Feb 27, 2009

Carolyn Finkelstein Wilson, affectionately known as Callie, age 89, died peacefully on Friday, Feb 27, 2009, at Four Winds Manor in Verona. Born October 31, 1919 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Ruby (Rosenfeld) and Nathan Finkelstein (who emigrated from Russia at the age of 12). Callie was endowed with musical talent, intellect, wit, and athleticism. Over her...

Feb 27, 2009

Betty B. Shimon, born 7-2-1927, passed away peacefully on Friday February 27, 2009 in Gainesville, Florida.   Betty grew up in South Carolina and went on to college earning her nursing degree.   She met her husband, Robert (Bob), while working as a nurse at Fort Jackson Army base.   She and Bob moved to Madison, WI in 1956 and...

Feb 27, 2009

Madison -- Frederick Charles Ayers, age 88 died Friday, February 27, 2009 at Sebring Assisted Living. Fred was born August 18, 1920 in Madison, the son of Jesse and Ida (Schmale) Ayers. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Walter Ayers. He is survived by nieces Judith Ayers, Susan (Jeffrey Wiles) Ayers and Katie Ayers; grand niece...

Feb 27, 2009

MADISON- John Philip (Phil) Keillor, Jr., age 71, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2009 after suffering severe injuries in a fall while ice skating with his youngest grandchild. Phil was born on May 26, 1937 in Anoka, Minnesota, the first of six children to John and Grace Keillor. After earning a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of...

Feb 25, 2009

William James Drescher, age 90, died on Wed. Feb. 25, 2009 at Wynnwood of Madison West.   He was born on August 20, 1918 in Craig Colorado to Frank Metcalf and Marguerite James Drescher.   He and his three siblings enjoyed a happy childhood on the family ranch.   He graduated from Colorado University in 1940 with an MS in...

Feb 24, 2009

Madison - Bess Gellman Smith, 101 years old, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at Sterling House in Madison, Wisconsin. Bess was born April 26, 1907 in Zhitomer, Russia, the daughter of Eli Gellman and Meta (Belman) Gellman. Bess immigrated in 1909 with her family to Davenport, Iowa where she attended Lincoln School & J.B. Young Intermediate. In...

Feb 24, 2009

Hanson, Rose Ann Stoughton- Rose Ann Hanson, age 71 of Stoughton, passed away at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison on Tuesday, February 24, 2009.   She was born in Stoughton on September 16, 1937, a daughter of Michael and Nora ( McKinney) Fitzgerald.   On December 6, 1958, she was united in marriage to Richard M. Hanson, who preceded her...

Feb 24, 2009

Ruth Emory Allin, age 97, a longtime resident of Madison, WI, passed away on February 24 in Roseville, MN at the Presbyterian Homes of Roseville where she had been living for the past seven years. Ruth was born on April 16, 1911 in Maywood, IL, the daughter of the late Lyndon King Emory and Elizabeth Bishop Emory. She moved to...

Feb 23, 2009

Henderson, Nevada / Madison - Eleanor ""Elie"" Friedman, age 91, of Henderson, Nevada (formerly of Madison) passed away on Monday, February 23, 2009. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Stanleigh Friedman; a sister; and a brother. She is survived by two daughters, JoAnn Salin of Middleton, WI and Marcia Friedman of Henderson, NV; two grandchildren; two great...

Feb 22, 2009

Wenonah Miller- Freeman passed away on Sunday Feb. 22, 2009 . She was born on April 13, 19 55 in Great lakes , IL.   She grew up in Racine , WI .   She graduated from Park high school in 1973.   Wenonah met her future husband James Freeman, the son of O.T. Freeman, in middle school.   They...

Feb 22, 2009

MADISON - Sidney B. Podell, age 88, died peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, February 22, 2009, at the Don and Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Center. Sid was a vibrant, energetic man with a zest for life, multifaceted interests and a wide spectrum of friends. He was a lifelong advocate for peace, equality, justice and the environment. He described himself as...

Feb 21, 2009

Theodore ""Ted"" Losby , age 83, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2009.   He was born March 1925, the son of the late Louis and Emma Losby.   Ted graduated from Sparta High School in 1943 and then entered the Army serving in World War II with the 75th Infantry Division from 1943-1946.   He received his Masters Degree in...

Feb 21, 2009

VERONA-Lois Jane Reimer, age 63, died peacefully on Saturday, February 21, 2009, surrounded by her family and friends. Lois was born on January 29, 1946, in Newark, New Jersey, the daughter of Seymour and Min Raznikov. Lois graduated magna cum laude from the University of Missouri -- St. Louis with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education in 1969. She...

Feb 21, 2009

Stoughton- Donald G. Ramsden, age 93, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2009.  He was born on August 21, 1915, the son of Oscar and Delia (Welke) Ramsden.  Donald worked for the State of Wisconsin until his retirement.  He is survived by his brother, Alvin (Shirley) Ramsden of Stoughton; sister-in-law, Sue Ramsden of Stoughton; and several nieces and nephews.  Donald...

Feb 21, 2009

Stoughton-Melvin ""Mike"" Elvekrog died peacefully at Stoughton Hospital on Saturday, February 21, 2009.   Mike was born to Kristin and Johanna (Lien) Elvekrog on April 11, 1921, the fifth of six children.   Mike farmed all his life in the township of Rutland.   He married Clarice Reigle on September 20, 1975.   Together they enjoyed many years of traveling....

Feb 21, 2009

Stoughton- Clifford Gerald Olson died on Saturday February 21, 2009 at his home in the Town of Dunn at the age of 66.   He was born July 6, 1942 in Long Prairie, MN to Clifford and Ethel Olson of Osakis, MN.   He is survived by his wife Donna M. Sansome Olson, whom he married in St. Paul, MN...

Feb 20, 2009

Feb 20, 2009

Stoughton- Lorraine T. Ward, age 95, died peacefully at the Skaalen Home in Stoughton on Friday, February 20, 2009.   She was born on July 27, 1913 in Milwaukee.   Lorraine was the daughter of the late Floyd and Edith (Baumgarten) Thomas.   The Thomas family were longtime residents of Stoughton.   She graduated from the Stoughton schools.   Furthering...

Feb 19, 2009

STOUGHTON- Wayne Jesse Buss, age 73, died on Thursday, February 19, 2009 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. Wayne was born on January 8, 1936 in Withee, Wisconsin a son of the late William & Amanda (Jesse) Buss. He was a 1954 graduate of Madison East High School and was married to the former Joan Johnson on July 16,...

Feb 19, 2009

  Sun Prairie- Ryan Edward Davidson on Thursday, February 19, 2009, on his 16th birthday, the angels came and guided Ryan home.  While resting comfortably and with his family nearby, his 9 year battle with brain cancer ended.  And although his shell here on earth failed him much too early, his spirit is strong and will continue to live on in...