Obituaries

Lavonne Ann Leitzke

Lavonne Ann Leitzke

Apr 8, 2012

DEERFIELD – LaVonne Ann (Mathison) Leitzke, age 77. The Deer came at 12:40 Easter Sunday, April 8, 2012. She was born on December 17, 1934 in Madison, the daughter of Paul and Esther (Bohn) Mathison. Upon graduating from East High School, she worked at Manchesters and the Wisconsin Telephone Company. She met Marvin Leitzke while working at the telephone...

Dennis K. Prochaska

Dennis K. Prochaska

Apr 3, 2012

CROSS PLAINS - Dennis Keith Prochaska “Potts”, age 63, died on Tuesday, April 3, 2012, after a long illness. “Potts” was born on June 11, 1948 in Dodgeville. He grew up in Mazomanie and Cross Plains and graduated from Middleton High School in 1967. After working as a meat cutter, he bought Tubby and Milly’s Bar in Cross Plains,...

Dennis K. Prochaska

Dennis K. Prochaska

Apr 3, 2012

CROSS PLAINS - Dennis Keith Prochaska “Potts”, age 63, died on Tuesday, April 3, 2012, after a long illness. “Potts” was born on June 11, 1948 in Dodgeville. He grew up in Mazomanie and Cross Plains and graduated from Middleton High School in 1967. After working as a meat cutter, he bought Tubby and Milly’s Bar in Cross Plains,...

Ralph K. O'Brien

Ralph K. O'Brien

Mar 31, 2012

MADISON - Ralph K. O'Brien, age 85, of Madison, passed away on Saturday, March 31, 2012, at St. Mary’s Hospital after a brief illness. Ralph was born Dec. 30, 1927, the son of Arthur and Eula O'Brien. He graduated from Edgewood High School in 1944. He then went on to serve two years in the U.S. Navy serving in...

Ralph K. O'Brien

Ralph K. O'Brien

Mar 31, 2012

MADISON - Ralph K. O'Brien, age 85, of Madison, passed away on Saturday, March 31, 2012, at St. Mary’s Hospital after a brief illness. Ralph was born Dec. 30, 1927, the son of Arthur and Eula O'Brien. He graduated from Edgewood High School in 1944. He then went on to serve two years in the U.S. Navy serving in...

George J Hendricks

George J Hendricks

Mar 30, 2012

Neenah/Madison- George Joseph Hendricks, 64, passed away on March 30, 2012 with his wife and daughter by his side, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on December 1, 1947 to George and Christina (Kelley) Hendricks. George spent much of his early life with his grandmother Mary and beloved uncle “Doty” on their farm in rural Prairie...

George J Hendricks

George J Hendricks

Mar 30, 2012

Neenah/Madison- George Joseph Hendricks, 64, passed away on March 30, 2012 with his wife and daughter by his side, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on December 1, 1947 to George and Christina (Kelley) Hendricks. George spent much of his early life with his grandmother Mary and beloved uncle “Doty” on their farm in rural Prairie...

Evelyn Marlene Otis

Evelyn Marlene Otis

Mar 30, 2012

Marshall- Evelyn Marlene Otis, age 68, of Marshall passed away at home on Friday, March 30, 2012. Evelyn was born September 21, 1943 in Fort Dodge IA to Clifford and Helen (Kiefer) Otis. The family returned to Wisconsin in 1948 eventually moving to Madison. She attended East High School. Her marriage to John Flahavan in 1961 produced three sons....

Evelyn Marlene Otis

Evelyn Marlene Otis

Mar 30, 2012

Marshall- Evelyn Marlene Otis, age 68, of Marshall passed away at home on Friday, March 30, 2012. Evelyn was born September 21, 1943 in Fort Dodge IA to Clifford and Helen (Kiefer) Otis. The family returned to Wisconsin in 1948 eventually moving to Madison. She attended East High School. Her marriage to John Flahavan in 1961 produced three sons....

Marie L. Lamore

Marie L. Lamore

Mar 29, 2012

Madison - Marie L. Lamore, age 92, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2012 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg. She was born February 5, 1920 the daughter of Walter and Jeantette (Piersdorf) Reineke in Madison, Wisconsin. She married Howard LaMore in Madison. Marie worked for Demco Industries in Deforest as well as the American Cancer Society. Marie is survived by...

