All Obituaries

Nan Marie Gardner, born May 8, 1952 in Meridian Mississippi to William “Bud” Gardner and Bobbie (McLaurin) Gardner, passed into the fullness of Holy embrace on March 14th, 2023.  Nan began her journey with a doting extended family in Mississippi where she formed cherished childhood memories. She moved with her immediate family to Madison during her early teen years and graduated from James Madison Memorial High School. Nan’s life was centered amongst circles of many...

John C. Hill, age 65 of Waunakee, passed away surrounded by his loving family at the UW Hospital in Madison on Sunday, March 19, 2023. John was born on December 10, 1957 to Ray and Doris (Spink) Hill.  John married Dorothy Weiss on May 12, 1990.  John was so very proud of his twin sons Michael (deceased) and Joseph, his daughter Elizabeth, as well as his daughter-in-law Allie and grandchildren Madilynn and Charlie. When someone asked John about his career, he would proudly say...

Stoughton - Marno Jean Stellmacher, age 81, of Stoughton, passed away on Wednesday March 22, 2023, at Skaalen Home in Stoughton.  She was born April 13, 1941, in Fond du Lac to the late Bernard and Ruth (Teschke) Leu.  She married DuWayne Stellmacher on May 21, 1960, in Waupun, Wisconsin. Marno attended cosmotolgy school in Madison, and later was employed by Skaalen Home for over 20 years as a CNA and Activity Aide.  She was active at First Lutheran Church and Partners of...

James Lyle Schaff, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.  Jim was born on July 9, 1942, in Medford, WI to Aloysius and Evelyn Schaff.    He was a highly intelligent young man, graduating from high school at the age of 16.  While he was in school, he met a beautiful girl named Patricia Retterath.   They began dating and on July 21 ,1962, Jim and Pat got married.  Pat was attending nursing school at the time, but they decided that she would...

Deerfield - Evelyn Yvonne Mehltretter passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at home. Evelyn was born September 22, 1927, to Clarence and Hazel (Dewey) Hollenbeck in Morris, Illinois. She was united in marriage to Maurice M. Mehltretter in Fontana, Wisconsin June 24, 1950. She attended schools in Illinois and graduated from high school in Walworth, Wisconsin. Evelyn also attended the La Crosse Vocational School. She was employed by telephone companies and the U.S. Post Office before her son...

Ace Herschleb ended his courageous battle with cancer on March 20, 2023 and was welcomed joyously into Heaven. The warrior became an angel. He was born on January 21, 1974 in Portage, Wisconsin to Perry (Eulberg) and Dennis Herschleb.  Ace graduated from Marshall High School in 1992. He worked in the construction and maintenance field throughout his life. Ace was known for his love of bucket hats, hooded sweatshirts, and an endless collection of shoes. He lived large and passionately,...

Gary Stanley Olson, of Madison, passed away in the warm embrace of his wife and daughters on Saturday, 03/18/2023. His 73 years of life were filled with love, laughter, and an extraordinary commitment to his wife, Maryanne, of over four decades. Gary’s memory lives on in the talents and achievements of his years, which span far beyond this tribute. Gary spent his life on the waters of Lake Mendota. Racing sailboats in the summers of his youth with his brothers and friends grew into...

Phyllis Lenore Meier went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 18, 2023. She died peacefully in her sleep at Milestone Assisted Living in Cross Plains WI.  She was born July 29, 1927, the oldest daughter of Arthur and Nora Schreurs of Sheboygan WI. She graduated from Sheboygan High School and attended Lakeland College where she met her future husband, Richard Meier of Madison WI. They lived in Madison and raised five children. She loved being in the outdoors playing golf and...

McFarland- The most beautiful love story, heaven gained two angels. Richard “Peanuts” Eith, age 87, passed away from heart failure at his home on Saturday, March 11, 2023. The next day, his beloved wife Elizabeth “Lizz” suffered a massive stroke. On Thursday March 16, 2023 she passed away at St. Mary’s Hospital. Lizz was 84. They met in high school and were married for 66 years. Dick enjoyed yard work, waxing his collector cars, Mecum and Barrett-Jackson car...

Madison – Lorry Plass, age 97, died at St. Mary’s Care Center on March 18, 2023.  She was born on August 11, 1925 in Coopers Town, North Dakota, daughter of Thorval Peter Overby and Mabel Ann Hogen.  She suffered for many years from acute diabetes. She married Paul Plass and is survived by him and one son, Mark in Florida. After a brief residence in Appleton, Wisc and Columbia, Missouri and some military service, the family settled permanently in Madison in 1964. For...