Obituaries

Joyce M. Poole, 76, of Fort Atkinson, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. Joyce was born on July 6, 1944 in Wisconsin Rapids, daughter of the late Ervin Fosberg and Lola (Heines) Fosberg Morrow. She had been employed at…

MADISON - Mary M. Bean, age 84, of Madison, passed away on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. Many who knew her remember her calm demeanor, good humor, creativity, and wit. Her meticulous planning meant she could relax and allow events to…

MADISON - Joanne Smith, age 90, of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020. She was born on Dec. 16, 1929, in Madison, the daughter of Raymond and Thelma (Ness) Fitzsimmons. Joanne graduated from Madison East High School in…

MOUNT HOREB, Wis. - It is with great sadness to announce that Nancy Carol Braun, age 64, of Mount Horeb, Wis., passed away on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, from breast cancer. Nancy was born and grew up in Algoma, Wis.…

Veronica “Ronnie” Walder, age 98, was brought to Heaven under the wings of angels to be with God on November 27, 2020. She was born on March 4, 1922 in Canada the daughter of Rogus and Julia (Yoner) Weichert.  She…

Max J. Fink, 91, of Belmont, Wisconsin, died on Friday, November 27, 2020 at Southwest Health Center, Platteville. A private family mass will be held at St. Philomena Catholic Church, Belmont. Fr. Michael Tarigopula will officiate. Burial will be at…

Elizabeth E. "Beth" Sheehan, age of East Dubuque, IL, passed away Friday, November 27, 2020 at Unity Point Health in Dubuque, Iowa. She was born on September 20, 1951, in Lancaster, the daughter of Robert and Agnes (Brawnes) Maahs.  Beth…

James LeRoy Vickio, age 87, formerly of the Milwaukee area, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, at his residence at The Waterford at Fitchburg. Jim was born on Oct. 27, 1933, in South…

John Hillis Sr., age 82, of Merrimac, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, at Pine Villa Assisted Living. Born on April 26, 1938, in Oregon, Wis., John was the son of Leonard Folsom Hillis and Eunice Rosabelle (Garvoille) Hillis.…

Jacqueline Kyla-Faith Bowser, age 18, of Stoughton, passed away on Monday, Nov. 23, 2020 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on March 8, 2002, in Redding, Calif., the daughter of John and Tina (Miller) Bowser. Jacqueline graduated…

Denise J. Spangler, age 62, passed away of natural causes at her home on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020. She was born on Aug. 18, 1958. She graduated from Watertown high school in 1976. Denise graduated from MATC with a degree…

Paul W. Kolberg, age 75, of Madison, Wis. passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020, at St. Mary's Hospital. He was born on Sept. 25, 1945, in Madison, Wis. the son of Clifford and Verabelle "Vee" (Baumann) Kolberg. Paul graduated…

Eleanor Rose Necklen, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Nov. 24, 2020, in Madison, Wis., the daughter of Robert Necklen and Katherine (Rauterkus) Necklen. Eleanor was loved…

Leroy Rathert passed away Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020, at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born Oct. 23, 1924, the son of Hugo Rathert and Angela (Schierl) Rathert. His early years were spent with various family near Hayton, Wis., and Milwaukee, Wis.…

George "Dutch" Durnford, lived a long, extraordinary life and passed away peacefully of natural causes on Nov. 25, 2020, at Oakwood Prairie Ridge, Madison, Wis. "Each of us living will have our day, we know not when, nor do we…

Caryl Farrell, age 97 passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020. She was born on April 24, 1923 in Madison, WI the daughter of Francis and Erma (Scott) Maher. Caryl graduated from Oregon High School and continued her education at…

Bernard D. “Bernie” Gust, age 69, of Dodgeville, died on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Bloomfield HCR following a brief battle with Pancreatic Cancer.

Elsie E. Virtue, 77, of Platteville, Wisconsin, died on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at UW-Hospital, Madison. 

Christina Sue Walton was born on Thursday, February 10th, 1977 to biological parents William Eugene Swisher JR and Annette Swisher at Lee Memorial Hospital in Dowagiac, MI 49047 with the bio name of Chasity Sue Swisher.

Randy Benjammin Young, age 32, of Baraboo, WI, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020.

Jordan Kamenick, age 22, of Lacrosse, Wisconsin, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020.

Marilyn Elmer, age 91 passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at the New Glarus Home.

Fred Landon Decker, age 94, of McFarland, passed away on Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, in his home with family by his side. He was born on June 7, 1926, in Spring Green, Wis., the son of Fred and Eva (Landon) Decker.

Ruth C. Mahling, age 101, of Madison, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020, at Evansville Manor. She was born on Jan. 27, 1919, in Rock Springs, Wis., the daughter of Charles and Minna (Knoop) Mittelstaedt.