Obituaries

Jul 4, 2023

James Clarence Cagle died peacefully at home on July 4th with his loving wife Valerie by his side. Jim was born in Galatia Illinois on June 17, 1937, to George and Lela (Stevens) Cagle. As a young boy, the family moved to La Crosse, Wi where he shared a home with his three younger siblings, sisters Gerry and Sharon,...

Jul 1, 2023

MADISON, WIS. - Ruth Elizabeth Evans, age 86 of Madison, died on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at Oakwood Village West. She was born on July 20, 1936, with her twin sister, Rae, in Mendota, Ill., to Roland and Dorothy M. Turnbull.

She grew up in Alton, Ill., where her father was the pastor of the...

Jun 25, 2023

MADISON – Br. Bill Laufenberg, age 73 of Madison, passed away unexpectedly at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison on Sunday, June 25, 2023, as the result of a heart attack (it was the Feast of St. William).

Br. Bill was born at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, on June 12, 1950, the son of Mathias...

Jun 22, 2023

MADISON – Scott Michael Hanaway, age 64, of Madison passed away on June 23, 2023, at the Veterans Hospital in Madison, after a battle with brain cancer. Scott was born on May 14, 1959, in Kenosha, Wisconsin. He was the son of Jim Hanaway and Bev Hornburg.

Scott is survived by his brother, John (Laura)...

Jun 21, 2023

Donald A. Fisher passed away peacefully at home on June 21, 2023. Loving husband of

Kathleen A. Fisher for 50 years. Cherished dad of Jesse (Eric) Schlueter, Meg (Dan) Chin &

Adam (Jennifer) Fisher. Very proud grandpa of Sam, Sidney, Will, Benny, Kylie, Evelyn, Bella &

Madix. Dear brother of Pat (Rick) Kais....

Jun 18, 2023

Scott Albrecht, age 65, of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, passed away at home on Sunday, June 18, 2023, after a battle with AML.

Scott was born on November 11, 1957, in Antigo, Wisconsin, to Edward and Margaret “Peggy” Albrecht. The family moved to the north side of Madison in 1965, where he grew up with many...

Jun 4, 2023

MADISON - Marjorie (Dietz) Kaukl, age 83, passed away on June 4, 2023. She was born in Dessau, Germany on January 6, 1940, to Max and Mary Lou (Ashbrook) Dietz. After years in refugee camps, the family was allowed to return to the USA. They lived in Oklahoma with her grandparents, then Chicago, before settling on their farm near...

Jun 3, 2023

Beloit, WI - Sue Ann Wright, age 63, passed away at St Mary’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, on Saturday, June 3, 2023. She was born on February 17, 1960 in Beloit Wisconsin. The daughter of Robert (Sonia) Wright and JoAnn (O’Neal) Spear.

She was a graduate of Turner High School in Beloit, WI. Sue loved...

Jun 3, 2023

MADISON - Jason Scott Femrite, age 52 of Madison, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023, after a long battle with addiction. He was born in Madison, Wis., on August 29, 1970, the son of Robert and Vicki (Cramer) Femrite.

Jason had a fantastic sense of humor and a quick wit. He loved his family...

May 31, 2023

FITCHBURG - Joyce (Lang) Galvin, age 86, passed away on May 31, 2023, at the Agrace HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg. She was born in Chicago, Ill., on September 22, 1936, to the late Otto and Elizabeth (Roeder) Lang. She was the eighth of nine children.

She met Raymond Galvin at a local Ice Cream Shoppe,...

May 29, 2023

MADISON – Larry Scott Rismeyer, age 70 of Madison, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023, at the Agrace HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg, following a long illness.

Larry was born in Port Washington, Wis., on April 7, 1953, the son of Wallace and Charlotte (Olson) Rismeyer. Following Larry’s graduation from Port Washington High School, class...

May 24, 2023

The Lord wrapped his arms around Lucas the Morning of May 24th, 2023 and said, "it's time to come home my Son”. Luke died peacefully in his home in Madison, Wis., surrounded by his family and Alice, his significant other, (8 weeks) after being diagnosed with Stage 4 Liver cancer.

Survivors: Pam Mallien of Sun...

May 14, 2023

MADISON - Larry Lynn Biddick, age 81, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at the Agrace HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg, Wis. He was born February 25, 1942, in Madison, Wis., the son of Burdette and Lucile Biddick. He was a loving father, grandfather, and friend to his children, Brandon (Patricia) Biddick and Jacqueline (John) Coluccy; his grandchildren, Danielle...

May 10, 2023

Merrimac - Aimee Lynn (Paradise) Wallace, age 47, of Merrimac, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2023 at Agrace Hospice, surrounded by family after a long battle with Hodgkin's Lymphoma.

Aimee was born on April 27, 1976 to Carl and Ellen (Rost) Paradise in Menomonee Falls, WI. After graduating from New Lisbon High School in...

May 7, 2023

Clifford L. Brown was a loving and devoted husband, father and friend, who left this world on May 7, 2023. Cliff was born on November 12, 1934 in Monroe, Wisconsin. He was the oldest of four siblings, who proceeded him in death; James, Ron and Don Brown. He took great pride in caring for them during his young life....

May 2, 2023

Richard "Rik" D. Collins, age 54, passed away on May 2, 2023. He was born September 30, 1968, in Oconomowoc WI and was adopted by Dannie and Sandra Collins at age 2. He attended Parker High School after which he was self-employed doing jobs such as drywalling, painting, mechanical work and performing in bands. Rik's biggest passion was his...

Apr 26, 2023

JANESVILLE - Linda Suzanne Brausen, age 75, passed away at Beloit Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, April 26, 2023.

A visitation will be held at ALL FAITHS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 4058 Lien Rd., Madison on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, from noon to 1:30 p.m. Graveside committal services will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Madison.

Apr 24, 2023

Scott “Scooter” Alvin Showers of Middleton/Madison, Wis., passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack on Monday April 24, 2023, in Madison. He was born April 28, 1956, the son of Russell and Alvina (Lahann) Showers.

Scott grew up on the Showers Family Farm in the Town of Cross Plains, Wis. He graduated from Middleton High...

Apr 23, 2023

MADISON – Terry Lynn (Urfer) Simons found peace on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at the age of 62. She fought many battles in her life but this one she couldn’t win. She passed from pancreatic cancer.

Terry was born on September 8, 1960. She leaves behind many family members and friends.

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Apr 21, 2023

Roy U. Schenk age 93 of DeForest, Wis., passed away on Friday April 21, 2023, at the Agrace HospiceCare Center, due to cardiac and memory issues. He was born on November 18, 1929, in Indiana to Joseph and Marie Schenk. He married Martha Wathen on September 2, 1950, and together they had ten children.

Roy...