All Obituaries

Verona, WI - Gerald Haft, age 90, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, February 21, 2020. Gerald was born on April 20, 1929, in Sheboygan, WI, the son of Everett and Agnes (Scanlon). Gerry lived a rich and full life. He was a graduate of Sheboygan North High School in 1947 from which he worked on the Great Lakes for two years before attending U.W. Madison where he received his BS degree in Mechanical Engineering. He went on to a long career as an engineer and research manager for...

MADISON, WI – Michael Karas, age 68, passed away at Agrace Hospice, with his wife at his side, on Wednesday, February 19, 2020.  Michael fought a hard and courageous battle with Leukemia and other complications.  He was born on March 16, 1951 in Rochester, PA to Mitter and Ann (Seltz) Karas.  Michael grew up in Hopewell Township, PA and graduated from Hopewell High School.  He went on to play basketball at Wichita State University and graduated with a BA. ...

Madison - Toby E. Sherry, age 92, passed away on Feb. 18, 2020 at Capitol Lakes Assisted Living.  He was born on October 30, 1927 to Dora (Sime) and Harold Sherry in Milwaukee, WI. Toby moved to Madison as a child and attended Lakewood School and Wisconsin High. He served in the Navy during World War II,  and after his service went on to  graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.  In 1952, he married Margaret "Peggy" DesRochers, and they raised four...

Ebert, Ruth A. (Quale) MADISON - Ruth Ann Ebert, age 86 passed away Tuesday Feb 18, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 21, 1933 in Madison, WI. The daughter of Olney & Helen Quale, she was the second of three children. She attended Lowell Grade School & Madison East High School Class of 1951. She attended UW Whitewater Teachers College and MATC. She was united in marriage to Russel R. Ebert on March 19, 1953. Together they made Madison their home, where they...

Nessa June Carbon, infant daughter and miracle created from love by Jason and Julie Carbon, was stillborn at 39 weeks on Monday, February 17, 2020 at 12:17am at Meriter Hospital in Madison, WI. Baby Nessa was the answer to Jason and Julie’s prayers, and they waited for her birth with joyful expectation. She will forever be loved and remembered by her parents; her big brother, Finn; maternal grandparents, John and Jane Normann; and paternal grandma, Judith Carbon. Nessa was preceded in...

Madison Calvin L Noggle, Jr, 70, passed away at his home February 16, 2020.  He was born February 14, 1950, in Madison WI, the son of Calvin L. Sr and Dolores E (Henderson) Noggle. Cal graduated from Madison East High School.  Following high school, he served with the U.S. Army in Vietnam during the Vietnam War as a Recon Sergeant.  After his time in the war, he went on to complete his certificate in auto mechanics.  He worked as a mechanic until...

CROSS PLAINS/DEFORST - On February 16, 2020, Cheryl Ann Reddeman died peacefully surrounded by her family at UnityPoint Health - Meriter Hospital in Madison as a result of medical complications.  Cheryl was born May 30, 1945 in Iron Mountain, Michigan to Elmer and Mary Smithena. She moved to Madison in 1966 to attend Madison Business College. After college, she met the love of her life, Reuben Reddeman. The two were married in Monona, on December 7, 1974, and built a house in...

Madison – Constance Weber Yost, age 93, of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2020.  She was born May 17, 1926, in Madison, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Helen Dorenbach and Francis X. Weber. Connie married Frank R. Yost on December 28, 1950, in Madison. Connie attended Blessed Sacrament Elementary School, Edgewood and West High School. She was an honors graduate of the University of Wisconsin. Connie is survived by a son, William Yost (Kathleen...

Madison - Michael “Mac” Frederic Bennett, age 99, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020 in Madison, WI. He was in his own home, the house he built with his family and friends, the home he shared with his beloved wife, Beatrice (Beady), the home they raised our family in. Mac was born September 7, 1920 in Dodgeville WI to Fred and Florence (McSherry) Bennett. He graduated from Edgewood High School in 1939. He married Beatrice “Beady” Steinbach in 1943. Mac...

Madison- Allen R. Behn, age 66, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2020 in Madison.  He was born on March 19, 1953 in Madison, the son of James Behn and Lucille (Richard) Harris.  He served as a union steward while working for Ortega Foods in Stoughton.  He was later disabled after suffering a traumatic brain injury. Allen loved hunting, especially bow hunting, fishing, riding motorcycles and spending time with his granddaughter, Mychelynn.  He also loved watching...