All Obituaries

McFarland- Linda Borchardt, age 72, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Meriter Hospital.  She was born in Madison, Wisconsin on May 12, 1948, the eldest child of Bill and Gladys Scheer.  Linda graduated from Monona Grove High School in 1966.  On June 14, 1969, she married Dale Borchardt.  In 1974, they established Spartan Pizza in McFarland and owned and operated the restaurant for 46 years.  Linda always thought of her employees and customers as part of her...

Madison - Jeff Winer passed away November 17, 2020 at UW Hospital from cancer complications at the age of 65. Jeff was loved by many and will be missed dearly. He lived every day to its fullest and never slowed down. He was a loving husband and father and a good friend to many. Jeff married Susan over forty years ago and they had two sons, Erik and Michael. Jeff took extreme pride in his sons and his daughter-in-law Celeste and granddaughter Aria. Jeff is survived by his brothers Paul and...

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Stoughton – Emil S. Dahl, age 93, passed away on Wednesday November 18, 2020 at Marquardt Health Care in Watertown.  He was born September 25, 1927 in Cambridge, the son of the late Emil N. and Dora (Larson) Dahl.  He married Lois Morgan in Oconomowoc on April 28, 1951.  Emil served his Country in the United States Army during the Korean War.   In his younger years he raced cars.  Emil was then active for many years with the Stoughton VFW Post 328. ...

MADISON - Roland Allison “Rollie” Smith lived from May 8,1931 to November 18, 2020. He grew up in Evansville, WI the son of Harley and Hermine Smith, and was a Madison resident since 1962. He attended Lake Forest Academy and received a bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the University of Wisconsin in 1954. His four years at the University were enhanced and enriched by his affiliation with Sigma Phi Society and through his position as Editor of the 1954 Badger Yearbook,...

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SUN PRAIRIE—Alan W. Ciochon, age 53, passed away in the arms of his wife and surrounded by his daughters, on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 after a long and courageous battle with Leukemia.  He was born on September 17, 1967 in Fort Dodge, IA to Chester “Chet” and Audrey (Nerland) Ciochon.  Alan was a graduate of both Clinton High School and Beloit College.  He married the love of his life, Trisha Murray, on August 27, 2004.  Alan was CIO of the law firm...

Stoughton – James J. “Jim” Whitcomb, age 62, of Stoughton, sadly passed away on Tuesday November 17, 2020.  Jim was born in Madison on February 19, 1958 and was a graduate of LaFollette High School in 1976. He married the love of his life Doreen Cooley on August 12, 1989.  They had two wonderful children together, Marsha in 1990 and Mitchell in 1993.  Shortly after having the kids they decided to move to Stoughton where he lived until his passing. Jim had a...

Madison - Gale L. VandeBerg, age 100, a Univ. of Wis. Professor Emeritus and long-time UW administrator, died on November 16, 2020. He celebrated his 100th birthday on November 10th with family. The 4th of 5 children, he was born Nov. 10, 1920 in the farm home of his parents, Horace and Fern (Alton) VandeBerg, in the Clark County Town of York. He attended the nearby 1-room Oriole Hill School and graduated from the Neillsville High School in 1938. Gale married his high school sweetheart,...

Madison – Gordon A. Rice, age 90, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 16, 2020, at his home. On October 15, 1930, he was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of Richard L and Marian (Randall) Rice. Gordon graduated from Beloit High School in 1948. He then graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a BA in 1952 and a Doctorate of Law in 1955. Gordon was a successful real estate developer and businessman. He was also active in his community and was an original member...