Obituaries

Merlin H. Dorman

Merlin H. Dorman

May 23, 2021

ADAMS/WINDSOR, WIS. - Merlin H. Dorman, age 71, of Adams, Wis., and formerly of Windsor, Wis., passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021. He was born on Feb. 4, 1950, the son of Harold and Lucille (Pribbenow) Dorman. The second of seven children, he grew up on the family farm which was later sold to ABS. Later in life,...

Robert A. Femrite

Robert A. Femrite

May 23, 2021

DEFOREST – Robert A. Femrite, age 77 of DeForest, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, May 23, 2021. He was born in Madison on Dec. 17, 1943, the son of Kenneth and Beatrice (Kalar) Femrite. Robert graduated from Madison Central High School, class of 1961, where he met his future wife, Vicki Cramer. He retired from the...

Ron Donstad

Ron Donstad

May 20, 2021

MADISON – Ron Donstad, age 79, passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021, at his home with his wife, immediate family and two dogs by his side. He fought to the end just like the true Marine he was! Among other things, bowling, cards, and game shows were his favorite pastimes. Ron was a true and loyal fan of...

Sherry L. Swanton

Sherry L. Swanton

May 20, 2021

MADISON – Sherry L. Swanton, age 58 of Madison, passed away unexpectedly from heart complications on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at UW Hospital in Madison. She was born in Madison on Oct. 26, 1962, the daughter of Duwayne and Sharon (Krueger) Pivett. Sharon later married Pete Fedele and he raised Sherry as one of his own. Following graduation from...

Jeffrey C. Ritter

Jeffrey C. Ritter

May 14, 2021

Jeffrey Clifford Ritter age 63, was welcomed into the loving arms of the Lord on May 14, 2021. He was born to William and Joyce Ritter on Nov. 11, 1957 in Greenfield, Wis. He shared his life with Cindi Ritter (Malzahn) and blessed into the union of marriage on Aug. 29, 1981. He often sang with the radio Garth...

Jerry D. Bonner

Jerry D. Bonner

May 10, 2021

BLUE MOUNDS, WIS. - Jerry David Bonner, age 73 of Blue Mounds, Wis., died at his home on Monday, May 10, 2021, surrounded by family. He was born in Middleton on July 15, 1947, to Harry Bonner and Dora Starczynski. A proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Jerry served honorably in Viet Nam while stationed on Hill...

Wyatt Berryman Agard

Wyatt Berryman Agard

May 3, 2021

MADISON - Wyatt Berryman Agard, age 39, died peacefully and surrounded by love at home on May 3, 2021, after an extended battle with mental illness and addiction. He is survived by his father and mother Steven and Mary Berryman Agard; his brother and sister-in-law, Zach and Sarah Agard; his sisters, Melissa and Heather Agard; his seven beloved nephews;...

Gloria R. Moccaldi-Boone

Gloria R. Moccaldi-Boone

May 1, 2021

JANESVILLE – Gloria R. Moccaldi-Boone succumbed to her death on May 1, 2021 after a brief illness. Gloria rest in sleep in Jehovah’s loving memory.    Gloria was born in Jesup, Georgia to her parents, James and Willye Mae Norman, on April 5, 1962. She attended schools in Georgia and Upstate (Utica) New York. Gloria’s faith was an integral part...

Bobbi Jo M. Gaudreau

Bobbi Jo M. Gaudreau

Apr 29, 2021

MADISON. WIS./IRON RIVER, MICH. – Bobbi Jo Marie Gaudreau, age 38 of Madison, Wis., and formerly of Iron River, Mich., passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 29, 2021. She was the daughter of Daniel and Joann (Cunningham) Gaudreau; mother of Taia Skye Gaudreau and Toni Jo M. Rowney. She was a woman with no bounds. A woman that will...

John V. Seitz

John V. Seitz

Apr 21, 2021

MADISON – John V. Seitz, age 80 of Madison, passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. He was born on Oct. 5, 1940, the son of Victor and Marie (Biwer) Seitz. John graduated from Johnson Creek High School and UW-Whitewater, where he received his degree in accounting. John served in the U.S. Army from 1963 to...

