All Obituaries

Karen C. Ragatz  July 6, 1938 – February 25, 2021 (82 years old) Karen Christensen Ragatz died on February 25, 2021 in Madison, Wisconsin.  Karen’s kindness and optimism touched the lives of many throughout the Madison area over her 82 years, through her work as an educator and volunteer and her time with family members, friends, neighbors and those in need.  Karen had a love of learning and found joy in connecting with others.  She was a teacher in the...

Heaven has received another beautiful angel. Kathleen Mary Rand (Bastian), age 66, of Madison passed away peacefully on February 25 2021 at Meriter Hospital after a brave battle with health and lung issues. She was born to eternal life on November 3 1954 In Brookfield WI, the proud daughter of Grant and Joan (Zahores)Bastian. She was married to the love of her life David Rand On October 1, 1983 In Waukesha WI. After graduating Brookfield High School, Kathy worked at JC Penney’s,...

MADISON - Lois Jarvis, age 68, passed away following a years-long decline from frontotemporal lobe dementia (FTD). Lois’ long decline deprived us of the last years of her humor, wisdom, support, and creativity but they live on strongly in the memory of those who knew her. Lois was cared for, lovingly, in her decline by her husband of 45 years, Tom Jarvis, who fully devoted his existence to helping her reach the end of her days with dignity. Before her FTD diagnosis, Lois’ days,...

Mary Louise (Simon) Bernards, almost 94, of Waunakee, peacefully passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021 surrounded by family at Agrace Hospice Care.  Mary was born on March 18, 1927 in Madison, WI to Walter and E. Louise (Kopp) Simon. She married the love of her life, Robert (Bob) Bernards on September 8, 1951.  In 1953, they moved to Waunakee, into the house that Bob built for their family.  Mary and Bob were married for 68 years before his passing in November,...

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Robert C. Hodge, 87, died in Madison on February 21, 2021.  He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Eileen; his two children Elizabeth and Andrew; his granddaughter Kiya; his daughter-in-law Andrea; his sister-in-law Marianne Hodge, and his sister- and brother-in-law Judith and Joseph Musgrave. He is also survived by his beloved cousins, nephews, nieces and friends. He was preceded in death by his sister Madeline and brother James. Bob was born and raised in New York City. Following...

 James Mansell Horsfall died February 20, 2021. He was born in Patch Grove, Wisconsin on January 20, 1924.  Jim graduated from Bloomington High School before attending the University of Wisconsin in Madison for a semester.  He was drafted into the Army and served in France repairing railroads.  After WWII, he finished his college degree in the School of Education at UW and played on the basketball team.  He met his wife, Joan Mae Helmke, in School of Education...

Standish Henning died on February 20, 2021 at Agrace Hospice Care.  Born in 1932 to the Rev. Donald and Mary Henning in South Dakota, he was educated at Shattuck School, Kenyon College, The University of the South (Sewanee), and Harvard University.  In 1956 he married Jane McCorkle Nelson. He joined the University of Wisconsin - Madison English Department in 1960, specializing in Shakespeare, early English literature and the Bible as Literature.  He added an interest in...

James Martin Ballweg, age 79, passed away on February 19th, 2021 after a brief illness with his family by his side.  He was born on November 22, 1941 and raised on a farm in Waunakee by Alfred and Ethel Ballweg.  Jim attended St. John’s grade school in Waunakee and graduated from Waunakee High School. Jim was devoted to family, friends and faith.  He was the loving husband of Lucille (Haas) for 55 years.  Jim was the dedicated and caring father of...

McFarland- Tyler C. Jarrett, age 28, passed away in his sleep on Thursday, February 18, 2021.  He was born in Madison on April 12, 1992, the son of Michael and Jane (Bassler) Jarrett.  Tyler graduated from McFarland High School with the Class of 2010 and played football and most importantly, hockey. He worked for many years at Advanced Landscaping and loved working outside and "playing in the dirt."  Tyler also enjoyed golf, and playing on local softball and kickball...