All Obituaries

Madison - Lindalva Drummond Heller, age 73, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020, at Agrace Hospice Home in Fitchburg, WI.  She was born July 24, 1946, in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, in Brazil to Pedro and Gelcyra Drummond and was the youngest of 6 siblings. Lindalva obtained her Master's Degree from Universidade Federal De Minas Gerias in Linguistics and worked as a translator for Portuguese, French, and Spanish after she came to the United States in 1978. She married Edward...

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Lee Troz, son, brother, nephew, uncle, friend, artist, and musician, died unexpectedly on Sunday, February 23 in Madison, WI at the age of 24.  He was born on May 7, 1995 in Madison, WI. He lived life passionately, cared deeply about his friends and family, and he will be missed by many. Lee was a graduate from the Sun Prairie Area School District, which is where his love for art and music first began.  When it came to his artwork, Lee had a unique ability to create exceptionally...

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Barbara Pomeroy Scidmore, 91, of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away on February 22, 2020. Barbara was born to Leslie Klett Pomeroy and Fay Roberts Pomeroy, April 15, 1928 in Little Rock, Arkansas.  She graduated with Scholastic Honors from Peace College Prep School in 1946 and attended the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville. On Aug. 20, 1953, Barbara was united in marriage to Allan Scidmore, and they lived together in Madison, Wisconsin, where they raised four children. Barbara is...

Madison - Kathryn Elizabeth (Witek) Parman, beloved, mother of five and grandmother of five passed away February 22, 2020, surrounded by family.  She was born on July 11, 1931, in Muscoda, WI to Edward and Lena (Sikhart) Witek. She moved to Madison in 1940 and attended Holy Redeemer School, followed by Edgewood High School for one year on a scholarship. She graduated from Central High School in 1950.  After high school, she worked at the United States Armed Forces Institute (USAFI)...

Middleton:  Lottie Carpenter Frank passed away February 21st, 2020 at home cared for and surrounded by her family.  She was born February 12, 1948 in Cambridge, Massachusetts the daughter of Morris and Ruth (North) Carpenter.   When Lottie was young the family moved to Des Moines, Iowa.  Lottie graduated from Roosevelt High School, and then moved to Madison to attend the University of Wisconsin where she graduated with a degree in education.  She married Joel...

William Frank "Bill" Butler, age 98, of Madison, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2020. He was born to Edward Charles Butler and Elizabeth "Lydia" Butler (Doris) on January 11, 1922 in Madison, Wisconsin.  Bill grew up on the edge of Madison's historic Bush neighborhood, and graduated from Madison West High School. He managed the Clark Service Station on Regent Street and worked at the Badger Army Ammunition Plant before enlisting in the Army to fight in...

Waunakee – Kristine (Laufenberg) Hartwig, age 68, passed away on February 20, 2020 surrounded by her husband and children in the comforts of her home. Kristine (Kris) was born May 15, 1951, in Waunakee, Wis., to Mathias and Elizabeth "Betty" (Koch) Laufenberg. She is survived by her husband Kenneth (Ken); daughter Melisa (Robert) Schultz; and son Justin (Breanna) Hellenbrand. Kris was very proud of her three grandchildren. Seanna Schultz (11); and Seth (15) and Gavin (10)...

Stoughton- Sandra Kay Rinden, age 62, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at her home.  She was born in Stoughton on July 22, 1957, the daughter of Willard and Olga Rinden.  Sandra worked as a CNA for Skaalen for last 15 years.  She was wonderful at taking care of everyone and always placed others needs before herself.  Sandra was an avid Brewers and Packers fan.  She had an amazing sense of humor and beautiful smile.  Sandra’s laugh...