Aug 3, 2022

Madison - Stephen L. Heilprin, age 81, passed away on August 3, 2022, at William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin.

He was born October 3, 1,940, in Madison to Harry and Flavia (Cooper) Heilprin. After serving in the Navy, he eventually graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Steve went on to work in internal investigations...

Aug 1, 2022

William C. Cummings, III, age 79, passed away on August 1, 2022 in Madison, WI as the result of a bike accident. William was riding his Mercedes Benz E-Bike which he loved! He was born in Janesville, WI on November 23, 1942 to William C. Cummings and Helen (Jeffris) Cummings. William was the oldest of four.

William...

Aug 1, 2022

Schwanz, Leo

Verona:  Leo Schwanz, age 97 passed away peacefully Monday, Aug. 1, 2022 at Noel Manor in Verona.  He was born April 8, 1925 in Baraboo the son of Gus and Mary (Griegol) Schwanz.  Leo married Marcella “Marcie” Cook June 19, 1948 in Baraboo.

Leo was a proud Marine Corps Veteran of WWII.  He...

Jul 31, 2022

Stoughton – Nora Ylvisaker, age 103, passed away at Skaalen Heritage on Sunday, July 31.  She was born in Stoughton to Martin and Elise (Arneson) Bondehagen on May 25, 1919.

Nora lived most of her life in Stoughton except for 20 years when the family lived in Neillsville.

During her life Nora was an excellent...

Jul 31, 2022

Rosetta Pearl (Poole) Johnson, age 83 of Madison was called home on Sunday July 31st 2022 with her son Tony and loving family members by her side.

Rosetta was born on February 23, 1939 in Massillon, Ohio, to the late LeRoy Poole and Sadie (Bostick) Poole. Rosetta “Rose” as she was lovingly called moved to Madison, WI...

Jul 30, 2022

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of our beloved mom Georgean Mae "Jean" Smith, who passed away peacefully in her home on July 29, 2022 just hours after the family cookout she had been so looking forward to and was determined not to miss.

She was born on May 22,1934 in Madison WI to Robert W. and Virginia (Schimming)...

Jul 30, 2022

Susan “Susie” Mary Droessler

June 17, 1945 – July 30, 2022

Susan “Susie” Mary Droessler, 77, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2022, with her loving husband by her side. Susie had been battling Alzheimer’s disease for many years and while the journey was difficult, the kindness and support of family and caregivers was unwavering and...

Jul 30, 2022

Kathryne Elaine Sather, 91, died peacefully in her home on July 30th, 2022 with her son Dave by her side, holding her hand. Kay was born on August 28th, 1930 in Reedsburg WI to Fred and Lavita Haugh. She grew up with her older brother Gene and younger brother Dave.

As a girl, Kay was a voracious...

Jul 29, 2022

SUN PRAIRIE- Phil Gibbs, age 72, passed away peacefully with family by his side on July 29, 2022.  He was born on 03/19/1950 in Portage, WI to Horace and Evelyn Gibbs.  He graduated from Portage High School in 1968 and shortly after met his wife, Kathy, with whom he would spend 50 wonderful years together.

Phil got...

Jul 29, 2022

Madison - Elizabeth Post Ragotzkie passed away peacefully on Friday, July 29, 2022, three days short of her 97th birthday.

Betty was born on August 1, 1925, in Dumont, New Jersey, one of three children of Rebecca and John Post. Betty met her husband Bob Ragotzkie during WW2 and married in 1949. Betty graduated from Douglass College,...

Jul 28, 2022

Stoughton- Gladys J. (Ward) Kripschack, age 92, died Thursday, July 28, 2022 at Stoughton Hospital. She was born in Atoka, Oklahoma on October 23, 1929 the oldest of seven children to Roy and Gertrude Ward. Gladys grew up in Deerfield where she graduated from Deerfield High School and was a member of Deerfield Lutheran Church.

Gladys enjoyed...

Jul 27, 2022

Susanne Perina Steinmetz, age 91, passed away on July 27, 2022.

She was born in Madison, Wisconsin, on May 1, 1931.  Susie was the daughter of Carl and Marian Seifert, of Jefferson, Wisconsin.

Susie was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Ian Perina, her brother, Carl John Seifert, and her second husband, George...

Jul 27, 2022

Mary Virginia Kraak, age 95 passed away peacefully in her childhood home on Wednesday, July 27, 2022.  She was born on January 20, 1927, in Madison, the daughter of Matthias J. and Anastasia C. (Doyle) Lynaugh.  She married Marion J. Kraak on October 20, 1951.

Because Mary valued her family above all else, she worked as a...

Jul 27, 2022

Lawrence J. Schmidt, age 81, known by family and friends as "Larry" or "Boz" passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at home. He was born on May 1, 1941 in Madison, the son of Norbert and Viola (Keichinger) Schmidt.

Larry, a lifelong resident of Madison, started working with his dad in the family business, Schmidt’s Auto, at...

Jul 26, 2022

Madison/Mount Horeb -Lorin Henry "Bud" Crawmer Jr., age 95, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at Ingleside Assisted Living in Mount Horeb. He was born on June 4, 1927, in Chicago, IL, to Lorin Sr. and Dorothy (Egan) Crawmer.

"Let me tell you a story," as Bud would say. Born in 1927 during the depression on...

Jul 26, 2022

Elizabeth J. “Betty” Zoerb Pope, 99, died peacefully at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg on July 26th. Betty was born to Frances Marie and Johannes K. Nord in Hastings, Minnesota in 1923 as the youngest of 3 children. Her family later re-located to Madison where her father found work as a watchmaker. Betty attended local schools, graduating from Madison West...

Jul 26, 2022

Bernard E. Long, age 90, died on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at his home at The Jefferson in Middleton. He was surrounded by his loving family and friends during his last days. Bernard “Bernie” was born December 4, 1931, in the Town of LaValle, Wisconsin, the son of Everett and Edna Long. Bernie was born on a bitter cold...

Jul 26, 2022

Susan Katherine Baumgart passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 with her loving family around her at Hyland Crossings in Sun Prairie, WI.  Sue was 87 years old.

She was born on May 2, 1935, in Milwaukee, Wi to Margaret and Matthew Hahn.  She attended Holy Angels High school and later studied at Marquette University. Shortly after,...

Jul 24, 2022

After losing her battle with cancer, Rebecca Purington, 68, of Janesville, WI, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at home on Sunday, July 24, 2022. She leaves behind her husband of 24 years, Bruce Purington; her children Jason Arms (Amber Delgado) and Jessica Arms; her step-children Michele Brown (Brian Brown) and Eric Purington (Rachelle Purington); and her grandchildren Alex...

Jul 22, 2022

SUN PRAIRIE- Arnold “Arny” Strom Jr, age 80, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022.

Arny was born on November 16, 1941 in Chicago, IL to Arnold and Virginia (Rittschof) Strom.

Arny graduated from Stoughton High School in Stoughton, WI, and attended college at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh.

Arny was in the...