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.
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...
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...
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...
Dennis "Buddy" Keith Schultz
Jun 8, 2025
Dennis “Buddy” Keith Schultz passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025 at age 79. He was born in Willow City, ND on November 6, 1945 to the late Everett and Florence (Hasenwinkel) Schultz. He married his high school sweetheart, Jeannette S. Rispa on July 17, 1965 in Willow City, ND. They had one son, Keith Dennis, who passed away on...
Kent Genter
Jun 8, 2025
STOUGHTON - Kent G. Genter passed away unexpectedly on the morning of Sunday, June 8, 2025 after a long battle with familial amyloidosis. In the Fall of 2018, he became the second person to ever receive a dual heart and liver transplant at UW Hospital. This incredible donation and life-saving procedure, along with Kent’s grit and courage, afforded him and...
Linda Lee (Reuter) Connolly
Jun 8, 2025
“Mom” to many, devoted Wisconsin sports fan, and advocate for animals
Linda was born April 19, 1940, and passed away peacefully on Sunday June 8, 2025, after 85 years of loving generosity. She was an amazing person who made a lasting impact on many individuals and organizations.
Anyone who met her was brightened by her spirit and her constant helpful outreach. She...
Lois M. Blackbourn
Jun 8, 2025
Lois M. Blackbourn, 68, of McFarland passed away on June 8, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison.
Lois was born on December 5, 1956, in Belmont, Wisconsin to Russell and Edith (Henry) Riechers. Lois grew up the youngest of five on the family farm in Belmont. After high school, she earned her associate’s degree at Southwest Technical College in Fennimore,...
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