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.
Tatum Joseph Lee Mohan
Jan 4, 2026
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our baby boy, Tatum Joseph Lee Mohan, known to those who knew him as “Tatum the Tiger.” Born on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, Tatum fought heroically with the support of the NICU team at Meriter Hospital. Unfortunately, the fight was too much, and he passed away in his parents’ arms...
Karen S. Johannsen
Dec 26, 2025
Karen Sue Johannsen, age 66, passed away at UW Hospital on December 26, 2025.
Karen was born June 3,1959 in Davenport Iowa. Karen and her family moved to Madison in 1960. She was a West High School graduate, class of 1977. She was a very proud Florida Gator, receiving her bachelors degree in Horticulture from University of Florida in 1981. Karen...
Elizabeth Anne Murphy Prescott
Dec 10, 2025
Elizabeth Anne “Liz” Murphy was born to Julia and William Murphy in Evergreen Park, Illinois, on December 6, 1957. She grew up surrounded by love, seeing her grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins nearly every week. As a child, she excelled in school, played baseball with the neighborhood kids, went boating on Lake Michigan with her grandparents, doted on her younger...
Paul W. Schwister
Jan 5, 2026
Paul W. Schwister, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, died on Monday, January 5, 2026, after a brief illness. He was 86.
Born on April 25, 1939, in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, Paul was the son of John and Olivia (Kaiser) Schwister. He was blessed with a childhood surrounded by loving grandparents, aunts and uncles, and many adventurous cousins, all growing...
June Marie Collins
Jan 12, 2026
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Cress Funeral Service
1310 Emerald Terrace
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
608-837-9054
Henry John "Jack" Kruschek Jr.
Jan 10, 2026
Henry John “Jack” Kruschek Jr. passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026, at the age of 82, surrounded by his loving family.
Jack was born on October 21, 1943, to Henry Kruschek, Sr. and Clara (Meinholz) Kruschek. He was baptized on November 1, 1943, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Pine Bluff, Wisconsin, attended St. John Catholic School in Waunakee, and...
Ronald E. Lange
Jan 10, 2026
Ronald (Ron) E. Lange, age 90, of Waunakee died on Saturday, Jan. 10,2026 at Hattie’s Glen in Waunakee. He was born on Sept. 25,1935 in Madison, WI to Herman and Katherine (Halverson) Lange. Ron attended Waunakee High School before he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served from November 1953 through October 1957. During his service, he held the rank...
Peter Edward Starkweather
Jan 9, 2026
Peter Starkweather passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026 at the age of 88.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 21 at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 401 S. Owen Dr., from 10 am until the time of mass at 11 am.
Please return at a later time for his full obituary. In the meantime, please...
Marian L. Johnson
Jan 9, 2026
Stoughton — Marian L. Johnson, age 92, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her beloved boys, on Friday, January 9, 2026, at Kettle Park Senior Living in Stoughton. Marian was born April 7, 1933 in Clinton, WI to the late Christ and Anna (Kline) Ahlert. Marian was a graduate of Clinton High School where she met the love of her life...
Ami Elissa Rodland
Jan 9, 2026
AMI (ORLIN) RODLAND
Ami Elissa Rodland, age 73, passed away on January 9, 2026 due to complications from Alzheimer’s Disease.
How does one capture the essence of Ami in an obituary? Ami: the fearless advocate, loyal friend, devoted mother, loving sister, supportive partner, incredible cook, Scrabble player extraordinaire, assertive New Yorker. Facts can’t convey the laughter, the intellect, the fun, the humanity...
Deborah Lynn Hoffman
Jan 9, 2026
Deborah L. Hoffman left this earth on January 9 th, 2026. Deb – also known as D’vorah Dinah – was born on March 5, 1961 in Columbus, Ohio. She was preceded in death by parents Heinz (a Holocaust survivor) and Marcia Shechtman Hoffman. She is survived by sisters Karen and Aileen and brother Gary (Basha); her nieces Michal Hoffman, Aliza...
Vale E. Hagel
Jan 8, 2026
Private services will be held.
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Cress Funeral Service
3325 East Washington Avenue
Madison, WI 53704
608-249-6666
David J. Coisman
Jan 8, 2026
Sun Prairie – David J. Coisman, at 81, passed away peacefully on Thursday January 8, 2026, in Sun Prairie. He was born November 29, 1944, in Algoma, WI. to the late Raymond and Vida (Herlache) Coisman. David’s education included being a 1962 graduate of Algoma High School and in 1968 received his associate’s degree with Honors in Electronics Engineering Technology....
Georgy Vavilov
2026
Georgy Vavilov, 84, peacefully passed away on January 6, 2026 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. Born to Arseny and Galina Vavilov, he grew up in Sverdlovsk (Russia), where he graduated from School No. 9 before studying Chemistry at the Ural Polytechnic Institute.
Georgy received his doctorate in fine chemical synthesis and began his professional career at the Research Institute...
Rose G. Zahn
Jan 3, 2026
Rosemary “Rose” G. Zahn, age 75, passed away after an illness on Saturday, January 3, 2026 with her family by her side. She was born on May 26, 1950, the only daughter to Palmer and Esther (Rennicke) Gollnick. She was united in marriage to Dennis Zahn on June 4, 1966, and they had 46 great years together.
Rose worked at MPI...
Dorothy Ann Gordon Zografi
Jan 3, 2026
Dorothy Ann Gordon Zografi of Madison, Wisconsin peacefully passed away at the age of 89 on January 3rd, 2026, at Oakwood Village. Her best friend and loving husband of 68 years, George Zografi, was at her side at time of passing.
Dorothy was born on September 19th, 1936, in Montvale, New Jersey to John L. Gordon and Gertrude Mitchell Gordon. Dorothy...
Jafar "Aziz" Abbasnejad
Jan 3, 2026
In Loving Memory of Jafar Abbasnejad (“Aziz”)
Jafar Abbasnejad—known to his family, friends, and all who loved him as “Aziz,” the beloved—passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, January 3, 2026, after a battle with cancer. He was 84 years old. His wife of 35 years, Prof. Julie Kailin, was by his side.
Born in 1941 in Bojnurd, Iran, to Rajab...
Dolores Marie (Delphey) Schmitt
Jan 2, 2026
Dolores Marie (Delphey) Schmitt, age 87, died on Jan. 2, 2026, at her home in Madison, Wis. She was born on March 2, 1938, to Edward A. and Mildred M. (Hogan) Delphey in Dubuque, Iowa.
Dolores grew up in Harpers Ferry, Iowa, on the bank of the Mississippi River where her father, grandfather and uncles worked together as commercial fishermen. Many...
Judith M. Hable
Dec 31, 2025
Judith M. Hable
Judy M. (Taugher) Hable, age 85, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison after a short illness.
Judy was born in Milwaukee on May 20, 1940 to Norman and Jane (Urbanek) Taugher. The family moved to Madison during her childhood. She graduated from UW Madison with a degree in Dietetics....
Paola Di Piazza
Dec 31, 2025
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Paola Di Piazza "Pauline," of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at the remarkable age of 103, surrounded by her loving family. Her life spanned more than a century, a testament to her strength, resilience, and a heart that was truly bigger...
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