Obituaries

Karl H. Williams

Karl H. Williams

Feb 13, 2013

MADISON – On Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, Karl H. Williams, was peacefully called home by his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ at the age of 76. He was born in Schuylkill County, PA on Feb. 1, 1937, the son of Harold and Blanche (Bressler) Williams. After graduating from high school in Middletown, PA, Karl joined the U.S. Air Force,...

Jean Louise Burdekin

Jean Louise Burdekin

Feb 5, 2013

SUN PRAIRIE – Jean Louise Burdekin, age 93, passed away at home on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013 with her three daughters and grandson by her side. She was born on Jan. 23, 1920 in Schenectady, NY. She was united in marriage to Harold Burdekin on May 20, 1948. Jean was a graduate of Parson’s School of Design in New...

Philippa Farwell Nichols

Philippa Farwell Nichols

Feb 5, 2013

On February 5, 2013, Philippa (Phippy) Farwell Nichols completed her incredible journey on earth, which began on February 27, 1920. Due to her strong passion for life and of her love of family, her life exceeded doctors’ expectations for her battle with leukemia. Philippa was the daughter of Roy and Frances Farwell of Dodgeville, WI. She was the third...

Jean Louise Burdekin

Jean Louise Burdekin

Feb 5, 2013

SUN PRAIRIE – Jean Louise Burdekin, age 93, passed away at home on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013 with her three daughters and grandson by her side. She was born on Jan. 23, 1920 in Schenectady, NY. She was united in marriage to Harold Burdekin on May 20, 1948. Jean was a graduate of Parson’s School of Design in New...

Philippa Farwell Nichols

Philippa Farwell Nichols

Feb 5, 2013

On February 5, 2013, Philippa (Phippy) Farwell Nichols completed her incredible journey on earth, which began on February 27, 1920. Due to her strong passion for life and of her love of family, her life exceeded doctors’ expectations for her battle with leukemia. Philippa was the daughter of Roy and Frances Farwell of Dodgeville, WI. She was the third...

Jerry R. Hoffer

Jerry R. Hoffer

Feb 3, 2013

MADISON – Jerry R. Hoffer, age 75 of Madison, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013. He was born in Madison on July 9, 1937, the son of August and Hazel (Black) Hoffer. After graduating from Monona Grove High School, Jerry entered into the U.S. Army Reserve. He married Judith Clark on April 15, 1961. Although they would later...

Jerry R. Hoffer

Jerry R. Hoffer

Feb 3, 2013

MADISON – Jerry R. Hoffer, age 75 of Madison, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013. He was born in Madison on July 9, 1937, the son of August and Hazel (Black) Hoffer. After graduating from Monona Grove High School, Jerry entered into the U.S. Army Reserve. He married Judith Clark on April 15, 1961. Although they would later...

David A. Van Zandt

David A. Van Zandt

Feb 2, 2013

JANESVILLE - David A. Van Zandt, age 52, passed away Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, following a brief illness. He was born Oct. 5, 1960, to Mary (Scheir) and Robert Van Zandt in Janesville, WI. David married Lisa Pagel on Aug. 31, 2012. David is survived by his wife, Lisa; his children: Kirk, Kristofer,...

David A. Van Zandt

David A. Van Zandt

Feb 2, 2013

JANESVILLE - David A. Van Zandt, age 52, passed away Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, following a brief illness. He was born Oct. 5, 1960, to Mary (Scheir) and Robert Van Zandt in Janesville, WI. David married Lisa Pagel on Aug. 31, 2012. David is survived by his wife, Lisa; his children: Kirk, Kristofer,...

Debra G. Grigsby

Debra G. Grigsby

Jan 23, 2013

JANESVILLE – Debra G. Grigsby, age 53 passed on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013 at home. She was born Dec. 14, 1959 in Tennessee, the daughter of John and Ruby Davis. Debra is survived by her three children: Cheryl (Tony) Hagen, Jacob Grigsby and Jammie Grigsby all of Janesville; 7 grandchildren: Devon Grigsby, Rae Anne Schiefelbein, Alex Grigsby, Deacon Grigsby,...

