Apr 22, 2021

MADISON - On April 22, 2021, Alice Ann Beckner passed away peacefully at age 87 after a brief illness. Known as "Sug" to family and friends, she was a Southern lady with a passion for sharing her faith and spent her life caring for others.

Alice Ann is predeceased by her husband, Dale Beckner; her brother, Clarence...

Apr 21, 2021

Madison - Jim Holmquist passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at Meriter Hospital in Madison after a short battle with cancer. He was 67 years old.

He was born to William and Lorraine Holmquist in Ladysmith, Wisconsin on August 2, 1953. He grew up enjoying what life had to offer in northern Wisconsin. After graduating Ladysmith High...

Apr 20, 2021

MCFARLAND/ALBANY/BATAVIA, IL--Trudy MacLaren, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, holding the hand of her daughter, Sally. Trudy was born on December 30, 1931 in Pontiac, Michigan to Cloyd and Alice Houts. She grew up with two sisters, Mary and Barbara, and one brother, David. Trudy met and married David Dyer MacLaren on June 23,...

Apr 20, 2021

Madison- Kurt Kranz, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021.

Private services were held.

Kurt’s family would like to thank all his friends for their support and kindness as well as the medical staff for their care during the last phase of his life.

Cress Funeral & Cremation Services

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Apr 20, 2021

MARSHALL/BOYD-- Theresa A. Johnson, age 80, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 surrounded by her family.  She was born on April 18, 1941 in Stanley, WI to Alfred and Frances (Weigel) Seichter.  Theresa married Lawrence Johnson April 30, 1960 in Boyd, Wisconsin, and he preceded her in death July of 1998.

Theresa often spent her...

Apr 19, 2021

Phyllis Marie (Clemens) Hellenbrand, age 90, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 19, 2021. Phyllis was born on March 20, 1931 to the late Herman & Verli (Madigan) Clemens. Born and raised in Dane. After meeting the love of her life at, Art Hellenbrand at a wedding dance, they later married on May 16, 1950. Together they raised four...

Apr 18, 2021

Barbara Florence Adler passed away peacefully on Sunday April 18, 2021 at Chamomile Assisted Living in Madison. She was born on May 23, 1925 to Clarence and Retta Munns.

Barb grew up in Fennimore, WI and graduated from Fennimore High School where her lifelong love of reading and learning were fostered. Barb moved to Waunakee where she...

Apr 18, 2021

MADISON - Timothy “Tim” Scott Holt passed away on April 18, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.  Tim was a beacon of strength and perseverance battling cancer for more than 20 years.  He never gave up, never felt sorry for himself, and always put his family first throughout his struggle even in the face of a devastating diagnosis.  He...

Apr 17, 2021

On the morning of April 17th, 2021 our beloved Barbara Louise Austin went to dwell in the house of the Lord, to be with her savior Jesus Christ.

Barbara was born Barbara Louise Swenson, on February 3, 1934 in Stoughton, Wisconsin.  She was a member of Covenant Lutheran Church in Stoughton where she loved teaching Sunday school...

Apr 16, 2021

Kurt M. Simatic, age 43, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, April 16, 2021. He was born to Kenneth and Lydia Simatic on January 4, 1978. Kurt spent his childhood growing up in Mukwonago, where he loved playing baseball and running track. He graduated from Mukwonago High School, before completing his Bachelor’s degree in History and Political Science...

Apr 14, 2021

Sharen Wilson, 78, of Middleton, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at her home, after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease (PSP).

Sharen was born in Milwaukee, WI, to proud parents, William and Jane Smith. She grew up in South Milwaukee near Grant Park and Lake Michigan, where she enjoyed many wonderful...

Apr 13, 2021

David M. “Dave” Spahn

DeForest - David M. “Dave” Spahn, 81, passed away with family by his side on April 13, 2021. Born at home on December 22, 1939, to Lawrence and Catherine (Ripp) Spahn, he was raised on the family farm in DeForest, WI. He attended Ella Wheeler Wilcox grade school and graduated from DeForest Area...

Apr 11, 2021

Kenneth R McCloskey, age 69 passed away on April 11, 2021.  He was born on March 30, 1952, the son of Helen and Daniel. Ken worked for Maly Tile for many years, retiring in 2019. He lived a very good life, enjoyed hunting and spending time with his friends up at the cabin. Recently Ken became interested in reading...

Apr 10, 2021

William Peter “Bill” Ellickson, age 72 passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 10, 2021. Bill was born in Madison on December 8, 1948 to the late George and Cecelia (Lynch) Ellickson. He was a veteran having served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam Era.

He married his lifelong sweetheart, Vicki Wagner on August 14, 1970 in Sacred...

Apr 10, 2021

Phoenix, AZ:   John R. Keichinger, age 48, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Saturday, April 10, 2021.

John was born in Madison, WI. November 26, 1972 to Bob and Nancy Keichinger.

John had many talents, hobbies, friends, T- shirts, video games, and of course, his sense of humor.  He grew up in...

Apr 9, 2021

Leonard “Len” L. Lane, age 86, passed away peacefully at Agrace Hospice on Friday, April 9th 2021 due to complications from prostate cancer. He was born in 1934 in a country home in Poysippi, WI. to Scott and Sarah Lane. He grew up in the Waupaca area, and attended college at University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point. He married...

Apr 8, 2021

Madison – John O. Mason, age 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 8, 2021 in Madison, WI. He was born in Indianapolis, IN on November 30, 1934, the son of George and Estelle (Sadlier) Mason. He is survived by his daughter Monica (Larry) Thuet of Glenview, IL. Beloved “Poppie” to granddaughters Allison, Margot & Lauren Thuet. He is...

Apr 8, 2021

Arthur “Art” John Hellenbrand, age 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 8, 2021. Art was born on March 5, 1927 to the late Anton and Mary (Kalscheur) Hellenbrand. Born and raised in Waunakee. Art married the love of his life, Phyllis Clemens on May 16, 1950. Together they raised four children. Art began working on the family farm...

Apr 7, 2021

MADISON- Paul W. Jones, age 68, joined his parents Kenneth “Casey” and Hulda (Scheffler) Jones in Heaven on Wednesday, April 7, 2021.  Paul was born on August 1, 1952 in Madison.  He was a lifelong Madison resident.

Paul was an avid Packers, Badgers, and Brewers fan.  He enjoyed singing in the Arts for All choir and recently...

Apr 7, 2021

Joyce Tavarez, age 73, died peacefully surrounded by family at her home in Sheboygan on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. Joyce was preceded in death by her infant sister Janet, her daughters Inez and Carmen, and her parents. Joyce is survived by her husband Modesto, her daughter Eva, and her siblings Eileen (Tim) Robinson, Rosemary (Greg) Theisen, John Kleinmann, Wayne...