Jan 16, 2021

Michael John Grasee, 56, passed away from multiple myeloma on January 16, 2021, surrounded by his family.   Mike fought his cancer for twelve years with humor, courage, tenacity and a never give up mindset which inspired many.  Early in his fight, Mike developed the mindset that, “I have cancer, but cancer does not have me”.  It was his way of acknowledging...

Jan 15, 2021

Maurice Barnett Webb, “Barney”

Dr. Barney Webb passed peacefully at the Brookdale Century Avenue assisted living facility in Middleton, WI.  Dr. Webb was a world-renown Emeritus Professor of Physics on the faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, his alma mater (BS 1950, PhD 1956), up until his retirement in 2001. Barney and his wife Fran raised their...

Jan 15, 2021

Ronald Arthur Geishirt, 87, passed away in his sleep on January 15, 2021 in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin. He was born on June 16, 1933 in Madison to Arthur and Laura (Veith) Geishirt.

Ron proudly served in the US Army from 1953 to 1958.  He was the Sargent of the motor pool of a MASH unit stationed in...

Jan 14, 2021

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Jan 14, 2021

Deerfield- George I. Hauge, age 96, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 14, 2021 in the farmhouse he had lived in for the last 73 years.  He was born on February 2, 1924, the son of Ole and Lena (Malina Midthun) Hauge.  After graduating the 8th grade at Rinden County School, George began his farming career by working for...

Jan 14, 2021

DeForest – Dawn Marie Williams, age 54, passed away peacefully at 8:50 pm on Thursday January 14, 2021 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg.  She was born June 15, 1966 in St. Louis, Missouri to David and Judy (Ream) Williams.

Dawn was a daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, friend, teacher, confidant, and all-around little pixie, spreading her magical dust...

Jan 14, 2021

Franklin “Frank” August Raemisch, 86, of Lodi, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021. He was born on August 18, 1934, to Frank and Lillian Raemisch. Frank graduated from Waunakee High School before serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.  While serving, Frank earned the rank of Sergeant.  After returning from Korea, Frank joined his father’s construction...

Jan 14, 2021

MADISON/SUN PRAIRIE—Esther Ada Gerber, age 99, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021.  Esther, the daughter of Kyle and Ada (Dunbar) Davidson, was born on August 26, 1921 in McCreary, Manitoba, Canada.

Esther moved to Madison, WI at 2 years of age.  Esther graduated from Madison East High School, Class of 1940, and she graduated from Madison...

Jan 14, 2021

On Thursday, January 14, 2021, James “Jim” Lenarduzzi passed away at 73, of a heart attack at his home.

Jim was born on January 27, 1947 in Green Bay, WI to Umberto and Margaret Lenarduzzi.  He grew up   in Green Bay and graduated from Green Bay Premontre.  Starting In 1967, he fought with the Army Mechanized Infantry...

Jan 14, 2021

Dr Earl Shrago, MD, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on January 14th 2021.

Earl grew up in Omaha, NE attending Central H.S and Creighton University.  Then he went to the University of Nebraska at  Lincoln for medical school.  During medical residency at Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago IL, he met his future wife Anita...

Jan 13, 2021

Madison - Richard A. Whiting, age 84, of Madison, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021. He was born in Madison on May 16, 1936, the eldest son of Carl and Marie (née Durcan) Whiting. A proud Marine, Dick worked for the University of Wisconsin for over 30 years. He spent his final year at Larson House in Columbus, earning...

Jan 13, 2021

Judith “Judy” A. Espersen, age 67, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021.

Judy was born on June 18, 1953 in Reno, Nevada to Samuel and Joyce (Ruhl) Gideon.  She lived in Turlock, CA until age 13 when her family moved to Hayward, WI. It was there that she met the love of her life, William Ford...

Jan 13, 2021

Paulette Amborn (Bruns), age 71, died peacefully, surrounded by her family from myotonic dystrophy.  Born in 1949 in Baraboo, she loved her 1950’s childhood living in Lyndon Station and West Salem.  She especially enjoyed her frequent visits to Belgium to see her grandparents and relatives and trips to visit cousins in North Dakota.

In 1966 Paulette worked...

Jan 13, 2021

Susan Harris Shapiro, age 70, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, surrounded by family. She lived a life rich with laughter, worldly adventures, and quality time spent with her family and friends.

Susan was born on January 31, 1950, in Racine, Wis., the daughter of John Francis and Mary Ann (Mayme) Harris. Her childhood was...

Jan 12, 2021

Former Waunakee resident, Yvonne L. Fangmeyer, 70, was granted her angel wings in Las Vegas, NV on Tuesday, January 12th, 2021.

Yvonne was born December 8th, 1950 in Portage WI to Marvin and Lorraine Beutler.  She became a child of God when she was baptized and later confirmed her faith in Christ at Immanuel Lutheran Church in...

Jan 12, 2021

Madison – Ken Adell passed away peacefully on January 12th at Agrace Hospice.  Ken was born on November 3, 1953 in Emporia, KS.  Ken and his family moved to Madison in 1964.  He attended Orchard Ridge, Memorial High School, and the UW-LaCrosse. He graduated with a degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Platteville.

Ken joined...

Jan 12, 2021

Cottage Grove – Gary Lee Anderson, age 74, passed away on Tuesday January 12, 2021 at Fort Atkinson Health Care.  He was born October 28, 1946 in Madison to the late Raymond and Elma (Swalheim) Anderson.   Gary served his Country in the Wisconsin Air National Guard, he enjoyed shooting trap and hunting.  He worked for many years as a...

Jan 11, 2021

Oregon – Amber L. (Pautsch) Peterson, age 39, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021, at UW Hospital in Madison following a brave battle with leukemia. She was born on January 8, 1982, in Columbus, Wisconsin to Lynn and Barbara (Wondra) Pautsch. Amber married Shaun Peterson on October 23, 2004, in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.

Amber was loved...

Jan 11, 2021

Madison/Darlington – We lost a unique and very loved soul when Tom Zink died on Monday, January 11, 2021. Tom battled and overcame many health issues over the years. After a courageous rally to say goodbye to all of his family, he passed away surrounded by his loved ones.

Tom was born on November 24, 1938 to...

Jan 10, 2021

Beean, Jeffery K.

Middleton:  Jeffery K. Beean, age 43, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 at home.  He was born November 24, 1977 in Green Bay the son of Norman A. and Judith J. (Sweedy) Beean.  Jeff was united in marriage with Elizabeth A. Hennes June 25, 2005 in Middleton.

Jeff attended Herzing college and...