Obituaries

March 03, 1971

- August 15, 2023

March 03, 1971 - August 15, 2023

Madison WI - Heidi Anne Hilliard, age 52, passed away on Tuesday, August 15th, 2023 in her home. Born on March 3rd, 1971, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, the daughter of Arthur Wayne Owens and Joan Elizab...

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April 05, 1935

- August 23, 2023

April 05, 1935 - August 23, 2023

Madison – Mary Lou Masik, age 88, passed away on August 23, 2023 at the Attic Angel Community in Middleton, Wisconsin. She was born on April 5, 1935 in Racine, Wisconsin to parents Joseph and Norma ...

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August 02, 1967

- August 19, 2023

August 02, 1967 - August 19, 2023

Heidi Sue Krueger, age 56, heart stopped on Saturday, August 19, 2023. Heros resuscitated her and she became an organ donor after her death. Heidi was born on August 2, 1967, to Armand and Sharon “C...

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October 23, 1959

- August 20, 2023

October 23, 1959 - August 20, 2023

Gary D. Jacobson, age 63, passed away at his home in Madison on August 20, 2023 with his family by his side. He was born in Dodgeville, WI on October 23, 1959 to parents, Donald Jacobson and Jacquelyn...

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January 02, 1954

- August 17, 2023

January 02, 1954 - August 17, 2023

Donald “Don” Heimbecker Sr, age 69, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on August 17, 2023, following a courageous battle with Sarcoma. Don grew up in Dane, WI, and resided in Defo...

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December 01, 1941

- August 14, 2023

December 01, 1941 - August 14, 2023

Madison - Shirley Johnson, age 81, passed away on August 14, 2023 at home. She was born on December 1, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Anthony and Shirley (Frezon) Scozzari. Shirley was a ...

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May 08, 1948

- August 14, 2023

May 08, 1948 - August 14, 2023

Verona- Larry L. Cox, age 75, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 14, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Janesville, WI. He was born on May 8, 1948, to Bennie and Norma Jean (Campbell) Cox in the towns...

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February 05, 1941

- August 11, 2023

February 05, 1941 - August 11, 2023

Penelope Jean (Wolf) Oines, age 82, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023, at Oakwood Village after a one-month battle with brain cancer. She was born on February 5, 1941, to Dr. Frederick and Doroth...

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November 12, 1943

- August 07, 2023

November 12, 1943 - August 07, 2023

To view the Livestream of Service for Gary Lewis at 11:00 a. m. , Wednesday, August 16, 2023, please click the following link: Gary Lewis Memorial Service (boxcast. tv) On August 7th, 2023 Gary David ...

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June 13, 1934

- July 31, 2023

June 13, 1934 - July 31, 2023

Called into the loving arms of God on Monday, July 31, 2023, in Madison, WI (formerly of Elm Grove, WI), age 89 years. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard, dear mother of Karen Zilles Hickel...

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March 06, 1953

- August 02, 2023

March 06, 1953 - August 02, 2023

Gary Essig — a Chicagoland native, retired computer programmer, and lover of road trips — died Aug. 2, 2023, in Madison, Wisconsin, at the age of 70. Gary Todd Essig was born on March 6, 1953, to...

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March 11, 1935

- July 25, 2023

March 11, 1935 - July 25, 2023

Verona- Harold Dean Corless, age 88, passed away July 2023, loved by his family and friends. Harold was born in 1935 to Erwin and Gladys (Nutt) Corless in Coldwater, Michigan. Although the family had...

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October 01, 1931

- July 28, 2023

October 01, 1931 - July 28, 2023

Madison - Harland Carl, the speedy left halfback carried the ball for the last time and scored his final touchdown on July 28, 2023 when he cut outside and shook off the defenders to break the goal li...

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June 09, 1933

- August 04, 2023

June 09, 1933 - August 04, 2023

Madison - Reverend Father Roger Gabriel Nilles entered peacefully to eternal life on August 4, 2023 at the age of 90 at St. John’s on the Lake in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was born on June 9, 1933 i...

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September 07, 1949

- August 04, 2023

September 07, 1949 - August 04, 2023

Milton, WI/North Port, FL- Mary Ann “Twig” Anderson, age 73, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023 in Edgerton, WI. She was born on September 7, 1949 in Madison, WI the daughter of Emmett W. and R...

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June 26, 1946

- August 03, 2023

June 26, 1946 - August 03, 2023

Town of Burke- William E. “Bill” Kurt, age 77, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at his home, surrounded by family, after a year long battle with cancer. He was born on June 26, ...

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August 17, 1930

- August 03, 2023

August 17, 1930 - August 03, 2023

To view the livestream of Jean's Service at 11:00 a. m. , August 7, 2023, please click the following link: St Peter Catholic Church | Madison WI | Facebook Jean H. Jones, age 92, of Woodbury, Minneso...

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May 26, 1933

- August 02, 2023

May 26, 1933 - August 02, 2023

To view the Funeral Service Livestream at 11:00 a. m. , Friday, August 11, 2023, please click the following link: Richard Herfel Funeral - YouTube Verona – Richard O. “Dick” Herfel, age 90, pas...

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October 01, 1953

- July 29, 2023

October 01, 1953 - July 29, 2023

MADISON – Richard C. Reese, age 69, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023. He was born October 1, 1953, in Madison, Wisconsin, the son of Richard H. and Carol J. (Zeimet) Reese. Richard graduated f...

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October 22, 1957

- July 23, 2023

October 22, 1957 - July 23, 2023

Professor William Nicholas Guy “Nick” Hitchon (1957 – 2023) was an expert in nuclear fusion whose dream was to provide the world with relatively cheap and clean power, a dream which sadly remain...

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December 27, 1932

- July 31, 2023

December 27, 1932 - July 31, 2023

Madison – Richard R. Lerwick, age 90, of Madison, died on July 31, 2023, in Madison, Wisconsin. Richard was born on December 27, 1932, in Madison, Wisconsin. He was the son of Arne and Hazel (Shower...

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June 27, 1940

- July 27, 2023

June 27, 1940 - July 27, 2023

Francis “Frank” Joseph Koeferl, age 83, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2023. Frank was born on June 27, 1940, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as the son of the late Cecilia M. and Joseph G. Koeferl. ...

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June 26, 1935

- July 28, 2023

June 26, 1935 - July 28, 2023

Verona – Lois A. Pikoske, age 88, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. She was born in Cumberland, WI on June 26, 1935, the daughter of Carl and Hilda (Hanson) ...

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May 12, 1951

- July 27, 2023

May 12, 1951 - July 27, 2023

MADISON – Bruce L. Ward, age 72, passed away on July 27, 2023 at his home in Madison, WI. He was born on May 12, 1951 in Dodgeville, WI to parents, Robert and Dorothy (Deery) Ward. Bruce grew up on...

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April 09, 1947

- July 21, 2023

April 09, 1947 - July 21, 2023

Nicholas Charles Meyer April 9, 1947 – July 21, 2023 MADISON - Nicholas “Nick” Charles Meyer, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, and dedicated member of his community...

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