Obituaries

Christian "Jay" Heredia

Christian "Jay" Heredia

Mar 9, 2017

SUN PRAIRIE Christian "Jay" Heredia, age 19, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 9, 2017. He was born in Janesville on June 2, 1997 the son of David Heredia and Eugenia Kleinschmidt. Jay graduated from Sun Prairie High School, class of 2015. He was enrolled at MATC in their Dental Hygiene program. Jay loved hanging out at Maple Bluff...

Gladys M. Nesheim

Gladys M. Nesheim

Mar 7, 2017

DEFOREST Gladys M. Nesheim, age 98, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2017. She was born on June 18, 1918 in Arena, Wis., to Alfred and Lena Mueller. She married Reuben Nesheim on Oct. 27, 1936. He preceded her in death on Feb. 9, 1987. Her son David A. Nesheim also preceded her in death. It was impossible not...

David A. Peck

David A. Peck

Mar 1, 2017

MARSHALL - David Allison Peck, age 93, born and raised in the Town of Medina and resided the majority of his life in the Town of York, was called home on Wednesday, March 1, 2017. David was born July 17, 1923, the fifth child of Henry and Zara (Calkins) Peck. He grew up on a farm on Hwy. T,...

Jason J. Peck

Jason J. Peck

Feb 28, 2017

MARSHALL/SUN PRAIRIE Jason Jeremiah Peck, age 39, of Sun Prairie and formerly of Marshall, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at his home on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017. He was born Feb. 11, 1978 the son of David Pete and Marianne (Timperley) Peck. Following graduation from Marshall High School, Jason attended UW-Oshkosh and received his Quality Management certificate from...

Lillian Elizabeth Westbury

Lillian Elizabeth Westbury

Feb 27, 2017

MADISON - Lillian Elizabeth (Schneider) (Carpenter) Westbury, of Madison, died peacefully on Feb. 27, 2017 at the age of 70. She was the daughter of the late Alice Elizabeth (Wolfe) and Phillip Carl Schneider. Born in Columbus, Ohio. She was raised in Lancaster, Ohio and graduated from Lancaster High School with the class of 1964. She moved to Wisconsin...

Kara Lynn Harper

Kara Lynn Harper

Feb 25, 2017

MADISON Kara Lynn Harper, age 43, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, at UW Hospital in Madison. She was born July 26, 1973, in Madison, the daughter of David and Donna (Gitzel) Harper. Kara attended Madison schools and was employed by Channels To Employment for 24 years. She attended Life Center Church. Kara enjoyed putting...

Kara Lynn Harper

Kara Lynn Harper

Feb 25, 2017

MADISON Kara Lynn Harper, age 43, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, at UW Hospital in Madison. She was born July 26, 1973, in Madison, the daughter of David and Donna (Gitzel) Harper. Kara attended Madison schools and was employed by Channels To Employment for 24 years. She attended Life Center Church. Kara enjoyed putting...

Michael Allen Rhodes

Michael Allen Rhodes

Feb 23, 2017

Janesville Michael A. Rhodes, 53, of Janesville, passed away on Thursday, February 23rd, at his home in Janesville. Michael was born to Robert and Dinah (Tinder) Rhodes in Beloit WI, on June 6, 1963. He was united in marriage to Roberta Lee Foster on January 29, 1987, in Woodstock, IL. Michael had an unstoppable and determined spirit. He enjoyed...

Michael Allen Rhodes

Michael Allen Rhodes

Feb 23, 2017

Janesville Michael A. Rhodes, 53, of Janesville, passed away on Thursday, February 23rd, at his home in Janesville. Michael was born to Robert and Dinah (Tinder) Rhodes in Beloit WI, on June 6, 1963. He was united in marriage to Roberta Lee Foster on January 29, 1987, in Woodstock, IL. Michael had an unstoppable and determined spirit. He enjoyed...

Josephine R. Foley

Josephine R. Foley

Feb 22, 2017

MADISON Josephine Jo Foley, age 93, of Madison and formerly of Portage, passed away at St. Marys Care Center in Madison on February 22, 2017. She was born in Two Inlets, Minn., on Nov. 12, 1923 to Peter and Theresia Esser. Jo grew up near Portage, Wis., and married Jim Foley on Sept. 30, 1950. She spent her life...

