All Obituaries

WINDSOR – Gerald “Gary” Allen Massey, age 83, passed from this life on November 21, 2019, after a long and determined battle with a variety of health issues.  Gary was born on February 24, 1936, in Dodgeville, to the late William “Allan” Massey and Helen (Adler) Massey.  He graduated as salutatorian of his Barneveld high School class in 1953, and yes, as Gary recalled, there were more than two students in the class.  He attended what was then...

MARSHALL/MADISON – Keith L. Brassington, age 71, passed away at his home on Saturday, November 29, 2019.  Keith was born on January 3, 1948 in Madison, WI to Lloyd and Elaine (Hauglen) Brassington.  He grew up on the north side of Madison and attended East High.  Keith was an accomplished mechanic and also an avid outdoorsman, building and repairing fishing rods.  He also worked a number of years in the logging industry and his latter years, Keith worked in a bait...

Madison – Violet Eleanor Reiser, “Vi” or “Gramma Grizz”, age 99, passed away Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019 due to numerous health issues.  Born February 9, 1920, Vi was the daughter of Nels and Ellen (Anderson) Johnson of Alma Center, WI. After attending beauty school and obtaining her beauticians license, Vi operated a hair salon out of her home while at the same time working for the State of Wisconsin for 15 years.  Her last hair appointment was at 82...

Verona - Robert ( Bob ) Harland Kleinfeldt, age 89, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2019.  Bob was born April 21, 1930 in Kenosha, Wisconsin to Valeska  ( Kuhn ) and Cornelius Kleinfeldt.  He grew up in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin and graduated from Fond du Lac High School in 1948.  Following his graduation, Bob enlisted in the United States Army where he served as a light weapons infantryman at Fort Sill, Oklahoma and from which he was honorably discharged as Sergeant...

Madison- Jon Jacob Sanger, age 53, was born on March 29, 1966, to Jack Sanger and Betty Seely. He went to be with the lord unexpectedly on December 3, 2019. Jon was a great man who loved his children and grandchildren. He had a huge heart of gold. He would give anyone the shirt off his back. He was always the protector of his family and friends. Jon has left behind his beloved children, Jacob (Tina) Sanger, Justin (Jenna) Higgins, and Jessica (Cameron) Sanger; seven precious grandchildren,...

Madison - Joel Skornicka died unexpectedly on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at the age of 82.  Joel was born on January 29, 1937 in Green Bay, WI, the son of Lester and Emma Jean (Hansen) Skornicka. He is survived by his children, Christopher of Ft. Myers Beach, FL, and Jennifer Rewey (Steve) of Edina, MN; his grandchildren, Grace and Nicholas Rewey; his former wife, Carol Nechrony Skornicka; and his longtime friend, Bonnie Cleary. Joel attended Green Bay public schools, graduating from...

Madison – Hans J. Roth, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2019, at the age of 78 from complications of diabetes. He was born on October 22, 1941 in Forchheim, Germany and came to the US in 1952 with his parents, Ernst and Bertha Roth. After attending High School in Madison, he joined the Army in 1960. While stationed in Germany Hans met his wife Brigitte. They returned to the US in 1963. Hans worked for Madison Metro for over 30 years and retired in 2004.   Hans is...

Blue Mounds/Verona – Kari K. Miller, age 63, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at her home.  She was born on October 3, 1956 in Madison, daughter of Everett and Mildred (Schmid) Stiemke.  Kari graduated from Lakeland High School, Minocqua and attended Capri Cosmetology School in Madison.  She was united in marriage to Christopher Miller on August 13, 1983 in Madison.  Kari worked as a cosmetologist for many years.  Most recently she was...

MADISON – Luna “Lunakins” Skii Ropele, age 7, gained her angel wings on Monday, November 18, 2019. Luna was born on October 4, 2012 in Monroe, WI to Dominique “Nikkie” Ropele and Giavonni Reynolds. Luna was a happy girl; her smile was infectious and could light up a room. She loved “snuggle, snuggle time”, 80’s music; especially Queen and the movie Moana. Most of the time Luna could be found wearing glitter and sparkles, that’s what fit...

Westport- Adeline “Jane” Rastas, age 86, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg.  She was born in 1933 to Louella and Andreas Rosell in Cambridge, MN.  Jane graduated from Willmar High School and St. Cloud State.  She taught for one year in Albert Lea, MN and worked for Sears West Town for 32 years.  She is survived by her four children:  Carolyn (Victor), John (Mary), Major Paul USAF Retired (Joanne) and Christine...