Obituaries
L. Roger Turner
Jun 26, 2020
L. Roger Turner, whose powerful photographs of people and events over a career spanning four decades, died on June 26, 2020. He was 84 years old. Roger spent 40 years as a news photographer, beginning his career at the Champaign Urbana (IL) News-Gazette while a student at the University of Illinois. He moved on to the Decatur (IL) Herald &...
Joseph C. Dean, Jr.
Jun 19, 2020
Joseph Charles Dean, Jr, age 90, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2020, at the Madison VA CLC Hospice Center after an extended illness. Joe joined his children, Joe and Kerry; parents, Dr. Joseph Charles and Alice O'Neil Dean; brother, Mike Dean; in-laws, Raymond and Blanche Murphy; brothers-in-law, Raymond Murphy (KIm), John Hayes and John Ace, and many dear friends...
Georgia Jane Clifford
Jun 17, 2020
MADISON- Georgia Jane "Nana" (Hocking) Clifford, Age 60, passed away on June 17, 2020. She was born on January 16, 1960, in Madison. Georgia was a lifelong resident of Madison and was close with family and many friends. She graduated from West High School in 1978. She worked for over 20 years with her parents at Ella's Deli on State...
Orvin "Orv" N. Hilleque
Jun 11, 2020
Orvin Neuman Hilleque, of Deerfield, passed away from cancer on June 11, 2020, at age 76. Orv was born on April 4, 1944, to father James Andrew Hilleque II, and mother Margie Elaine Hilleque. Orv grew up in Fitchburg, Wisconsin, where his family operated a sod farm for many years. He was predeceased by his brother, Earl Mcfadden, and leaves...
Alice M. Sutherland
Jun 5, 2020
Sun Prairie - Alice M. Sutherland, 94, passed away peacefully on Friday June 5, 2020. She was born on April 23, 1926 to Andrew & Anna (Mickelson) Thompson. She grew up in the farming community of Keyeser, WI, She married Elmer R. Sutherland in 1948. They had 2 children. Alice enjoyed country western music, going to Ho-Chunk with her sister,...
Evelyn A. Blum
May 15, 2020
Madison- Evelyn A. Blum, age 93, passed away on May 15, 2020 at St. Mary's Care Center with her daughter at her side. She was born in Chicago, IL on November 2, 1926 to Herbert and Gertrude Tomchak. Evelyn graduated from the all-girl Lourdes Catholic High School in Chicago in 1944. In 1945 she met Benjamin Blum in Lake Delton,...
Donald E. Kennedy
May 14, 2020
Donald E. Kennedy, age 86, passed away on May 14, 2020, in Madison WI. Don was born on September 1, 1933 in Cornell, WI, to Mildred Grace Kennedy and Michael Edward Kennedy. Don is survived by his children Terri (Maehren) of Tucson, Arizona, Donald and (Rita) Kennedy, Jr., of Eden Prairie, Minnesota, and Sean and (Alicia) Kennedy, of Madison, Wisconsin,...
Georgina Taylor
May 10, 2020
Our beloved mother, Georgina Taylor (née Fernandez Vera), age 73, of Madison, WI, passed away on May 10, 2020, after a long and brave fight against multiple myeloma. Georgina was born on December 31, 1946, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to Maria Vera and Manuel Fernandez. She earned a master's degree and was an English teacher before meeting Todd Taylor of...
William "Bill" Bormett
May 7, 2020
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William Norbert Bormett. Bill passed away from natural causes on May 7, 2020 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin at the age of 75. He was surrounded by those that loved him dearly as he passed on. Those that could not be there, were there in spirit and...
Kevin W. Kennedy
May 5, 2020
MADISON - Kevin Wynne Kennedy, age 60, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 after a brief illness. He was born on December 20, 1959, in Madison, Wisconsin, the son of William "Wynne" and Mildred "Billie" (Stehr) Kennedy. Kevin was an avid sports fan and was always eager to talk about his favorite teams including the Wisconsin Badgers, Chicago Cubs,...