Cheryl A. Schmidt

Cheryl A. Schmidt

Feb 22, 2017

JANESVILLE Cheryl Ann Schmidt, 61, of Janesville passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017. Cheryl was born May 9, 1955 in Chicago, to Lyle and Bernice Lee. Cheryl was the loving mother of two sons; Christopher and Justin. She was devoted to her bulldogs, Tizzie and Minnie, and loved all kinds of bulldogs. Cheryl was...

Cheryl A. Schmidt

Cheryl A. Schmidt

Feb 22, 2017

JANESVILLE Cheryl Ann Schmidt, 61, of Janesville passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017. Cheryl was born May 9, 1955 in Chicago, to Lyle and Bernice Lee. Cheryl was the loving mother of two sons; Christopher and Justin. She was devoted to her bulldogs, Tizzie and Minnie, and loved all kinds of bulldogs. Cheryl was...

Josephine R. Foley

Josephine R. Foley

Feb 22, 2017

MADISON Josephine Jo Foley, age 93, of Madison and formerly of Portage, passed away at St. Marys Care Center in Madison on February 22, 2017. She was born in Two Inlets, Minn., on Nov. 12, 1923 to Peter and Theresia Esser. Jo grew up near Portage, Wis., and married Jim Foley on Sept. 30, 1950. She spent her life...

Marlene J. Johnson

Marlene J. Johnson

Feb 18, 2017

WISCONSIN DELLS - Heaven was having a little extra fun Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, when Marlene Johnson entered the gates. Marlene was famous for her nicknames, old wives tales, strong Finnish accent, saying exactly what was on her mind, hard work ethic and her contagious smile. Born in Maple, Wis., on June 29, 1944, Marlene was one of eight...

The Rev. Arthur E. Basile

The Rev. Arthur E. Basile

Feb 18, 2017

MADISON The Rev. Arthur E. Basile of Madison, Wis., died on Saturday Feb. 18, 2017, at The Haven (Attic Angel Place) at the age of 98. Art was born on June 1, 1918 in New Haven, Conn., where his father was the pastor of an Italian-American church. The family later moved to Brooklyn, N.Y., where he attended public schools...

Marlene J. Johnson

Marlene J. Johnson

Feb 18, 2017

WISCONSIN DELLS - Heaven was having a little extra fun Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, when Marlene Johnson entered the gates. Marlene was famous for her nicknames, old wives tales, strong Finnish accent, saying exactly what was on her mind, hard work ethic and her contagious smile. Born in Maple, Wis., on June 29, 1944, Marlene was one of eight...

The Rev. Arthur E. Basile

The Rev. Arthur E. Basile

Feb 18, 2017

MADISON The Rev. Arthur E. Basile of Madison, Wis., died on Saturday Feb. 18, 2017, at The Haven (Attic Angel Place) at the age of 98. Art was born on June 1, 1918 in New Haven, Conn., where his father was the pastor of an Italian-American church. The family later moved to Brooklyn, N.Y., where he attended public schools...

Heidi Ann Peterson

Heidi Ann Peterson

Feb 10, 2017

VERONA/MADISON - She didnt ask for it. But there it was. Breast cancer. Heidi made the most of her situation. She used important I phrases on a daily basis. I love you. I forgive you. I appreciate you. She said she was happier than she had ever been. And you could see in her eyes that it was true....

Heidi Ann Peterson

Heidi Ann Peterson

Feb 10, 2017

VERONA/MADISON - She didnt ask for it. But there it was. Breast cancer. Heidi made the most of her situation. She used important I phrases on a daily basis. I love you. I forgive you. I appreciate you. She said she was happier than she had ever been. And you could see in her eyes that it was true....

Jane Marie Marita

Jane Marie Marita

Feb 3, 2017

MADISON - Jane Marie Marita, age 51, of Madison, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, Feb. 3, 2017. She was born on May 27, 1965, to John and Mary (Blewett) Marita. She grew up in Mequon, Wis., and graduated from Homestead High School in 1983. Jane then moved to Madison where she made her home earning her...