Obituaries
Kevin W. Kennedy
May 5, 2020
MADISON - Kevin Wynne Kennedy, age 60, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 after a brief illness. He was born on December 20, 1959, in Madison, Wisconsin, the son of William "Wynne" and Mildred "Billie" (Stehr) Kennedy. Kevin was an avid sports fan and was always eager to talk about his favorite teams including the Wisconsin Badgers, Chicago Cubs,...
Boyce Totz
Apr 27, 2020
Madison Boyce Frederick Totz of Middleton, WI, age 91, passed away on April 27, 2020. He was born on May 23, 1928, in Elgin, IL. He worked most of his life as an artist, living in a variety of places as far flung as France and Mexico, Texas and Massachusetts, Illinois and Wisconsin. But, the bulk of his life was...
Daniel E. Wisniewski
Apr 16, 2020
Daniel E. Wisniewski, 73, died from complications of heart failure on April 16th, 2020. Dan dedicated his life to the betterment of Wisconsin and love of his family and friends, sharing his wisdom, kindness, and optimism with all he encountered. Dan's career spanned numerous government roles at the city, county and state levels, including serving as Chief of Staff for...
Rachel Lee Walton
Apr 9, 2020
Rachel Lee Walton was born on April 26, 1952 in Sullivan, Wisconsin and passed away at Agrace Hospice on April 9, 2020 with her children by her side. Rachel grew up a tough cookie with three brothers. She shared fond childhood memories of putting on "circuses" for the neighborhood, getting a mail-order alligator, sledding onto a frozen Rome pond, riding...
Monte P. Solverson
Apr 8, 2020
Monte Solverson of Stoughton, WI passed away peacefully on April 8, 2020 at his home. He was born on December 31, 1949 in Viroqua, the son of Bud and Emily Solverson. Monte (Putter) lived a full and interesting life. He was a special operations officer for the Madison Police Department and a sheriff at Snow Mass, CO. He co-owned the...
Jeanne Fogel Hecht
Mar 24, 2020
MADISON-Jeanne Fogel Hecht died on March 24, 2020 at the age of 94. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Leon Jr. and her grandson William Simmons. Jeanne is survived by her two children, Elizabeth and Leon III. She had 2 sisters, Helen Soiref and Florence Braun. Her mother died when Jeanne was 4, so Jeanne and her...
Laura M. Streich
Mar 16, 2020
Madison- Laura (Lewis) Streich passed away peacefully at Oakwood Village East, in Madison on March 16, 2020 at the age of 96. To all those who were fortunate enough to know her, she was a very special lady. She is survived by three children, Morris (Patricia), Janelle (Michael) Tilles and Keith (Susan); five grandchildren, Bryan, Tara, Melody, Stephanie, Carolyn; and...
Mary Ann Knoedler
Mar 12, 2020
Mary Ann Knoedler Obituary It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Ann (Hillen) Knoedler announces her passing on March 12, 2020, at the age of 98. She died peacefully surrounded by her children. Her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were blessed to have had such a strong and vital mother and grandmother with them for so many years....
Audrey J. Marquardt
Mar 4, 2020
MADISON - Audrey J. Marquardt, age 88, passed away peacefully at home on March 4, 2020 following a brief illness. She was born on January 19, 1932 in Schofield, WI, daughter of Henry and Evelyn (Ferge) Scheel. She attended Wausau East High School and UW-Stevens Point. She married Robert Marquardt on October 11, 1952. Audrey loved her family dearly and...
Daniel C. Collins
Feb 24, 2020
Daniel Carroll Collins, age 66, was born in South Bend, Indiana, on September 14, 1953, to Carol (Fitzgibbon) Collins and Cornelius Conklin Collins. Dan entered eternal life on February 24, 2020. He is survived by his siblings Michael (Ann) Collins, Jeffrey (Laura) Collins, Joel (Colleen) Collins, and Julie Collins-DeHaven. He is further survived by nieces and nephews Ben Collins, Sarah...
Everett "Boogie" Bonds, Jr.
