Obituaries

Sandra K. Lien

Sandra K. Lien

Jun 26, 2021

WHITEWATER - Sandra Kay Lien (nee Krueger), 76, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 26th after a courageous three-year battle with cancer.  She was surrounded by her loving family throughout the process and on her final days. Sandra was born to the late Harold L and Louise M (nee Hoden) Krueger on March 30, 1945, in Omaha Nebraska. Sandra...

Judith A. Hoffer

Judith A. Hoffer

Jun 21, 2021

DEFOREST - Judith (Judy) Hoffer. age 77, passed away Monday, June 21st, at her home in DeForest, Wisconsin, surrounded by family and friends.  She was born on November 16th, 1943, in Madison, Wisconsin, to Janet Hegg and James O'Connor.  Janet later married William (Bud) Clark who raised Judy as his own.  Judy married Jerry R. Hoffer on April 15th,...

David P. Shinstine

David P. Shinstine

Jun 20, 2021

MADISON - David Paul Shinstine joined his parents, Merle and Dorothy (Otto) Shinstine, and his sister, Mary Ann, in heaven on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 20, 2021. During his 64 years, David met every challenge Down syndrome threw his way with strength and dignity, and always with a little humor for good measure.  Ultimately, however, he couldn’t overcome the...

Lois Statz

Lois Statz

Jun 15, 2021

MADISON - Lois Statz of Madison, has reunited with her husband, and love of her life, James Statz. Lois passed away on June 15, 2021, at age 90 with her family at her side. The world is a better place because of the love she shared. Her family has pledged to carry on and spread that love. Her children,...

Brett A. Larson

Brett A. Larson

Jun 12, 2021

Beloit, WI – Brett A. Larson, age 31, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 12, 2021, at his home in Beloit. He was born in Beloit, Wisconsin on August 29, 1989, the son of Allen and Carla (Walker) Larson. Brett was an avid basketball and football fan. He loved playing golf with his father and uncle.  Brett enjoyed games...

William G. Femrite

William G. Femrite

Jun 7, 2021

MADISON – William G. Femrite, age 80, passed away on his birthday at his home on Monday, June 7, 2021, following an extended illness. He was born in Madison on June 7, 1941, the son of Kenneth and Beatrice (Kalar) Femrite. Bill is survived by his wife of 60 years, Donna (Hendrickson) Femrite; children, Todd (Latanya) Femrite and Debbie...

Yvonne M. Hottmann

Yvonne M. Hottmann

Jun 7, 2021

MADISON - Yvonne M. Hottmann, age 89, passed away on June 7, 2021, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born on October 5, 1931, in Richland Center, and was the daughter of June (Davis) Tyler.  She graduated from Mazomanie High School class of 1950.   Yvonne married Marvin E. Hottmann on June 17, 1950. She is survived by her...

Esther B. Rutherford

Esther B. Rutherford

Jun 3, 2021

Janesville, WI – Esther B. Rutherford, age 81, passed away on Thursday, June 03, 2021, at Mercyhealth Hospital & Trauma Center in Janesville. She was born in Endeavor, Wisconsin on March 23, 1940, the daughter of Max and Alice (Atkins) Cummings. Esther was originally from the Westfield area but lived between Wisconsin and Arizona. She was from a large...

Toni J. Howell

Toni J. Howell

Jun 2, 2021

STOUGHTON - Toni J. Howell, age 54, of Stoughton, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 2, 2021. She was born in Madison, Wis., on August 29, 1966, the daughter of Royce and Charmaine (Lohr) Howell. Toni enjoyed motorcycle rides, fishing trips up north, and growing prize-winning giant pumpkins. Toni’s children and grandchildren were the light of her life and...

Judith A. Stevens Horton

Judith A. Stevens Horton

May 31, 2021

MADISON – Judith A. “Judy” Stevens Horton, age 76, passed away at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison on Monday, May 31, 2021. Judy was born on Jan. 10, 1945, in Prentice, Wis., the daughter of John and Ruth (Giles) Weinzatl. Judy is survived by sons, Ken (Delores) Stevens and Dave Stevens; a daughter, Debbie Gilman Stevens; four grandsons, Adam...

