Cress Funeral & Cremation Services- Sun Prairie Location

Sun Prairie - The wait is over - Jesus is calling. Fran slipped from here to there into the arms of Jesus her Savior on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at the age of 88. Led by her guardian angel, she was surrounded by love. Frances Carol (Cerutti) Benzmiller was born on February 24, 1937, in her parents' home in Rockford, Illinois. She was born into a loving family, the youngest of two daughters, born to Andrew and Florine (Sisti) Cerutti. Fran was raised in the Catholic faith and attended St James Catholic Grade School and Bishop Muldoon High School in Rockford. She graduated in the class of 1958 from St. Mary's School of Nursing in Madison. On a blind date, Fran met her best friend and love...

Sun Prairie - Steven Roger Schult, 67, of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2025. He was born on September 20, 1957, in Freeport, Illinois, to Roger and Janice Schult. Steven was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose kindness, steady presence, and sense of humor left a lasting mark on everyone who knew him. Steven was married to the love of his life, Linda Schult, for 35 years. Together, they built a home filled with love, faith, and laughter. He is survived by his four daughters: Kelly (Brad) Whalen, Emily (Eric) Kinn, Erin (Travis) Ames, and Kristine (Tyler) Knapp. Steven was a proud and devoted grandfather to nine granddaughters, one grandson,...

Madison - James "Jim" McNeal Olson - It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of James "Jim" McNeal Olson, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Jim passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 4, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on November 26, 1948, in Elgin, Illinois, Jim was raised in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, where he spent his formative years. He was the son of William G. Olson and Louise M. Olson, both of whom preceded him in death. Jim's life was one of service, compassion, and dedication to those around him. After high school, Jim joined the U.S. Navy alongside his good friend, Mike Flasch. He proudly served as a signalman aboard the USS...

Madison - James "Jim" McNeal Olson - It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of James "Jim" McNeal Olson, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Jim passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 4, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on November 26, 1948, in Elgin, Illinois, Jim was raised in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, where he spent his formative years. He was the son of William G. Olson and Louise M. Olson, both of whom preceded him in death. Jim's life was one of service, compassion, and dedication to those around him. After high school, Jim joined the U.S. Navy alongside his good friend, Mike Flasch. He proudly served as a signalman aboard the USS...

DeForest- It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Luana M. Schneider on December 19, 2024 after 79 years of life well lived. Luana was born May 7, 1945 to Wilfred and Verena Grosse and was the oldest of 8 children. Luana graduated from Sun Prairie High School in 1963 and went on to MATC to earn her Associate Degree in Accounting. She married her high school sweetheart Rod Schneider on September 18, 1965 at Sacred Hearts Church in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. Luana worked for the State of Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds for 30 years and retired in 2003. She was an active volunteer in a wide variety of organizations that were important to her and her family. ...

Carol Felton Beaty died at the age of 90 on December 19, 2024 in Madison Wisconsin with family at her side. Family was everything to her and we were privileged to accompany her in these last days with the same love and devotion she showed us her whole life. December was Carol's month. She was born at home on a snowy day December 23, 1933 in LeSueur, Minnesota and was married to Gordon Beaty on a snowy day December 17, 1960 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. It is fitting and comforting to her family that she made her transition to her next adventure on yet another snowy day. She loved everything about the holiday season - decorating the house, accompanying Gordon on solos for the church choir,...

Sun Prairie - Mary L Sies, passed away unexpectedly on November 24, 2024, after a brief illness. Born on April 17, 1965, Mary was the youngest of the six children born to Harold and Eileen Grimm. Aside from being a free spirit, Mary was just a purely happy person. She always managed a smile and a laugh and was willing to hand out big hugs and inspiration to anybody she felt needed one. Her natural optimism was infectious and in a world with too much negativity, she was refreshing. She gained a keen interest in traveling from an early age, rambling around the United States with her parents in their motorhome. Once she met her husband Doug, he became a willing hostage in many of the journeys...

