Obituaries
Daniel L. Dohrn
Feb 16, 2020
Daniel Lee Dohrn, beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather, left us too soon on February 16, 2020. He passed away at 4:30 A.M, CST after a valiant, year-long battle against lung cancer. Dan was born in Moline, Illinois and spent his first 45 years in the Midwest. He graduated from Moline High School in 1952, where he excelled as a trombonist...
Ethan W. Rox
Feb 8, 2020
Ethan Foster Rox, a friend to all, found eternal peace on February 8, 2020. Held dearest in life by his devoted mother Cheri, sister Kinsley, nieces Alima and Phoebe, and his many friends. Ethan yearned to be reunited with his father, his sisters Tiffany and Mallory, and his children, Gibson and Elle. In his death, may he be in their...
Rita G. Peck
Jan 29, 2020
Madison- Rita G. Peck, age 97, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Wednesday, January 29, 2020. She had been employed by the State Board of Medical Examiners and later by Mendota Mental Health. Rita also raised three children as a single mother. She loved vacationing in Wild Rose, WI with any family members and friends who cared...
Philip L. Tripke
Jan 29, 2020
Cottage Grove/Madison - Philip L Tripke, age 72, of Cottage Grove, WI died peacefully on January 29, 2020 at his home in the loving care of his wife Diana. Born on June 20, 1947 in Janesville, the son of Melvin L. Tripke and Grace C. Thompson (Ward), Phil grew up in Janesville under the loving care of his mother and...
Diane E. Hanson
Jan 28, 2020
Diane E. Hanson, age 82, completed her earthly journey peacefully at home on January 28, 2020. Diane was born on May 7, 1937 in Reedsburg, Wis. to Edward and Edith (Holtz) Davis. She graduated from Webb High School in 1955. She received a Bachelor's degree in home economics education from UW-Stout in 1959 and a Master's degree in child development...
Judith Marie Theel
Dec 10, 2019
Monona - Judith Marie Theel, age 77 passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 10, 2019. Judy was born on February 18, 1942 in Madison, Wisconsin, the daughter of Orville J. Marks and Charlotte S. (Bjoraas) Marks. She was the oldest of eight children. Judith was united in marriage to the love of her life, Frederick T. "Fred" Theel on December...
Agnes Louise Jaeckel
Dec 1, 2019
MARSHFIELD - Agnes Louise Jaeckel was born in Marshfield, Wis. on February 14, 1927 to Emil and Ida Jaeckel and left this world for a better place on December 1, 2019. Her survivors include three daughters, Jane (Merilyn) Marti, Julie (Dennis) Zimmerman and Mary Grieves; grandchildren, Elizabeth Bruns, Nathan Marti, Sara Crooker and Seth (Katie) Cormican; seven great-grandchildren; and two...
Richard Dean Walker
Nov 23, 2019
Madison/Kailua, Hawaii Richard Dean Walker, Professor Emeritus, University of Wisconsin, Madison, died November 23, 2019. Dr. Walker was born in Hammond, Indiana, on 17 April 1930 to Fred and Ruth Walker and was raised in Highland, Indiana, graduating from Griffith High School in 1948. He attended Indiana University that fall. His education was interrupted for a two-year period of service...
Mary E. Bradley
Nov 19, 2019
Mary E. (Eichhorn) Bradley, 77, passed peacefully on Nov. 19, 2019. Mary was born in Sheboygan, WI to Wesley and Elizabeth Eichhorn. She attended Grant School and Sheboygan North H.S. before moving to Madison to attend the University of Wisconsin where she studied to become a nurse. Mary's life passion was taking care of people, She first worked at Madison...
Vilma M. Reinke
Nov 18, 2019
Vilma M. Reinke, age 92, passed away peacefully at Agrace Hospice on Monday, November 18, 2019. She was born on March 27, 1927 in Vienna, IL, the daughter of William and Lura (Turley) Davis. She was united in marriage to Stanley Reinke on December 12, 1945 in Sun Prairie, WI. They were married for 72 years. Together they raised seven...
