Jan 29, 2021

SUN PRAIRIE—Marlene A. Hyer, age 85, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021.  She was born on February 1, 1935 in Tigerton, Wisconsin, the daughter of William and Alvina (Hirt) Hoeft.

On July 1, 1961, she was united in marriage to Robert H. Hyer at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Tigerton.  He preceded her in death on...

Jan 28, 2021

Deerfield- Steven G. Hauge, age 65, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021 on his family farm.  He was born in Stoughton on March 2, 1955, the son of George and Marian (Krueger) Hauge.  Steve grew up on the family farm and graduated from Deerfield High School.  He attended UW Whitewater.  Steve was dedicated to his family farm.  He...

Jan 27, 2021

MADISON-Dr. the Hon. Ann Gordon-Walker of Shorewood Hills passed away on January 27, 2021 at the age of 76.  She was born on February 27, 1944, in London, England, daughter of the Rt. Hon. Patrick (Baron Gordon-Walker, of Leyton in Essex) and Lady Audrey (neé Rudolf) Gordon-Walker.

As the tale is told, Ann was born...

Jan 26, 2021

Keith Russell, 70, of Cottage Grove, Wisconsin unexpectedly passed away at home on January 26, 2021.

Keith was born June 27th, 1950 in the town of Portage, Wisconsin, the son of Marlis McLean and Arthur Russell. He graduated from Westfield High School in Virginia in 1968, earned a degree in Journalism with a minor in Business in...

Jan 26, 2021

Anne Vilas Irish died on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at UW Hospital.  Anne died as she lived – with grace and a strong, steady will driven by concern and compassion for the people around her and the world in general.  All that knew her would agree that the world is a better place because of her.

As...

Jan 23, 2021

Middleton:  Mary Rowlette, age 74, passed away on January 23, 2021 at Agrace HospiceCare  surrounded by her family. She was born December 30, 1946 in Chilton, WI, the daughter of Elmer and Helen Kolbe.

Mary grew up on her parent’s farm and enjoyed the community closeness she felt from growing up in a small town. She pursued...

Jan 23, 2021

SUN PRAIRIE-A force of nature, a teller of stories, champion of underdogs, a woman who cared.  Historian, genealogist, keeper of family secrets, seeker of justice.  Nancy Chase McMahon was born on September 11, 1938 to Theodore and Marcella Dolan Chase in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin and left this world suddenly on January 23, 2021.  Nancy was the third of six...

Jan 23, 2021

Chen, Shui-Yee “Shirley,” 82

Our Mom, Shui-Yee “Shirley” Chen passed away peacefully at home and surrounded by family on January 23, 2021. She was born in Hong Kong on May 29,1938 to Hon Wah and Fook Sheung (Lam) Chan, one of 10 children in the family. As her mother’s first-born daughter following a long line of sons,...

Jan 22, 2021

On January 22nd at the age of 95, Jeanne Marie Grover passed away with her family by her side. She will be remembered for her vitality, her active spirit and her love of family and laughter.

Jeanne was born on March 4, 1925 in Cincinnati, OH – the daughter of Millie and George Rehm. As the youngest...

Jan 22, 2021

Marlene C. Olsen, age 90, of Madison passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021.  She was born on January 11, 1931 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Karl and Caroline Lukitsch.  She married Harold Olsen on July 1, 1950 in Milwaukee, WI.

Marlene loved the home she built with her husband, Hal, with a large yard perfect for...

Jan 22, 2021

Darwin Ness, age 90, of Madison, passed away peacefully at his home on January 22, 2021. Darwin had an amazing life journey.

He was born May 31, 1930 to Joseph and Ida Ness on a farm near DeForest, WI. Blessed with beautiful blue eyes, a great smile, and a lifelong gregarious demeanor, he had cerebral palsy and...

Jan 22, 2021

Lon Allen Bjornstad lost his battle with cancer early in the morning on Friday, January 22, 2021.  He was the youngest son of the late George and Dorothy (Johnston) Bjornstad of Madison and Stoughton.  Lonnie was born and raised in Madison and graduated from LaFollette High School.  He drove for the Madison Metro for over 25 years, making so...

Jan 21, 2021

Mary G. Schwartz, age 99, of Dane/Waunakee passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at the Waunakee Manor Health Care Center. She was born in Ashton on September 4, 1921 to John and Susan (Dorn) Wagner. She married Frank J. Schwartz on May 24, 1945 and he preceded her in death in 2013. Mary grew up on a farm...

Jan 21, 2021

Deforest

June A. Harrington, age 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at The Legacy of Deforest. She was born on June 17, 1935 in Washington D.C., daughter of Charles and Evelyn (Skinner) Norris. She was united in marriage to Darell B. Harrington on April 23, 1960, they were married...

Jan 21, 2021

Stoughton- Marilyn J. Nelson, age 66, passed away peacefully on her beloved family farm Thursday, January 21, 2021 with her family by her side.  She was born in Madison on May 26, 1954, the daughter of Parker and Leona (Clary) Ellingson Sr.  Marilyn grew up in Stoughton and graduated from Stoughton High School in 1972.  She worked for Nelson...

Jan 20, 2021

Madison

Nancy R. (Schumann) Vogt died Wednesday, January 20, 2021 in Fitchburg. She was born June 27, 1934 in Madison to Raymond H. and Irene E. (Clark) Schumann.  She was a 1952 graduate of West High School in Madison.  In 1955 she married William M. Day.  They divorced in 1963.  Nancy was employed at Wisconsin General Hospital,...

Jan 20, 2021

Robert August Troia, 74, went into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.

Bob was born on Jan. 14, 1947, in Madison, Wis., to Joseph and Elizabeth (Johnson) Troia. Bob spent his childhood in Madison's notorious Greenbush neighborhood. He spent many beloved years working...

Jan 19, 2021

Ronald Francis Ballweg, age 69, of Waunakee passed away on January 19th, 2021.

He was born on February 11th, 1951.  Raised on a farm in Waunakee, the son of Alfred and Ethel Ballweg.

A Waunakee High School graduate of 1969, he was often found cruising Main St. in his burnt orange ’69 javelin. His wife...

Jan 19, 2021

Muriel Rotter, 92, died on January 19, 2021.  Born in Madison, Muriel was the third of four children of Sara and Arthur Sweet.  Muriel attended Randall Elementary School, just a block from the family home on Spooner Street, Madison West Junior High School, and Milwaukee Downer Seminary, from which she graduated.  After a year at the University of Wisconsin,...

Jan 19, 2021

Madison

Dr. Kenneth Munkres, 89, of Madison, WI passed away on January 19th 2021 at the UW Hospital in Madison. He was born November 11, 1931 in Oberlin, KS, the son of Shurl and Sada Munkres.  He graduated in 1949 from Gem High School in Gem, KS. He did various jobs, including pig farming, and assisted his...