Elizabeth H. "Betsy" Emmerich of Sun Prairie, WI joined her Lord and Savior on November 22, 2024. Betsy attended Milwaukee Lutheran High School, graduating in 1959. Visitation for Betsy will be held Saturday, November 30 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 300 Broadway Dr., Sun Prairie, WI from 9:30 until an 11:00 am service with a luncheon to follow. Burial will take place at the Wauwatosa Cemetery, 2485 Wauwatosa Ave., Wauwatosa, WI at 2:45 pm. Memorials may be made to Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Sun Prairie, WI, Lutheran Hour Ministries, or a charity of your choice. Cress Funeral Services of Sun Prairie is assisting the family. www.CressFuneralService.com.

Dr. Cathryn Ann McBride, 80, passed away on September 28, 2024, at home and surrounded by family in Madison, Wisconsin. Ann was born on September 21, 1944 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Her father Charles Francis McBride was stationed there at a U.S. Army camp and enrolled in a field radio communications class taught by Annundefineds mother, Anna Harriet Jackson. Ann grew up as the eldest of four siblings on the family dairy farm near Milton, Wisconsin. She listened to baseball games on the radio with her grandpa and feasted, along with the 26 other grandchildren, on Gramundefineds Sunday dinner. Always independent, Ann escaped from her first day of school and walked back home alone over a mile...

Mercedes Hernandez, age 92, long time resident of East Dundee, IL passed away on September 23, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. E.S. Hernandez. She had a blessed life and will be dearly missed by her family. Cress Funeral & Cremation Service 3610 Speedway Road, Madison (608) 238-3434 Please share your memories at www.cressfuneralservice.com

Windsor - The Reverend Terry "Brent" Walsworth, age 75, passed away on September 3, 2024. Brent was born on May 3, 1949, to Clayton and Lorayne (Bolger) Walsworth in Muskegon, Michigan. He is survived by his daughter, Bridget Walsworth; his sister and her husband Dr. Pamela and Dr. Harold McAllister; his very close friends Rodney and Wanda Maass; and several relatives in Michigan. He was preceded in death by his wife Gloria, his brother Brian and his parents. Pastor Brent grew up and graduated from Muskegon High School. He completed his undergraduate work at Newberry College in Newberry, South Carolina in 1991 where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in religion and philosophy. ...

Audrey May Pendergast, age 98, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024 at the UW hospital in Madison. She was born on May 4, 1926, the daughter of Charles and Amanda Thurber. Audrey graduated from Rufus King High School in Milwaukee in 1944. She met the love of her life John "Jack" Pendergast in 1943. In 1945 Jack went into the U.S. Army to serve in WWII as a combat medic. Audrey and Jack were reunited in 1946. They were married in St. Robert's church in Milwaukee on April 29, 1950. Audrey was a charter member of St. Albert the Great church in Sun Prairie and did a lot of volunteer work there, including elected President of parish council. She was elected and served for nine years on the...

Carol L. (Prosser) Spicer passed away Monday, July 29, 2024 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. She was born in Milwaukee December 26, 1950. Carol graduated from Wauwautosa West High School in 1969. She attended Carroll College and UW Milwaukee. Her family was very musical, her mother a music teacher. They often harmonized and played music and games together. Carol was active in the Milwaukee music scene, especially Irish music. She was an active volunteer at Bird Elementary School in Sun Prairie and the Cub Scouts. Carol is survived by her husband of 34 years, Gregory; son, Christopher; stepdaughter, Amanda; and step grandchildren, Chloe and Danica; brother, Rick (Karen) Prosser; and...

The Milwaukee Brewers lost their biggest fan when Eunice "Bunnie" Anderson went peacefully to our Lord on July 20, 2024, surrounded by her family and Skaalen Assisted Living and Agrace staff. Eunice was born in Madison, WI, on November 10, 1926, to Lennie and Marion Bronte, and grew up with her four brothers on their family farm in Pleasant Springs, WI. She participated in 4-H for many years and represented Dane County at the Stoughton Junior Fair. She graduated from Stoughton High School in 1944 and furthered her studies at Columbia County Teachers College, Whitewater Normal School, and the University of Wisconsin. After college, Eunice taught elementary grades at Liberty School for two...

Richard "Dick" Bohling, 86, of Sun Prairie, WI passed away peacefully following a short illness on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at UW Hospital, Madison, WI. He was born in a small hospital on June 12, 1938 in Poynette, WI, son of Cecil and Geneva (Serstad) Bohling. He took joy showing his family the hospital, still standing today, which is actually a house. Dick graduated from Poynette High School in 1956, and attended UW Platteville where his time was cut short to enlist in the Air National Guard where he served as a reserve member. Dick married Kay Anderson on March 3, 1962 and they enjoyed most of those 62 years together in Sun Prairie, WI. Dick was an avid fan of the Milwaukee Brewers and...

