Obituaries

Donald "Butch" Jensen

Donald "Butch" Jensen

Jan 31, 2010

Janesville-Donald “Butch”L. Jensen, age 65, passed away January 31, 2010 at Mercy Hospital in Janesville . He was born January 17, 1945 in Janesville, WI to Donald Sr.and Selma (Punzel) Jensen. He was employed at General Motors for thirty years before retiring in 1997. Donald is survived by his wife Rosanne E.(Laughlin) Jensen of Janesville, WI; his children, Tina...

Lor Thao

Lor Thao

Jan 28, 2010

SUN PRAIRIE – Lor Thao, age 52 of Sun Prairie, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010 from an accident while he was working. He was born on June 16, 1957 in Laos, the son of Sia Fong Thao and Sia Vue Thao. Lor came to the United States in 1976 as a refugee from Laos. He attended school...

Lor Thao

Lor Thao

Jan 28, 2010

SUN PRAIRIE – Lor Thao, age 52 of Sun Prairie, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010 from an accident while he was working. He was born on June 16, 1957 in Laos, the son of Sia Fong Thao and Sia Vue Thao. Lor came to the United States in 1976 as a refugee from Laos. He attended school...

Harold R. Berg

Harold R. Berg

Jan 24, 2010

MADISON – Harold R. Berg, passed away peacefully early Sunday evening January 24, 2010, at the Veteran’s hospital in Madison. His loving wife Dolores of 68 years was at his side, along with many family members. Harold was born Feb. 27, 1921 in Appleton, Wis. Harold immensely enjoyed music, participating in the choir and playing the organ many years...

Harold R. Berg

Harold R. Berg

Jan 24, 2010

MADISON – Harold R. Berg, passed away peacefully early Sunday evening January 24, 2010, at the Veteran’s hospital in Madison. His loving wife Dolores of 68 years was at his side, along with many family members. Harold was born Feb. 27, 1921 in Appleton, Wis. Harold immensely enjoyed music, participating in the choir and playing the organ many years...

Peter Lemmerhirt

Peter Lemmerhirt

Jan 19, 2010

MADISON – Peter Eric William Lemmerhirt, age 52 of Madison, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010. Peter was born Feb. 28, 1957 in Kohler, Wis., the son of the late Richard and Alice (Bassmann) Lemmerhirt. Peter was a 1975 graduate of Kohler High School. He studied at the University of Wisconsin-Sheboygan and later graduated from the University...

Peter Lemmerhirt

Peter Lemmerhirt

Jan 19, 2010

MADISON – Peter Eric William Lemmerhirt, age 52 of Madison, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010. Peter was born Feb. 28, 1957 in Kohler, Wis., the son of the late Richard and Alice (Bassmann) Lemmerhirt. Peter was a 1975 graduate of Kohler High School. He studied at the University of Wisconsin-Sheboygan and later graduated from the University...

Donna J. Smith

Donna J. Smith

Jan 13, 2010

Private services will be held. Memorials may be made to Hospice Inc. When we are gone, and people weep for us and grieve, let it be because we touched their lives with beauty and simplicity. Let it not be said that life was good to us , but, rather, we were good to life. We love and miss you...

Donna J. Smith

Donna J. Smith

Jan 13, 2010

Private services will be held. Memorials may be made to Hospice Inc. When we are gone, and people weep for us and grieve, let it be because we touched their lives with beauty and simplicity. Let it not be said that life was good to us , but, rather, we were good to life. We love and miss you...

Marilyn C. Smith

Marilyn C. Smith

Jan 9, 2010

SAUK CITY/VEROAN - Marilyn Carol Smith, age 61 of Sauk City and Verona, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 9, 2010 at St. Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by her family, which she loved dearly. She was born, January 10, 1948 in Madison, the daughter of Jack and Mary (Maloney) Wardle. She grew up in Madison attending St. James Catholic School...

Marilyn C. Smith

Marilyn C. Smith

Jan 9, 2010

SAUK CITY/VEROAN - Marilyn Carol Smith, age 61 of Sauk City and Verona, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 9, 2010 at St. Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by her family, which she loved dearly. She was born, January 10, 1948 in Madison, the daughter of Jack and Mary (Maloney) Wardle. She grew up in Madison attending St. James Catholic School...

