Oct 13, 2009

Madison -- Shirley J. Ossmann, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at St. Mary's Hospital.   She now joins her beloved husband, Ken, who passed away three years before her.   Shirley June Wegner was born on February 12, 1922 in Prairie du Sac, WI, the daughter of Floyd and Emma (Preuss) Wegner.   When she was...

Oct 13, 2009

Madison - ""Dr. Will"", (William Frederick) Fey passed away on October 13, 2009, in the company of his immediate family and loving Hospice team in Madison Wisconsin. He was 87. His original obituary may be found at the Cress Funeral Home website. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 28, from 7-9pm at the FIRST UNITARIAN SOCIETY, 900 University Bay Drive in...

Oct 12, 2009

MARSHALL   COOLEY, LORAYNE D.   LoRayne D. Cooley, age 62, died Monday, October 12, 2009 in her home.  She was born January 31, 1947, in Richland Center, the daughter of Harvey and Neva (Hughbanks) Davis.  LoRayne had been employed by the IRS  for 22 years, prior to her retirement.  LoRayne loved reading, crocheting, baking, camping and playing cards.     Survivors include...

Oct 12, 2009

Nan Elifritz,   age 79, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, October 12, 2009.   She was born on October 8, 1930 the daughter of John and Mildred ( Livermore) Gundlach, in Madison.   Nan lived in Plainfield and Neenah until she moved back to Madison to attend the University of Wisconsin.   She lived most of her adult...

Oct 11, 2009

Madison -- Carol D. Betts, age 84, died on Sunday, October 11, 2009 at Hospice surrounded by her family. She was born on August 19, 1925 to Richard and Viola (Crase) Dietzman in Platteville. Carol graduated from Livingston High School and went on to attend Madison Business College. Carol was united in marriage to George Franklin Betts in June of...

Oct 11, 2009

Oct 11, 2009

Robert R. Halford, 57 of Waunakee died peacefully at home on Sunday Oct 11, 2009. He was born on Jan 29, 1952 to George and Gertrude (Doherty) Helford at St Michaels Hospital in Stevens Point, WI. Robert worked for the Marc Center for 30 years located in Mt Horeb. He enjoyed playing many rounds of golf, playing sheep head in...

Oct 10, 2009

Madison - Roger Williams, age 89, passed away peacefully at his home on October 10, 2009. He was born on January 31, 1920, to Earl and Clara Williams, and was the youngest of 7 children. He was a veteran of World War II and served his county in the infantry in the South Pacific.On return from the service Roger worked...

Oct 10, 2009

Madison -- John L. Fox, age 68, died peacefully on Saturday, October 10, 2009 at HospiceCare Inc. surrounded by family and friends, after a valiant 2 year battle with cancer. He was born on November 20, 1940 to Melvin and Evelyn (Burch) Fox. John has been a lifelong resident of Madison. He graduated from West High School, and received a...

Oct 10, 2009

Ann Graves, age 77, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2009 in Oregon, WI.   She was born in Columbus, Ohio on May 11, 1932, the daughter of Arthur M. and Josephine (Blacksten) Hoover.   On November 25, 1953, she was united in marriage to Lynn Graves, Jr.   Together, the established Trommel Shepherds.   Ann is survived by her...

Oct 9, 2009

Naomi A. Bultman, age 71 of Stoughton, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2009 at Stoughton Hospital.   She was born in Merrill on June 30, 1938, a daughter of Ernest and Edna (Hannemann) Zemke.   On August 9, 1958 she was united in marriage to Rollie H. Bultman.   Naomi worked for many years as an LPN at Skaalen...

Oct 9, 2009

Anita  (Prinz) Thorstad, age 93, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 9, 2009 at St. Mary's Care Center in Madison.   She was born on May 24, 1916, the daughter of Henry J. and Bertha R. (Ritter) Prinz in Brooklyn, New York.   She was united in marriage to Clarence J. Thorstad on September 5, 1936.   Anita found her...

Oct 8, 2009

Mary Ada Hibma Erickson passed away peacefully October 8, 2009, at the age of 97. Mary was born at home in Madison, Wisconsin, on June 23, 1912, to parents Otto Hibma and Ida van der Meij Hibma, both of whom were Dutch immigrants.   She was raised and educated in Madison, attending   Randall Elementary School, Central High School, and...

Oct 8, 2009

Mary Ellen ""Mel"" Beach Ela, age 88, passed away on Thursday Oct. 8, 2009 at Oakwood Village East.             Mary Ellen was born on January 13, 1921 in Rock Island, Illinois the only child of Irene Worcester and Floyd Eugene Thompson.   Floyd was then the Chief Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court.   Mel moved to Chicago with her...

Oct 8, 2009

Madison -- Dorothy M. Fisher, age 78, died peacefully at her home on Thursday, October 8, 2009. She was born on April 17, 1931 to J. Larson and G. Tripp. Dorothy attended Sun Prairie High School, and worked for Goodwill Industries. Dorothy is survived by her four children, Donna, Diane, David and Darlene; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in...

Oct 6, 2009

Madison -- Mable E. Styles, age 90, passed away on Tues. Oct. 6, 2009. Mable was a founding member of SS Morris AME Church and long time Madison resident. Mable is survived by her God-daughter Linda (Jerome) and family, Sharisse, Jay and Alleanah. She was preceded in death by her husband Emery and daughter, Pat Conner-Styles. There will be a...

Oct 6, 2009

Sun Prairie -James Frank Klosky, age 72, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2009, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. He was born on August 29, 1937, in Milwaukee, WI the son of William and Phyllis (Siejkowski) Klosky. James served his country in the Air Force. He spent most of his life as a salesman in the automobile industry.

James is survived...

Oct 5, 2009

Janet Austrian Fisher, 91, beloved wife, devoted sister and adored aunt, left this world and joined her beloved husband on October 5, 2009. Janet was born on January 17, 1918, in Baltimore, Maryland to Dr. Charles Robert Austrian, an infectious diseases expert at Johns Hopkins University, and Florence Hochschild Austrian, an artist. She attended Bennington College for her undergraduate education...

Oct 4, 2009

Irene Adeline Feggestad Hardie, age 87, left her earthly journey peacefully at home onSunday, October 4, 2009. She was born January 2, 1922 in Edgerton, Wisconsin to Alfred and Helga (Olson)Feggestad, who preceded her in death. Her journey took her from Stoughton High School to the University of Wisconsin - School of Nursing, from which she graduated with high honors...

Oct 4, 2009

Madison - Judith L. Peshek, age 68 passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 4, 2009 at Oakwood Nursing Home.     She was born on December 09, 1940 in Madison, Wisconsin to the parents of James F. and Alice M. Peshek and grew up in the Sunset Village neighborhood on Owen Street.   Judy lived her entire life in Madison...