Obituaries

Lawrence Edwin Truitt

Lawrence Edwin Truitt

Apr 4, 2018

MADISONLarry passed away on April 4, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Truitt; former wife, Linda Truitt of Waunakee; brother, Don (Carol) Truitt of Canfield, Ohio; children, Chris (Holly) Truitt of DeForest, Sarah Truitt of Denver, Colo., and Lisa Truitt of Orlando, Fla.; nine stepchildren, Patty Hardin of Delmar, Iowa; Becky Robinson, Debbie Robinson, Chrissy Robinson, Jerry...

Timothy A. Thorland

Timothy A. Thorland

Apr 1, 2018

MADISON - Timothy Alan Thorland, age 58, of Madison, passed away on Sunday, April 1, 2018. He was born on Sept. 3, 1959, in Madison. He was the son of Gordon F. Thorland and Shirley L (Cook) Thorland. He married Susan Pahmeier on April 9, 1983. They were parents to a son, Andrew. Tim grew up in Sun Prairie,...

Andrew T. Thorland

Andrew T. Thorland

Apr 1, 2018

MADISON - We lost Andrew Thorland on April 1, 2018. In his short life, Andy brought so much joy and happiness to his family and friends. He was a beloved son to Sue and Tim, and a loyal friend to Ryan, Pedro and Matt. He was a long-time employee of Pre-Played in Madison and committed writer/statistician for the Madison...

Margaret Finch

Margaret Finch

Mar 30, 2018

JANESVILLE - Margaret Polly Finch left this world peacefully on Good Friday evening, March 30th, 2018. She was in the company of 2 of her daughters; Katie Finch Cossman and Sondra Finch, and Katies husband, Rick Cossman. Polly was born on August 25th 1924 to Margaret and Phil Carroll. She was the oldest of four children: Polly, Jeane, Phil...

Brian W. Schremp

Brian W. Schremp

Mar 28, 2018

MIDDLETON - Our beloved Brian Schremp, 70, died Wednesday, March 28, 2018. He bravely endured pain and disability for 45 years after a near-fatal auto accident in the Florida Keys at age 23. He died of T-cell lymphoma, peacefully and surrounded by love, at the VAs awesome hospice. Among many other things, he was a sonar tech in the...

Richard L. Zink

Richard L. Zink

Mar 24, 2018

MADISON Richard L. Zink, age 75, passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Sharon; and two daughters, Lezlie Chicker (Mike McNurlen) and Jodi (Scott) Schafer. Per Richards request, no services will be held. In lieu of gifts, please contribute to the Dane County Humane Society. All Faiths Funeral & Cremation Services Madison (608)442-0477...

Samuel J. Steele

Samuel J. Steele

Mar 22, 2018

BOSCOBEL/MADISON/EDGERTON - Sam Steele, age 72, passed away peacefully at Agrace Center for Hospice & Palliative Care in Janesville on March 22, 2018. Sam was raised in Boscobel, where he graduated from Boscobel High School in 1964. Sam was preceded in death by his parents, William E. and Alice (Baumeister) Steele; his brothers, Billy (Beverly) Steele and Ronnie Steele;...

Harold M Ziegenfuss

Harold M Ziegenfuss

Mar 16, 2018

MADISON Harold M. Ziegenfuss, age 98, formerly of Winona, Minn., died peacefully at Agrace Hospice & Palliative Care in Madison, Wis., on March 16, 2018, with his wife of fifty three years, Elaine, by his side. Harold Zig was born in Winona, Minn., Nov. 30, 1919, to John and Martha Ziegenfuss. He graduated from Cotter High School and served...

James F. Higgins

James F. Higgins

Mar 13, 2018

MADISON - James Franklin Higgins, age 78, of Madison, passed away on Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at the Agrace HospiceCare Center surrounded by his five loving girls. He was born on Feb. 12, 1940 in Madison to parents Kathleen Higgins and Franklin Fjelstad. He often shared fond memories of the large amount of cherished time he spent as a...

Ronald J. Johnson

Ronald J. Johnson

Mar 12, 2018

MADISON - Ronald J. Johnson, age 74, passed away on Monday, March 12, 2018, at Tender Reflections in DeForest. He was born on April 11, 1943, in Madison, the son of Alvin and Alvilda (Valstad) Johnson. Prior to his retirement, Ron served as a court reporter for the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development. Ron had a large circle of...

