Obituaries

Sean D. Skokan

Sean D. Skokan

Jan 7, 2017

WISCONSIN DELLS Sean D. Skokan, age 30, died unexpectedly on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017. He was born in Madison, Wis., on Aug. 14, 1986. He graduated from Belleville High School in 2004. Sean loved computers, gaming, paintball, scuba diving and organic gardening. He is survived by his parents, Keith and Diane; brothers, Adam and Paul; grandfather, George Skokan; grandmother,...

Sean D. Skokan

Sean D. Skokan

Jan 7, 2017

WISCONSIN DELLS Sean D. Skokan, age 30, died unexpectedly on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017. He was born in Madison, Wis., on Aug. 14, 1986. He graduated from Belleville High School in 2004. Sean loved computers, gaming, paintball, scuba diving and organic gardening. He is survived by his parents, Keith and Diane; brothers, Adam and Paul; grandfather, George Skokan; grandmother,...

Darlene C. Enghagen

Darlene C. Enghagen

Jan 4, 2017

MADISON - Darlene C. (Simmerman) Enghagen, beloved mom, friend, and school counselor, 68, of Madison, Wisconsin passed away on January 4, 2017 at the Select Specialty Hospital after several weeks of illness. Dar was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on April 20, 1948. She married Robert J. Enghagen on July 23, 1977, in Osseo, Wisconsin. Dar earned a Bachelor of...

Darlene C. Enghagen

Darlene C. Enghagen

Jan 4, 2017

MADISON - Darlene C. (Simmerman) Enghagen, beloved mom, friend, and school counselor, 68, of Madison, Wisconsin passed away on January 4, 2017 at the Select Specialty Hospital after several weeks of illness. Dar was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on April 20, 1948. She married Robert J. Enghagen on July 23, 1977, in Osseo, Wisconsin. Dar earned a Bachelor of...

John E. Metzger

John E. Metzger

Dec 31, 2016

BARNEVELD John Eugene Metzger, age 62, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016. He was born in Florida on July 1, 1954, the son of William and Jeanne (Gorman) Metzger. John was raised on the east side of Madison and graduated from East High School in 1972. He worked as a glazier for many years...

John E. Metzger

John E. Metzger

Dec 31, 2016

BARNEVELD John Eugene Metzger, age 62, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016. He was born in Florida on July 1, 1954, the son of William and Jeanne (Gorman) Metzger. John was raised on the east side of Madison and graduated from East High School in 1972. He worked as a glazier for many years...

Judith M. Wilcox

Judith M. Wilcox

Dec 31, 2016

MADISON - Judith Wilcox, age 76, of Madison died on December 31, 2016 after a brief illness. She is survived by three daughters, Cate (Thomas Nash), Elizabeth, and Sarah (Roy) Borrelli; four grandchildren, Kaya Wilcox-Johnson, Schuyler Wilcox-Nash, and Max and India Borrelli; and many, many friends. Judy devoted her life to helping others and had an immeasurable, positive impact...

Judith M. Wilcox

Judith M. Wilcox

Dec 31, 2016

MADISON - Judith Wilcox, age 76, of Madison died on December 31, 2016 after a brief illness. She is survived by three daughters, Cate (Thomas Nash), Elizabeth, and Sarah (Roy) Borrelli; four grandchildren, Kaya Wilcox-Johnson, Schuyler Wilcox-Nash, and Max and India Borrelli; and many, many friends. Judy devoted her life to helping others and had an immeasurable, positive impact...

Cmdr Keith P. Curtis,  (Usn, Retired)

Cmdr Keith P. Curtis, (Usn, Retired)

Dec 28, 2016

MONONA, WIS. - Commander Keith P. Curtis, United States Navy (retired), passed away at age 69 of a brain tumor (glioblastoma) at Agrace HospiceCare, Madison, Wis., on Dec. 28, 2016. Born and raised in Jacksonville, Illinois, he graduated from the University of Illinois in 1970 before receiving his commission through the NROTC scholarship program. For the next 20 years...

Cmdr Keith P. Curtis,  (Usn, Retired)

Cmdr Keith P. Curtis, (Usn, Retired)

Dec 28, 2016

MONONA, WIS. - Commander Keith P. Curtis, United States Navy (retired), passed away at age 69 of a brain tumor (glioblastoma) at Agrace HospiceCare, Madison, Wis., on Dec. 28, 2016. Born and raised in Jacksonville, Illinois, he graduated from the University of Illinois in 1970 before receiving his commission through the NROTC scholarship program. For the next 20 years...