Boyce Totz
Apr 27, 2020
Madison Boyce Frederick Totz of Middleton, WI, age 91, passed away on April 27, 2020. He was born on May 23, 1928, in Elgin, IL. He worked most of his life as an artist, living in a variety of places as far flung as France and Mexico, Texas and Massachusetts, Illinois and Wisconsin. But, the bulk of his life was...
Daniel E. Wisniewski
Apr 16, 2020
Daniel E. Wisniewski, 73, died from complications of heart failure on April 16th, 2020. Dan dedicated his life to the betterment of Wisconsin and love of his family and friends, sharing his wisdom, kindness, and optimism with all he encountered. Dan's career spanned numerous government roles at the city, county and state levels, including serving as Chief of Staff for...
Rachel Lee Walton
Apr 9, 2020
Rachel Lee Walton was born on April 26, 1952 in Sullivan, Wisconsin and passed away at Agrace Hospice on April 9, 2020 with her children by her side. Rachel grew up a tough cookie with three brothers. She shared fond childhood memories of putting on "circuses" for the neighborhood, getting a mail-order alligator, sledding onto a frozen Rome pond, riding...
Monte P. Solverson
Apr 8, 2020
Monte Solverson of Stoughton, WI passed away peacefully on April 8, 2020 at his home. He was born on December 31, 1949 in Viroqua, the son of Bud and Emily Solverson. Monte (Putter) lived a full and interesting life. He was a special operations officer for the Madison Police Department and a sheriff at Snow Mass, CO. He co-owned the...
Jeanne Fogel Hecht
Mar 24, 2020
MADISON-Jeanne Fogel Hecht died on March 24, 2020 at the age of 94. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Leon Jr. and her grandson William Simmons. Jeanne is survived by her two children, Elizabeth and Leon III. She had 2 sisters, Helen Soiref and Florence Braun. Her mother died when Jeanne was 4, so Jeanne and her...
Laura M. Streich
Mar 16, 2020
Madison- Laura (Lewis) Streich passed away peacefully at Oakwood Village East, in Madison on March 16, 2020 at the age of 96. To all those who were fortunate enough to know her, she was a very special lady. She is survived by three children, Morris (Patricia), Janelle (Michael) Tilles and Keith (Susan); five grandchildren, Bryan, Tara, Melody, Stephanie, Carolyn; and...
Mary Ann Knoedler
Mar 12, 2020
Mary Ann Knoedler Obituary It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Ann (Hillen) Knoedler announces her passing on March 12, 2020, at the age of 98. She died peacefully surrounded by her children. Her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were blessed to have had such a strong and vital mother and grandmother with them for so many years....
Audrey J. Marquardt
Mar 4, 2020
MADISON - Audrey J. Marquardt, age 88, passed away peacefully at home on March 4, 2020 following a brief illness. She was born on January 19, 1932 in Schofield, WI, daughter of Henry and Evelyn (Ferge) Scheel. She attended Wausau East High School and UW-Stevens Point. She married Robert Marquardt on October 11, 1952. Audrey loved her family dearly and...
Daniel C. Collins
Feb 24, 2020
Daniel Carroll Collins, age 66, was born in South Bend, Indiana, on September 14, 1953, to Carol (Fitzgibbon) Collins and Cornelius Conklin Collins. Dan entered eternal life on February 24, 2020. He is survived by his siblings Michael (Ann) Collins, Jeffrey (Laura) Collins, Joel (Colleen) Collins, and Julie Collins-DeHaven. He is further survived by nieces and nephews Ben Collins, Sarah...
Everett "Boogie" Bonds, Jr.
Feb 22, 2020
On June 29, 1989, the world was blessed with a handsome baby boy, Everett Bonds, Jr. His beloved parents Deborah Moore-Taylor and Everett H. Bonds, Sr., welcomed their son with a grateful heart. Everett, Jr was affectionately called "BOOGIE" by his family and friends. Boogie was known to be a bright, funny, loving, care-free and spirited person. Boogie always enjoyed...
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