Nov 4, 2021

Madison-Marie A. Wartolec, age 80, passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021 in Madison, WI. She was born on November 17, 1940 in Cambridge, MA. She attended Cambridge Grade School and High School from 1946-1954. Marie went on to earn her Bachelor’s Degree in Biology while attending Emmanuel College in Boston, MA from 1958-1962. She then received her Master’s...

Nov 4, 2021

Waunakee, WI - Carol Jean Startup, 75, of Waunakee passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021, at home surrounded by her family.  She was born on August 19, 1946, in Oconto Falls, WI, daughter of Harold and Iletta (Keith) Heckendorf.

Carol grew up on a small farm in northeastern WI and was the oldest of seven children. ...

Nov 4, 2021

Cade Chandler Reddington unexpectedly passed away November 4, 2021, at the age of 18, in his dorm at UW-Milwaukee. Cade was born in Madison, WI on November 22, 2002 and was a 2021 graduate of Waunakee Community High School.  Cade will always be remembered for his ability to make friends with whomever he met, his exuberant and good-natured personality, the...

Nov 4, 2021

Madison - Robert A. Ragotzkie passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 4, 2021, his wife and family were with him to the end.

Bob was the only child of Robert and Edith Ragotzkie, born in Albany, NY, on September 13, 1924. After growing up in Albany, Bob started college at Rutgers University but was called to serve...

Nov 3, 2021

Laurie Lee Harring, 66, of Belleville, WI, passed away on November 3rd, 2021, surrounded by close family.

She was born on February 26th, 1955, to Harold and Marian Mills (Schultz).  During her childhood, she attended schools located in Racine and Abbotsford, WI, and would graduate from Abbotsford in 1973. Upon graduation, she relocated to the Verona area...

Nov 3, 2021

George Tincher “Van”, age 95, of Stoughton, passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021.   George married Eileen on February 7, 1951 in Peoria, IL.   Van served our country during WWII in the United States Navy; he was stationed in the Philippines in 1946.   Van worked and retired from Graybar Electric after 38 years.

Van was a loving...

Nov 2, 2021

Madison – Leslie L. Haagensen, age 73, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at her home in Madison. She was born on September 14, 1948, in Madison, to Albert and Vivian (Tierney) Wagner. Leslie married David Haagensen on June 6, 1970, in Madison.

She is survived by her husband, David Haagensen; her children, Joshua Haagensen and...

Nov 2, 2021

Celebration of Life Update:

A Celebration of Austin's Life will be held at The Wisconsin Historical Society, 816 State Street, Madison, on December 16, 2021 from 4 - 7 p.m. A time of tribute will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Attendees will be welcome to share memories.

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Nov 2, 2021

Jacqueline Mary McGough, of Madison.  Jacqueline entered eternal life on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Thomas.  Mother of Tom (Lori) McGough, Kelli (Peter) Worman, and Kristi (Trey) Moore.  Cherished grandmother of Brian, Kevin, Nicholas, Kaitlin, Natalie, Alexa Rose, Liam, and Colleen.

There will be a Mass of Christian Burial...

Nov 2, 2021

James W. Jaeger, 77, of Madison passed away on November 2, 2021, at Agrace hospice facility. He was born on October 17, 1944, in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, the son of Carl Jaeger and Irene (Fick) Jaeger. He married Kandis (Candy) Edwards Elliot on the autumnal equinox of 1974.

Jim attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he received his...

Oct 31, 2021

MIDDLETON – Kim Marie Thomas, 50, of Middleton, WI., passed away on 10/31/2021. She was born on May, 25th, 1971, in Madison, the daughter of Dick & Bernie Meinholz.

Kim worked for many years as an Owner/Designer at Vintage Hair Establishment. She will be remembered for her love of live music and spending all her spare time with friends...

Oct 31, 2021

Green Bay/Waunakee—William E. Fredrickson, age 89, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2021, at his home. He was born July 30, 1932, in Westby, WI, son of Frithzof and Magda (Lokken) Fredrickson. He married Beverly Luginbuhl on June 16, 1962.

He was drafted into the U.S. Army for the Korean War. He was an electrician for Ben...

Oct 31, 2021

DEFOREST-Nelda Jean P. Lombardi, age 87, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021. She was born on October 24, 1934 in Virginia to Frank and Irene (Alexander) Bowles.  She dedicated over 30 years of service as a realtor for First Weber.

Nelda Jean is survived by her husband Raymond J. Lombardi, Jr; children Tracy (Kathy) Lombardi, Callie...

Oct 30, 2021

Stoughton/Wisconsin Dells- James Richard Lecy, Age 83, passed away peacefully on Sat Oct 30, 2021.  He was born March 6, 1938 in Stoughton WI, the son of Mert and Norma Lecy.  James served his country in the US Navy from 1956-1960.  He worked for Uniroyal in Stoughton Wi for 33 years. James enjoyed hunting and wildlife. He had a great love of...

Oct 30, 2021

Lois M Hagen (née Wright), 91, passed away peacefully with her husband by her side near Madison, WI on October 30, 2021. Lois was born February 16, 1930 to the Reverend Dr. Clarence N. & Margaret Wright and lived in Chicago, IL. However, she spent all her summers in Estes Park, Colorado where she retired to in 1996.

Oct 30, 2021

MADISON - Shirley Ann Lipke, age 86, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Oct. 30, 2021. She was born on Sept. 10. 1935, to Vincent and Elvira (Long) Peserik in Two Rivers. WI. Shirley had wonderful stories of her adventures growing up on the shores of Lake Michigan. As dementia tightened its grip on her bright mind, it was these memories...

Oct 30, 2021

ALBANY – Jeffrey Robert Hansen, age 59, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 30, 2021.

Jeff was born on April 16, 1962 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and he is survived by his parents, Nancy Thompson (Gib) and Thomas Hansen (Pepper), his son Ryan Thornton (Becky) and his siblings, Kevin Hansen (Christine), Thomas Hansen (Brynn) and Christina...

Oct 29, 2021

Sunrise: 10-29-1960

Sunset: 10-29-2021

Sharon Denise Bunch was called home to Jesus on her birthday, Friday, October 29, 2021. She was born in Chicago, IL. to the late David G. Holder and Eva Mae Bunch.

Sharon graduated from Harrison High School,...

Oct 29, 2021

Stoughton- Carol A. Stoeckmann, age 82, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on October 29, 2021.  She had a very long battle with cancer.  Carol was born in Cottage Grove to Muriel & Stan Miller.  The family later moved to McFarland.  Carol graduated from Madison East High School in 1957.  Carol married Roger Stoeckmann on September...

Oct 28, 2021

Bonnie McCausland passed away in the early hours of Thursday, October 28, 2021.  She succumbed to complications from pancreatic cancer, which she had fought for 18 months from her initial, stage IV diagnosis.  Her last 18 months were some of her best.

Bonnie was born on October 11, 1946, the second of 5 children born to Bernie...