Jan 7, 2021

Madison- Joanne M. Orvold, age 81, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Agrace in Fitchburg with her family by her side.  She was born in Leeds on February 19, 1939, the daughter of Robin and Gladys Crary.  Joanne was a longtime Madison resident.  She graduated from East High School.  On April 2, 1960 Joanne married Leon Orvold. ...

Jan 7, 2021

MIDDLETON — Gerald Olin Gunderson, a man who viewed time in terms of eras and epochs rather than in years or centuries, left us far too soon early in the morning of January 7, 2021, at age 79.

Jerry was born January 1, 1942, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the oldest of 3 children born to Joe and...

Jan 6, 2021

JuliAnne (Amelong) Sipple, age 60, of Middleton passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 6, 2021. JuliAnne (Julie) was born on February 15, 1960 in Madison, WI to Richard Amelong and Mary (Hurtgen) Niemuth.

Julie grew up in the Madison, WI area and graduated from Waunakee High School in 1978. Julie worked with her mother and sister as...

Jan 6, 2021

Cottage Grove—Roger Desmond Hammons, age 76, passed away peacefully at his home on January 6, 2021. He was born February 6, 1944 in Ronceverte, WV, son of Desmond Edward and Bernice Shirley (Lewis) Hammons. He graduated Richwood WV High School in 1962. He was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart Bertha (Bertie) Workman on August 22, 1962...

Jan 5, 2021

Roxanne Blake, so dearly loved by her family, peacefully left this world and woke up in Heaven on Tuesday morning, January 5, 2021. Although in declining health these past several months, COVID-19 proved to be too strong for her body to fight off. She was ready to go to her Heavenly home and be reunited with all of her...

Jan 4, 2021

Stoughton- John M. Pritchard, age 76, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021 at Agrace Hospice in Janesville after a courageous battle with ALS.  He was born in Madison on March 18, 1944.  John graduated from Cambridge High School and also UW Madison with his bachelor’s degree.  He served his country in the Army Reserves, retiring after 21 years. ...

Jan 4, 2021

David T. Schmitt, 91, passed away January 4, 2021 after a brief illness.  Dave was born July 1, 1929 in Madison to Kenneth and Carol (Docken) Schmitt.  On October 19, 1957, he married Elaine Runde at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church.  Elaine’s untimely death in 1993 left a hole in his heart and we take comfort in knowing that they...

Jan 4, 2021

POYNETTE

Bruce Templeton, age 72 of Poynette Wisconsin answered the call home by His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday January fourth, 2021. He died at his home with his family by his side and the Lords angels watching over him.

Bruce Dennis Templeton was born to Lawrence and Carolyn Templeton on February 17th,...

Jan 3, 2021

Nicole Ann Stowell passed away unexpectedly on January 3, 2021, in Madison, WI.

Nicole was born in Alexandria, MN on February 20, 1984. She grew up with her family in Nuremberg, Germany; Colorado Springs, CO; Saugerties, NY; and Sun Prairie, WI where her father was stationed during his 20 year Army career.

Nicole loved her family...

Jan 3, 2021

Louise E. Kluge (Van Loo), 71, of Stoughton, Wisconsin, died January 3, 2021 in hospice care surrounded by her family. She was born August 12, 1949 in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, the daughter of late Marion and Delmar Van Loo. On January 16, 1971 she married Robert O. Kluge—celebrating 50 years together.

Louise graduated Waupun High School in...

Jan 3, 2021

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MADISON – Michael Monod Cassidy, born on Feb. 2, 1946, the fourth child of Frederic and Hélène (Monod) Cassidy, died on Jan. 3, 2021 after a year-long battle with MDS and leukemia. Mike is survived by his wife Jacquelyn, son Nick (Jenny), daughter Danielle (Jake) and...

Jan 3, 2021

SISTER BAY/MADISON

Kathleen Marie Rock “Neen” died suddenly and unexpectedly Sunday, January 3, 2021. The cause was a cerebral aneurysm. Our incredibly kind and amazingly talented Neen was born on November 22, 1961 to Joan and Bill Rock and immediately made her case as a little force of nature with her four older siblings. Neen was loved...

Jan 2, 2021

Fred Currier, age 94, a long-time resident of Madison, WI, passed away due to COVID.

Fred was born and raised on a farm in Kensington, Kansas. He served in the Navy, in the Pacific theatre, in WWII. After the war, he returned to the farm for ten years. He then moved to Madison, where he attended Madison...

Jan 2, 2021

Stoughton – Sharon L. (Gilson) Schmudlach, age 75, passed away peacefully on Saturday January 2, 2021 at Skaalen Home in Stoughton.  She was born January 12, 1945 in Stoughton to the late Loy and Viola Gilson.  Sharon is a graduate of Stoughton High School and attended beauty school after that.  Sharon married Roger P. Schmudlach on April 22, 1967....

Jan 2, 2021

The world lost a unique and wonderful soul when Ronald L. Ruble passed through the gates of heaven. He died in the arms of his beloved wife, Mary, on Saturday, January 2, 2021. Together they achieved their goal of facing the end of his journey at home, where they had faced his battle against cancer as a team throughout...

Jan 1, 2021

Katherine (Kit) Saunders Nordeen

Kit Saunders Nordeen, who pioneered women’s athletics at the University of Wisconsin in the 1960s and ‘70s, and as a top national administrator fought for equal opportunities for women athletes in the tumultuous years following the passage of Title IX, died January 1, 2021, at Oakwood Village University Woods in Madison. She was...

Jan 1, 2021

MADISON - John P. Hughes, Jr., 69, of Madison, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2021 at Agrace Hospice - Janesville. He was born on August 3, 1951 in Paducah, KY to J. Peter and Nancy (Schwenk) Hughes. He is survived by his mother, Nancy; sister, Anne (Stanley Livingston) Hughes; and niece and nephew, Kelsey and Sam Livingston.

Dec 31, 2020

Madison - Steven F. Siehr, age 77, passed away peacefully in his home on Dec 31, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was born on June 13, 1943 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Jeanette (Enwright) and Joseph Siehr.

Steve served in the US Army during the Vietnam War in Karlsruh Germany. He later received his undergraduate degree in...

Dec 30, 2020

Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Kathleen “Kathy” Berkseth, age 68, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2020 at UW Hospital in Madison.

Kathleen Jean Lange was born on May 12,1952 in Burlington, Wisconsin to Marvin and Clara (Greil) Lange.  She graduated from Waterford Union High School in 1970 and attended the University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire, graduating...

Dec 30, 2020

Yolanda Maria Theresa Giovanna Rendano (Hoff) Busse, age 105, of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Agrace Hospice-Madison. She was born on November 9, 1915 in Youngstown, Ohio. Her parents were Italian immigrants from the Naples area. Her father and his brother came through Ellis Island and opened a jewelry/music store in Youngstown. When Yolanda was...