All Obituaries

  Madison – Betty May Korth, age 75, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2019.  Betty was born on June 4, 1944 in Algoma, WI to Willie and Marvel Korth.  She graduated from Algoma High School and then relocated to Madison to attend Madison Business College.  Betty worked at Knowledge Unlimited as a bookkeeper/secretary for many years.  After retirement she was able to pursue traveling in many beautiful countries.  Betty was very active in her...

Verona-Thomas “Tom” W. Kelley, 77, passed away peacefully at Agrace Hospice Care, Madison surrounded by his loving wife and family.  He was born on July 20, 1941 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, the son of Elizabeth Edith Mullins and Elmer Joseph Kelley.   Tom’s life work and passion was education. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1959. Tom received a Bachelor of Science degree in education from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. He went on to...

VERONA - Helen Mary (Leibfried) Krohn, 92, passed away peacefully at Agrace HospiceCare on Saturday, June 22, 2019. Helen was born in rural Lancaster, WI to Walter and Catherine (Reynolds) Leibfried on February 12, 1927. She graduated from Lancaster High School in 1943. Helen was united in marriage to Donovan Krohn on August 27, 1949 at St. Clements in Lancaster. They farmed for six years near Lancaster before moving to Verona in 1956. Helen waitressed for many years at the Eagles Nest...

MADISON – Marian L. Langfoss, age 90, died on Saturday, June 22, 2019. She was born August 19, 1928 in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, to William and Helen Greenwood. She married Stanley G. Langfoss on December 12, 1953.   Marian will always be remembered for her dedication and devotion to her three children. She also took great pride in her five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Her legacy of love will remain with us and the countless people she touched...

MADISON - Elaine A. Herritz, age 89, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at Sage Meadow Senior Living Center in Middleton, WI. She was born in Hayward on October 15, 1929, a daughter of Harvey Emery and Mary Kludt. On October 26, 1949, she united into marriage to the love of her life, Virgil R. Herritz. Elaine worked at Oscar Mayer as an Assembly Line Worker for 42 years and continued to volunteer and represent Oscar Mayer even into retirement. Elaine loved playing zap dice game,...

DEFOREST- John A. Thompson, age 92, died peacefully on June 18, 2019, one year to the day of his wife’s passing, at Parkside Assisted Living in DeForest. He was born in the Town of Windsor on October 28, 1926, the son of Louis and Ella (Lewison) Thompson. He graduated from DeForest High School in 1944. After high school, John enlisted in the U.S. Navy in February of 1945. He served in the South Pacific and in occupied Japan, until his honorable discharge in July of 1946. He met...

Stoughton-William (Bill) Edward Schultz passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 17, 2019 at his home in Stoughton. Bill was born Feb 21, 1951 to Mary & Ray E Schultz. As children, his older brother Ray took pride in being the only one allowed to beat him up (as needed)—no one else would get away with it if they tried! He was a 1969 graduate of Madison East High School, attended Madison Business College, and a long-time resident of the East Side. Bill retired from Ohio Medical...

Madison – Donald Long passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2019. He was born in 1932, the third of seven children born to Arthur and Cynthia Long. He grew up in Madison and graduated from West High School in 1950. He then spent four years in the Navy with tours on various islands. Following that he was a patrol officer with the Madison Police Department for over 30 years. During that time he was married to Lorraine Menning and became the father of 3 children. He also became a grandfather...

Madison- Sandra K. Burchette, age 75, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Serenity Home in DeForest.  She was born on June 30, 1943 in Madison, WI the daughter of Robert and Margaret (Longfield) Burchette.  Sandy retired from the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation after 18 years.  Sandy loved gambling, playing cards and her favorite game was BINGO.  She enjoyed traveling with the friends to casinos.  She also loved going out to eat, dancing and...

Sun Prairie- Letty Jean Melchor, age 44, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, June 15, 2019.  She was born on February 2, 1975 in Kenosha, WI, the daughter of Olga Cardenas and Hector Melchor.  She graduated from Madison East High School and attended MATC.  She worked at Northport Apartments teaching computer classes to kids in the area.  She also worked for the Department of Motor Vehicles for several years. Letty loved the Dallas Cowboys and watching all...