Jan 1, 2022

“I couldn’t have done anything greater with my life.” Those were the words of Eugene Makowski during the last year of his life. Because he was someone who didn’t complain, who didn’t see life as unfair, who didn’t talk about his challenges, and who didn’t talk about his accomplishments, some might question if his military service was worth it....

Jan 1, 2022

Cornelia Marion Banks McDermott, 96, passed away on October 11, 2022, in Madison. The daughter of John L. Banks and Dorothy Dowse Banks, of Superior, Wisconsin, she was raised there among her extended family and good childhood friends. Petie, as her father nicknamed her, was a long-time resident of Madison, active in her church (Blessed Sacrament Parish), and political...

Jan 1, 2022

If you are not able to attend the Mass at 2pm on Friday, July 22, 2022 you can livestream the Mass at the link below:

https://sacred-hearts.org/mass-videos

Sun Prairie:  Paul Robert Verhoeven left this world July 7, 2022 with the quiet dignity he always carried with him, with his wife and children at his side. He finished...

Jan 1, 2022

Mt. Vernon Jerry Dowden 1940-2022

Jerry Dowden, age 82, passed away at home on August 18, 2022. Part of Jerry died when his beloved wife, Jan, passed away in 2018. Jerry was born in Blair, NE and grew up in Clear Lake, Iowa. He graduated from Cornell College in Iowa, where he met his soulmate, Jan. He...

Jan 1, 2022

Norbert J. Michels, age 92, passed away on Sat., Jan. 1, 2022. He was born on April 1, 1929 in the Township of Roxbury to John and Mary (Kelter) Michels. Norbert served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. He married Rosalie “Sis” Meier on Jan. 28, 1956 and they resided in Waunakee. Norbert was employed with...

Jan 1, 2022

Madison - Betty MacDonald died peacefully in her home on September 27, 2022 at the age of 101.

An obituary, date of memorial service, and suggested donations will be published later.

Jan 1, 2022

Andrew (Andy) Schmitt, age 52, of Madison, left this world November 6th after a long battle with addiction. He was born on November 23, 1969 in San Jose California, the fourth child to Kenneth and Jacqueline (Ferris) Schmitt. Younger brother to Paige, Michael and Timothy and the father of two beautiful daughters, Alma and Nadine.

Andy was...

Jan 1, 2022

Alexander Alexandrov, age 73, passed away on Thursday March 3, 2022 in Cary, North Carolina.  He will be laid to rest on Thursday, March 10, 2022 at Forest Hill Cemetery Madison.  Friends can greet the family from 11:30 until 12:00 noon at Cress Funeral Home 3610 Speedway Rd. Madison, Wisc.

Jan 1, 2022

Betty H. Nemec, a vivacious, outgoing, loving wife, sister, aunt and friend to many, passed away peacefully at Attic Angel, Middleton, WI, on May 18, 2022 at age 100.

Betty was born to Samuel and Anna Zguris in Yonkers, New York on February 14, 1922 – a Valentine’s Day baby! After graduating from Charles E. Gorton High...

Jan 1, 2022

Madison – John “Kevin” Kirkpatrick, age 67, passed away on Monday Sept 26, 2022.  Kevin was born April 9, 1955, in Waterloo, IA., son of John and Joan (Lyford) Kirkpatrick.  Graduated Waupun High School 1973. Attended Fox Valley Technical college for printing. Preceded in death by parents and brother Scott Kirkpatrick. Survived by sister Kim (Bruce) Steinert, sister-in-law Carrie...

Dec 31, 2021

SUN PRAIRIE-- Gerald “Jerry” R. Ward, age 86, passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021. He was born on December 14, 1935 in Omaha, NE to Harold and Olifia (Schell) Ward. He married the love of his life, Geraldine Houlihan on August 1, 1959.

Jerry joined the U.S. Navy in 1954 and was honorably discharged after traveling...

Dec 31, 2021

Gerald “Jerry” Reid Stockland, age 83, passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021 at Bay Harbor Assisted Living in Beaver Dam surrounded by family. Jerry was born on December 28, 1938 in Dane, Wisconsin and was the son of Albert and Marilla (Stace) Stockland. Jerry graduated from East High School in Madison in 1957 and married Helen Marie Knapton...

Dec 30, 2021

Stoughton – William R. Drenkhahn, age 88, passed away on Thursday December 30, 2021, at Azzura Memory Care in Stoughton.  He was born February 1, 1933, in Paw Paw, Michigan to the late Walter and Freida Drenkhahn.  William married Shirley Riddle on May 10, 1953, and she passed away

He lived all over the US and in...

Dec 30, 2021

Shulamit Elkayam

Passed away on December 30, 2021, at the age of 88.

Dear mother of Mark (Stephanie Melnick) Goldstein, David (Anne Walter) Goldstein, and Rahel Goldstein. Loving grandmother of Ellen, Abigail, Cara, and Vivian Goldstein and Noah and Ari Greenlee.

Born in Haifa, Israel in 1933, Shulamit came to Chicago in her...

Dec 30, 2021

Madison - Bronwyn P Noble, née Penny Logan Foster, known in the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) as Bronwyn ferch Gwyn ap Rhys, died on Thursday, December 30, 2021, at the UW Hospital in Madison.  She was born May 29, 1951, in Chicago, IL to the late Robert and Evelyn Foster.  Bronwyn graduated from Rich East High School in...

Dec 30, 2021

Gail Susan Allen, age 61, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2021, with her family by her side. She had lived with cancer for several years.

Gail was born on July 27, 1960, and raised on the west side of Madison, WI by her mother Mary Ann (nee Roberts) Allen. She graduated from James Madison Memorial High...

Dec 30, 2021

Madison - Marjorie Ann Davenport, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 30, 2021, at the age of 92.

Marge was born in Fredonia, N.Y., and lovingly chosen by her parents Bert and Emma Dawley. She completed her nursing degree at the University of Rochester and worked at Strong Memorial Hospital as a...

Dec 28, 2021

Linda M. Porter passed away on Dec. 28, 2021 after a brief illness.  Linda was born on August 11, 1940, daughter of Marjorie and Lefens Porter.  Linda’s grandmother, Gran, raised Linda after she lost her parents at a young age.  Linda always credited Gran for the wonderful foundation she instilled in her.

Linda’s life was one of leadership.  She taught 4...

Dec 27, 2021

Ronald E. Scholl, age 80, passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021, at the Sierra Adult Care Center in Tucson, Arizona of heart failure.   He was born on February 20, 1941, in Sauk to the late Martin Scholl and Sylvia Moran.  Ron attended Saint Andrews Catholic Grade School in Delavan and graduated from Delavan Darien High School in 1959.   ...

Dec 27, 2021

Dr. Ben Franklin Rusy died on December 27, 2021. He was born July 12, 1927 to Professor Ben Franklin and Agnes Catherine (Wolfert) Rusy in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. Ben graduated from Madison West High School in 1945, served in the U.S. Navy during WWII, and earned a B.S. in electrical engineering (1952) and an M.D. (1956) from the University...