Jun 10, 2021

Madison – Leo L. Goebel, age 94, passed away on June 10, 2021. Leo was born Sept. 13, 1926, in Mt. Horeb. He was united in marriage to the love of his life, Pauline (Weger) Goebel on October 2, 1948.

Family was central to Leo’s life. He is survived by his brother Fred (Jane) Woodstock, Illinois, his...

Jun 10, 2021

MG Julius J. Chosy, MD (Ret.) “Jack”

Jack was the fourth of six children born to Hungarian immigrants, Julia and John Chosy, in Columbus, OH. The family prioritized education, and all six children graduated from Ohio State University. Jack’s own education began at the age of four, when his mother instructed his elder sister Irene as she...

Jun 8, 2021

Madison: Carolyn (Drake) Horton died June 8, 2021 (age 84) at Hebron Oaks, Madison.  Carolyn was born January 3, 1937, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the daughter of Everett A. and Ruth (Dickson) Drake, who predeceased her.  Carolyn was raised in the Minneapolis suburb of St. Louis Park and attended Northrop Collegiate Academy.  She graduated from Wellesley College, Wellesley, Massachusetts, and,...

Jun 8, 2021

Janet Coles MacDonald , age 83, of Middleton passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at Brookdale Stonefield in Middleton, WI.

Janet was born on December 31, 1937 in Staten Island, New York to the late Roswell and Pearl Coles Sr.   Janet graduated from Staten Island Academy in 1955 and from Boston University in 1959 with a...

Jun 7, 2021

Dorothy (Gahr) Schwartz, aka “Svthrt”--yes that is spelled correctly--went to bother Bill, her late husband, on  June 7, 2021.

Dorothy was born in Chicago on Dec. 31, 1923, to Ben and Clara (Ackerman) Gahr.  Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Clara; her brother, Norton Gahr; her daughter, Marlene Schwartz; and William “Bill,” her doting...

Jun 7, 2021

James (Jim) Weiland, passed away June 7, 2021 at the age of 59. He leaves behind his wife Rita (Wirth) Weiland, many friends and family who love him. He retired from Thermo Fisher having started his 35-year career at Mattson (Nicolet.) Jim graduated from Madison Memorial, took coursework at UW Platteville and Wisconsin School of Electronics.  Jim was a...

Jun 7, 2021

Stoughton- Lillian M. Smithback, age 82, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 7, 2021, with her family by her side.  She was born in Sopris, CO on April 2, 1939, the daughter of Jack and Sally Armendarez.  In 1956 Lillian met Jon Smithback in Denver CO where he was stationed with the USAF. Jon and Lillian married August 31,...

Jun 7, 2021

Brooklyn- Gary Stephenson, age 82, took flight to a better place on Monday, June 7, 2021.  He was born in Ashland, WI on June 4, 1939 to Thomas and Eleanor (Mockler) Stephenson.  At age 2, they moved to Lake Delton, WI where he spent his childhood and teen-age years.  Gary graduated from Wisconsin Dells High School in 1957 and...

Jun 6, 2021

WAUNAKEE

Oliva Maria (Brez) Meriggioli, age 89, passed away Sunday, June 6, 2021.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, June 11, 2021 at ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH, 209 South St., Waunakee. Msgr. James Gunn will officiate. Family will greet friends after 1 p.m. until the time of...

Jun 6, 2021

Loretta Pope, age: 77, of Madison WI, passed away on June 6, 2021 at her residence. She was born on December 31, 1943, in Birmingham, Alabama, the daughter of John and Evergreen Hunter. She married Kenneth E. Pope Sr. on December 23, 1971, in Madison, WI, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Kenneth and Loretta were blessed with two children...

Jun 6, 2021

Margaret Meier departed this earth on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at Milestone Senior Living in Cross Plains, WI at the age of 93. She was born on May 10, 1928 in Waunakee, WI. Margaret was married to Joe L. Meier on June 1, 1948 until his passing on December 19, 2018. They enjoyed having people stop by to chat,...

Jun 6, 2021

McFarland

Sheri Jones, age 59, of McFarland passed away on June 6, 2021, peacefully at home in her husband’s arms. Sheri was the daughter of Gene and Elaine (Bisbee) Barden. She was united in marriage to Jon Jones on February 14, 1981 in Portage.

Sheri was a manufacturing supervisor for Heurikon Corporation as...

Jun 6, 2021

Madison / Cottage Grove – Petra Silvas Diaz, age 84, passed away on Sunday June 6, 2021, at Kindred Hearts Memory Care in Cottage Grove.  Petra was born January 17, 1937, in Brownsville, TX., to the late Joaquin and Juanita Silvas.  She was united in marriage to the Gilbert O. Diaz on August 17, 1958 in Wautoma.  Petra loved...

Jun 5, 2021

Fitchburg – Elizabeth (Betty) Kelly, age 95, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 5, 2021, at her home in Fitchburg, WI. She was born November 29, 1925, in Springfield IL, the daughter of Daniel and Abbie (Trader) England. Betty was a wonderful wife, mother and friend. She shared many stories of growing up in a close family during the...

Jun 5, 2021

Martin Vincent Timmins passed away on June 5, 2021, at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, WI and is now reunited with his loving wife, Marianne.  Marty was born on January 8, 1930, in the Bronx, New York to John and Anne (Wynne) Timmins. He was a man of strong Catholic faith and Irish heritage.  As a child of the Great...

Jun 5, 2021

WAUNAKEE/APPLETON – Joseph “Joe” John Meyer, 80, passed away on June 5, 2021 at Appleton Medical Center, after a brief battle with lung cancer.

Joe was born on May 20, 1941 to Ethelbert and Teresa (Koch) Meyer. He attended Catfish School, Westport and graduated high school in Waunakee. He married his high school sweetheart Bonnie (Bernards) on...

Jun 4, 2021

MARSHALL—Dawn “Dawny” Lehmann, age 60, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, June 4, 2021.  Dawn was born on August 4, 1960 in Watertown to Robert and Judith (Henke) Voss.

We’ll remember Dawn as a dedicated and hard worker in her day job. While in her free time, she liked fishing and boating. Dawn enjoyed crafting...

Jun 4, 2021

Leonard Thomas McGowan, age 83, of Waunakee passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021 at Agrace Hospice Care.  He was born on June 13, 1937 in Poynette, Wisconsin, the son of Thomas McGowan and Elizabeth (Schubring) McGowan.

Len grew up on a farm in Columbia County and graduated from Poynette High School in 1956.  His experiences on...

Jun 4, 2021

Mark David Gibson, 49, of Madison, passed away Friday, June 4, 2021 at UW Hospital.

He was born in Jacksonville, IL, August 29, 1971, son of the late Michael and Donna (Flynn) Gibson. He married Jasmin Mayhew on September 14, 1996 in Lincoln, NE.

Mark graduated in 1993 from Illinois Wesleyan in Bloomington, IL and...

Jun 4, 2021

Stoughton- Inez (Phillips) Hougan, age 92, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 4, 2021 with family by her side.  She was born April 25, 1929, to Maurice and Grace (Bates) Phillips.  Inez married Robert Hougan on September 18, 1948 and together they raised four children on the family farm.  Inez dearly loved her church and spent many decades serving...