Obituaries

Ruth Yates Schmitz

Ruth Yates Schmitz

May 23, 2015

Ruth Yates Schmitz of Middleton, WI, age 94, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on May 23, 2015. She was born on March 27, 1921, in Parnassus, PA, the daughter of John and Florence (Copeland) Yates. She graduated from William Penn High School in Harrisburg, PA in 1939 and the Pennsylvania School of Horticulture in Ambler, PA in 1942....

Sharon L. Fassbender

Sharon L. Fassbender

May 18, 2015

Sharon Louise (Callahan) Fassbender - Waterloo Sharon Louise (Callahan) Fassbender (aka Grandma Sharon), 72 , passed away peacefully on Monday, May 18, at home, surrounded by her family. Sharon was born in Madison on January 18, 1943. She provided loving child care in her home for many years. She enjoyed taking care of her grandchildren and great grandchildren and many...

Philip C Ganshert

Philip C Ganshert

May 11, 2015

Philip C. Ganshert passed away May 11, 2015. Informed Choice is providing services.

Carolyn F Sellers

Carolyn F Sellers

Apr 30, 2015

Carolyn F. Sellers, of Madison, passed away on April 30, 2015. She was married to the love of her life, Donald R. Sellers, for 72 years and is also survived by two daughters. The family has chosen Informed Choice for services.

Gary P. Wagner

Gary P. Wagner

Apr 24, 2015

Cambridge: Gary P. Wagner died Friday, April 24, 2015, at his home. He was born at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, on December 7, 1957 to Eva H. (Ripp) and Richard C. Wagner. He grew up in Waunakee, Wisconsin, and graduated from Waunakee High School in 1976. After high school, Gary worked in the field of electronics. He worked...

Billy F Kelsey

Billy F Kelsey

Apr 23, 2015

Billy F. Kelsey passed away on April 23, 2015. The family has chosen Informed Choice as their funeral service provider.

Sam J. Namio

Sam J. Namio

Apr 20, 2015

Sam J. Namio, 96, passed away peacefully, April 20, 2015 at The Willows Nursing Home. Sam was born in Palermo, Sicily September 11, 1918 the second son of Frank and Anna (Montaperto) Namio. He came to the United States when he was ten years-old and graduated from Longfellow Grade School and West High School. He served in the U.S. Army...

Daniel Z Jagielski

Daniel Z Jagielski

Apr 20, 2015

Daniel Z. Jagielski, of Hortonville, WI., passed away on April 20, 2015. Informed Choice is handling the arrangements.

Steven Winspur

Steven Winspur

Apr 20, 2015

Steven Winspur died at home in Madison on Monday, April 20th, aged 59. He was born in Kilmarnock, Scotland. He earned his PhD at Columbia University (New York City), and taught French literature at North Carolina State University, Columbia University, and UW-Madison. He loved playing golf and watching Formula One auto racing. He had a deep affection for dogs. He...

Anna Maria Williams

Anna Maria Williams

Apr 16, 2015

MADISON-Anna Maria Williams, age 87, passed away on April 16, 2015, at the Sebring Assisted Care Residence in Madison. She is survived by her sister, Isabelle Williams, of Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Born in Tampa, Fla., Anna Maria resided in Wisconsin for the last 65 years of her life. After earning her master's and doctorate degrees in bacteriology at the University...

Barbara Jean Mcquade

Barbara Jean Mcquade

Apr 14, 2015

Barbara J. McQuade, of Madison, passed away surrounded by her loving family. Informed Choice has been chosen to provide arrangements.

Joseph C Cerniglia

Joseph C Cerniglia

Apr 12, 2015

Joseph C (Buffo) Cerniglia passed away on April 12, 2015, at the Agrace Hospice Center. Joe was born on September 25, 1935 to Charles and Georgia (Schiro) Cerniglia. He proudly grew up in the Greenbush and graduated from Central High in 1953. Upon graduation, Joe enlisted in the Marine Corps and served in Korea. In the mid 60's Joe was...

Carol L. Mueller

Carol L. Mueller

Apr 10, 2015

Carol L. Mueller, of Madison, passed away on April 10, 2015. Informed Choice has been chosen to provide services.

Anastasie Nyiramakuba

Anastasie Nyiramakuba

Apr 10, 2015

Anastasie Nyiramakuba, of Madison, passed away on April 10, 2015. The family has chosen Informed Choice for arrangements.

Robert B. Zurawicz

Robert B. Zurawicz

Apr 9, 2015

Robert B. Zurawicz, of Briggsville, passed away on April 9, 2015. Arrangements by Informed Choice of Madison.

Gayle William Hess

Gayle William Hess

Apr 8, 2015

Gayle W. Hess, of Madison, passed away on April 8, 2015. Informed Choice is in charge of handling arrangements.

Kurt D. Elding

Kurt D. Elding

Apr 1, 2015

Kurt (Tort) David Elding passed away on April 1, 2015. Kurt was born 11/15/1951 in Madison, Wisconsin. He attended Madison West High School and Madison Business College. Kurt worked for Madison Freight for 25 years and was the "King of the Road" winning five years for Best Driver. He enjoyed golf, the Milwaukee Brewers, the Chicago Blackhawks, the Badgers, and...

Terrence Edward Fields

Terrence Edward Fields

Mar 29, 2015

MADISON - Terrence "Terry" Edward Fields, age 69, of Madison, passed away March 29, 2015 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg.

Charles  B.  Newton

Charles B. Newton

Mar 28, 2015

Charles Baxter "Baxter" Newton, age 99, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2015. Baxter was born on February 19, 1916, in Port Washington, WI, to Lulu Shaw and Charles Newton. He lived in several upper Midwest towns during his childhood, often returning to his family farm in Bangor, WI. After attending high school in Wauwatosa, WI, he earned Bachelor's and...

Madeline J. Babilius

Madeline J. Babilius

Mar 23, 2015

Madeline J. Babilius, of Sun Prairie, passed away March 23, 2015. The family has chosen Informed Choice for funeral arrangements.