Apr 11, 2020

Madison - Jane Ann Arbogast, age 91, of Madison died peacefully at Oakwood Village on April 11, 2020 after being tested positive for COVID-19.  Jane was born on October 21, 1928 in Carmel, New York to Joseph E. and Gertrude (Ganong) Pulling.  Jane and her brother, Jim, moved with their family to Appleton, WI when she was in sixth...

Apr 10, 2020

Francis G. ("Frank") Ryan Jr., died unexpectedly on April 10, 2020 of cardiac arrest.  Born and raised in Chicago, Frank graduated from Sullivan High School in 1954 and enlisted in the United States Army in 1955 where he served nearly three years.

He graduated from Marquette University in 1962 and married Claire McMahon, a graduate teaching assistant...

Apr 10, 2020

WIGGERT, Elizabeth (Beth) Jean Cooper, 85, of Madison WI, died on April 10, 2020.

Born 1934 in Madison WI, Beth met her husband of 46 years (Victor) as participants in Channing Murray activities through the Unitarian Meeting House (First Unitarian Society of Madison) while both were attending UW-Madison. Beth gave back to her community as a volunteer throughout her life,...

Apr 10, 2020

Joseph “Joe” Michael Knors passed away 4/10/20 at the age of 90 at the William S Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital, Community Living Center Hospice Unit.

Joe was born in Racine WI to Frank and Mary (Lapata) Knors on March 8th, 1930 the 7th child of 8 born in his family.  Joe always told us the...

Apr 10, 2020

Dr. Timothy Jay Donovan, 82, of Madison, Wisconsin, died peacefully on April 10, 2020 after a long battle with multiple myeloma and a recent COVID-19 infection.  Tim was a formidable part of the Madison community and of The Dean Clinic and St. Mary’s Hospital for over 40 years.  Tim loved his family, loved playing tennis and golf, and was...

Apr 9, 2020

Stoughton- Elizabeth “Liz” Nelson, age 53, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 9, 2020 at her home.  She was born in Stoughton on April 18, 1966, the daughter of Larry and Betty Anderson.  Liz grew up in Stoughton with what she described as a beautiful childhood.  She graduated from Stoughton High School and furthered her schooling starting at UW...

Apr 8, 2020

On April 8, 2020, Joan M Wildman passed away in her home, attended by her son Randall J Wildman. She was 82 years old. She was born on January 1, 1938 in Loup county, near Milburn, Nebraska, the daughter of Ralph D Poland and Lydia A (Kokes) Poland. She was the second birth of the year in Loup county,...

Apr 8, 2020

Marguerite "Marge" Catherine Rosecky was born on September 15, 1932. Marge went to rejoin her divine creator and become our angel on April 8th, 2020. Born to Glen and Ellen Horkan, Marge is the 2nd oldest of 6 kids from Reedsburg, Wisconsin. She is survived by her 2 sisters; Theresa DeVault and Rita (John) Bill, as well as being an...

Apr 8, 2020

Kristi Lee Marks (Templeton) passed away on April 8, 2020, age 62, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born June 8, 1957 to Cal and Merva (Millette) Templeton. Married to Bob Marks in 1986. Kristi graduated from East High, worked for Webcrafters for 17 years then attended MATC, graduated and went to work for Physicians Plus and UW Medical...

Apr 7, 2020

Edward “Ed” Helman passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at his home in Madison, Wisconsin.  He was born June 21, 1962 to Robert and Elizabeth (Kalscheur) Helman in Madison.  He lived most of his childhood in Waunakee.

Ed graduated from Park Falls High School in Park Falls, WI.  He lived many years as an accomplished outdoorsman...

Apr 7, 2020

Tammy Kay Liddicoat was born December 20, 1967, to Jacqueline Taylor and Peter Liddicoat. She passed away peacefully at home on April 7, 2020. Tammy is preceded in death by her mother Jacqueline Taylor. She is survived by her father, Peter Liddicoat of Waunakee, Wisconsin; a brother, Kip Liddicoat of Madison, Wisconsin; her aunt, Pat (Eldon) Yanna of Mineral...

Apr 7, 2020

Madison – Christine R. Tietz (nee Zardus); born on June 18, 1945 to Lawrence and Perena Zardus (nee Nicoli) died at Agrace Memory Care and Hospice, Fitchburg, WI on April 7, 2020.

Born in Palmer, Michigan, and moving to Ishpeming, Michigan at an early age.  She graduated from St. Paul’s High School, Negaunee, Michigan June 3, 1963. ...

Apr 6, 2020

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Madison – Elizabeth “Lea” Walters passed away on Monday, April 6, 2020, at Oak Park Place Nakoma. She was born in Barrington, Illinois the only child of Russell and Melba (Hill) Mossman. Most of her early childhood was spent in New Orleans where her father worked as a pilot for Chicago Southern Airlines....

Apr 6, 2020

Robert L. Crahen, 87, of Waunakee, WI passed away peacefully on April 6, 2020 at Agrace Hospice due to complications from the COVID-19 virus. Born in North Freedom, WI he was the son of Louis and Viola (Dunse) Crahen. Upon graduating from Wonewoc High School he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict and after his discharge...

Apr 5, 2020

Sarah “Sally” Elizabeth Forbush, 86 years old, passed away peacefully in Madison WI on April 5, 2020 at Agrace Hospice.  She was born on August 29, 1933 in Albany WI, the daughter of Clayton Burt and Thelma Armstrong.

She received her Bachelor’s degree in Economics at the University of Wisconsin and eventually had a successful career in...

Apr 5, 2020

McFarland- Dr. Michael Lewis passed away on April 5, 2020 shortly after suffering a cerebral event with complications. His loving wife was at his side.

Michael was born in Racine, WI on July 2, 1949 to Dr. Robert & Irene Lewis where he grew up with his four sisters. While becoming an Eagle Scout with Bronze Palm,...

Apr 4, 2020

Kenneth Helfrecht was born on February 19, 1925, in Madison WI, and died on April 4, 2020, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison.  After Ken graduated from Madison West High School, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps, defending our country during WWII.  He was assigned to the 4th Fighter Group, flying 58 missions in his P51-D Mustang, and...

Apr 4, 2020

Stoughton- M. Elnora Johnson, age 93, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2020.  She was born on October 4, 1926, the daughter of Byron and Edith Hayes.  Elnora was born and grew up in the Poynette area and remained there until her marriage to La Verne in 1970 when they moved to Stoughton.  She was a member of Stoughton United...

Apr 3, 2020

Monona- Bernard “Barney” Lohan, 78, passed away in peace on Friday, April 3, 2020 at home surrounded by his family.  Barney delighted in the fact that he was born in a yellow cab on the south side of Chicago and shared a birthday with John Wayne.  He attended St. Priscilla grammar school and Steinmetz High School where he would...

Apr 3, 2020

Stoughton- Phillip D. “Hawk” Hawkinson, age 81, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2020 at Skaalen after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s.  He was born in Stoughton on February 25, 1939, the son of Lyman and Christine (Moen) Hawkinson, the youngest of their 10 children.  Hawk graduated from Stoughton High School in 1957, where he played football, basketball, and...