All Obituaries

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Kenneth Helfrecht was born on February 19 1925 in Madison WI, and died on April 4, 2020 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison.  After Ken graduated from Madison West High School, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps, defending our country during WWII.  He was assigned to the 4th Fighter Group, flying 58 missions in his P51-D Mustang, and became an Ace fighter pilot.  When WWII ended, he retired from the Air Corps as a First Lieutenant. He then attended UW Madison, and graduated...

Julie passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 27, 2020 her loving heart sadly gave out. Julie was a graduate of Waunakee High School, completed her Bachelor of Education at UW Eau Claire and completed her Master of Education in Professional Development through UW Whitewater. From the time she was a young girl, Julie wanted to be a teacher.  Julie’s passion was teaching young minds and worked proudly for the Hartland School District for 34 years.  She taught Seventh...

Monona- Bernard “Barney” Lohan, 78, passed away in peace on Friday, April 3, 2020 at home surrounded by his family.  Barney delighted in the fact that he was born in a yellow cab on the south side of Chicago and shared a birthday with John Wayne.  He attended St. Priscilla grammar school and Steinmetz High School where he would meet the love of his life Jeannette.  He joined the Chicago Police Department in 1967 and worked undercover as a young cadet during the...

Stoughton- Sandra “Sandy” Miller, age 78, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 3, 2020, Jesus took Sandra in His arms to her heavenly home.  She was born in Beloit on January 23, 1942, the daughter of Howard Moffitt and Esther Bennett.  Sandy graduated from Stoughton High School in 1960.  On September 24, 1959 she married Stanley Miller.  Together they enjoyed spending time with family and friends.  Sandy spent her life raising children and caring for...

Stoughton- Phillip D. “Hawk” Hawkinson, age 81, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2020 at Skaalen after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s.  He was born in Stoughton on February 25, 1939, the son of Lyman and Christine (Moen) Hawkinson, the youngest of their 10 children.  Hawk graduated from Stoughton High School in 1957, where he played football, basketball, and was a proud Norwegian Dancer.  He served in the Air Guard.  Hawk worked many jobs including...

McFarland- Mitchell “Mitch” Lee Howard, 69, forever passed beyond the pain of this world and into his Father’s hands on April 2, 2020. Beloved husband and father, he will be dearly missed, though never forgotten. Born in Hustisford, WI, in 1950 to Robert and Helen, Mitch grew up in Waupun, WI. He married his soulmate, JoAnn in 1972 and they welcomed their children in 1980 and 1981.  Mitch worked 23 years for the State of Wisconsin at the G.E.F. 1 building. He was a...

Mathilda Agnes Ripp, 103, died at the Waunakee Manor on Wednesday, March 18, 2020.  God answered her prayers as she went to Him peacefully in her sleep.  Mathilda was born on December 3, 1916, to William and Catherine (Faust) Dahmen on the family farm in Cross Plains, WI  She attended St. Francis Xavier School in Cross Plains where she proudly recalled being able to skip 3rd grade and graduated from 8th grade.  Mathilda was united in marriage to Albert Ripp on October 12,...

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Laura M. Maly of Waunakee/Westport, age 61, passed away on Wed., April 1, 2020 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg after a very strong battle with cancer. She was born in Madison on June 12, 1958 to Richard and Mary Ann (Wipperfurth) Ripp.  She married Michael Maly on May 2nd, 1981 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Waunakee. Mike and Laurie had  a very loving marriage of 39 years.  Laurie received her bachelor’s degree from UW Whitewater and worked as a closing...