Obituaries

Jul 29, 2023

MADISON - John H. Davis Jr, 64, passed away July 29, 2023, at Meriter Hospital in Madison, Wis.

John was born June 14, 1959, to Joanne and John “Bert” Davis in Kenosha, Wis. John lived at home with his parents enjoying typical childhood activities adapted to accommodate his special needs. He was well loved by...

Jul 25, 2023

MADISON - Linda Ranieri of Madison, Wis., sadly passed away on July 25, 2023, at the age of 73, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Linda’s wife, Sue Behnke, and son, Garrett Hughes, were at her side.

Linda was born on July 8, 1950, in Chicago, Ill., the oldest of five siblings to parents Gus...

Jul 23, 2023

Robert Rodger Brandt III, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 23, 2023. He was 27 years old.

Robert was born January 9, 1996 to Robert Rodger Brandt Jr. and Nora Judith Brandt in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. He was a proud older brother to his sister Gillian (1998) and did everything he could to make her...

Jul 21, 2023

FITCHBURG – Evelyn Alice Elton (Werner-Groffy), 99, of Fitchburg, Wis., passed away at her home on Friday, July 21, 2023.

She was born in 1924, to Clarence and Clara Werner. Evelyn graduated from Bay View High School in Milwaukee, Wis., and continued to live there and met Robert Groffy, whom she married. Upon her and...

Jul 11, 2023

MADISON – Dale R. Schmitz, age 62, passed away unexpectedly at St. Marys Hospital in Madison, on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, despite all the help he received at the time.

Dale was born in Madison on April 24, 1961, the son of Robert and Alice Schmitz. He graduated from Madison La Follette High School and...

Jul 6, 2023

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - James Alden Sumwalt, 65, a resident of Indianapolis IN, passed away Thursday July 6, 2023, at UW Hospital in Madison, WI.

James, known to his loved ones as Jim, was born August 8, 1957, in Frederic, Wisconsin to Donald and Hazel Sumwalt. Jim was deeply loved by his family and friends. He...

Jul 4, 2023

James Clarence Cagle died peacefully at home on July 4th with his loving wife Valerie by his side. Jim was born in Galatia Illinois on June 17, 1937, to George and Lela (Stevens) Cagle. As a young boy, the family moved to La Crosse, Wi where he shared a home with his three younger siblings, sisters Gerry and Sharon,...

Jul 1, 2023

MADISON, WIS. - Ruth Elizabeth Evans, age 86 of Madison, died on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at Oakwood Village West. She was born on July 20, 1936, with her twin sister, Rae, in Mendota, Ill., to Roland and Dorothy M. Turnbull.

She grew up in Alton, Ill., where her father was the pastor of the...

Jun 25, 2023

MADISON – Br. Bill Laufenberg, age 73 of Madison, passed away unexpectedly at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison on Sunday, June 25, 2023, as the result of a heart attack (it was the Feast of St. William).

Br. Bill was born at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, on June 12, 1950, the son of Mathias...

Jun 22, 2023

MADISON – Scott Michael Hanaway, age 64, of Madison passed away on June 23, 2023, at the Veterans Hospital in Madison, after a battle with brain cancer. Scott was born on May 14, 1959, in Kenosha, Wisconsin. He was the son of Jim Hanaway and Bev Hornburg.

Scott is survived by his brother, John (Laura)...

Jun 21, 2023

Donald A. Fisher passed away peacefully at home on June 21, 2023. Loving husband of

Kathleen A. Fisher for 50 years. Cherished dad of Jesse (Eric) Schlueter, Meg (Dan) Chin &

Adam (Jennifer) Fisher. Very proud grandpa of Sam, Sidney, Will, Benny, Kylie, Evelyn, Bella &

Madix. Dear brother of Pat (Rick) Kais....

Jun 18, 2023

Scott Albrecht, age 65, of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, passed away at home on Sunday, June 18, 2023, after a battle with AML.

Scott was born on November 11, 1957, in Antigo, Wisconsin, to Edward and Margaret “Peggy” Albrecht. The family moved to the north side of Madison in 1965, where he grew up with many...

Jun 4, 2023

MADISON - Marjorie (Dietz) Kaukl, age 83, passed away on June 4, 2023. She was born in Dessau, Germany on January 6, 1940, to Max and Mary Lou (Ashbrook) Dietz. After years in refugee camps, the family was allowed to return to the USA. They lived in Oklahoma with her grandparents, then Chicago, before settling on their farm near...

Jun 3, 2023

Beloit, WI - Sue Ann Wright, age 63, passed away at St Mary’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, on Saturday, June 3, 2023. She was born on February 17, 1960 in Beloit Wisconsin. The daughter of Robert (Sonia) Wright and JoAnn (O’Neal) Spear.

She was a graduate of Turner High School in Beloit, WI. Sue loved...

Jun 3, 2023

MADISON - Jason Scott Femrite, age 52 of Madison, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023, after a long battle with addiction. He was born in Madison, Wis., on August 29, 1970, the son of Robert and Vicki (Cramer) Femrite.

Jason had a fantastic sense of humor and a quick wit. He loved his family...

May 31, 2023

FITCHBURG - Joyce (Lang) Galvin, age 86, passed away on May 31, 2023, at the Agrace HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg. She was born in Chicago, Ill., on September 22, 1936, to the late Otto and Elizabeth (Roeder) Lang. She was the eighth of nine children.

She met Raymond Galvin at a local Ice Cream Shoppe,...

May 29, 2023

MADISON – Larry Scott Rismeyer, age 70 of Madison, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023, at the Agrace HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg, following a long illness.

Larry was born in Port Washington, Wis., on April 7, 1953, the son of Wallace and Charlotte (Olson) Rismeyer. Following Larry’s graduation from Port Washington High School, class...

May 24, 2023

The Lord wrapped his arms around Lucas the Morning of May 24th, 2023 and said, "it's time to come home my Son”. Luke died peacefully in his home in Madison, Wis., surrounded by his family and Alice, his significant other, (8 weeks) after being diagnosed with Stage 4 Liver cancer.

Survivors: Pam Mallien of Sun...

May 14, 2023

MADISON - Larry Lynn Biddick, age 81, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at the Agrace HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg, Wis. He was born February 25, 1942, in Madison, Wis., the son of Burdette and Lucile Biddick. He was a loving father, grandfather, and friend to his children, Brandon (Patricia) Biddick and Jacqueline (John) Coluccy; his grandchildren, Danielle...

May 10, 2023

Merrimac - Aimee Lynn (Paradise) Wallace, age 47, of Merrimac, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2023 at Agrace Hospice, surrounded by family after a long battle with Hodgkin's Lymphoma.

Aimee was born on April 27, 1976 to Carl and Ellen (Rost) Paradise in Menomonee Falls, WI. After graduating from New Lisbon High School in...