Apr 2, 2009

   MADISON - Lea Zeldin, an activist for social justice, world peace, civil rights, and health care for all, died Thursday April 3, 2009 from complications of a stroke in Madison, WI at age 80.    Lea was born in Chicago, April 20, 1928 to Edward E. Kellner and Julia (Weisbrot) Kellner.   She became involved in issues of social...

Apr 2, 2009

Evansville/Stoughton- Betty L. Lehnherr, age 79, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2009 at her residence in Evansville.   She was born in Evansville on February 3, 1930, a daughter of the late Oscar and Eva (Bly) Lehnherr.   Betty graduated from Evansville High School in 1948 and furthered her education at the UW-Madison with a bachelor's degree in Education.  ...

Apr 2, 2009

Sun Prairie- Tom Kasenow, age 78, died on Thursday, April 2, 2009 at the HospiceCare Center, Fitchburg.  Tom was born on March 14, 1931 in St. Paul, MN the son of Frank & Catherine (Bender) Kasenow.  He graduated from Johnson High School in 1949 and for years was a loyal attendee of his high school reunions. During high school he...

Apr 1, 2009

Madison-John L. Merkt, age 62, passed away peacefully at his home on April 1, 2009 after a long battle with lupus and congestive heart failure.  He was born on October 2, 1946 in Milwaukee the youngest of three children of Gervase and Anna (O'Shea) Merkt.   He was a graduate of Milwaukee Marquette High School.  John attended Marquette University from 1964...

Apr 1, 2009

Martin Siik, age 100, died peacefully on April 1, 2009 in Madison , WI Martin was born in Karstula, Finland, on Sept. 30, 1908, to Julius and Lydia Siik.   The family emigrated to Ironwood, MI, in 1910 and when Martin was 14, they moved to Chicago where he graduated from Waller ( Lincoln Park) High School in 1926.   At...

Apr 1, 2009

Mar 31, 2009

Fitchburg -- Nancy Hibma Kreklow, age 61 years young, left this earth   on her own terms on Tues. March 31, 2009. Nancy was the daughter of Dr. Otto (Barbara Stortz) Hibma. She is survived by her husband Richard and long awaited daughter Courtney and the newest love of her life, grand daughter Milani. Nancy is also survived by her...

Mar 29, 2009

MADISON- Jerry James Armstrong, age 79, died on Sunday, March 29, 2009, at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. He was born in Madison on June 21, 1929, to John and Grace (Botham) Armstrong. Jerry was the oldest of nine children and lived with his family on West Lawn Avenue for many years. After receiving a...

Mar 29, 2009

Middleton -- Pamela Kay Pletsch, age 59, of Middleton, passed away on Sunday Mar 29, 2009 after a courageous three year fight with breast cancer. Pam was born January 2, 1950 in McNabb, IL.   She is survived by her husband Rick Lovell, two daughters Erin and Bridget, her mother Bernice Loesch and step-dad Don Loesch of McNabb, IL.  ...

Mar 28, 2009

Madison--Ernest Walter Mabis, Sr., age 101 passed away peacefully, Saturday, March 28, 2009 at St. Mary's Care Center. He was born January 20, 1908 in Argyle, MN, to the late Robert and Rosa (Thiele) Mabis. He retired from Oscar Mayer after 33 years as a meat cutter. He worked part-time in security for the Athletic Department to keep spectators out...

Mar 27, 2009

Madison - Joann (Joan) Webb Johnson passed away March 27, 2009, at HospiceCare in Madison, born November 20, 1929 in Sparta Wisconsin to Stanley and Mildred Webb.   Shortly after her birth, they and her sister Beryl (Spencer) moved to Milwaukee and settled in Whitefish Bay. Growing up, Joann had fond memories of many travel adventures with her family. After...

Mar 27, 2009

Madison -- Tina Marie Heitner passed away on Friday, March 27, 2009. She is survived by her wonderful children Nicholas, Alexandra and Francesca. Her mother Elaine, sisters Jaime and Nanci, brother Eric and sister-in-law Bonnie. Her aunt Helen Bakke; also, many nieces and nephews, and a great niece and great nephew. She was preceded in death by her infant brother...

Mar 27, 2009

Sun Prairie--Richard M. Fischer went to be with the Lord on March 27, 2009. He passed away surrounded by his family, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's.     Richard was born in Cleveland, Ohio on March 11, 1921. He served with honor as an Ensign in the U.S. Navy in WWII. Richard, also known as ""Dick"", attended...

Mar 26, 2009

Tammy Lynn Toso, age 39, died at home on Thursday, March 26, 2009, surrounded by her family, following a brief courageous battle with cancer. She was born on January 5, 1970 in Dubuque, Iowa a daughter of Wilbert and Lucille (Loch) Helbing. Tammy was raised in Platteville and graduated from Platteville High School. She was a graduate of...

Mar 25, 2009

MARSHALL                                                                                                                          CRAMBLIT, EMMA L. Emma L. Cramblit, age 62, died peacefully, from pulmonary fibrosis, Wednesday, March 25, 2009 in a Madison hospital.  She was born July 8, 1946, in Ottumwa, IA, the daughter of Andrew and Hester (Denhartog) Katko.  Prior to her retirement in 2007, Emma operated ELC Daycare in Marshall.  On April 30, 1966, Emma was united in marriage...

Mar 25, 2009

  Middleton - Ruth Hellenbrand age 67, peacefully passed away on March 25, 2009 at the HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg. Ruth was born February 27, 1942 in Roxbury. She was a wonderful wife, loving mother, caring grandmother and friend to many. Her favorite pastimes were spending time with her granddaughters and enjoying time with family.   She had a deep...

Mar 24, 2009

Madison -- Frank E. Forster, age 92, died on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at Middleton Village Nursing Home. He was born on April 10, 1916 to Anton and Josephine Forster in Madison. Singing in the choir at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Frank met his future wife, Alyce Ripp. They were united in marriage on July 26, 1941. Frank attended the...

Mar 24, 2009

Caroline M. Sornson, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at Nazareth House in Stoughton.   She was born in Hubbard, Iowa on November 9, 1918, a daughter of Otto and Bertha (Krabbenhoft) Kath.   On December 20, 1946, she was united in marriage to Olin Sornson in Stoughton.   Caroline was a devoted mother and her family...

Mar 23, 2009

Jackson J. Blumenthal, age 53, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2009 at his home in Oregon. He was born in Chicago on September 16, 1955, the son of Shepard and Marilyn (Silverman) Blumenthal. Jack was raised by his father and Ann V. Blumenthal, his adoptive step-mother. Jack attended Keith Country Day School and high school in Ojai, California. He...

Mar 23, 2009

Madison -- James L. Noyes, Sr., age 96, died on Monday, March 23, 2009 at Covenant Oaks in Oakwood West. He was born on February 14, 1913 to George and Frances Noyes in Lexington, Kentucky. Jim was involved in the Boy Scouts. He was a Treasurer for the Village of Shorewood Hills; Treasurer for the Board of Directors for Madison...