Obituaries

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...

Velora Shilts

Velora Shilts

Jul 17, 2006

Sun Prairie, Wisconsin – Velora Shilts, age 83, passed away peacefully Monday, July 17, 2006 in her home in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. She was surrounded by her family. Val was born on May 26, 1923 in Langlade County, Wisconsin. Val is the daughter of David and Odelia Perkie, who owned and operated a tavern/restaurant. After her family’s home burned...

Velora Shilts

Velora Shilts

Jul 17, 2006

Sun Prairie, Wisconsin – Velora Shilts, age 83, passed away peacefully Monday, July 17, 2006 in her home in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. She was surrounded by her family. Val was born on May 26, 1923 in Langlade County, Wisconsin. Val is the daughter of David and Odelia Perkie, who owned and operated a tavern/restaurant. After her family’s home burned...

Helen Schnurbusch

Helen Schnurbusch

Jul 13, 2006

MADISON/ MARSHALL - Helen D. Schnurbusch, age 77, of Marshall, and formerly of Madison, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2006, at her home with her daughter by her side. Helen was born Oct. 17, 1928, in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Theodore and Emily Fotes. She married Marvin "Ollie" Olson and they had a child together. She later...

Helen Schnurbusch

Helen Schnurbusch

Jul 13, 2006

MADISON/ MARSHALL - Helen D. Schnurbusch, age 77, of Marshall, and formerly of Madison, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2006, at her home with her daughter by her side. Helen was born Oct. 17, 1928, in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Theodore and Emily Fotes. She married Marvin "Ollie" Olson and they had a child together. She later...

Caroline Loretta Kamm

Caroline Loretta Kamm

Jul 10, 2006

Caroline L. Kamm, age 96, passed away on Monday july 10, 2006 at Oregon Manor Nursing Home. Arrangements are pending.

Caroline Loretta Kamm

Caroline Loretta Kamm

Jul 10, 2006

Caroline L. Kamm, age 96, passed away on Monday july 10, 2006 at Oregon Manor Nursing Home. Arrangements are pending.

James K. Lamere

James K. Lamere

Jul 8, 2006

James LaMere passed away on July 8, 2006 in Madison, Wisconsin. Arrangements are pending.

James K. Lamere

James K. Lamere

Jul 8, 2006

James LaMere passed away on July 8, 2006 in Madison, Wisconsin. Arrangements are pending.

Leona Sobye

Leona Sobye

Jul 4, 2006

MADISON/BROOKFIELD - Leona Sobye, age 89, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2006 at Covenant Oaks, Madison, Wis. She was born August 24, 1916 in Stone Lake, Wis. to George and Fern (Argetsinger) Miller. She was united in marriage to Harry Sobye on May 13, 1934. Leona is survived by daughters Joyce (Jack) Leichtenberg, of Madison, Wis; and Janice (Ed)...

Leona Sobye

Leona Sobye

Jul 4, 2006

MADISON/BROOKFIELD - Leona Sobye, age 89, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2006 at Covenant Oaks, Madison, Wis. She was born August 24, 1916 in Stone Lake, Wis. to George and Fern (Argetsinger) Miller. She was united in marriage to Harry Sobye on May 13, 1934. Leona is survived by daughters Joyce (Jack) Leichtenberg, of Madison, Wis; and Janice (Ed)...

Robert H. Larson

Robert H. Larson

Jun 30, 2006

MOUNT HOREB - Robert H. Larson, age 75, of Mount Horeb, died suddenly on Friday June 30, 2006 at his farm. Robert was born on September 30, 1930 in the Township of Perry on the farm his family homesteaded. His parents were Peter and Hilda Larson. Bob enjoyed being with and around people. He was a dedicated member of...

Franklin Samuel Torcaso

Franklin Samuel Torcaso

Jun 30, 2006

Franklin Samuel Torcaso, age 43 of Madison, died on Friday, June 30, 2006. Frank was born on February 28, 1963 in Kenosha, Wisconsin, the son of Richard (Marlene) Torcaso and Clara (William) Winter. Frank enjoyed his childhood years in the far north woods of Wisconsin before pursuing his career in southern California. He returned to Wisconsin where he established...

Robert H. Larson

Robert H. Larson

Jun 30, 2006

MOUNT HOREB - Robert H. Larson, age 75, of Mount Horeb, died suddenly on Friday June 30, 2006 at his farm. Robert was born on September 30, 1930 in the Township of Perry on the farm his family homesteaded. His parents were Peter and Hilda Larson. Bob enjoyed being with and around people. He was a dedicated member of...

Franklin Samuel Torcaso

Franklin Samuel Torcaso

Jun 30, 2006

Franklin Samuel Torcaso, age 43 of Madison, died on Friday, June 30, 2006. Frank was born on February 28, 1963 in Kenosha, Wisconsin, the son of Richard (Marlene) Torcaso and Clara (William) Winter. Frank enjoyed his childhood years in the far north woods of Wisconsin before pursuing his career in southern California. He returned to Wisconsin where he established...

Fred Konzen

Fred Konzen

Jun 29, 2006

Janesville- Fred Konzen, devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather, died on June 29, 2006 at Mercy Hospital. He was born to Eleanor and Henry Konzen of Chicago, Illinois on August 31, 1921. He served in the Coast Guard and Navy during WWII. On February 23, 1946, he married the love of his life, Helen (Bender) of New Jersey....

Fred Konzen

Fred Konzen

Jun 29, 2006

Janesville- Fred Konzen, devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather, died on June 29, 2006 at Mercy Hospital. He was born to Eleanor and Henry Konzen of Chicago, Illinois on August 31, 1921. He served in the Coast Guard and Navy during WWII. On February 23, 1946, he married the love of his life, Helen (Bender) of New Jersey....

Chae Vang Thao

Chae Vang Thao

Jun 26, 2006

Chae Vang Thao, age 75, passed away on June 26, 2006. Arrangements are pending

Chae Vang Thao

Chae Vang Thao

Jun 26, 2006

Chae Vang Thao, age 75, passed away on June 26, 2006. Arrangements are pending

Darlene Forsberg

Darlene Forsberg

Jun 25, 2006

FITCHBURG / BAILEYS HARBOR -- Darlene Forsberg, age 71, died of acute myeloid leukemia on Sunday, June 25, 2006, at the Don and Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg, WI. Darlene was born to Earl and Kathleen McLeod in Rosetown, Saskatchewan, Canada, on November 21, 1934, and grew up on the family farm close to Bounty, Saskatchewan. She attended...