Obituaries

Frank L. Garcia

Frank L. Garcia

Jul 26, 2020

MADISON – Frank L. Garcia, age 43, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020 at St. Marys Hospital in Madison. He was born in Riverside, California on Aug. 6, 1976, the son of Frank Garcia and Alvera Vega.   Frank loved the Los Angeles Lakers, oldies music, 80’s movies, horror films with Halloween being his favorite holiday. He’ll be remembered...

Dennis M. Phelan

Dennis M. Phelan

Jul 25, 2020

On July 25, 2020, Dennis Michael Phelan, loving son, brother and friend to so many, passed away peacefully with loved ones by his side. Dennis was born on October 9, 1964 in Madison, Wis. He graduated from Madison East High School and earned an Associate Degree in Business from MATC. He was employed by Certco as an EDI Coordinator...

Thomas F. Gilbert

Thomas F. Gilbert

Jul 21, 2020

Rockton – Thomas F. Gilbert, age 71, formerly of Janesville, passed away July 21, 2020 at Agrace Hospice and Palliative Care Center in Fitchburg, Wisconsin.  He was born August 13, 1948 in Janesville, Wisconsin to Wilbur and Catherine (Strampe) Gilbert.  Tom married Mary Huschka on February 10, 1968 in Rockford, Illinois.  They were blessed with 5 children. Tom loved...

Beverly J. Seavey

Beverly J. Seavey

Jul 18, 2020

MADISON - Beverly Jeanne (Engelkens) Seavey passed away on July 18, 2020 after a long and arduous fight against Parkinson’s disease. For 20 years, the disease ravaged her body but never her spirit. She fought it to the end insisting on trying to walk and going outside when moving was difficult and talking on the phone when she was...

Rebecca L. Ezzell

Rebecca L. Ezzell

Jul 16, 2020

MADISON - Rebecca Lynn Ezzell, age 66, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at the Agrace HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg. She was born May 26, 1954, to Edward and Clara Jane (Wise) Haddix and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana. She married Edward Ezzell on Nov. 12, 1982.   Becky worked for several years as a...

Rev. C. Phillip Burt

Rev. C. Phillip Burt

Jul 14, 2020

MONONA – Rev. C. Phillip Burt, a retired Methodist minister age 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at Heritage Senior Living in Monona, Wis. Phil passed away with family there to love and care for him, finally finishing the recurring dream that his wife Phyllis, who preceded him in death by twelve years, and one of...

Nyla M. Mccormick

Nyla M. Mccormick

Jul 4, 2020

MADISON - Nyla (Ball) McCormick, 91, of Madison, WI, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2020, at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg. The daughter of Albert and Lois (Beale) Ball. She was born on February 18, 1929, in Madison, WI. A lifelong Madison resident, Nyla graduated from Central High School in 1947 and remained very active with her senior class,...

Auriel J. Mcnutt

Auriel J. Mcnutt

Jun 28, 2020

It would be wrong to say that Auriel (Nunu) lost her battle to addiction because she never stopped fighting. No matter how hard life came at her, she was always determined to get and stay clean for her children. When anyone else would have broken, Nunu stayed strong. Through her, we know what resilience and perseverance truly look like....

Gerald L. Olson

Gerald L. Olson

Jun 27, 2020

After 91 years full of life, Gerald Lavern Olson died June 27, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. Everyone who knew Gerald appreciated his gentle kindness, sage wisdom and passion for spending time with the people he loved. Born in Iowa County, Gerald graduated from Cobb High School and the Wisconsin School of Mines in Platteville. He married...

Robert E. Adams

Robert E. Adams

Jun 14, 2020

MARSHALL – Robert Earl Adams, age 80 of Marshall, passed away at his home on June 14, 2020. He was born in Amboy, Minn., on Oct. 16, 1939, the son of Carl and Myrtle (Michelson) Adams. Following graduation from high school in Faribault, Minn., Bob proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1957 to 1960. He was a professional...

