Obituaries
Norreen Jean Peterson
Apr 17, 2016
Madison- Norreen Peterson, age 80, of Madison passed away peacefully at Agrace HospiceCare on April 17, 2016. She was born on April 16, 1936 in Oconto, WI the daughter of John and Geraldine Olson. Norreen married the love of her life, Robert "Bob" Peterson on November 19, 1960, in Oconto, WI. They lived in Madison where they raised their family....
Reta Kay Cerniglia
Apr 10, 2016
MIDDLETON - Reta Kay Cerniglia passed away peacefully on Sunday April 10, 2016. Kay was born on Jan. 8, 1938, the daughter of Charles and Myrtle Duncan. During Kay's high school years she modeled for Manchester's until she graduated from East High School. Kay married her high school sweetheart Joe on Apr. 27, 1957. In addition to raising her family,...
William Joseph Brown
Apr 6, 2016
MADISON - William Joseph Brown, age 87, died Wednesday, April 6th, 2016 at his home in Madison, Wisconsin. Bill was born on February 3rd, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois. He was united in marriage to Joyce Carol Zahradka on July 26, 1952. Bill began his career in broadcasting as a weatherman and studio announcer at the Iowa State University owned television...
Karen Jean Burke
Apr 5, 2016
Karen Jean Burke, 74, of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at UW Hospital in Madison after a sudden illness. Karen was born June 16,1941 to Howard and Dorothy Love, and with her mother's passing was raised by father and step-mother, Anna Love. Karen completed Licensed Practical Nursing School , then married Edward J. Burke and became...
Charles William Onsum
Mar 28, 2016
MADISON - Charles William Onsum, age 75, of Madison passed away on Monday, March 28, 2016 at Agrace HospiceCare, Fitchburg, surrounded by his family. He was born September 3, 1940 in Glyndon, ND, the son of Olga Marie (nee Thompson) and Chris William Onsum. Chuck met Bonnie Beth Streeter in 1959, and after a lengthy chase, finally made her Mrs....
Patricia Carol Guilfoyle
Mar 27, 2016
MONONA - Patricia Carol Guilfoyle died Sunday, March 27, 2016 at home in Monona after a long illness. Pat was born on December 12, 1931 in Jenkins, Kentucky to W.P. "Pete" and Clara Tomtengen Mink. She was a graduate of Jenkins High School, the Louisville General Hospital School of Nursing and the University of Maine. Pat worked as a nurse...
Karen B. Funkhouser
Mar 25, 2016
MADISON - Karen B. Funkhouser passed away at age 65 on Friday, March 25, 2016, after a struggle with cancer and multiple chronic conditions. She was born in Chicago and grew up in Muskegon, Mich. She earned a bachelor's degree at Eastern Michigan University and a Ph.D. in special education at UW-Madison. She worked for the Madison Metropolitan School District...
Robert Robin Ross
Mar 25, 2016
WAUNAKEE - Robert "Robin" Ross, of Waunakee, age 63, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 25, 2016 after a yearlong battle with cancer. He was born 7/21/52 in Freeport IL, the son of Lawrence & Virginia Ross. He married Julie Ann Taylor on 9/11/82 in Elkhorn, WI. Robin graduated from Lake Geneva High School in 1970, attended one...
Joel Richard Schlueter
Mar 18, 2016
Joel R. Schlueter died unexpectedly on March 18, 2016 at the age of 45 at his home in Madison. Joel is survived by his wife, Tanya O'Neil; his mother, Janet Schlueter; his brother, Ron Schlueter (Laurie Searing); his mother-in-law, Aino Levajarvi; his father-in-law, Herb O'Neil (Agnes); his sister-in-laws, Tiina Rodrigue (Brian), Tara O'Neil (Chris), Tyriina O'Neil, and Tiia Plath (Daniel);...
Gerald Andrew Lapotka
Mar 11, 2016
MADISON - Gerald A. Lapotka, age 57, of Madison, passed away Friday, March 11, 2016 at Agrace Hospice Fitchburg. Gerald was born in Fort Riley, Kansas on July 19, 1958 to John and Mary Lapotka. He graduated from East High School in Madison. Gerald retired from Ohio Medical, Madison, WI where he worked as a fabricator. He enjoyed fishing, and...
