Obituaries

Michael E. Kolkovich

Michael E. Kolkovich

Sep 4, 2013

CASSVILLE, WIS. – Michael E. Kolkovich, age 64, passed away comfortably at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, Wis. on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013 following a six year battle with cancer. He was born Sept. 1, 1949 in Crystal Lake, Ill., the son of Clarence and Edwina (Brown) Kolkovich. Michael served in the U.S. Marine Corp...

Arlene M. Woldt

Arlene M. Woldt

Aug 25, 2013

MARSHALL - Arlene Woldt, age 85, died on August 25, 2013 after a valiant fight against cancer. Arlene grew up in the Sun Prairie and Marshall area and resided on Main Street in Marshall since 1960. Arlene was born on May 27, 1928 in Sun Prairie to Mark and Frieda Haberman. Her kindness and gentle nature brought great joy...

Arlene M. Woldt

Arlene M. Woldt

Aug 25, 2013

MARSHALL - Arlene Woldt, age 85, died on August 25, 2013 after a valiant fight against cancer. Arlene grew up in the Sun Prairie and Marshall area and resided on Main Street in Marshall since 1960. Arlene was born on May 27, 1928 in Sun Prairie to Mark and Frieda Haberman. Her kindness and gentle nature brought great joy...

Heinz Swirgsdin

Heinz Swirgsdin

Aug 16, 2013

Heinz Swirgsdin, age 75, of Janesville, passed away Aug. 16, 2013, at University Hospital in Madison. Heinz was born on July 29, 1938, in Munich, Germany, the son of Theodore and Elsie Swirgsdin. He moved to the United States at age 17 with his family following World War II. Heinz lived in Chicago, and played professional soccer before settling...

Heinz Swirgsdin

Heinz Swirgsdin

Aug 16, 2013

Heinz Swirgsdin, age 75, of Janesville, passed away Aug. 16, 2013, at University Hospital in Madison. Heinz was born on July 29, 1938, in Munich, Germany, the son of Theodore and Elsie Swirgsdin. He moved to the United States at age 17 with his family following World War II. Heinz lived in Chicago, and played professional soccer before settling...

Kenneth Allan Jensen

Kenneth Allan Jensen

Aug 15, 2013

EAGLE RIVER/ BLUE MOUNDS/ LEAVANWORTH, Kan - Kenneth Allan Jensen left behind the wonderful stories of his life on August 15, 2013, leaving a legacy of laughter, hard work of the most honorable sort, wisdom and steady optimism for the many people fortunate enough to have crossed paths with him. He was born on January 24, 1930 in Everest,...

Kenneth Allan Jensen

Kenneth Allan Jensen

Aug 15, 2013

EAGLE RIVER/ BLUE MOUNDS/ LEAVANWORTH, Kan - Kenneth Allan Jensen left behind the wonderful stories of his life on August 15, 2013, leaving a legacy of laughter, hard work of the most honorable sort, wisdom and steady optimism for the many people fortunate enough to have crossed paths with him. He was born on January 24, 1930 in Everest,...

John B. Raimond

John B. Raimond

Aug 15, 2013

MADISON/WAUNAKEE - John B. Raimond passed away peacefully at the Agrace HospiceCare Center on Thursday, August 15, 2013 at the age of 85. He was born John Battista Raimond on June 7, 1928. He was the fourth child of Italian immigrants Antonio and Providenza Raimondo. John spent his childhood in the Green Bush neighborhood and graduated from Madison Central...

John B. Raimond

John B. Raimond

Aug 15, 2013

MADISON/WAUNAKEE - John B. Raimond passed away peacefully at the Agrace HospiceCare Center on Thursday, August 15, 2013 at the age of 85. He was born John Battista Raimond on June 7, 1928. He was the fourth child of Italian immigrants Antonio and Providenza Raimondo. John spent his childhood in the Green Bush neighborhood and graduated from Madison Central...

Dorothy Mae Gordon

Dorothy Mae Gordon

Jul 18, 2013

MADISON - Dorothy Mae Gordon, age 77, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2013. She was born on Aug. 21, 1935, in Madison. She is survived by a sister, Marie Campbell; sons, Donald and Daniel; and grandchildren, Dana, Dina, Dan Jr., and Alexis. She was preceded in death by her daughter Diana. A memorial lunch will be held from...

