Obituaries
Raquel R. Tomasini
Dec 7, 2017
Raquel R. Tomasini passed away last Thursday, December 7th, at home in Madison, in the company of her children and grandchildren. Born on November 12th, 1925 in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, Raquel lived a very full life. She earned her B.A. in English Literature at Interamerican University, in Puerto Rico, then on a Fulbright Scholarship, went on to obtain two different...
Ruth Ann Tyson
Dec 3, 2017
MONONA - Ruth Ann (McKay) Tyson, 75, passed away Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg after a brief battle with cancer. Ruth Ann was born in Columbus, Wis., on Nov. 7, 1942, to Ruth (Smith) McKay and Wayne McKay. Ruth Ann attended Columbus Public school graduating from Columbus High School in June 1960. Ruth Ann married Norm...
Raymond Eugene Wahlton
Dec 2, 2017
Raymond Eugene Wahlton, was born October 21, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois to Ernst and Emy Wahlton. He graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in speech and hearing, and post masters work in audiology at Northwestern University. After working ten years as a speech and hearing director for the Curative Workshop in Green Bay, he accepted a position...
Nathan Bradley Marx
Nov 28, 2017
Nathan Bradley Marx, 40, of Madison passed away on November 28 after a brief battle with cancer. He was known to friends and family as a friendly guy with a goofy sense of humor who could always be counted upon to lend a hand if a friend was in need. He never tired of learning and could never be content...
Phillip Edward Gokey
Nov 22, 2017
Phillip Edward Gokey, age 86, died after a short battle with pancreatic cancer Wednesday November 22nd, 2017 under the tender care provided by the Madison VA Hospital Community Living Center Hospice. Phil was born in 1931 in Prairie du Chien to Peter and Levina [St Jacque] Gokey, as the youngest of 9 and already an uncle! After graduating high school...
Judith A. Weibel
Nov 14, 2017
VERONA - Judy Weibel passed away on Nov. 14, 2017, at Agrace HospiceCare. Judy was born to Graydon and Marian Heuman, spending her childhood in Elkhart and Muncie Indiana. She attended and graduated from the Burris School system, an affiliation with Ball State University, in Muncie. She continued on with her education and graduated from Ball State with a Bachelors...
Sandra P. Thomas
Nov 2, 2017
STOUGHTON - After a long battle with ovarian cancer, Sandra Marie (Parker) Thomas of Madison WI, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, passed away on Thursday, November 2nd, 2017 at the age of 73. She was born to parents Donald and Agnella Parker on October 19, 1944 in McGregor, IA. She grew up as the second of 4 children and...
Carole June Mornin
Oct 21, 2017
NEW GLARUS, WI - Carole June Crader Mornin of St. Louis passed away on October 21, 2017 at Brookdale Stonefield Memory Care, Middleton, Wisconsin. Carole was born March 8, 1937 in St. Louis. Carole was preceeded in death by her parents, Buford and Leora Crader of Marble Hill Missouri, her sister Barbara Ann Powers of Normal, Illinois, and her brother...
Mary Jo Ball
Oct 11, 2017
SUN PRAIRIE, WI - Mary Jo Ball, age 73, of Sun Prairie, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at Capitol Lakes Skilled Nursing Home. She was born on November 30, 1943 in Chippewa Falls, WI, the daughter of Frank and Eleanor Hodowanic. Mary Jo worked as a nurse for over 25 years at the University of Wisconsin Hospital. She...
June Kay Feely
Sep 29, 2017
June Kay Feely, nee Johnson, age 67 (or 29 as she'd say), passed away peacefully at her home in Cross Plains, WI on September 29th, 2017, after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on March 5th, 1950 in Neillsville, WI to Lloyd and Dolores Johnson. She graduated from Neillsville High School in 1968 and graduated from the...
