Obituaries

Jeanine M. Ferdon

Jeanine M. Ferdon

Feb 23, 2007

Jeanine M. Ferdon Jeanine M. Ferdon, age 77, died on Friday, March 23, 2007 at Dove Nursing & Rehablilitation. She was born on November 15, 1929 in Eau Claire, WI to James and Sadie (nee Severson) Flynn. Survivors include three sons: David Larson of Eau Claire, WI, Roger Larson of Eleva, WI and James (Terri) Larson of Altoona, WI;...

Eugene B. Giovannoni

Eugene B. Giovannoni

Feb 23, 2007

MADISON – Eugene “Gene” B. Giovannoni, age 86, died February 23, 2007 at home. He was born February 24, 1920, in Brittin, North Dakota, to Rodolfo and Rosa Giovannoni (both of Lucca, Italy). Gene was a WWII veteran seeing action in the Philippines and was awarded the Bronze Star. He settled in Kenosha, WI where he raised his family...

Jamie L. Leatherberry

Jamie L. Leatherberry

Feb 23, 2007

Jamie Lyn Leatherberry, age 26, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2007. Private services will be held.

Eugene B. Giovannoni

Eugene B. Giovannoni

Feb 23, 2007

MADISON – Eugene “Gene” B. Giovannoni, age 86, died February 23, 2007 at home. He was born February 24, 1920, in Brittin, North Dakota, to Rodolfo and Rosa Giovannoni (both of Lucca, Italy). Gene was a WWII veteran seeing action in the Philippines and was awarded the Bronze Star. He settled in Kenosha, WI where he raised his family...

Jeanine M. Ferdon

Jeanine M. Ferdon

Feb 23, 2007

Jeanine M. Ferdon Jeanine M. Ferdon, age 77, died on Friday, March 23, 2007 at Dove Nursing & Rehablilitation. She was born on November 15, 1929 in Eau Claire, WI to James and Sadie (nee Severson) Flynn. Survivors include three sons: David Larson of Eau Claire, WI, Roger Larson of Eleva, WI and James (Terri) Larson of Altoona, WI;...

Pearl G. Hilgers

Pearl G. Hilgers

Feb 21, 2007

Hilgers, Pearl G. MADISON - Pearl G. Hilgers, age 87, of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2007, at Rest Haven Health Care Center in Verona. She was born Sept. 14, 1919, in England, the daughter of Richard and Bertha Osborne. She married Roman Hilgers on July 7, 1962, in Madison and they honeymooned in Colorado Springs. Pearl...

Pearl G. Hilgers

Pearl G. Hilgers

Feb 21, 2007

Hilgers, Pearl G. MADISON - Pearl G. Hilgers, age 87, of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2007, at Rest Haven Health Care Center in Verona. She was born Sept. 14, 1919, in England, the daughter of Richard and Bertha Osborne. She married Roman Hilgers on July 7, 1962, in Madison and they honeymooned in Colorado Springs. Pearl...

Joaquin Portillo

Joaquin Portillo

Feb 19, 2007

MADISON - Joaquin Portillo, age 47, of Madison, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007, at a local hospital. Funeral services will be held at the ALL FAITHS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 4058 Lien Road, Madison, on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2007, at noon. Friends may call at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until the time of services.

Joaquin Portillo

Joaquin Portillo

Feb 19, 2007

MADISON - Joaquin Portillo, age 47, of Madison, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007, at a local hospital. Funeral services will be held at the ALL FAITHS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 4058 Lien Road, Madison, on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2007, at noon. Friends may call at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until the time of services.

Lowell K. "Gooch" Jenkins

Lowell K. "Gooch" Jenkins

Feb 14, 2007

MADISON – Lowell K. “Gooch” Jenkins, age 70 of Madison, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007 at the Ellen and Peter Johnson Hospice Residence in Fitchburg. He was born April 5, 1936 in Racine, the son of Curtis and Ninabelle Jenkins, and extended family, Irene Jenkins (grandmother) and Mary “Sister” Jenkins (aunt). Following graduation from Racine Horlick...