Feb 22, 2020
On June 29, 1989, the world was blessed with a handsome baby boy, Everett Bonds, Jr. His beloved parents Deborah Moore-Taylor and Everett H. Bonds, Sr., welcomed their son with a grateful heart. Everett, Jr was affectionately called "BOOGIE" by his family and friends. Boogie was known to be a bright, funny, loving, care-free and spirited person. Boogie always enjoyed...
Daniel L. Dohrn
Feb 16, 2020
Daniel Lee Dohrn, beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather, left us too soon on February 16, 2020. He passed away at 4:30 A.M, CST after a valiant, year-long battle against lung cancer. Dan was born in Moline, Illinois and spent his first 45 years in the Midwest. He graduated from Moline High School in 1952, where he excelled as a trombonist...
Ethan W. Rox
Feb 8, 2020
Ethan Foster Rox, a friend to all, found eternal peace on February 8, 2020. Held dearest in life by his devoted mother Cheri, sister Kinsley, nieces Alima and Phoebe, and his many friends. Ethan yearned to be reunited with his father, his sisters Tiffany and Mallory, and his children, Gibson and Elle. In his death, may he be in their...
Philip L. Tripke
Jan 29, 2020
Cottage Grove/Madison - Philip L Tripke, age 72, of Cottage Grove, WI died peacefully on January 29, 2020 at his home in the loving care of his wife Diana. Born on June 20, 1947 in Janesville, the son of Melvin L. Tripke and Grace C. Thompson (Ward), Phil grew up in Janesville under the loving care of his mother and...
Rita G. Peck
Jan 29, 2020
Madison- Rita G. Peck, age 97, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Wednesday, January 29, 2020. She had been employed by the State Board of Medical Examiners and later by Mendota Mental Health. Rita also raised three children as a single mother. She loved vacationing in Wild Rose, WI with any family members and friends who cared...
Diane E. Hanson
Jan 28, 2020
Diane E. Hanson, age 82, completed her earthly journey peacefully at home on January 28, 2020. Diane was born on May 7, 1937 in Reedsburg, Wis. to Edward and Edith (Holtz) Davis. She graduated from Webb High School in 1955. She received a Bachelor's degree in home economics education from UW-Stout in 1959 and a Master's degree in child development...
Judith Marie Theel
Dec 10, 2019
Monona - Judith Marie Theel, age 77 passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 10, 2019. Judy was born on February 18, 1942 in Madison, Wisconsin, the daughter of Orville J. Marks and Charlotte S. (Bjoraas) Marks. She was the oldest of eight children. Judith was united in marriage to the love of her life, Frederick T. "Fred" Theel on December...
Agnes Louise Jaeckel
Dec 1, 2019
MARSHFIELD - Agnes Louise Jaeckel was born in Marshfield, Wis. on February 14, 1927 to Emil and Ida Jaeckel and left this world for a better place on December 1, 2019. Her survivors include three daughters, Jane (Merilyn) Marti, Julie (Dennis) Zimmerman and Mary Grieves; grandchildren, Elizabeth Bruns, Nathan Marti, Sara Crooker and Seth (Katie) Cormican; seven great-grandchildren; and two...
Richard Dean Walker
Nov 23, 2019
Madison/Kailua, Hawaii Richard Dean Walker, Professor Emeritus, University of Wisconsin, Madison, died November 23, 2019. Dr. Walker was born in Hammond, Indiana, on 17 April 1930 to Fred and Ruth Walker and was raised in Highland, Indiana, graduating from Griffith High School in 1948. He attended Indiana University that fall. His education was interrupted for a two-year period of service...
Mary E. Bradley
Nov 19, 2019
Mary E. (Eichhorn) Bradley, 77, passed peacefully on Nov. 19, 2019. Mary was born in Sheboygan, WI to Wesley and Elizabeth Eichhorn. She attended Grant School and Sheboygan North H.S. before moving to Madison to attend the University of Wisconsin where she studied to become a nurse. Mary's life passion was taking care of people, She first worked at Madison...
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