Obituaries

Susan J. Lea

Susan J. Lea

May 21, 2013

JANESVILLE/COTTAGE GROVE - Susan J. Lea, age 50, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 while vacationing in Georgia with her good friend Cathy Frosch-Hellenbrand. She was born June 16, 1962 in Janesville, the daughter of Glenn and Jane (Cox) Lea. She attended Milton High School. Susan was a very caring person, she often looked out for others before...

Philip M. Buerstatte

Philip M. Buerstatte

May 19, 2013

MADISON – Philip M. Buerstatte, age 46, of Madison, passed away in his sleep on Sunday, May 19, 2013. Phil is survived by his mother, Debra Lawler of MN; son, Zed Buerstatte of Quebec; sister, Rachel (Eric) Tvedt of MN; brother, Nathan (Angela) Buerstatte of MA; as well as other family and friends. A memorial gathering will be held...

Philip M. Buerstatte

Philip M. Buerstatte

May 19, 2013

MADISON – Philip M. Buerstatte, age 46, of Madison, passed away in his sleep on Sunday, May 19, 2013. Phil is survived by his mother, Debra Lawler of MN; son, Zed Buerstatte of Quebec; sister, Rachel (Eric) Tvedt of MN; brother, Nathan (Angela) Buerstatte of MA; as well as other family and friends. A memorial gathering will be held...

Ernest E. Griffin

Ernest E. Griffin

May 17, 2013

JANESVILLE - Ernest E. Griffin, age 83, of Janesville, passed away at St. Elizabeth Manor in Footville, WI, on Friday, May 17, 2013. He was born in Sparta, WI, on Aug. 31, 1929, the son of Raymond and Adelight (Thill) Griffin. Ernest served as a Private First Class in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1953. He took his...

Ernest E. Griffin

Ernest E. Griffin

May 17, 2013

JANESVILLE - Ernest E. Griffin, age 83, of Janesville, passed away at St. Elizabeth Manor in Footville, WI, on Friday, May 17, 2013. He was born in Sparta, WI, on Aug. 31, 1929, the son of Raymond and Adelight (Thill) Griffin. Ernest served as a Private First Class in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1953. He took his...

Irene Teresa Pantos

Irene Teresa Pantos

May 14, 2013

FITCHBURG - Irene Pantos passed away at her home in Fitchburg, surrounded by her family on May 14, 2013, at the age of 84. Irene was born in Luck, Poland on March 10, 1929. She lived as a child in various war torn countries in Europe before immigrating with her family to the United States. As a result Irene...

Irene Teresa Pantos

Irene Teresa Pantos

May 14, 2013

FITCHBURG - Irene Pantos passed away at her home in Fitchburg, surrounded by her family on May 14, 2013, at the age of 84. Irene was born in Luck, Poland on March 10, 1929. She lived as a child in various war torn countries in Europe before immigrating with her family to the United States. As a result Irene...

Allan "Bone/Hambone" Hamilton

Allan "Bone/Hambone" Hamilton

May 7, 2013

Janesville- Allan O. “Bone/Hambone” Hamilton, age 76, passed away Tuesday May 7, 2013 at Mercy Hospital in Janesville following a lengthy illness. Allan was born March 27, 1937 in Liberty, Wisconsin, the son of Otto and Gladys (Clark) Hamilton. On March 1, 1988 he married Judy Allen in Janesville, Wisconsin. He was retired from general Motors after 38 ½...

Allan "Bone/Hambone" Hamilton

Allan "Bone/Hambone" Hamilton

May 7, 2013

Janesville- Allan O. “Bone/Hambone” Hamilton, age 76, passed away Tuesday May 7, 2013 at Mercy Hospital in Janesville following a lengthy illness. Allan was born March 27, 1937 in Liberty, Wisconsin, the son of Otto and Gladys (Clark) Hamilton. On March 1, 1988 he married Judy Allen in Janesville, Wisconsin. He was retired from general Motors after 38 ½...

Robert L. Kinney

Robert L. Kinney

May 3, 2013

MADISON - Robert L. Kinney, age 88, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2013 at Meriter Hospital following a brief illness. He was born March 3, 1925 in Kansas, the son of E. Roy and Eulalie (Stephens) Kinney. Following high school, Bob entered the U.S. Navy, where he proudly served. He married Beatrice Scheel on Nov. 22, 1945. Bob...

