Janet Spratlin

Jan 21, 2023

Janet Gail Spratlin (Sept 30, 1945 - January 21, 2023), 77, died peacefully at New Perspective Senior Residence in Sun Prairie where she had resided, cared for by staff and visiting friends as she lived for more than a decade with Alzheimer’s.  Janet was born in Denver, Colorado to Dr. Edward Spratlin and Hope Spratlin, the oldest of their...

Kimberly Kelly

Jan 21, 2023

SUN PRAIRIE--Kelly, Kimberly Kay (née Johnson)– Age 55, of Sun Prairie, WI, passed into eternal life, surrounded by her beloved family at their home, on January 21, 2023. Wonderful wife of 30 years to Kevin M. Kelly. Loving mother of their five children: George William, Clare Therese, Frances Marie, John Paul, and Thomas Edward. Born in Glendale, CA, on...

William Espersen

Jan 21, 2023

Deerfield- William “Bill” Ford Espersen, age 78, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023.  Bill was born on October 13, 1944 in Ashland, Wisconsin to Charles Abner and Anna Mae (Ford) Espersen.  He grew up in Hayward, WI. After graduating he enlisted in the Navy and served from 1963 to 1967. He served on the USS Sierra AD18 as...

Jon Knutson

Jan 20, 2023

Stoughton- Jon R. Knutson, age 73, passed away on January 20, 2023. He was born in La Crosse, WI on July 24, 1949 to Raymond and Jean (Lindsay) Knutson.

The family houseboat on the Mississippi River, the La Crosse bluffs and neighborhood alleys of the North Side helped mold Jon’s character. He was proud of his Norwegian/Scottish...

Thomas Long

Jan 20, 2023

Thomas L. Long, age 76, of Middleton, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 20, 2023, in his home surrounded by his family. His courageous battle with cancer was long and hard-fought and showed everyone around him the true definition of strength.

Tom was born on August 7, 1946, in Duluth, MN, the son of Joel and Gladys...

Eileen Acker Nalevac

Jan 20, 2023

Our beloved sister,  Eileen Acker Nalevac, peacefully made her journey to Heaven at the age of 70 on January 20, 2023 surrounded by her brothers and sisters.

Eileen was a shining star in the eyes of her 12 siblings. She brightened and enriched the life of everyone she met.

Eileen's greatest joy in life was spending...

Sylvia Brakarsh

Jan 19, 2023

Sylvia Brakarsh passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 19, 2023 in Madison, Wisconsin at age 99. As the mother of Amy, Daniel and Jonathan and wife of Jack Brakarsh, she lived a unique life. Growing up from Jewish immigrant parents in Brooklyn, NY she received a teaching degree from the Jewish Teachers Seminary and returned to school, thirty years...

Margaret "Peggy" Singer

Jan 18, 2023

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Donald Revello

Jan 18, 2023

Madison - Donald ‘Don’ Revello, age 91 of Madison, WI, passed peacefully surrounded by family on January 18, 2023. Born and raised in Yonkers, NY, he often shared many fond memories of his childhood. He served in the Air Force during the Korean conflict. After his final deployment in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, he earned a B.S. degree...

Barbara (Roessler) Richgels

Jan 18, 2023

Barbara Theresa (Roessler) Richgels 88

Middleton/Waunakee

Barbara Theresa (Roessler) Richgels passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 14, 2023 in Middleton, at age 88. Barb was born on October 19, 1934 in Madison, Wisconsin to Alfred and Rose (Kirschesh) Roessler, the youngest of their four surviving children.

Barb grew up in Waunakee, often going...

David Edie

Jan 17, 2023

David Boyd Edie, age 75, passed away on January 17, 2023 following a long struggle with Alzheimer’s and a brief battle with cancer.  A lifetime professional advocate and champion for young children, he was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother.

Dave was born in Minneapolis in 1947 to Jack and Helen Edie, both educators.  With four...

Judith Garton

Jan 17, 2023

Stoughton- Judith Mae Garton, age 81, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. Judith was born in Stoughton, the daughter of Arnold and Eleanor Vike.

Judy was a bold brassy woman, never short for words and would give her opinion whether you wanted it or not. She was caring and compassionate and loved her family unconditionally....

Thomas Tarpey, Sr.

Jan 17, 2023

Those whom we love are never really lost to us as long as they’re remembered.  Thomas Paul Tarpey, Sr. of Sun Prairie left us on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 but will be remembered by Kathy, his wife of 62 years, and a large, loving family and friends.

A graduate of Loyola University and the University of Michigan,...

Patricia Stanley

Jan 17, 2023

PATRICIA DORIS STANLEY

July 15, 1943 – January 17, 2023

Patricia Doris (Rohde) Stanley, 79, of DeForest, WI, passed into the loving arms of her Savior and

Lord on January 17, with her loving husband by her side. She was born July 15, 1943 to Edwin

and Doris (Hochschild) Rohde in...

Alvin Menninga

Jan 16, 2023

Stoughton - Alvin Menninga, age 90, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023 at Skaalen Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born on the family farm in Marion County, Iowa on October 11, 1932, the son of Gysbert and Ethel Menninga in Pella, Iowa and graduated from Pella Christian High School.  He completed his education with a bachelor of...

Andy Schmitz

Jan 15, 2023

Andy Walter Schmitz, age 59, went back to his home planet January 15, 2023, after an extensive cardiac battle in his mortal body. He was born May 23, 1963, but his father was convinced it was March, so he celebrated two birthdays each year. OLD MAN! Andy is welcomed home by his father, Robert Schmitz, and his favorite dogs,...

Richard Attewell

Jan 15, 2023

Stoughton- Richard Lee Attewell, age 91, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at Skaalen Nursing and Rehab. He was born in Oakdale on November 12, 1931, the son of William and Geneva Attewell. Richard grew up in Tomah. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served his country honorably in the Korean war. In February 1953 Richard married...

Patricia Mair

Jan 15, 2023

MADISON - Patricia Ann Anderson Mair, age 92, passed away on January 15, 2023.  Pat was born January 31, 1930 in Milwaukee to Avis Brickson Anderson and Victor C. Anderson. The family moved to Madison when Pat was two, where her brother John was born in 1932 and her sister Mary was born in 1940.

Pat attended...

Louis Chosy, M.D., Col (Ret.) “Lou”

Jan 15, 2023

Louis William Chosy, age 89, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023, surrounded by family. Lou was the fifth of six children, born in 1933 to Hungarian immigrants, Julia and John Chosy, in Columbus, Ohio. As a second-generation American, Lou’s first experience speaking English was attending elementary school. He attended South High School in Columbus, graduated from Ohio State University...

Dr. Tamara Cherney

Jan 15, 2023

Tamara Mae Cherney, DVM, died peacefully on January 15, 2023. A long-time resident and practicing veterinarian in the greater Madison area,  “Dr. Tammy” dedicated her life to the love and care of animals, touching the lives of countless animals and their owners, many of whom inevitably became life-long friends.

Tammy was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina, on...