Obituaries

Harlan A. Peterson

Harlan A. Peterson

Oct 6, 2016

MADISON - Harlan A Peterson, age 95, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016, at St. Marys Care Center in Madison. He was born in Portage, Wis., on Dec. 31, 1920, the son of Clarence and Margaret (Isberner) Peterson. He married Jean Sweeney on May 6, 1943, in Great Falls, Montana. Harlan proudly served in the U.S. Air Force...

Trenton G. Holte

Trenton G. Holte

Oct 3, 2016

SUN PRAIRIE/MADISON Trenton G. Holte, age 88, of Sun Prairie, and formerly of Madison, passed away on Monday, Oct. 3, 2016. He was born in Westby, Wis., on April 21, 1928, the son of Alf and Elvena (Kirking) Holte. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy at the end of World War II. He married Velma Mae...

Trenton G. Holte

Trenton G. Holte

Oct 3, 2016

SUN PRAIRIE/MADISON Trenton G. Holte, age 88, of Sun Prairie, and formerly of Madison, passed away on Monday, Oct. 3, 2016. He was born in Westby, Wis., on April 21, 1928, the son of Alf and Elvena (Kirking) Holte. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy at the end of World War II. He married Velma Mae...

Kathleen Ann Hibbard

Kathleen Ann Hibbard

Oct 1, 2016

COTTAGE GROVE Kathleen Ann (Main) Hibbard, age 72, of Cottage Grove, entered into the eternal hands of our Lord on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016 at St. Marys Hospital in Madison. She was born in Milwaukee on Feb. 16, 1944, the daughter of Floyd and Marguerite (Taylor) Main. After she graduated from Wauwatosa High School in 1962 where she was...

Kathleen Ann Hibbard

Kathleen Ann Hibbard

Oct 1, 2016

COTTAGE GROVE Kathleen Ann (Main) Hibbard, age 72, of Cottage Grove, entered into the eternal hands of our Lord on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016 at St. Marys Hospital in Madison. She was born in Milwaukee on Feb. 16, 1944, the daughter of Floyd and Marguerite (Taylor) Main. After she graduated from Wauwatosa High School in 1962 where she was...

Michael A. Joyce

Michael A. Joyce

Sep 29, 2016

MADISON Michael A. Mick Joyce, age 66, of Madison, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016, at the Agrace HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg, Wis. He was born Aug. 9, 1950 in Huron, South Dakota, the son of Michael and Mary Joyce. Mick was born with cerebral palsy and fooled everyone, especially the doctors. After high school, he studied creative...

Michael A. Joyce

Michael A. Joyce

Sep 29, 2016

MADISON Michael A. Mick Joyce, age 66, of Madison, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016, at the Agrace HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg, Wis. He was born Aug. 9, 1950 in Huron, South Dakota, the son of Michael and Mary Joyce. Mick was born with cerebral palsy and fooled everyone, especially the doctors. After high school, he studied creative...

Kathleen Ann Marshall

Kathleen Ann Marshall

Sep 20, 2016

MADISON - Kathleen Ann Marshall, age 73, died peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Oct. 22, 1942, in Jefferson, Wis., as the first of 10 children to Anthony and Betty Hetzel. After attending Jefferson High School, she went on to get a degree in Education from UW-Whitewater. One week after graduation,...

Kathleen Ann Marshall

Kathleen Ann Marshall

Sep 20, 2016

MADISON - Kathleen Ann Marshall, age 73, died peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Oct. 22, 1942, in Jefferson, Wis., as the first of 10 children to Anthony and Betty Hetzel. After attending Jefferson High School, she went on to get a degree in Education from UW-Whitewater. One week after graduation,...

James C. Riggs

James C. Riggs

Sep 14, 2016

JANESVILLE/YUMA AZ. James Cheatham Riggs, age 80, passed away at Agrace Hospice and Palliative Care Center on Wednesday, September 14, 2016. He was born October 27, 1935 in New York to James and Gladys (Peterson) Riggs. He married Henrietta Moeller on May 10, 1958. James was an electrician for Beloit Corporation; retiring in 1995. James was always active. He...

