All Obituaries

Verona- Alexander Richard Miller was born July 18, 1929 to Irene and Alexander D. Miller.  He passed away June 1, 2020 with his wife and family at his side. Al “Junior” was a lifelong resident of Verona, WI, graduating from Verona High School in 1947.  He met his high school sweetheart, Carol (Thompson) there and they married on September 9, 1948. Al started his career with the Bank of Verona right out of high school and retired as President and CEO in 1992.  He...

Madison – Mary Joan “Joanie” Hansen (Rasmussen) passed away on May 31, 2020. She was born on March 21, 1930 to Nels Peter Rasmussen and Emma Emily Augusta Rasmussen (Weiss) on the family farm in Underhill, Wisconsin. Mary had a twin brother, Roger and 4 stepsisters and 5 stepbrothers. She attended high school in Gillet, Wisconsin where she met her husband, Dale L. Hansen and they were married in 1948. They were married 40 years and had 4 children. Mary worked at the Oconto...

Betty Ruth Kelso (Johnson) Betty was called home on May 28, 2020. She was born on September 14, 1925 and grew up in Token Creek. She moved to Madison and married Lester Kelso. They had 1 son, Terry. She worked for Oscar Mayer for over 30 years. She was an avid bowler and loved attending the State tournaments. Her big enjoyment every summer was going on vacation to Hayward with her family! She loved boating and fishing on the Chippewa Flowage. She really enjoyed meeting her brother Duane and...

  Madison- Estella “Arlene” Zeller, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at Badger Prairie Health Care Center. She was born in Loudonville, OH, on April 3, 1931 to Lester and Mildred (Adams) Miller. Arlene married Keith Zeller on December 24, 1950 and they were divorced in 1976; he died in 1982. She was remarried to Don Koser in 1984 until his death in 2001. Arlene moved to Madison, WI as a young child. She went to Franklin Elementary and graduated from West High...

Poynette – Doris M. Rindfliesch, age 84, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020 at Chamomile Assisted Living in Madison. She was born in Ashton, WI on March 4, 1936, the daughter of Anton and Frances (Adler) Meier. Doris married the love of her life, Gary “Buck” Rindfliesch Sr. on July 2, 1955. Doris loved family and her and Buck had a large family. Doris was an incredibly loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.  There was nothing more important to her...

MADISON – Erna Marie Stephenson, age 95, passed away on May 24, 2020 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg.  Erna was born on February 15, 1925 in Madison, Wisconsin, the daughter of George C. and Erna S. Vogel.   She graduated from Madison East High School in 1943.  Erna married J. Keith Stephenson on February 1,1947. Erna was filled with joy and love for her Lord. She was a life-long member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Madison and enjoyed calling church and...

DeForest – LaBerta (Bobbi) Price, age 82, passed away peacefully at her home in DeForest on May 20th, 2020 after a long illness. She was born August 4th, 1937 in Wonewoc, WI to LaVina (Lawton) and Leon Jackson. She married Jesse R. Price Sr. who preceded her death in 1982. Bobbi loved her family, dancing, Elvis and game shows. Bobbi is survived by her children, Jesse R. Price Jr. (Michelle), Diana Price, Michele Manthe (Paul) and Roxanne Price. She had 10 grandchildren and 4 great...

Madison – Joyce M. McCutchin, age 74, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Sylvan Crossings in Waunakee. She was born in Menominee, WI on October 16, 1945. Joyce loved animals, especially her dogs and cats. She had the most beautiful blue eyes. She was known to be an amazing storyteller and could be extremely funny even when she was not trying to be. She had a love for children, especially her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren as family was very important to her. Joyce always put...

Madison - James (Jim) Michael Hughes, 68, died by suicide on Tuesday, May 19, at his home. He was born October 11, 1951, in Fort Leonard Wood, MO, to Ed and Lorraine (Chirhart) Juza (later changed to Hughes). Jim lived most of his life in Madison, graduating from Memorial High School, Madison Area Technical College, and the University of Wisconsin School of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Jim served in the U.S. Army and was retired from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources...

Madison- James “Jimmy Joe” Joseph Russell, age 57, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020. He was born in Madison, WI on June 24, 1962 to James and Kathleen (Imhoff) Russell. Jimmy Joe enjoyed watching sports; especially hockey which he enjoyed playing in his youth. He also enjoyed spending time with family and friends and enjoyed being the life of the party. No matter what he faced he always had a smile on his face and kindness in his heart. Jimmy Joe is survived by daughter,...