All Obituaries

Thomas Michael McCarthy, M.D., age 85, passed away at home surrounded by his family on July 7, 2020. He was born on September 4, 1934 in Cleveland, OH the son of Michael and Catherine (Lyons) McCarthy. Thomas married Jeri M. McCarthy (Durand) on August 8, 1959, the same year he received his medical degree from Marquette University School of Medicine. He served in the U.S. Air Force during which time he completed his residency in Internal Medicine and training in Pulmonology. He was assigned...

Kathryn E. Sturm passed away on July 7, 2020, after suffering complications from extended health issues with her family by her side. Kathryn Eleanor Griffith was born on July 11, 1930, to Welsh immigrants, Catherine (Daniel) and Owen Griffith, in Randolph, Wisconsin. Her parents were proud U.S. citizens who quickly assimilated to the American ways, only speaking Welsh when eluding their children’s ears. The middle child of three, Kathryn grew up in a large, rambling, Victorian home,...

WAUNAKEE—Donna M. (Thibodeau) Baldwin, age 91, whose parts finally wore out, died peacefully at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg. Donna was born on January 14, 1929 in Iron Mountain, Michigan. Upon graduation from high school, Donna married Richard Baldwin on June 22, 1946.  As Richard was in the USAF for 24 years, Donna lived in many places along with their five children. She made friends everywhere they were stationed and enjoyed their travels throughout the States and...

James P. Rasmussen was born March 1, 1939 to the late Harold and Ruth Rasmussen and died July 6, 2020 in Madison, Wisconsin.  In Madison, he attended Nakoma Grade School and West High School, where he was an outstanding basketball player and golfer.  James attended and graduated from Lawrence University and excelled in basketball with some of his records still standing to this day.   While at Lawrence, he also was a member of the golf team.   Upon graduation, he...

Stoughton- Lois A. Williams, age 88, passed away on July 6, 2020.  She was born August 14, 1931 to Mazomanie natives George and Lucille (Schlough) Fangmeier.  She married Earl J. Williams who preceded her in death on Sept. 27, 2003.  Lois is survived by six children, Mary (Chris) Rapp, Patti (Eddie) LaForrest, Jim, Denny, Ron, and Tim Williams; 12 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; sister, Mary (Phil) Endres; brother, Fritz (Carolyn) Fangmeier; brother-in-law, Fred...

William H. Sandholm III [49] of Madison, Wisconsin, made the choice to end his life on Monday, July 6, 2020 after a long battle with depression. Bill was born in Brooklyn, New York and attended Manhasset High School where he met his future wife Leah.  Bill and Leah married on June 12, 1999. In 1992, Bill graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a degree in Economics from Dartmouth University.  He went on to study at the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University and...

Margaret (Marge) Julia Rosenthal, age 90, died on July 5, 2020. Marge was a compassionate, generous women and a life-long educator who worked tirelessly as an advocate for social justice and educational equity. Marge fought to make this world a better place politically, socially, and by the way she lived her life. Marge believed in the power of public education and served as a teacher for over four decades. Marge was selfless, always thinking about others before herself. She had a great love...

Joyce Jeardeau fought a short but courageous battle with cancer and passed quietly surrounded by those she loved on July 4th.  She was born on January 28th, 1961 in Tampa, Florida.  Joyce was joined in marriage to David Jeardeau on May 26, 1979.  Joyce cherished spending time with her husband and daughters and also her 2 son-in-laws and 7 grandchildren. Joyce spent the bulk of her career working for the UW Hospital and Clinics and the UW School of Medicine.  Most...

Rodenschmit Jr., Phillip Todd Middleton / Madison:  Phillip was born May 15, 1964 and was called home to his Heavenly Father on Saturday, July 4, 2020.  Phillip had a BIG personality. As a kid he was always a daredevil.  If he wasn’t going 100 mph on his dirt bike, he was doing gainers off the Sauk City bridge with his brother Eric and their friends.  Phil enjoyed shooting a good game of pool, bowling  and watching the Green Bay Packers.  Of course it...

Brian E. Lind, age 53, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2020, as a result of a car accident. Brian was born in Rockford, IL on July 23, 1966, the son of Michael and Helen (Wiegel) Lind. He was united in marriage to Diana Sue Davis on November 7, 1992 in Stoughton, WI. They were together 27 years and raised a son, Eric. A creative soul, Brian was always found with a notepad close at hand, ready to sketch up his next project. He was an avid hunter enjoying his time with his close friends...