Obituaries

Rebecca S. Slotten

Rebecca S. Slotten

Oct 2, 2015

MADISON - One of her Mothers favorite stories is: Once upon a time in the small town of Keota, Iowa, a 6 year old brother and 5 year old sister were walking down the sidewalk in the front of their house, when this large dog comes bounding down the street. The brother steps in front to protect his sister...

Barbara Jean Martinez

Barbara Jean Martinez

Sep 28, 2015

MADISON - Barbara Jean Martinez, age 74, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, Sept. 28, 2015 after a long illness. Barbara was born Sept. 15, 1941, the daughter of Ralph and Vivian (King) Lavey. Barbara spent much of her youth in an orphanage in Sparta, Wis., which instilled in her the strength and determination to raise her daughters...

Barbara Jean Martinez

Barbara Jean Martinez

Sep 28, 2015

MADISON - Barbara Jean Martinez, age 74, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, Sept. 28, 2015 after a long illness. Barbara was born Sept. 15, 1941, the daughter of Ralph and Vivian (King) Lavey. Barbara spent much of her youth in an orphanage in Sparta, Wis., which instilled in her the strength and determination to raise her daughters...

Fern V. Dinga

Fern V. Dinga

Sep 25, 2015

COTTAGE GROVE Fern V. (Dulin) Dinga, age 88, passed away while surrounded by her family on Friday, Sept. 25, 2015. She was born in Madison on Aug. 13, 1927, the daughter of Roger and Stella Dulin. Fern graduated from Waunakee High School in 1945. She married John M. Dinga of Rice Lake in 1946. She worked in the food...

Fern V. Dinga

Fern V. Dinga

Sep 25, 2015

COTTAGE GROVE Fern V. (Dulin) Dinga, age 88, passed away while surrounded by her family on Friday, Sept. 25, 2015. She was born in Madison on Aug. 13, 1927, the daughter of Roger and Stella Dulin. Fern graduated from Waunakee High School in 1945. She married John M. Dinga of Rice Lake in 1946. She worked in the food...

Marcia C. Eber

Marcia C. Eber

Sep 22, 2015

MADISON Marcia MacArthur-Eber (Friedl), age 81, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015. Marcia was born in Madison on March 23, 1934. She graduated from Madison West High School in 1952. She attended the University of Wisconsin and graduated from Madison Business College. She married Malcolm MacArthur and had four children: Kathy Nadjofi, James MacArthur, Susan Betz and David...

Marcia C. Eber

Marcia C. Eber

Sep 22, 2015

MADISON Marcia MacArthur-Eber (Friedl), age 81, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015. Marcia was born in Madison on March 23, 1934. She graduated from Madison West High School in 1952. She attended the University of Wisconsin and graduated from Madison Business College. She married Malcolm MacArthur and had four children: Kathy Nadjofi, James MacArthur, Susan Betz and David...

Charles W. Weddig

Charles W. Weddig

Sep 17, 2015

Charles W. Weddig, age 77, passed into eternal life September 17, 2015. Beloved husband of Karen (Zastrow) for 55 years, caring father of Kevin, Kris (Pat) Miller, Janna (Chris) Weinberger, loving Papa of Alexandra, Hannah, Josh, Olivia, Tyler and Emma, dear oldest brother of Gene, Bob (Joy), sister-in-law Patricia, Joel (Susan), Rick and LuAnn (Dave) Paepke, brother-in-law of Fred...

Charles W. Weddig

Charles W. Weddig

Sep 17, 2015

Charles W. Weddig, age 77, passed into eternal life September 17, 2015. Beloved husband of Karen (Zastrow) for 55 years, caring father of Kevin, Kris (Pat) Miller, Janna (Chris) Weinberger, loving Papa of Alexandra, Hannah, Josh, Olivia, Tyler and Emma, dear oldest brother of Gene, Bob (Joy), sister-in-law Patricia, Joel (Susan), Rick and LuAnn (Dave) Paepke, brother-in-law of Fred...

Merlas B. Zacharias

Merlas B. Zacharias

Sep 4, 2015

MADISON - Merlas Zack Whaley-Zacharias, age 68, died of natural causes on Sept. 4, 2015 in Sun Prairie, Wis. She was born on Nov. 22, 1946 to Merton and Lylas Whaley. Merlas enjoyed gardening, crafts and spending time with her family. Her family and friends will always remember her as a loving person, a true friend, and an amazing...

