All Obituaries

Patricia Ann Stone passed away on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg.  Pat Hadaller Stone was born August 29, 1938 in Fond du Lac, WI.  She was the daughter of Herbert and Sylvina “Sally” (Gilgenbach) Hadaller.  Pat attended St. Joseph’s Elementary school and graduated from St. Mary’s Springs Academy in Fond du Lac in 1956. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from Cardinal Stritch College in Milwaukee in 1960. She met...

VERONA – Dorothy L. Hudson, age 78, passed away peacefully on Friday December 7, 2018.  Dorothy was born on November 5, 1940 in Seattle, WA to Hadley and Margaret Tonseth.  She attended Seattle public schools and the University of Washington where she was a member of Sigma Kappa Sorority.  Dorothy married the love of her life, Ken Hudson, on August 26, 1961 in Seattle, WA.  She was a private secretary to the president of several major companies, school secretary,...

VERONA – Arthur B. Bishop, age 48, passed away unexpectedly, due to a heart attack, on Wednesday, December 5, 2018.  Art was born on December 28, 1969 in Royal Oak, MI to William and Mary (Maguire) Bishop.  He grew up in Royal Oak, MI graduating from Kimball High School later BA from Western Michigan University.  Art was a loving and devoted husband; he married his high school sweet heart, Michelle Keinath, on September 19, 1992.  He was the Benefits Administrator...

Madison – Annette M. Loniello, passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at Belmont Nursing Home, surrounded by family.  She was born on November 8, 1955, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Emmanuel and Geraldine (Troia) Loniello. She met the love of her life, Raul E. Castro in 1991.  She is survived by her beloved son, James Donsing and his fiancé, Portia, and her beautiful granddaughter Carli Rose. She is further survived by her mother, Geraldine Thomas; nine siblings,...

Madison - Alvin Lyle “Al” Lemens passed away December 4, 2018.  He is survived by his Father Leland Lemens, Wife Shirley; Siblings:  Wayne (Maureen), Paul (MaryLou), Susan, Teresa (Matt) Stanek, Thomas (Amy), Jim (Kat); Children: Kevin, Ashley (Ian) Hutchins, Alex, Dom (Kala) and Westley; Grandchildren: Wayne, Kai, Kathryn Hutchins and Liliana; Stepchildren:  Arrynn, McKenzy (Mike) and Dustin; many Nieces and Nephews, Aunts, Uncles, in-laws and friends.  He...

Gregory J. Christensen, 56, of Madison, Wisconsin, peacefully passed away on December 1, 2018, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 11, 1962, at Lockbourne Air Force Base, Ohio, the son of John and Elaine (Greiman) Christensen of College Springs, Iowa. He was one of four children. He served in the United States Army and graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in mechanical engineering in 1988. On December 29, 1990, he married Peggy Sue Peterson in Albia,...

DeForest-Raymond “Ray” J. Ruegsegger, age 77, passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at the Columbia Health Care Center in Wyocena, one day short of his 57 year wedding anniversary. He was born on June 4, 1941 in Madison, WI, the son of Ernest and Mary (Farr) Ruegsegger. At the age of 12, Ray went to live and work with the Warren Breggeman family.  After graduating from high school, he worked for his dad at Ruegsegger Carpentry.  When his father passed away, Ray went...

WINDSOR- Carol Doris Bruegger, age 84, passed away at home unexpectedly on December 1, 2018. She was born on April 27, 1934 in Monroe, WI, the daughter of Weldon and Caroline (Strang) Harrington. She married Robert D. Bruegger on July 8, 1951 and together enjoyed 62 years of married until his passing in 2017. Carol worked for 30 years as a bookkeeper for various companies. She loved sewing, playing games, watching the Hallmark channel and spending lots of time with her grandchildren. She...

Rio- Laura S. Taff, age 88, passed away peacefully after a 7 year battle with Alzheimer’s on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at her home.  She was born on July 26, 1930 in Monroe, WI, the daughter of Chester L. and Catherine (Woodman) Stauffacher.  She attained a Bachelor’s of Science and Master’s Degree in nursing, from the University of Wisconsin School of Nursing, Madison.  Laura was united in marriage to James F. “Jim” Taff on July 8, 1951 in...

Windsor - Betty J. Holmes, age 91, passed away November 29, 2018 at the Skaalen Home in  Stoughton, Wis. Betty was born in Evansville, Wis. on April 20, 1927 to Warren and Myrtle (Furseth) Brown. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church.  She attended Evansville public schools, graduating in 1945 as valedictorian of the class. She attended St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN.  Upon her return to Evansville, she worked as Office Manager at Baker...