Mar 22, 2010

Stoughton- Ruth Miller Wells, age 68, passed away on Monday, March 22, 2010 at HospiceCare in Fitchburg.   She was born in West Bend on April 20, 1941, a daughter of the late Elmer and Meta (Schloemer) Miller.   On September 5, 1964, she was united in marriage to Harold Wells in Columbus, WI. Ruth enjoyed sewing and worked out...

Mar 21, 2010

Patricia Ellerton Duffie, 84, died in Madison on Sunday March 21, 2010. She was born on December 29, 1925, in Albany, N.Y., to Guy Douglas Ellerton and Olive Davison Ellerton. She grew up in Albany, NY, Burlington, VT, and Rensselaer, NY.   Pat initially attended Syracuse University, NY, on a scholarship but transferred to Russell Sage College in Troy, NY,...

Mar 21, 2010

Madison -- Stanley C. DuRose Jr. at the age of 86, passed away at the HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg, WI on Sunday, March 21, 2010.   Stanley was born on October 26, 1923 in Joliet, Montana to Stanley Sr. and Wilhelmena (Zwicky) DuRose.   He and his family moved to Madison in 1926.     Stanley was employed by the...

Mar 20, 2010

Simmie Lee Bryant, Sr., age 79 passed away Saturday, March 20, 2010.Funeral Services will be held at NOON on Friday, March 26, 2010 at Second Baptist Church, 4303 Britta Parkway, Madison. Family will greet friends from 11:00 am until the time of service. Interment with military honors will be in Forest Hill Cemetery.Cress Funeral & Cremation Service6021 University Avenue, Madison(608)...

Mar 19, 2010

Stoughton- Casimir Radecki, age 97, passed away on Friday, March 19, 2010 at the Nazareth House.  He was born on December 7, 1912 the son of Joseph and Katherine (Pagneski) Radecki.  Cas was an avid gardener and enjoyed selling shrubbery to local homeowners.  He is survived by his sister, Veronica Ahrens of California; sister-in-law, Elaine Radecki of Stoughton; and many...

Mar 19, 2010

  Mabel Schultz, age 102, passed away into God's care on Friday, March 19, 2010 at Oakwood Village East.   She was born on May 21, 1907 in the Town of Berry, Cross Plains, the first-born of three daughters to Rudolph and Emma (Redders) Heintz.   The family moved to Madison in her early childhood.  On June 27,1925, she married...

Mar 18, 2010

MARSHALL   KUJATH, RUTH E.   Ruth E. Kujath, age 91, died Thursday, March 18, 2010 in her home.  She was born December 26, 1918, in Madison, the daughter of Ben and Grace (Blucher) Goodwin.  On January 1, 1937, Ruth was united in marriage with Arnold Kujath who preceded her in death in 1998.   Prior to her retirement, Ruth had been employed...

Mar 17, 2010

MADISON - Kathleen Kelley Murphy died Wednesday, March 17, 2010. Survivors include daughters, Maureen (Andy Grange), Bridget (Peter Healy) and Mary Noreen (Bob) Hanson; son, John; grandchildren, Conor, Brandon, Kali Hanson, Margaret, Sarah and Eileen Healy; and sister-in-law, Mrs A.B. Kelley.She was preceded in death by her husband, William Quinn Murphy; her parents; two sisters; and two brothers.A...

Mar 17, 2010

MADISON Following a long struggle with the devastating effects of dementia, Evelyn Leona (Halverson) Rice, age 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 17, 2010, at St. Mary's Care Center in Madison. Dedicated to her family, she was an inspiration to all for her devout faith, love and generosity, and the strength and courage she displayed in battling...

Mar 17, 2010

Cottage Grove-Janet F. Kramer age 93 died March 17, 2010 at Angelus Retirement Communities. Janet was born March 9, 1917 in Chicago, Illinois, the loving daughter of Joseph and Saydie Kramer. Her devoted sisters and best friends were Gladys (Walter) Greenberg and Marcia (Frank) Spector; cousin of Maryann and Tom Bast of Madison and many more cousins as well as...

Mar 16, 2010

MADISON, WI Carolyn died peacefully on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 after making sure that her family was ready to bear the inevitable heartbreak that would follow her passing. Cary was born on February 23, 1926 in Milwaukee to her loving Danish-American parents Kai and Anna Studt.  According to her plethora of stories she had an idyllic youth spending summers with her...

Mar 16, 2010

Madison -- Lorraine Charlotte Hayden, long time local antique dealer sometimes known as the ""Hat Lady"", passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 in Cudahy at the age of 97.   She was born July 12, 1912 in Oconomowoc to Edward and Myrtle (Spence) Hartmann.   She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Fred R.; sons, James...

Mar 16, 2010

Sun Prairie- Kellianne M. Beck, age 31, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at her parent's home in Sun Prairie after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on June 28, 1978 in Dover, NJ. Kellianne was united in marriage with Eric Beck on August 27, 2005 in Madison and this marriage was blessed with the...

Mar 15, 2010

Mar 15, 2010

McFarland- Crystal (Carol) Harriet Helmke Lokken entered her eternal rest March 15, 2010 at the age of 80, having fully embraced the earthly path she both encountered and actively sought.  While her life began and ended in McFarland, Crystal spent most of her adult life in California. There, she joyfully raised her family, creatively taught school, passionately expressed herself in...

Mar 14, 2010

Margaret Rose Gerber Brown, age 87, passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2010. Margaret was born at the family home, Old Murry Cheese Factory, Rusk County to Ernest and Martha (Wyttenbach) Gerber on March 3, 1923.     Margaret received her teaching and nursing degrees at UW Milwaukee and Masters in Education from UW Madison. She married Tom C. Brown...

Mar 14, 2010

Sun Prairie-Our precious angel, Jameson J. Klug, age 1 year passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 14, 2010 in Sun Prairie. He was born on January 17, 2009 in Madison the beloved son of Brian & Sara (Meyers) Klug. Although he lived just a short time, he touched everyone's heart that came into contact with him. Jameson is survived by...

Mar 14, 2010

Waunakee-Henrietta Wipperfurth age 90, died on Sunday, March 14, 2010. She was born on March 18, 1919 to Mathias and Clara (Lenerz) Meffert. She married Victor Wipperfurth on Nov 6, 1941 at St Peter's Catholic Church in Ashton and he preceded her in death on Oct 29, 1963. Henrietta worked for Dr William Marquis for 21 years until he retired....

Mar 13, 2010

Eleanor Bertha (Wiese) Jordan, age 92, died on March 13, 2010 at St. Mary's Care Center.   Eleanor was born on Nov. 2, 1917 in Madison the daughter of Wilbert and Frances (Johnson) Wiese.   She was a graduate of East High School class of 1935.   She worked for Hefty Sales, Manchester Dept. Store, Midwest Ins., and Hausmann Dunn...

Mar 13, 2010

Madison -- Janice M. Houtler, age 87, passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at Oak Park Place in Baraboo from Alzheimers.   She was born on August 22, 19 22 in Poynette , Wisconsin , the daughter of Hubert ""Gramps"" and Joanna A. ""Honey"" (Aeschbacher) Haight.   Janice was united in marriage to the love of her life and...