Obituaries

Sep 18, 2019

MADISON - On Sept. 18, 2019, Deborah Sue Heilert, passed away at the age of 53. Deb was born Aug. 20, 1966 in Phoenix, Ariz., to Gordon and Judith Heilert. She received her bachelor’s degree in Food Chemistry from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1989 and worked throughout her career as a data analyst in various jobs in Madison. Deb...

Sep 18, 2019

Ruth Ellen Dettinger, a longtime resident of Wausau, Wis., died Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019, in Madison, Wis., at the age of 91. She is survived by her brother, George; sons, Thomas (Tami) and William (Barbara Glinski); grandchildren, Simon (Emily Devine) and Matthew (Kendra Murray); and nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her husband, Glenn; two sons, Steven...

Sep 9, 2019

BELOIT – James Elliott Paschal, 48, died Monday, September 9, 2019 at Beloit Memorial Hospital in Beloit, Wisconsin.  Elliott, as he was known to all, was born on June 3rd, 1971 to James and Regina (Hubbard) Paschal in Rockford, Illinois.  He married the love of his life, Erin Reilly at Rotary Gardens on June 19th, 2009. Elliott worked at...

Sep 5, 2019

DEFOREST - SHARON A. MARIE-WILSON, age 74 of DeForest WI, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s house in Madison, WI on September 5, 2019 after a long illness. Sharon was born in Madison, WI to Antony and Mary Zingshiem (Trainor). Sharon graduated from Verona High School and married not long after. She had two girls; Diana and Dawn. The...

Aug 27, 2019

MADISON – Sarah B. Fischer, 99, passed away peacefully at Oregon Manor on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. Sarah was born in Pennsylvania on April 4, 1920, the daughter of Rudy and Anna Satonica. Sarah was a Class A horseshoe pitcher, a champion apple picker, and a devoted mother and grandmother. Sarah was a longtime member of the Madison Community...

Aug 23, 2019

SUN PRAIRIE - Cammy L. (Coburn) Wall, age 47 of Sun Prairie, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2019, at the Agrace HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg, Wis. Cammy fought a courageous battle with Metastatic Breast Cancer. Cammy was born June 11, 1972, to the late John M. and Brenda (Resop) Coburn in Fond du Lac. She graduated Goodrich High...

Aug 20, 2019

JANESVILLE - Ronnie Richard Rubitsky, 78, of Janesville, WI, formerly of Palmyra, WI, passed away on Tuesday, 20 August 2019 at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital, Madison, WI. He was born on 7 September 1940 in Janesville, son of Harry Son and Bonita (Bonnie) Ellen (Addie) Rubitsky. He was a 1959 graduate of Whitewater High School, Whitewater, WI and...

Jul 21, 2019

Benjamin B. Johnston-Composer Benjamin (“Ben”) Burwell Johnston, composer, scholar, teacher, mentor, Navy veteran and beloved father and grandfather passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2019 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease and dementia, at his home near Madison, Wisconsin. He was preceded by his beloved wife Betty and is survived by his daughter Sibyl, sons Ross Johnston (Michael)...

Jul 6, 2019

MADISON - Jon Ronald Jacobs passed away at home unexpectedly on Saturday, July 6, 2019.    He was born in Madison on Oct. 22, 1961, to Robert Ross and Constance Levine (Tessmann) Jacobs. Connie later married Neil Phillips who raised Jon and his brother Jay as his own and whom Jon considered his real "Pops".    Jon was a lifelong Madison...

Jul 4, 2019

Henry Charles Tilley, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2019, at Ingleside Manor in Mount Horeb. He was born April 7, 1935 to Henry and Margaret Tilley. He was the youngest of six children. His siblings: Marie, Gordon, Lillian and Ben preceded him in death. His sister Mary Ann is the sole survivor. Henry attended school in Arena and...

Jul 2, 2019

SUN PRAIRIE - Billie Lee Vanderbloemen, age 80 of Sun Prairie, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on Aug. 21, 1938, in Madison, the daughter of Harold and Violetta Nelson. She married George Vanderbloemen in November of 1970. She worked for Deforest School District for many years. She loved bowling, quilting, watching westerns...

Jun 27, 2019

DEFOREST - On June 27, 2019 Frances Jean Craig, age 76, passed away peacefully at Agrace Hospice Care surrounded by love. Jeanne was born in Hammond, Indiana on April 28, 1943 at St. Margaret’s Hospital to parents Florence Edith (Shelton) and Norman Harley Byerly. Jeanne grew up and lived in Schererville, Indiana. Growing up in Indiana in the 1950’s...

Jun 27, 2019

Kathleen May transitioned from this earthly life on Thursday, June 27, 2019 while residing at Agrace Hospice Care in Madison, WI. She was born September 26, 1933 to Victor and Minnie Bolster-May of St. Cloud, MN where she attended Catholic schools culminating with the receipt of a Bachelors’ degree in Education from the College of St. Benedict. Kathleen (Sr....

Jun 27, 2019

WAUNAKEE - Mary Ann Kueffer, age 86 of Waunakee, passed away peacefully and was surrounded by family on Thursday, June 27, 2019. She is survived by her five children and two grandchildren. Her service will be at St. John’s Catholic Church in Waunakee on Thursday, July 18, 2019. The visitation will be from 9:30 am to 11:00 am followed...

Jun 14, 2019

DEFOREST/PORTAGE—Marjorie June Heise, age 93, passed away peacefully at Agrace Hopice Care facility on Friday, June 14, 2019, with her family by her side. She was born in Milwaukee, Wis., on June 11, 1926, to Edward and Lina Groke (Halle). Marjorie was raised in Milwaukee, graduating from Riverside High School in 1944. She married Carlton Heise on Oct. 18,...

Jun 4, 2019

Janesville – Stephen D. Howard, 64, died at his home in Janesville, Wisconsin, on June 04, 2019. Stephen was born on September 24, 1954 to Kenneth and Phyllis Howard at Mercy Hospital in Janesville. Stephen worked at Beloit Corporation for 11 years and then held various positions in the Rock County area. He most recently worked at Sam’s Club...

May 30, 2019

Linda M. Logue, 59, of Janesville, passed away on May 30, 2019 at Mercy Hospital in Janesville, WI, following a long illness. A Memorial Gathering to celebrate Linda's life will be held on Sunday, June 9th, 2019 at her home at 1332 Anthony Ave, Janesville, Wisconsin, at 1:00 pm.

May 30, 2019

May 29, 2019

MADISON - Patricia A Bates, age 90 went to be with her savior on Wednesday, May 29, 2019, surrounded by family. She was born on June 27, 1928 in Madison, to Charles and Ann (Prantner) Merkle. Patricia was prepared to leave this earth and go to her heavenly home after a long happy life that concluded due to congestive...

May 27, 2019

MADISON - Xia Lee (Niam Txiaj Kuam Thao) age 85, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 27, 2019, in Madison, Wis. She was born August 28, 1933, in Fib Khav Fib Kham. She was married to Txiaj Kuam Thao. She lived in Thailand before moving to the United States in 1981.Xia truly lived life to the fullest...