Wilbert Roy Wenger

Wilbert Roy Wenger

Jan 9, 2010

MIDDLETON – Wilbert Roy Wenger, age 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010 at HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born on Feb. 27, 1919. Wilbert is survived by his son, Dale (Judy) Wenger, of Cottage Grove, and his daughter, Jo Wenger of Tallahassee, Fl.; grandchildren and great grandchildren. A celebration of Wilbert’s life will be held at...

Wilbert Roy Wenger

Wilbert Roy Wenger

Jan 9, 2010

MIDDLETON – Wilbert Roy Wenger, age 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010 at HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born on Feb. 27, 1919. Wilbert is survived by his son, Dale (Judy) Wenger, of Cottage Grove, and his daughter, Jo Wenger of Tallahassee, Fl.; grandchildren and great grandchildren. A celebration of Wilbert’s life will be held at...

Henry C. Eichhorn

Henry C. Eichhorn

Jan 2, 2010

MADISON - Henry C. Eichhorn of Madison, WI, passed away at home on 2 January 2010 after a short illness. He was born in Baltimore, MD, on 29 May 1920. Since a youth, Henry (better known as Ike) was greatly interested in biology and classical music. He was very active in the Natural History Society of Maryland. After completing...

Henry C. Eichhorn

Henry C. Eichhorn

Jan 2, 2010

MADISON - Henry C. Eichhorn of Madison, WI, passed away at home on 2 January 2010 after a short illness. He was born in Baltimore, MD, on 29 May 1920. Since a youth, Henry (better known as Ike) was greatly interested in biology and classical music. He was very active in the Natural History Society of Maryland. After completing...

Daniel Gary James

Daniel Gary James

Jan 1, 2010

MARSHALL - Daniel Gary "Boone" or "The Judge" James, age 65 of Marshall, died unexpectedly on Friday, January 1, 2010 at his home. He was born, July 6, 1944 in Ladysmith, the son of Lafie and Nancy (Austin) James. Dan married Ellen Stuntebeck on July 6, 1968 in Marshall. Together they raised their sons in Marshall. He worked for...

Daniel Gary James

Daniel Gary James

Jan 1, 2010

MARSHALL - Daniel Gary "Boone" or "The Judge" James, age 65 of Marshall, died unexpectedly on Friday, January 1, 2010 at his home. He was born, July 6, 1944 in Ladysmith, the son of Lafie and Nancy (Austin) James. Dan married Ellen Stuntebeck on July 6, 1968 in Marshall. Together they raised their sons in Marshall. He worked for...

Wilma Lee Peck

Wilma Lee Peck

Dec 26, 2009

Madison-Wilma Lee Peck, age 87 of Madison passed away at Meriter Hospital on Saturday, December 26, 2009 of natural causes. She was born May 25, 1922 in Springfield, Mo. Wilma was married June 1, 1940 to Garth T Peck, Sr. in Kansas City, KS. Wilma is survived by her husband, Garth T Peck, Sr. of Madison, WI; daughters, Donna...

Wilma Lee Peck

Wilma Lee Peck

Dec 26, 2009

Madison-Wilma Lee Peck, age 87 of Madison passed away at Meriter Hospital on Saturday, December 26, 2009 of natural causes. She was born May 25, 1922 in Springfield, Mo. Wilma was married June 1, 1940 to Garth T Peck, Sr. in Kansas City, KS. Wilma is survived by her husband, Garth T Peck, Sr. of Madison, WI; daughters, Donna...

Donald R. Simon

Donald R. Simon

Dec 23, 2009

CAMBRIDGE - Don Simon, age 65, of Cambridge, died on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009, in the UW-Madison Hospital. He was born in Webster Groves, a suburb of St. Louis, Mo., on March 17, 1944, to Raymond and Dorothy Simon. During the Vietnam War, Don served in the U.S. Army overseas as a Lieutenant. Afterwards, he moved to the Chicago...