Obituaries

Oct 8, 2022

MADISON - Peter G. Fedele, age 82, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2022, at Meriter Hospital. He was born in Madison on March 14, 1940, to Sam and Mary (Stassi) Fedele. Pete married his high school sweetheart, the late Betty Kraskey, and together they had four children. On February 15, 1975, he married Sharon Pivett, celebrating 40 years...

Oct 5, 2022

JANESVILLE - John M. Kirkpatrick, 83, of Janesville, passed away on October 5, 2022 at the Agrace Center for Hospice and Palliative Care in Janesville. John was born to Earl and Hazel (Tucker) Kirkpatrick on September 29, 1939 in Laona, Wisconsin. He married Jeannette Bennett in 1956 in South Beloit, Illinois.

John was a heavy...

Oct 3, 2022

MADISON – Kurt Gene “Lurch” Gallagher, age 67, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2022, at Meriter Hospital in Madison, surrounded by loved ones.

Kurt graduated from Madison East High School and worked several jobs since the age of 14. He started working as a tow truck driver for Schmidt’s Towing and that lead into...

Oct 1, 2022

FITCHBURG – Rebecca Dawn Nilles passed away on Saturday October 1, 2022. Rebecca was born in Madison Wis., on January 28, 1960, to Clyde and Gwendolyn Elvord, and grew up with a sister and two brothers.

She married her longtime friend, Daniel Nilles, on May 10, 1992, that friendship continued to grow through the 30...

Sep 28, 2022

Carol S. Doherty, 74, of Janesville, Wisconsin was received into the loving arms of her Lord on September 28, 2022. Carol was born in Janesville, Wisconsin on January 21, 1948 to Albert and Violet (Neal) Henry. She married Joseph Doherty on May 20, 1973 in Janesville. Joseph passed away in September of 2007.

Carol had...

Sep 25, 2022

MADISON – Roger G. Peters, age 74, passed away unexpectedly at Mertiter Hospital on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022.

He was born in Two Rivers, Wis., on May 19, 1948, the son of Gusteve and Eleanor (Hove) Peters. After graduating from Two Rivers High School, Roger went on to UW-Whitewater and later moved to Madison, where...

Sep 18, 2022

MARSHALL – Vivian R. (James) Wampole, age 77, passed away at her home on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, following a short illness. Vivian was born in Reedsburg, Wis., on Aug. 19, 1945, the daughter of Lafie and Nancy James. Vivian married the love of her life, Don Wampole, on May 26, 1989.

She is survived by her...

Sep 15, 2022

MADISON - Mary Frances Leroux age 67, of Madison, Wis., passed away due to heart failure on Sept. 15, 2022, at SSM Health St. Mary’s Care Center under the care of SSM Health Hospice and Palliative Care and SSM Health St. Mary’s Care Center.

Mary was born to Jean and George Leroux. She was born in Ladysmith,...

Sep 9, 2022

Beloit - Donald Albert McCoic, 86, of Beloit, Wisconsin, passed away on September 9, 2022 at Autumn Lakes Nursing Home with his family at his side. Don was born on May 30, 1936, in Hillsboro, Wisconsin to Albert and Erma (Bulin) McCoic.

Don grew up on the family farm and took up his lifelong passions...

Sep 8, 2022

Donald L. Verwers, 84, passed away on September 8, 2022 at Cedar Crest Retirement Community, in memory care in Janesville, Wisconsin.

He was born to Benjamin and Lauretta (Madoll) Verwers on October 4, 1937 in Lynnville, Iowa. Born into a farming family, grit, determination and craftsmanship were bred into him. From a young age, he...

Sep 8, 2022

Janesville - Charles Edwin Hartin, 47, passed away suddenly on the evening of Thursday, September 8th, 2022. He was born in Monroe, Wisconsin on October 4, 1974 to LaVern and Donna Hartin.

Charles was known for the love he held for his wife, children, grandchildren; and, for football, especially the Green Bay Packers....

Sep 7, 2022

MADISON - Darlene Faye Monson, age 83, passed away at home on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, with family by her side. She was born December 15, 1938, in Madison, WI, to Hilda and Wilbur Ninedorf. Darlene was one of three girls with an indescribable bond. All that knew and loved her called her “Pete.” In 1957 Darlene graduated from...

Sep 3, 2022

MADISON - David Gary Hull was a weird one, a truly original man. Born on an army base in Virginia on July 17, 1970. He moved on from this world on September 3, 2022.

Moving with his family to Wisconsin, he tried most schools in the Madison area and that didn't work out, so he decided to...

Sep 3, 2022

Janesville - Richard Trezek, 58, of Janesville, Wisconsin passed away at home on Saturday, September 3, 2022, surrounded by his family. Richard Frank Trezek was born in Monroe, Wisconsin on June 20, 1964. He spent his childhood in Evansville then moved to Janesville when he was in the 6th grade and graduated from Parker senior high in 1983.

Aug 30, 2022

DEFOREST - Kimberly Mary Schwab-Schaberg, age 58 of DeForest, Wis., passed away at her home on Tuesday, August 30, 2022. She was born on June 25, 1964, in Kansas City, Kansas, daughter of Dennis H and Lee M Schwab. Kimberly married Mark Schaberg on July 14, 1990, in Stevens Point, Wis.

Kimberly worked in insurance claim management...

Aug 29, 2022

Janesville, WI—Sheryl Ann “Sherree” Buggs King Jaques, 63, of Janesville passed away at home on August 29, 2022 surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with Crohn’s disease and cancer.

Sherree was born November 21, 1958 at Mercy Hospital in Janesville. The loving daughter of Norman and Anna Jean (Becker) Buggs, Sherree graduated from...

Aug 27, 2022

MADISON – Beverly Ann Hurst, age 88 of Madison, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at the Agrace HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg, Wis. She was born in Madison on Dec. 2, 1933, the daughter of Ruben and Emma Loomis. Beverly married David Hurst on Feb. 11, 1956. Beverly is survived by her brother, Ronald Loomis of Florida; sons,...

Aug 20, 2022

MADISON – Brian Gerald Seaman, age 58 of Madison, passed away peacefully at his sister’s home on Saturday, August 20, 2022. He was born in Chicago on December 1, 1963, the son of Gerald and Virginia (Kuceba) Seaman. Brian left his job of 15 years at Crystal Farms in Lake Mills, moving to Madison to assist with his mother’s...

Aug 17, 2022

Marion Lucille McFadden, 83, passed quietly away on August 17, 2022 from her battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born on September 10, 1938 to Chester and Laura (Radford) McFadden in St. Louis, Missouri. Marion was a strong supporter of Women’s issues. This lead her to work and volunteer in Women’s Shelters in Florida and Louisiana. She also was...

Aug 17, 2022

MADISON – Virginia Carol Seaman, age 81 of Madison, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, August 17, 2022. She was born in Chicago on October 24, 1940, the daughter of Walter and Dorthy (Plaszek) Kuceba. Virginia was a homemaker and nursing assistant, retiring after 20 years of service and moving to Madison to be closer to her...