Larry D. Gates
Aug 30, 2026
Larry Gates May 13, 1936 – August 30, 2026 Larry Gates, 90, of McFarland, Wisconsin, passed away on August 30, 2026, in Jefferson, Wisconsin. Larry was born on May 13, 1936, in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, to Fred and Helen Gates.
Larry proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1956 to 1958 and again from 1962 to 1968, including a...
Jeffrey Gale Williamson
Aug 29, 2026
Jeffrey (Jeff) Williamson died peacefully in the early morning hours of August 29 at the age of 90.
Jeff was born November 26, 1935, in New Haven, Connecticut to Kossuth and Martha Williamson. The Williamsons had two children, Jeff and his older sister Jane. They grew up in Middletown, Connecticut, where their father was a professor at Wesleyan University. Jeff developed...
Frankie Mills Leisering
Aug 29, 2026
Frankie Mills Leisering, born December 9, 1937, in Wharton, Texas, to Fred Franklin Mills and Odessa Ford Copeland Mills, died on August 29, 2026, in Madison, Wisconsin. She is predeceased by her parents and her husband of 41 years George William Leisering. She is survived by their daughter, son-in-law, and granddaughters–Libby, Kip, Natalie, and Erika Schick; the best sisters anywhere,...
Stanley Spahn
Aug 29, 2026
Stanley Joseph Spahn was born May 23, 1932, to Joseph C. Spahn (passed 1970) and Agnes Keller Spahn (passed 2000) at the Spahn homestead on Woodland Drive in Waunakee. He married Kathleen Fitzgerald on Jan. 6, 1962, at St. John’s in Waunakee. Kathy passed November 12, 2017.
Stanley is survived by his children, Debra Spahn Bursinger (Mike), Mike Spahn (Jodie), and...
Michael "Mike" Coplien
Aug 28, 2026
On August 28, 2026, Mike Coplien departed his earthly body and began his next chapter. He died peacefully at University Hospital in Madison with family at his side. Mike was known for being welcoming, generous and friendly, a computer guru, movie afficionado, audiophile and music fan. However, his greatest role was devoted husband, in which he was unwavering throughout more...
Geraldine Lillian McBain
Aug 28, 2026
Geraldine Lillian McBain, 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 28, 2026 at Agrace.
A Celebration of Life is being planned for a later date.
Please share your memories of Geraldine by posting in her guestbook
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Sharon D. Yandell
Aug 28, 2026
Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend Sharon D. Yandell, age 85, passed away at home on Friday, August 28, 2026, after a long illness. She was born Sharon Dee Murphy to John P. Sr. and Dee (Russell) Murphy on October 25, 1940, in Detroit, Michigan. The family resided for a time in California and in Virginia, but mostly...
Lawrence S. "Larry" Barish
Aug 26, 2026
Lawrence S. “Larry” Barish, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
Born November 30th, 1945, in Brooklyn, Larry was raised in Newark, NJ where he graduated from Weequahic High School in 1963. Later, he moved to Madison to attend UW and stayed for the rest of his life, outside of a short stint in Arizona where he received his Masters in...
Jack Munson
Aug 24, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Jack D. Munson, 17, of Sun Prairie, who passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026.
Jack was born on June 30, 2009, in Madison to Dave and Kate (Hurley) Munson. From the very beginning, Jack had a sparkle and mischief in his eyes that his family will never forget. From...
Betty Jane Roberts-Knutzen
Aug 24, 2026
Betty Jane Roberts-Knutzen passed away in the early morning hours of August 24, 2026. Betty was born in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, on July 9, 1934, to William and Lucretia Roberts. She spent her early childhood in Green Bay, Wisconsin, with her parents and three older sisters, Margaret, Lucretia, and Marie. Following the death of her father when Betty was just...
Michael R. McDowell
Aug 22, 2026
Madison - Michael Ray McDowell, age 76, of Madison, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, August 22, 2026, surrounded by his loving daughters.
He was born on January 12, 1950, in Boscobel, Wisconsin, to Raymond and Rose (Promenschenkel) McDowell. Michael was united in marriage to the love of his life, Rose Mary Davenport, on December 31, 1972.
Michael attended La...
Betty Roessler
Aug 21, 2026
Betty Arlene (Amherdt) Roessler, 96, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2026, surrounded by family. She was born in Barneveld, WI on January 15, 1930 to Otto and Lena (Rikli) Amherdt.
She graduated from Oregon High School in 1947. She married the man of her dreams Gilbert (Gil) Roessler on April 22,1950 in Loretta, WI. She worked at Goodman Jewelers for...
Kristina Bell
Aug 21, 2026
Kristina Bell, age 45, of Madison, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2026, in her apartment in Madison. She was born on March 12, 1981, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, to Cynthia Lund and Jon P. Bell.
Kristina attended Somerset High School, where she enjoyed playing volleyball. She dedicated her professional life to healthcare, working as a Registrar for Access Community Health...
Genelle Y. Eanes
Aug 20, 2026
Genelle Y. Eanes was born on March 26, 1929, in Mounds, Illinois, to Roosevelt and Pauline (Hudson) Young. She was the third of five living children and the last of her immediate family.
Genelle Y. Eanes, age 97, passed away peacefully in the early morning of August 20, 2026, at St. Mary's Care Center/Complete Care Center.
Genelle was an avid reader, dedicated...
Dr. Joseph Spennetta
Aug 19, 2026
Dr. Joseph Donald Spennetta, age 54, passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack while on vacation in Cozumel, Mexico.
Joe was born on October 4, 1971, and was the youngest child of Terry and Barb (Sommer) Spennetta. He grew up in the rolling countryside near Mazomanie, Wisconsin, along with his siblings Shari and James. Throughout his life, Joe kept the curiosity...
Louise Theis
Aug 19, 2026
Louise Theis (Ballweg) 11/13/1942 – 8/19/2026
Waunakee — With hearts full of gratitude and sorrow, we announce the passing of Louise Theis (Ballweg) on August 19, 2026, at the age of 83.
Louise was born on November 13, 1942. Louise and Eugene were married for 63 years and made their home on the family farm in Waunakee. There, Louise devoted herself to...
James E. Tracy
Aug 19, 2026
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Timothy Schultz
Aug 18, 2026
With hearts full of sorrow, we sadly announce that Timothy J Schultz, age 71, of Waunakee, a devoted husband, father, and grandpa passed away peacefully after his courageous battle with CMML Leukemia on Tuesday, August 18th, 2026, at UW Hospital surrounded by his wife and children. He was born on November 10th, 1954, to Joseph and Nancy Schultz and he...
Sheila M. Sullivan
Aug 18, 2026
Sheila Marie (Boucher) Sullivan, 61, died August 18, 2026, after a 64-month battle with ovarian cancer.
Sheila was born in Green Bay on March 19, 1965, to Shirley Mae (Lealou) and David Boucher. She grew up in Allouez, attending St. Matthew’s and St. Joseph’s Academy (and holding a lifelong grudge about the multipurpose center). She earned a B.A. in linguistics from...
Leonard D. Monday
Aug 18, 2026
Leonard Duane Monday, age 93, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. He was born on April 5, 1933, the son of William and Olena (Fenne) Monday. On June 6, 1985, he married the love of his life, Sharon Thompson, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Leonard served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. A dedicated and...