Obituaries

Mar 7, 2024

We unexpectedly lost our rock, Peter Steven Ansay, age 56 of Madison, Wisconsin on March 7, 2024.

Pete is survived by his long-time partner of 19 years, Brenda Kirschbaum; his parents, Paul and Sarah Ansay; his sisters, Natalie (Paul) DeCarlo and Susan Ansay; his stepchildren, Stephanie (Cary) Lawson and Michael (Chloe) Groom; and 10 grandchildren....

Mar 2, 2024

Doris J. (Hutjens) Mancheski, 86, died on March 2, 2024 after a brief illness. She will be remembered for her fun-loving spirit and will be greatly missed by her family.

There will be a Celebration of Life for Doris on March 23, 2024 from noon to 4:00 at Utica.

All Faiths...

Mar 2, 2024

MADISON – Eric James Day, age 43 of Madison, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 2, 2024. He was born December 5, 1980, the son of Dennis and Jo Ellen (MacLeod) Day.

Eric loved spending time with family and his son Stuart. He spent most of his time outside, camping, listening to music, and playing...

Feb 28, 2024

ARLINGTON, WI - Stan L. Sitts passed away at Columbia Health Care Center in Wyocena, WI, on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at age 83. It was exactly one year since his wife Shirley died on February 28, 2023.

Stan Sitts was born in Bloomington, WI on July 5, 1940, to George and Delphine (Ohlert) Sitts....

Feb 21, 2024

Bobbi Oxley, 82, of Clinton, Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, after a long struggle with dementia.

Roberta Jeanne Sindlinger was born to Lawrence and Lenore Sindlinger in 1942 in Fort Dodge, Iowa, one of three children. She graduated from Fort Dodge High School, and worked hard in many positions and as a...

Feb 21, 2024

Geri McCluskey of Janesville, WI passed away peacefully at home on February 21st, 2024 after an extended illness. She was born in Janesville, WI the daughter of Phyllis (Cary) and Leslie Teal, owners of local taverns Springbrook and The Town Tap.

Geri began working at the age of 13. After a brief tenure at General Motors in...

Feb 19, 2024

SUN PRAIRIE – Paul D. Lang, age 64, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, February 19, 2024. He was the first son of Doug and Patt Lang in Alma, Mich. He attended Sun Prairie High School and graduated from the U.W. Madison. After college he moved to Texas. He married Cheryl Orfan of Sun Prairie, Wis. He...

Feb 15, 2024

MIDDLETON - Lawrence “Larry” Kampe was called to his eternal home on Thursday, February 15, 2024. He was born on April 29, 1935, in Tinley Park, Illinois, the son of Theodore and Augusta Kampe. He married Barbara Kampe on August 23, 1958. Barb preceded him in death on February 1, 2024.

Larry grew up in...

Feb 14, 2024

Albert T. Lima, 98 years old passed away February 14, 2024 at Rock Haven. He was born April 16, 1925 in Milton, WI to Kristian and Johanna (Hanson) Lima. He married Lois Ellen Rathjen, January 1, 1949 in Janesville. He was a veteran of the Navy, retired in 1979 from General Motors and ran a small farm. He was...

Feb 14, 2024

In loving memory of Debborrah Kay Jessup, born on October 8, 1951, and departed from this world on February 14, 2024, at the age of 72. Debborrah, fondly known as "Tommy" during her childhood, brought a vibrant and unique presence to the world around her.

Born in Portage, Wisconsin, to Harley "Bud" and Betty (Marshall)...

Feb 13, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we, the daughters of Uma Sil, announce the passing of our cherished mama and nana on February 13, 2024. At the age of 68, Uma's passing was unexpected, following an abrupt and brief illness over two weeks and has cast us into profound despair, leaving our hearts shattered by an overwhelming wave of...

Feb 10, 2024

JoAnn T. Spear, 92, of Janesville, Wisconsin, passed peacefully at her home on February 10, 2024. JoAnn was on in Pekin Illinois on April 20, 1931 to Joseph and Vera O’Neal.

JoAnn worked at the Pretzel Factory, Universal Foods and Carlyle Nursing Home, all in the Beloit area. She started a cleaning business in 1990,...

Feb 8, 2024

Jack L. Christian (69) of Janesville, Wisconsin passed away February 8th, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital Madison; surrounded by family.

Jack was born on January 13, 1955, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Leonard and Margaret Christian. He graduated from Parker High School in 1973. Jack entered the Active Army in 1973 and retired after 20 years...

Feb 8, 2024

Carol Jean Bergman, age 79, of Reedsburg, formally of Loganville, Wisconsin, passed away on February 8th 2024 at Agrace Hospice Center in Janesville.

Carol was born on August 17th 1944 in Richland Center, Wisconsin; the daughter of Clyde and Vera (Armbruster) Spencer.

On September 26th 1970 she was united in marriage to Evan...

Feb 7, 2024

LOWELL – Jesse T. Gallagher, age 30, of Lowell, Wis., passed away peacefully on February 7, 2024, at home. He was born on March 7, 1993, in Madison, Wis., the son of Alice (Smith) Gallagher and the late, Kurt Gallagher. He graduated from LaFollette High School in 2011, with the mission of proving his teachers wrong; He could make...

Feb 7, 2024

Warney Pickering, age 94, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Feb. 7th, 2024. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Eugene and Ena, as well as his brother Gene, his sister Sandra (Brown), and his wife Harriet. Warney is survived by his 5 children: Todd (Susan), Trudy (Robert Likes), Terri (John Janke),...

Feb 6, 2024

SUN PRAIRIE – Nancy E. Oberleitner, age 51, of Sun Prairie, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, from cancer at UW Hospital in Madison. She was born in Baraboo, Wis., on June 18, 1972, the daughter of Merlin and Catherine (Smith) Oberleitner.

Nancy graduated from Portage High School. She was employed at the Ho-Chunk...

Feb 1, 2024

Barbara Ann Kampe was called to her heavenly home on Thursday, February 1, 2024. She was born on March 1, 1933, in Portage, Wisconsin, the daughter of Justus and Olga Rathjen. She married Lawrence “Larry” Kampe on August 23, 1958.

Barb attended St. John’s College in Winfield, Kansas where she met Larry. Barb completed her...

Feb 1, 2024

Charles Schimek, 90, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend to many, departed this world on Feb 1, 2024 at Mercy Hospital in Janesville. He was born June 16, 1933, in Easton MN, to John A. and Madeline (Willette) Schimek. He married Catherine J. Buchholz December 28, 1957 in Janesville WI.

Charlie served in the...

Jan 23, 2024

MADISON – Jean M. Brennan (Buddeke), age 78 of Madison, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at UW Hospital in Madison. She was born in Chicago, IL., on August 22, 1945, the daughter of Charles Caldwell Buddeke and Betty (Odmark) Buddeke.

Jeannie was a huge Chicago Bears and Chicago Cubs fan. She got to...