Derek Alan Kraabel

Derek Alan Kraabel

Mar 3, 2018

JANESVILLE Derek A. Kraabel, age 29 of Janesville, died unexpectedly on Saturday, March 3, 2018, at Mercy Hospital and Trauma Center in Janesville. He was born September 23, 1988, the son of Gary and Lana (Nundahl) Kraabel. Derek enjoyed working on computers, music and being around family. He attended Blackhawk Tech for computer science. Derek is survived by his...

Patricia M. Garlock

Patricia M. Garlock

Mar 1, 2018

MADISON Patricia M. Garlock, age 80, passed away on March 1, 2018 at Belmont Nursing and Rehab Center in Madison. She was born Dec. 18, 1937, the daughter of Edwin F. Mike and Viola (Kohl) Garlock. Pat or Patsy as she was known, grew-up in the Hebron area, near Fort Atkinson, where her family had a farmette. She would...

Alvin Lincoln Hergenrother

Alvin Lincoln Hergenrother

Feb 25, 2018

MADISON - Alvin Lincoln Al Hergenrother, 92, passed away peacefully on Feb. 25, 2018, in his home surrounded by his family after a short battle with cancer. Born in Madison, Wis., on Feb. 12, 1926, Al graduated from Madison East High School and then enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. Upon his return, he...

Kenneth L. Jacobson

Kenneth L. Jacobson

Feb 17, 2018

SUN PRAIRIE Kenneth L. Jacobson, age 70, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at University Hospital in Madison on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018. He was born in Bristol, Wis., on June 28, 1947, the son of Raymond and Loretta (Dunn) Jacobson. Ken graduated from Madison East High School in 1965 and married Judith A. Rantala on Jan. 20,...

Lorraine E. Pionkowski

Lorraine E. Pionkowski

Feb 12, 2018

MADISON - Lorraine E. Pionkowski, age 81, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 12, 2018 after a long illness, with her family by her side. Lorri was born near Pewaukee, Wis., in Waukesha county on September 5, 1936, the daughter of Adolph and Alwina (Lange) Kisser. She married Jerry Pionkowski on December 21, 1957 in East Troy, Wisconsin. Lorri...

Reginald J. Acquin

Reginald J. Acquin

Feb 11, 2018

MADISON - Reginald Reggie Acquin died peacefully in Madison, Wisconsin, on February 11, 2018. Reggie was born in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, on the St. Marys First Nation reservation. The St. Marys Band is one of six Wolastoqiyik or Maliseet (a.k.a. Malecite) Nations on the Saint John River in Canada. He was very proud of his Native American heritage....

Charmayne C. Boldt

Charmayne C. Boldt

Feb 1, 2018

MADISON - Charmayne C. Boldt, age 53 of Madison, formerly of Janesville, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018 at her home. Charmayne was born in Hastings, Minn., on Nov. 6, 1964, the daughter of Carl W. and Arla Mae (Mandel) Boldt. Charmayne graduated from Janesville Craig High School in 1983 and attended UW-Stout, pursuing a degree in...

Ronald Alan Duhr

Ronald Alan Duhr

Jan 24, 2018

EDGERTON Ronald Alan Duhr, age 60 of Edgerton WI, died peacefully at home in the early hours of Wednesday, January 24, 2018, after a courageous 3 year battle with liver cancer. He was born on February 8, 1957, the son of Hale and Dorothy (Mercer) Duhr. Ron loved being outdoors, as well as spending time with his grandchildren. He...

John A. Williams

John A. Williams

Jan 22, 2018

SUN PRAIRIE John A. Williams, age 76 of Sun Prairie, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Jan. 22, 2018. Lets face it! John could build, repair, and repurpose anything. He wasnt just moderately skilled in many things; he was a master of most things mechanical. John was born on Oct. 24, 1941, in Madison, Wisconsin, to Arthur John and Beulah...

Thomas Earl Simmons

Thomas Earl Simmons

Jan 19, 2018

VERONA Thomas E. Simmons, age 76 of Verona and formerly of Mineral Point, passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan. 19, 2018, at St. Marys Care Center in Madison. Tom was born in Freeport, Ill., March 10, 1941, the son of Floyd and Jessie (Stone) Simmons. He worked various jobs over the years, sometimes two or three to help support...

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