Obituaries
Kenneth H. Vinge
Nov 23, 2021
COTTAGE GROVE/McFARLAND - Kenneth H. Vinge, age 78, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021, at Agrace Hospice, in Fitchburg, after battling Alzheimer’s and cancer. He was born in Madison, Feb. 26, 1943, the son of Stanley Iven Sr. and Margaret (Tomlinson) Vinge. Ken graduated from Poynette High School in 1961,...
Judith A. Pollock
Nov 13, 2021
MADISON – Judith Ann (Oldenburg) Pollock, age 82 of Madison, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. She was born in Madison on June 21, 1939, the daughter of Carl and Helen Oldenburg. Judy graduated from Madison East High School in 1957 and married Ken Pollock, the love of her life on June 28,...
Penny D. Wischow
Nov 12, 2021
BELOIT - Penny D. Wischow, age 63 of Beloit Wi, passed away unexpectedly Friday November 12th, 2021, in her home. She was born June 3rd, 1958, in Oshkosh WI, the daughter of Eugene and Harriett Wischow. Penny loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and her many friends. She was everyone’s mom and grandmother no matter who...
Margaret C. Gonzalez
Nov 4, 2021
JANESVILLE – Margaret C. Gonzalez, 83, of Janesville, passed away on November 4, 2021 at SSM Health Saint Mary’s Hospital in Janesville, Wisconsin. Margaret was born on February 3, 1938, in Whitewater, Wisconsin. Margaret loved shopping. She enjoyed reading and the beauty found in nature, especially trees. Margaret was a great cook. She was known for her fudge and...
Russell W. Burns
Nov 2, 2021
JANESVILLE - Russell W. Burns, 85, was called home to our Lord on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. He was born on September 8, 1936 in Fayville, Illinois, where he was one of seven children. He has always had a strong bond with his siblings. Russ graduated from high school in Thebes, Illinois in 1955. Russ worked for General Motors...
Paul Robbins
Oct 31, 2021
MADISON/COTTAGE GROVE - Gerald Paul Robbins, age 86, of Madison, and formerly of Cottage Grove and Edmonds, Wash., passed peacefully on Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, at Agrace HospiceCare in Madison. He was born on Sept. 28, 1935, in Darrington, Wash., to Gerald W. Robbins and Frances M. Robbins. Paul married Mary C. Knutson on June 20, 1981, at Burke...
Donald R. Beckwith
Oct 26, 2021
STOUGHTON – Donald R. Beckwith, age 70, of Stoughton, passed away at his home on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, with his family by his side. He was born in Rockford, Ill., on July 15, 1951, the son of Donald R. and Juanita (Horton) Beckwith. He married Gail Johnson on July 7, 1973, in Stoughton. Don worked many jobs but...
Waltraud M. Stewart
Oct 24, 2021
MADISON – Waltraud M. Stewart “Kitty”, age 93 of Madison, passed away at Sylvan Crossing Memory Care on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, after a five-year struggle with her incapability’s. She was born in Berlin, Germany on Sept. 4, 1928. She was preceded in death by her mother, Margarete Wittig Risop and her stepfather, George Wittig. She is survived by...
Tony Pullara
Oct 22, 2021
OREGON - Anthony “Tony” Pullara, age 79, passed away on Friday, Oct. 22, 2021, surrounded by his loved ones. Tony graduated from Madison Central High School and UW-Madison. He retired as the president of a multi-agency marketing firm and with wife, Gail and his beloved dogs, moved to a house in the woods outside of Madison. He pursued his...
Ellen M. Becker
Oct 21, 2021
MADISON/COTTAGE GROVE – Ellen Marie Becker, age 87 of Cottage Grove and formerly of Madison, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021, at Waunakee Manor. Ellen was born in Madison on June 4, 1934, to Joseph and Ellen (Dineen) Fumuso. She was a graduate of Madison Central High School. She married Orville Becker in Sun Prairie, Wis., on July...
