Obituaries
Howard Kanetzke
Jul 1, 2025
Howard Kanetzke, age 93, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025 at Oakwood in Madison with family at his side.
Howard was born in Mount Pleasant, WI, and grew up on his family farm between Kenosha and Racine. His love of the earth and growing was carried forward throughout life.
He attended Augustana College and U.W. Madison, graduating with degrees in history,...
Mary Elizabeth Wendland
Jul 1, 2025
Mary Elizabeth Wendland, 57, sadly passed away surrounded by family in her home on July 1st, 2025.
She was born on October 23rd, 1967, to Barbara and James Connors in Madison, WI at University Hospital.
Mary graduated from Madison West High School in 1985 and went on to attend Madison Area Technical College where she graduated with an Associate's degree in Dental...
Kathleen Mary Jeffords
Jun 28, 2025
Kathleen “Kathy” Mary Jeffords (78) of Madison, WI died peacefully at Agrace Hospice on June 28, 2025 after an 11-month battle with blood cancer.
Born February 28, 1947 in Hartford, WI to Raymond and Helen (O’Neill) Jeffords, Kathleen was the youngest of four children. She graduated from Hartford High School in 1965 and earned a BA from St. Norbert College in...
Teresa Marie Northrup
Jun 2, 2025
Teresa Marie Northrup, age 89, of Ellenton, Florida, and formerly of Madison, Wisconsin, was called home to the Lord on June 2, 2025, after a short illness.
Born on August 22, 1935, in Madison to Vincent and Anna Castagna, Teresa was a lifelong resident of Madison until she relocated to Florida in 2024. She cherished her last year in the warmth...
Tod Michael Scribner
May 21, 2025
Beloit, Wisconsin-Tod M. Scribner, age 66, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2025. He was born on December 29, 1958, in Elgin, Illinois, the son of Dickey and Irene (Veden) Scribner. He married Wendy M. (Walker) Scribner on August 11, 1976. He attended high school in Two Harbors, Minnesota, after which he joined the United States Army in 1976. Throughout...
James E. Smithback
May 19, 2025
James E. Smithback of Deerfield, WI, died on May 19th, 2025 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, at the age of 93. James was the son of Edward and Clara Smithback, who preceded him in death. On October 21, 1951 James married Donna Judd in Madison, WI who also has preceded him in death.
James graduated from Central High School, Madison,...
Kenneth Paul Casey
May 12, 2025
Madison- Kenneth Casey age 87, passed away on May12th peacefully at home, alongside his wife Suzanne Beaudoin, his loving sister-in-law Michelle Roesken and their loyal dog Bleu.
Ken was born in Queen's New York and resided on the same street as his maternal grandparents who were first generation Irish immigrants.
Ken is survived by his brothers, Joseph (Susan) and Kevin (Anna). His...
August G. Shelbrack
May 8, 2025
Cross Plains - August G. “Jack” Shelbrack, age 89, passed away on May 8, 2025 at Agrace Hospice. He was born on March 24, 1936 in the Town of Texas, Marathon Co., WI on the Ostrowski homestead. Jack was the 1st born of seven children to the late Clem and Clara (Ostrowski) Shelbrack.
Jack met his wife, Shirley Ann Leonard, while...
Wayne "Whitey" J. Stuiber
Apr 26, 2025
Wayne "Whitey" J. Stuiber, 92, formerly of Green Bay, passed away on April 26, 2025, at Waunakee Valley Senior Living in Waunakee. He was born on September 3, 1932 to Joseph and Norma (Luebeck) Stuiber. Wayne graduated from Green Bay West High School. He served for several years in the United States Navy and played football at the Great Lakes...
Shawn M. Winkler
Apr 23, 2025
Shawn M. Winkler, age 50, cherished partner, daughter, sister, and friend, peacefully passed away at home on April 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on March 8, 1975, in Clarksville, TN, Shawn touched the lives of many with her warmth and kindness.
She leaves behind her devoted partner, Matthew O'Donahue; her father, Bob...
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...
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