Albert "Al" Johnson

Apr 8, 2023

SUN PRAIRIE—Albert “Al” L. Johnson, age 73, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Home Again Memory Care from complications of Alzheimer’s.  He was born on December 18, 1949 in Berlin, Wisconsin to Allen “Swede” and June (Malnory) Johnson.

Al grew up in Redgranite, Wisconsin with four brothers: Gary (Mary), Stanley, Gene (Debbie), and Robert (Millie);...

Dorothy Mansfield

Apr 7, 2023

Dorothy A. Mansfield died on April 7, 2023. She passed away peacefully at Homestead Care Center in Waunakee after a long struggle with dementia.

Dorothy spent the majority of her work years as an outstanding teacher in the California School system. It was there she met the man she loved - -a fellow teacher, Bill Mansfield. They...

Richard Hegge

Apr 7, 2023

MADISON- Richard Hegge, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2023.  He was born on March 4, 1941 in Madison, Wisconsin at St. Mary’s hospital to John J. Hegge and Bernadine Briggs Hegge.  

Richard was a Sergeant in the Army from 1962-1965 in Strasburg, Germany where he was in charge of the maintenance of tanks & other army vehicles.  While on...

Robert "Bob" Simon

Apr 7, 2023

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Robert “Bob” Simon, our loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was a friend to all whose lives he touched. Bob left us on Friday, April 7, 2023 at St. Mary’s Hospital after fighting a 16-year battle with various cancers. He had the support of many very fine doctors...

Jan Mcginley

Apr 7, 2023

Jan McGinley passed away on April 7, 2023, at Skaalen Home.   She is survived by her husband, Jim, daughter Kathleen (Bruce), and 4 granddaughters.   She is preceded in death by her son, Kevin.   A Private Mass was held.

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Richard Glover

Apr 7, 2023

Richard Glover, 72, of Madison, WI, died peacefully on April 7, 2023, at his home after a brave and courageous journey with cancer.

Rich was born in Chicago, IL on January 28, 1951, to William and Michalina (Samborski) Glover. He graduated from Central High School in Salem, WI. His post-secondary education began with a Bachelor of Arts...

Anita Ashworth

Apr 6, 2023

Anita C. Ashworth went to be with our Lord and Savior early Thursday morning, April 6th, 2023. She had just become a resident at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg, where she spent just over 12 hours, before passing away peacefully with her husband at her side. She had spent the last 6 months battling a very aggressive form of...

Scott Kramer

Apr 6, 2023

Scott P. Kramer, age 82, died on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at UW-Hospital.  He was born on November 9, 1940 in Madison, the son of George and Ruth (Jones) Kramer.  He married Margaret E. Leuenberger in Belleville, WI on August 26, 1961.

Scott graduated from Shattuck School (Faribault, MN) in 1958.  He was a Beta Gamma Sigma...

Richard Spivey

Apr 6, 2023

Richard Lee Spivey, 74, passed away peacefully in the early morning of April 6th at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, WI.  Richard was born November 1st, 1948, in Kankakee, Illinois to Melvin and Mardell Spivey. After graduating Bishop McNamara High School in 1966, he went onto Illinois State University, where he graduated in 1971 with a bachelor’s...

Natalie Tinkham

Apr 6, 2023

Natalie Ann Tinkham, longtime resident of Madison and career librarian at the Madison Public Library, died of natural causes on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at Hebron Oaks SNF in Madison, WI. Born April 25, 1932 in Green Lake County, she was 3 weeks shy of her 91st birthday. Natalie graduated Cum Laude from UW-Madison (1953).  She traveled the world,...

Karen Cook

Apr 5, 2023

McFarland - Karen Mallow Cook, age 54, passed away on Wednesday April 5, 2023. She was lovingly surrounded by her family at home in McFarland. Karen fought a valiant battle against an aggressive and inoperable cancer. Karen is survived by her husband Dane, daughters Abbie and Megan, sister Barbara, brothers Casey and Tom, father Glenn, and many loving aunts,...

Mary Kruschek

Apr 5, 2023

Mary Ann (Duerst) Kruschek of Waunakee, WI passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023. She was born November 9, 1939 in Berlin, WI, daughter of Hervey and Katherine (Skibba) Duerst. She married Gervase Kruschek on January 30, 1960.

Mary loved talking with people and spent a long career in retail sales, starting when she was a teenager at...

Lois Hill

Apr 5, 2023

Lois H. Hill passed away peacefully on April 5, 2023. She was born in Oak Park, IL, and attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she met her husband to be, Don, who preceded her in death. They raised their family first in Carpentersville, and then West Dundee. She is survived by her daughter Barbara of Sun Prairie, WI, and...

Harry Hegna

Apr 4, 2023

While our hearts may be broken, shouts of joy welcomed Harry Robert Hegna home on April 4, 2023, at the age of 87.

And joy is exactly what Harry got out of life.

One of his greatest joys was his wife of 63 years, Nancy (nee Keppler), whom he married on June 13, 1959. They...

Nirthika Sivakumar

Apr 4, 2023

Nirthika “Nirmi” Sivakumar, 39, of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away on April 4th, 2023, surrounded by the love and prayer of family and friends. She was born in Sri Lanka on June 12th, 1983, to loving parents Vijai and Sivakumar. Upon graduation from Madison Memorial High School in 2001, she attended the University of Wisconsin- Madison earning a Bachelor of...

Norbert Kramer

Apr 4, 2023

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Norbert Justin Kramer, world traveler, bon vivant and all-around friendly fellow, died peacefully on April 4, 2023, in Madison, WI under the care of Agrace Hospice.

Norbert was born on March...

Richard "Dick" Guyot

Apr 4, 2023

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Duane Somerville

Apr 3, 2023

Duane K. Somerville, 91, passed away Monday, April 3, 2023 at Agrace HospiceCare, Fitchburg. He was born August 21, 1931, the son of Robert Earl and Ruth Mae (Glennie) Somerville. Duane grew up on a North Bend, Wisconsin farm. He attended the Mill Creek School in North Bend and graduated from Melrose High School in 1949.

After...

Howard (Butch) Gafke

Apr 3, 2023

Howard E. Gafke, (Butch) age 84 of Belleville, logged his last mile on April 3, 2023. He was born on May 1, 1938, at home in Basco, WI.  He was the son of Edward and Clara Gafke. He married Alice Goad on July 2, 1960, in Madison.

Howard was a long-distance truck driver. He began his career...

Dennis Chadwick

Apr 2, 2023

Dennis G Chadwick, age 74, passed away at UW Hospital on April 2, 2023.  He was born on February 27, 1949, in Columbus, WI to Gerald and Helen (Suchomel) Chadwick.

Denny graduated from Deerfield High School where he was a member of the FFA, excelled and loved playing football and was Homecoming King. Denny and Betty made...