Darrell Ramey

Sep 6, 2020

(Verona) Darrell Dewayne Ramey died peacefully on September 6, 2020 of complications from Parkinson’s disease.  He was born on October 22, 1944 in Fort Smith, Arkansas.  An accountant he finished his career at WPS.

He enjoyed life.  He had a deep religious faith and was known for his sense of humor and quick wit.

He...

Tom Rake

Sep 5, 2020

On Saturday, September 5th, at the age of 67, Tom Rake of Waunakee was called home to his Heavenly Father. Tom was born August 30, 1953 in Corona, California while his father served in the U.S Marine Corps. He was born to the late Rose Ann Rake (Oechsner) & Harold Rake. Tom grew up on the family dairy farm...

C. Foust

Sep 5, 2020

MCFARLAND—C. William “Bill” Foust passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2020.

Bill was born on May 27, 1952 in Bethlehem, PA, to Alan and Elizabeth (Aigler) Foust. He was the youngest of four children. He left Bethlehem to attend the University of Wisconsin in 1970, and became a Badger for life.

Bill received his  BA...

Robert "Bob" Blandino

Sep 4, 2020

MADISON - Robert "Bob" John Blandino, age 68, passed away at his residence on Friday, September 4, 2020. He was born on January 18, 1952 in Madison to Mario John and Alice May (Christianson) Blandino.

Bob lived in Madison all of his life, except for a short time spent on a US Naval Base in San Diego...

William Reinicker

Sep 3, 2020

Reinicker, William Foster “Bill”

Madison—William F. “Bill” Reinicker, 91, passed away at Oakwood Village - University Woods on Sept. 3, 2020, following a stroke in February. Bill was born May 21, 1929 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania and grew up in Haddonfield, New Jersey. Following high school, Bill attended the University of Delaware, graduating with a BS degree on...

Ethel Gion

Sep 3, 2020

Ethel Elizabeth Gion passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020 in Madison, Wisconsin.  She was born on November 28, 1921 to the late Michael and Margaret (Kilzer) Gion on their homestead farm near Regent, North Dakota; she was one of nine children.   Ethel attended and graduated eighth grade from Cherry Butte Consolidated School.  She then completed three years of...

Florence Grossberg

Sep 3, 2020

Florence Greenbaum was born in the Bronx on the first day of summer in 1923. Ninety-seven years later she still retained a sunny disposition, positive attitude and the unique ability to make people feel loved and valued just with her warm smile and endearing personal questions.

Florence graduated Hunter College with a BA and found her true...

Kristi Connelly

Sep 3, 2020

Kristi Iverson Connelly age 59 of Sun Prairie passed away at home on September 3, 2020.  She was born in Viroqua, WI on May 7, 1961 to Ron and Sandra (Storbakken) Iverson of Westby, WI. She graduated from Westby High School in1979 and UW Stout Menomonie 1983 . Her first job out of college was with TIME Magazine, TIME/Warner publications based in Waterloo with frequent trips...

Jane Barnes

Aug 31, 2020

SUN PRAIRIE- Jane Ann (Frye) Barnes, 62, of Sun Prairie passed away Aug. 31, 2020 after a courageous 2-year battle with breast cancer.

Jane was born on May 17, 1958 in Dodgeville, WI to Rev. Harvey and Anna Frye.  Being a “PK”, Jane spent her childhood in various communities in Montana and returned to Wisconsin as a...

Ruth Kirchoff

Aug 30, 2020

Ruth Elaine (Phen) Kirchoff, age 90, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 30, 2020. She was born on February 8, 1930, in Beloit, Wisconsin, the daughter of Russell and Elizabeth (Capron) Phen. Ruth met her husband Clifford Kirchoff while working together at Oscar Meyer. They married on October 9, 1948 at Bethel Lutheran Church where they were...

Gary Meyer

Aug 30, 2020

Reuniting with Mom and Dad in heaven, Gary “Butch” Meyer, age 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, August 30, 2020. Butch graduated from West High School and the University of Wisconsin. He was united in marriage to Judy (Fitchett) Meyer on October 15, 1960 at Bethel Lutheran Church in Madison.

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Susan Labarro

Aug 30, 2020

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Cheri Krisher

Aug 29, 2020

MARSHALL/SUN PRAIRIE – Cheryl “Cheri” Krisher, age 70, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020, at her home surrounded by family.  Cheri was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in September 1998 and fought with the spirit and attitude she was known for.  After being a 20-year survivor, in January 2019, Cheri was diagnosed with Metastatic Breast Cancer.  Once again she...

Cher Steiner

Aug 28, 2020

Written by her husband Arthur Schuna.

Cher Steiner lost her battle with dementia on August 28, 2020. She was born September 18, 1951 to Charles Steiner and Beulah Lorraine Hess Steiner.  She lost her mother to a brain tumor at age 8 (2/18/1960). Cher graduated from Poynette High School in 1969 and learned to be a dental...

Judith Froseth

Aug 28, 2020

Judith Ann (Ziegler) Froseth, age 84, passed away after a short illness on Friday, August 28, 2020.

She was born on September 28, 1935 in Portland, Oregon, the daughter of Steven and Helen (Moriarty) Ziegler.  Upon the death of her parents, she was adopted by Helena Moriarty and lovingly cared for by Helena and Hazel...

Cheri Werner

Aug 28, 2020

Madison - Cheri Werner passed away peacefully with her mother by her side on Friday, August 28, after a brief but fierce battle with cancer.  She was 61.  Cheri was born on September 9, 1958 to Virginia (Bladorn) and Joseph Balsamo in Madison, Wisconsin.  She began high school at Madison Memorial and completed her high school career in Milwaukee...

Lois Gunderson

Aug 27, 2020

Madison- Lois E. Gunderson, age 83, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2020, at UW Hospital in Madison. She was born on September 14, 1936, in Richland Center, Wisconsin, the daughter of Rodney and Elinore (Postel) Kennedy. Lois married Elroy Gunderson on August 24, 1957.

She went to St. Raphael Grade School and Edgewood High School. It...

Martin Freck

Aug 27, 2020

Stoughton - Martin “Marty” Freck was born on July 20th, 1944, to Martin and Dorothy Freck. He was their “only.” He grew up in Madison and graduated from West High School. He attended the UW on what became a 10 year plan. After his first year, he decided to sow a few oats. He ventured out west, cowboy-ing on...

Joan Helfrich

Aug 26, 2020

Joan Elizabeth (Kosterman) Helfrich died on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at the age of 70 from complications of pancreatic cancer. Joan was born on July 20, 1950 in Racine, WI. She graduated from WM. Horlick High School and attended UW-Parkside where she met her husband, Mark. They were married on January 20, 1973 and moved to Madison later that...

Verl Miller

Aug 26, 2020

Madison – Verl I. Miller, age 95, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at St. Mary's Care Center in Madison. She was born on March 23, 1925, the daughter of Oliver and Fay (Bonnell) Dailey. Verl is survived by her daughter, Linda Anderson; a brother, Lynn (Carol) Dailey; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. She was preceded in...