Deborah "Debby" Thomas
Nov 6, 2019
Madison- Deborah C. Thomas of Madison, WI passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 6th, 2019 at UnityPoint Meriter Hospital after suffering a brief illness. She was born on February 12th, 1928 in Winona, MN, the youngest child of Charles A. Choate and Adele C. (Snyder Harris). She grew up in Winona dancing, and working in the family business, H. Choate...
Patrick G. Carney Sr.
Nov 3, 2019
Madison- Patrick "Pat" G. Carney, Sr., passed away on November 3, 2019 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg. He was born on March 17, 1928, in Doylestown, Wisconsin, to George and Helen (Thornton) Carney. Patrick was joined in marriage to Dorothy Gray in 1947 with whom he raised 8 children. He was later joined in marriage to Ann Hub in 1978....
Jo Linda Christianson
Oct 21, 2019
BARABOO/MADISON - Jo L. Christianson, age 70, of Madison passed away on Monday, October 21 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, following a two year battle with metastatic lung cancer. Born February 20, 1949, in Baraboo, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of the late Walter H. and Charlotte S. Barker. A 1967 graduate of Baraboo High School, she attended Stout State...
Robert "Bob" S. Bush
Oct 21, 2019
MADISON-Robert Shinn Bush, age 96, died peacefully on Monday, October 21, 2019 at the Badger Prairie Health Care Center. He was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico of parents Simeon Henry Bush and Anna Edna Bush. All of Bob's family pre-deceased him. Bob grew up in Madison, WI, graduated from Wisconsin High and attended the University of Wisconsin, Madison. In 1942...
Marian Ada Lendborg
Oct 13, 2019
MADISON-Marian Ada Lendborg (nee, Larson) passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2019, at the UW Hospital in Madison. She was 85 years old. Marian was born on May 29, 1934, in Superior, Wisconsin. She raised three boys in Beloit before moving to Madison in 1975 to begin work for the State of Wisconsin Department of Health & Social Services. She...
Jean Spittel Walsh
Oct 13, 2019
Madison, Wisconsin - Jean Spittel Walsh, 100, died on Sunday, October 13, 2019 at the Capitol Lakes Health Center following a brief illness. She leaves her daughter, Jeri Walsh Grogg (Tom) of Madison, Wisconsin; her son Ronald Walsh (Sharon) of Allen, Maryland; her son Richard Walsh (Lauren) of Millsboro, Delaware; grandchildren Kori Walsh, Kelly Walsh Kroner, Kevin Grogg, Kira Grogg,...
Jennifer Kay Teppo
Oct 8, 2019
Jennifer Kay Teppo age 44 passed away unexpectedly on October 8th 2019 after a long battle with addiction. Jenny was born March 26th 1975 in Madison WI. Jenny was a hard working, strong willed and independent woman who loved to help others in need. Jenny worked most of her life in truck/RV shops. Jenny had a passion for writing and...
Robert L. Boardman
Sep 17, 2019
Robert L. Boardman, age 81, of Madison, died suddenly on Sept. 17, 2019 at St. Mary's Hospital surrounded by family and friends. Bob was born July 16, 1938 in Harpers Ferry, Iowa in the home of his grandparents, Douglas and Martha Boardman, the son of Leonette Boardman. He was raised by his grandparents until around the age of 12 when...
Jean Wilhelmina Sersch
Sep 6, 2019
Stoughton- Jean Wilhelmina (Schimming) Sersch, age 92, passed away at Meriter Hospital on Friday, September 6, 2019. She was born in Wausau on October 19, 1926 to Albert and Alta (Kennedy) Schimming. Jean married Arthur LaVerne Sersch Sr. on August 30, 1947. Jean waitressed at various restaurants in Stoughton and Madison. She was a life member of the Stoughton VFW...
Marjorie D. Biancardi
Aug 23, 2019
Marjorie Duescher Biancardi left this life on August 23, 2019 at Oakwood Village Retirement Community in Madison WI. She was 98. A caring, considerate wife, mother, friend, and volunteer, she will be missed by all who knew her. Marjorie Harmie Duescher was born October 2, 1920 in Winneconne, Wisconsin to Albert Duescher and Irene Martin Duescher. She grew up in...
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