Obituaries

Michael J. Ales

Michael J. Ales

Jan 27, 2015

MADISON Michael J Ales, age 93 of Madison, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015 at home surrounded by his family. Michael was born on Jan. 24, 1922 in Madison, the son of Joseph and Maria (Mazzara) Ales. He graduated from Madison West High School in 1940. Michael served his country in the United States Army during World...

Mida E. Bowers

Mida E. Bowers

Jan 25, 2015

MONTELLO / MOUNTAIN HOME, ARKANSAS. - Mida E. Bowers passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015, at Columbia Health Care Center in Wyocena. She was born on Oct. 8, 1930, in Dodgeville, the daughter of Marshall and Dollie (Roth) Ellis, and attended Mineral Point High School. On June 23, 1955, she was united in marriage to the love...

Mida E. Bowers

Mida E. Bowers

Jan 25, 2015

MONTELLO / MOUNTAIN HOME, ARKANSAS. - Mida E. Bowers passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015, at Columbia Health Care Center in Wyocena. She was born on Oct. 8, 1930, in Dodgeville, the daughter of Marshall and Dollie (Roth) Ellis, and attended Mineral Point High School. On June 23, 1955, she was united in marriage to the love...

Sandra Kay Van Able

Sandra Kay Van Able

Jan 21, 2015

JANESVILLE - Sandra Kay (Weber) Van Able passed away peacefully January 21, 2015, at her home in Janesville at the age of 71. Sandra was born March 24, 1943 in Milwaukee, WI, to Robert A. and Emily M. (Masek) Weber. On October 5, 1963, she married Ronald Gene Van Able at Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church in Milwaukee. Ronald always...

Sandra Kay Van Able

Sandra Kay Van Able

Jan 21, 2015

JANESVILLE - Sandra Kay (Weber) Van Able passed away peacefully January 21, 2015, at her home in Janesville at the age of 71. Sandra was born March 24, 1943 in Milwaukee, WI, to Robert A. and Emily M. (Masek) Weber. On October 5, 1963, she married Ronald Gene Van Able at Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church in Milwaukee. Ronald always...

Gwendolin A. Sorenson

Gwendolin A. Sorenson

Jan 20, 2015

COTTAGE GROVE/MADISON - Gwendolin A. Sorenson, age 91, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015 at Meriter Hospital in Madison. Gwen was born in Madison on Nov. 11, 1923, the daughter of James and Jane (Lester) Glynn. She was married to William M. Wink Sorenson on Nov. 10, 1945. Together they had four children. She worked in the Dietary...

Gwendolin A. Sorenson

Gwendolin A. Sorenson

Jan 20, 2015

COTTAGE GROVE/MADISON - Gwendolin A. Sorenson, age 91, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015 at Meriter Hospital in Madison. Gwen was born in Madison on Nov. 11, 1923, the daughter of James and Jane (Lester) Glynn. She was married to William M. Wink Sorenson on Nov. 10, 1945. Together they had four children. She worked in the Dietary...

Catherine Susan Smith-Pilgrim

Catherine Susan Smith-Pilgrim

Jan 19, 2015

PLATTEVILLE, WIS. - Catherine Susan Smith-Pilgrim passed away on Monday, Jan. 19, 2015, at the Agrace HospiceCare Center in Madison, Wis. following a long struggle with COPD. At the age of 68, Susan was set free from the pain and agony of this disease and is now enjoying the peace and love in her new heavenly home. Catherine Susan...

Catherine Susan Smith-Pilgrim

Catherine Susan Smith-Pilgrim

Jan 19, 2015

PLATTEVILLE, WIS. - Catherine Susan Smith-Pilgrim passed away on Monday, Jan. 19, 2015, at the Agrace HospiceCare Center in Madison, Wis. following a long struggle with COPD. At the age of 68, Susan was set free from the pain and agony of this disease and is now enjoying the peace and love in her new heavenly home. Catherine Susan...

George R. Riesen

George R. Riesen

Jan 14, 2015

It is with deep sadness and heavy regret to announce George R. Riesen, age 88, of Janesville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015 at his home with family at his side. He was born on Jan. 25, 1926 in Milwaukee, the son of the late Henry and Bernice Riesen. He married Barbara M. Zdradzinski on June 25,...

