Obituaries
Alice Ann Sosinsky
Apr 9, 2025
Alice Ann Sosinsky of Oregon Township, Wisconsin passed away at home on April 9th, 2025. Alice was born in Hillsboro, WI on July 13th, 1959. She had been courageously battling cancer for the past few months. Alice is survived by her mother Audrey Popp Sosinsky of Hillsboro, WI, her life partner Rich Fizzell of Oregon Township, her brother Michael (Vickie)...
Neon K Ringwood
Apr 1, 2025
Neon K. Ringwood, age 94 of Madison, died on, Tuesday, April 1st, 2025. She was born on June 1, 1930, in San Francisco CA to Arthur and Jean Knoebel. Neon lived in Madison and was a long time resident of Middleton for over 30 years. In addition to being a master gardener, Neon enjoyed volunteering which included most recently the...
Ronald A Buskager
Mar 24, 2025
Ronald A. Buskager, age 81, of Windsor and formerly of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at Parkside Senior Living in Windsor (DeForest) on March 24, 2025, with family by his side. Ron was plagued with many health issues over the past several years but always maintained his good nature, his humorous personality, and his caring and positive attitude.
Ron was...
William Norman Yager
Mar 22, 2025
Sun Prairie – William “Bill” Yager, age 85, passed away on March 22, 2025. He was born on September 25, 1939, in Dodgeville, Wi., the son of Severnus and Helen (Wiest) Yager. He graduated from Highland High School in 1957. Bill worked at Oscar Mayer for 35 years. He married Louella Johnson on July 1, 1961. Bill served his country...
Kathleen F Hall
Mar 17, 2025
Kathleen F. Hall, lovingly known as Kathy, passed away peacefully on March 17 th 2025 in her sleep. Born on April 12, 1949, Kathy spent her 41-year career as a dedicated unit clerk at University Hospital, where her compassion and humor brought comfort to patients and colleagues alike.
Kathy will be remembered for her bright smile, remarkable sense of humor and...
Carolyn M. Gill
Mar 14, 2025
Carolyn Meade Gill (Mitchell), age 70, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025. Despite battling Multiple Sclerosis for many years, Carolyn showed us what true grace, courage, and a lot of humor look like—even when life wasn’t always playing fair.
Born on March 5th, 1955, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late James and Marjory (Love) Mitchell. Carolyn set off on a...
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...
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