All Obituaries

TOWN OF HAMPDEN-Douglas “Doug” C. Seib, 68, was called to his eternal home surrounded by his family on December 6, 2021.  Doug was born March 20, 1953 in Columbus WI, to Richard and Barbara Ann “Polly” (Weisman) Seib.  He graduated from Sun Prairie High School in 1972,  and married his high school sweetheart Celia Mae Reindl on May 3, 1975. He graduated from Moraine Park Technical Institute in 1974 with a degree in Agricultural Mechanics.  Doug...

Madison - Rose Mary (Olbert) Wise, age 94, died December 2, 2021, after a short illness. Rose Mary was born April 24, 1927, to loving parents Rose and Tony Olbert. Rose Mary and her younger sister, Etta grew up in Eau Claire, Wisconsin where they were raised to value family, faith and education. Their father believed that his daughters should go to college, a rarity at the time, so after graduating from Eau Claire High School, Rose Mary went on to earn a B.S. in Home Economics from UW Stout....

Danny was born during a snowstorm on Jan. 17th, 1982. Our mother, always the warrior, had to walk to the hospital while in labor. From the moment Danny took his first breath, mom fought for him and wanted for him to survive, to thrive and to make it in this world. As the middle child in a family of 5, he was the one that all of us could connect with. As a child, Danny always tried to make us feel better when we were sad or worried, he had a natural gift for making people smile and was...

Stoughton- Harlan K. Elvekrog, age 80, passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2021 surrounded by his family.  He was born on January 30, 1941 in Stoughton, the son of Oscar and Pearl (Nelson) Elvekrog.  Harlan graduated from Stoughton High School with the class of 1959.  He married Suzanne Kittelson in 1961.  Together they shared many happy memories, their love for each other was enduring.  Harlan had a gift for creating comfort and beauty in people’s...

McFarland-Christopher Glen Ecker, age 47, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, December 4, 2021. He was born on March 15, 1974 in Madison, Wisconsin, the son of William and Rosemary Ecker. Chris was a graduate of UW-Milwaukee. He was a kind soul with a big heart, and was perfectly suited for his career as an Audiologist. The compassion Chris had for his patients was demonstrated daily while working at Costco. His passions included all form of sports, especially UW athletics, and...

Sam Anthony Daleo (born Salvatore), age 95 of Waunakee, Wisconsin, passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021.  He was born in Madison, Wisconsin, son of Giovanni and Maria (Tusa) Daleo on March 29, 1926. As the son of Italian immigrants, Sam grew up in a ten-block area in Madison known as the Italian Greenbush.  He attended St. Joseph’s Catholic school through the eighth grade and continued his education at Madison Central High School through the eleventh grade.  During...

Celebration of Life Update: A Celebration of Austin's Life will be held at The Wisconsin Historical Society, 816 State Street, Madison, on December 16, 2021 from 4 - 7 p.m. A time of tribute will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Attendees will be welcome to share memories.  Daniel Austin Johnson, 61, of Madison, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at his home in Madison. He was born on August 25, 1960, in Madison, the son of David N. and Patricia A. (Whalen) Johnson,...

Susan K. Wilke, age 77, passed away on December 2, 2021, at University Hospital. Sue was born in Chicago in 1944, the daughter of Louis and Jeanette Deters. She attended Mother McAuley High School and graduated from Edgewood College with a degree in Mathematics. After arriving in Madison to go to college, she met Tom Wilke, and they married in 1966. They were married for 47 years before Tom's death in 2014. They were not only partners in marriage, but partners in business as well. Sue...

OAKFIELD/SUN PRAIRIE—Christine M. Laich (Durrell) passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2021. She was born on August 17, 1942 Biddeford, Maine to Charles and Ruth (Stoddard) Durrell.  Chris graduated from Portland Maine Medical Center in 1963, and she went on to have a successful career as a nurse. Chris married Thomas W. Laich on May 1, 1964 in Brunswick, Maine. Chris is survived by her husband Tom; children Joy (Paul) Strutz, Marie Laich, and Carolanne (James) Bilitz;...

Stoughton - Orlin Dale Groven, age 92, died December 2, 2021, at Stoughton Meadows Assisted Living, Stoughton, Wisconsin. He was born September 9, 1929, in Stoughton, Wisconsin, the son of Oscar Groven and Ida Dalsoren Groven.  He married Arlene Ames in January 1953 at Wild Rose, Wisconsin. Orlin grew up on the family farm near Lake Kegonsa.  He graduated from Stoughton High School and went on to the University of Wisconsin at Madison to study agriculture.  In October...