Marilyn R. Robinson (Spencer), age 88, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2019. She was born on February 26, 1931 in Milwaukee to Curtis and Virginia (Trepanier) Spencer. Marilyn was raised in Oconto and was a graduate of Oconto High School. She went on to frequently travel, and even up until recently was even discussing plans to travel to India...

Phyllis Louise Reisdorf (Lambrecht) passed peacefully into the next life on Jan.19, 2019, two days after her 97th birthday. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.Phyllis was born and raised in Milwaukee. She graduated from Milwaukee State Teachers' College and taught elementary school in Oakland, CA and Madison where she met the love of her life, Alex...

Peter Castagna was born in San Giuseppe Jato, Sicily, Italy; he passed away on June 25, 2019 in Maplewood, MN. Peter immigrated to the United States in 1951, settled in Madison, WI, and became a proud American Citizen. A life-long tailor, Peter started his apprenticeship at age 7, and continued his profession for the next 85 years. He worked at...

Madison - Suzanne Maillette, loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, died on Jan. 14, 2019, at age 71. A lifelong artist, Suzanne had a passion for beauty in its many forms. Her paintings, although abstract, often reflected her favorite elements of nature, including trees, Sandhill cranes, water, and flowers. Family and faith were two important elements of Suzanne's...

MADISON - Charlotte Miura, known fondly to many of her friends and family as ""Sharlie,"" was an unassuming, caring soul and beloved by many. Sharlie passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Sept. 2, 2016 at 85 years of age. She lived a long and fulfilling life and is survived by her husband Akira Miura, a UW-Madison professor emeritus in East Asian...

Jill Ellen Jaeckle Winters, Madison, 58Jill Jaeckle Winters of Madison, Beloit, and Stoughton passed away on July 21, 2015. She was the daughter of Gerald and Joanne Jaeckle of Beloit and Janesville. Jill was born in Beloit, Wisconsin. She attended public schools through graduation from Beloit Memorial High School in 1975. Jill went on to attend the University of Wisconsin--Madison...

Ronald (Ron) Jacobson of Middleton, Wisconsin departed this world on the Fourth of July, 2019 at the age of 78, having battled Alzheimer's with perseverance and grace, grit and humor. His latter days were spent walking among the residents and in the care of the exceptionally kind and competent staff at Willow Pointe Memory Care in Verona, and the lovely...

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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