All Obituaries

Sun Prairie, WI - Hugh Elmer Morrison, age 84, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 3, 1936 to Gerald and Lucille (Wiese) Morrison in Madison, WI. Hugh married the love of his life Sharon Spoerl on October 31, 1959 at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Madison. Hugh was a dedicated Police Officer for the Village of Maple Bluff and worked for Findorff Construction until retirement. Hugh spent many years as a WIAA basketball...

VERONA – Peggy Lee McChesney, age 71, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021.  Peggy was born on January 10, 1950 in Verona, WI to Donald Raisbeck and Francis Gander.  She graduated from Verona High School.  Her work life included a long career as a nursing assistant.  Peggy loved to gab with people on the phone, usually while doing housework.  Peggy was loved very much. Peggy is survived by her sons, Scott (Gloria Parrell) and Jim (Renee); grandchildren,...

Dekorra - Karen A. Machkovich 74, of the Town of Dekorra in Columbia County, died Wednesday January 13th, 2021 unexpectedly. Karen, the daughter of Edward and Charlotte Hallman Machkovich, was born on March 2, 1946 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin.  Karen retired from the State of Wisconsin, Department of Natural Resources on March 2, 2001.  For the following years Karen enjoyed gardening, quilting, bird watching, monthly dinners with the Grayhorns, a little...

Madison—Carol M. Mullins, age 92, passed away peacefully in Madison, WI on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 with loving family present.  Arrangements are pending. In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to the Jerome J. and Carol M. Mullins Entrepreneurship Scholarship Fund for the College of Engineering, at the University of Wisconsin Foundation, US Bank Lock Box, PO Box 78807, Milwaukee, WI 53278 or online at www.supportuw.org/give or to a nonprofit of your choice. A full obituary...

DeForest – Mary M. (McGill) Hankins, age 78, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021 after a short battle with cancer at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg. She was born on June 12, 1942 to Thomas McGill and Cecelia (Kuchar) McGill. She graduated from Prairie Du Sac High School in 1961. Mary married Richard Hankins on May 30, 1962 in Madison. Mary was a huge Brewer, Packer and Badger fan. She enjoyed camping on the Mississippi for many years. She also enjoyed boating, golfing and softball....

Louise Ann “Lou” Reynolds, age 75, passed away on January 9, 2021. Louise was born on January 24, 1945 in Wausau, WI to parents George and Phyllis (Treptow) Reynolds. She worked for Kraft foods for over 20 years. She was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church in Madison. Louise is survived by her brothers, Mike Reynolds, Rex Reynolds, Paul Reynolds, and other family. She was preceded in death by her parents. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Bernard Catholic...

MADISON- Carol Ricordati, age 78, passed away at St. Mary’s Hospital on January 8, 2021. She was born on February 20, 1942 to Theodore and Joan (Kirkicki) Obler in Chicago, IL. Carol graduated from Chicago’s Maria High School in 1959. She attended college in Chicago at Northwestern University for Interior Design. Carol then moved to Medinah, IL, raised her 2 children and later moved to Madison, WI and worked as a bookkeeper for 17 years at Anchor Bank. Carol was a gentle soul...

Madison/Deforest – Michael John Huemmer, age 36, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021, peacefully surrounded by family and close friends after a courageous battle with a glioblastoma brain tumor. He was born on September 4, 1984, to John and Tammy (Ryan) Huemmer.  Michael graduated from Madison East High School in 2003. He was a three-sport athlete competing in Football, Basketball, and Baseball.  Michael was employed at Pepsi of Madison for 15 years. He started his...

Windsor – Dorothy Ione Schepp, age 93, was called to her Heavenly home on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at the Columbia Health Care Center in Wyocena. Dorothy suffered a fall in early November that resulted in a broken hip. Once released from the Divine Savior hospital in Portage, she was transferred to the Columbia Health Care Center for physical therapy. She remained at this facility, where the dedicated, skilled nursing staff provided excellent care and attention. Dorothy received...

MADISON – Georgianna June Meiller, age 93, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Chamomile Assisted Living.  Georgie was born on June 23, 1927 in Wausau, WI to Arthur and Lillian Meiller.  She attended Lincoln Elementary and graduated from Central High School in Madison.  Georgie worked at Truax Field as a supervisor in the priority unit, retiring after 31 years.  She enjoyed softball, basketball, bowling, and was in regular attendance at Ho Chunk. ...