Obituaries
Dorthea Mae Barentine
Mar 5, 2025
Dorthea Mae (Sopher) Barentine was born on February 10, 1928, and died on March 5, 2025, at the age of 97.
Dorthea was the only child born to Audrey and Burl Sopher in Excelsior, Wisconsin. She graduated from Boscobel High School and attended Madison Business College.
She was married to Wayne on November 9, 1946, in Monroe, Louisiana. Their marriage lasted nearly...
Donna J Dooley
Mar 5, 2025
Donna Jean Dooley (Trautsch), age 59, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025, in her home surrounded by her husband and children. She was born on September 17, 1965, in La Crosse WI and was daughter to Roger and Sharon (Sherry) Trautsch (Larson). She married Francis (Fran) Dooley on March 14, 1987.
Donna worked as a Respiratory Therapist for 21 years...
Richard Duane Hardwick
Feb 24, 2025
Richard Duane Hardwick Sr., age 89, passed away peacefully February 24th due to complications from Covid. He was born in Manhattan, Kansas on May 2, 1935. He loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He was an avid bowler for most of his adult life, bowling at many National Bowling Tournaments. He was very proud of his four perfect 300...
Marion Pauline Anna Blaschka
Feb 20, 2025
Marion Anna Pauline Blaschka died at Sylvan Crossings (Dimensions Living) Assisted Living, Fitchburg, on Thursday, February 20, 2025, under the care of Agrace Hospice and special friend, Diane Schultz, at age 101.
Marion was born 05 July 1923 in the Town of Stettin, Marathon County, WI, daughter of Richard and Anna Maria (Koenig) Zunker. She was baptized on 22 July 1923...
Saundra Lee Bray
Feb 11, 2025
Saundra Lee Bray, age 81, of Madison, died on February 11, 2025. Saundra is survived by her two children, Donald and Denise and her brother Jimmy. She is also survived y 3 grandchildren, Kayla, Donald Jr. and Jacklynn Bass. Saundra loved sewing and doing upholstery work. She was a go getter and loved to stay buys. She lived most of...
Jacqueline Anne Lawrence (Chappell)
Feb 7, 2025
A spirited soul who filled every room with laughter and light, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2025 under the wonderful care of Brookdale Memory Care in Sun Prairie, WI, and with the support of hospice.
Born on May 6, 1940, in Wellingborough, England, to Frank and Doris Chappell. Jackie was raised with a proper British cup of tea in one...
Karen Marie Scheppke
Feb 6, 2025
On February 7, 2025, Karen Marie Auck Scheppke (nicknamed Puddy), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 75 at home in Fitchburg, Wisconsin.
Born on April 8,1949, to (mother and father's names), Karen grew up in Portage, Wisconsin. She graduated from Portage High and Madison College. She married her loving husband, Gary G. Scheppke, in...
Arnold "Arnie" Conrad Lauth
Feb 6, 2025
Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ called Arnold (Arnie) Lauth to his heavenly home on February 6th, 2025. He was born May 26th, 1934 in Chicago, IL to Conrad and Catherine (Borner) Lauth. He graduated from Roosevelt High School in chicago. He married Lois Korthbein in Ridgeville, WI on June 2nd, 1956. They had 3 children, Stephanie, Steven and Stacey...
Karla Goodale Marsh
Jan 30, 2025
Karla Dodge Goodale Marsh, 78, of Madison, WI, passed away on January 30, 2025 from a cerebral hemorrhage. She died peacefully surrounded by her family.
Karla was born on March 8, 1946 in Flint, Michigan to Richard H. Goodale and Jane M. (Maginn) Goodale. She attended kindergarten in Kansas, but her parents later moved to Muncie, Indiana. She graduated from Muncie...
Joyce Schaeffer
Jan 29, 2025
Joyce Schaeffer, of Madison, was born on April 5th, 1930 and died on January 29, 2025. Per Joyce's wishes there will be no public services.
Danny Kevin Kessler
Jan 15, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Danny Kevin Kessler, who died on January 15, 2025, at the age of 65. Danny was born on August 9th, 1959, in Neillsville, WI to Leo “Lefty” Kessler and Marjorie “Margie” Kessler.
Throughout his life, Danny was known for the way he lit up a room with...
Richard LeRoy Benson
Jan 4, 2025
Richard LeRoy Benson, age 77, of Madison, WI passed away peacefully on January 4, 2025. Richard was born to Maurice and Margaret Benson on July 20, 1947, and grew up in the Fayette and Darlington area.
Richard enlisted in the United States Army and served during the Vietnam War. However, his belief is that war is senseless. After retiring from the...
Shirley Grace Behm
Dec 28, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Shirley Grace (Miller) Behm age 93, on December 28, 2024, peacefully at home.
Shirley was born on May 3, 1931, to William and Elizabeth (Paar) Miller, in Marshall. Shirley graduated from Marshall High School in 1949. She married Kenneth Jerome Behm at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Newville on...
Erica Gittings
Dec 16, 2024
There wasn’t much Erica Gittings couldn’t fix. Dubbed the reverse tornado, Erica tackled – with good football form, of course – any mess, conflict or project. A force of nature, she would quickly identify the problem and act on a resolution. Those witnessing Erica in her element would watch in awe as she cleared obstacles and resolved conflicts.
We lost our...
Robert William Heister
Dec 14, 2024
Robert William ‘Bill’ Heister, surrounded in his family’s love, passed onto heavenly life Dec 14, 2024. Bill was born in Bernard, Iowa December 14, 1934 to Iliff and Edna (Wallroff) Heister. The country doctor later completed the birth certificate but transposed first and middle names. He was Billy to family and all. When joining the Army in 1954, a drill...
Gary Alderson
Dec 7, 2024
Gary Alderson of Livingston, WI, died on Saturday, December 7th, 2024.
Gary is survived by his wife, Terry Cook Alderson and two sons, Paul (Tina) Alderson and Kert Alderson. Gary and Terry would have been married for 60 years on December 26th, 2024.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents and his grandmother, Clara Wicks who raised Gary.
At Gary's request there...
Frederick Thomas Theel
Dec 1, 2024
Frederick (Fred) Thomas Theel Sr. age 81, passed away peacefully on Sunday Dec. 1st, 2024. He was born to Christian and Lillian Theel on Dec. 13th, 1942, in St. John's, Newfoundland, he was the oldest of 4 children. He graduated from Central High School in Madison. He was united in marriage to Judith Marks on Dec. 21st, 1963. They were...
Jean Ellen Erickson
Nov 30, 2024
Jean Erickson, known to family and friends as Jeanne, died of an aneurysm on November 30th at UW Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, age 77. Her son, daughter and life partner were at her side.
Jean defined resilience. Her life was one of determination, strength and unwavering commitment to those she loved. She was tough and no-nonsense, traits balanced by a love...
Donald A. Veloff
Nov 26, 2024
Donald Veloff, age 88 of Madison WI, was welcomed home to the Lord on Tuesday, November, 26, 2024. He was born on March 31, 1936 in Madison WI to Theodore and Arlene Veloff. Don graduated from Madison Central High School in 1954. He married his high school sweetheart, Shirley Crook, on February 4th, 1955 in Madison, WI.
Donald was a proud...
Philip George Rose
Nov 23, 2024
Philip Rose, age 90, died on Saturday, November 23, 2024.
Phil was born on September 5, 1934 in Fond Du Lac WI, the only child of George E. and Jane (Decker) Rose, Jr.
Phil is survived by his first wife, Joann L. Fiebig (Rose) Ostern, and their children, David Scott Rose and Susan Marie Rose, one or more grandchildren, and five step-children:...
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