Aug 16, 2010

Joe Kooiman, age 54, died unexpectedly at his home in Madison, WI on August 16. Joe was born on July 18, 1956 in Richland Center, Wisconsin as the first born child of Paul and Janet Kooiman. When Joe was a preschooler, his family moved to the Old Lone Rock Mill farm north of Lone Rock, WI. He spent his entire...

Aug 16, 2010

Aug 15, 2010

Obituary for ML Jones  This past Sunday, the 15th was the final day in the life of Margaret (Peg) Jones.   Margaret was born in Oklahoma City on January 15th, 1918 to Cora and Earl Jones.   Her 10 brothers and sisters all preceded her in death.   Margaret was remarkable for attending Oklahoma University at the end of the...

Aug 15, 2010

Robert H. Meyer, Jr., age 88 went to his Eternal Heavenly Home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 15, 2010.   Robert H. Meyer, Jr. was born in Reedsburg in 1922, a son of Robert H. Meyer, Sr. and Freida (Gaetzke) Meyer.   Robert graduated from Middleton High School in 1939 and attended the UW Wisconsin...

Aug 14, 2010

Madison -- Shirley Roman, age 91, passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2010 with her loving family by her side.   She was born on February 25, 19 19 in Brooklyn , New York , the daughter of Lewis and Florence Nadel.     In May of 1939, Shirley and Seymour Roman eloped and ""officially"" married again in December of...

Aug 14, 2010

Verona -- Scott Morris Freye, age 50 died August 14th, 2010, at HospiceCare.      Scott was born February 2, 1960, in Madison, the son of Eugene and Beverly (Hare) Freye.   He was a graduate of Janesville Craig High School and received his B.S. degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Wisconsin -- Platteville.   Scott and Catherine...

Aug 14, 2010

Stoughton- Siri Weston, age 59, passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2010 after a courageous fight with her illness. She was surrounded by her family.  Siri was born in Madison on May 26, 1951, the daughter of William and Doris (Lehman) Kitson.  She worked for MGE for over 25 years.  On August 6, 1977 Siri married Rodney Weston.  She was...

Aug 14, 2010

Madison-Lucille M. Parks, age 81, passed into the loving arms of her Savior on August 14, 2010 following a stoic and courageous battle against cancer.   Born Lucille M. Schmid on May 14, 1929 in Blanchardville, WI.   Raised on a dairy farm, she was a lifelong animal lover.   Her fondest memories were of Betsy the goat that accompanied...

Aug 14, 2010

Stevens Point/Sun Prairie - Jerry A. Lothe, age 66 passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 14, 2010 from complications from a fall. He was born on February 13, 1944 in Madison, the son of Julian and Mary (Aspel) Lothe. Jerry's family moved to Stevens Point in 1967 where he was employed by the WI Retail Hardware Association for...

Aug 14, 2010

Mariuccia Maria Skallerud, age 87, passed away on Aug. 14, 2010. She was born in Tuscany, Italy on March 2, 1923. Maria moved to Wisconsin in 1964 with her husband Clarence and son Frank. She worked for Freeman Shoes in Beloit and later at Wolenbergs in Madison. Maria enjoyed her family, sewing for friends and especially gardening. She was very...

Aug 14, 2010

McFarland- Ray ""Porky"" Herritz, age 48, passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2010.  He was born in Madison on March 30, 1962 the son of Ivan and Sally (Farrell) Herritz.  Porky worked in construction for many years.  He enjoyed fishing, Racing, kayaking and gardening.  Porky is survived by his daughter, Trisha; special friend, Shari; mother, Sally; sister, Patti Mae Kaczmarek...

Aug 13, 2010

Stoughton- Minnie E. Anderson, age 97, passed away peacefully in her sleep in Stoughton on Friday, August 13, 2010.  She was born on March 23, 1913, and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Walterscheit.   Minnie married Charles X. Anderson on March 3, 1929.  Minnie was a loving wife; mother; grandmother; aunt; great-aunt; and friend to many.  Minnie retired...

Aug 13, 2010

Madison - Marie Gertrude Carvin, age 95, passed away at Oakwood West on Friday, Aug. 13, 2010. Marie was born on November 23, 1914, in Elyria, Ohio and graduated from Elyria High School in 1933. On August 19, 1939, Marie was united in marriage to Willis Carvin. They resided in Maywood, California. Willis passed away in June of 1966.  ...

Aug 12, 2010

Stoughton- Richard A. Cross, age 79, passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2010.  He was born on August 15, 1930 to Henry and Catherine (Klein) Cross in Milwaukee.  Richard is survived by three sons, Rick (Jyl) Cross, Jim (Brenda) Cross and Ron Cross; two daughters, Cindy (Mike) Young and Yvonne (Ken) Brawner; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren;...

Aug 12, 2010

DeForest- Francis E. Lockman, age 82, peacefully passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2010, surrounded by his loving family, after a long battle with cancer. Francis was born on August 10, 1928, in Madison, WI, to Everett and Louise (Degenhardt) Lockman. He attended Madison East High School for three years and then transferred to DeForest High School where...

Aug 12, 2010

Stoughton- Lenna May Quam, aged 89, died peacefully on Thursday August 12, 2010 in the Skaalen Home.    She was well known for her decades of individually painted, original Christmas cards and other water-color art.  Lenna was also loved for her impish sense of humor, which she displayed to the very end of her life.   She is survived by her sister,...

Aug 11, 2010

Madison -- ""Lou"" Hannes, age 71, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospital. Lou was an avid Badger fan and loved to spend winters in Florida. He attended University of Wisconsin Extension in Kenosha for 2 years where he was the recipient of the Myron Lowe trophy, a prestigious award for excellence in athletics, leadership and scholarship....

Aug 11, 2010

Verona- Michael M. Pelletter, age 35, passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2010.  He was born in Madison on May 9, 1975 the son of Tony and Jeanne (Malec) Pelletter.  Mike grew up in the Town of Verona and worked for the Parks Department in the City of Fitchburg.  His hobbies included fishing and target shooting.  Mike was an avid...

Aug 11, 2010

DeForest-Jean F. Manke, age 85, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, August 11, 2010.  She was born on July 30, 1925 in DeForest the daughter of Gustave & Frieda (Hummel) Briggeman.  Jean was united in marriage to Walter A. Manke on May 31, 1947 in DeForest.  Jean lived and worked in the DeForest area for her...

Aug 11, 2010

Erwin M. Lichte, age 91, died Wednesday, August 11, 2010 in a local care center.  He was born August 29, 1918, in Winfield  Township, WI, the son of Fredrick and Amelia (Reineke) Lichte.  He was a veteran of WW II having served in the US Army.  Erwin spent most of his life working in areas of farming, Oscar Mayer, the...