Cress Funeral & Cremation Services- McFarland Location

Janis Janelsins, age 77, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023 in McFarland, WI. He was born on June 27, 1946 in Neunburg Vorm Wald, Germany with his twin brother Gunard, to Eduards and Malvine Janelsins, natives of Latvia. Janis graduated Warren Township High School in 1964 and from Butler University in 1968. He received his Master's Degrees from Ball State University. Janis taught Middle School US History at Stonybrook Middle School, Warren Township for over 30 years and coached football, wrestling, and track. He was instrumental in growing New Palestine youth sports through New Palestine football and New Palestine Wrestling Club. Janis also was a charter member of Cross of Grace...

Elizabeth A. Peterson, age 99, passed away at Skaalen in Stoughton on Monday Feb. 13,2023. She was born on Dec. 20, 1923, in Monon, Indiana to the late John Philip and Lucille (Swatts) Englert. She was the 6th of 7 children. The family lived on a farm until she was in high school and she graduated from Monticello High School in 1942. After graduation, she became a certified acetylene torch welder at a defense plant for a year in Connersville, IN. In Dec of 1944, she enlisted in the SPARS (Coast Guard Women's Reserve) and went to Yeomen school learning secretarial skills. After mustering out two years later, she and her sister moved to Miami to work for a year. She then worked in Chicago...

Arnold "Arny" Strom Jr, age 80, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022. Arny was born on November 16, 1941 in Chicago, IL to Arnold and Virginia (Rittschof) Strom. Arny graduated from Stoughton High School in Stoughton, WI, and attended college at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. Arny was in the U.S. Army from 1960-1964 in the 32nd Red Arrow Division, during the Berlin crisis. Arny married his sweetheart, Judy Stubenvoll, on September 9, 1966. They were married for 56 years. Arny worked in the fancy foods industry as an executive manager. He worked with several companies, including R-Line in Ripon, WI, The Wisconsin Cheeseman in Sun Prairie, WI, and Melster Candies in Cambridge,...

Noel Favia, a life-long resident of Wisconsin, died unexpectedly in her home on July 6, 2022 at the age of 68. She will be greatly missed for her sense of humor, her caring demeanor, and love for others. Noel was born on October 20, 1953 in Glen Ellen, IL. She graduated from Glenbard High School in 1971. After moving to Wisconsin from Illinois, Noel owned a local grocery store in Montello, WI with her parents and husband. Upon selling the store, Noel worked for Johnson & Johnson and later the Department of Agriculture for the State of Wisconsin; where she eventually retired from with 20+ years of service. Noel is survived by her children, Chris (Krista) and Adam (Jennifer) Favia, and...

Jeremy J. Beahm, age 47, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at the UW Hospital with his wife by his side. He was born in Portage on March 31, 1975, the son of Winston and Sue Beahm. Jeremy graduated from Portage High School in 1994. He worked for Thorstad Chevrolet for 18 years, then at Mendota Mental Health for 5 years until his medical retirement. On August 23, 2008 Jeremy married Naomi Minter. Together they enjoyed NASCAR, cheering for the Packers, Badgers and Brewers, classic cars and attending car shows. Jeremy is survived by his wife, whom he spent the last 18 years with, Naomi; parents, Winston and Sue; brother, Steve Beahm; sister, Lisa (James) McClaughry;...

Darrell "DJ" Krenz, age 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 3, 2021 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, surrounded by his family. Military honors will be performed at 11:00 AM on Friday, September 10, 2021 at the McFarland American Legion Post 534, with a Celebration of Life gathering and reception to follow. Private burial will take place in Lower McFarland Cemetery at a later date. Please share your memories of Darrell by posting on his Tribute Wall at: www.CressFuneralService.com. Cress Funeral Service, 5801 Highway 51, PO Box 105, McFarland, (608) 838-0655.

Virginia (Joseph) Dodson passed away on Monday, August 9, 2021 at the age of 77. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at McFarland Lutheran Church, 5529 Marsh Road, with Rev. Tim Dean officiating. Live streaming of the service will take place on the McFarland Lutheran Church facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/McFarlandLutheranChurch. Burial will follow in Lower McFarland Cemetery. Friends may greet the family from 10:00 AM until the time of services Saturday at church. Please share your memories of Ginny by posting on her Tribute Wall at: www.CressFuneralService.com. Cress Funeral Service, 5801 Highway 51, PO Box 105, McFarland, WI, 53558,...

Virginia (Joseph) Dodson passed away on Monday, August 9, 2021 at the age of 77. She was born in Buffalo, New York on January 6, 1944, the first child of John Arthur Joseph, Jr. and Loraine Marie Fuhr. In 1965, she graduated Manga Cum Laude with a B.A. in Zoology from Ohio Wesleyan, a small liberal arts college. Ginny received a Woodrow Wilson Fellowship and attended Yale University where she met her future husband, Stanley Ivan Dodson. They were married on January 13, 1967, in Seattle where they attended the University of Washington. After receiving his doctorate, Stanley took a job at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the Zoology Department. Ginny had also been working on her...

