Obituaries

Briar D. Herron

Briar D. Herron

Sep 26, 2011

MADISON - Briar D. Herron, age 38, entered into heaven Monday, Sept 26, 2011. He was born April 14, 1973 in Madison. Briar loved movies, music, restoring cars and spending time with his children. He is survived by his sons, Briar A. Herron (18) and Kaleb Herron (15); his mother, Karla; brother, Russell; and father, Terry all of Madison;...

Briar D. Herron

Briar D. Herron

Sep 26, 2011

MADISON - Briar D. Herron, age 38, entered into heaven Monday, Sept 26, 2011. He was born April 14, 1973 in Madison. Briar loved movies, music, restoring cars and spending time with his children. He is survived by his sons, Briar A. Herron (18) and Kaleb Herron (15); his mother, Karla; brother, Russell; and father, Terry all of Madison;...

Alma L. Somersett

Alma L. Somersett

Sep 26, 2011

MADISON – Alma L. Somersett, age 79 entered into eternal life on Monday, Sept. 26, 2011 at the HospiceCare Center, surrounded by her family. Alma was an avid reader, crafter and loved spending quality time with family and friends. She worked over 20 years at Dodge County Mental Health Center in Juneau as a CNA and later for Independent...

Hallie Lou Blum

Hallie Lou Blum

Sep 21, 2011

MADISON - Hallie Lou Blum, age 94, passed away peacefully on Sept. 21, 2011. Her kind, cheerful, and uplifting presence will be remembered by all. She leaves a legacy of compassionate, committed action for us to carry forward. Hallie Lou dedicated her life to helping others. She was born and raised in Madison, and was active in student government...

Hallie Lou Blum

Hallie Lou Blum

Sep 21, 2011

MADISON - Hallie Lou Blum, age 94, passed away peacefully on Sept. 21, 2011. Her kind, cheerful, and uplifting presence will be remembered by all. She leaves a legacy of compassionate, committed action for us to carry forward. Hallie Lou dedicated her life to helping others. She was born and raised in Madison, and was active in student government...

Alma C. Becker

Alma C. Becker

Sep 19, 2011

Janesville - Alma C. Becker died on September 19, 2011 at Mercy Hospital and Trauma Center, Janesville, WI. Alma was born on June 22,1918; the ninth of twelve children of Frederick August Tegtmeier and Lydia Sophia Tegtmeier (nee Bicknese), on their farm in Itasca, Illinois. She made the transition to eternal life which began at her baptism on July...

Alma C. Becker

Alma C. Becker

Sep 19, 2011

Janesville - Alma C. Becker died on September 19, 2011 at Mercy Hospital and Trauma Center, Janesville, WI. Alma was born on June 22,1918; the ninth of twelve children of Frederick August Tegtmeier and Lydia Sophia Tegtmeier (nee Bicknese), on their farm in Itasca, Illinois. She made the transition to eternal life which began at her baptism on July...

Glenn R. Oestreich

Glenn R. Oestreich

Sep 17, 2011

SUN PRAIRIE – Glenn R. “Pete” Oestreich, age 95, died Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011 at Sterling House Assisted Living in Sun Prairie. He was born in Clark County, Wis., on Jan. 21, 1916. He married Birdine Meacham on Aug. 6, 1941. He spent his early life farming and then became a carpenter. He was a member of Sun Prairie...

Glenn R. Oestreich

Glenn R. Oestreich

Sep 17, 2011

SUN PRAIRIE – Glenn R. “Pete” Oestreich, age 95, died Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011 at Sterling House Assisted Living in Sun Prairie. He was born in Clark County, Wis., on Jan. 21, 1916. He married Birdine Meacham on Aug. 6, 1941. He spent his early life farming and then became a carpenter. He was a member of Sun Prairie...

Colin M. Robertson

Colin M. Robertson

Sep 13, 2011

Colin M. Robertson of Madison, age 90, died Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011, at 9:15 a.m. at the Peter and Ellen Johnson Hospice Residence Center. He was born Aug. 11, 1921, in suburban New York (Tuckahoe), the son of John and Nelle Robertson. He graduated from Scarsdale, N.Y., High School in 1939. He was in private veterinary practice in South...

