Obituaries
Shirley Mae Johnston
Aug 8, 2017
MADISON Shirley Mae Johnston, 80, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017 at St. Marys Hospital in Madison. Shirley was born June 27, 1937 in Marinette, Wis., to Edward and Margaret (Malmstead) Matz. She was the oldest of six siblings, three sisters, Gerral, Anita and Paula; and two brothers, Richard and James. She married James Johnston in Marinette on...
Youa Ying Xiong
Aug 4, 2017
DANVILLE, ILLINOIS - Youa Ying Xiong, of Danville, Illinois, passed away on August 4, 2017 at the age of 78. Youa was born in Xieng Khouang, Laos. He worked hard as a farmer and businessman in Laos until the Hmong involvement in the Secret War in Vietnam forced him to flee with his family to a Thai refugee camp....
Timothy J. Walstad
Aug 4, 2017
BLACK EARTH - Timothy J. Tim Walstad, age 55 of Black Earth, Wis., passed away on Friday, Aug. 4, 2017. He was born on March 26, 1962 the son of Burdette "Ole" and Ardis (Turk) Walstad. Tim is survived by his daughters, Crystal (Zac Witwen) Brandt and Tianna Attaway; and his grandchildren, Tyler Jacobson and Austin Witwen. Tim was...
Charles R. Klubertanz
Aug 2, 2017
COTTAGE GROVE - Charles Ray Klubertanz, age 72, of Cottage Grove, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born on Oct. 29, 1944 in Madison, the son of Cyril and Harriet Klubertanz. He married Carol Wolf on Dec. 30, 1968 in Madison. He was married to the love of his life for...
Barbara J. Seif
Jul 31, 2017
MADISON- Barbara Joan Seif passed away Monday, July 31, 2017, at Waunakee Manor. Barbara was born on June 4, 1930, to Leonard and Mamie Seif in Cincinnati, Ohio, and lived there until her family moved to Plainfield, N.J., in 1946. After graduation from high school Barbara attended Wheelock College in Boston, Mass., where she received her bachelors degree. She...
Michael J. Spink
Jul 14, 2017
McFARLAND Michael John Spink, age 27, passed away unexpectedly in Madison on Friday, July 14, 2017. He was born Sept. 28, 1989, the son of Laura Spink and Todd Schulenberg. Michael went to school in McFarland and laid tile for a living. He loved spending time with his friends and most of all his daughter. Michael is survived by...
Roger William Beck
Jul 3, 2017
JANESVILLE - Roger William Beck, born August 13, 1950 in Columbia, South Carolina, passed away on July 3, 2017 at his home in Janesville, surrounded by his family. Roger leaves behind his best friend and love of his life, Julaine (Traxler) and daughter Randalyn (Dennis) Des Lauries; two amazing grandchildren Logan and Conner; as well as beloved sisters: Suzanne,...
Wesley R Lausted
Jul 2, 2017
MONONA - Wesley Robert Lausted passed away at home on July 2, 2017, after a short but courageous fight with cancer. He was born on Aug. 2, 1930, in Menomonie, Wis., to Edward and A. Cornelia Lausted. After graduating as valedictorian from Colfax High School, Wes attended UW-Madison. He married Dolores Brown on Nov. 20, 1954. Wes retired from...
Bonnie L. West
Jun 29, 2017
COTTAGE GROVE - Bonnie (Stacey) (Luchsinger) West, 58, of Cottage Grove, Wis., passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 29, 2017. She was born on May 29, 1959, in Stoughton, Wis. She was daughter of the late Jeanette (Glenn) Peterson and Charlie Stacey. Bonnie was employed for many years at Road Ranger in Cottage Grove. She also had a strong...
Robert L Johnson
Jun 22, 2017
MADISON Robert L. Bobbie Johnson, age 78, of Madison, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born Sept. 10, 1938 in Stoughton, the son of Floyd and Pearl (Osborne) Johnson. He married Karla Teresinski in Sauk City on Sept. 19, 1999. Bobbie worked at Oscar Mayer for 30 years until his retirement...
