Obituaries
Gay M. Ronne
Apr 17, 2018
MADISON - Gay M. Ronne passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital hospice unit, in Madison. He lived an amazing 101 years that were filled with family and friends, adventure, travel, a passion for horses, skiing and, most of all, music. He was born on a ranch in Chinook, Mont., the tenth...
Patricia Marie August-Slawnikowski
Apr 17, 2018
EAU CLAIRE/MILTON Patricia M. August-Slawnikowski, age 76, formerly of Milton, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at Care Partners Assisted Living in Altoona, Wis. She was born Sept. 9, 1941, in Chicago, Ill., the daughter of Frank and Bernice (Kracik) Drobick. She married Edward John August (Augustyniak) on May 8, 1965. She then...
Lillas Florence Ehster
Apr 8, 2018
MADISON - Lillas Florence Lylee Ehster, age 82, of Madison, Wis., died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, April 8, 2018. Lylee was born on Aug. 5, 1935, in Faribault, Minn., to parents Emmett and Florence (Bauer) Schlobohm. She graduated from Madison East High School, Madison, in 1953. After graduation she started working in accounting for...
Shirley Marie Gage
Apr 5, 2018
JANESVILLE - Shirley M. Gage, 51, of Janesville passed away unexpectedly at Mercy Hospital and Trauma Center on Thursday, April 5, 2018. Shirley was born on February 1, 1967 to Robert Hagar and Barbara (Rivera) Mitchell of Janesville. Shirley worked and owned the Westside Family Restaurant for a many number of years and always left an impression with her...
Lawrence Edwin Truitt
Apr 4, 2018
MADISONLarry passed away on April 4, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Truitt; former wife, Linda Truitt of Waunakee; brother, Don (Carol) Truitt of Canfield, Ohio; children, Chris (Holly) Truitt of DeForest, Sarah Truitt of Denver, Colo., and Lisa Truitt of Orlando, Fla.; nine stepchildren, Patty Hardin of Delmar, Iowa; Becky Robinson, Debbie Robinson, Chrissy Robinson, Jerry...
Timothy A. Thorland
Apr 1, 2018
MADISON - Timothy Alan Thorland, age 58, of Madison, passed away on Sunday, April 1, 2018. He was born on Sept. 3, 1959, in Madison. He was the son of Gordon F. Thorland and Shirley L (Cook) Thorland. He married Susan Pahmeier on April 9, 1983. They were parents to a son, Andrew. Tim grew up in Sun Prairie,...
Andrew T. Thorland
Apr 1, 2018
MADISON - We lost Andrew Thorland on April 1, 2018. In his short life, Andy brought so much joy and happiness to his family and friends. He was a beloved son to Sue and Tim, and a loyal friend to Ryan, Pedro and Matt. He was a long-time employee of Pre-Played in Madison and committed writer/statistician for the Madison...
Margaret Finch
Mar 30, 2018
JANESVILLE - Margaret Polly Finch left this world peacefully on Good Friday evening, March 30th, 2018. She was in the company of 2 of her daughters; Katie Finch Cossman and Sondra Finch, and Katies husband, Rick Cossman. Polly was born on August 25th 1924 to Margaret and Phil Carroll. She was the oldest of four children: Polly, Jeane, Phil...
Brian W. Schremp
Mar 28, 2018
MIDDLETON - Our beloved Brian Schremp, 70, died Wednesday, March 28, 2018. He bravely endured pain and disability for 45 years after a near-fatal auto accident in the Florida Keys at age 23. He died of T-cell lymphoma, peacefully and surrounded by love, at the VAs awesome hospice. Among many other things, he was a sonar tech in the...
Richard L. Zink
Mar 24, 2018
MADISON Richard L. Zink, age 75, passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Sharon; and two daughters, Lezlie Chicker (Mike McNurlen) and Jodi (Scott) Schafer. Per Richards request, no services will be held. In lieu of gifts, please contribute to the Dane County Humane Society. All Faiths Funeral & Cremation Services Madison (608)442-0477...
