Nov 23, 2021

Barbara Ann Heath “Barbie doll”, age 80, of Madison passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at Meriter Hospital. She was born on April 2, 1941, in Madison, Wisconsin, the daughter of Margaret (Spader) and Raymond Heath.

Barbara enjoyed needlepoint, old movies, listening to country music, and collecting dolls.

She is survived by her sister,...

Nov 22, 2021

Madison

Charlotte Helen Braund, age 91, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on November 22, 2021. She was born July 25, 1930, in Hillsboro, WI, the daughter to Henry and Ella (Erickson) Rowley. Charlotte was united in marriage to Andrew Braund on November 27, 1948.Together they were married 72 years and raised 3 sons....

Nov 22, 2021

Marion K. Ballweg, age 98, of Waunakee, died on Monday, November 22, 2021, after a life well-lived. She was born in Middleton on August 17, 1923, to Joseph and Margaret (Laufenberg) Ziegler. Marion married Edward P. Ballweg on September 27, 1945. Ed and Marion were lifelong farmers until their retirement, at which time they moved to town. Mom was...

Nov 21, 2021

MADISON – Joann “Joey” (Jenkins) Malcolm, age 92, passed away on November 21, 2021 in Madison, Wisconsin where she had lived for 60 years. Joann was born to Pete and Caroline Jenkins of Peoria, Illinois on September 27, 1929. She graduated from Peoria Central High School and then continued her studies at the University of New Mexico where she...

Nov 21, 2021

Marline Whitson, age 80, the beloved daughter of Marvin and Arlene Doubleday, passed away on November 21, 2021. She was born in 1941 and was a lifelong resident of Madison. Marline received her Master’s degree in social work from the University of Wisconsin and dedicated her life to her career for the state of Wisconsin helping others. She will...

Nov 21, 2021

Helaine was born in Madison, Wisconsin, the only child of Amandas and Mrs. Greta Muehlmeier. She grew up in Middleton, Wisconsin, attended Middleton Graded School and graduated from Wisconsin High School in Madison. During Helaine’s childhood, her rare and incredible musical gifts became apparent to the delight and amazement of many. While her primary focus and love was for...

Nov 20, 2021

Judine M. Wood, age 82, of Dane, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully, with her rosary in hand, on Nov. 20, 2021. She was born on Nov. 25, 1938, to John and Margaret (Karls) Statz and spent most of her life in Dane, WI. While she had many administrative jobs over the years, including working for the Democratic Party of Wisconsin,...

Nov 19, 2021

Rev. Dr. James A. Pingel of Sun Prairie, WI, retired pastor of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Sun Prairie, joined the church triumphant, Friday, November 19, 2021.  He was born in Shawano, WI, on Reformation Day, October 31, 1939, to Clarence and Hildegarde Pingel.  He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Alva Lea, four children, James II (Michelle),...

Nov 19, 2021

Walter Burkholder, age 96, of Fitchburg, died on 19 November 2021.  He was born on 14 June 1925 in Platteville Wisconsin, the son of Gus and Agnes Burkholder.  After graduating from high school, he entered the U.S. Army and served in Europe during WWII with the 94 th Infantry Division, attaining the rank of Sergeant.  He was awarded the...

Nov 19, 2021

Madison – Elizabeth A. “Betty” Stern, age 93, loving mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on November 19, 2021. On Sept. 10, 1928, she was born in Reading, Pennsylvania, the daughter of John and Mary (Troop) Hofmann. Betty was married to Robert K. Stern on September 8, 1951, in Reading, PA.

She graduated from Chestnut Hill College,...

Nov 18, 2021

Vera R. Hanson, age 101, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2021, surrounded by her loving family, following a brief illness.  Vera was born in Mauston, WI on April 29, 1920 to William and Gertie (Hoile) Rose.  She met Jerome (Bud) Hanson at a Big Band dance in 1935 and they were married January 21, 1937.  She and Bud...

Nov 18, 2021

Eugene Stanley “Gene” Summ, age 84, departed this earth to his heavenly Father on Thursday, November 18, 2021.

Gene was planning on writing his own obituary, but time ran out.  As his wife of 62 years, I will attempt this monumental task.  He was larger than our words can say.  Gene was born on June 13, 1937...

Nov 18, 2021

Madison - Veronica “Ronny” Saeman, age 101, of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at home on November 18, 2021. Ronny was born February 2, 1920, in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Havelka) Stodola. She was raised on a dairy farm and graduated from Rice Lake High School in 1938 as valedictorian of her class.  She...

Nov 17, 2021

Stoughton – Yvonne R. Call, daughter of Irene and James Rasmussen, was born December 27, 1935, in Stoughton, Wisconsin where she spent most of her life until she passed away on November 17, 2021, due to complications of cancer.

She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings Ron Soiney and Lorein Reynolds and nephew Bruce McGuigan. ...

Nov 16, 2021

Heidi Beth Lauhon of Madison, Wisconsin, was born on March 23, 1965, and died unexpectedly of cardiac arrest November 16, 2021.

She is survived by her loving husband Chuck Lauhon of Madison and her beloved daughter, Samantha (Aaron Stern) Lauhon of Milwaukee.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Linda Lerner, and her treasured...

Nov 16, 2021

Werner A. Roth, age 90, of Springfield Corners passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at UW Hospital in Madison surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 25, 1931 in Sauk City, Wisconsin to Alois and Helena (Seiler) Roth. On June 21, 1960 he married Mildred (Ballweg) in Roxbury.

Werner attended elementary school...

Nov 16, 2021

William “Bill” Schmale died on Tues Nov. 16, 2021, at a Madison hospital. Bill was born on Oct 5, 1929, in Madison to Melvin and Loretta (Bartow) Schmale. He married Evelyn Taylor on May 23, 1953, in Dubuque, Iowa.

He was a plumber for 65 years and the Plumbing Inspector for the Town of Westport for 50...

Nov 16, 2021

Sun Prairie - Robert Clemens Benzmiller, age 89, of Middleton passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at Nazareth Health in Stoughton.  Bob was born into a loving Catholic family on December 28, 1931 and raised on the east side of Madison, the son of Robert and Marie (Clemens) Benzmiller.  He attended St. Bernard Elementary School and Madison East...

Nov 16, 2021

Arlan H. DeBeir

3/28/1942 – 11/16/2021

Arlan DeBeir of Cottage Grove passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on November 16, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison after suffering a cardiac event at home.

Arlan was born in Sauk County on March 28, 1942 to Robert and Esther DeBeir, the only son and third...

Nov 16, 2021

William Loofboro, known affectionately as Billy by many of his friends, died on November 16, 2021, after a long battle with drug and alcohol addiction and depression.

He was born on April 1, 1967, the son of Rita Kerrigan Havey and Edwin Loofboro.   He grew up in Wisconsin Dells, graduating from Wisconsin Dells High School...