Obituaries

Saundra Lee Bray

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)

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...

Arnold "Arnie" Conrad Lauth

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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:...

Jack William Frandy

Jack William Frandy

Nov 19, 2024

Jack Frandy passed away from our lives on November 19th, 2024. Jack was the son of Jack and Sigrid Frandy, born to them on February29th, 1940in Bessemer, Michigan. Jack was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife Pamela, two sons, Jack (Jennifer), Bradley (Ashley) one daughter Laura (John) Borokovetz. Jack and Pamela were blessed with...

Gerald Charles Sorensen

Gerald Charles Sorensen

Nov 9, 2024

Gerald C. Sorensen passed away November 9, 2024 at UW Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin with family by his side. The eldest of three children, Gerry was born November 13, 1936 in Rochester, Minnesota to Gordon and Virginia (Weinrich). Gerry met his devoted wife of 65 years Sonja (Anderson) at Grinnell College in Iowa. He continued his education at the University...

Robert Arthur Rye

Robert Arthur Rye

Nov 5, 2024

Robert Arthur Rye was the eldest son born to Marian J. Rye and Theodore Rye, July 16, 1944 in Johnstown, Wisconsin. He grew up just north of Clinton, Wisconsin on the Rye family farm with brothers Tom and Gordon (Gordy). He graduated from Clinton High School in 1961.

Bob held a variety of truck driving jobs and was a proud teamster....

David J. Bohling

David J. Bohling

Nov 2, 2024

Sun Prairie - David John Bohling age 66, of Sun Prairie, Wisonsin passed away November 2, 2024. David was born on November 22, 1957, in Madison. The only son to James and Joyce Bohling. He grew up in the Sun Prairie area where he later graduated from school at Sun Prairie High School. 

Shortly after graduation, he followed his fathers footsteps...

Rhonda G. Benson

Rhonda G. Benson

Oct 31, 2024

Rhonda Grace (McKillip) Benson, age 71, of Madison, WI, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2024. Rhonda was born in Darlington, WI on November 2, 1952, to Harold and Beverly (Kammerud) McKillip.

Rhonda retired from Wisconsin Public Radio and in recent years she crocheted beautiful blankets and other keepsakes for family, friends and for donation. She also loved cooking and rarely...

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