Feb 24, 2009

Hanson, Rose Ann Stoughton- Rose Ann Hanson, age 71 of Stoughton, passed away at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison on Tuesday, February 24, 2009.   She was born in Stoughton on September 16, 1937, a daughter of Michael and Nora ( McKinney) Fitzgerald.   On December 6, 1958, she was united in marriage to Richard M. Hanson, who preceded her...

Feb 24, 2009

Ruth Emory Allin, age 97, a longtime resident of Madison, WI, passed away on February 24 in Roseville, MN at the Presbyterian Homes of Roseville where she had been living for the past seven years. Ruth was born on April 16, 1911 in Maywood, IL, the daughter of the late Lyndon King Emory and Elizabeth Bishop Emory. She moved to...

Feb 23, 2009

Henderson, Nevada / Madison - Eleanor ""Elie"" Friedman, age 91, of Henderson, Nevada (formerly of Madison) passed away on Monday, February 23, 2009. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Stanleigh Friedman; a sister; and a brother. She is survived by two daughters, JoAnn Salin of Middleton, WI and Marcia Friedman of Henderson, NV; two grandchildren; two great...

Feb 22, 2009

Wenonah Miller- Freeman passed away on Sunday Feb. 22, 2009 . She was born on April 13, 19 55 in Great lakes , IL.   She grew up in Racine , WI .   She graduated from Park high school in 1973.   Wenonah met her future husband James Freeman, the son of O.T. Freeman, in middle school.   They...

Feb 22, 2009

MADISON - Sidney B. Podell, age 88, died peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, February 22, 2009, at the Don and Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Center. Sid was a vibrant, energetic man with a zest for life, multifaceted interests and a wide spectrum of friends. He was a lifelong advocate for peace, equality, justice and the environment. He described himself as...

Feb 21, 2009

Theodore ""Ted"" Losby , age 83, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2009.   He was born March 1925, the son of the late Louis and Emma Losby.   Ted graduated from Sparta High School in 1943 and then entered the Army serving in World War II with the 75th Infantry Division from 1943-1946.   He received his Masters Degree in...

Feb 21, 2009

VERONA-Lois Jane Reimer, age 63, died peacefully on Saturday, February 21, 2009, surrounded by her family and friends. Lois was born on January 29, 1946, in Newark, New Jersey, the daughter of Seymour and Min Raznikov. Lois graduated magna cum laude from the University of Missouri -- St. Louis with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education in 1969. She...

Feb 21, 2009

Stoughton- Donald G. Ramsden, age 93, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2009.  He was born on August 21, 1915, the son of Oscar and Delia (Welke) Ramsden.  Donald worked for the State of Wisconsin until his retirement.  He is survived by his brother, Alvin (Shirley) Ramsden of Stoughton; sister-in-law, Sue Ramsden of Stoughton; and several nieces and nephews.  Donald...

Feb 21, 2009

Stoughton-Melvin ""Mike"" Elvekrog died peacefully at Stoughton Hospital on Saturday, February 21, 2009.   Mike was born to Kristin and Johanna (Lien) Elvekrog on April 11, 1921, the fifth of six children.   Mike farmed all his life in the township of Rutland.   He married Clarice Reigle on September 20, 1975.   Together they enjoyed many years of traveling....

Feb 21, 2009

Stoughton- Clifford Gerald Olson died on Saturday February 21, 2009 at his home in the Town of Dunn at the age of 66.   He was born July 6, 1942 in Long Prairie, MN to Clifford and Ethel Olson of Osakis, MN.   He is survived by his wife Donna M. Sansome Olson, whom he married in St. Paul, MN...

Feb 20, 2009

Feb 20, 2009

Stoughton- Lorraine T. Ward, age 95, died peacefully at the Skaalen Home in Stoughton on Friday, February 20, 2009.   She was born on July 27, 1913 in Milwaukee.   Lorraine was the daughter of the late Floyd and Edith (Baumgarten) Thomas.   The Thomas family were longtime residents of Stoughton.   She graduated from the Stoughton schools.   Furthering...

Feb 19, 2009

STOUGHTON- Wayne Jesse Buss, age 73, died on Thursday, February 19, 2009 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. Wayne was born on January 8, 1936 in Withee, Wisconsin a son of the late William & Amanda (Jesse) Buss. He was a 1954 graduate of Madison East High School and was married to the former Joan Johnson on July 16,...

Feb 19, 2009

  Sun Prairie- Ryan Edward Davidson on Thursday, February 19, 2009, on his 16th birthday, the angels came and guided Ryan home.  While resting comfortably and with his family nearby, his 9 year battle with brain cancer ended.  And although his shell here on earth failed him much too early, his spirit is strong and will continue to live on in...

Feb 18, 2009

Stoughton- Jeanette Isabelle Peterson, age 87, passed away at the Stoughton Hospital on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 following a short illness.  She was born in Linden on March 3, 1921, a daughter of William and Eda (Bockhop) Dixon.  Jeanette spent several years of her life caring for others as a Licensed Practical Nurse.  She was employed at hospitals in Iowa...

Feb 17, 2009

Mary Jane Conner died peacefully on Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at Capital Lakes Health Care Center.   She was born on August 8, 1922 in Waupun, Wisconsin.   Her family moved to Watertown, Wisconsin where she graduated from high school and was active in First Congregational Church activities.   She later lived in Elkhart, Indiana and moved to Madison, Wisconsin...

Feb 17, 2009

McFARLAND- Paul S. Miller, age 61, passed away February 17, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Andrea Miller of McFarland; children: David (Dana) Miller of Waunakee, Shari (Jeremy) Ramsey of Loves Park, IL, and Daniel Miller of Madison; grandchildren: Lydia, Joseph, Noah and Elliana; sister, Jean Uhl; and brothers, Daniel Miller and Gerry (Judy) Polk. A funeral service will...

Feb 16, 2009

MADISON- Martha J. ""Marty"" Kepke, age 87, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 16, 2009, while in Knoxville, TN. She was born October 30, 1921, in Cambridge, OH and was a resident of Madison for 55 years. Martha graduated from the Bethesda School of Nursing in Zanesville, Ohio and became a registered nurse in 1942. During World War II she...

Feb 15, 2009

Sena Kvitle (nee Fladen) passed away on February 15, 2009 at The Skaalen Retirement Home in Stoughton, WI.  She was born on May 4, 1921.  Her mother died after childbirth, so Sena was raised by her maternal grandparents on the Havey Farm near Stoughton.  She went to nursing school in Eau Claire, Wisconsin and after graduating, married her high school sweetheart,...

Feb 15, 2009

STOUGHTON- Alice Marie Petty, age 93, lifetime Stoughton resident, went to be with the Lord Sunday, February 15, 2009 at Stoughton Hospital. Mrs. Petty was born in Stoughton, Wisconsin on June 19, 1915 to Max and Myra (Minard) Hildebrandt. She was one of three children. Alice graduated from Stoughton High School in 1933. While in high school, Alice met...