Oct 10, 2023

Oct 10, 2023

Judith H. Ludlow passed away Tuesday Oct. 10, 2023 after a long battle with cardiovascular disease.  The fourth of six children born to Harris and Helen (Kelleher) Ludlow, Jude was born in Madison Oct. 27, 1934 and was a lifelong Madisonian.

Jude graduated from Edgewood Grade School, High School, and College.  After graduating with a degree in education Jude had...

Oct 8, 2023

We are heartbroken to share that Philip Kerch, age 73, died unexpectedly in Madison, WI on October 8, 2023. Phill was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to many. Phill was born in Fond du Lac and moved to Madison, WI in 2012.

 

Phill is survived by wife Tamara Kerch, daughters Elizabeth Kerch (Adam), Sarah Kerch (Paul)...

Oct 8, 2023

 

Ambalal C. Patel, age 88 of McFarland, WI and formerly of Bronx, NY, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg.  He was born February 8, 1935 in PIJ, Gujarat, India, the son of Chimanbhaai and Kamlaben Patel.  He married Kokila Patel in 1965 in Gujarat, India.  Ambalal received a BS and Masters Degree in Civil...

Oct 8, 2023

Sun Prairie- Elmer Jesse, age 95, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023. He was born in Beaver Dam on February 22, 1928.

Elmer is survived by three children, Mary (Joe) Hovel, Patricia Jesse, and Jim Jesse; three grandchildren, Mary Jo (Jack) Hedenberg, Rachel Hovel, and Mark Hovel; great grandchildren, Elizabeth and Michael Hedenberg; and brother, Clyde Jesse. He was...

Oct 8, 2023

Sun Prairie, WI - Dennis Patrick O’Donohue, passed away on October 8th, 2023. He was born on June 21st, 1944 in Shorewood, WI to Marion (Schmidt) and Cyril O’Donohue.  Dennis served his country in the Marine Corps in Vietnam reaching the rank of Sergeant (E-5.) After being honorably discharged, he returned to Wisconsin and studied nursing for 2 years at...

Oct 7, 2023

Kenneth Neil Leitch, 91, of Normal, Illinois, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2023 at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. A private service will be held in Otsego, Michigan.

Ken started life in Otsego, Michigan as the first child of Mary Rice and Albert Leitch. After graduating from Otsego High School, Ken joined the U.S. Navy and spent the...

Oct 7, 2023

Muriel Mae Sater was born on May 7, 1928, to John Oscar Olson and Cora (Replogle) Olson on a farm in Cushing, Wisconsin.  She married George Melvin Sater of Frederic, Wisconsin at the Atlas Community Methodist Church in Atlas, WI on July 27th, 1946.  The couple made their first home in Wisconsin then eventually moved to Minneapolis, MN. 

 

Muriel...

Oct 7, 2023

Just 10 days after a very traumatic birth, Josephine Mae Eldridge passed away peacefully in her parents' arms at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, WI on October 7, 2023. During that fleeting time, she touched many lives and was loved by all who met her. Born at 41 weeks, 2 days, weighing 8 lbs, 2.5 oz and 21 1/2 inches...

Oct 7, 2023

 

Robert Marek (Bob) died at his home on Lake Waubesa, McFarland, Wisconsin on October 7, 2023.  The Love of his life and best friend ever, Margit Ohrn, was at his side.  The couple had been together for over fifty years.

Bob, born May 11, 1948, was the son of Luella (Belongia) Szymarek and Joseph Szymarek.  He graduated from the...

Oct 7, 2023

Sun Prairie – William “Bill” West, age 82, passed away at his home on Saturday October 7, 2023. He was born in Madison on December 21, 1940, the son of William and Arlene (Emmerich) West.

Bill graduated from Madison West High School. He was drafted into the US Marines and served his country honorably. On September 14, 1963 Bill...

Oct 7, 2023

Sun Prairie – Laurel Eileen Davis, age 71, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at her home. She was born in Freeport, Illinois, on April 7, 1952, the daughter of Robert and Beatrice Hanna.

Laurel grew up primarily in Appleton, Wisconsin. She received her bachelor’s degree in teaching from UW Oshkosh. On May 25, 1974 she married Richard Davis....

Oct 6, 2023

In Loving Memory of Lillian Carol Friou

Lillian Carol Friou, cherished sister and aunt, died on October 6, 2023, at 71. She is survived by loving nieces Jennifer, Lisa, Rebecca, Marie, Sondra, Amanda, nephew Ben, dearest brothers Ken and George, and her grand-nieces and nephews.

Lillian was born on June 9, 1952, in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, to devoted parents Kenneth...

Oct 6, 2023

Lester Jacob Miller, age 99, of Waunakee passed away peacefully on Friday, October 6, 2023 at home with family. He was 2 weeks away from his 100th birthday and now gets to spend it in heaven with his wife Betty.

 

Lester was born on October 21, 1923 in East Bristol, Wisconsin. He was the son of Herbert and Dora...

Oct 5, 2023

 

Mary Ann Clark, age 91 years, of Waunakee passed away on October 5th, 2023, at Waunakee Valley nursing home. She was born on January 29, 1932, on the family farm in rural Postville, the daughter of Viola Retrum and Elmer Vamstad.

 

Mary Ann graduated from Blanchardville High School in 1949 and was the first in her family to...

Oct 5, 2023

Hannah M. Davies, born in Madison on October 3, 2023, passed away on October 5, 2023, at the Children's Hospital. She was taken from us far too soon, leaving behind a deep void in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.Hannah's life may have been short, but it was overflowing with joy and love. Despite her tender age,...

Oct 5, 2023

 

William Frederick Grahn passed away on Thursday, October 5 after a brief stay at Oakwood East in Madison, WI.

 

Bill was the first of three sons born to William F. Grahn, Sr. and Jessie Margaret Teresa Grahn (Duve) on May 7, 1935.  Bill grew up on Madison’s East side, attending Lowell Elementary, East Junior High and graduated from...

Oct 5, 2023

 

“If you are reading this then be glad your not in this section.” – Big Mike

 

Stoughton – Michael Charles White, age 72, of Stoughton, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with lung’s disease, heart disease, and cancer.  He was born in Madison, WI to the late Clifford White and Mary...

Oct 5, 2023

 

McFarland / Edgerton – Mary Arlene (Drought) Crichton, 76, passed away on Thursday October 5, surrounded by family.  Mary was born March 29, 1947, to John and Melva Drought.  She grew up in Edgerton where she met and married her husband of 57 years, Clifford Crichton.  In 1972 they built their home in the country in McFarland where they...

Oct 5, 2023

SUN PRAIRIE—Delores Mae Cefalu died peacefully at home with her family on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at the age of 84.  She was born on September 28, 1939 to John B. and Delores Franklin in Madison. 

Delores was preceded in death by Salvatore Cefalu; her sisters, Ruth Brabant, and Georgia DaSilva; brothers Doad and Dick Franklin.  She is survived by...