Terry James Ellsworth
Mar 7, 2016
On Monday, March 7, 2016 heaven gained one incredible angel. Terry James "old school" Ellsworth passed away unexpectedly at his home. He was born September 19th, 1961 in Madison. The son to Barry Ellsworth & Mildred Knudsen. Terry graduated from McFarland High School and was employed at Orion Optical for many years. He was married to Marci Moungey in August...
Patricia M. Moran
Feb 26, 2016
Patricia Marie Moran, age 84 of Madison, Wisconsin passed away on February 26, 2016 at Artisan Assisted Living of Middleton. She was born on February 1, 1932 in Dodgeville. The daughter of Melvin and Nellie Coffey originally from Blanchardville, later moving to Madison in 1935. Patty lived in the historic Old Bush neighborhood of Madison. She had many friends and...
Mary Constance Rom
Feb 10, 2016
SUN PRAIRIE - Mary C. Rom, age 64, of Sun Prairie, WI passed away peacefully on Feb. 10, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Zygmundt (Ziggy) and Florence (nee Milewski) and her sister, Christine. Mary was a bon vivant, loving good food and good company. She and her family relished travel, collecting cookbooks from many cultures and...
James E Vogelsberger
Feb 5, 2016
FITCHBURG - James Eugene Vogelsberger, beloved father, grandfather, and greatgrandfather, passed peacefully on Friday, February 5, 2016, at Sylvan Crossings, in Fitchburg, WI. He spent his last day surrounded by his family, and he died surrounded by immense love and memories of a life well lived. He was 87 years old. Jim was the first in his family to graduate...
Hanh Huynh
Feb 4, 2016
SUN PRAIRIE - Hanh Huynh, age 68, of Sun Prairie passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was born July 10, 1947 in Vietnam, the son of Le Thi Hong and Huynh Nghi. He married Le Hoa Le in Nha Trang, Vietnam in 1965. Hanh was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed boating and snowmobiling. He...
Jeffrey A. Wilhelmi
Feb 2, 2016
MADISON - Jeffrey A. Wilhelmi, age 67, of Madison, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born March 28, 1948 in Racine, WI, the son of Helen and John Wilhelmi. He married Kristine Ebert on October 2, 1970 in Burlington, WI. Jeffrey graduated from St. Catherine's High School in Racine. He attended...
Eileen L Koller
Jan 25, 2016
MADISON - Eileen L. Koller, age 93 of Madison passed away peacefully on Monday January 25, 2016 at St. Mary's Care Center. She was born on October 31 1922 in Milwaukee to Albert and Lydia Beyer (Maas). She married Casey G. Koller in Milwaukee. Eileen graduated from Milwaukee Lutheran High School and remained lifelong friends with many of her classmates....
Virginia Margaret Hau
Jan 24, 2016
Virginia (Ginny) Hau passed away quietly on Sunday, January 24, 2016, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg, WI after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Ginny was born on October 10, 1931, in St. Peter, WI to the late Arthur and Mathilda Krebsbach. She married the late William (Bill) Hau on October 19, 1957, at St. Peter Catholic Church and...
Donald W. Hankley, Sr.
Jan 18, 2016
VIRGINIA BEACH - Donald W. Hankley, Sr. Surrounded by his loving family, Don departed on January 18, 2016 to join I'Leta, his wife of 46 years. Born and raised in Southwestern VA, Don graduated from Galax High School. After attending Carson-Newman College, he and I'Leta relocated to Alexandria, VA where he began his 32 year career with the Department of...
Christine Theresa Mayer
Jan 15, 2016
Madison - Christine Theresa Mayer died at home on January 15, 2016, following an extended illness. She was born in Cincinnati, OH on Oct. 13, 1955. Chris loved dolphins and whales, Lifetime Channel movies and the Packers. She traveled to many places, including England, to share her life story. She inspired many people to work for social justice and to...
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