Joseph Hesse, a true Renaissance man, died peacefully embraced by the love of family and friends. He died as he lived, with integrity, peace, love, and dignity.Born in Flush, KS, he attended schools in Flush and Topeka, graduating from Kansas State University with a Master's in French. He taught French, German and History at Stoughton High School for 30 years,...

In Loving Memory ofWilliam F. Reynolds Jr. (Bill), 81 years, October 7, 2019Henrietta J. Reynolds (Joy), 80 years, October 13, 2019Bill and Joy Reynolds were raised in Madison, met while attending Madison Central High School and became high school sweethearts. After graduating, they made the decision to spend the rest of their lives together, and on October 25th, 1958 were...

Janet Vivian (Hedstrom) Eubanks, beloved sister, aunt, and sister-in-law, passed away peacefully the evening of July 25, 2022, at Brookdale Madison West.

She was born in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, on February 1 st , 1943, to Olga and Elmer Hedstrom.  She graduated as valedictorian in 1961 from Rhinelander Union High School and went on to Luther College, Decorah,...

DEFOREST/DANE-Pat Hyslop, formerly of DeForest, born and raised in Dane, has died at age 74, following an extended illness. Upon the death of her husband in July of 2012, she moved to Kentucky to be nearby and attended to by her brother, Bill, during her difficult, final years. Pat graduated from Lodi H.S. in 1961, attended Whitewater University, and was...

Madison - Dennis W. Gates, age 69, passed away peacefully on the morning of September 24, 2018 at the U.W. Hospital. He was born on October 29, 1948 in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Herbert and Shirley Gates. Dennis graduated from Iowa State University with a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics. He would go on to work for AMS in...

Madison- Sam Jacobs died on December 22nd at Agrace Hospice. He was 94.Sam was born in Lodz, Poland. A Holocaust survivor, he immigrated to the United States in 1949, along with his young bride, Rachel. They settled in Pittsburgh, PA, and later in the New York City metropolitan area. For decades Sam was a New York City taxi driver and...

Nathalie “Emery” Turnquist was born without a heartbeat on February 18, 2022. Born at 38 weeks, she weighed 6 lbs 6 oz and was 20 inches long. She is the beloved daughter of Tait and Nathalie “Christine,” and adored little sister to Cole.

Her big brother Cole made sure she knew how loved she was each and...

Jeanne Beckman passed away August 2, 2019 after a long and full life. She was born in 1929 in Salem SD, to Herb and Josie Willoughby, then later moved to Howard SD where she grew up along with her sisters Joanne and Jerilyn. Jeanne met her future husband Robert Beckman while attending the University of South Dakota. They worked during...

MADISONPablo Meyer died unexpectedly in his home on July 30, 2017.Pablo was born in Madison in October of 1949 to Paul and Victoria Meyer. He was a UW-Madison graduate (sociology), and a successful roofer for over 40 years. Pablo lived life to its fullest in Madison and beyond. He was part of the original staff at the Cardinal Bar where...

Grant William Swalls, beloved first-born son of Kyle and Renee Swalls, went to be with the Lord on July 4, 2019. He was then born on July 5th at Meriter Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. Grant was dearly loved by all his family and family friends, who prayed for him relentlessly during his difficult time before birth. He is survived by...

Carol Jean RayomeCarol Jean Rayome, loving mother, grandmother, and sister passed away January 13, 2019 at the age of 85.Jean was born in Wisconsin Rapids, WI in 1933 to Irene and Walter Hinz. In 1951, she graduated from John Edwards High School, Port Edwards, WI. Jean began a nursing career at University of Wisconsin Hospital, Madison, WI shortly after graduating...

Barbara Wolfson, born to Chicago's Ben and Anne Levitan, married Marvin Wolfson, the dearest of husbands, 69 years ago. Marv and Barbara professed their love to each other daily. Raising a family in Winnetka, Illinois, they later made a home in Spring Green, Wisconsin.Though preceded in death by parents, sisters, Judith and Gladys, and beloved son, James, to the end,...

Barbara Voelker died Saturday, March 12, 2022.

Barbara provided a lifetime of work with children including environmental education. Her spouse Mary Hampton suggests memorials to Goodman Community Center - Early Childhood Education.

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Madison - Dan McKinley, ""Danno,"" age 59. passed away Saturday morning, March 5, 2011 due to liver disease.   Danno had a short life but it was filled with many different adventures.  He attended UW-Platteville, worked at Wick Homes, married Debbie Hahn with whom he had a daughter Kelly, and served in the US Army where he was stationed in Germany. ...

MADISON-Dr. Daniel Hartig passed away at home from cancer on Tuesday, August 1, 2017. He was the son of Laurie Hartig of Green Bay, WI and Richard Hartig of Ft. Collins, CO. Dan spent most of his formative years in Green Bay where he graduated from high school. He received his Bachelor's degree from UW-Eau Claire, moved to the Madison...

Judith ""Judy"" M. Sandberg, age 72, died from injuries sustained as the result of an accident at her home in 2011. She was born August 19, 1938, the daughter of William and Elaine (Kitze) Piltz in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Judy graduated from West High School in 1956, and from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1960. She was united in marriage...

McFarland- The most beautiful love story, heaven gained two angels. Richard “Peanuts” Eith, age 87, passed away from heart failure at his home on Saturday, March 11, 2023. The next day, his beloved wife Elizabeth “Lizz” suffered a massive stroke. On Thursday March 16, 2023 she passed away at St. Mary’s Hospital. Lizz was 84. They met in high...

Cecil W Johnson, age 95, formally of Milwaukee, WI. passed away on February 13, 2019 at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg WI.Cecil was born in Chippewa Falls, WI. The son of Edward and Marie Johnson. A veteran of WWII, he was stationed in England where he met his wife of 73 years, Kathleen. After the war, they returned to Chippewa...

Sun PrairieJakov Uremovic, age 86, died peacefully holding his wife's hand early Christmas morning at home, Monday, December 25, 2017. He was born October 10, 1931 in Baljevac, Croatia, son of Petar and Milka (Kokotovic) Uremovic. As a young man, Jakov served in the Yugoslav Navy and later learned his trade as a carpenter. At the age of 25, he,...

Middleton - Eva Bong, age 75, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2019 at Agrace HospiceCare. She is survived by her children and 4 grandchildren. Eva was preceded in death by her husband Gerald Bong and her eldest son Donald Bong.As per Eva's wish no services will be held.Winn-Cress