All Obituaries

Eldon H. Newcomb died peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison on April 26, 2022.  He was born on January 19, 1919 in Columbia, Missouri.  He developed an appreciation for the beauty of nature at an early age.  His family moved to Kansas City, and there he became active in the Boy Scouts, earning the rank of Eagle Scout.  He loved to spend summers at Camp Osceola, Missouri (now the H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation), where he was Nature Lore Director for many...

Cress Funeral Home is assisting the family. A full obituary will appear here soon.   Cress Funeral & Cremation Service 3325 E. Washington Ave. Madison (608) 249-6666

Oregon- Norman Gene Warmath, age 79, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at home surrounded by his family.  He was born in Kentucky on November 24, 1942, the son of Norman and Nealie Mai Warmath.  Norm was drafted into the US Navy in July of 1961 and served his country as a minesweeper, present during the Cuban Missile Crisis.  On December 28, 1971 he married Ellen Loehr.  Together they enjoyed spending time with family and friends.  Early in his career Norm was a...

McFarland- Wendy Marie Phillips, age 67, passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, May 13, 2022 at Meriter Hospital. She was born in Fort Atkinson on January 10, 1955, the daughter of Berton and June Ramberg.  Wendy grew up and graduated high school in Cambridge.  She worked for Dane County Social Services where she met the love of her life, Terry.  On May 28, 1983 Wendy was united in marriage to Terry Phillips.  Together they enjoyed day trips exploring new...

Gilbert Simons - known by his religious and chosen name Gaddi Ben Dan Gaddi Ben Dan passed away at home on May 11, 2022 and was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 2, 1946. Gaddi was an innovator and a social justice activist that included marching with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr in the 60’s. This activism also included being a staff member of Chicago’s Westside Organization widely known for their spirited demonstrations and community organizing.  His first newspaper,...

David R. Schink, age 90, of Middleton Wisconsin, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 11, 2022, dying of old age. He was born August 3, 1931, in Long Beach, California, the son of Clifford E Schink and Esther A Schink.  He married Lee Burnette Schink on September 14, 1952, in Los Altos, California.  He spent his formative years in Palo Alto, California as a die-hard Stanford (Indian) Cardinal fan, a burden he carried throughout his life.  He took great pride in being the...

Darlene J. Cone, age 83, went home to God on May 10, 2022. She was born on March 23, 1939, in Milwaukee, WI, daughter to William and Dorothy (Hebert) Inman. Darlene graduated from Leuzinger High School in California and later obtained her associates degree in business arts. Darlene was a strong and independent lady who gave all her love to her children. She worked at Treasure Island Casino. She enjoyed learning about Native American cultures, playing games and piano. She will be remembered...

A graveside service with inurnment for Martha and Howard will begin at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Luther Valley Cemetery, 7107 S. Luther Valley Rd., Beloit, WI, with Pastor Martha Nack presiding. A celebration gathering will follow, 12:00-3:00 PM, at the Nelson Family Century Farm of Peggy & Roger Nelson, 8842 W. Plymouth Church Rd., Orfordville, WI. We welcome you to join us.           Martha Louise "Marti" Bjorklund, age 91,...

A graveside service with inurnment for Martha and Howard will begin at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Luther Valley Cemetery, 7107 S. Luther Valley Rd., Beloit, WI, with Pastor Martha Nack presiding. A celebration gathering will follow, 12:00-3:00 PM, at the Nelson Family Century Farm of Peggy & Roger Nelson, 8842 W. Plymouth Church Rd., Orfordville, WI. We welcome you to join us.     Howard Gene "Howie" Bjorklund, age 94, passed away October 22, 2021. He...

Please check back for a full obituary.  Per her wishes, no services will be held for Helen.  Cress Sun Prairie 1310 Emerald Terrace Sun Prairie, WI 53590 608-837-9054