Debra G. Grigsby

Debra G. Grigsby

Jan 23, 2013

JANESVILLE – Debra G. Grigsby, age 53 passed on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013 at home. She was born Dec. 14, 1959 in Tennessee, the daughter of John and Ruby Davis. Debra is survived by her three children: Cheryl (Tony) Hagen, Jacob Grigsby and Jammie Grigsby all of Janesville; 7 grandchildren: Devon Grigsby, Rae Anne Schiefelbein, Alex Grigsby, Deacon Grigsby,...

David Erwin Steinke

David Erwin Steinke

Jan 23, 2013

MADISON/JEFFERSON - David E. Steinke, age 60, of Madison and formerly of Jefferson passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. He was born March 25, 1952 in Black River Falls, the son of Erwin and Vivian (Bentley) Steinke. He graduated from Janesville Craig High School, Class of 1970. He drove semi for many...

David Erwin Steinke

David Erwin Steinke

Jan 23, 2013

MADISON/JEFFERSON - David E. Steinke, age 60, of Madison and formerly of Jefferson passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. He was born March 25, 1952 in Black River Falls, the son of Erwin and Vivian (Bentley) Steinke. He graduated from Janesville Craig High School, Class of 1970. He drove semi for many...

Dorothy Mae Hall

Dorothy Mae Hall

Jan 21, 2013

MADISON - Dorothy Mae Hall, age 93, of Madison, passed away peacefully Monday morning, Jan 21, 2013 at Capital Lakes Health Center. She was born on May 24, 1919, in Chicago, IL to her parents Frank & Amelia Miller. Amelia Miller passed away when Dorothy was 6 months old. Ten years later, Dorothy's father remarried Theresa Miller. On June...

Dorothy Mae Hall

Dorothy Mae Hall

Jan 21, 2013

MADISON - Dorothy Mae Hall, age 93, of Madison, passed away peacefully Monday morning, Jan 21, 2013 at Capital Lakes Health Center. She was born on May 24, 1919, in Chicago, IL to her parents Frank & Amelia Miller. Amelia Miller passed away when Dorothy was 6 months old. Ten years later, Dorothy's father remarried Theresa Miller. On June...

Vera Dell Savoie

Vera Dell Savoie

Jan 14, 2013

Janesville - Vera Dell Savoie was born to Fred Paul and Lola Paul on 12/01/1920. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, two brothers, Myron Paul, and Fred (Buddy) Paul, her son Michael Todd Savoie, and her husband Leo Paul Savoie. Vera’s dad, a much respected high school math teacher, died when she was 10 years...

Vera Dell Savoie

Vera Dell Savoie

Jan 14, 2013

Janesville - Vera Dell Savoie was born to Fred Paul and Lola Paul on 12/01/1920. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, two brothers, Myron Paul, and Fred (Buddy) Paul, her son Michael Todd Savoie, and her husband Leo Paul Savoie. Vera’s dad, a much respected high school math teacher, died when she was 10 years...

Joan Agnes Okray

Joan Agnes Okray

Jan 12, 2013

Madison/Janesville - Joan Agnes Okray, age 76 , passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2013 in Madison, WI. She was born on June 8, 1936 in Princeton, WI, the daughter of the late Thomas Wargula and Charlotte Hudziak Wargula. Joan married Robert E. Okray in Wautoma, WI on December 26, 1959. She was a resident of Rock County for...

Jeffrey B. Kuenzi

Jeffrey B. Kuenzi

Jan 12, 2013

MADISON- Jeffrey B. Kuenzi, age 58, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2013 at Meriter Hospital after a long illness with diabetes. He was born in Madison at St. Mary’s Hospital. Jeff will be missed by family and friends. He was the comedian of all times, with many stories to tell. Jeff is survived by his mother, Helen Sanftlen; brother,...

Joan Agnes Okray

Joan Agnes Okray

Jan 12, 2013

Madison/Janesville - Joan Agnes Okray, age 76 , passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2013 in Madison, WI. She was born on June 8, 1936 in Princeton, WI, the daughter of the late Thomas Wargula and Charlotte Hudziak Wargula. Joan married Robert E. Okray in Wautoma, WI on December 26, 1959. She was a resident of Rock County for...