Carol F. Stevens
Oct 18, 2021
JANESVILLE - Carol F. Stevens, 74, of Janesville, passed away on October 18, 2021 at Mercy Hospital and Trauma Center in Janesville, Wisconsin. Carol was born on February 4, 1947, the daughter of Virgil and Charolette Rogers in Boscobel, Wisconsin. Carol was a sewing magician. She loved quilting with her sisters and creating other crafts. She enjoyed going on...
Brian J. Denman
Oct 13, 2021
MADISON/DEFOREST – Brian James Denman, age 50, lost his hard fought and courageous battle with brain cancer on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021, surrounded by his family at Agrace HospiceCare in Madison. He was born on Nov. 14, 1970, in Madison, to parents Edward and Betty (Briggs) Denman. Brian graduated from DeForest High School in 1989. He worked at Parks...
Ruth Mary Kluckman
Oct 7, 2021
JANESVILLE – On the morning of October 7, 2021, Ruth Kluckman passed away at the age of 78. Ruth was born to Robert and Lucille Racine on July 1, 1943 in Phlox, Wisconsin. She raised two sons, Randy and Jacob. Ruth was passionate about her hobby, needle point, which she sold at craft shows. She loved western movies, her...
Marlene J. Russell
Oct 1, 2021
JANESVILLE – Marlene Joann Russell, 57, passed away on October 1, 2021 at her home in Janesville. Marlene was born on June 10, 1964 in Beloit, Wisconsin. She is the daughter of John & Jeannette Kirkpatrick. Marlene loved slots and bingo. She also love fishing and shopping. Marlene had so much love for her family. Marlene is survived by...
Stuart N. Rittenhouse
Sep 24, 2021
COTTAGE GROVE - Stuart Rittenhouse, age 57, of Cottage Grove, Wis., lost his hard fought and courageous battle with cancer on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, Wis. He was born on March 9, 1964, in Sheboygan, Wis., the son of Douglas and Mary Lou Rittenhouse. He was united in marriage to Michele Wopat on October...
Sharron L. Grant
Sep 18, 2021
SUN PRAIRIE – Sharron Louise Grant (Phelps, Radl), age 84, of Sun Prairie, Wis., passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. She was born in Portage, Wis., on Jan. 10, 1937, the daughter of Milo and Mary Phelps. In 1954, she graduated from Blue River High School where she played in the...
James R. Doll
Sep 17, 2021
JANESVILLE – James R. Doll, 48, of Janesville, died unexpectedly on September 17, 2021. He was born April 3, 1973 in Beloit, the son of Robert and Bonnie (Westendorf) Doll. James married Jennifer Emard in November of 1999. James worked for Diversified Building Maintenance. He loved reading, especially books from the fantasy genre. James would always suggest good books...
Donald R. Birschbach
Sep 13, 2021
JANESVILLE - Donald "Don" R. Birschbach, age 85, passed away peacefully at home on September 13, 2021. Don was born on June 10, 1936 in Fond Du Lac after twin brother David to parents Laverne (Totz) & Edwin A. Birschbach. The family moved to Monroe, WI in 1939 with Edwin and Laverne taking positions as engineer and nurse, respectively,...
Michael R. Langer
Sep 8, 2021
MARSHALL/NORTH PALM BEACH, FL – Michael R. “Mike” Langer, age 65, of North Palm Beach, Florida, and formerly of Marshall, Wis., passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021, at Jupiter Memorial Hospital in Jupiter, Florida. Mike moved from Wisconsin to Florida in 2001 to escape the cold. He was a dedicated employee for Walgreens for 25 years. Mike...
Daniel A. Wiedman
Sep 7, 2021
JANESVILLE - Daniel Albert Wiedman, 72, of Janesville WI died peacefully at home on September 7, 2021 with his wife by his side. Dan was born on September 9, 1948 in Milwaukee WI to Albert and Marie Wiedman. Dan was united in marriage to Karen A. Anderson on August 23, 1980 in Janesville. He was a loving and devoted...
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