Jan 23, 2022

Madison:  John ”Jack”  Dennis Horton, age 81, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 23rd in hospice care at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, WI. He was surrounded by his family who had a chance to say goodbye and shower him with love and stories.

He was born in Prairie du Chien, WI on July 9th, 1940, the...

Jan 23, 2022

SUN PRAIRIE—Samuel “Sam” W. Harper, age 62, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg, WI with his loving wife by his side.  Sam was born on February 17, 1959 in Waterbury, CT, the son of Joseph C. Harper, Sr. and Mary Ann (Gluse) Harper.

Sam was a CNC machine operator at...

Jan 23, 2022

Stoughton- Gilbert James “Jim” Anderson, age 71, entered his next chapter on Sunday January 23rd, 2022, in New York City, surrounded by love after bravely fighting cancer for 7 months. Jim was born March 20, 1950, in Whitewater, Wisconsin to Clarence and Grace Anderson. After growing up on a farm, he graduated from Whitewater High School in 1968 where...

Jan 23, 2022

Elaine “Toodles” Rice, 92, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at Sylvan Crossings in Jefferson on Sunday, January 23, 2022.

Elaine was born on April 22, 1929 to Harry and Emma Wright. Raised in Stoughton, WI, she attended Stoughton High School, graduating in 1947.

After high school, Elaine held jobs as a dispatcher for the telephone company and UW-Whitewater.

Elaine married Llewellyn “Bud” Rice on April 12, 1948. Together, they had two...

Jan 22, 2022

Stoughton- Calvin Dale Nyhof, 80, arrived at his long awaited final home on January 22, 2022.  Cal was born in Platte, South Dakota on September 23, 1941, the fourth of six children of Rev. Henry & Vivian (Kooi) Nyhof.  He spent his childhood in the South Dakota towns of Platte, Lakeview, Fairview, and Watertown.  He attended Northwestern College in...

Jan 22, 2022

Richard Roy Hayne was born on July 23rd, 1953, in Seattle and grew up and graduated in 1971 from Middleton. For his 3rd birthday he received his first drum set – and a star was born. Rich started his first band at 12 years old and spent most of his life entertaining people. He toured with the rock band...

Jan 22, 2022

Allen DeCamp, age 77, passed away on Saturday January 22, 2022 in Madison, Wisconsin. She was born on April 12 th , 1944 in Flora, Mississippi, the sister of her twin, Bingham DeCamp, who she survived for 59 years.

She is survived by her two son’s Ken (Penny) and J.B. (Huckleberry) Rahr; three grandsons, Robbie,...

Jan 21, 2022

Maxine Casey, age 86, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022 at Our House Memory Care in Whitewater.  She was born in Flint, Michigan on April 21, 1935, the daughter of Roscoe and Vernell Cook.

Maxine is survived by her daughter, Sherri Wood; three sons, Gary, Randy (Kathy), and Rick Wood; six grandchildren, Amanda, Robbie, Jason, Kristen,...

Jan 21, 2022

Robert Peter Hellenbrand, age 93, of Waunakee, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2022 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg. He was born on May 7, 1928 and was the first son of Margaret G. (née Clemens) and Frank X. Hellenbrand. He was born and raised on the farm and spent his entire life in Waunakee. He attended St. John’s...

Jan 20, 2022

Thomas Milton Schmelling

Tom Schmelling, age 75, lost a hard-fought three year battle with Multiple Myeloma, Interstitial Lung Disease, and finally complications from Covid pneumonia on January 20, 2022 at the VA hospital, surrounded by his adoring family.

Born and raised in Madison, Tom was a proud Central High School and UW-Madison Alum and lifelong...

Jan 19, 2022

Livestream Link: https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=e1bf8963-b984-4bd0-885c-5e08c728f41f

Eugene (Gene) Huske, aged 87, of Madison, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022 following a long illness.  Gene was born on June 6, 1934 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Estelle (Kostrzewa) and Raymond Huske and had a sister, Patricia.  He was a graduate of Bay View High School, Milwaukee, WI 1952.  He then attended University...

Jan 19, 2022

Dennis J. (Denny) Farrell passed away at his home in the Town of Sun Prairie on January 19, 2022, where he lived for over 50 years. Denny was born in Milwaukee, WI on June 23, 1948, to Joseph C and Ardath E. (Glaser) Farrell. He married Diane Schwartz on March 29, 1969.

Denny and Diane were avid...

Jan 19, 2022

Joyce Ann Moran passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Wednesday, January 19th, 2022. Her spirit was one kindled in laughter and a gregarious manner. She controlled a room when her personality shined through. Everyone who came in contact with her felt loved and a little bit lighter after sharing a laugh with her.

Joyce...

Jan 19, 2022

Stoughton- Audrey Fosshage passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 19, 2022 at the Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Stoughton Wisconsin.

Born Audrey Louise Felland at Saint Mary's Hospital, Madison, Wisconsin on August 19, 1932 as the first child of Truman and Harmona (Hoover) Felland. After first residing in McFarland, Audrey and her brother Ron grew...

Jan 18, 2022

Dr. Joseph Garde, age 70, of Wisconsin Rapids, WI, passed away comfortably and surrounded by family on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 in Madison, WI.

Joseph Richard Garde was born July 11, 1951, to Rex and Mary (McCormick) Garde. He was raised in Beloit, WI and graduated from Beloit Catholic High School in 1969. After graduating, he served...

Jan 17, 2022

Robert Paul Gehrke, age 64 of Madison, WI passed away peacefully on January 17, 2022 at home surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer. Born to Paul and Donna (Horsfall) Gehrke in Rio Vista, CA and raised in the Madison area, Robert was an Army Veteran, a roofer by trade and an avid Harley Davidson...

Jan 17, 2022

Livestream Link: https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=e813b014-9b6b-4bbb-8d83-b79365415616

(Arnold) Henry Hempe died Monday, January 17, 2022 at age 83 in Madison, Wisconsin. He was born March 16, 1938 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Arnold Herman and Marcia (Fleer) Hempe.He graduated from Milwaukee University School in 1956, and received his bachelor’s degree in 1962 and his J.D. degree in 1965 from the University of...

Jan 17, 2022

Richard Dana Pierce, A.K.A St. Dick, A.K.A. THE King was released from Cancer on January 17, 2022. Richard was born to Irving ("Skip") Bowen and Ann Elizabeth Pierce on March 25, 1951 in Concord, MA. He spent his childhood throughout the East Coast, primarily in Connecticut, with a stint in Bermuda.

He proudly graduated from Lawrence Academy in...

Jan 17, 2022

Livestream Link: https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=f5f50806-edd2-497e-9605-8717c28c3f26

Ronald James Gallitz, age 76, of the city of Verona, passed away on January 17, 2022 after a long hard battle with Alzheimers. He was born on July 15, 1945 in Appleton, Wisconsin, the son of Laverne and Vera Gallitz. He married Sandra Tracy in 1968, with whom he had two children, Donald Laverne...

Jan 17, 2022

Stoughton- Mary Pieper passed away peacefully on Monday, January 17, 2022 at the age of 77.

Beloved wife of Ronald J. Pieper. Dearest mother of Teri (Eric) Moe, James (Lisa) Pieper, and Steven (Jill) Pieper. Loving grandmother of Ryan (Brittany), Allie, and Lizzie Moe, and Ethan, Emma Kate, and Owen Pieper, and future great grandson.

...