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Elizabeth Gionta Fitchburg
Fitchburg – Elizabeth “Liz”, “Momma G”, “Nanny” Gionta passed away in Madison, WI at the age of 72 on October 23, 2020.
She was born in Brooklyn, NY on May 7, 1948 and lived in North Bellmore, NY until she moved to Fitchburg, WI in 1995.
She is survived by her son, Anthony (Heather) Gionta of Madison, WI; granddaughter, Violet; and sister, Kathleen Hegner of Seaford, NY; and many additional family members and friends (though, if you knew Liz, you...
Fitchburg – Elizabeth “Liz”, “Momma G”, “Nanny” Gionta passed away in Madison, WI at the age of 72 on October 23, 2020.
She was born in Brooklyn, NY on...
MADISON – Philip R. Buzzell, age 68, passed away at his home on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. Buzz was born on December 26, 1951 in Randolph, WI to Leon and Frances (O’Laughlin) Buzzell. He graduated from LaFollette High in 1970. After high school he joined the US Navy and served four years. Returning home, he worked as a machinist but shortly after went to work at Webcrafters running a printing press. After retirement he got an Associates Degree and...
MADISON – Philip R. Buzzell, age 68, passed away at his home on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. Buzz was born on December 26, 1951 in Randolph, WI to Leon and Frances (O’Laughlin)...
Nancee Largen Madison
Nancee R. Largen, age 77, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born on June 20, 1943 in Madison, the daughter of Rudolph and Clara (Johnson) Peterson.
Nancee was a loving wife, mother to three, grandmother of two, and Nana to many more. She will never forget going to visit her sister in California and meeting the love of her life, Walter. They had their first kiss on the Golden Gate Bridge. She always said that is when she knew he was...
Nancee R. Largen, age 77, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born on June 20, 1943 in Madison, the daughter of Rudolph and Clara (Johnson)...
Walton Charles Nelson was born in 1934 and departed in 2020 from Oakwood Village in Madison, WI. There is a saying by Lorraine Peterson that his son Charles Nelson sent him on a card for his 86th birthday before he took off: “Anyone can be cool, but awesome takes practice.” And practice he did all his awesome life, much as he practiced his music.
Walt Nelson was adventurous and even in his last year tried paddle boarding for the first time; in his 70s he learned to surf in...
Walton Charles Nelson was born in 1934 and departed in 2020 from Oakwood Village in Madison, WI. There is a saying by Lorraine Peterson that his son Charles Nelson sent him on a card for his 86th...
MADISON/DEFOREST - Dennis Dale Utecht, 78, formerly of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, October 17th, 2020 at Tender Reflections Assisted Living in DeForest. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Dennis was born July 9th, 1942, in Oshkosh, to the late Clifford and Dorothy (Weigand) Utecht as the fourth of seven children, Clifford Jr. (Sonny), John, Sally, Thomas, Michael and Mary Kay. Upon graduating the 8th grade from Sacred Heart...
MADISON/DEFOREST - Dennis Dale Utecht, 78, formerly of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, October 17th, 2020 at Tender Reflections Assisted Living in DeForest. A...
MADISON - Richard M. “Dick” Lee, age 73, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, WI. Dick was born on September 11, 1947 in Stevens Point, WI, the son of Richard W. Lee and June A. Lee (Lindeman). He was a 1965 graduate of Madison East High School and a member of St. Peter Catholic Church. Dick served in the U.S. Army, including 1 year during the Vietnam War and spent the remainder of his working years as a meat slicer at Oscar...
MADISON - Richard M. “Dick” Lee, age 73, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, WI. Dick was born on September 11, 1947 in Stevens Point, WI, the...
Mable Louise Foss Otto of Madison, WI passed away October 14, 2020 in St. Mary's Hospital at the age of 91. She was born on December 2, 1928 in Emerado, ND to her parents John and Jennie Foss. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Gordon Foss, her sister Dorothy Foss Purdy, and her sister Marian Foss Temple.
She is survived by her son Alan Otto of Madison, WI, her daughter Diana Otto of Largo, FL, and her grandson Alan Otto II of Madison,...
Mable Louise Foss Otto of Madison, WI passed away October 14, 2020 in St. Mary's Hospital at the age of 91. She was born on December 2, 1928 in Emerado, ND to her parents John...
Deborah Cary Fitchburg
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Deborah Eileen “Deb”, “China Doll”, “O.G. Deb”, “Foots” Cary, age 63, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at UW Hospital. She was born on July 26, 1957 in Chicago, IL to Jerry and Bobbie (Barlow) Gibson.
She was an unbreakable mother of three, kind and caring grandmother and great grandmother, strong and dependable sister, and a best friend to many.
She had a colorful personality and aura about her that made...
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Deborah Eileen “Deb”, “China Doll”, “O.G. Deb”, “Foots” Cary, age 63, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at UW Hospital. She was...
WAUNAKEE - Nancy Elaine Hilgendorf, age 86, of Waunakee passed away on October 13, 2020 at Bright Star Senior Living after struggling with Alzheimer’s for 10 years. She was born on July 18, 1934 in Madison, WI to parents Samuel and Jennie (Tortorice) Zini. Nancy grew up in the Bush neighborhood in Madison.
She graduated from Madison Central High School in 1952. She met her husband Roger while working out at the Fish Hatchery and later married him on September 24, 1955 at St....
WAUNAKEE - Nancy Elaine Hilgendorf, age 86, of Waunakee passed away on October 13, 2020 at Bright Star Senior Living after struggling with Alzheimer’s for 10 years. She was born on July 18,...
MADISON - Kenneth B. Schroeder, age 86, passed away on October 13, 2020 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, WI. He was born on March 16, 1934 in Stevens Point, WI to parents Fred and Evelyn (Salzwedel) Schroeder. Ken married the love of his life, Noreen DuFrane on July 7, 1956. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Oshkosh, as well as a Master’s Degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Ken retired from teaching in the Madison Metropolitan School...
MADISON - Kenneth B. Schroeder, age 86, passed away on October 13, 2020 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, WI. He was born on March 16, 1934 in Stevens Point, WI to parents Fred and Evelyn...
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