Obituaries

October 25, 1930

- July 11, 2024

October 25, 1930 - July 11, 2024

MADISON – Helen M. Dorak, age 93, was born to eternal life on Thursday, July 11, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Helen was born on October 25, 1930 in Milwaukee, WI to John and Treva Marlowe....

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September 24, 1936

- July 09, 2024

September 24, 1936 - July 09, 2024

Irmgard Brenda Cunningham passed away at the age of 87 years old on July 9, 2024. Irmgard was born on September 24, 1936 in Darmstadt, Germany to Margarete and August Luft. Irmgard was preceded in de...

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January 31, 1969

- July 07, 2024

January 31, 1969 - July 07, 2024

Morrisonville- Jerald “Jerry” Thur, age 55, passed away peacefully at his home with his loving wife by his side on July 7, 2024. Jerry was born on January 31, 1969, in Madison, Wisconsin, the son...

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December 04, 1952

- July 02, 2024

December 04, 1952 - July 02, 2024

Raelyn “Rae” Katherine (Foley) Eannelli was a compassionate wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who thrived on creating joy. Rae was given by God on December 4, 1952, and returned to God...

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April 18, 1965

- July 10, 2024

April 18, 1965 - July 10, 2024

Renee Boyce, 59, of Argyle, WI, passed away peacefully at the Rainbow Hospice Facility in Johnson Creek on July 10, 2024. She bravely battled cancer with grace and courage. Renee had an unwavering pas...

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June 03, 1939

- July 09, 2024

June 03, 1939 - July 09, 2024

Madison- Lois M. Stanford, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. She was born on June 3, 1939, to Lee and Luella (Luher) Dailey in British Hollow but was raised by Robert Frank and Martha (Gil...

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April 11, 1942

- July 10, 2024

April 11, 1942 - July 10, 2024

Lester Douglas Pelley passed away at home on July 10, 2024, in Madison, WI, after a fourteen-year battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was born on April 11, 1942, in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada, t...

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February 09, 1937

- July 05, 2024

February 09, 1937 - July 05, 2024

Marilyn M. (Detter) Lund was born February 9, 1937 in Chicago IL, the daughter of Paul and Marie (Oswald) Detter Sr. Marilyn Passed away peacefully at home with family on July 5th 2024. She was 87 yea...

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October 27, 1946

- June 24, 2024

October 27, 1946 - June 24, 2024

VERONA - Bonnie Johnson Stamm, age 77, it is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, and sister. She was born on October 27, 1946 in Madison, WI to Earl and Ruth (W...

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June 27, 1958

- July 08, 2024

June 27, 1958 - July 08, 2024

Kevin Eugene Luedtke, age 66, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, July 8, 2024. Kevin is survived by his devoted mother, Kathryn Luedtke (nee Tobin), his cherished sons...

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January 07, 1960

- July 05, 2024

January 07, 1960 - July 05, 2024

God had greater plans for Jay and so regrettably he was taken from us on July 5, 2024. Barry “Jay” Yapp was born on January 7, 1960, in Madison, WI. Jay grew up on Madison’s Northside, eventuall...

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August 27, 1934

- July 02, 2024

August 27, 1934 - July 02, 2024

Marilyn T. Raffel, age 89, passed away at home surrounded by her family, on July 2nd, 2024. She was born August 27th, 1934 to Theodore and Regina (Haag) Statz of Mt. Horeb, and graduated from Edgewood...

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Passed July 01, 2024

Passed July 01, 2024

Madison- Marjorie “Marge” Wells, age 95, died after a long and full life, on July 1, 2024. After completing her studies, Marge began her career with the Red Cross and was stationed in Colorado. ...

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November 27, 1949

- July 04, 2024

November 27, 1949 - July 04, 2024

Joseph Leonard Agnes died on July 4, 2024. He was born on November 27, 1949, in Washington D. C. to his parents Joseph L. and Alice M. Agnes. As a Navy brat, he lived in Maryland, Hawaii, Guam, Calif...

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June 01, 1950

- June 29, 2024

June 01, 1950 - June 29, 2024

Bradford S. (Brad) Kunz died June 29, 2024, suddenly at home at the age of 74. Brad was a loving and caring husband and friend to many and came home from work or golf with a smile on his face, happy o...

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August 19, 1944

- June 23, 2024

August 19, 1944 - June 23, 2024

Dianne Oppriecht, daughter of Rudy and Phyllis Oppriecht, passed away on June 23 after a long illness. After a high fever robbed her of her hearing at 10-months old, a school program was pioneered in...

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January 08, 1935

- July 01, 2024

January 08, 1935 - July 01, 2024

John Milton Canty, known to his friends as Jack, passed away at the age of eighty-nine on July 1, 2024, in Madison, Wisconsin. John was born on January 8, 1935, to Opal Ayres and William Kotelman. Joh...

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April 12, 1958

- July 02, 2024

April 12, 1958 - July 02, 2024

Madison - Daniel J. Meyers, age 66, of Madison left this world on July 2, 2024. Dan was the 8th child born to Phillip & Maxine Meyers. Being a special child, he enjoyed the company of his many bro...

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February 03, 1957

- June 14, 2024

February 03, 1957 - June 14, 2024

DeForest – Brenda Lee Appenfeldt, age 67, passed away on June 14, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. She was born on February 3, 1957 in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin to parents Edward and Delores D...

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June 21, 1935

- June 29, 2024

June 21, 1935 - June 29, 2024

Madison- LaVerne C. Marcus passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 29,2024 at UW Hospital. She was born on June 21, 1935, in DePere, WI. LeVerne is survived by her niece, Michelle Bowman of Green Ba...

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November 05, 1942

- June 30, 2024

November 05, 1942 - June 30, 2024

Madison – Thomas “Tom” Parslow, age 81, of Madison, formally of Mauston, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024, in Madison. Tom was born on November 5, 1942, in River Falls, Wisconsin,...

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December 15, 1946

- June 28, 2024

December 15, 1946 - June 28, 2024

Madison – Patrick R. Kennedy, age 77, passed away on June 28, 2024, at Oak Park Nursing and Rehab. He was born on December 15, 1946, in Wausau, Wisconsin to parents Pete and Doris (Gorman) Kennedy. ...

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January 16, 1931

- June 27, 2024

January 16, 1931 - June 27, 2024

Leo M. Walsh, age 93, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2024, in Middleton, Wisconsin while at the Attic Angel Community. Leo was born on January 16, 1931, and raised with five younger siblings on a...

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June 19, 1949

- June 27, 2024

June 19, 1949 - June 27, 2024

DeForest- Kathryn Woestendiek Scepanski passed away on June 27, 2024 at The Marquardt Health Center in Watertown, Wisconsin, after years of struggle with primary progressive MS, complicated by a rare ...

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July 31, 1937

- June 24, 2024

July 31, 1937 - June 24, 2024

Madison- Bernard “Bud” Anderson, passed away on June 24th, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Marie, his sons Tom (Lynn) and Jim, and grandchildren Davis, Lucy, June and Colette. He is ...

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