Colin M. Robertson

Colin M. Robertson

Sep 13, 2011

Colin M. Robertson of Madison, age 90, died Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011, at 9:15 a.m. at the Peter and Ellen Johnson Hospice Residence Center. He was born Aug. 11, 1921, in suburban New York (Tuckahoe), the son of John and Nelle Robertson. He graduated from Scarsdale, N.Y., High School in 1939. He was in private veterinary practice in South...

Randy A. Habram

Randy A. Habram

Sep 12, 2011

WEST BEND – Randy A. Habram, age 52 of West Bend, lost his battle following his fourth liver transplant at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madisonon Monday, Sept. 12, 2011. He was born Dec. 7, 1958, the son of George and Diane (Kirst) Habram. Randy was a strong man, returning to work after each transplant, keeping his spirits...

Randy A. Habram

Randy A. Habram

Sep 12, 2011

WEST BEND – Randy A. Habram, age 52 of West Bend, lost his battle following his fourth liver transplant at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madisonon Monday, Sept. 12, 2011. He was born Dec. 7, 1958, the son of George and Diane (Kirst) Habram. Randy was a strong man, returning to work after each transplant, keeping his spirits...

Richard G. Jessup

Richard G. Jessup

Sep 6, 2011

MADISON – Richard “Dick” Jessup, age 60 of Madison, passed away after a short battle with lung cancer on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011 at the HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg, surrounded by his immediate family. He was born Dec. 14, 1950 in Portage, Wisconsin, the son of Harold and Nell (Jerome) Jessup. He graduated from Portage High School in 1969...

Richard G. Jessup

Richard G. Jessup

Sep 6, 2011

MADISON – Richard “Dick” Jessup, age 60 of Madison, passed away after a short battle with lung cancer on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011 at the HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg, surrounded by his immediate family. He was born Dec. 14, 1950 in Portage, Wisconsin, the son of Harold and Nell (Jerome) Jessup. He graduated from Portage High School in 1969...

Andrew Robert Hartman

Andrew Robert Hartman

Sep 4, 2011

Janesville-Hartman, Andrew Robert, age 29 of Janesville died on Saturday September 4th 2011. Andy was born on April 8th 1982 the son of Rick and Patti Hartman. Andrew graduated from Parker High School Class of 2000. Andrew was briefly a CNA, and then worked various production jobs. Andy loved to go fishing and to play the guitar. He could...

Andrew Robert Hartman

Andrew Robert Hartman

Sep 4, 2011

Janesville-Hartman, Andrew Robert, age 29 of Janesville died on Saturday September 4th 2011. Andy was born on April 8th 1982 the son of Rick and Patti Hartman. Andrew graduated from Parker High School Class of 2000. Andrew was briefly a CNA, and then worked various production jobs. Andy loved to go fishing and to play the guitar. He could...

Margie E. Arbegust

Margie E. Arbegust

Sep 1, 2011

MUSCODA - Margie E. Arbegust, age 84, of Muscoda, passed away on Sept. 1, 2011, at the Don and Marilyn HospiceCare Center. She was born on Nov. 19, 1926, in Manchester, Iowa, the daughter of William and Ula Manson. She married Donald Arbegust on Jan. 9, 1946, in Manchester, Iowa. Margie farmed with her husband Don, worked at Collins...

Margie E. Arbegust

Margie E. Arbegust

Sep 1, 2011

MUSCODA - Margie E. Arbegust, age 84, of Muscoda, passed away on Sept. 1, 2011, at the Don and Marilyn HospiceCare Center. She was born on Nov. 19, 1926, in Manchester, Iowa, the daughter of William and Ula Manson. She married Donald Arbegust on Jan. 9, 1946, in Manchester, Iowa. Margie farmed with her husband Don, worked at Collins...

Diana Elizabeth Calderon Portillo

Diana Elizabeth Calderon Portillo

Sep 1, 2011

LODI/MADISON - Diana Elizabeth Calderon-Portillo, age 28, of Lodi and formerly of Madison, died unexpectedly on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1905 W. Beltline Highway, Madison on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011, at 11 a.m. with burial to follow in Resurrection Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held at...