Jessie R. Nelson

Jessie R. Nelson

Apr 19, 2021

MADISON – Jessie R. Nelson, age 101, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2021 at Oakwood Lutheran Homes in Madison where she resided the last few years. She was born on Aug. 5, 1919 in Hancock, Wis., the daughter of James and Lulu Ripton. She was a graduate of Hancock High School and Oshkosh Business School. Jessie Married Vilas...

Patricia M. Shelton

Patricia M. Shelton

Apr 4, 2021

STOUGHTON – Patricia Marie “Patty” Shelton, age 78 of Stoughton, passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at the Agrace HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg, following an extended illness. She was born in Milwaukee on July 31, 1942, the daughter of Frances and Florence (Polak) Kondziella. Patty married Harold Dean Shelton in Milwaukee, Wis., on May 2, 1960. Patty was...

Darlene J. Jacobs

Darlene J. Jacobs

Mar 28, 2021

BELOIT - Mrs. Darlene Jacobs, our beloved sister, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother peacefully passed Sunday, March 28th, 2021 at her home, at the age of 74. Her loving spirit and kindness to everyone she met will forever be her legacy Darlene was born at home on her family farm in Beloit Sunday, July 14th, 1946 to Aloysuis and...

Trent W. Prisk

Trent W. Prisk

Mar 21, 2021

MADISON – Trent William Prisk, age 53, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 21, 2021. Trent was born in Madison on April 18, 1967, the son of James and Dorothy (Maslakow) Prisk. Trent is survived by his mother, Dorothy (Richard) Mattie; and a niece, Saige. He was preceded in death by his father, James Prisk; brother, Brannon Prisk; and...

Elizabeth L. Baron

Elizabeth L. Baron

Mar 11, 2021

MADISON – Elizabeth Louise Baron, age 88 of Madison, passed away while surrounded by her family, on Thursday, March 11, 2021, at the Cottages of Madison, where she most recently resided. She was born June 9, 1932 in Medford, Wis., the daughter of Andrew and Victoria (Kolassa) Baron. After graduating from Medford High School, she moved to Madison where...

Thomas W. Robinson, Jr.

Thomas W. Robinson, Jr.

Mar 8, 2021

MADISON/DEFOREST - Thomas W. “Robbie” Robinson, Jr., age 77 of DeForest, passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021. He was born in Madison on July 20, 1943, the son of Beverly Couture and Thomas Robinson, Sr. He graduated from Madison East High School, attended MATC and served in the Wisconsin Army National Guard. He married Linda Jones in Madison...

Carol Ann Ross

Carol Ann Ross

Feb 21, 2021

“Sometimes I feel lost”, said the boy. “Me too”, said the mole, “but we love you and love brings you home.”                               The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse On Sunday, February 21st, 2021, after a 4-year battle with Ovarian Cancer and a life full of giving, Carol Ann Ross, age 78, continued her journey to where hurt...

Donald D. Bender

Donald D. Bender

Feb 21, 2021

MADISON - Donald Dean “Donny Boy” Bender, 83, passed away at UW Hospital at the American Center  and went to his heavenly home on Sunday, February 21, 2021. He was surrounded by his loving wife, Joann and children, Paul, Kari (Mark), Susie and Bill and his grandchildren. Born at Madison General Hospital on December 11, 1937, Don was the...

Merlin G. Christianson

Merlin G. Christianson

Feb 18, 2021

JANESVILLE – Merlin G. Christianson, age 82, passed away February 18, 2021, at Mercy Hospital in Janesville, Wisconsin.  He was born May 13, 1938 in Viroqua, Wisconsin to Gerald and Myrtle (Iverson) Christianson. He was the oldest of 17 children. Merlin married Kathleen Pirkel in Janesville on July 18, 1959. She preceded him in death in 2015. Merlin loved...

Judy K. Pederson

Judy K. Pederson

Feb 12, 2021

MADISON – Judy Kay Pederson, age 66, passed away on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, at her home while battling a kidney disease for several years. She was born in 1954 at Mercy Hospital in Janesville  to parents, James L. and Sally L. Scieszinski of Janesville, Wis. Judy graduated in 1972 from Joseph A. Craig High School in Janesville. She...