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Joel Marcus Obituary
Joel S. Marcus, age 73, passed away at home on Sunday, March 29, 2026. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 am Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at Cress Funeral Home, 3610 Speedway Rd., Madison, WI 53705. Burial will follow at Beit Olamim located at Sunset Memory Gardens. A full obituary will be published when completed.
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Upcoming Events
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Funeral service
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Cress Funeral & Cremation Service - Madison - West
3610 Speedway Rd, Madison, WI 53705
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