Dorothy Mae Gordon

Dorothy Mae Gordon

Jul 18, 2013

MADISON - Dorothy Mae Gordon, age 77, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2013. She was born on Aug. 21, 1935, in Madison. She is survived by a sister, Marie Campbell; sons, Donald and Daniel; and grandchildren, Dana, Dina, Dan Jr., and Alexis. She was preceded in death by her daughter Diana. A memorial lunch will be held from...

Calvin Koberstein

Calvin Koberstein

Jul 17, 2013

MONONA - Calvin Koberstein, recently of Las Vegas, Nev., and Monona, formerly of Menomonee Falls, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2013, at age 87. Cal is survived by his wife, Ellie; and children, Karen (Tom), Dennis (Awt), Jeff (Linda), Keith and Tom Jordan; as well as grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Cal grew up with six brothers in Shorewood near...

Calvin Koberstein

Calvin Koberstein

Jul 17, 2013

MONONA - Calvin Koberstein, recently of Las Vegas, Nev., and Monona, formerly of Menomonee Falls, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2013, at age 87. Cal is survived by his wife, Ellie; and children, Karen (Tom), Dennis (Awt), Jeff (Linda), Keith and Tom Jordan; as well as grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Cal grew up with six brothers in Shorewood near...

Jackie E. Foist,  Jr.

Jackie E. Foist, Jr.

Jul 16, 2013

WINDSOR - Jackie E. Foist Jr., age 56, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2013, following injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Jack was born Aug. 25, 1956, in Columbus, Ind., the son of Ida Schmitz and Jack Foist Sr. He was a kind, compassionate, and outgoing person who would go out of his way to help others....

Kim Diane Sutherland

Kim Diane Sutherland

Jul 16, 2013

OREGON – Kim Diane Sutherland, 56, passed away unexpectedly at her home on July 16, 2013. She was born August 18, 1956, in La Crosse to Noel and Diane (Noyes) Sutherland. Kim spent her childhood growing up in the La Crosse area, graduating from Central High School in 1974. Kim is survived by her parents, Noel and Diane; four...

Kim Diane Sutherland

Kim Diane Sutherland

Jul 16, 2013

OREGON – Kim Diane Sutherland, 56, passed away unexpectedly at her home on July 16, 2013. She was born August 18, 1956, in La Crosse to Noel and Diane (Noyes) Sutherland. Kim spent her childhood growing up in the La Crosse area, graduating from Central High School in 1974. Kim is survived by her parents, Noel and Diane; four...

Jackie E. Foist,  Jr.

Jackie E. Foist, Jr.

Jul 16, 2013

WINDSOR - Jackie E. Foist Jr., age 56, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2013, following injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Jack was born Aug. 25, 1956, in Columbus, Ind., the son of Ida Schmitz and Jack Foist Sr. He was a kind, compassionate, and outgoing person who would go out of his way to help others....

Betty J. Ormord

Betty J. Ormord

Jul 15, 2013

MADISON - Betty J. Ormord, age 82, passed away on July 15, 2013, at St. Mary's Care Center. She was born on Jan. 22, 1931, in Madison, the daughter of Clarence and Katherine (Eggs) Goldbin. She was married to Irving C. Ormord for 40 years. Betty was active as one of Jehovah's Witnesses since 1950. She enjoyed nature, especially...

Betty J. Ormord

Betty J. Ormord

Jul 15, 2013

MADISON - Betty J. Ormord, age 82, passed away on July 15, 2013, at St. Mary's Care Center. She was born on Jan. 22, 1931, in Madison, the daughter of Clarence and Katherine (Eggs) Goldbin. She was married to Irving C. Ormord for 40 years. Betty was active as one of Jehovah's Witnesses since 1950. She enjoyed nature, especially...

Sharon Selbach

Sharon Selbach

Jul 13, 2013

MONTELLO - Sharon “Sherry” Selbach, 67, passed away July 13, 2013, at Tivoli Nursing Home with friends and family by her side after a short, brave fight with cancer. Sherry was born Nov. 16,1945, in Blanchardville, to Esther and Howard Hermanson. Sharon loved her family and friends, especially her long time companion, Bill Kempley. She enjoyed being involved with...