Samuel J. Steele
Mar 22, 2018
BOSCOBEL/MADISON/EDGERTON - Sam Steele, age 72, passed away peacefully at Agrace Center for Hospice & Palliative Care in Janesville on March 22, 2018. Sam was raised in Boscobel, where he graduated from Boscobel High School in 1964. Sam was preceded in death by his parents, William E. and Alice (Baumeister) Steele; his brothers, Billy (Beverly) Steele and Ronnie Steele;...
Harold M Ziegenfuss
Mar 16, 2018
MADISON Harold M. Ziegenfuss, age 98, formerly of Winona, Minn., died peacefully at Agrace Hospice & Palliative Care in Madison, Wis., on March 16, 2018, with his wife of fifty three years, Elaine, by his side. Harold Zig was born in Winona, Minn., Nov. 30, 1919, to John and Martha Ziegenfuss. He graduated from Cotter High School and served...
James F. Higgins
Mar 13, 2018
MADISON - James Franklin Higgins, age 78, of Madison, passed away on Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at the Agrace HospiceCare Center surrounded by his five loving girls. He was born on Feb. 12, 1940 in Madison to parents Kathleen Higgins and Franklin Fjelstad. He often shared fond memories of the large amount of cherished time he spent as a...
Ronald J. Johnson
Mar 12, 2018
MADISON - Ronald J. Johnson, age 74, passed away on Monday, March 12, 2018, at Tender Reflections in DeForest. He was born on April 11, 1943, in Madison, the son of Alvin and Alvilda (Valstad) Johnson. Prior to his retirement, Ron served as a court reporter for the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development. Ron had a large circle of...
Derek Alan Kraabel
Mar 3, 2018
JANESVILLE Derek A. Kraabel, age 29 of Janesville, died unexpectedly on Saturday, March 3, 2018, at Mercy Hospital and Trauma Center in Janesville. He was born September 23, 1988, the son of Gary and Lana (Nundahl) Kraabel. Derek enjoyed working on computers, music and being around family. He attended Blackhawk Tech for computer science. Derek is survived by his...
Patricia M. Garlock
Mar 1, 2018
MADISON Patricia M. Garlock, age 80, passed away on March 1, 2018 at Belmont Nursing and Rehab Center in Madison. She was born Dec. 18, 1937, the daughter of Edwin F. Mike and Viola (Kohl) Garlock. Pat or Patsy as she was known, grew-up in the Hebron area, near Fort Atkinson, where her family had a farmette. She would...
Alvin Lincoln Hergenrother
Feb 25, 2018
MADISON - Alvin Lincoln Al Hergenrother, 92, passed away peacefully on Feb. 25, 2018, in his home surrounded by his family after a short battle with cancer. Born in Madison, Wis., on Feb. 12, 1926, Al graduated from Madison East High School and then enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. Upon his return, he...
Kenneth L. Jacobson
Feb 17, 2018
SUN PRAIRIE Kenneth L. Jacobson, age 70, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at University Hospital in Madison on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018. He was born in Bristol, Wis., on June 28, 1947, the son of Raymond and Loretta (Dunn) Jacobson. Ken graduated from Madison East High School in 1965 and married Judith A. Rantala on Jan. 20,...
Lorraine E. Pionkowski
Feb 12, 2018
MADISON - Lorraine E. Pionkowski, age 81, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 12, 2018 after a long illness, with her family by her side. Lorri was born near Pewaukee, Wis., in Waukesha county on September 5, 1936, the daughter of Adolph and Alwina (Lange) Kisser. She married Jerry Pionkowski on December 21, 1957 in East Troy, Wisconsin. Lorri...
Reginald J. Acquin
Feb 11, 2018
MADISON - Reginald Reggie Acquin died peacefully in Madison, Wisconsin, on February 11, 2018. Reggie was born in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, on the St. Marys First Nation reservation. The St. Marys Band is one of six Wolastoqiyik or Maliseet (a.k.a. Malecite) Nations on the Saint John River in Canada. He was very proud of his Native American heritage....
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