Gary Broge

Nov 15, 2021

Gary Robert Broge, known to all his friends and family as Cork, passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones on November 15 after a courageous battle with cancer. Cork was born in 1939 in Monroe, WI, one of ten siblings.  After high school he joined the Air Force, serving at bases in the US and Canada from 1957-1962.  Upon his...

Roger Mason

Nov 14, 2021

We are sad to announce that Roger Byrn Mason, age 79, passed peacefully on Sunday, November 14, 2021, in Madison, Wisconsin, surrounded by those he loved and those who loved him.

Born April 16, 1942, in Madison, Roger was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather, son, son-in-law, uncle, and friend – he will be greatly...

James Kohl

Nov 14, 2021

James S. Kohl, age 91, entered into heaven on Sunday November 14, 2021 at SSM St. Mary’s Care Center after a brave four year journey with dementia. Jim was born in Madison on December 6, 1929 and was the son of Jennes and Anastacia (Cassidy) Kohl.

Jim was a 1948 graduate of Madison East High School where...

Dorothy Becraft

Nov 14, 2021

Becraft, Dorothy Wilhelmine (nee Huebner)

Sun Prairie, WI – Dorothy Wilhelmine Becraft (nee Huebner) died at Belmont Nursing & Rehab Center, Madison, WI at the age of 101 years, 4 months and 2 days, joined her Lord and Savior on November 14, 2021. John 14:2 “In my father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so,...

Avery Mistlebauer

Nov 14, 2021

Madison – Avery Bevry Mistlebauer, 87, passed away on November 14th, 2021. She graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School in 1952 and Columbia School of Nursing in 1955. She worked in Rhode Island, Michigan, California, and Wisconsin. In Wisconsin, she worked at WPS in medical review. Avery enjoyed genealogy, dancing, reading, and Tai Chi. She was a former member...

James Ballweg

Nov 13, 2021

James “Jim” O. Ballweg passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, November 13, 2021.  Jim was born on November 29th, 1940, in Waunakee, WI to Norbert and Irene (Keichinger) Ballweg and was one of 11 children.

Jim entered the Army on June 15, 1960 and was ultimately stationed in Germany working as a radio operator.

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Carol Edgerton

Nov 12, 2021

Madison - Carol, the second daughter of Bernard and Fern Bowen, was born on September 22, 1946, in Cherokee, Iowa, where she spent her first fifteen years. When she and her mother moved to Iowa City, a new world blossomed, shaping her for life. Music, politics, intellectual currents, creative energy, all of which nurtured passions that came early and...

Wesley Bailey

Nov 12, 2021

Wesley Bailey, 84, beloved husband, father and grandpa passed November 12th surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer.

A lifelong resident of Wisconsin, Wes was born to Gilbert and Margaret (Current) Bailey. He was a natural born story teller, his remembrances of early life on Hermina Street in WWII era Madison and those of...

Bernard Cesnik

Nov 11, 2021

Bernard I. Cesnik, 81, died peacefully in his sleep on November 11, 2021. Bernie spent his early life in Hillsboro, WI. After graduating from Hillsboro High, he joined the navy and served as a radio technician aboard the USS Independence. He then moved to Madison, starting a family and earning both his undergraduate degree and his Master’s of Social...

Jennifer Weber

Nov 11, 2021

Madison - We lost a gentle, beautiful soul this past Thursday (November 11th, 2021).  Jennifer L. Weber passed away at home after a lengthy illness, surrounded by family, friends and her beloved dog Jojo.  Jen cherished her close friends and family alike.  That same love that she showered on others was returned manyfold especially by her husband, Charlie.

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Frederick Diarra

Nov 10, 2021

Frederick Diarra, our beloved son, died on November 10th, 2021 at the tender age of 26. He was born on October 1st 1995 and was laid to rest on November 20th at The Farley Center’s Natural Path Sanctuary, tucked in the woods, his favorite place to be. Fred was so many things to so many people and as we...

Corey Boyd

Nov 10, 2021

Sun Prairie- Corey Ray Boyd, age 44, entered into Heaven on Wednesday, November 10, 2021.  He was born in California on July 25, 1977.  Corey graduated from LaFollette High School.  He worked in construction.  Corey was a very loving and outgoing human being and loved his family, especially his son, Liam.  He is survived by his son, and Liam’s...

Patricia Blum

Nov 10, 2021

Patricia Stevens Blum Patricia "Patty" Lynn Stevens was born on May 20, 1953, in Madison, WI, and died on November 10, 2021. She was the fifth child of Bernadette Browning Stevens (1928-2016) and Raymond Stevens (1926-2019). For six years she was the baby in the Stevens family and was adored by her four older siblings. All who...

Gene Erdmann

Nov 10, 2021

Gene Walter Erdmann, age 82, died on November 10th, 2021, in Columbus Wisconsin.

Gene is survived by his wife of  34 years, Judith Erdmann (Gottfried Laczniak), of Sun Prairie; his four Children:   Renee Potrykus nee Erdmann (Bob Biertzer), Blaine Erdmann(Holly) , Terrance Erdmann (Suzanne), Rebecca Hurley nee Erdmann (Shane) as well as his three stepchildren, Jennifer Gumphrey...

Donna Lang

Nov 8, 2021

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Mary Howe

Nov 7, 2021

Mary Lynn Howe, age 84, died peacefully on November 7, 2021, with her children at her side. Mary was born on June 9, 1937 in Madison, WI to Peter and Vera Duehr. She grew up on Baker Avenue which was wilderness then; she had horses to ride and woods to explore. She attended school in Madison and Ferry Hall...

Donna Ahlgrim

Nov 7, 2021

Stoughton- Donna Ahlgrim passed away on November 7, 2021, at Skaalen Magnolia Gardens in Stoughton.

She was born on January 7, 1931, to Hattie and Nordahl Gunness and was their only child. Donna grew up in Edgerton. One of her favorite childhood memories was riding her bike to her aunt and uncle's farm on Albion Prairie to...

Marion Trieloff

Nov 6, 2021

DeForest - Marion “June” (Silvers) Trieloff, age 90, of DeForest, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021. She was married to James Oliver Trieloff on February 11, 1950.

June is survived by her children, Pat (Liz), and Tom (Debbie); daughter-in-law, Theresa Trieloff; 4 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by...

Florence Pollock

Nov 6, 2021

Florence “Flo” Pollock, age 86, of Waunakee, WI passed away on Saturday, November 6th at a Madison hospital. She was married to Richard (Dick) Pollock.

She is survived by her son, John Pollock; three daughters, Barbara (Mike) Boyeson, Margo Turner, and Michelle (Alan) Edwards; seven grandchildren, Jennifer (Walter) Holbein, Scott (Felicia) Boyeson, Mathew (Jason Kuehner) Boyeson, Laura...

Donna Schwanz

Nov 5, 2021

Stoughton – Donna Marie Schwanz, age 78, passed away peacefully on Friday November 5, 2021, at her home in Stoughton.  Donna was born April 10, 1943, in Amherst, to the late Millard and Louise (Packer) Miller.  She was raised by her mother Louise and her husband Wilbert Reuter on a farm outside of Mazomanie since she was 7 years...