Robert L. Kinney

Robert L. Kinney

May 3, 2013

MADISON - Robert L. Kinney, age 88, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2013 at Meriter Hospital following a brief illness. He was born March 3, 1925 in Kansas, the son of E. Roy and Eulalie (Stephens) Kinney. Following high school, Bob entered the U.S. Navy, where he proudly served. He married Beatrice Scheel on Nov. 22, 1945. Bob...

E. Edward Bittar

E. Edward Bittar

Apr 25, 2013

MADISON E. Edward Bittar, died on April 25, 2013, in Madison. He was 84 years old. In 1947, a 19-year- old Edward Bittar was at his dentist's office in Tel-Aviv, reading a copy of National Geographic, when he came across an article describing Colby College in the United States. Whatever that article contained, it was enough for him. A...

E. Edward Bittar

E. Edward Bittar

Apr 25, 2013

MADISON E. Edward Bittar, died on April 25, 2013, in Madison. He was 84 years old. In 1947, a 19-year- old Edward Bittar was at his dentist's office in Tel-Aviv, reading a copy of National Geographic, when he came across an article describing Colby College in the United States. Whatever that article contained, it was enough for him. A...

Floramae Robertson Buhr

Floramae Robertson Buhr

Apr 24, 2013

MADISON - Floramae R. Buhr, age 91, died Wednesday, April 24th at Oakwood Village East, Madison, WI. She was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony (Tony) A. Buhr. She is survived by her four children, JoAnne (Lee) Rothamer of Mosinee, WI, John Buhr of New London, WI, Beverly Buhr (Carin Bringelson) of Madison, WI and Mary K. Buhr...

Vilas D. Sprecher

Vilas D. Sprecher

Apr 24, 2013

SAUK PRAIRIE - Vilas Dean Sprecher, 83, of Sauk Prairie, died peacefully and honorably on Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at St. Clare Hospice House in Baraboo. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in August, 2012. He was born on June 26, 1929, to Elias and Ellen (Gasser) Sprecher. He was married to Ruth Irene Kaldenberg on Aug. 1, 1951....

Vilas D. Sprecher

Vilas D. Sprecher

Apr 24, 2013

SAUK PRAIRIE - Vilas Dean Sprecher, 83, of Sauk Prairie, died peacefully and honorably on Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at St. Clare Hospice House in Baraboo. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in August, 2012. He was born on June 26, 1929, to Elias and Ellen (Gasser) Sprecher. He was married to Ruth Irene Kaldenberg on Aug. 1, 1951....

Floramae Robertson Buhr

Floramae Robertson Buhr

Apr 24, 2013

MADISON - Floramae R. Buhr, age 91, died Wednesday, April 24th at Oakwood Village East, Madison, WI. She was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony (Tony) A. Buhr. She is survived by her four children, JoAnne (Lee) Rothamer of Mosinee, WI, John Buhr of New London, WI, Beverly Buhr (Carin Bringelson) of Madison, WI and Mary K. Buhr...

Sheila Jannson

Sheila Jannson

Apr 22, 2013

EDGERTON - Sheila L. Jansson, age 80, passed away at home on Monday, April 22, 2013, while surrounded by her family. While working at Skaalen Home in Stoughton for many years, Sheila will be fondly remembered for her love of nursing. Private services will be held at a later date. Online condolences can be made at www.866allfaiths.com

Daniel S. Poblocki

Daniel S. Poblocki

Apr 22, 2013

REEDSBURG – Daniel S. Poblocki, age 70, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2013 at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital. Dan was born in Chicago on April 13, 1943, the son of Sylvester and Loretta (Studzinski) Poblocki. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Mary Ann; two sons, Jason and Frank Poblocki; two grandsons, Nicholas...

Sheila Jannson

Sheila Jannson

Apr 22, 2013

EDGERTON - Sheila L. Jansson, age 80, passed away at home on Monday, April 22, 2013, while surrounded by her family. While working at Skaalen Home in Stoughton for many years, Sheila will be fondly remembered for her love of nursing. Private services will be held at a later date. Online condolences can be made at www.866allfaiths.com