Merlas B. Zacharias

Merlas B. Zacharias

Sep 4, 2015

MADISON - Merlas Zack Whaley-Zacharias, age 68, died of natural causes on Sept. 4, 2015 in Sun Prairie, Wis. She was born on Nov. 22, 1946 to Merton and Lylas Whaley. Merlas enjoyed gardening, crafts and spending time with her family. Her family and friends will always remember her as a loving person, a true friend, and an amazing...

Beverly J. Heggesta

Beverly J. Heggesta

Aug 27, 2015

MADISON - Beverly J. Heggesta, 83, of Madison, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg, Wis. Beverly was born to Ernest and Ethel Olson on January 9, 1932 in Wiota, Wis. Beverly moved to Madison when she married Roger Heggesta. Beverly is survived by her five children, Pam Heggesta, Deb (Jonathan Jones) Heggesta,...

Beverly J. Heggesta

Beverly J. Heggesta

Aug 27, 2015

MADISON - Beverly J. Heggesta, 83, of Madison, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg, Wis. Beverly was born to Ernest and Ethel Olson on January 9, 1932 in Wiota, Wis. Beverly moved to Madison when she married Roger Heggesta. Beverly is survived by her five children, Pam Heggesta, Deb (Jonathan Jones) Heggesta,...

Kathleen Ann Christianson

Kathleen Ann Christianson

Aug 23, 2015

Kathleen A. Christianson, age 75, died Sunday, August 23, 2015 at Vernon Memorial Hospital in Viroqua, WI. Kathleen was born in Wisconsin on July 10, 1940 to John and Lucile (Nimm) Pirkel. She married Merlin Christianson in the rectory of St. Patricks Church in Janesville on July 18, 1959. Kathleen worked as an aide at Mercy Hospital and, also...

Kathleen Ann Christianson

Kathleen Ann Christianson

Aug 23, 2015

Kathleen A. Christianson, age 75, died Sunday, August 23, 2015 at Vernon Memorial Hospital in Viroqua, WI. Kathleen was born in Wisconsin on July 10, 1940 to John and Lucile (Nimm) Pirkel. She married Merlin Christianson in the rectory of St. Patricks Church in Janesville on July 18, 1959. Kathleen worked as an aide at Mercy Hospital and, also...

Gertrude "Trudy" I. Dyreson

Gertrude "Trudy" I. Dyreson

Aug 19, 2015

DEERFIELD/MADISON Gertrude I. Trudy (Hoffer) Dyreson, age 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015 at the Agrace HospiceCare Center. She was born in Texas on May 12, 1933, the daughter of John and Maude (Reeves) Hoffer. Trudy graduated from Madison East High School and worked for many years as a social worker for Dane County. She was...

Gertrude "Trudy" I. Dyreson

Gertrude "Trudy" I. Dyreson

Aug 19, 2015

DEERFIELD/MADISON Gertrude I. Trudy (Hoffer) Dyreson, age 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015 at the Agrace HospiceCare Center. She was born in Texas on May 12, 1933, the daughter of John and Maude (Reeves) Hoffer. Trudy graduated from Madison East High School and worked for many years as a social worker for Dane County. She was...

Steven F. Kind

Steven F. Kind

Aug 12, 2015

Steven Fredrick Kind, age 53, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 12, 2015, in Janesville. He was born October 28, 1961 in Stoughton, the son of Harold and Faith (Whitford) Kind. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle. Steven was a screen printer for various companies in the southern Wisconsin area. A Memorial Ride in his honor will be held starting...

Steven F. Kind

Steven F. Kind

Aug 12, 2015

Steven Fredrick Kind, age 53, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 12, 2015, in Janesville. He was born October 28, 1961 in Stoughton, the son of Harold and Faith (Whitford) Kind. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle. Steven was a screen printer for various companies in the southern Wisconsin area. A Memorial Ride in his honor will be held starting...

Charles W. Wilson

Charles W. Wilson

Aug 11, 2015

DEFOREST, WIS. Charles W. Wilson, age 82 of DeForest, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2015 at Faith Gardens Memory Care in Sun Prairie. Charles was born Nov. 17, 1932 in Richland County, the son of Charles T. and Thelma (Collins) Wilson. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. He enjoyed fishing, traveling, hunting, photography, cooking and...