Nov 27, 2021

Devin Rohe was an intelligent, kind, and caring person who tried to help others (in his own way).  He was incredibly active and energetic as a child, and amazingly physically fit, strong, and fast as a youth.  He excelled in track and field, football, wrestling, and weight training.  Devin graduated from Waunakee High School in 2014.  He was creative,...

Nov 25, 2021

James Milton Jennings, age 75, passed away on November 25, 2021 at Sienna Meadows Memory Care Facility in DeForest, WI. He was born on March 31, 1946 in Grand Rapids, MI, the son of Robert and Beatrice (Waterson) Jennings. In 1980, he married the love of his life, Valerie (Bergman) Jennings in Middleton, WI. They enjoyed 32 years together,...

Nov 25, 2021

Hamilton, Gayl M.

Middleton:  Gayl M. Hamilton, age 51, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021 at home surrounded by family.  She was born December 28, 1969 in Florida.  She graduated from the University of Buffalo, then went on to the University of Alabama Birmingham Medical School to earn her MD. She worked as a physician in...

Nov 24, 2021

Geralyn “Geri” Kathleen (Kuehn) Murphy, 67, of Madison/Waunakee, died suddenly at University Hospital in Madison on November 24, 2021, with her husband at her side. She was born on July 26, 1954, in Madison, Wisconsin, the daughter of Bernard “Ben” and Catherine “Kay” (Wagner) Kuehn. She married Bradley J. Murphy in 1977.

Geri grew up in Waunakee,...

Nov 24, 2021

Betty Ruth Shovers passed away peacefully on November 24, 2021.  She was 98.   Betty was an incredibly sweet, caring, nurturing soul who had a smile that would light up a room.  She radiated a warmth for others and loved her family fiercely.  Whenever someone asked her how she was doing, she would invariably answer “wonnnddderfulll ‘, a famous catch...

Nov 24, 2021

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Marit Ravnan Peters, age 64, passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at Agrace HospiceCare, after 9 years with Parkinson’s Disease.  She was born on April 8, 1957, in Madison,to Jorun and Marcus Ravnan.  From 1959 to 1967 they lived in Black Earth, WI.  Returning to Madison, where Marcus worked as a Cardiovascular Perfusionist...

Nov 23, 2021

Waunakee: Ralph E. Gumpf, Jr. died peacefully at home on November 23, 2021 after a long illness.  Ralph was born in Washington DC on March 22, 1933 to Ralph E. and Beata M. Gumpf (Reinhardt).  Ralph grew up in Billings, MT where he met his wife Dian.  Dian and Ralph married on August 4, 1956, and moved to Madison,...

Nov 23, 2021

Robert Wheeler Davenport, 99, of Madison, passed away on November 23, 2021. A very kind and generous person, he loved dancing, eating ice cream, golfing, collecting cars, and was committed to personal growth and watching the weather. He was raised in Hasbrouck Heights, N.J. by his parents William and Pearl Davenport.

Bob attended Stevens Institute of Technology...

Nov 23, 2021

Barbara Ann Heath “Barbie doll”, age 80, of Madison passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at Meriter Hospital. She was born on April 2, 1941, in Madison, Wisconsin, the daughter of Margaret (Spader) and Raymond Heath.

Barbara enjoyed needlepoint, old movies, listening to country music, and collecting dolls.

She is survived by her sister,...

Nov 22, 2021

Madison

Charlotte Helen Braund, age 91, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on November 22, 2021. She was born July 25, 1930, in Hillsboro, WI, the daughter to Henry and Ella (Erickson) Rowley. Charlotte was united in marriage to Andrew Braund on November 27, 1948.Together they were married 72 years and raised 3 sons....

Nov 22, 2021

Marion K. Ballweg, age 98, of Waunakee, died on Monday, November 22, 2021, after a life well-lived. She was born in Middleton on August 17, 1923, to Joseph and Margaret (Laufenberg) Ziegler. Marion married Edward P. Ballweg on September 27, 1945. Ed and Marion were lifelong farmers until their retirement, at which time they moved to town. Mom was...

Nov 21, 2021

MADISON – Joann “Joey” (Jenkins) Malcolm, age 92, passed away on November 21, 2021 in Madison, Wisconsin where she had lived for 60 years. Joann was born to Pete and Caroline Jenkins of Peoria, Illinois on September 27, 1929. She graduated from Peoria Central High School and then continued her studies at the University of New Mexico where she...

Nov 21, 2021

Marline Whitson, age 80, the beloved daughter of Marvin and Arlene Doubleday, passed away on November 21, 2021. She was born in 1941 and was a lifelong resident of Madison. Marline received her Master’s degree in social work from the University of Wisconsin and dedicated her life to her career for the state of Wisconsin helping others. She will...

Nov 21, 2021

Helaine was born in Madison, Wisconsin, the only child of Amandas and Mrs. Greta Muehlmeier. She grew up in Middleton, Wisconsin, attended Middleton Graded School and graduated from Wisconsin High School in Madison. During Helaine’s childhood, her rare and incredible musical gifts became apparent to the delight and amazement of many. While her primary focus and love was for...

Nov 20, 2021

Judine M. Wood, age 82, of Dane, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully, with her rosary in hand, on Nov. 20, 2021. She was born on Nov. 25, 1938, to John and Margaret (Karls) Statz and spent most of her life in Dane, WI. While she had many administrative jobs over the years, including working for the Democratic Party of Wisconsin,...

Nov 19, 2021

Rev. Dr. James A. Pingel of Sun Prairie, WI, retired pastor of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Sun Prairie, joined the church triumphant, Friday, November 19, 2021.  He was born in Shawano, WI, on Reformation Day, October 31, 1939, to Clarence and Hildegarde Pingel.  He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Alva Lea, four children, James II (Michelle),...

Nov 19, 2021

Walter Burkholder, age 96, of Fitchburg, died on 19 November 2021.  He was born on 14 June 1925 in Platteville Wisconsin, the son of Gus and Agnes Burkholder.  After graduating from high school, he entered the U.S. Army and served in Europe during WWII with the 94 th Infantry Division, attaining the rank of Sergeant.  He was awarded the...

Nov 19, 2021

Madison – Elizabeth A. “Betty” Stern, age 93, loving mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on November 19, 2021. On Sept. 10, 1928, she was born in Reading, Pennsylvania, the daughter of John and Mary (Troop) Hofmann. Betty was married to Robert K. Stern on September 8, 1951, in Reading, PA.

She graduated from Chestnut Hill College,...

Nov 18, 2021

Vera R. Hanson, age 101, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2021, surrounded by her loving family, following a brief illness.  Vera was born in Mauston, WI on April 29, 1920 to William and Gertie (Hoile) Rose.  She met Jerome (Bud) Hanson at a Big Band dance in 1935 and they were married January 21, 1937.  She and Bud...

Nov 18, 2021

Eugene Stanley “Gene” Summ, age 84, departed this earth to his heavenly Father on Thursday, November 18, 2021.

Gene was planning on writing his own obituary, but time ran out.  As his wife of 62 years, I will attempt this monumental task.  He was larger than our words can say.  Gene was born on June 13, 1937...