Marie L. Lamore

Marie L. Lamore

Mar 29, 2012

Madison - Marie L. Lamore, age 92, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2012 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg. She was born February 5, 1920 the daughter of Walter and Jeantette (Piersdorf) Reineke in Madison, Wisconsin. She married Howard LaMore in Madison. Marie worked for Demco Industries in Deforest as well as the American Cancer Society. Marie is survived by...

Cheryl Lynn Gray

Cheryl Lynn Gray

Mar 29, 2012

Madison – Cheryl Lynn Gray, age 62, passed away on Thursday, March 29th, 2012, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg after a long illness. She was born March 12, 1950 in Madison, WI, the daughter of Ralph and Joanne (Gier) O’Brien. Cheryl graduated from West High in 1968. She then went on to cosmetology school and worked as a homemaker...

Cheryl Lynn Gray

Cheryl Lynn Gray

Mar 29, 2012

Madison – Cheryl Lynn Gray, age 62, passed away on Thursday, March 29th, 2012, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg after a long illness. She was born March 12, 1950 in Madison, WI, the daughter of Ralph and Joanne (Gier) O’Brien. Cheryl graduated from West High in 1968. She then went on to cosmetology school and worked as a homemaker...

John Lengjak

John Lengjak

Mar 27, 2012

Monroe/Beloit – John Lengjak age 89 of Monroe, formerly of Beloit, died Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. He was born October 4, 1922 in Oliver, Pennsylvania to Mr. and Mrs. Michael and Elizabeth (Hromluk) Lengjak. He graduated from North Union High School before serving in the U.S. Army during World War II. John...

John Lengjak

John Lengjak

Mar 27, 2012

Monroe/Beloit – John Lengjak age 89 of Monroe, formerly of Beloit, died Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. He was born October 4, 1922 in Oliver, Pennsylvania to Mr. and Mrs. Michael and Elizabeth (Hromluk) Lengjak. He graduated from North Union High School before serving in the U.S. Army during World War II. John...

Juantia Anthony - Carter

Juantia Anthony - Carter

Mar 18, 2012

MADISON, WIS. - Juanita Anthony-Carter, 70, passed from this life into God’s hands on Sunday, March 18, 2012 at home. Juanita was born Aug. 4, 1941 in Gary, Indiana, the daughter of Willie Davidson and Dora Booey. She grew up in Gary and attended Roosevelt High School. For many years, she was a member of Spirit of Love Missionary...

Juantia Anthony - Carter

Juantia Anthony - Carter

Mar 18, 2012

MADISON, WIS. - Juanita Anthony-Carter, 70, passed from this life into God’s hands on Sunday, March 18, 2012 at home. Juanita was born Aug. 4, 1941 in Gary, Indiana, the daughter of Willie Davidson and Dora Booey. She grew up in Gary and attended Roosevelt High School. For many years, she was a member of Spirit of Love Missionary...

Donald T. Stevens

Donald T. Stevens

Mar 10, 2012

MADISON WIS./ROCKFORD - Donald T. Stevens passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 10, 2012 at Oakwood Retirement Center in Madison, Wis. He was born March 15, 1918 on the family farm in Manchester Township to Raymond and Lizzie (Cutter) Stevens. He attended Center School in Manchester Township and Belvidere High School. Don served as a Staff Sergeant and Drill...

Donald T. Stevens

Donald T. Stevens

Mar 10, 2012

MADISON WIS./ROCKFORD - Donald T. Stevens passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 10, 2012 at Oakwood Retirement Center in Madison, Wis. He was born March 15, 1918 on the family farm in Manchester Township to Raymond and Lizzie (Cutter) Stevens. He attended Center School in Manchester Township and Belvidere High School. Don served as a Staff Sergeant and Drill...

Sr. Annacile Kees

Sr. Annacile Kees

Mar 9, 2012

MADISON - Sr. Annacile Kees, age 78 of Madison, passed away at home on Friday, March 9, 2012. She was born at home in St. John, Wis. on Sept. 3, 1933, the daughter of Michael and Clara (Popp) Kees. She was one of 17 children in a close, loving family. Sr. Annacile professed her vows as a Sister of...