Oct 18, 2023

 

 

Jeraldine “Jeri” A. Molstad, age 81 of Deerfield/Stoughton, passed away peacefully

on Wednesday October 18th, 2023 at Agrace Hospice. She was born on February

15th,1942 in Milwaukee WI, the daughter of Glenn and Dorothy (Murphy) Jessie.

On January 27th,1962 she married David Molstad in Milwaukee. They lived and

raised their family in Deerfield, WI, where they were long-time...

Oct 16, 2023

MADISON–Dr. Sara G. Tarver passed away on October 16, 2023. She was born an ordinary little girl in Mississippi, to the Gambrell family, and she became an extraordinary scholar and researcher at the University of Wisconsin, focusing on the application of effective instructional practices. Sara was a tireless advocate for evidence-based teaching methods and her legacy in this area continues...

Oct 16, 2023

 

 

Maxine Elaine Miller, age 91, passed away on October 16th of 2023.

 

Maxine was born March 6th of 1932 in La Valle, Wi. She worked on the family farm in Elroy until moving to Madison Wi, where she worked in retail.

 

Maxine lived a life of love. This was demonstrated by her community service. In 2014 Maxine was...

Oct 16, 2023

Dorothy Elizabeth (Lahti) Helin 

Our sweet, small, smiling, story-reading, God-loving Finnish Dorothy (Granny Dot) …. Born 04/15/1932 in Waukegan, IL, passed away from natural causes at home in Stoughton, Wisconsin on 10/16/2023. One of Dot’s favorite quotes is from Anne of Green Gables, “I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers…Look at these maple branches. Don’t...

Oct 15, 2023

Karen Irene Foget (nee Elness)

Karen was born on July 26, 1933, on a farm near Garfield, MN, where she drove a tractor at the age of 5 to help with the harvest of hay. At age 11, she was helping at a corn husking machine when she used her left hand to grab a reluctant cornstalk, causing the machine...

Oct 15, 2023

We are heartbroken to share that Jenna Anne Kirkvold-Brandt passed away on Oct. 15, 2023. She was 41 years old. Jenna was born on Feb. 9, 1982, in Milwaukee to Mike Kirkvold and Rondee Reed. Jenna obtained a Bachelor’s of Arts degree from UW-Whitewater and she could work in all artistic mediums. Jenna met the love of her life and...

Oct 15, 2023

 

Robert “Bert” Dickson, age 58, passed away on October 15, 2023.  Bert was born September 10, 1965 in Clarksdale Mississippi, the son of Robert L Dickson, Jr and Sandra Redd Dickson.

He grew up in Colorado.  Lived a short time in Illinois and then made his home in Wisconsin.

Bert worked at Sauk Prairie Ford-Mercury as a certified mechanic. ...

Oct 15, 2023

Robert "Bert" Louis Dickson, III passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at the age of 58.  He was born on September 10, 1965 to Robert Jr. and Sandra (Redd) Dickson.

A celebration of life for Bert will be on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 from 6-10:00 PM at the Antique Tap, 817 Water Street, Sauk City, WI 53583.

Oct 14, 2023

Gordon “Doc” Stoddard, age 89 of Stoughton passed away on Oct 14, 2023.

 

He was born on Dec. 2, 1933, in South Dakota, and raised in Cedar Rapids, IA. He married Vernie Mae Johnson on Christmas Eve, Dec.24, 1955.  Together they raised their 3 daughters in Monona.

 

“Doc” was personally recruited by Elroy Hirsch to take the position...

Oct 13, 2023

 

Aubrey (Bud) E. Monson

 

Passed away on October 13, 2023, at age 91.  A Celebration of Life service will be planned at a later date.  Bud was born in Hampton Illinois in 1931 to Edith and Carl Monson.

 

He started working at John Deere Spreader works part time during high school, and then full time after graduation....

Oct 12, 2023

 

Elladan L. McLeester, age 67, died unexpectedly October 12, 2023 at her home in Madison Wisconsin. She is survived by her true love, Rob Meyer, and her brothers Dick (Malycha), Bruce (Christie) and Grant (Jan Sternbach) and numerous friends.

Elladan was always great with numbers. In her first job, at Burger King, she was always assigned to work...

Oct 12, 2023

Visitation will be from 4-10:00 PM on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at Cress Funeral Home EAST WASHINGTON.  A Mass of Christian Burial for Erik will be at 11:00 AM on MONDAY, October 23, 2023 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 209 South Street, Waunakee, WI 53597.  There will be no formal visitation at the church on Monday.

Please...

Oct 11, 2023

 

Benjamin Howell-Little, age 35, passed away October 11, 2023 at his home.  He was born in Madison on March 24, 1988 the son of Meg Little and Timothy Howell. 

Ben was a very unique soul evident from a very early age who was bright and sensitive with a passion for anything computer related, and art with glass fusion or...

Oct 10, 2023

Rose (Toots) R Grosse, age 94, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at the Waunakee Valley Assisted Living in Waunakee, Wisconsin.  She was born on November 7, 1928, in the town of Springfield Corners, the daughter of Ludwig and Gertrude (Meier) Buechner. She married Clayton Grosse on February 18, 1950.

Rose was a homemaker and Clayton’s right hand...

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...