Obituaries

Donald Ray Rockwell

Donald Ray Rockwell

Aug 13, 2006

BEAVER DAM - Donald Ray Rockwell, age 65, was reunited with his wife Patricia, on Sunday August 13, 2006 at his home in Beaver Dam. Donald was born August 19, 1940, in Viola, Wis., the son of Richard and Tessie (McElhose) Rockwell. On November 25, 1961 in Madison, he married the former Patricia Riley. He was employed by the...

Verlene Lois Hendrix

Verlene Lois Hendrix

Aug 7, 2006

McFarland - Verlene Lois Hendrix, age 51, passed away Monday, August 7, 2006 at her parents house, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born August 13, 1954 in Madison, the daughter of Donald and Rose (Goebel) Lawler. Verlene graduated from Madison LaFollete High School in 1972 and attended Madison Area Technical College. She married Harley Hendrix on...

Verlene Lois Hendrix

Verlene Lois Hendrix

Aug 7, 2006

McFarland - Verlene Lois Hendrix, age 51, passed away Monday, August 7, 2006 at her parents house, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born August 13, 1954 in Madison, the daughter of Donald and Rose (Goebel) Lawler. Verlene graduated from Madison LaFollete High School in 1972 and attended Madison Area Technical College. She married Harley Hendrix on...

Dorothy Emma Herlitz

Dorothy Emma Herlitz

Aug 4, 2006

MADISON - Dorothy Emma Herlitz, age 78, entered peacefully into eternal life on Friday, August 4, 2006 at the Don & Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Center, Fitchburg. She was born August 21, 1927 in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin the daughter of Sanford and Emma (Hartwig) Peterson. Dorothy graduated from Proviso High School in Chicago. She married Don Herlitz in 1955. Dorothy...

Dorothy Emma Herlitz

Dorothy Emma Herlitz

Aug 4, 2006

MADISON - Dorothy Emma Herlitz, age 78, entered peacefully into eternal life on Friday, August 4, 2006 at the Don & Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Center, Fitchburg. She was born August 21, 1927 in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin the daughter of Sanford and Emma (Hartwig) Peterson. Dorothy graduated from Proviso High School in Chicago. She married Don Herlitz in 1955. Dorothy...

James F. Guelzow

James F. Guelzow

Jul 29, 2006

MADISON - James F. Guelzow, age 64, of Madison, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2006, at his home. Jim was born Dec. 28, 1941, the son of Frederick and Adeline (Weichmann) Guelzow. He was a graduate of Madison East High School and was a longtime employee of Gardner's Bakery, retiring after 43 years of service. Jim was an avid...

James F. Guelzow

James F. Guelzow

Jul 29, 2006

MADISON - James F. Guelzow, age 64, of Madison, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2006, at his home. Jim was born Dec. 28, 1941, the son of Frederick and Adeline (Weichmann) Guelzow. He was a graduate of Madison East High School and was a longtime employee of Gardner's Bakery, retiring after 43 years of service. Jim was an avid...

Mazel Ruth Walder

Mazel Ruth Walder

Jul 28, 2006

MADISON - Mazel Ruth "Mickey" Walder, age 80, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 28, 2006, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on Oct. 31, 1925, in Madison, the only child of Henry and Millie (Cornwell) Olson. Upon graduating from Madison East High School in 1943, she went to work for Cuna Mutual. She was...

Mazel Ruth Walder

Mazel Ruth Walder

Jul 28, 2006

MADISON - Mazel Ruth "Mickey" Walder, age 80, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 28, 2006, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on Oct. 31, 1925, in Madison, the only child of Henry and Millie (Cornwell) Olson. Upon graduating from Madison East High School in 1943, she went to work for Cuna Mutual. She was...

Norbert Leo Albrecht

Norbert Leo Albrecht

Jul 26, 2006

Rock Township-Norbert Leo Albrecht, age 72, passed away July 26, 2006 at his residence. He was born June 1, 1934 in LaCrosse, WI; to Michael and Mary (Johnson) Albrecht. Following high school, Norbert attended the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point. He joined the Marines in 1954 serving until 1956 during the Korean War. He pursued various careers ,...

Norbert Leo Albrecht

Norbert Leo Albrecht

Jul 26, 2006

Rock Township-Norbert Leo Albrecht, age 72, passed away July 26, 2006 at his residence. He was born June 1, 1934 in LaCrosse, WI; to Michael and Mary (Johnson) Albrecht. Following high school, Norbert attended the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point. He joined the Marines in 1954 serving until 1956 during the Korean War. He pursued various careers ,...

Lawrence  Jr. Cooks

Lawrence Jr. Cooks

Jul 25, 2006

MADISON - Lawrence Cooks, Jr., age 57, of Madison, husband of Kristine (Swenson) Cooks, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 25, 2006, at St. Francis Hospital, Hartford, Conn. He was born on Sept. 18, 1948, in the Bronx, New York, son of Lawrence Cooks Sr. and the late Mildred (Howard) Grevious. Larry grew up in New York and lived in...

Lawrence  Jr. Cooks

Lawrence Jr. Cooks

Jul 25, 2006

MADISON - Lawrence Cooks, Jr., age 57, of Madison, husband of Kristine (Swenson) Cooks, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 25, 2006, at St. Francis Hospital, Hartford, Conn. He was born on Sept. 18, 1948, in the Bronx, New York, son of Lawrence Cooks Sr. and the late Mildred (Howard) Grevious. Larry grew up in New York and lived in...

Rodrick L. Sparks

Rodrick L. Sparks

Jul 21, 2006

Rodrick L. Sparks, age 43, passed away at UW Hospital in Madison. All Services will be held in North Carolina.

Rodrick L. Sparks

Rodrick L. Sparks

Jul 21, 2006

Rodrick L. Sparks, age 43, passed away at UW Hospital in Madison. All Services will be held in North Carolina.

Tou Nao Thao

Tou Nao Thao

Jul 20, 2006

Tou Nao Thao , age 32, passed away on July 20, 2006, at University Hospital.Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Monday July 31, 2006 at the All Faiths Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be held from 8:00 A.M. on Friday July 28, 2006 until time of Funeral.

Tou Nao Thao

Tou Nao Thao

Jul 20, 2006

Tou Nao Thao , age 32, passed away on July 20, 2006, at University Hospital.Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Monday July 31, 2006 at the All Faiths Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be held from 8:00 A.M. on Friday July 28, 2006 until time of Funeral.

Ruby Jean Braxton

Ruby Jean Braxton

Jul 20, 2006

Braxton, Ruby Jean MADISON - Mrs. Ruby Jean Braxton, age 88, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2006, at home, with family and loved ones by her side. She was born March 1, 1918, in Memphis, Tenn., the daughter of Roxie Parker and Newt Carr. She was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church and was baptized in 1958....

Ruby Jean Braxton

Ruby Jean Braxton

Jul 20, 2006

Braxton, Ruby Jean MADISON - Mrs. Ruby Jean Braxton, age 88, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2006, at home, with family and loved ones by her side. She was born March 1, 1918, in Memphis, Tenn., the daughter of Roxie Parker and Newt Carr. She was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church and was baptized in 1958....

Donald J. Showers

Donald J. Showers

Jul 18, 2006

Showers, Donald J. MADISON - Donald J. Showers, age 65, of Madison, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2006, at his home. He was born July 19, 1941, in Madison, the son of Irma and Manley Showers, Sr. Donald graduated from Madison West High School in 1959. He then enlisted in the Army National Guard, serving in the 13th...