Janet Ann Allwardt, age 89, died Friday, July 30, 2021 at Skaalen Assisted Living in Stoughton, Wisconsin. She was born on November 5, 1931 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of Alfred E. and Josephine Virginia (Rebuck) Karlmann. Raised in Milwaukee, she graduated from Washington High School in 1948. In 1951, she married Lawrence Emil Allwardt in Elm Grove, Wisconsin. In February of 1952 she graduated from St. Mary's School of Nursing in Milwaukee and later that summer gave birth to her first child. Janet was always a working mother - something of a pioneer in those days! While raising three children and working full time, she went on to complete her Bachelor of Science Degree in...

Lorraine Norby passed away peacefully on June 26, 2021 in McKinney, TX at the age of 97. She was born February 3, 1924 in McFarland, Wisconsin to Andrew and Olga Halverson. Lorraine graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a degree in Education and later earned a Master's degree. She married the love of her life Don Norby in 1945 at McFarland Lutheran Church. They were married 58 years and spent much of their life together in Wichita, KS. Lorraine was instrumental in developing the gifted educational program and shared her passion for learning with countless students. She was a member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Wichita, KS. After Don's death in 2004, she moved to...

Leonard "Len" L. Lane, age 86, passed away peacefully at Agrace Hospice on Friday, April 9th 2021 due to complications from prostate cancer. He was born in 1934 in a country home in Poysippi, WI. to Scott and Sarah Lane. He grew up in the Waupaca area, and attended college at University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point. He married Beverly Jean Hansen in 1954 and they were happily married for 67 years. They were blessed with four children, nine grandchildren, and 15 great grandchildren. Len and Bev began their life together in the Milwaukee area. In pursuit of a job opportunity, they moved to Boulder, CO where Len was a Surveillor for the State and a member of the Reserves. Len and Bev soon...

Patricia Ann Droes, age 77, passed away on Monday, March 15, 2021. A Celebration of Pat's life will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Hope Rod & Gun Club, 3435 Siggelkow Road, McFarland, WI. Memorials may be made to the UW Carbone Cancer Center, online donations can be made at: https://give.classy.org/Pat-Droes. A special thank you to: UW Hospital and Agrace Hospice Care for the wonderful care Pat received in her last days. Please share your memories of Pat by posting on her Tribute Wall at: www.CressFuneralService.com. Cress Funeral Service, 5801 Highway 51, McFarland, (608) 838-0655.

McFarland- Patricia Ann Droes, age 77, passed away on Monday, March 15, 2021 at Agrace HospiceCare surrounded by her family. She was born in Richland Center on May 8, 1943 the daughter of Ida Zelma (Brown) Grant and T. Francis Foley. On November 9, 1963 Pat married Lorenz R. Droes in Reedsburg. Pat attended Madison Business College where she earned her degree in accounting. She was a Girl Scout leader and volunteered for many years with the McFarland Youth Hockey. Besides enjoying time with family and friends, she loved playing BINGO, working on crosswords, and playing games with family. Pat is survived by her husband, Larry; children, Katherine Droes, Cindy Mortensen, and Lorenz M....

Judith R. Crichton, age 77, of McFarland, Wisconsin, entered into rest on Sunday, February 28, 2021, with her daughters by her side. A Celebration of Judy's life will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at McFarland Lutheran Church, 5529 Marsh Road, McFarland. Friends may greet the family from 10:00 AM until the time of services Saturday at church. Memorials may be given to McFarland Lutheran Church, Agrace Foundation, or Skaalen Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Please share your memories of Judy by posting on her Tribute Wall at: www.CressFuneralService.com. Cress Funeral Service 5801 Highway 51, McFarland (608) 838-0655

Judith R. Crichton, age 77, of McFarland, Wisconsin, entered into rest on Sunday, February 28, 2021, with her daughters by her side. She was born on April 28, 1943, in Madison, Wisconsin, the daughter of Harold and Violet (Pahl) Bearbower. She graduated from Madison East High School in 1961, and went on to work at American Family Insurance until the birth of her children. She met David C. Crichton in 1959, and they married August 31, 1963. Judy was baptized, confirmed, and married at McFarland Lutheran Church, of which she was a lifetime member. She taught Sunday school, was involved in the annual Smorgasbord, Befriender Ministry, luncheon crew, and at one time served as an employee. She...

McFarland- Joyce A. (Jerdee) Wildt, age 78, passed peacefully at home with her family by her side on Thursday, January 7, 2021 after a long struggle with vascular dementia. She was born on June 15, 1942, the daughter of Edwin and Dora (Sperle) Jerdee. Joyce spent her childhood years growing up on the family farm with her Mom, Dad and sisters, Ruth and Kaia. This is where she learned the value of hard work and family, she was very proud of her rural upbringing and referred to it often. Joyce graduated from Stoughton High School in 1960 and attended UW Platteville before enrolling in the Madison General Hospital School of Nursing where she graduated in 1963. While at Madison General she...

Linda Lee Borchardt passed away on November 22, 2020. A celebration of Linda's life open house will be held from 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at Spartan Pizza, 5813 Main Street, McFarland. Linda connected with so many people in our community as a co-founder of Spartan Pizza in 1974. Please join the family for an informal gathering and share some of your favorite stories. Light snacks will be served. Cress Funeral Service is assisting the family. 5801 Highway 51, PO Box 105, McFarland, (608) 838-0655. www.CressFuneralService.com