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.
Jay Wood
May 19, 2025
Jay L. Wood, age 58, passed away on May 19th, 2025. Jay was born in Milwaukee on April 14th, 1967, to the late Eugene and Frances Wood (Kwasny). Jay was the last child to be born, the youngest of five brothers. He grew up following in their footsteps, most of the time barefoot and more often than not, getting up...
Thomas C. Pink
May 28, 2025
Services are currently pending. Please check back for a full obituary.
Cress Funeral Service
1310 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
608-837-9054
Frances Susan Thompson
May 27, 2025
With full hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of our mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Frances Susan Thompson, who died May 27, 2025, just days before her 101st birthday—likely to avoid all the fuss.
Born in Sauk City on June 3, 1924, she was the eldest child of Frank and Rose (Endres) Bongard. Frances lived through a century of extraordinary change with...
James P. Ladron
May 26, 2025
James “Jim” P. Ladron, age 83, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025. He was born on October 10, 1941 in Columbus, WI to George and Virginia (Gilmore) Ladron.
Jim was an avid sports fan. He never turned down a good round of golf with friends.
Jim loved his family dearly. He spent his life coaching and cheering on his children and...
Janet M. Sheil
May 25, 2025
Janet Sheil, age 97, passed away peacefully at All Saints Memory Care, on Sunday, May 25, 2025. Janet was a kind and beautiful soul, a loving wife and mother who took great care to nurture those she loved. She showed strength and courage after being widowed and was enormously proud of her home and family.
Janet was born on Jan. 22,...
Orion T. Riebe-Crespo
May 25, 2025
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Cress Funeral Service
1310 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
608-837-9054
Charlotte Miller
May 25, 2025
Charlotte Miller, age 64, passed away on Sunday May 25, 2025 at her home in Waunakee. The former Charlotte Rosenow was born on January 20, 1961 in Morrison, Illinois to Herman and Mary (Seloover) Rosenow.
She graduated from Morrison, IL High School. She then attended and graduated from Illinois State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education. Charlotte...
Susan Gail Vial
May 23, 2025
Susan Gail Vial, age 67, passed away on May 23, 2025 at Agrace Hospice Care Center in Fitchburg, WI.
She was born in Oak Park, IL on May 8, 1958 to Charles C. and Annette “Toni” (Towle) Vial. She attended Wheaton Central High School in Wheaton, IL, Albion College in Michigan, and Washington University in St. Louis, where she earned her...
Connie Smith
May 23, 2025
Connie Smith, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2025, at the age of 58. Born on February 18, 1967, Connie lived a life filled with warmth, kindness, and laughter that touched the hearts of all who knew her.
She was married to the love of her life, Eric Smith, and together they raised their beautiful...
Robert James Newell Jr.
May 23, 2025
A Life Fully Lived
Robert James Newell Jr., of McFarland, WI was born on May 13, 1953 in Peoria, Illinois to Robert James Newell Sr., and Gloria Cowell Newell, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025, at the age of 72. Robert, affectionately known as Bob or R.J., was a recently retired Mechanical Engineer who dedicated 49 years of service to...
Peggy Ishmael
May 21, 2025
Peggy L. Ishmael, 94, of Paoli, Wis. passed away peacefully on May 21, 2025. Born on October 2, 1930 in Madison, Wis. she was the daughter of Erle and Margaret (Townley) Smith. Peggy was a 1948 graduate of West High School where she met William (Bill) O. Ishmael. They were married on September 17, 1948 in Madison and were married...
Irene Keller
May 21, 2025
Irene M. Keller, age 96, of Waunakee passed away on Wed. May 21, 2025. The former Irene Marx was born 0n April 11,1929 to John and Mary (Statz) Marx. She married Roman Keller on June 13,1950 and they were married 53 years. Together they raised eight children on their farm. Mom had a love for gardening and spent many hours...
Mona Maas
May 20, 2025
Mona passed away peacefully on May 20 surrounded by her family. She was born on March 12,1939 to Frederick and Matilda Stueber. She grew up in Clyman, WI and was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Clyman. She grew up on a farm with her father, mother and older brother Richard.
Mona attended Juneau High School in Juneau, WI...
Mary Mackey Willett
May 19, 2025
Mary (Mackey) Willett, age 71, left this world peacefully on May 19, 2025 at House of the Dove in Marshfield. She was born on September 19, 1953 in Des Moines, Iowa, the first of four children, and only daughter, of Milford and Margaret Mackey. The family settled in Guttenberg, Iowa and built the local SuperValue grocery store.
Mary graduated from Guttenberg...
Mary Kay Olson
May 19, 2025
Mary K. Olson (Krueger) of Madison started on her journey to Heaven at the age of 83 surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born in West Bend, WI. She graduated from Washington High School in Milwaukee, WI and later earned her Bachelor’s degree at UW Madison.
Loved by her husband of 49 years, Dennis Olson. Loving mother of Stephenie (Randall...
Leonard "Lenny" C. Bruheim
May 18, 2025
Leonard C. “Lenny” Bruheim, age 77, passed away on Sunday May 18, 2025, at the UW Hospital in Madison. He was born April 25, 1948, in Stoughton to the late Leonard and Georgianna (Dahmen) Bruheim. Lenny proudly served his Country in the United States Army for 2 tours during the Vietnam War. He married Dayle Swetmore on October 23, 1971,...
William "Bill" B. Payne Sr.
May 18, 2025
Due to unforeseen circumstances Bill’s services will be rescheduled. Please check back for updates.
With hearts full of gratitude for a life well lived, the family of William B. Payne Sr. shares the peaceful passing of a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, teacher, musician, coach, and friend.
Born in Richmond, Virginia on September 2, 1929, William was the son of Dorothy Burgess...
Kenneth V. Nordlund
May 15, 2025
Ken Nordlund was the first-born child of Joel Nordlund and Enice Sandland, and he grew up on a farm in Clearbrook, Minnesota near the headwaters of the Mississippi with his younger brother Kelly and sister Kathy.
While a student in animal science at the University of Minnesota, Ken also took journalism and art courses, and began dating fellow student Jean Davies...
Jon W. Deering
May 15, 2025
Jon William Deering
January 1st 1938 - May 15, 2025
Burnett, WI
Jon William Deering, age 87, passed away in the early morning hours of May 15th, 2025, after a long battle with
Alzheimer’s.
A graveside service will be held on June 14th at 11am at Oak Hill cemetery in Horicon.
Jon was born at home in Horicon, WI the son of Clarence and Erna (nee...
Dorothy Cook
May 14, 2025
Dorothy Ellen (Malloy) Cook was reunited with her husband, Marshall, on May 14, 2024. Born in Los Angeles, California on July 21, 1947, Ellen became a resident of Madison in 1979, having moved from Napa, California with Marshall and their son Jeremiah. Ellen worked in many capacities in Wisconsin, starting with the Diocese of Madison, then for Corning Hazelton in...
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