All Obituaries

DEFOREST - Joyce D. Mellor, age 93, went to be with Jesus on Sunday, February 17, 2019 at Prairie Gardens in Sun Prairie. Joyce Darlene Mellor was born January 15, 1926 in Polk County, Wisconsin, to parents Henry and Edna (Christiansen) Anderson. She was united in marriage on November 16, 1946 to Edwin Roland Mellor. Joyce worked for Cuna as an office clerk for many years. She then worked with her husband in his landscaping business and garden center. She had a green thumb and loved flower...

DeForest – Thelma Janet Stronach, age 96, passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2019, at the Columbia Health Care Center in Wyocena, WI. She was born in Windsor, WI, on February, 20, 1922, the daughter of Eneval and Unette (Hermanson) Haug. She was united in marriage to George Stronach on June 21, 1947, in North Leeds. Thelma was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. She was a very active member of Christ Lutheran Church, especially the annual Lutefisk dinner. Thelma enjoyed spending...

Madison – Kathy A. (Schwarz) Sauer, age 63, passed away unexpectedly on Friday February 15, 2019.  She was born April 5, 1955 in Madison, to James and Betty (DeHaven) Schwarz. Kathy loved cats, and she loved shopping Avon.  She was a kind soul who loved her family and everyone in her life, even on their worst day.  She always had a smile on her face, and never forgot anyone’s birthday.  Even though Kathy struggled with mental health issues, she maintained a...

Madison - Lawrence Hitch passed away on February 15, 2019 at Heritage Memory Care in Middleton, Wisconsin. Larry was born on January 10, 1941, in Cleveland, Ohio. He graduated from Garfield Heights High School and went on to Kent State University earning his undergraduate degree in English/Education. He earned his master’s degree in English with an assistantship from Colorado State University in Fort Collins. While working on his PhD at Eastern Michigan in Ypsilanti, Larry decided to...

Madison, WI / Tucson, AZ – Royden E. Tull, III, age 76, passed away at his home on Thursday, February 14, 2019.  Roy was born on August 20, 1942 in Rockford, IL to Royden, Jr. and Mary (McGlauchlin) Tull.  He grew up in Beloit. After graduating from high school he enlisted in the U S Navy.  After being discharged from the navy he enrolled at U W Madison, graduating with a BS in Biology.  Roy married the love of his life, Barbara Swan, on April 21, 1979 in...

Madison – Lillian M. Schroeder, age 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Heritage Senior Living in Monona. She was born in Waunakee, WI, on September, 28, 1932, the daughter of Louis and Elizabeth (Maly) Theis. Lillian was a loving and dedicated mother to her children and grandchildren. She was a devout Catholic her entire life and was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church in Madison. Lillian is survived by her daughter, Lori Connor; her two sons, Kevin and...

Madison – Audrey Ellen Faulkner, age 87, passed away on February 13, 2019. She was born on September 8, 1931 in Waukesha, Wisconsin, the daughter of Edward and Elizabeth (Rankin) Connell. She married Austin Hayes “Augie” Faulkner on February 7, 1953 and together they ran The Edgewater Hotel for many decades. Audrey was also very involved in her community. Audrey is survived by her two children, Barbara Ellen Faulkner and Austin Scott (Lynne) Faulkner, her two...

MADISON – Homer D. Butteris, age 84, reunited with his wife on Monday, February 11, 2019.  Homer was born on September 15, 1934 in Dodgeville, WI to Alvin and Nora Butteris.  He enlisted in the US Army during the Korean War.  Homer enjoyed German shepherds, riding his motorcycle and camping with his wife. Homer is survived by several nieces and nephews and a special great niece, Reyne Priske.  He is preceded in death by his wife; six siblings; and niece Holly...

Madison/Sun Prairie - Coletta M. Niemann, age 92, passed away on February 11, 2019 at her home in Sun Prairie surrounded by her family. She was raised by Frank and Jakobine Back. Coletta was a lifelong Madison resident, graduating from East High School in 1944. She was united in marriage to Robert Niemann and their storybook union lasted 70 years until his passing in 2018.  She was devoted to her home and children. Coletta was well known by family and friends for her homemade...

MADISON – Idelle A. Wilcox, age 88, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2019 at the Villa at Middleton Village, after a brief illness. She was born December 14, 1930 in Stoughton, WI to parents, Howard and Beatrice (Johnson) Swan. Idelle married Donald R. “Don” Wilcox on May 29, 1954 and together they made their home on the Northside of Madison. Idelle was a wonderful homemaker, who loved her family. She enjoyed oil painting and spending time with her animals. She will be...