Obituaries

Jul 4, 2019

Henry Charles Tilley, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2019, at Ingleside Manor in Mount Horeb. He was born April 7, 1935 to Henry and Margaret Tilley. He was the youngest of six children. His siblings: Marie, Gordon, Lillian and Ben preceded him in death. His sister Mary Ann is the sole survivor. Henry attended school in Arena and...

Jul 2, 2019

SUN PRAIRIE - Billie Lee Vanderbloemen, age 80 of Sun Prairie, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on Aug. 21, 1938, in Madison, the daughter of Harold and Violetta Nelson. She married George Vanderbloemen in November of 1970. She worked for Deforest School District for many years. She loved bowling, quilting, watching westerns...

Jun 27, 2019

DEFOREST - On June 27, 2019 Frances Jean Craig, age 76, passed away peacefully at Agrace Hospice Care surrounded by love. Jeanne was born in Hammond, Indiana on April 28, 1943 at St. Margaret’s Hospital to parents Florence Edith (Shelton) and Norman Harley Byerly. Jeanne grew up and lived in Schererville, Indiana. Growing up in Indiana in the 1950’s...

Jun 27, 2019

Kathleen May transitioned from this earthly life on Thursday, June 27, 2019 while residing at Agrace Hospice Care in Madison, WI. She was born September 26, 1933 to Victor and Minnie Bolster-May of St. Cloud, MN where she attended Catholic schools culminating with the receipt of a Bachelors’ degree in Education from the College of St. Benedict. Kathleen (Sr....

Jun 27, 2019

WAUNAKEE - Mary Ann Kueffer, age 86 of Waunakee, passed away peacefully and was surrounded by family on Thursday, June 27, 2019. She is survived by her five children and two grandchildren. Her service will be at St. John’s Catholic Church in Waunakee on Thursday, July 18, 2019. The visitation will be from 9:30 am to 11:00 am followed...

Jun 14, 2019

DEFOREST/PORTAGE—Marjorie June Heise, age 93, passed away peacefully at Agrace Hopice Care facility on Friday, June 14, 2019, with her family by her side. She was born in Milwaukee, Wis., on June 11, 1926, to Edward and Lina Groke (Halle). Marjorie was raised in Milwaukee, graduating from Riverside High School in 1944. She married Carlton Heise on Oct. 18,...

Jun 4, 2019

Janesville – Stephen D. Howard, 64, died at his home in Janesville, Wisconsin, on June 04, 2019. Stephen was born on September 24, 1954 to Kenneth and Phyllis Howard at Mercy Hospital in Janesville. Stephen worked at Beloit Corporation for 11 years and then held various positions in the Rock County area. He most recently worked at Sam’s Club...

May 30, 2019

Linda M. Logue, 59, of Janesville, passed away on May 30, 2019 at Mercy Hospital in Janesville, WI, following a long illness. A Memorial Gathering to celebrate Linda's life will be held on Sunday, June 9th, 2019 at her home at 1332 Anthony Ave, Janesville, Wisconsin, at 1:00 pm.

May 30, 2019

May 29, 2019

MADISON - Patricia A Bates, age 90 went to be with her savior on Wednesday, May 29, 2019, surrounded by family. She was born on June 27, 1928 in Madison, to Charles and Ann (Prantner) Merkle. Patricia was prepared to leave this earth and go to her heavenly home after a long happy life that concluded due to congestive...

May 27, 2019

MADISON - Xia Lee (Niam Txiaj Kuam Thao) age 85, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 27, 2019, in Madison, Wis. She was born August 28, 1933, in Fib Khav Fib Kham. She was married to Txiaj Kuam Thao. She lived in Thailand before moving to the United States in 1981.Xia truly lived life to the fullest...

May 20, 2019

MADISON - Marion V (Moss) Thorn, age 96, a resident at Chamomile Assisted Living, Madison, Wis., passed away at Agrace HospiceCare on Monday, May 20, 2019. Marion was born Aug. 8, 1922, in South Milwaukee, Wis., to parents Milton and Julia Moss. She married James Farkas on March 9, 1940. He passed away Aug. 8, 1974. Together they had...

May 14, 2019

Janesville – Lloyd A. Hause, 80, passed away peacefully at his home in Janesville, Wisconsin, on May 14, 2019 after a long illness. Lloyd was born on May 5, 1939 to Lloyd and Ann Hause in Ashland, Wisconsin, the oldest of 5 children. He married Judith Sandley Ruchti on March 5, 1993. Lloyd lived in Bruce, Wisconsin prior to...

May 8, 2019

MIDDLETON - Rick "Windog" Winnie, age 62 of Middleton, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born in Madison on Feb. 10, 1957, to LaVerne and Tudy Winnie. Rick earned his associates degree from MATC for automotive repair, and spent many years working at Jon Lancaster's in various roles. In 2004, Rick...

May 7, 2019

SUN PRAIRIE - Scott Warren Witt, age 58, passed away on May 7, 2019, due to early onset Alzheimer's disease. He was born in Harvey, Ill., on March 30, 1961, to Kenneth and Dolores (Schnering) Witt. Scott graduated from Sun Prairie High School in 1979. He was a devoted fan of the Green Bay Packers and Cubs. Scott loved...

May 5, 2019

Janice Betty (Jan) Spaeth, 74, of Beaver Dam, Wis., passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at University Hospital in Madison. She was born in Milwaukee, Wis., on June 17, 1944 to Dominic (Don) Carlos Guarniere and Dorothy Mae (nee Schmidt). She was united in marriage to Ralph Spaeth on Oct. 5, 1968, and resided in Hartford, Wis. Preceding...

May 4, 2019

Janesville – David M. Savona, 33, died Saturday, May 4, 2019, as the result of a motor vehicle accident. David was born on May 09, 1985 to Michael and Andrea (Teri) Savona in Clovis, California. He married Kristen Pohl on June 30, 2012 in Janesville, Wisconsin. David was a 2003 graduate of Craig High School, who most recently worked...

May 3, 2019

MADISON—Florence Anne Stuart died peacefully in her home on May 3, 2019, at the age of 84. A private memorial service was held at Olbrich Botanical Gardens on July 12, 2019. The daughter of Charles A. and Margery Alicia (McCleary) Lundberg, Anne was born in Wilmette, Ill. on April 12, 1935, the oldest of three children. Margery Susan is...

Apr 28, 2019

MADISON - Edward Brooks Becker passed away on April 28, 2019. He was born on Aug. 12, 1931, to Earl M. and Ethel Brooks Becker in Emporia, Kan. He earned his Bachelor's degree in chemistry from Emporia State College. Brooks served in the U.S. Army, and was stationed in Germany during the Korean Conflict. After returning to the United...

Apr 11, 2019

MADISON – Ann M. Smith, age 83, daughter of former University of Wisconsin Athletic Director, Guy and Mary Sundt, passed away at University Hospital in Madison on Thursday, April 11, 2019. A celebration of Ann’s life will be held at CRYSTAL CORNER BAR, 1302 Williamson St., Madison on Sunday, May 5, 2019 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. All...