Obituaries

Lawrence "Rich" Normington

Lawrence "Rich" Normington

Jan 20, 2014

MADISON - Lawrence "Rich" Normington, age 67, passed away on Monday, Jan. 20, 2014, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on May 21, 1946. He is survived by his children, Sheila Normington Bachmann and Todd Normington; grandchildren, Ashley Bachmann, Shaun Bachmann and Courtney Normington; siblings, Barbara Shunk, Priscilla (Edward) Brown, and Steve (Christine) Normington; and sister-in-law,...

Betty Ann Dovenbarger

Betty Ann Dovenbarger

Jan 16, 2014

MADISON - Betty Ann (Lowe) Dovenbarger, age 84, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2014. She was born on June 28, 1929 in Zanesville, Ohio to R. Emmet and Isabel (Morgan) Lowe. She attended Zanesville public schools before entering Miami University, Oxford, Ohio where she received a BS degree in Business Administration in 1951. Following graduation from Miami, she...

Betty Ann Dovenbarger

Betty Ann Dovenbarger

Jan 16, 2014

MADISON - Betty Ann (Lowe) Dovenbarger, age 84, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2014. She was born on June 28, 1929 in Zanesville, Ohio to R. Emmet and Isabel (Morgan) Lowe. She attended Zanesville public schools before entering Miami University, Oxford, Ohio where she received a BS degree in Business Administration in 1951. Following graduation from Miami, she...

Robert Long

Robert Long

Jan 14, 2014

CROSS PLAINS - On a snowy Tuesday evening, January 14, 2014, Bob Long, age 63, held and surrounded by family and dear friends, passed peacefully from his love filled home. Bob was born April 21, 1950 in Long Beach, CA to Marion W. and Ileen P. Long. As a Navy brat, he lived in several communities before his family...

Robert Long

Robert Long

Jan 14, 2014

CROSS PLAINS - On a snowy Tuesday evening, January 14, 2014, Bob Long, age 63, held and surrounded by family and dear friends, passed peacefully from his love filled home. Bob was born April 21, 1950 in Long Beach, CA to Marion W. and Ileen P. Long. As a Navy brat, he lived in several communities before his family...

Isabelle M. Levinson

Isabelle M. Levinson

Jan 11, 2014

DEFOREST - Isabelle M. Levinson, age 74, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014, at Meriter Hospital, while surrounded by her family. She is survived by two children, Emilie Di Caprio and Philip (Sandy) Di Caprio; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A celebration of Isabelle's life will be held at ALL FAITHS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 4058 Lien Road, Madison, on...

Isabelle M. Levinson

Isabelle M. Levinson

Jan 11, 2014

DEFOREST - Isabelle M. Levinson, age 74, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014, at Meriter Hospital, while surrounded by her family. She is survived by two children, Emilie Di Caprio and Philip (Sandy) Di Caprio; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A celebration of Isabelle's life will be held at ALL FAITHS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 4058 Lien Road, Madison, on...

Allyn Richard Sielaff

Allyn Richard Sielaff

Jan 9, 2014

MADISON - Allyn Richard Sielaff died Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014, at the age of 82, in Middleton. He was a graduate of Western Reserve University (B.A., M.S.S.W.) and Cleveland State Law School. He served in the U.S. Air Force and the FBI, before he pursued a career in corrections. He served as Commissioner of Corrections for Pennsylvania, Illinois, Wisconsin,...

Allyn Richard Sielaff

Allyn Richard Sielaff

Jan 9, 2014

MADISON - Allyn Richard Sielaff died Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014, at the age of 82, in Middleton. He was a graduate of Western Reserve University (B.A., M.S.S.W.) and Cleveland State Law School. He served in the U.S. Air Force and the FBI, before he pursued a career in corrections. He served as Commissioner of Corrections for Pennsylvania, Illinois, Wisconsin,...

Edna L. Bouma

Edna L. Bouma

Dec 29, 2013

MADISON, WIS/LINCOLN, NEB - Edna Bouma passed away in her sleep on December 29, 2013 at Oregon Manor in Oregon, Wis. Edna was born in Holland, Nebraska, on January 8, 1918, to Harry and Bertha (Tenhulzen) Wismer. She and her brother were raised on a farm homesteaded by their grandparents. She described her childhood as lots of fun with...

