues., Dec. 2nd, 2025 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, WI. She was born on Dec. 7, 1953 in Madison to Mary Rita and Duane Hampton.
Diane graduated from Montello High School in 1972. She was a cook at O’Malley’s Farm Café for 20 years and then cooked for the hot...
Grant James Makovec
Dec 1, 2025
Grant James Makovec, born in Madison on August 25, 2013, died on December 1, 2025. Grant was bright and inquisitive, a born engineer and tinkerer who loved space and dreamed of going to MIT to design rockets he could yeet into outer space. He cultivated a passion for airplanes and could identify a plane flying over just by how it...
Jack F. Naughton
Nov 15, 2025
Madison, Wisconsin — Jack Naughton, a beloved father, grandfather, and devoted educator whose life was defined by his kindness and passion for world travel, passed away peacefully at the age of 97.
Born in 1928 in Gary, Indiana, Jack grew up in Chicago before serving two years in the U.S. Navy as a foreign correspondent. Following his service, he dedicated himself...
Teresa Johnson
Dec 9, 2025
Teresa A. Johnson, 74, of Cottage Grove passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at her home.
She is survived by her husband, Pedro Garcia Jr.
A visitation will take place from 1PM until 2PM on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at Cress Funeral Service, 1310 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie, WI 53590.
Cress Funeral & Cremation Service
1310 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie
(608) 837-9054
Jane H. Stolper
Dec 7, 2025
Jane H Stolper, age 101, died peacefully on December 7, 2025, after a remarkably productive and long life. Born on August 21, 1924, at University Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of Theodore A. and Mary C. Hoeveler and a proud 4th generation Madisonian.
Jane graduated from Madison West High School and the University of Wisconsin, Madison. In college...
Lloyd F. Dresen
Dec 7, 2025
Lloyd F. Dresen, born on March 2, 1938, passed away on December 7, 2025. He was the son of John G. Dresen and Amilia (Molly) Koch, and a proud graduate of Middleton High School, Class of 1957.
On June 23, 1962, Lloyd married Margeret (Marge) Wipperfurth, the love of his life. Their marriage was filled with devotion, laughter, and unwavering support...
Sherri J. Studnicka
Dec 5, 2025
Sherri Jo Studnicka passed away on Friday December 5, 2025, with her father, sister, and brother at her bedside. Sherri was the oldest of three siblings and was an inspiration to many. Though she struggled with a disability throughout her life, she worked hard and lived her life helping others. She always made sure to remember the birthdays, anniversaries, and...
Mary C. Santos
Dec 5, 2025
Mary C. Santos, age 60, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Friday, December 5, 2025 at the University of Wisconsin Hospital. She was born on September 18, 1965 in Stoughton, Wisconsin the daughter of William and Virginia (Schneider) Santos.
Mary enjoyed all the family gatherings. She loved all her stuffed animals especially a Black Lab. Enjoyed listening to music and...
Peggy (Margaret) Rose Traver
Dec 5, 2025
MONONA - Peggy (Margaret) Rose Traver, 77, was born on Leap Day, February 29, 1948, (she loved her birthday!) in La Crosse, Wisconsin to Ken and Eleanor Zurn. She grew up on the banks of the Mississippi River and enjoyed many boating and camping trips. She graduated from La Crosse Central High School in 1966 and La Crosse State University...
Kathryn A. Smith
Dec 2, 2025
Kathryn A. Smith (née Eggert) passed away peacefully on December 2, 2025, at the age of 73 in Madison, Wisconsin, surrounded by family after a nine-year battle with Parkinson's Disease. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was the daughter of the late Reverend Edward Eggert and Ruth Eggert, and was born on December 7, 1951, in...
Judith Greene
Dec 1, 2025
Judith (Judy) Greene passed away peacefully on Monday, December 1, 2025 at Oakwood Village East, Madison, WI. Judy was born on October 5, 1940 to Vincent Eugene and Margaret Rose (Turner) Steele in Valparaiso, Indiana. Judy is survived by two siblings, Peggy Ryan and Randy Steele, her three children, Kate and her husband John Douglas, Doug, Bill and his wife...
James David Siddell
Nov 29, 2025
James David Siddell, age 66, passed away peacefully at his home in Waunakee, Wisconsin on November 29, 2025. Jim was born on July 23, 1959 to Walt and Linda Siddell in Breese, Illinois. He married his high school sweetheart, Carla Kellermann, on November 8, 1980, in Carlyle, Illinois.
Jim grew up in Huey, Illinois milking cows and doing chores on the...
Clair Matthew Dirienzo
Nov 26, 2025
Clair Matthew Dirienzo (December 30, 1933– November 26, 2025)
Clair Dirienzo, age 91, of Madison, passed away peacefully at Agrace Hospice on November 26, 2025 surrounded by his family.
Clair was born in Madison, WI to Vincent and Elizabeth (Elsie) Dirienzo along with his identical twin brother, Charles (Charlie). They grew up on Monroe Street with their older brother and sister, Vincent...
Peggy Sue Santos
Nov 26, 2025
Peggy Sue (Huseth) Santos, age 67, passed away on Wed. Nov. 26, 2025, at UW Hospital's TLC unit with her daughter and son in-law by her side. Peggy was born on Feb. 14, 1958 (a true Valentine Baby) to Dean and Grace (Stensby) Huseth.
After graduating high school in Verona she welcomed her first daughter Pamela. Peggy would later marry Brian...
Myrtle Lyn Gilboe
Nov 25, 2025
Myrtle "Lyn" Gilboe passed peacefully at home after 96 wonderful and exciting years on this earth. She was born in Chicago to Kathryn (Kruzinski) and Victor Kroll, growing up in Cicero. A self-described shy and awkward child, she excelled in school and was soon on her way to Miami University in Oxford, OH. There, she met the love of her...
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