James C. Riggs

James C. Riggs

Sep 14, 2016

JANESVILLE/YUMA AZ. James Cheatham Riggs, age 80, passed away at Agrace Hospice and Palliative Care Center on Wednesday, September 14, 2016. He was born October 27, 1935 in New York to James and Gladys (Peterson) Riggs. He married Henrietta Moeller on May 10, 1958. James was an electrician for Beloit Corporation; retiring in 1995. James was always active. He...

Delores "Dee" Marie Smith

Delores "Dee" Marie Smith

Sep 9, 2016

OREGON - Delores Marie "Dee" Smith, age 73, of Oregon, Wis., passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, Sept. 9, 2016. Per Dee's wishes, no services will be held. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Delores "Dee" Marie Smith

Delores "Dee" Marie Smith

Sep 9, 2016

OREGON - Delores Marie "Dee" Smith, age 73, of Oregon, Wis., passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, Sept. 9, 2016. Per Dee's wishes, no services will be held. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Lawrence R. Knupp

Lawrence R. Knupp

Sep 7, 2016

Lawrence R. Knupp, 74, died Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016, in Lodi, Wis. He was born on Sept. 3, 1942, to Roy E. and Juanita Knupp in Phoenix, AZ. He grew up in Great Bend, KS, and graduated from Great Bend High School in 1960. Larry married Carol Jean Lathrop, on Sept. 1, 1960, in Ellinwood, KS. He earned a...

Lawrence R. Knupp

Lawrence R. Knupp

Sep 7, 2016

Lawrence R. Knupp, 74, died Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016, in Lodi, Wis. He was born on Sept. 3, 1942, to Roy E. and Juanita Knupp in Phoenix, AZ. He grew up in Great Bend, KS, and graduated from Great Bend High School in 1960. Larry married Carol Jean Lathrop, on Sept. 1, 1960, in Ellinwood, KS. He earned a...

John Martin Magnuson

John Martin Magnuson

Aug 29, 2016

MADISON - John M. Magnuson, age 54 of Madison, passed away on Aug. 29, 2016 at his home in Madison. He was born on Nov. 23, 1961 in Moline, Ill, the son of John and Dessie Magnuson. He married Linda Palkovich on Dec. 27, 1992 in Osseo, Wis. John attended schools in Wisconsin and Florida. John was known for...

John Martin Magnuson

John Martin Magnuson

Aug 29, 2016

MADISON - John M. Magnuson, age 54 of Madison, passed away on Aug. 29, 2016 at his home in Madison. He was born on Nov. 23, 1961 in Moline, Ill, the son of John and Dessie Magnuson. He married Linda Palkovich on Dec. 27, 1992 in Osseo, Wis. John attended schools in Wisconsin and Florida. John was known for...

James P. Pederson

James P. Pederson

Aug 27, 2016

MADISON James P. Pederson, age 62 of Madison, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016. He was born in Madison on Jan. 13, 1954, the son of Paul and Irene (Lockbaum) Pederson. He married Judy Scieszinski on Dec. 10, 1984 in Freeport, Ill. He worked at Oscar Mayer in Madison for several years before retiring...

James P. Pederson

James P. Pederson

Aug 27, 2016

MADISON James P. Pederson, age 62 of Madison, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016. He was born in Madison on Jan. 13, 1954, the son of Paul and Irene (Lockbaum) Pederson. He married Judy Scieszinski on Dec. 10, 1984 in Freeport, Ill. He worked at Oscar Mayer in Madison for several years before retiring...

Helen F. Starch

Helen F. Starch

Aug 21, 2016

MADISON/LACROSSE - Helen F. Starch, age 89, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Darlington, Wis., on July 6, 1927 to Clayton and Dora Hinkel. She was united in married to Earl H. Starch on Oct. 18, 1946 in LaCrosse, Wis., and celebrated 57 years together until he passed in...