Edna L. Bouma

Edna L. Bouma

Dec 29, 2013

MADISON, WIS/LINCOLN, NEB - Edna Bouma passed away in her sleep on December 29, 2013 at Oregon Manor in Oregon, Wis. Edna was born in Holland, Nebraska, on January 8, 1918, to Harry and Bertha (Tenhulzen) Wismer. She and her brother were raised on a farm homesteaded by their grandparents. She described her childhood as lots of fun with...

Ann Culver Kniskern

Ann Culver Kniskern

Dec 22, 2013

MADISON - Ann Culver Kniskern, age 60, died peacefully in her home on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, after a five month battle with cancer. Ann was a kind and open-hearted person who accepted everyone without judgment. She loved to entertain, play piano, and canoe in the Boundary Waters. A graphic artist for 17 years at Knowledge Unlimited, she was...

Ann Culver Kniskern

Ann Culver Kniskern

Dec 22, 2013

MADISON - Ann Culver Kniskern, age 60, died peacefully in her home on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, after a five month battle with cancer. Ann was a kind and open-hearted person who accepted everyone without judgment. She loved to entertain, play piano, and canoe in the Boundary Waters. A graphic artist for 17 years at Knowledge Unlimited, she was...

Pamela Ann Cuga

Pamela Ann Cuga

Dec 21, 2013

MADISON- Pamela Ann Cuga (Wilczewski), age 56 passed away following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born March 25, 1957 in Chicago; the daughter of Norbert and Delores (Borta) Cuga. Pamela enjoyed fishing, camping and working at Capitol Lakes Retirement Community. Most of all Pamela will be remembered for her positive demeanor and the love of her family....

Pamela Ann Cuga

Pamela Ann Cuga

Dec 21, 2013

MADISON- Pamela Ann Cuga (Wilczewski), age 56 passed away following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born March 25, 1957 in Chicago; the daughter of Norbert and Delores (Borta) Cuga. Pamela enjoyed fishing, camping and working at Capitol Lakes Retirement Community. Most of all Pamela will be remembered for her positive demeanor and the love of her family....

Elena V. Fernandez

Elena V. Fernandez

Dec 20, 2013

MADISON - Elena V. Fernandez, age 90, passed away at home on Friday, Dec. 20, 2013. She was born on June 20, 1923, in San Carlos, Tamaulipas, Mexico, the daughter of Horacio and Luz (Ramirez) Vasquez. She is survived by three daughters, Carmela Hernandez of CD. Mante, Tamps., Mexico, Socorro Martinez of CD. Victoria, Tamps., Mexico, and Socorro Teniente...

Elena V. Fernandez

Elena V. Fernandez

Dec 20, 2013

MADISON - Elena V. Fernandez, age 90, passed away at home on Friday, Dec. 20, 2013. She was born on June 20, 1923, in San Carlos, Tamaulipas, Mexico, the daughter of Horacio and Luz (Ramirez) Vasquez. She is survived by three daughters, Carmela Hernandez of CD. Mante, Tamps., Mexico, Socorro Martinez of CD. Victoria, Tamps., Mexico, and Socorro Teniente...

Terrence F. Wenger

Terrence F. Wenger

Dec 14, 2013

MADISON – Terrence F. Wenger, age 60, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013 after a three year battle with cancer. Terry was born April 27, 1953 in Madison, the son of Rudy and Florence “Betty” (Leffler) Wenger. He married the former Elaine Eckstein on Sept. 23, 1995. Terry was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and most...

Terrence F. Wenger

Terrence F. Wenger

Dec 14, 2013

MADISON – Terrence F. Wenger, age 60, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013 after a three year battle with cancer. Terry was born April 27, 1953 in Madison, the son of Rudy and Florence “Betty” (Leffler) Wenger. He married the former Elaine Eckstein on Sept. 23, 1995. Terry was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and most...

John Howard Johnson

John Howard Johnson

Dec 8, 2013

John Howard Johnson, 68, of McFarland, died Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013 at Agrace Hospice Center with his daughters at his side. He was born on Dec. 9, 1944, the youngest of five children born to Irwin and Iola Johnson, of Black River Falls, Wis. John was raised to appreciate music, and singing was a part of his childhood with...