Loved for her kindness and sharp wit, Laura's ability to light up a room will be deeply missed but joyfully remembered. Laura Katherine Werner was born August 3, 1993, and died unexpectedly on July 14, 2024, at the age of 30 due to her lifelong battle with epilepsy. Raised in Wexford Village on the west side of Madison by her loving parents David 'Mark' and Kathleen, Laura attended Glenn Stephens Elementary and graduated from Memorial High School in 2011. In high school, Laura played soccer, explored photography, and built lasting relationships with not only her peers but those younger than her and especially those older than her. Ultimately, Laura's love of the elderly led her to pursue...

Sun Prairie - Peter Hill, age 92, died on June 9, 2024, at his home in Sun Prairie. He was born on August 6, 1931 in Taylorville, Illinois, the son of Irene (Morris) and Theodore Hill. He enjoyed telling stories about growing up in Taylorville with his two brothers and his 12 Catholic School classmates (nicknamed The Dirty Dozen). He served in the Marine Corps for 21 years and was a proud veteran of the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War. In 2015, Pete was thrilled to be on a Badger Honor Flight to our nation's capital. On December 9, 1952 he married the love of his life Charlene (Brickson) and spent 72 wonderful years together. If you ever met him you know he was a talker that loved...

Della Arlette Johnson (n?e Sharpee), age 94, was joyfully reunited with her beloved "Theo" on May 21, 2024. Born on May 5, 1930, Della married Theodore James Johnson on June 16, 1956. They shared a loving marriage until Theo's passing on March 26, 2016. Della is lovingly remembered by her daughters, Roxanne (Brent) Boynton and Roseann (Doug) Spangler; her grandchildren, Mac (Kendra) Spangler and Amanda Spangler; her great-grandson, Cooper Spangler; and her brother, Harland (Eve) Sharpee. An informal Celebration of Life will take place on Friday, May 31st, at 2 PM in the Cress Funeral and Cremation Community Room in Sun Prairie, with a visitation starting at 1 PM. In lieu of flowers,...

Ilona Maria Smith, age 84, passed away on Saturday May 4th, 2024, at Agrace Hospice in Madison, Wisconsin. She was born on June 17th, 1939, In Greenland Michigan, the daughter of Bertha Helen (Uotila) Smith and Oiva Raymond Smith of Mass City, Michigan. Ilona graduated from Mass High School in 1957. She furthered her education at Michigan State University, graduating in 1961 with a Bachelor of Science Degree. After graduation Ilona drove out west, eventually settling in Ventura, California where she lived with the love of her life Richard undefinedDickundefined Zizic, her partner for about 60 years. Ilona had a few employers, with the latest being the County of Ventura, working as a...

Sun Prairie - Sibyl Irene (Schlatter) Carmichael, age 89, passed away at Agrace HospiceCare on May 2, 2024, with her family by her side. Sibyl was born on April 8, 1935, at St. Catherine's Hospital in East Chicago, IN. She was the second child of Irene (Samonson) Schlatter and Chester Schlatter. Their first child, John George "Jack" died as a result of an automobile accident in 1933 at 18 months. Sibyl grew up in Whiting, IN. and graduated from Clark High School. She married her high school sweetheart Peter Carmichael. She was a Medical Transcriptionist for 30 years, of which 25 were at St Mary's Hospital in Madison, WI. Her favorite leisure activities were enjoying in her children's...

Sun Prairie - Sibyl Irene (Schlatter) Carmichael, age 89, passed away at Agrace HospiceCare on May 2, 2024, with her family by her side. Sibyl was born on April 8, 1935, at St. Catherine's Hospital in East Chicago, IN. She was the second child of Irene (Samonson) Schlatter and Chester Schlatter. Their first child, John George "Jack" died as a result of an automobile accident in 1933 at 18 months. Sibyl grew up in Whiting, IN. and graduated from Clark High School. She married her high school sweetheart Peter Carmichael. She was a Medical Transcriptionist for 30 years, of which 25 were at St Mary's Hospital in Madison, WI. Her favorite leisure activities were enjoying in her children's...