Sep 7, 2009

Karen M. Johnson passed away on Monday, September 7, 2009, at the HospiceCare Center, in Fitchburg.   She was born on January 13, 1942, in Watertown, Wisconsin, the daughter of Irving W. and Bernice D. Moberg.   Karen was raised in Beaver Dam, Reedsburg, and Wisconsin Rapids where she was active in Girl Scouts, ballet and orchestra.   She attended...

Sep 7, 2009

Middleton-Kathryn Kaeser Taplick, age 96, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2009 at Attic Angel Place in Middleton, Wisconsin.     The daughter of Emil and Anna Kaeser, Kathryn was born in 1912 in New Glarus, Wisconsin, and was extremely proud of her Swiss heritage.  She graduated from New Glarus High School in 1930.  She attended the University...

Sep 6, 2009

Madison , Wis. -- Tony Lazewski, age 62, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2009 at HospiceCare with his family by his side following a courageous battle with brain cancer. He was born December 30, 19 46 in Antigo, Wisconsin , the son of Barney and Doris (Marx) Lazewski.   Tony graduated from Antigo High School and then obtained a...

Sep 6, 2009

Jean H. Stevenson, age 85, passed away on Sunday September 6, 2009.   She was born on February 28, 1924 the daughter of William and Ethel (Joy) Sullivan.   She retired from the City of Madison Health Department where she was employed as a secretary for many years.   Jean is survived by her daughter; Pat Wilson, and sons Tom...

Sep 6, 2009

Madison -- Iva L. Klumph, age 93, died on Sunday, September 6, 2009 at St. Mary's Care Center in Madison. She was born on May 24, 1916 on a farm in Illinois, where she lived with her parents and 11 sisters and brothers. On March 16, 1936 Iva was united in marriage to Forrest Klumph, and together they lived on...

Sep 5, 2009

Madison - Gloria B. Berman, age 83, died unexpectedly on Saturday, September 5th, 2009. She was born in Baltimore, MD on April 27th, 1926, the second daughter of David and Sara (Checkett) Berlin.   Gloria moved to Madison with her husband Al and family in 1960. She fell in love with the natural beauty,   people, and progressive politics of...

Sep 5, 2009

Sun Prairie -- John Richard Panke, age 42, passed away after a valiant battle with cancer on Saturday, September 5, 2009, at UW Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. He was born on March 16, 1967, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of Richard and Diane (Grosser) Panke. John grew up in the Sun Prairie area. He was an honors graduate...

Sep 4, 2009

Stoughton- Vernon L. Garton, age 73, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2009 at Nazareth Health and Rehabilitation.  He was born on November 14, 1935, the son of Raymond and Geneva (Shanks) Garton.  Vern served four years in the U.S. Army.  For 40 years he drove Semi Tractor Trailers.  Vern enjoyed fishing, family cookouts, gardening, traveling, yard work and quiet...

Sep 4, 2009

MononaKendrianna Destiny King was born April 12, 2009. She was called home to be with the Lord on September 4, 2009 at St. Mary's Hospital surrounded by family and friends. She is survived by her mother Correnda Edmund; father Kenny King; sister Anilah; brother, Anthony; 2 grandmothers; a grandfather; 4 aunts; 2 uncles; and a host of family...

Sep 4, 2009

Adrienne E. Grannis (nee Ely), age 87, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2009 following a brief illness.   She was born July 5, 1922 the daughter of Jay and Josephine (Hamline) Ely in Chicago.   Adrienne was raised in the Lake Forest Il. and Thomasville GA.    She was united in marriage to Captain William Given Grannis in October...

Sep 3, 2009

Sunrise - October 30, 1923 Sunset - September 3. 2009 Madison, Age 85 years Passed away peacefully at Sunny Hill Health Care Center where she lived the past 9 months of her life with her husband of 63 years and her ""roommate"" at her side. Charlotte was born on October 30, 1923, in Beaver Dam, the daughter of Samuel Bender...

Sep 2, 2009

Waunakee-Don Barbian, age 57, died suddenly in his sleep on Tuesday, September 2, 2009. Don was a 1970 graduate of Waunakee High School and also a 1980 graduate of Arizona State University where he received a degree in Culinary Science. He was an executive chef and worked in many restaurants on both the west and east coasts. His skill in...

Sep 2, 2009

M. Joyce Comeau passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at UW Hospital and Clinics in Madison, WI after a short illness.   She was born November 20, 1924 in Tomahawk, Wisconsin.   Her parents were Joseph and Selma (Wendorf) Mayer.   She graduated from Tomahawk High School. After graduation from Wausau Beauty Culture School, she moved to Milwaukee.  ...

Sep 2, 2009

Madison -- Betty Jean (Johnson) Kowing, age 86 passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at the home of her son Mark, surrounded by her children. Betty Jean was born to Dewey W. and Esther (Gray) Johnson on March 15, 19 23 in Madison .   Betty graduated from Madison West High School in 1940 and headed out to Washington...

Aug 31, 2009

Sun Prairie-Marvin F. Mundt, age 77, passed away on Monday, Aug.31, 2009, at his home in Sun Prairie. He was born on July 2, 1932 in Marshall, WI the son of Herman and Sarah (Hein) Mundt. He was a graduate of Sun Prairie High School and the UW of Madison with a bachelor's degree in agriculture education. He majored in...

Aug 31, 2009

Mark P. ""Bowler"" Esch   Madison - Mark P. ""Bowler"" Esch, age 52, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2009 at home surrounded by his family and friends.   He completed his more than three year battle with cancer with dignity and grace.   As he battled his illness, Mark made valuable contributions to cancer research.     Mark was...

Aug 30, 2009

Stoughton - Robert J. Halverson, age 68, lifelong resident of Stoughton, died unexpectedly of natural causes on Sunday, August 30, 2009 while vacationing in Tomah.  He was born in Stoughton on April 10, 1941, a son of the late John and Jeanette (Feggestad) Halverson.  Bob was raised in the Town of Dunkirk with his family and graduated from Stoughton High...

Aug 30, 2009

Sun Prairie -- Wayne Keith Zeman, age 75, died on Sunday, August 30, 2009, at his home in Sun Prairie. He was born on November 14, 1933, in Madison, WI to Elmer and Dora (Brockman) Zeman. Wayne was united in marriage to Catherine Feldner on March 3, 1962 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Madison. He worked for...

Aug 30, 2009

Aug 29, 2009

MADISON- Raymond ""Ray"" Devine, age 88, died Saturday, August 29 of melanoma cancer.

He was born July 29, 1921 on a farm homestead north of Portage, and grew up during the Great Depression. At great sacrifice his parents transported him and his two older brothers, first to St. Mary's Parochial School in Portage, and then to Portage High School, from which...