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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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....
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...
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...
EASTMAN - LaVerne Daniel DuCharme, age 78, a lifelong resident of Eastman, Wis., died peacefully surrounded by family Jan. 30, 2017, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born Sept. 25, 1938, on DuCharme Ridge in rural Eastman to Ruth and Frank DuCharme. LaVerne was the oldest of six siblings, Laurayne Duerkop of LaCrosse, Marilyn Kinder of Boscobel,...
EASTMAN - LaVerne Daniel DuCharme, age 78, a lifelong resident of Eastman, Wis., died peacefully surrounded by family Jan. 30, 2017, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born Sept. 25, 1938, on DuCharme Ridge in rural Eastman to Ruth and Frank DuCharme. LaVerne was the oldest of six siblings, Laurayne Duerkop of LaCrosse, Marilyn Kinder of Boscobel,...
MADISON/DEFOREST Pamela L. Bundy, age 44, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017 due to complications of diabetes. Pam was born Nov. 22, 1972 to Julia Groce and Jim Bundy. Pam graduated from Madison East High School in 1991. She worked for US Cellular and American Family Insurance before being disabled from diabetes. Pam is...
MADISON Sue A. Rogers passed away peacefully at Milestone Madison on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017. She was born Dec. 18, 1950, and lived in the Madison area most of her life. Painting and foam design filled many hours for Sue as she pursued her love of art. She enjoyed plants and could be seen tending to the plants throughout...
MADISON Sue A. Rogers passed away peacefully at Milestone Madison on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017. She was born Dec. 18, 1950, and lived in the Madison area most of her life. Painting and foam design filled many hours for Sue as she pursued her love of art. She enjoyed plants and could be seen tending to the plants throughout...
MADISON/DEFOREST Pamela L. Bundy, age 44, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017 due to complications of diabetes. Pam was born Nov. 22, 1972 to Julia Groce and Jim Bundy. Pam graduated from Madison East High School in 1991. She worked for US Cellular and American Family Insurance before being disabled from diabetes. Pam is...
JANESVILLE - Tina L. Murphy, age 43, passed away peacefully at her home in Janesville, surrounded by her family on Wednesday, January 11, 2017. She was born on July 31, 1973 in Hayward, Wisconsin to Gordon Nielsen and Louise (Guderian) Nielsen. Tina was a 1991 graduate of Dodgeville High School. Tina was an exceptional woman who brought sunshine to...
JANESVILLE - Tina L. Murphy, age 43, passed away peacefully at her home in Janesville, surrounded by her family on Wednesday, January 11, 2017. She was born on July 31, 1973 in Hayward, Wisconsin to Gordon Nielsen and Louise (Guderian) Nielsen. Tina was a 1991 graduate of Dodgeville High School. Tina was an exceptional woman who brought sunshine to...
JANESVILLE - At 4:32 am on January 10th, 2017, David Curtis Butters passed away peacefully with his daughter at his bedside. Dave was born on January 23rd, 1953, in Homewood, IL, to Karen and Jack Butters. He had one younger sister and a younger brother. He grew up playing many sports, his favorite being football. He went to Homewood-Flossmoor...
EDGERTON, WIS. - Donald Edward Van Vlierbergen, Jr., age 56, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017 at his home in Edgerton, Wis. Don was born on June 25, 1960 in Chicago, to Donald and Phylis Van Vlierbergen. He was married to Ardie Van Vlierbergen in 2008. His wife, Ardie; son, Devin; and daughter, Jessica survive him. He is...