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

Dr. Werner Edmund Fritz Langheim, husband, father, surgeon and friend, died peacefully on July 29, 2019. Born in Berlin in 1928 as the only child of Leo and Frieda, he led a life near bursting with experiences, from escaping Russian-occupied Berlin beneath a train, to opening the first private neurosurgical practice in Madison. His early schooling was in Berlin and,...

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Bernadine M. Knocke (nee Tackowiak) 1933-2019 On Thursday July 18, 2019, Bernadine M. Knocke, wife, mother, daughter, and sister; passed away peacefully at the age of 86. She was a long time resident of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. Bernadine was born April 28, 1933 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Valentine and Mary Ann Tackowiak. Bernadine was always thankful and felt blessed growing...

CROSS PLAINS - Vivian Burrow-Miracle, age 78, passed away Thursday, February 28, 2019, peacefully with her family at her side. She was born on February 4, 1941, in Tomah, WI, the daughter of Alfred and Edna Linder. She is survived by her children, Donna (Norman) Watchpocket, Lisa (Shawn) Aeschlimann, Tina Burrow; 9 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren; two sisters, Marguerite Williams...

Madison - Alexander Heller, age 62, died unexpectedly in June 2015. He was born in New York and moved to Madison at the age of 4. He attended Odana, Cherokee and West High. He graduated from Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia where he studied bassoon. He was part of the NYC classical music scene in the 70's. For the...

February 1954 - April 2019Although obituaries usually inspire tears; some dear souls want only and ever to inspire joy and mindfulness. To all who knew and loved her, Cynthia was the brightest star, the softest landing, and greatest giver of love. Her smile, her laughter, her warmth, her humor, and her generous spirit would simply light up a room. Cynthia's...

McFarland - Rachel Bryanna Tomlin, age 56, passed away at her home on January 19, 2016. She was born on March 19, 1959 in Red Lake Falls, Minnesota.Rachel earned her Bachelor degree in Elective Studies, Science Degree, and a Nursing Degree. She served in the US Air Force and Army Reserve and worked at the FDA in WA. Employed at...

Marian Jean Schuelke Swoboda, born in Brigham Township, daughter of the late William and Florence Eveland Schuelke, passed peacefully on November 13, 2013 at Hearthstone Care Center, Woodstock, IL. She married John J. Swoboda of Madison Wisconsin on August 18, 1949 and made Madison their home until moving to Vermont Twsp.in 1975. Marian and John had a lifelong passion for...

Gary R. Edge, a lifelong resident of Madison, died on September 24, 2018, surrounded by love, at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg. Born to Carlos and Marion Edge in 1947, he enjoyed an adventurous childhood in ""the Bush"" neighborhood and beyond. He served in the U.S. Army for two years before joining Madison Metro Transit, a job he appreciated and was...

Barbara J. Hashagen Thomas, 75, of Madison, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on September 7, 2012 at Agrace HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg.Born in Kansas City, MO, she was the daughter of Richard O. Hashagen, a career U.S. Army officer, and Geraldine E. Hashagen, a registered nurse. She was the oldest of three children, with two younger brothers....