Obituaries

Sep 30, 2024

Mike Borgwardt of Milton, WI passed away on Monday, September 30th at Mercy Hospital surrounded by his loved ones.

Mike spent 30 years at General Motors. He also enjoyed working for Wurtz Service Center as a Tow Truck Driver. In retirement, he worked part-time at Kwik Trip in maintenance and groundskeeping.

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Sep 30, 2024

Geraldine Louise Terland (Thompson), 92 of Avalon, Wisconsin, passed away on September 30, 2024 at Rock Haven Nursing Home in Janesville, Wisconsin. She was born on June 5, 1932 in Newark Township, the daughter of LaVern and Cecile Pann. Geraldine married Eugene Thompson on March 28, 1951 in Rockton Illinois. Eugene passed on June 29, 1972. She then married...

Sep 29, 2024

Lisa Rae Showers, age 62, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday September 29, 2024, at St. Mary’s hospital in Madison. Lisa was born on July 20, 1962, in Madison to parents Curtis and Helen Roscoe. She graduated from Madison East High School in 1980. Lisa married Richard Showers on September 30th, 2007, at The Gates of Heaven synagogue.

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Sep 24, 2024

MADISON – Jesse Jay BonoAnno, age 81 of Madison, passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. He was born in Madison on January 3, 1943, the son of Sam and Lucille BonoAnno. Jay married Alana “Lonnie” Gross in Madison on May 5, 1984.

Jay was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He...

Sep 24, 2024

MADISON - Roderick Cook passed away suddenly on Sep. 24, 2024, at age 57.

He was a long-time Madison resident, world traveler, brilliant writer and illustrator, devotee of dogs, and aficionado of the absurd. Rod was deeply tuned in to the music and art he loved and shared with so many. He studied political history...

Sep 17, 2024

Mary Alayne Walsvick, age 59 of DeForest, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024, at University of Wisconsin Hospital, as a result of a serious car accident. She was born on November 8, 1964, in Madison, Wis., the daughter of Boyd Walsvick and Edith Elaine Walsvick-Black.

Mary is survived by her longtime companion, Dave Stowell...

Sep 15, 2024

Robert James “Bunny Nose” Schmied, age 71, passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 15, 2024, from the affects of cancer surrounded by his family. Bunny was born on March 27, 1953, in Columbus, Wis., the son of Berthold and Ann (Moreth) Schmied.

He spent most of his early life in Columbus causing trouble...

Sep 15, 2024

Glenn H. Lea, age 91, passed away at home on Sunday, September 15, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born on February 8, 1933, to Oscar and Marie (Swenby) Lea in Madison, WI. He married Jane Cox on October 8, 1955, she passed away in 1970. He then married Elnore Millin on August 12, 1972.

Sep 15, 2024

Crystal Michelle (Meng) Glaser, 42, was granted her angel wings on Sunday, September 15, 2024.

Crystal was born on March 27, 1982, in Columbia, MO. She was a graduate of Black Hawk High School, where she went to school for her entire education.

Crystal loved camping, swimming, listening to live music...

Sep 6, 2024

Richard Robert (Dick) Kelly a.k.a R.R Kelly and “Grandpa Kelly” passed away at his home surrounded by family days before his 93rd birthday on September 06, 2024. He fought with his Irish spirit to the very end.

He was the first son born to Robert and Gladys (Yale) Kelly in Milton on September 10, 1931....

Aug 28, 2024

MERRIMAC - Barbara Ann Harrison, born July 1, 1957, and called home to God on August 28, 2024, lived a life rich in love, faith, and unyielding strength. As a devoted nurturer, Barbara’s life was a testament to her deep faith and her ability to inspire and uplift those around her. She embodied kindness, faithfulness, and care, nurturing not...

Aug 27, 2024

MARSHALL – Deanna Leah Chadwick, age 51 of Marshall, passed away at her home on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Deanna was born in Madison, Wis., on May 25, 1973, the daughter of Rollin and Penny (Peck) Dahl. She graduated from Marshall High School in 1991 and MATC in 1993....

Aug 26, 2024

MADISON- Gary Wayne McConochie, age 78, passed away on August 26, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. He was born on October 15, 1945, to Christopher and Bessie McConochie in Pardeeville, WI. Gary was the youngest of the boys out of a total of seventeen children.

Gary enjoyed life to the fullest including spending...

Aug 17, 2024

MADISON – Brigitte Jilbert, age 77 of Madison, enjoyed her last song on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at New Perspective in Sun Prairie, Wis. She was born in Berlin, Germany on July 11, 1947, the daughter of Günter and Ella Trebbin. Brigitte married Ed Jilbert on Oct. 24, 1974, in Frankfurt am Rhein, Germany.

Brigitte...

Aug 4, 2024

Michael G. Hartenberger came to the end of his 10-year journey with Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) Sunday, August 4th at home, in Janesville; just weeks after turning 63. Mike is survived by his wife, Kathy Siekmann Hartenberger; son, Casey Hartenberger, and his wife, Kathleen, and son, Teddy; daughter, Kylie (Hartenberger) Meinert and her husband, Jake; step-daughters, Samantha Coston, and her...

Jul 29, 2024

MADISON – Charles Ward Johnson, age 59 of Madison, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024, at his home. He was born in Madison on Dec. 13, 1964, the son of Ward and Crellin (Hartman) Johnson.

Upon graduating from Madison West High School in 1983, he served in the U.S. Navy, being honorably discharged in...

Jul 22, 2024

David L. Stika, age 70, died July 22, 2024, in Madison, Wisconsin. David was born in and formerly resided in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Doris (Gray) Stika; brothers, Robert J. (Sandra) of Oakdale, Connecticut and Duane L. of Kenosha, Wisconsin. He is survived by his son, Toryn...

Jul 21, 2024

Joel Erwin Knutson, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend to many, passed away on July 21st, 2024 in Janesville, WI. He was born on July 30th, 1962 in Edgerton, WI to loving parents who instilled in him the values of hard work and compassion.

Joel's passing has left an indescribable void in the hearts...

Jul 20, 2024

Raymond Joseph Bates, 96, of Madison/Verona passed away peacefully on July 20, 2024. Ray was born on July 24, 1927, in Wilkes-Barre, PA to Bruce and Kathleen Bates. Upon graduating from Wilkes-Barre Myers High in 1945, he served in the U.S. Navy during and following World War II.

After his time with the Navy, he...

Jul 17, 2024

Ronald David Dunn, 78, of Janesville, WI, formerly of Sharon, WI, passed away on Wednesday, July 17th of natural causes.

Ron was born on April 13, 1946 to Douglas Dunn and Joyce (LaFevre) Dunn Weig in Elkhorn. Ron graduated from Big Foot High School in 1964. In October of 1965, Ron survived a car accident...