Merlin H. Dorman

Merlin H. Dorman

May 23, 2021

ADAMS/WINDSOR, WIS. - Merlin H. Dorman, age 71, of Adams, Wis., and formerly of Windsor, Wis., passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021. He was born on Feb. 4, 1950, the son of Harold and Lucille (Pribbenow) Dorman. The second of seven children, he grew up on the family farm which was later sold to ABS. Later in life,...

Robert A. Femrite

Robert A. Femrite

May 23, 2021

DEFOREST – Robert A. Femrite, age 77 of DeForest, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, May 23, 2021. He was born in Madison on Dec. 17, 1943, the son of Kenneth and Beatrice (Kalar) Femrite. Robert graduated from Madison Central High School, class of 1961, where he met his future wife, Vicki Cramer. He retired from the...

Ron Donstad

Ron Donstad

May 20, 2021

MADISON – Ron Donstad, age 79, passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021, at his home with his wife, immediate family and two dogs by his side. He fought to the end just like the true Marine he was! Among other things, bowling, cards, and game shows were his favorite pastimes. Ron was a true and loyal fan of...

Sherry L. Swanton

Sherry L. Swanton

May 20, 2021

MADISON – Sherry L. Swanton, age 58 of Madison, passed away unexpectedly from heart complications on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at UW Hospital in Madison. She was born in Madison on Oct. 26, 1962, the daughter of Duwayne and Sharon (Krueger) Pivett. Sharon later married Pete Fedele and he raised Sherry as one of his own. Following graduation from...

Jeffrey C. Ritter

Jeffrey C. Ritter

May 14, 2021

Jeffrey Clifford Ritter age 63, was welcomed into the loving arms of the Lord on May 14, 2021. He was born to William and Joyce Ritter on Nov. 11, 1957 in Greenfield, Wis. He shared his life with Cindi Ritter (Malzahn) and blessed into the union of marriage on Aug. 29, 1981. He often sang with the radio Garth...

Jerry D. Bonner

Jerry D. Bonner

May 10, 2021

BLUE MOUNDS, WIS. - Jerry David Bonner, age 73 of Blue Mounds, Wis., died at his home on Monday, May 10, 2021, surrounded by family. He was born in Middleton on July 15, 1947, to Harry Bonner and Dora Starczynski. A proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Jerry served honorably in Viet Nam while stationed on Hill...

Wyatt Berryman Agard

Wyatt Berryman Agard

May 3, 2021

MADISON - Wyatt Berryman Agard, age 39, died peacefully and surrounded by love at home on May 3, 2021, after an extended battle with mental illness and addiction. He is survived by his father and mother Steven and Mary Berryman Agard; his brother and sister-in-law, Zach and Sarah Agard; his sisters, Melissa and Heather Agard; his seven beloved nephews;...

Gloria R. Moccaldi-Boone

Gloria R. Moccaldi-Boone

May 1, 2021

JANESVILLE – Gloria R. Moccaldi-Boone succumbed to her death on May 1, 2021 after a brief illness. Gloria rest in sleep in Jehovah’s loving memory.    Gloria was born in Jesup, Georgia to her parents, James and Willye Mae Norman, on April 5, 1962. She attended schools in Georgia and Upstate (Utica) New York. Gloria’s faith was an integral part...

Bobbi Jo M. Gaudreau

Bobbi Jo M. Gaudreau

Apr 29, 2021

MADISON. WIS./IRON RIVER, MICH. – Bobbi Jo Marie Gaudreau, age 38 of Madison, Wis., and formerly of Iron River, Mich., passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 29, 2021. She was the daughter of Daniel and Joann (Cunningham) Gaudreau; mother of Taia Skye Gaudreau and Toni Jo M. Rowney. She was a woman with no bounds. A woman that will...

John V. Seitz

John V. Seitz

Apr 21, 2021

MADISON – John V. Seitz, age 80 of Madison, passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. He was born on Oct. 5, 1940, the son of Victor and Marie (Biwer) Seitz. John graduated from Johnson Creek High School and UW-Whitewater, where he received his degree in accounting. John served in the U.S. Army from 1963 to...