All Obituaries

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...

Oregon- Rosemary C. Himmelsbach passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2020.  Born the daughter of James R. and Rose Cuff on June 5, 1925.  A native of Washington, D. C., she was educated at private area Catholic schools, namely St. Gabriel’s Grade School, Academy of the Holy Cross and Trinity College.  She married Dr. William A. Himmelsbach on June 19, 1945.   She is survived by their five children, William A., Jr (Gail), James R., Bernard F. (Julane), A. J....

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McFarland:  Marion L. (Brandt Brown) Trachte passed away peacefully on February 18, 2020.  She was born to Otto and Louise (Niemann) Brandt on December 26, 1918, the youngest of six children.   Marion was married to Ralph Brown in December of 1939.  They were devoted Wisconsin Badger football fans, having held season tickets since the late 30’s.  They attended all home games and many out of state games.  Marion was employed by the State of Wisconsin...

Joseph (Bud) Cromer, 92, of Sun Prairie WI, formerly of Park Ridge Il, passed away on Tues, Feb 18,2020 at U W University Hospital in Madison WI surrounded by his loving, heartbroken family. Joe was born Aug 11, 1927 in Oak Park, IL, to Joseph Cromer and Leona (Gerard). On June 10, 1949 he married Shirley Krueger in Oak Park, IL. After receiving an Associate's degree at the University of Illinois, he joined the army for 2 years and was stationed in El Paso, TX. After a career that...

HuiXu Zhou, age 84, of Middleton passed away on Monday, February 17th, 2020 at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on October 12, 1936 in KaiPing, GuangDong, China, the son of XianCai Zhou and AiFeng Wu. In June, 1966 he married HuiNa Zhen in NanFeng, GuangDong, China. HuiXu was a beloved teacher and principal for over 40 years. HuiXu is survived by his wife; HuiNa, daughter; Haiyan (Yoek Kin Yan) Zhou, son; JinSong (BiHua Xu) Zhou, grandchildren; Allie Yan, Alton Yan, and Jason Zhou, and...

DANE-Betty Jane (Bollig) Pomeranke, 78, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020 at St. Mary’s hospital after a long struggle with health issues. Betty was born January 4, 1942 to John and Johanna (Zeier) Bollig. She grew up on the family farm in DeForest where she learned a strong work ethic. In 1959, she married Donald Pomeranke and began her career as a wife and mother on their farm near Dane. They were married 53 years, until Donald’s passing in 2013. In addition to her...

Donna Mae Fitzpatrick passed away on February 14, 2020, after a short but intense battle with pancreatic cancer.  She was born October 3rd, 1956 to Marvin and Hazel Vosters in Little Chute, WI. Donna Mae loved her family fiercely.  She had many nicknames throughout her life, but her favorites by far were Mom, Grandma and Mimi.  Some of her favorite times were spent at the cottage, crafting at girls' weekends, laughing at wine-club gatherings, and tending to her...

MADISON- Craig Wenger, age 68, of Madison passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, February 14, 2020. He was born on October 21, 1951 to Rudy and Florence (Leffler) in Madison. Craig married the love of his life, Janet Cochems on June 25th, 1983. The couple spent 46 happy years together. Craig is survived by his wife, Janet; brother, Bruce; sister-in-law, Karen; close friends, Mark (Sandy) Olafsson, Linda Thompson, and Eric Finner; and many other beloved friends and relatives. He was...

DEFOREST/RANDOLPH-Margie M. Beck, age 98 , passed away on the 14th of February 2020. She was born on June 25, 1921 in Ashland, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of James and Edith Shepherd. She married Joseph Beck on November 2, 1946 in Benton, Wisconsin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph; sons, Dennis, Glenn and Steven; and daughter-in-law, Pamela. She is survived by her son, James.  She worked for the Norfolk Army Base during WWII and then for the Social Security...