Andrew R. Dick
Jun 27, 2026
Andrew R. Dick died June 27th in Madison Wisconsin. Born November 19, 1951, Andrew was the second oldest of Adrian and Jeanne Dick’s five children. He remembered his childhood as warm, homey, fun and safe. He was born in Oshkosh WI, and grew up as the family moved from Memphis TN to Hendersonville NC to Glen Ellyn IL, to Centerville...
Carol C. Fauerbach
Jun 26, 2026
Carol Corinne Fauerbach passed away peacefully on June 26, 2026. She was born at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, on November 9, 1949, the daughter of David William and Corinne Carol (Schmitz) Fauerbach. She attended Queen of Peace and Blessed Sacrament Schools and graduated from Edgewood High School in 1968. She attended Milton College and then graduated from UW-Whitewater...
Ellen Ann Rishel
Jun 26, 2026
Ellen Ann Rishel was born February 20, 1961 and moved on from this life June 26, 2026. Ellen was a lifelong resident of Verona. Ellen even spent the last chapter of her life at the same address where her life story began.
Ellen spent more than 30 years working for WPS in Madison, where she took special pride in being a...
Eunice L. Dore
Jun 26, 2026
Eunice Leone Dore passed away on June 26, 2026, at the age of 98 at Talamore Senior Living in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. She was born on August 19, 1927, to J. Leonard and Anna (Johnson) Lake in Hoffman, Minnesota. She was baptized and confirmed in Bethel Lutheran Church and graduated from the Hoffman public school system.
Eunice joined the U.S. Nurse...
Kathleen Skeway
Jun 26, 2026
Remembering and Celebrating Kathleen (Eddy) Skeway
November 16, 1945 – June 26, 2026
Kathleen (Kathy) was born on November 16, 1945 in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. Growing up, she was active in many activities. In high school she was in a marching band, was active in 4H and won awards for her projects, and she played the organ for her church.
She married and went...
Hans A. Rahn
Jun 25, 2026
Hans A. Rahn, age 75, passed away peacefully at home in Madison, Wisconsin, on June 25, 2026.
Hans was born in Racine, Wisconsin, on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1951, to his mother, Loretta Rahn (Gumz), and biological father, Harold Thillemann. He was later adopted by his stepfather, Milton Rahn.
Hans attended West High School and LaFollette High School. Hans would say, however,...
Alan W. Selene
Jun 25, 2026
Alan W. Selene, age 76, of McFarland, WI, passed away peacefully on June 25, following a brief illness, related to long-term health challenges.
Alan was born May 2, 1950 in Des Moines, Iowa to Werner F. Selene and Lois A. Selene (Halferty). The family moved to Hampton in 1954. Alan graduated Hampton Community High School in 1968 and attended Drake University,...
Karen A. Justeson
Jun 24, 2026
Karen A. Justeson, age 82, of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison surrounded by her loving family both in person and on the phone following a 30 year battle with heart disease.
She was born on August 8, 1943 in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of Phyllis J. (Marczewski) and Gerald G. Krueger. In...
Phyllis B. Davis
Jun 24, 2026
Phyllis Bea Davis left this world on June 24, 2026, in Madison, Wisc., at age 77, due to complications of cancer.
Phyllis was born April 28, 1949, in Payne, Ohio, a small farming community in northwestern Ohio, the fourth and youngest child of Leo and Caroline Davis. She grew up on the family farm just outside of Payne, part of a...
Janice Schraufnagel
Jun 23, 2026
Janice L. (Janzen) Schraufnagel
December 11, 1962 – June 23, 2026
Madison, Wisconsin
Janice passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in Madison, Wisconsin. She was 63 years old. She leaves behind a family who loved her deeply, and a community that will not forget her.
Janice was born on December 11, 1962, to Eber and Helen Janzen in Reedsburg,...
Lori Lynn Gilbert
Jun 22, 2026
Lori Lynn Gilbert, age 67, passed away at home June 22, 2026 surrounded by her family. She was born January 2, 1959 the daughter of Kenneth and Shirley Peat in Dodgeville. Lori graduated from Poynette High School. Lori was united in marriage to David Gilbert in Madison on January 21, 1977. She worked in the financial field for over 30+...
Barbara G. Sobol
Jun 22, 2026
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Carol Fisher
Jun 22, 2026
Carol A. Fisher, 92, passed away June 22, 2026. She was born February 1, 1934, the daughter of Arnulf and Ida (Tiedeman) Schwarz. She was a graduate of Middleton High School and the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
She married Thomas R. Fisher on June 17, 1956. They made their home in Beaver Dam, WI, where Carol taught first grade and remedial reading...
Violet Berend
Jun 21, 2026
Violet Berend, age 89, of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 21, 2026.
She will be remembered for her intrepid nature in the face of life’s challenges.
She was born November 6, 1936 in Hull, England, to Harry Carmichael and Gladys Margaret Carmichael. Violet was the ninth of eleven children, and her earliest years were marked by the hardships of...
Sandra Lea Howland
Jun 21, 2026
There is life as it is known from day to day living. Then, there is living, thriving, and leaving your mark. Sandi Chase began living her life and thriving right around the age of 30 when she met her beloved Ricky Howland. Her life before Ricky was hard. Sandi was born on April 26, 1964. She was not real close...
Paula M. Brewster
Jun 20, 2026
Paula Marie Brewster, 75, of Stoughton passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, WI.
Paula was born on January 4, 1951, in Portage, Wis., to Milton and Joyce (Slowey) Loose.
Paula is survived by her sons; Eric (Natalie) Walters, Brett Walters and daughter Lindsey (Bronson) Blum; four grandchildren: Gregory, Rhea, Alyssa and Brayden Walters. Sisters, Sharon (Bob)...
Rose Marie Finfrock
Jun 20, 2026
Rose Marie Finfrock, age 67, of Stoughton, WI, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on June 20th, 2026. Born on June 5th, 1959, Rose lived life to the fullest and never took things too seriously. She will be remembered for her vibrant personality, her love of Betty Boop, classic rock music, and frequent trips to the races.
Rose embraced the complexities of...
Gloria Jean Pumper
Jun 20, 2026
Gloria Jean Pumper, age 84, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, June 20, 2026 while visiting family in Michigan. Gloria was born September 30, 1941, the daughter of Chester and Lillian (Rebstock) Sellin in Milwaukee.
Gloria was a graduate of Beaver Dam High School and later went on to receive her BS from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in Elementary Education. Gloria was united...
Mary Demeter Thurrell
Jun 20, 2026
Mary Demeter Thurrell passed away peacefully at home on June 20th, 2026, at the age of 95. She was born on September 20th, 1930, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Dr. Nicholas Demeter and Elpenike Trahadias. For 54 years, Mary was married to Dr. Richard Thurrell—whom she affectionately called her “best friend, cheerleader, and husband”—until his passing in 2012.
She is survived by...
Lois Ann Endres
Jun 19, 2026
Lois Ann Endres, age 68 passed away on Friday June 19, 2026, at her home in Fitchburg. She was born July 15, 1957, to Harold and Laura (Schwartz) Endres.
Lois graduated from Waunakee High School. For many years she worked for the City of Madison and for the City of Fitchburg. When she retired, she enjoyed dog sitting for many families...