George R. Riesen

George R. Riesen

Jan 14, 2015

It is with deep sadness and heavy regret to announce George R. Riesen, age 88, of Janesville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015 at his home with family at his side. He was born on Jan. 25, 1926 in Milwaukee, the son of the late Henry and Bernice Riesen. He married Barbara M. Zdradzinski on June 25,...

Eric J. Spaeth

Eric J. Spaeth

Jan 13, 2015

JANESVILLE - Eric J. Spot Spaeth, of Janesville, died unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, January 13, 2015. Eric was born in Sheboygan, on September 24, 1959, to Lee and Dorothy (Robison) Spaeth. Eric was a CNC fabricator for Spacesaver Corporation. He was previously employed by Beloit Corporation in Beloit. Eric enjoyed spending time with friends and playing pool....

Eric J. Spaeth

Eric J. Spaeth

Jan 13, 2015

JANESVILLE - Eric J. Spot Spaeth, of Janesville, died unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, January 13, 2015. Eric was born in Sheboygan, on September 24, 1959, to Lee and Dorothy (Robison) Spaeth. Eric was a CNC fabricator for Spacesaver Corporation. He was previously employed by Beloit Corporation in Beloit. Eric enjoyed spending time with friends and playing pool....

Dawn Marie Kuykendall

Dawn Marie Kuykendall

Jan 11, 2015

MADISON Dawn Marie Kuykendall, age 46, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015 at St. Marys Hospital in Madison. She was born on July 26, 1968 in Madison, the daughter of Frederick and Sharon (Zingshiem) Kuykendall. Dawn grew up and attended school in Janesville. She moved to Madison in her adult years and worked as a waitress. She was...

Dawn Marie Kuykendall

Dawn Marie Kuykendall

Jan 11, 2015

MADISON Dawn Marie Kuykendall, age 46, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015 at St. Marys Hospital in Madison. She was born on July 26, 1968 in Madison, the daughter of Frederick and Sharon (Zingshiem) Kuykendall. Dawn grew up and attended school in Janesville. She moved to Madison in her adult years and worked as a waitress. She was...

Donald M. Drake

Donald M. Drake

Jan 6, 2015

JANESVILLE - Donald M. Drake, 66, of Janesville, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, January 6, 2015, at St. Marys Hospital in Janesville. Donald was born in Milwaukee, on January 2, 1949, to Donald and Pauline (Blazinic) Drake. He was married to Karen (Anderson) Drake. Donald enjoyed going fishing and going camping. He appreciated being able to travel. But he will...

Donald M. Drake

Donald M. Drake

Jan 6, 2015

JANESVILLE - Donald M. Drake, 66, of Janesville, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, January 6, 2015, at St. Marys Hospital in Janesville. Donald was born in Milwaukee, on January 2, 1949, to Donald and Pauline (Blazinic) Drake. He was married to Karen (Anderson) Drake. Donald enjoyed going fishing and going camping. He appreciated being able to travel. But he will...

Helen M. Knudson

Helen M. Knudson

Dec 31, 2014

MADISON - Helen M. Knudson, age 95, of Madison, died on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014, at Chamomile Assisted Living with her loving family at her side. The former Helen M. Rue was born July 23, 1919, to Norwegian immigrants, Halvor and Minnie (Nelson) Rue, at their Meadow Vale farm in the township of Arena. Helen graduated from the Arena...

Helen M. Knudson

Helen M. Knudson

Dec 31, 2014

MADISON - Helen M. Knudson, age 95, of Madison, died on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014, at Chamomile Assisted Living with her loving family at her side. The former Helen M. Rue was born July 23, 1919, to Norwegian immigrants, Halvor and Minnie (Nelson) Rue, at their Meadow Vale farm in the township of Arena. Helen graduated from the Arena...

Dennis D. Gilbertson

Dennis D. Gilbertson

Dec 30, 2014

WINDSOR - Dennis D. Gilbertson, Age 62, of Windsor, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014 at his home, surrounded by family and friends. He was born on April 18, 1952 in Monroe, the son of Norman and Esther Gilbertson. Dennis graduated from Monroe High School in 1970. He began his career in business as an entrepreneur and selling...

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