May 31, 2010

Stoughton- Richard Edwards, dearly loved father, brother and friend, peacefully passed away on Monday, May 31, 2010 in his home from natural causes.   Richard was born in Madison on October 10, 1949, the son of Arnold and Alice Edwards.   He graduated from Deerfield High School in 1967.   Richard attended and graduated from Milton College with a degree in...

May 31, 2010

Madison - Keith F Eastmead, age 51 passed away peacefully on Monday May 31st 2010 at Loyola Hospital in Chicago due to a long term health issue. He was born in Plainfield NJ on December 25, 1958, to Cora Lee Seabon and Benjamin Franklin Eastmead. Keith graduated from Somerset Academy in Warren NJ, 1977. Keith lived a life full of...

May 31, 2010

McFarland- Rebecca M. Shefchek, age 45, died on Monday, May 31, 2010 as a result of an automobile accident.  She was born in Madison on June 26, 1964, the daughter of Robert and Shirley (Schadt) Anderson.  On December 27, 1987 Rebecca married Joseph Shefchek in Estes Park, Colorado.  She was an avid skier and runner and participated in many marathons. ...

May 30, 2010

Joseph C. Joe' Kroda, age 71, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2010 after a valiant battle with cancer and shingles.   He was born on August 19, 1938 in Brockett, North Dakota, the son of Joseph and Sadie Kroda.   Joe was united in marriage to Mary Ganser on June 25, 1960 and though just shy of 50 years...

May 30, 2010

Barbara J. Seekins, age 76, died Sunday, May 30, 2010 at home.  She was born November 20, 1933, in Phoenix City, Alabama, the daughter of John and Opal (Smiley) Pierce.    Survivors include a brother Gethlyn (Ruth) Gardner, Jr. of Centerville, TN; a sister Montez (George) Wilson of Dickson, TN; a son-in-law Joseph Burns of Madison; stepmother Edna Gardner of...

May 30, 2010

Mary Lou Erickson, age 81, of Madison, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2010, at HospiceCare.  She was born on March 15, 1929 in Madison, WI to Merlyn and Berdella (Muehlenbruch) Sachtjen.  She was the oldest girl of seven children.  Mary helped care for her younger siblings before her own marriage.  She married Rodney J. Erickson on January 14, 1951...

May 29, 2010

Charles Erik Chuck' Sagen, age 53, passed away at UW Hospital in Madison on Saturday, May 29, 2010.   He was born in Milwaukee on November 9, 1956, a son of Clifford Kip' and Ruth (Hougan) Sagen.   Chuck graduated from Stoughton High School in 1975, where he wrestled on the varsity team.   He worked on the family farm,...

May 29, 2010

Janesville / Madison -- Arlene Jerdee (Mickelson) passed away from natural causes Saturday, May 29, 2010 at Mercy Hospital in Janesville. She was born September 7, 1930 in Madison. Arlene was raised in Madison and lived in the area most of her 79 years. She graduated from East High School in 1948 and attended nursing school at Methodist. Arlene married...

May 29, 2010

May 28, 2010

Julius Miller, age 94, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 28,2010 at Sebring Assisted Care Residence where he was cared for by loving staff and Hospice. He was born Oct 8,1915 in   New York City to Sadie and Isador Miller.   He graduated from De Witt Clinton High School in 1932.   He married Dorothy Schackter of Madison on...

May 28, 2010

Madison - Doris Mae Jordan, age 84, passed away peacefully Friday, May 28, 2010 at Oakwood Village West. Doris was born on October 21, 1925 in Madison, Wisconsin. She was baptized, educated, married and remained a committed member of St. Patrick's Parish in Madison throughout her life. As a young girl, Doris walked Father Knox to school each morning; as...

May 27, 2010

The world lost some of its beauty the afternoon of May 27, 2010, when LaVerne Marie ""Bee"" Hart left us at age 91 to join her husband, son, parents, and other beloved family members in heaven. Her daughter was with her as she took her final breaths at the Don and Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Center. Bee was born in Madison...

May 27, 2010

Charles F. Eikel III passed away on May 27th, 2010 of complications due to ALS ( Lou Gehrig's disease). Chuck was born in New Orleans, LA to Charles Jr. and Eunice (Cunningham) Eikel on January 11th 1940. Chuck graduated from Madison West High School in 1957, earned a degree from UW Platteville, and a Masters from West Chester University near...

May 27, 2010

Madison, Wisc. / Hartford, Conn. - John Mars Newlands died on Thursday, May 27, 2010, at St. Mary's Care Center in Madison. He was born on July 29, 1918 in Hartford, Connecticut to James Andrew and Alice Cary Newlands.

John served in World War II in the US Army as a Staff Sergeant. He used his education in Mathematics and German...

May 27, 2010

Franklin Donald Ralph passed away in his sleep, Thursday, May 27, 2010, at age 95, at Heartland Country Village in Black Earth.

Franklin Donald Ralph was born on Feb. 27, 1915, in Cuba City, to parents, Franklin and Mary Amelia (Gibson) Ralph. Donald moved to Lancaster in 1920 and graduated from Lancaster High School in 1933, where he played varsity basketball...

May 27, 2010

Madison - Paul Shaw passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2010 at HospiceCare. He was born on January 11, 1938 in Stoughton. He was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Paul was a writer, editor and publisher. Paul is survived by his partner, Kris Paprocki; two brothers, Patrick Shaw and Gerald Shaw; and long-time friends. Special thanks to Care...

May 26, 2010

Sun Prairie -- Lonnie Lee Smith Jr., age 37, departed this life on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at St. Mary's Emergency Center in Sun Prairie.   He was born on April 8, 1973 in Osceola , Arkansas , the son of Loretta M. Walker-Smith and Lonnie Lee Smith Sr.   He confessed a hope in Christ at an early age,...

May 25, 2010

MADISON -Mae Nelson, age 92, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 25 in her home at Oakwood Village West.

She was born on a dairy farm in Wilton, Wisconsin on October 23, 1917, the fourth and youngest child of John and Alma Thurow. Upon graduation from Sparta BusinessCollege in 1936 she came to Madison and was employed by the federal government....

May 24, 2010

Virginia Beach, VA / Madison, WI - Josephine Proudfit Lobb Clarke, a daughter of the late Mary M. Lobb and John C. Lobb, died May 24, 2010, inVirginia Beach, Virginia, after a brave battle with cancer. She was born in Rochester, Minnesota, then attended Randall School in Madison and graduated from West High in 1955. She attended the University of...

May 23, 2010

Fred E. Theiler   Madison - Fred E. Theiler, age 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 23nd, 2010 at Oakwood Lutheran Home after a long battle with prostate cancer.   He was born August 14th, 1921 in Monroe , WI , the son of Fritz and Frieda (Hugli) Theiler.   He attended New Glarus High School graduating in 1939....