Joseph E. Kosinski

Joseph E. Kosinski

Jun 12, 2020

MADISON – Joseph E. Kosinski, age 72, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 12, 2020 as the result of an automobile accident. He was born in Madison on June 29, 1947, the son of Frank and Evelyn (Daggett) Kosinski.    After retiring from Oscar Mayer, Joe worked for Metro Kia of Madison, transfering new cars. He enjoyed the many different...

Ronald P. Koebler

Ronald P. Koebler

Jun 11, 2020

JANESVILLE - Ronald Paul Koebler, 77, went to be with Jesus on Thursday, June 11, 2020, peacefully at his home in Janesville, Wisconsin.    He is survived by his loving wife, Cheryl (Ploor); his precious children and step-children, Donna Lou Koebler, Randy Koebler, Robert Koebler, Scott Koebler (Monica), Chad Raby (Dawn), daughter-in-law Brenda Raby, Joleen Prochnow (Mark), Rebecca Prochnow, Janet...

Margaret J. Bongard

Margaret J. Bongard

Jun 10, 2020

FITCHBURG/MARSHALL - Margaret “Peggy” Joan Bongard (Conway) age 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at home with her family.    Margaret was born on Feb. 15, 1934, to Frank and Lucy Conway in Madison, Wis. On Oct. 20, 1962, she married her late husband Carl Bongard at St. James Catholic Church in Madison, Wis. They lived in...

Teresa L. Phelan

Teresa L. Phelan

Jun 10, 2020

STOUGHTON - Teresa Phelan, age 63 of Stoughton, passed away on Wednesday June 10, 2020, at her home with her daughters at her side. She was born on July 19, 1956, in Aurora, Colorado, the daughter of Jewel “Jo” Goodwin and Warren Olsen.   Teresa worked as a machinist at Madison Kipp for over a decade. Teresa attended East High...

Steven O. Bell

Steven O. Bell

Jun 9, 2020

PORTAGE – Steven O. Bell, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at Tivoli at Divine Savior Healthcare in Portage.   Steve served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1957 and worked in construction for over 30 years with Local Union 464.   Steve married Gladys Heins in Madison on Feb. 14, 1964.   In addition to his wife,...

Isaac Patrick Johnson

Isaac Patrick Johnson

Jun 6, 2020

JANESVILLE - It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Janesville’s fiercest Superhero. Isaac Patrick Johnson, age 6, left his earthly life on Saturday, June 6, 2020, after a 3 year courageous battle with Neuroblastoma. Isaac was born on June 2, 2014, to parents Patrick and Debbie (Piccione) Johnson, in Janesville, Wisconsin. Isaac had an incredible zest...

Julia A. Richardson

Julia A. Richardson

Jun 3, 2020

Janesville, WI -- Julia "Judy" Richardson, 82, of Janesville, passed away on June 3, 2020 at home. She was born November 28, 1937 in Janesville, the daughter of Clair and Lela McKnight. She graduated from Janesville High School, and married Bernard Richardson on November 27, 1955 in Janesville. Julia enjoyed being a mother and grandmother, always willing to help...

Joyce H. Runey

Joyce H. Runey

Jun 2, 2020

MADISON – Joyce Helen Runey, age 67, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at the Agrace HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg. She was born in Madison on April 12, 1953, the daughter of Chester and Helen (Schlotthauer) Runey.   Joyce is survived by her brother, Lawrence Runey; a sister, Sandra Runey; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in...

Charles Richard Waite

Charles Richard Waite

May 29, 2020

JANESVILLE – Charles (Dick) R. Waite, 86, of Kingsford, MI, formerly of Janesville, WI passed away May 29, 2020 at his daughter’s home in Janesville following a brief bout of cancer. He was born on October 18, 1933, the youngest son of Elmer Carl & Frona “Jane” (Holderbauch) Wait in Kingsford, Michigan.  He attended Kingsford High School graduating in...

Travis L. Wiersma

Travis L. Wiersma

May 26, 2020

SUN PRAIRIE - Travis L. Wiersma was born on August 27, 1967. He left this world on May 26, 2020. He was a man of few words so his obituary will also follow his lead.   Travis was loyal to his employer, Madison College; a devoted father and son; a passionate gardener; a skilled outdoorsman; and a best friend to...

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