Obituaries

Jun 5, 2022

There will be no formal obituary and no service per the families request. Informed Choice Funeral & Cremation Alternatives 3325 E. Washington Ave. Madison (608) 249-6758

Jun 5, 2022

Informed Choice Funeral & Cremation Alternatives 3325 E. Washington Ave. Madison (608) 249-6758

Jun 4, 2022

Joseph George Gilligan, 94, of Madison, died June 4, 2022. He was born in 1927 in Laona, Wisconsin. His wife, Idella (Kitchenmaster), preceded him in death. Joe is survived by his five children: Colleen (Dave), Dawn (Murray), Kevin, Sheila (Jim), Jodell; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. Joe served in the Navy during WWII on the U.S.S. Topeka and attended...

Jun 3, 2022

William Essick Kaeser, 82, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Waunakee, WI on June 3, 2022. William was born on October 23, 1939, to William V. Kaeser and Marion Evans Kaeser. He graduated from West High School and attended The University of Wisconsin and The San Francisco Art Institute; however, his curiosity and unquenchable thirst for knowledge lasted a...

May 31, 2022

There will be no public services. Informed Choice Funeral & Cremation Alternatives 3325 E. Washington Ave. Madison, WI 53704

May 29, 2022

Madison - Mary E. Frost, age 69, of Madison, died at home on May 29, 2022. She was born May 12, 1953, in Marshfield, WI to Donald H. and Margaret K Schmitt. She moved to Madison shortly after graduating from Marshfield Senior High School. After working as a Legal Secretary/ Assistant for many years, she also received a Paralegal Studies...

May 26, 2022

George F. Jacobs, Jr., age 88, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2022, in Madison, Wisconsin after a brief illness. He was born April 23, 1934, in Madison, Wisconsin, to George F. and Kathryn (nee Walsh) Jacobs. He graduated from Edgewood High School, class of 1952. He received a bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin in 1956. He joined the...

May 25, 2022

Jeannette W. Legler, age 98, of Brooklyn, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2022, at St. Mary's Care Center. She was born on November 1, 1923, in Rock Springs, WI, the daughter of August and Elva Klitzke. She was raised with 13 siblings on a farm in the Baraboo area, where they all attended a one-room country school. The family...

May 24, 2022

Christopher "Chris" Hengst, of Madison, passed away at age 46. Chris worked for years in demolition and enjoyed working on cars. He attended Madison College and UW-Madison in pursuit of a degree in Chemical Engineering. Chris enjoyed woodworking, painting, and anything that got his hands dirty. He enjoyed the outdoors and being one with nature. Above all, even though he...

May 23, 2022

A memorial gathering for Ed Lomasney will be on September 4, 2022, at Olin Park Pavilion, 1156 Olin-Turville Court, Madison, WI 53715, from 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM. A celebration of life ceremony will occur at 5:00 PM with reception to follow, all at the Olin Park Pavilion. This will be a casual setting with weather-appropriate attire encouraged. In lieu...

May 23, 2022

Dean Thomas North, 77, of Madison, WI, passed away peacefully in the arms of his family on May 23, 2022, at the SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. Dean was born May 2, 1945, to Thomas Wilfred and Estelle Marguerite (Jung) North in Edgerton, WI. After graduation from University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse, he moved to Honolulu, HI, where he lived...

May 23, 2022

Steven R. Fowler, age 43, residing most recently in Sun Prairie, WI passed away unexpectedly, and much too soon on May 23, 2022. Steven was born on October 13, 1978, to Mark R. Fowler & Karen L. (Carlson) Farley, previously Karen L. Fowler. He grew up in Round Lake, Illinois and later called Phoenix, Arizona home as well. Steven proudly...

May 18, 2022

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May 10, 2022

Todd William Schulze passed away Tuesday, May 10th, 2022 at the age of 55. Todd was born on December 22, 1966. Todd grew up in Poynette, WI. He attended the University of Wisconsin Madison where he obtained his degree in Criminal Justice. Todd was a carpenter by trade and enjoyed spending time at the family "shack" in Glidden. He was...

May 8, 2022

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May 7, 2022

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May 4, 2022

Anna A. McManus December 12, 1954 May 4, 2022 Anna was preceded in death by her parents, James S. and Yvonne A. McManus. She is survived by her sister Sue Long (Danny), her brother Greg McManus (Denise), and four nieces: Suzanne Conway McKinley (Michael); Misha Evoy (Chris); Amy Crutcher (Greg) grandniece, Landry; and Emily Fill (Jason) with "grands" Hudson, Caroline,...

May 4, 2022

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Apr 24, 2022

MIDDLETON - Jean L. Scheid, age 84, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2022 after a long illness. She was born on March 22, 1938 in Janesville, Wisconsin, the daughter of Golden and Mabel (Trimble) Vick. Jean graduated from Janesville High School in 1956 and attended the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater where she received a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education in...

Apr 24, 2022