Mar 24, 2022

Arnie died peacefully on March 24. He would have been 84 on April 12. He was married for 58 years to the most wonderful woman to walk this planet, Judy (née Williams). When she died last March, he somehow found the incredible strength to go on without her. A heroic year without his Judy was enough.

Arnie...

Mar 23, 2022

Madison

Shirley Ann Wallace, age 93, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. She was born on January 9, 1929, in Madison, daughter to Knute and Martha (Burgunder) Knutson. She was united in marriage to Walton Wallace on August 23, 1947. Together they were married 54 years and raised three children.

Shirley was a loving...

Mar 22, 2022

Warren “Stoney” Birkrem died peacefully at home with his family by his side March 22, 2022.  He was the oldest son and second of ten children born in Stoughton, WI, February 25, 1948, to Wilma & Robert Birkrem. He grew up on the family farm in Deerfield, WI. Warren attended the one room schoolhouse, Prairie Queen School, through 8th...

Mar 21, 2022

Susana Inja Kang passed away peacefully on March 21st, 2022 in Madison, Wisconsin.

Susana was born on March 13th, 1957 in Gunsan, South Korea.  Growing up with 3 brothers and 2 sisters under caring and spiritual parents, there was much laughter and love.  Ever since she was young, Susana was creative and often lead brothers and sisters...

Mar 21, 2022

Stoughton - Jimmy (Jim) T. Shumate, aged 69, of Stoughton, died on March 21, 2022, at UW Hospital, Madison.  He was born March 31, 1952 in Morganfield, Kentucky, son of Dallas and Joan Shumate.  He enlisted in the United States Army at age 17, leading to a distinguished military career that included earning a Bronze Star Medal 2nd OLC...

Mar 21, 2022

Madison - Frederick Douglas Kelly, Jr., born in El Monte, CA., on July 17, 1934, to parents Frederick D. Kelly and Faye Cochran Kelly, died on Monday, March 21, 2022, at Agrace Hospice Care in Madison, Wisconsin, with family by his side.

Douglas attended primary and secondary school in Santa Ana and graduated Phi Beta Kappa from...

Mar 21, 2022

Edgerton- Amy Jo Johnson Gilbertson, age 45, passed on, due to an automobile accident, in the early morning hours of Monday, March 21, 2022.  She was born in Madison on March 15, 1977, the daughter of Clarence “Gomer” and Joyce Johnson.

Amy Jo knew how to light up a room and her laughter was infectious.  She managed every...

Mar 20, 2022

Kristi Jo Moerke, aged 67, beloved wife of Steven, passed away at her home in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin on Sunday, March 20, 2022, with her husband, daughters, and daughter-in-law at her side.

Kristi came into the world on February 16, 1955, in Wausau, Wisconsin, the second of three daughters of Olaf and Arlette (Lunde) Vale. Shortly after...

Mar 20, 2022

Annette (Netter) Stratton

Beloved mother, Annette Louise Stratton, passed away peacefully on March 20th (the first day of spring) at Attic Angel Place in Madison, WI. She was 84 years old. Mom was born in Wisconsin Rapids, WI but spent most of her life in Waupaca, WI, a city near and dear to her heart. She worked...

Mar 20, 2022

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Harold LeRoy Cushman, age 86, of Madison passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2022.   He was born on April 13, 1935, to Vurl and Ruth Cushman in Dodgeville, WI.   Harold served our...

Mar 20, 2022

Cambridge/Deerfield- Edna M. Jacobson, age 92, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 20, 2022.  She was born at home in Whitman County, Washington on July 23, 1929 the daughter of Carl and Leah Johnson.

On January 3, 1950 Edna married Donald Jacobson.  Together they enjoyed playing cards, attending sporting events, and being with family and friends.  Late...

Mar 19, 2022

Stoughton- Beverly J. Benschop, age 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 19, 2022.  She was born in Edgerton on June 4, 1933, the daughter of Omar and Eleanor Rynning.

Bev graduated from Stoughton High School in 1951.  She was confirmed at Cooksville Lutheran Church.  After high school Bev graduated from Madison General Nursing School.  On May...

Mar 19, 2022

Madison - John R “Jack” Browning, after a very full life and with family by his side, Jack left this world peacefully on March 19, 2022. He was born in Orchard, NE, on February 13, 1928, to his parents Archibald and Lois (Clifton) Browning. As a child, he moved with his family to Omaha, where he attended Central High...

Mar 18, 2022

MADISON – A beloved mother, sister, aunt, and friend to many, Susanne Eva Boucher, 72, of Leominster, MA, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 18, 2022, with her two loving children by her side. She died of complications from acute myeloid leukemia at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, WI. Susanne was predeceased by her parents, Eva and Henry...

Mar 18, 2022

Carolyn Marie Ferriano is at peace, after a years-long battle with debilitating health issues. Carolyn spent her last 8.5 months receiving wonderful care at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg.  She never lost her incredible will to live or her sense of humor.

Carolyn is survived by her loving family: husband Frank, daughter Sharon, son-in-law Greg and grandchildren, Samuel...

Mar 18, 2022

Neal Norbert Hellenbrand, 62, passed away on March 18, 2022. He was born in Madison, WI on April 18, 1959, to Victor and Ethel (Gugel) Hellenbrand and grew up in Cross Plains.

On May 26, 1984, he married Debra (“Debby”) Laufenberg and together they raised their two daughters, Ashley and Caitlin, in the home they built together...

Mar 17, 2022

Glenn Dean McNaughton, 78, of Stoughton, beloved husband, father, friend, teacher, and coach, crossed the finish line after an impressive time, on Thursday March 17, 2022.  He was at home and surrounded by his family.

Glenn spent 35 years as a math teacher at Monona Grove and Stoughton High Schools, after short stints in Sturgeon Bay and...

Mar 17, 2022

Sun Prairie, Wisconsin

Lynn Marie Yngsdahl, age 58, passed away peacefully at UW Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin surrounded by her family on Thursday, March 17, 2022. Lynn passed from Parkinson’s Disease which she suffered with since the age of thirty-nine. Lynn was born on March 6, 1964, in Madison, the beautiful daughter of Bud and Donna (Reichenbach)...

Mar 16, 2022

Michael J. Simkins passed away on March 16, 2022, at this home. He was born on May 19, 1950, in Kansas, son of Billy Eugene and Mary Anne (Drake) Simkins.

Mike was dedicated to his career as a quality manager, but he especially enjoyed relaxing, feeding the birds and growing flowers at his summer campsite in Montello. It...

Mar 16, 2022

Richard (Rich) Lowisz, 54, of Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, passed away on March 16th in the middle of the night. He was in hospice care with loved ones present in the room.

Rich graduated from the University of Michigan-Dearborn with a bachelor’s of science in electrical and computer engineering and a minor in mathematics, and went on to...