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Harrison J. Meyer, age 24, of Chicago, Illinois passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024. Harrison was born on May 8, 1999, in Madison, Wisconsin.
Harrison was a proud UW Badger who earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and Political Science with a certificate in Mathematics. He worked as a consultant for the financial data analytics company FactSet.
His interests included playing...
James “Jim” Brian Pritchard, age 66, of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away at UW Hospital on Friday, April 12, 2024.
Jim was born on October 5, 1957, to James Darvin and Elizabeth “Betty” Pritchard. He grew up in Des Moines, Iowa, attended Dowling High School, and graduated from Roosevelt High School, where he was a State Champion Swimmer (the #1 Backstroker in...
Stoughton- Patricia “Pat” S. Johnson (Welter) passed away peacefully on Sunday April 21, 2024 with her loving family by her side. Pat was born on March 24, 1951 in Edgerton, WI., the daughter of Stephen and Florence (Koscyczarek) Welter.
Pat attended Whitewater High School graduating in 1969. She attended UW Whitewater. Pat worked at Schweiger Industries in Jefferson, WI. Where she...
Georgia M. Shambes, a long-time resident of Madison and professor emerita at the University of Wisconsin, passed away on April 20, 2024, at the age of 92. Georgia was born in Flint, Michigan, where she was raised and attended Central High, graduating in 1950. But while the school year was spent in Flint,...
DeForest- Sam Martino, 85, passed away on April 20, 2024 from a heart attack while mowing the lawn of his home in DeForest, WI. He was born in Clarksburg, W. VA, the son of Frank and Flora Ann Spino Martino.
Sam was a passionate, award-winning journalist with a love of story-telling that started standing on a street corner in Dearborn, MI...
Ronald J. Reynolds of Madison, WI passed away peacefully at the age of 80 on April 19, 2024, after a brief illness.
He was born on May 17, 1943 in Chicago Heights, IL to James and Elsie (Gerhardt) Reynolds. Ron grew up in Steger, IL with his younger brother Terry. He graduated from Bloom High School in 1961 and attended the...
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Barbara Schroud Thomas, born on August 26, 1948, who left us peacefully on April 19, 2024. Barbara was the embodiment of compassion, empathy, and love, touching many lives with her kindness and generous spirit.
Barbara was born in Woodland, California, and raised in and around Madison, Wisconsin. A gifted student,...
Professor John (Jack) E. Johnson
John (Jack) Edwin Johnson was born in Detroit, Michigan, the only child of Nicholas M. Johnson and Anna Marie Johnson (nee Olsen) on January 18, 1931 and passed away on April 19, 2024 of complications from a fall. As an infant, he was taken to Horten, Norway with his mother after his maternal grandfather, Edvin Olsen,...
Michael L Niffenegger, age 74, passed away at his home surrounded by family on Friday, April 19th, 2024. He was born in Monroe, WI to Myron Niffenegger and Nathalie (LaRue) Niffenegger on January 23rd, 1950. He spent 6 years as a Marine and served two tours in Vietnam. He married Sandra (Wilde) Niffenegger in Monroe at St. Johns UCC on October...
Virginia "Gigi" Thompson, of Stoughton, WI died on April 17, 2024 at the age of 95. She was born July 15, 1928 to Helen and Spencer Vieth of Ripon, WI. Gigi graduated from Ripon High School in 1946 and was a 1950 graduate of the University of Wisconsin – Madison. She married Atty. Dale R. Thompson on Sept. 3, 1949....
Susan A. Endres, 76
Sept. 26, 1947 – April. 17, 2024
Susan A. Endres, age 76, passed away peacefully on Wed., April 17, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital with her family at her side. She was the daughter of Joe and Joan (Mentzer) Steinle. She married Richard M. “Butch” Endres on Sept 10, 1966 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Waunakee.
Susan worked...
McFarland - Eileen Joy (Smith) Brost, age 74, died April 17, 2024 at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. She was born on August 29, 1949, in Beloit, Wisconsin to Ervin D. and Delyla J. Smith. The family lived in Boscobel for 11 years before moving to Madison, Wisconsin in 1964. Eileen graduated from LaFollette High School in 1967. She...
Sun Prairie - Henry John Wiedmeyer, of El Paso and Sun Prairie, passed away in a traffic accident on April 16, 2024, in El Paso, TX. He was born on June 2, 1997, in Appleton, WI, the beloved son of Chad and Julie (Marzion) Wiedmeyer.
Henry embraced a zeal for life, nature, and authentic human connections. He had a fun, warrior-like...
Samantha Grace Frank, age 20, of Madison passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at her apartment. She was born on August 30, 2003, the daughter of Carl and Brigit Frank, and big sister to JD, of Madison. She is survived by her grandparents, many aunts, uncles and cousins, all of whom loved her.
As parents who couldn’t have children, we...
Jeffrey Alan Kaufman passed away suddenly at his home in Madison, WI at the age of 72 on April 16, 2024. He was born July 19, 1951 in Los Angeles, CA to Sanford and Shirley (Pearlman) Kaufman. He attended community college and later transferred to UCLA for an advanced degree. Most of his working years were spent in various aspects...
Stephen D. "Al" Linderud, age 69, lifelong resident of Stoughton, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024 after a yearlong battle with cancer.
Steve was well known for being a hard worker. He held positions at Uniroyal, Dairy Equipment, and Stoughton Trailers. Steve loved sports and the outdoors. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Steve enjoyed playing softball, golf, pool,...
Paul passed away on April 14, 2024 at Meriter Hospital after a very sudden decline in his health due to a long battle of COPD and emphysema. He was 63.
Paul was born on July 27, 1960, in Kankakee, Illinois to Paul Sr. And Sharon (Neven) Mericle. He lived in Kankakee the first half of his life.
Surviving are his wife Donna who he married on March 13, 2001 in...
William R. Brauer, age 78, passed away on April 14, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, he is survived by his wife, children, grandson, and siblings. He was wise, kind-hearted, sharp-witted, curious, and loving. He was well-loved and will be missed.
Bill’s childhood was filled with love, support, and optimism. He was born a jokester and...
Judy Annette (McLellan) Furseth, age 83, of Stoughton, WI, left this earth April 14, 2024. She was born to Gerald and Lauretta (Meister) Rohr on Jan. 1, 1941, in Binghamton, N.Y. At the age of 6, her family moved to Battle Creek, Michigan where she grew up. She attended Lakeview High School, Western Michigan University and Lilah School of Radiology....
Madison/Waunakee
Brian Kessenich passed away peacefully during the evening of Saturday, April 13th, following many years of health challenges. He was born in Madison on August 10, 1955 and spoke often regarding his memories growing up in Waunakee.
Brian was passionate about music and sports, and enjoyed sharing his knowledge on both subjects with his many friends. His generosity with those less...
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