Feb 6, 2024

Richard F. "Dick" Acker age 73 of Waunakee passed away peacefully after a long illness at Waunakee Valley Senior Living on February 6, 2024.  

 

He was born on August 17, 1950 to Jerome and Evelyn (Ballweg) Acker.  Dick married Ruth (Zander) on June 24, 1972 at St. Mary's Catholic church.   Dick was a devoted husband and a loving, caring father...

Feb 6, 2024

On February 6, 2024, family, friends and the community of Dr. Edward N. Ehrlich bid farewell to a beloved and distinguished figure whose life’s work spanned the worlds of military service and medical scholarship. Born in 1928 and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Dr. Ehrlich graduated from Central High School in 1944. He received a Bachelor of Science from the University...

Feb 5, 2024

In the words of Willie Nelson, Julie Orlowski was our "Angel who flew too close to the ground." Julie passed away at UW Hospital in Madison, WI, on February 5, 2024, at the age of 72.

Born in Michigan, Julie was the beloved eldest daughter of Kenneth “Lowell” and Nancy Larsen and the nurturing older sister to five siblings Mark (Diane),...

Feb 4, 2024

To watch the Celebration of Life Service on Friday April 5, 2024 please use this link to register https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony/?c=32512ad8-fc4e-4ebf-81aa-6a1bb1f02182

Barbara Jean Lindstrom passed away on February 4, 2024 in the compassionate care of Agrace Hospice, Fitchburg, Wisconsin. Barb was born on October 18, 1933 to Paige and Rowena Lindgren in Minden Nebraska. She spent her younger years in Holdrege, Nebraska, graduating...

Feb 4, 2024

Gerald "Jerry/Gloomy" J Karls, age 61, went peacefully with the Lord on Sunday, February 4, 2024 surrounded by family after a 10 year courageous battle with cancer. He was born on August 23, 1962, the son of Roland "Punk" and LouAnn (Kessenich) Karls.

He grew up on the family farm in Dane where he learned the value of hard work. He graduated from Lodi High School in 1981. He worked at Yahara Materials for 39 years where he made many life long friends.

On November 16, 1996, he was...

Feb 4, 2024

Stoughton - Mary Olson Quam passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 4, 2024. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, and friend. Mary is survived by her children, Teri (Dan) Kalagian and Eric (Nicole) Quam; grandchildren, Tyler and Amber Kalagian, Lauren Quam, Bradley Dowse, and Andrew Hankins; sisters, Sharon (Dennis) Heimann and Dawn Olson; nephews Dan, Paul, and...

Feb 3, 2024

Robert F. Stevenson, age 59, passed away unexpectedly on February 3, 2024, at his home.  He was born on November 5, 1964, son of Bill and Barbara Stevenson.

Rob was a talented man. He was a musician and craftsman who lived a simple life. He played many instruments and was a gifted saxophonist.  He enjoyed being able to fix and remodel...

Feb 3, 2024

Benjamin Bruce Smith, age 64, passed away Saturday evening, February 3, 2024 at UW Medical Center in Madison, WI after a short illness.

Bruce was born on July 15, 1959, to the late James H. (Skeet) Smith and Sarah Scarborough Smith. He was a graduate of Cochran High School, Class of 1977 and was deeply involved in the 4-H program. Bruce...

Feb 2, 2024

After a life filled with adventure and kindness Darlene J. Hansen passed away peacefully at her home on February 2, 2024. She was born on October 27, 1943 in Chippewa Falls to Stanley and Mildred (Jennings) Holter and grew up in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, attending Eau Claire Memorial Senior High (1961) and UW-Eau Claire (B.S. 1966). She married Peter Hansen...

Feb 2, 2024

Donald “Don” Lee Pasch, age 80 of Madison, died peacefully on Friday, February 2, 2024 at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veteran’s Hospice Center in Madison, WI.  Don was born February 2, 1944 in Wilton, Wisconsin, the fourth son of Melvin and Irene (née Rickhoff) Pasch.  He served in the United States Navy from 1962 to 1966.  Don married the...

Feb 1, 2024

James Tietz, age 83, of Waunakee (formerly of Eau Claire) peacefully passed away on Thursday February 1, 2024. Jim was born in Eau Claire in 1940, the firstborn son of Ivan and Celina Tietz. Growing up on a farm, Jim developed a soft spot for animals, even having a pet monkey. Jim enjoyed exploring the quiet country roads in Wisconsin,...

Feb 1, 2024

Phillip A. Wilms, 92, passed away peacefully in Spring, Texas on the evening of February 1, 2024. Phillip was born on December 16, 1931 and was the 5th of eight children born to Forrest and Lavina Wilms of Neenah, Wisconsin. He grew up on a farm known as “the 40” and as a youngster he was active in church and...

Feb 1, 2024

Born to Anthony and Rosanne (Kouba) Pasqualone in Madison, WI.

Kevin attended school in Stoughton, WI, graduating in 2014. Kevin enjoyed playing baseball and being an active child of life. In 2017 she legally changed her name to Elizabeth. Elizabeth dreamed of owning and operating a bar library, her combined interests of writing and bartending. Elizabeth, under the pen name “Diligo,"...

Jan 31, 2024

Phylis Gullickson Johnson was born on April 6, 1921 in St. Paul, Minnesota and passed away peacefully from cardiac heart congestion on January 31, 2024 at the age of 102 years at Agrace Hospice in Madison, Wisconsin.  She was the daughter of Zillah and Oscar Gullickson.  At seven years old she moved with her family to West Allis, WI where...

Jan 31, 2024

Helen Louise Weber Miller McDermid, age 95, of Madison, Wisconsin, peacefully passed away, surrounded by her loving family on January 31, 2024 of natural causes. Helen was born on April 24, 1928, to Swiss and German immigrants, John and Elisabetha (Kessler) Weber in Lodi, Columbia, Wisconsin. She graduated from Lodi High School in 1946 and went on to graduate from...

Jan 31, 2024

Patricia Brusca (nee Harding) 98, went to her heavenly home on January 31, 2024 after a brief illness.

Pat was born September 25, 1925 to William and Lillie Harding in Minocqua, Wisconsin. Pat was raised along with six siblings by a single mother in the North Woods of Wisconsin. Growing up during the Depression without a father proved difficult, but the...

Jan 30, 2024

Waunakee: It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Norma Jean (Burke) Jansen, age 86, on Jan. 30th, 2024 under the care of Agrace HospiceCare with her children Steve, Shelly, and Nancy by her side. She was born on Mar. 4th, 1937, to Rolland and Lela Burke. She married the love of her life, Richard Jansen, on...

Jan 30, 2024

Russell L Frisinger, age 88, of Madison passed away Tues. Jan 30, 2024 at Oak Park Place. He was born April 29, 1935, the son of Norman and Selma (Wahl) Frisinger in Barron, WI. On July 23, 1955 he married Donna Wesenberg; they welcomed four children. Russell worked in construction as a cement finisher. He also worked part time at...

Jan 30, 2024

Deerfield- Judith Ann Pooch passed away on January 30th at age 76. She was born on August 26, 1947 the daughter of Robert and Eva (Thompson) Simonson. Judy graduated from Stoughton High School in 1965. She later met her husband, Edward Pooch, at Turner Hall where they tore up the dance floor. They were married on April 20, 1968. Judy...

Jan 29, 2024