Obituaries

May 29, 1945

- January 30, 2024

May 29, 1945 - January 30, 2024

Madison - Jean K. Druckenmiller, 78, passed away on Jan. 30, 2024 at her home in Madison. She was born in Denver, Colorado to Karl Laidig and Clara (Dittavio) Laidig. She met her husband Stan while at...

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March 26, 1941

- February 04, 2024

March 26, 1941 - February 04, 2024

SHEBOYGAN/MADISON – Eugene G. Nelson, age 82, passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024, after a brief battle with dementia. Gene was born on March 26, 1941, in Madison, WI to George and Milred Nelson...

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January 11, 1927

- February 01, 2024

January 11, 1927 - February 01, 2024

Madison - Romaine Ardell Wincapaw passed away peacefully at Madison Point Senior Living on Thursday, February 1st 2024 at the age of 97. She is survived by her four children Gail (Vic) Taugher, Libby...

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Madison—Gretchen Ann Speerstra age 85 passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at Meriter Hospital surrounded by her loving friends. She was born on April 25, 1938 to Walter and Clara (...

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May 06, 1938

- January 31, 2024

May 06, 1938 - January 31, 2024

Eileen Hahn, age 85, gained her heavenly wings on January 31st surrounded by family at her home in DeForest. She was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer just 16 days before. Her prayers were answered ...

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August 22, 1935

- February 01, 2024

August 22, 1935 - February 01, 2024

Stoughton/Windsor- Stephen J. “Steve” Triggs, age 88, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at Kettle Park Senior Living in Stoughton. He was born on August 22, 1935, in Madison, WI, the son...

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November 07, 1945

- January 17, 2024

November 07, 1945 - January 17, 2024

Robert M. Hesslink, Jr. “Bob”, Verona, WI Robert M. Hesslink, Jr. passed away unexpectedly at his home in the Town of Montrose south of Verona on January 17, 2024. Bob was born to Robert, Sr. and ...

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February 04, 1949

- January 24, 2024

February 04, 1949 - January 24, 2024

VERONA - Jackie Rockweiler passed peacefully at Agrace Hospice on January 24, 2024, after succumbing to a rare and aggressive neuro-degenerative disease. Born Jacqueline Marie Harrington on February ...

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May 22, 1930

- January 29, 2024

May 22, 1930 - January 29, 2024

Madison – Raymond “Ray” M. Hellenbrand, age 93, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024 at his home in Madison. He was born at the family home in Westport, Wisconsin on May 22, 1930, the son of ...

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February 14, 1966

- January 24, 2024

February 14, 1966 - January 24, 2024

Susan Eileen (Ackerman) TeskeyFebruary 14, 1966 - January 24, 2024Verona, Wisconsin Today we announce the unexpected passing of our sweet Susie – beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend....

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July 08, 1950

- January 26, 2024

July 08, 1950 - January 26, 2024

It is with great sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Kenneth “Ken” V. Gmeinder, long time resident of Madison, Wisconsin (and most recently Cambridge, WI, and St. George, UT) on Frid...

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December 04, 1949

- January 18, 2024

December 04, 1949 - January 18, 2024

Madison - Kevin Joseph Dunn was born in Rockville Centre, Long Island NY, and raised in West Hempstead by his parents John and Kathleen (Paciello) Dunn. Kevin was the middle child with his older broth...

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September 30, 1929

- January 26, 2024

September 30, 1929 - January 26, 2024

Madison - James Edward Wilcox, age 94, of Madison, passed away peacefully on Friday January 26, 2024. He was born on September 30, 1929 to Vic and Clara Wilcox in Oak Park, Illinois but his family soo...

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February 26, 1944

- January 20, 2024

February 26, 1944 - January 20, 2024

GALESVILLE/MARSHALL – Teddy “Ted” L. Sobek, age 79, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Gunderson Hospital in La Crosse, Wisconsin. He was born on February 26, 1944, in Bo...

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December 11, 1976

- January 19, 2024

December 11, 1976 - January 19, 2024

MADISON – Jason John McCarthy, age 47, passed away at Agrace Hospice on Friday, January 19, 2024. Jason was born on December 11, 1976 in Madison, WI to Dennis and Melody McCarthy. He grew up in Madi...

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June 12, 1949

- January 19, 2024

June 12, 1949 - January 19, 2024

Madison - Jane Elaine Stover, age 74, passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack in her home on January 19, 2024, in Madison, Wisconsin. She was born on June 12, 1949, to Fred A. and Elsie T. (Brown) ...

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July 08, 1928

- January 15, 2024

July 08, 1928 - January 15, 2024

Madison- Dolores Stella Kessenich Haas, 95, of Madison, died peacefully in her sleep on January 15, 2024. Dolores was married to Allen Herman Haas. She was born on July 8, 1928, in Madison, the daugh...

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May 27, 1929

- January 20, 2024

May 27, 1929 - January 20, 2024

Madison WI Harriett A. Steil, age 94, passed away peacefully Saturday January 20, 2024, at Agrace Hospice Care. Harriett was born May 27, 1929 to Harold and Ruth Allender in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Harri...

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June 20, 1935

- January 22, 2024

June 20, 1935 - January 22, 2024

Howard Herman Harold Hodel, age 88, passed away peacefully, while surrounded by his family on January 22nd, 2024. Howard was born June 20th, 1935, the son of Herman and Elsbeth Hodel. On Valentine’...

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October 30, 1936

- January 17, 2024

October 30, 1936 - January 17, 2024

Nancy Martha Spence, age 87, of Deforest, Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. Nancy was born on October 30, 1936, in Gibbon, Minnesota. Nancy married Ray on April 14, 1956. Nancy a...

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May 02, 1931

- January 20, 2024

May 02, 1931 - January 20, 2024

Ann Lanzendorf, (May 2, 1931 - Jan 20, 2024) On Friday, January 20, 2024, our beloved Ann gracefully transcended this world, finding peace in the comfort of her own home, exactly as she wanted. Whil...

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November 27, 1930

- January 20, 2024

November 27, 1930 - January 20, 2024

“Siempre en nuestros corazones” Facunda Roman Rodriguez nació el 27 de noviembre del 1930 en Caguas, Puerto Rico y entró en descanso el 20 de enero del 2024. Sus padres eran Eugenio Roman y Cons...

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April 15, 1925

- January 20, 2024

April 15, 1925 - January 20, 2024

Madison- Winifred G. Shea, age 98, of Madison passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital. She was born on April 15, 1925 in Pine Bluff, WI, the daughter of Florian ...

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October 31, 1933

- January 18, 2024

October 31, 1933 - January 18, 2024

Lyle Willan, 90 of Verona, WI left this world on January 18, 2024 after a long illness, at Agrace Hospice Care. His wife, Judy and other family members were at his side throughout his final days. Alth...

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March 18, 1952

- January 10, 2024

March 18, 1952 - January 10, 2024

Michael F. Brozek, age 71, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Michael was born on March 18, 1952, in Chicago, Illinois, to Chester an...

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