Lowell K. "Gooch" Jenkins

Lowell K. "Gooch" Jenkins

Feb 14, 2007

MADISON – Lowell K. “Gooch” Jenkins, age 70 of Madison, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007 at the Ellen and Peter Johnson Hospice Residence in Fitchburg. He was born April 5, 1936 in Racine, the son of Curtis and Ninabelle Jenkins, and extended family, Irene Jenkins (grandmother) and Mary “Sister” Jenkins (aunt). Following graduation from Racine Horlick...

Lynn Orelle Busker

Lynn Orelle Busker

Feb 13, 2007

MADISON – Lynn Orelle (Klotzbach) Busker, age 50 of Madison, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007 at University Hospital following a sudden illness. She was born Feb. 16, 1956 in Madison, the daughter of Bart and Shirley Klotzbach. She graduated from Sun Prairie High School in 1974. Lynn married Rod Busker on Nov. 3, 1979 in Sun Prairie,...

Lynn Orelle Busker

Lynn Orelle Busker

Feb 13, 2007

MADISON – Lynn Orelle (Klotzbach) Busker, age 50 of Madison, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007 at University Hospital following a sudden illness. She was born Feb. 16, 1956 in Madison, the daughter of Bart and Shirley Klotzbach. She graduated from Sun Prairie High School in 1974. Lynn married Rod Busker on Nov. 3, 1979 in Sun Prairie,...

Colleen Evertje Dittman

Colleen Evertje Dittman

Feb 12, 2007

MADISON - Colleen Dittman finished her battle with cancer on February 12, 2007, however, she passes on knowing that others will continue the fight. Colleen was born on May 31, 1953, in Knoxville, Tenn., to Evertye and Emil Dittman. The family moved to Madison in 1962. Colleen graduated from Madison West High School, and continued her education at the...

Colleen Evertje Dittman

Colleen Evertje Dittman

Feb 12, 2007

MADISON - Colleen Dittman finished her battle with cancer on February 12, 2007, however, she passes on knowing that others will continue the fight. Colleen was born on May 31, 1953, in Knoxville, Tenn., to Evertye and Emil Dittman. The family moved to Madison in 1962. Colleen graduated from Madison West High School, and continued her education at the...

Jean Busby Howell

Jean Busby Howell

Feb 9, 2007

MADISON - Jean Busby Howell, age 83 of Madison, passed away on Friday, Feb. 9, 2007 at the Don & Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg. Family services will be held in Seattle, Washington at a later date.

Jean Busby Howell

Jean Busby Howell

Feb 9, 2007

MADISON - Jean Busby Howell, age 83 of Madison, passed away on Friday, Feb. 9, 2007 at the Don & Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg. Family services will be held in Seattle, Washington at a later date.

James Michael Slattery

James Michael Slattery

Feb 5, 2007

MADISON – James Michael Slattery, age 65 of Madison, passed away on Monday, Feb. 5, 2007. He was born, Oct. 22, 1941 in Madison, the son of Peter and Gladys (Lepke) Slattery. Jim graduated from Madison Central High School in 1959. He married Geraldine Stoffels, on June 22, 1963 in Madison. Jim worked for the University of Wisconsin for...

Rodney P. Ebel

Rodney P. Ebel

Feb 5, 2007

MADISON – Rodney P. Ebel, age 77, a life-long Madison resident, died on Monday, Feb. 5, 2007 at the HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg. He was born on March 23, 1929, in Sauk City, the son of Paul and Emilie (Fenske) Ebel. In his childhood he attended the Madison Schools for the Hearing Impaired. Thanks to dedicated teachers, and wearing...

James Michael Slattery

James Michael Slattery

Feb 5, 2007

MADISON – James Michael Slattery, age 65 of Madison, passed away on Monday, Feb. 5, 2007. He was born, Oct. 22, 1941 in Madison, the son of Peter and Gladys (Lepke) Slattery. Jim graduated from Madison Central High School in 1959. He married Geraldine Stoffels, on June 22, 1963 in Madison. Jim worked for the University of Wisconsin for...