Obituaries

Apr 28, 2024

MADISON - Leslie L. Thimmig ("Les"), wizard woodwinds player, composer, teacher, and mentor, passed from this life in the early hours of April 28, 2024, from cancer. Les was born on March 19, 1943, to Vera Jager and Leslie L. Thimmig. He grew up in Joliet, Illinois, not far from Chicago, where he played his saxophones as a teenager...

Apr 24, 2024

Douglas Dale Reynolds, age 77, of McGregor, Iowa passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in Madison, Wisconsin surrounded by loved ones.

He was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on October 15, 1946, to Dale and Elizabeth (Thomas) Reynolds. The family moved to the Marquette-McGregor area in 1948. Doug attended MarMac elementary and high...

Apr 21, 2024

Karen Louise Volkmer, 58, passed away of a sudden heart attack on Sunday, April 21, 2024, in Janesville, Wisconsin. She was born in Ohio to Edward and Carol Jean Volkmer on May 4, 1965. Karen was a pharmacy technician at Fresenius Medical Care.

Karen is survived by her loving husband Daniel Moore (musician) and her...

Apr 20, 2024

Michael "Mike" Garvin Sr., age 86, of Janesville, WI, passed away peacefully at home on April 20, 2024, in Janesville WI.

He graduated from Janesville High School in 1956. He played football and wrestled, placing third in state his senior year. He furthered his education at UW-Wisconsin, Madison, also wrestling there. Mike then proudly served...

Apr 15, 2024

MARSHALL - Wayne Walter Scheel age 91 of Marshall, Wisconsin, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, at home with his family by his side. He was born on August 17, 1932, in the Township of Deerfield, the son of Walter and Evelyn (Smith) Scheel. He married Ruth Dahl on May 18, 1957, at St. Paul’s Liberty Lutheran Church...

Apr 8, 2024

David A. Young, 62, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024 at Edgerton Care Center after a lengthy illness. He was the only child born to James and Jacqueline (Schulz) Young on November 28, 1961 in Rockford, Illinois. David attended St. Bernadette’s School where he began his love for music participating in band and choir that continued throughout his...

Mar 30, 2024

MADISON- Mary L. Cooper (Reeves), age 75, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, March 30, 2024. Born February 2, 1949, to Egbert M. “Pud” and Loraine I. (Ballweg) Reeves, Mary grew up attending St. Joseph’s Catholic School before moving on to graduate from Marshall High School in Marshall, Texas in 1967. The following year, on Jan. 6, 1968, Mary...

Mar 16, 2024

MADISON – Sally G. Sadler, age 90 of Madison, passed away while surrounded by her family at SSM Health – St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Sally was born on June 11, 1933, in Ellisburg, NY, the daughter of Ambrose Serviss and Louise Dunway, she was raised on a family farm...

Mar 15, 2024

Patricia “Patti” Ann Carroll (Schappe), passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024, in Madison, after a series of complicated illnesses. She was 65 years old.

Patti was born on November 17, 1958, in Beloit, WI. She is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Dave; two daughters, Amy (Bradley) Schermetzler and Allison (Matthew) Manguso;...

Mar 14, 2024

Dale Eggers peacefully went to heaven on Thursday, March 14, 2024, with the comforting love of his wife Maurine. Dale was born in Dubuque, IA, on August 26, 1953. He spent his childhood in Kieler, WI, and graduated from Hazel Green High School in 1971. After high school, Dale went on to attend Southwest Technical College in Fennimore, WI....

Mar 13, 2024

Kathleen (Kathy) Virginia Blaney passed away on March 13, 2024, in Cambridge, Wisconsin, at Our House Assisted Living, at the age of 77. She was born on September 22, 1946, in Madison, Wisconsin.

Kathy is survived by her son, David (Deb) Blaney; daughters, Autumn (Jason) Koehler and Dawn (Rob) Malizia; grandchildren, Sierra (Clinton), Kiana, Megan,...

Mar 12, 2024

On March 12, 2024, John Kreuser, age 70, passed away from complications of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. He passed away in his apartment at Capitol Lakes Independent Living in Madison, Wisconsin. John is preceded in death by his wife, Colette (Shelton) of Mauston, WI, his parents Ruth and Robert Kreuser of Muskego, WI, brother Fred Kreuser of Delafield, WI, and...

Mar 11, 2024

Betty Jane Sanders “BJ”, formally of Charlotte, NC, passed away March 11, 2024, in Marshall, WI. Betty was born Nov. 18, 1927, the oldest daughter of Glenn and Esther Sanders.

She graduated from Portage High School in 1945. Betty was employed with Eastern Airlines, retiring in 1983. Later, she was employed with the Mecklenburg County...

Mar 7, 2024

We unexpectedly lost our rock, Peter Steven Ansay, age 56 of Madison, Wisconsin on March 7, 2024.

Pete is survived by his long-time partner of 19 years, Brenda Kirschbaum; his parents, Paul and Sarah Ansay; his sisters, Natalie (Paul) DeCarlo and Susan Ansay; his stepchildren, Stephanie (Cary) Lawson and Michael (Chloe) Groom; and 10 grandchildren....

Mar 2, 2024

Doris J. (Hutjens) Mancheski, 86, died on March 2, 2024 after a brief illness. She will be remembered for her fun-loving spirit and will be greatly missed by her family.

There will be a Celebration of Life for Doris on March 23, 2024 from noon to 4:00 at Utica.

All Faiths...

Mar 2, 2024

MADISON – Eric James Day, age 43 of Madison, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 2, 2024. He was born December 5, 1980, the son of Dennis and Jo Ellen (MacLeod) Day.

Eric loved spending time with family and his son Stuart. He spent most of his time outside, camping, listening to music, and playing...

Feb 28, 2024

ARLINGTON, WI - Stan L. Sitts passed away at Columbia Health Care Center in Wyocena, WI, on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at age 83. It was exactly one year since his wife Shirley died on February 28, 2023.

Stan Sitts was born in Bloomington, WI on July 5, 1940, to George and Delphine (Ohlert) Sitts....

Feb 21, 2024

Bobbi Oxley, 82, of Clinton, Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, after a long struggle with dementia.

Roberta Jeanne Sindlinger was born to Lawrence and Lenore Sindlinger in 1942 in Fort Dodge, Iowa, one of three children. She graduated from Fort Dodge High School, and worked hard in many positions and as a...

Feb 21, 2024

Geri McCluskey of Janesville, WI passed away peacefully at home on February 21st, 2024 after an extended illness. She was born in Janesville, WI the daughter of Phyllis (Cary) and Leslie Teal, owners of local taverns Springbrook and The Town Tap.

Geri began working at the age of 13. After a brief tenure at General Motors in...

Feb 19, 2024

SUN PRAIRIE – Paul D. Lang, age 64, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, February 19, 2024. He was the first son of Doug and Patt Lang in Alma, Mich. He attended Sun Prairie High School and graduated from the U.W. Madison. After college he moved to Texas. He married Cheryl Orfan of Sun Prairie, Wis. He...