Russell L. Peck. Jr.

Russell L. Peck. Jr.

Dec 28, 2016

MADISON Russell L. Peck, Jr, age 77, passed away at his home on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016, from a brief battle with larynx/throat cancer. Russ proudly served in the U.S. Army. He retired from Oscar Mayer where he worked as a mechanic for 30 years. Russ is survived by his daughter, Teresa (Tom) Roach and his fur-baby, Missi. He...

Russell L. Peck. Jr.

Russell L. Peck. Jr.

Dec 28, 2016

MADISON Russell L. Peck, Jr, age 77, passed away at his home on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016, from a brief battle with larynx/throat cancer. Russ proudly served in the U.S. Army. He retired from Oscar Mayer where he worked as a mechanic for 30 years. Russ is survived by his daughter, Teresa (Tom) Roach and his fur-baby, Missi. He...

Diana K. Pierstorff

Diana K. Pierstorff

Dec 23, 2016

MADISON Diana K. Pierstorff, age 61, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, Dec. 23, 2016 following and extended illness. She was surrounded by her family and friends and was being cared for by Home Health United Hospice. A memorial gathering will be held at a later date. All Faiths Funeral & Cremation Services Madison (608)442-0477 www.866allfaiths.com

Diana K. Pierstorff

Diana K. Pierstorff

Dec 23, 2016

MADISON Diana K. Pierstorff, age 61, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, Dec. 23, 2016 following and extended illness. She was surrounded by her family and friends and was being cared for by Home Health United Hospice. A memorial gathering will be held at a later date. All Faiths Funeral & Cremation Services Madison (608)442-0477 www.866allfaiths.com

Donna R. Paulson

Donna R. Paulson

Dec 16, 2016

ST. PAUL, MN/MADISON, WI - Our loving and selfless mother, grandmother, wife, sister, daughter Donna (Betts) Paulson, age 70, passed away December 16, 2016. Born in Ortonville, MN, in 1946 to parents Pearl Wold and Rudolph Betts, Donna grew up on the family farm in Clinton, MN, with her older brother Rudy and younger brother Dick. An introverted, studious...

Donna R. Paulson

Donna R. Paulson

Dec 16, 2016

ST. PAUL, MN/MADISON, WI - Our loving and selfless mother, grandmother, wife, sister, daughter Donna (Betts) Paulson, age 70, passed away December 16, 2016. Born in Ortonville, MN, in 1946 to parents Pearl Wold and Rudolph Betts, Donna grew up on the family farm in Clinton, MN, with her older brother Rudy and younger brother Dick. An introverted, studious...

Joan Bush

Joan Bush

Dec 14, 2016

MADISON, WIS. - Joan Bush (Morton), age 78 of Madison, Wis., passed away on Wednesday Dec. 14, 2016 at Nazareth Health and Rehabilitation Center in Stoughton, Wis. Joan passed away peacefully after a long fight with cancer where she displayed great strength and faith. She was born on March 8, 1938 in Fairmont, West Virginia, the daughter of Cleve...

Joan Bush

Joan Bush

Dec 14, 2016

MADISON, WIS. - Joan Bush (Morton), age 78 of Madison, Wis., passed away on Wednesday Dec. 14, 2016 at Nazareth Health and Rehabilitation Center in Stoughton, Wis. Joan passed away peacefully after a long fight with cancer where she displayed great strength and faith. She was born on March 8, 1938 in Fairmont, West Virginia, the daughter of Cleve...

Sharon S. Locke

Sharon S. Locke

Dec 12, 2016

MADISON - Sharon Suzanne (Aldrich) Locke joined her beloved husband, William, and daughter, Susan, on Dec. 12, 2016 under the care of Agrace HospiceCare and Badger Prairie Health Care Center. Sharon was born on Feb. 13, 1934, to Adelaide and Edwin Aldrich. She graduated from Central High School in Madison and married her high school sweetheart, William Locke on...

Sharon S. Locke

Sharon S. Locke

Dec 12, 2016

MADISON - Sharon Suzanne (Aldrich) Locke joined her beloved husband, William, and daughter, Susan, on Dec. 12, 2016 under the care of Agrace HospiceCare and Badger Prairie Health Care Center. Sharon was born on Feb. 13, 1934, to Adelaide and Edwin Aldrich. She graduated from Central High School in Madison and married her high school sweetheart, William Locke on...