Obituaries

May 24, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joan Peterson (Gladem), a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Joan left this world on May 24, 2024, after a nine-year battle with cancer.

Born on February 14, 1949, in Mobile, Alabama, Joan brought warmth and joy into the lives of all who knew her. In...

May 23, 2024

BLUE MOUNDS - Diane M. Wensel, age 75, passed away unexpectedly on May 23, 2024, in her home in Blue Mounds, Wis.

She was born July 18,1949 in Lancaster, Wis., to Merlin and Darlene (Niles) Adams.

Diane met her soulmate, Alfred “Butch” Wensel in 1968 and were married in 1969. They enjoyed riding...

May 19, 2024

Helen Alter (Cook, nee Stieb) passed peacefully on May 19, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, George Alter. Their blended family includes Arne Cook (Jessica, Tanner, Alec); Shauna Cook; Roderick Cook; Greg Alter (Pam, Joshua); Jeff Alter (Jessi).

Helen’s sweet nature and kind heart were traits she never lost...

May 8, 2024

MADISON - Michael Gerard Loomis, who most knew as Michael “Mike”, and others knew as Majik, was released from his earthly body May 8, 2024, after a long battle of serious medical conditions. Michael was in acceptance of what was happening and left us peacefully. His last thoughts were about how much he loved everyone, and he was being...

May 6, 2024

MADISON - Frank J. Kruger, age 41 of Madison, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness on Monday May 6, 2024, at Meriter Hospital. He was born on September 2, 1983, in Madison, to Jill (Kruger) Olson. Frank grew up in Madison, graduating from LaFollette High School, a lifelong Lancer’s fan!

He had many different...

May 1, 2024

MADISON - Pam Meyer, age 64 of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. She was born in Vallejo, California on May 19, 1959.

Pam will always be remembered as a hardworking construction laborer. She has countless numbers of certificates and awards in all her endeavors. Pam was an avid volunteer for the Red...

Apr 29, 2024

MADISON - Jeffrey L. Alter, 65, of Madison, WI, left our world on April 29, 2024. Jeff was born on August 27, 1958, the son of George Alter and Jan Lium. Jeff is survived by his daughter, Jessica Alter (Brian Wendt); brother, Greg Alter (Pamela and Joshua); step siblings, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Jeff was...

Apr 28, 2024

MADISON - Leslie L. Thimmig ("Les"), wizard woodwinds player, composer, teacher, and mentor, passed from this life in the early hours of April 28, 2024, from cancer. Les was born on March 19, 1943, to Vera Jager and Leslie L. Thimmig. He grew up in Joliet, Illinois, not far from Chicago, where he played his saxophones as a teenager...

Apr 24, 2024

Douglas Dale Reynolds, age 77, of McGregor, Iowa passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in Madison, Wisconsin surrounded by loved ones.

He was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on October 15, 1946, to Dale and Elizabeth (Thomas) Reynolds. The family moved to the Marquette-McGregor area in 1948. Doug attended MarMac elementary and high...

Apr 21, 2024

Karen Louise Volkmer, 58, passed away of a sudden heart attack on Sunday, April 21, 2024, in Janesville, Wisconsin. She was born in Ohio to Edward and Carol Jean Volkmer on May 4, 1965. Karen was a pharmacy technician at Fresenius Medical Care.

Karen is survived by her loving husband Daniel Moore (musician) and her...

Apr 20, 2024

Michael "Mike" Garvin Sr., age 86, of Janesville, WI, passed away peacefully at home on April 20, 2024, in Janesville WI.

He graduated from Janesville High School in 1956. He played football and wrestled, placing third in state his senior year. He furthered his education at UW-Wisconsin, Madison, also wrestling there. Mike then proudly served...

Apr 15, 2024

MARSHALL - Wayne Walter Scheel age 91 of Marshall, Wisconsin, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, at home with his family by his side. He was born on August 17, 1932, in the Township of Deerfield, the son of Walter and Evelyn (Smith) Scheel. He married Ruth Dahl on May 18, 1957, at St. Paul’s Liberty Lutheran Church...

Apr 8, 2024

David A. Young, 62, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024 at Edgerton Care Center after a lengthy illness. He was the only child born to James and Jacqueline (Schulz) Young on November 28, 1961 in Rockford, Illinois. David attended St. Bernadette’s School where he began his love for music participating in band and choir that continued throughout his...

Mar 30, 2024

MADISON- Mary L. Cooper (Reeves), age 75, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, March 30, 2024. Born February 2, 1949, to Egbert M. “Pud” and Loraine I. (Ballweg) Reeves, Mary grew up attending St. Joseph’s Catholic School before moving on to graduate from Marshall High School in Marshall, Texas in 1967. The following year, on Jan. 6, 1968, Mary...

Mar 16, 2024

MADISON – Sally G. Sadler, age 90 of Madison, passed away while surrounded by her family at SSM Health – St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Sally was born on June 11, 1933, in Ellisburg, NY, the daughter of Ambrose Serviss and Louise Dunway, she was raised on a family farm...

Mar 15, 2024

Patricia “Patti” Ann Carroll (Schappe), passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024, in Madison, after a series of complicated illnesses. She was 65 years old.

Patti was born on November 17, 1958, in Beloit, WI. She is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Dave; two daughters, Amy (Bradley) Schermetzler and Allison (Matthew) Manguso;...

Mar 14, 2024

Dale Eggers peacefully went to heaven on Thursday, March 14, 2024, with the comforting love of his wife Maurine. Dale was born in Dubuque, IA, on August 26, 1953. He spent his childhood in Kieler, WI, and graduated from Hazel Green High School in 1971. After high school, Dale went on to attend Southwest Technical College in Fennimore, WI....

Mar 13, 2024

Kathleen (Kathy) Virginia Blaney passed away on March 13, 2024, in Cambridge, Wisconsin, at Our House Assisted Living, at the age of 77. She was born on September 22, 1946, in Madison, Wisconsin.

Kathy is survived by her son, David (Deb) Blaney; daughters, Autumn (Jason) Koehler and Dawn (Rob) Malizia; grandchildren, Sierra (Clinton), Kiana, Megan,...

Mar 12, 2024

On March 12, 2024, John Kreuser, age 70, passed away from complications of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. He passed away in his apartment at Capitol Lakes Independent Living in Madison, Wisconsin. John is preceded in death by his wife, Colette (Shelton) of Mauston, WI, his parents Ruth and Robert Kreuser of Muskego, WI, brother Fred Kreuser of Delafield, WI, and...

Mar 11, 2024

Betty Jane Sanders “BJ”, formally of Charlotte, NC, passed away March 11, 2024, in Marshall, WI. Betty was born Nov. 18, 1927, the oldest daughter of Glenn and Esther Sanders.

She graduated from Portage High School in 1945. Betty was employed with Eastern Airlines, retiring in 1983. Later, she was employed with the Mecklenburg County...