Obituaries
Ellen E. Prather
Aug 11, 2021
Ellen (McAloon, Dischler) Prather of Madison peacefully passed away August 11, 2021 comforted by the love and support of family. Ellen was born on October 1, 1935 in the Yellowstone Cheese Factory and graduated from Darlington High School in 1953. Ellen retired from Madison Newspapers after 28 years and opened a childcare center for her family and friends' children. She...
Howard E. Hall
Aug 7, 2021
MADISON--Howard E. Hall, age 65, passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Agrace Hospice Care after a courageous battle with colon cancer. He was born on June 18, 1956, the son of Donne and Betty (Schramm) Hall. He went on to graduate from Lancaster High School and Fennimore Tech School. Howard was a general contractor, and he specialized in...
Stacy M. Andruss
Aug 5, 2021
Stacy M. Andruss, age 39, of Stoughton/Madison, WI passed away unexpectedly Thursday, August 5, 2021. Stacy was a kind, caring, and strong person with a "larger than life personality". Stacy always said, "I am Daddy's girl," and that couldn't be truer. She will be truly missed by her family and all who knew her. Stacy leaves behind four children, Kayle...
Judith Ann Salverson
Jul 31, 2021
McFarland - Heaven's gained another angel Judith Ann Salverson, 82 passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 31, 2021. Our Mom Loved Unconditionally Listened Intentionally Always the Encourager Never Wanting Only Giving of Herself to Others Judy is survived by her loving husband Jesus Nunez; children Debra (Curt), Shayne, Ty (Kathie); Jesus (Olivia), Rafael (Tatiana), Liliam (Tony), Antonio (Rocio), and Elias...
Gene Purcell
Jul 31, 2021
MADISON - Gene Purcell, a much beloved man of many interests, talents and dimensions, died on July 31, 2021, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on July 27. Gene was born July 10, 1960. He grew up in the La Crosse area and graduated from Cashton High School and UW-La Crosse. Gene had a lifelong career in media, with...
John James Maser
Jul 24, 2021
John James Maser, born April 12, 1950 in Rice Lake Wisconsin, at the age of 71, passed away while peacefully resting on Saturday July 24, 2021 in Madison Wisconsin. John was raised by his parents Dr. James and Marguerite "Peg" Maser, and grew up as the "baby brother" to his two older sisters, Pamela and Ann Maser. The neighborhood in...
Bruce Donald Wilke
Jul 5, 2021
Bruce D. Wilke, DeForest, WI passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2021 at Agrace Hospice. Bruce was the third son of six children born to Arthur E. and Bernice A. ( Anderson) Wilke on August 26, 1931 in Blue Earth, MN. Bruce and his first wife, Arlene M. Lardie, were united in marriage February 20, 1954 in Chicago. Arlene passed away...
Clarence "Jr" F. Summerton, Jr.
Jul 2, 2021
Portage--JR Summerton, age 83 of Portage, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 2, 2021, after having health problems caused by the Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia he had had for several years. He was a hard worker and a dedicated family man. He was a lifelong farmer, plus truck driver, contractor, and more. JR was born at home near Oxford to Clarence...
Janice E. Richmond
Jun 28, 2021
SUN PRAIRIE--Janice E. Richmond, age 94, passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021. She was born on December 13, 1926 in Seattle, Washington and raised her family in Flint, Michigan. Janice spent her last 10 years in Madison, Wisconsin where she loved watching college basketball. Janice had a passion for animals and her beloved cats. She will be remembered for...
Troy J. Houghton
Jun 28, 2021
DEERFIELD--Troy J. Houghton, age 51, died on Monday, June 28, 2021 due to a traffic accident. After graduation from Westfield High School, Troy worked for numerous construction companies until he started his own company, 4 Seasons Lawn Care and Snow Removal. Troy enjoyed being outside and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Troy is survived by his parents Steve and...
Shirley Wolf Smith
Jun 24, 2021
Shirley (Wolf) Smith passed away on June 24, 2021 at age 90. . Shirley was born on Jan 16, 1931 in St Mary's Hospital in Madison to Harlan and Ferne Wolf. Shirley's great-grandparents (Wolfs, Hoepkers, and Moreys) settled in the Sun Prairie area in the 1840s and 1850s. All of her grandparents were born in the 1850s before the Civil...
Sandy C. Schwab
Jun 4, 2021
VERONA - Sandy Schwab passed away surrounded by her loving family at Agrace HospiceCare on Friday, June 4, 2021. She was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in late April, and the disease progressed rapidly. Sandy touched the lives of so many in her short period on earth and will be greatly missed by all of them. Sandy grew up in the...
Lannice "Lee" A. Meyer
Jun 1, 2021
Lannice Ann Meyer, 70, passed away on June 1, 2021, at The Villas at Middleton, a Health Care Facility in Middleton, WI, after a multiple year battle with cancer. Lannice "Lee" was born in Milwaukee, WI on April 14, 1951, to Roland and Bernice Meyer. She attended Milwaukee Public Schools and graduated from the University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse, with...
John Ruben Kaiser
May 27, 2021
John R. Kaiser, 68, of Madison, Wisconsin passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at St. Mary's Care Center in Madison after a long battle with Wilson's Disease and Liver Cancer. John was born the son of Ruben and Petronella Kaiser on February 18, 1953 in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. John was a graduate of Beaver Dam High School and Oshkosh...
Jill Marie Mcconnell
May 27, 2021
Jill M. McConnell, age 61, passed away at Fountain Head Homes in Deforest, Wisconsin on May 27, 2021. She was born in Madison, Wisconsin on Saturday, March 26, 1960 to the late Joseph and Joan Sarac. She grew up on the east side of Madison and went to Madison East Senior High School. Following high school, Jill spent her time...
Derek J. Thomsett
May 22, 2021
Derek John Thomsett completed his life's journey May 22, 2021 at Agrace HospiceCare of Madison. Derek was born in England March 8, 1928 to Frederick and Ethel Zedgitt Thomsett. During World War II Derek was sent to Wales to avoid the war. As a young man of 19, he flew to Canada, where he spent most of his life. He...
Ella M. Mcgraw
May 20, 2021
Ella "Sis" (Bruhn) McGraw passed away suddenly, but peacefully, May 20, 2021. Ella was born June 28, 1938 in Wyoming Valley near Spring Green, WI on the family farm to Charles and Lucy (Gundlach) Bruhn. Ella was placed in a bread tin and put on the wood stove to stay warm. Her siblings often reminded her she was "half baked!"....
Ronald Edward Zepnick
May 17, 2021
Ronald Edward Zepnick "Zep" Ronald Edward Zepnick "Zep," age 88, passed away peacefully May 17, 2021, in Oakwood Prairie Ridge where he lived with Janice, his wife of 68 years. Zep was born May 30th, 1932, in Milwaukee Wisconsin, the youngest of Charles J. and Lillian (Uttke) Zepnick's three children. He attended Boys' Technical High School, where he lettered in...
Steven W. Winchell
May 16, 2021
Stoughton- Steven W. Winchell, age 69, passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg, due to chronic lung disease. He was born in Hillsboro on February 21, 1952. Steven graduated from Janesville's Joseph A. Craig High School with the Class of 1970. He served his country in the WI Army National Guard from 1974 to...
Travis A. Strait
Apr 26, 2021
Travis Strait, age 39, passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021. He was born in Madison on May 17, 1981. Travis had hobbies included collecting games, die cast cars, shoes and anything random he liked. He loved rap music, automatic watches, and spending time with family. Travis is survived by his wife, Candice Strait; step daughter, Vanessa McVay; mother, Sherry...
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