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.
De Wayne Dean Ruppert
Jun 20, 2025
De Wayne D. Ruppert, 97, passed away Friday June 20, 2025 at the V.A. Hospital, with his loving family by his side. He was born June 24, 1927 in Newton, IA. to Levi and Grace (Mc Pherson) Ruppert.
He attended High School during WWII. While in High School, the Army called upon him, so he went into the service. He was...
Robert (Bob) Patrick Burke
Jun 24, 2025
Bob passed away unexpectedly at home while reading the sports page and drinking his morning coffee on June 24, 2025.
Bob was born on December 10, 1941, in Langdon, North Dakota. He attended the University of North Dakota, graduating with undergraduate and law degrees before moving with his wife and sons to Wisconsin. Bob was a public defender for 40 years...
Kathleen Stoikes
Jun 22, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, Kathleen Stoikes, who left us peacefully at home on June 22, 2025, at the age of 81, after a valiant battle with cancer.
She was born October 5, 1943, in Dodgeville WI, the daughter of Margaret and Clemon Henderson. She married Ronald Stoikes...
Mary Katherine Durrenberger
Apr 1, 2025
Mary Durrenberger (Mutchler), 54, of Big Sandy, TN, (formerly of Rockford, IL), passed away peacefully, Tuesday April 1, 2025, after battling cancer for many years. Mary was born August 17, 1970, in Onalaska, WI, the daughter of Edwin and Junabelle (Luke) Mutchler.
As a young girl, Mary played piano, enjoyed Girl Scouts, loved family games & cards, and played oboe in...
Judy A. Jensen
Jun 27, 2025
Visitation will be from 11-1:00 pm on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Cress Funeral Home MCFARLAND, with a memorial service to begin at 1:00 pm.
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John W. Radermacher
Jun 26, 2025
John Radermacher, age 72, of Waunakee, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2025, at UW Hospital, surrounded by his loved ones.
John was born on March 3, 1953, in Madison, Wisconsin, the son of Werner and Emerald Radermacher. He grew up in the area and graduated from Middleton High School in 1971. On March 31, 1973, he married his best...
Basil Sadler
Jun 26, 2025
Stoughton – Basil Sadler, age 94, passed away on Thursday June 26, 2025, at Skaalen Home in Stoughton. He was born December 3, 1930, in Madison to the late Lloyd and Grace (Stelter) Sadler. Basil went to Madison West High School and graduated in 1950 and then was drafted into the US Army during the Korean War. He worked for...
James Frank Martin
Jun 24, 2025
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James F. Martin, age 86, of Madison, Wisconsin passed away on June 24, 2025. Jim was born on June 14, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Harold and Ardath Martin.
He married Barbara Lilian Evans on April 1,1967, in Chicago. Jim grew up in the South Shore neighborhood of Chicago and attended St. Phillip Neri Elementary School, Mt. Carmel...
Kendall Kiley
Jun 23, 2025
Kendall D Kiley, age 91, of Madison, WI passed away peacefully at his home on June, 23, 2025. He was born on October 10, 1933 in Mt Horeb, the son of Merle & Helen Kiley. He married the love of his life, Angeline R Hefty on September, 2, 1957 in Perry Wisconsin.
Ken is survived by Angeline R Kiley, his children,...
Karen Jane Howard
Jun 22, 2025
Madison, WI-Karen J. Howard passed away on June 22, 2025. She was born on October 26, 1935 in Creston, Neb., to Louis Boning and Hulda (Sanders) Boning. Karen earned her undergraduate degree in Home Economics University of Nebraska, Lincoln. She went on to earn a master’s degree from UNL. Karen spent many years employed at the University of Wisconsin, Madison...
Sharon A. Rolander
Jun 22, 2025
Sharon Ann (Wendorff) Rolander, age 79, passed away at Sienna Meadows Memory Care in Oregon, WI on Sunday, June 22, 2025, the first full day of Summer. She was born on April 9, 1946 in Hutchinson, MN to Ernest and Hazel (Schmidt) Wendorff. And was raised on the family farm west of Hutch that she loved so much. Sharon...
Boris M. Vykhodets
Jun 21, 2025
Boris Vykhodets, 65, passed away peacefully at home on June 21st, 2025, in Madison, WI. Born in Baku, Azerbaijan, on September 4, 1959, Boris was known for his humor, hard work, and loyalty, and was beloved by everyone who knew him. He left his career as an anesthesiologist following the fall of the Soviet Union to pursue a better life...
Carol Jean Hanson
Jun 21, 2025
Middleton- Carol Jean Hanson, age 93, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at Brookdale in Middleton. She was born in Manitowoc on September 1, 1931, the daughter of Herbert and Cora Gauger.
Carol grew up in Manitowoc Rapids and enjoyed spending her summers in Door County working at orchards and at Tagge's Tavern. She graduated from Manitowoc High School in...
Loraine Feiner
Jun 20, 2025
SPRING GREEN, SUN PRAIRIE and DeFOREST — On Friday, June 20, 2025, Loraine Feiner reunited in heaven with her dear husband, Cyril Feiner. She passed away peacefully at Riverwood Senior Living in Wisconsin Dells.
Family and faith were always central themes in Loraine’s life. She was born Loraine Radel to Roy and Stella on May 10, 1935, in the rolling hills...
Sharon Charlotte Horstmeyer
Jun 20, 2025
Madison- Sharon Charlotte Horstmeyer, age 75, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025 at UW Hospital. She was born in Madison on March 17, 1950, the daughter of Roman "Ripp" and June Weisensel.
Sharon graduated from Madison East High School, and from Madison College with an associate's degree in graphic design. She worked for Oscar Mayer foods for many years.
Sharon is...
Jean E. Miller
Jun 18, 2025
Waunakee: Jean E. Miller, age 79, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at St. Mary’s Hospital following a stroke. She was born April 5 1946, the daughter of Carl and Magdalen Brunner, at St. Mary’s Hospital. Jean was a 1964 graduate of Mount Horeb High school. She married Earl George Miller at St. Mary’s of Pine Bluff July 26, 1969....
Sandra Louise Haley
Jun 17, 2025
Sandra Louise Haley “Sandy”, age 79, passed away on June 17, 2025. Sandy was born June 4, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois to Benjamin and Norma Haley. Sandy graduated from High School in 1964. She started her career as a Toxicologist in Illinois for many years. She specialized in tertology. She also spent time in toxicology research near Hayword, Wisconsin. Sandy...
Sandra "Sandy" Marie Larson
Jun 17, 2025
Sandra “Sandy” Marie Larson (Evert), age 77, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday June 17, 2025. Sandy was born on March 30, 1948 to Wallace and Helen Evert. She grew up living in Lodi, WI and graduated from Lodi High School in 1966. On May 23, 1970 she married the love of her life, Tom....
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...
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