Joseph T. Stanek
Sep 28, 2017
MCFARLAND--Joe Stanek, age 64, died from Multiple Sclerosis complications on Thursday, September 28, after suffering from the disease for 26 years. Joe's last wishes were granted when he passed away quietly in his sleep at home. Joe was born in 1953 to Edward and Idell (Merklein) Stanek and was raised in Madison. His favorite hobby as a kid was to...
Linda Lee Kick
Sep 20, 2017
Linda Lee Kick (Munch), of Baraboo, Wis., passed away on Sept. 20, 2017 at the age of 69. Linda was born on Nov. 9, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois to parents Joe and Norma. She enjoyed cooking, playing bingo and spending time with family, especially doting on her cherished grandchildren. Linda is survived by her two children, Joey (Kelly) Kick of...
Barbara Lee Berry
Sep 8, 2017
Barbara Lee Berry, age 68 of Madison passed away on September 8, 2017 in Madison, Wisconsin. She was born April 30, 1949 in Racine, Wisconsin, the daughter of Albert Lee Berry, Sr. and Elizabeth Wilma (nee Kovach) Berry. Barbara was a 1967 graduate of William Horlick High School in Racine. Thereafter, she attended the University of Wisconsin in Madison. She...
Dennis Joseph Rinzel
Sep 8, 2017
MADISON - Dennis Joseph Rinzel, 71, of Madison, Wisconsin, went to be with the Lord on September 8, 2017 after suffering a massive stroke. Dennis will be remembered by many as a man whose unconditional love and sincere warmth rippled well beyond those he came into contact with. His booming laughter, infectious smile, combined with the ever-present twinkle in his...
Gerald "Jerry" L. Padgham
Sep 6, 2017
MADISON--Jerry Padgham, age 85, passed away on Sept. 6, 2017, at Agrace HospiceCare due to lung cancer. He was born Jan. 6, 1932, to Ivy and L.J. Padgham in Madison, Wis. Jerry graduated with the class of 1950 from Madison West. After serving in Korea with the U.S. Army, he attended UW-Whitewater. In 1955, he married June Hendrickson from Eau...
David Keith Moungey
Sep 3, 2017
David Keith Moungey, 68, of Portage, passed away Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017, at the UW Hospital in Madison. He was preceded in death by his father, Keith Moungey, and his mother, Betty Lou (Clarence) Voeltner, both of Portage; his son, Richard Gray of Alabama; and his half-brother, Gary Vesley of Portage. He is survived by his son, Kyle Kettleson of...
Michael Donald Hinrichs
Aug 28, 2017
COTTAGE GROVE - Michael Donald Hinrichs passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, August 28th, 2017. He was surrounded by his family. He was born March 25, 1962 in Madison, Wisconsin. He will be remembered by many as a hard worker, good friend, fun storyteller with a wonderful singing voice who always made you laugh. He loved motorcycles, his...
Jane Elizabeth Vorhees
Aug 27, 2017
MADISON - Jane Elizabeth Vorhees passed peacefully at her home in Madison, Wisconsin on Sunday August 27th 2017. She was 91 years old and lived a long and wonderful life. Jane was married to Purn Vorhees for 53 years before his passing in 2005. Jane is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Jon Lindskoog, of Madison, WI; her...
Barbara Pearl Archibald
Aug 26, 2017
MADISON, WI - Barbara Pearl Archibald was born on July 30, 1929 in Bridgewater, Maine. She passed peacefully on August 26, 2017 at The Attic Angel Community in Madison, Wisconsin where she received remarkable care during her final year. At 18 she married Philip Archibald, who lived seven miles south in Monticello, Maine, soon after he returned from World War...
Clarence Edward Spitzer, Jr.
Jul 24, 2017
Clarence Edward Spitzer Jr., formerly of Amherst, NY, died peacefully July 24, 2017 at St. Mary's Care Center, Madison WI. He was 96 years old. Clarence was born in 1920 in Clymer, New York, son of Clarence E. Spitzer and Grace Ashdown Spitzer. He was a graduate of Clymer Central School, Allegheny College, and Harvard University, and served in the...
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