All Obituaries

Madison – Robert Spencer, age 93, died on Sunday, November 29, 2020, at UW Hospital. He was born on April 16, 1927, in Appleton, Wisconsin. He married Barbara Nancolas of Platteville, WI, on August 23, 1952. Robert enlisted in the US Navy on May 2, 1945, and was Honorably Dishcharged on August 17, 1946. He was assigned to the Shop Repair Unit in Subic Bay, Phillippines. He worked for the Wisconsin Department on Natural Resources for 42 years retiring in 1991. After...

WEST, Richard Carroll  Madison- Richard passed away on November 29, 2020 at the University Hospital in Madison at the age of 76.  He was the beloved husband of Perri Corrick-West of Madison, WI, the beloved son of the late Herbert and Marion (Sullivan) West of MA, and the cherished brother of Lawrence H. (Margaret) of MA, Patricia I. (Fred) Northrup of FL, Evelyn M. of FL, Matthew D. of TX, Susan L. (Joseph Milani)West-Milani  of MA, Thomas E. (Ann) of RI, Joseph A....

Rosemary Vargas, 88, passed away at Agrace Hospice Care surrounded by husband Joseph and their eight children; Paul ( spouse, Debbie), Philip (spouse, Linda), Dwight (spouse Jody), Gregory, Mel (spouse Suzanne), Jennifer (spouse Mark), Raymond (spouse Carmen), and James. She was a devoted mother and wife. Her beautiful heart and motherly wisdom brought balance to the dynamics of a large family.  She loved to create flower arrangements from her home-grown flower gardens and always...

My wonderful, loving, funny, really smart and talented husband, Dr. John Martner, passed away peacefully after a brave 6 year battle with multiple myeloma.  He was my love and best friend.  He was much loved by his family and 6 grandchildren. John was born in Oklahoma and lived in a few places before he settled in Madison, Wisconsin. Although John was a highly accomplished scientist, having a Ph.D in Chemistry and Molecular Biology, he was multifaceted.  His expertise not...

MIDDLETON, WI. - Pamela Ann Lee, age 79, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, at Attic Angel Place in Middleton, Wis. Pam was born and raised in Detroit, Mich., attending Catholic school until college (and would happily accept sympathies about this when offered). At the University of Detroit she studied education, was a member of the Delta Zeta Sorority, and also met Jim, the love of her life. After graduation, she taught elementary school for a few years, married Jim, and...

Rev. Thomas Ficken Loftus, age 87 of Madison, WI died peacefully on November 27, 2020 at Agrace Hospice in Madison, WI. Tom was born on February 16th, 1933 in Wenona, IL. He was the son of the late Dorothea J Schwab, and the grandson of the late Mrs. Anna Ficken. Tom is survived by his three brothers, Wally Schwab, Ted Schwab, & Gus Schwab, as well as four nieces, two nephews, and numerous grandnieces and one grandnephew. Tom was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter Lutheran Church in...

Madison—Robert Gerndt passed away peacefully as he lay down to rest listening to his favorite music. Bob was born July 23, 1941. He is survived by his daughters, Valerie Shea (Steve) and Kathryn Gerndt; his sons, Matthew Gerndt (Teri) and Joseph Gerndt; six grandchildren, Laura, Elle, Tyler, Evan, Aaron, and Tanner; his sister, Mary Kuenn, his brother, Jim Gerndt, and extended family.  Bob shared his love of life and God with everyone he met. He was a thankful, sincere, and...

Rick W. Steinhofer, age 68, of Madison passed away on November 25, 2020, at UW Hospital. Born May 29, 1952, to Gordon & Dorothy Steinhofer, he married Patricia M. Miller on May 10, 1980, in his birthplace here in Madison. Rick loved his family above all and enjoyed playing golf and spending time with his boys. On June 13, his greatest joy arrived – his first grandson, Mason Thomas Steinhofer. Rick is survived by his wife of 40 years, Patty; sons, Adam (Amanda) and Andrew; grandson,...

Robert Milo Beckman, age 91, passed away peacefully at UW Hospital on November 25, 2020.  Born on August 15th, 1929, on the family farm in Mazomanie, WI, he was the firstborn son of Milo and Grace (Salava) Beckman.  He lived most of his life in Madison, Wisconsin, graduating from Madison West High School in 1947 and graduating from UW Madison in 1951 with a Bachelor’s degree in Soil Sciences.  He also served as a sergeant in the Army National Guard from 1954 to...

Stoughton- Lennie L. Bronte, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Stoughton Hospital.  He was born in Stoughton on May 30, 1931, the son of Lennie and Marion Bronte.  Lennie graduated from Stoughton High School in 1949.  On May 17, 1953 he married Elsa Rein.  Lennie retired as a car salesman after 40 years at Kayser Ford.  He enjoyed watching sports, and tending to yardwork.  Lennie is survived by his wife of 67 years, Elsa; two sons, Larry and...