James D. Kingsley
Jun 14, 2017
MADISON - James D. Jim Kingsley, age 83, passed away peacefully at his home in Madison, on Wednesday, June 14, 2017. Jim was born March 9, 1934 to Norm and Vera (Ware) Kingsley. Jim grew up in Madison, graduating from Madison Central High School. Jim joined the U.S. Army in 1950 serving in the Army Band. He loved music,...
Royce D. Howell
Jun 4, 2017
STOUGHTON Royce D. Howell, age 75, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2017, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving wife and daughters. Royce was born Nov. 5, 1941, in Mount Ida, Wis., to Harry and Lova Howell. He soon found his soulmate and love of his life, Charmaine Lohr. They were married on May 11, 1960 and had...
Vernon G. Chadwick
Jun 3, 2017
MARSHALL - Vernon G. Chadwick, 71, of Marshall, Wis., peacefully passed away, Saturday June 3, 2017, at home surrounded by loved ones. Vernon was born on March 24, 1946 in Watertown, Wis., to Gordon and Eleanor (Kiesow) Chadwick of Marshall, Wis. He was married to Randy Boyce of Merrill, Wis., on Oct. 30, 1971. Vernon was well known for...
James Michael Vangorden
Jun 1, 2017
MADISON - James Michael "Mike" VanGorden, 60, of Madison, Wis., died Thursday June 1, 2017 in the company of family at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Mike was born in Hollywood, Florida to Ruth J. Morris and James F. VanGorden on Nov. 8, 1956. Mike loved to cook, hike and his grandchildren were his pride and joy. He was fondly...
Eugene A. Rose
Jun 1, 2017
MADISON Eugene A. Gene Rose, age 81, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2017 at the UW Hospital after a courageous five year battle with lung cancer. He was born in Rochester, Minn., on March 18, 1936, to Harold and Evelyn (Manke) Rose. Mr. Rose served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. Since 1984 he was the...
Phyllis J. Ward
May 30, 2017
COTTAGE GROVE Phyllis J. Ward, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at Oakwood Prairie Ridge in Madison. She was born in Madison on Aug. 29, 1932, the daughter of Dennie and Evelyn (Utke) Carter. Phyllis graduated from Waunakee High School, class of 1950. She married Donald J. Ward on Jan. 28, 1954 and together they had...
Joseph Lee Endicott
May 29, 2017
POYNETTE - Joseph Lee Endicott, age 52 of Poynette, died May 29, 2017, following a courageous battle with cancer. Joe was born Nov. 19, 1964 in Janesville, Wis., the son of James P. and Pamela (Johns) Endicott. Joe was an injection process technician for over 30 years, most recently employed at Non-Metallic Components, Inc. He was always interested in...
Lynn Ann Mcconnell
May 23, 2017
MONONA - Lynn Ann Rognlien McConnell was born in Decorah, Iowa on March 21, 1945. She died in Madison, Wis., on May 23, 2017. She was a lifelong learner and studied widely and deeply over many years at Edgewood College. She spent her professional life as an educational assistant with the Madison Metro School District. She had a heart...
Constance L. Phillips
May 13, 2017
MADISON - Constance L. Phillips went home to the Lord on May 13, 2017 at Agrace HospiceCare after succumbing to breast cancer. Connie was born on Jan. 19, 1940 to Elmer and Doris Tessmann. A lifelong Madison resident, she graduated from Madison East High School in 1958 and married Robert Jacobs that same year; they later divorced. In 1964...
Ralph L. Brandenburg, Sr.
May 12, 2017
SUN PRAIRIE Ralph Leon Brandenburg, Sr., age 72, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, May 12, 2017. Ralph was born in St. Ann, Ill., on Oct. 11, 1944, to Ralph and Viola (Dubea) Brandenburg. Following graduation from Tri County High School in Plainfield, Wis., Ralph enlisted in the U.S. Army where he proudly served 20 years before retiring...
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