Obituaries

February 26, 1944

- January 20, 2024

February 26, 1944 - January 20, 2024

GALESVILLE/MARSHALL – Teddy “Ted” L. Sobek, age 79, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Gunderson Hospital in La Crosse, Wisconsin. He was born on February 26, 1944, in Bo...

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December 11, 1976

- January 19, 2024

December 11, 1976 - January 19, 2024

MADISON – Jason John McCarthy, age 47, passed away at Agrace Hospice on Friday, January 19, 2024. Jason was born on December 11, 1976 in Madison, WI to Dennis and Melody McCarthy. He grew up in Madi...

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June 12, 1949

- January 19, 2024

June 12, 1949 - January 19, 2024

Madison - Jane Elaine Stover, age 74, passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack in her home on January 19, 2024, in Madison, Wisconsin. She was born on June 12, 1949, to Fred A. and Elsie T. (Brown) ...

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July 08, 1928

- January 15, 2024

July 08, 1928 - January 15, 2024

Madison- Dolores Stella Kessenich Haas, 95, of Madison, died peacefully in her sleep on January 15, 2024. Dolores was married to Allen Herman Haas. She was born on July 8, 1928, in Madison, the daugh...

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May 27, 1929

- January 20, 2024

May 27, 1929 - January 20, 2024

Madison WI Harriett A. Steil, age 94, passed away peacefully Saturday January 20, 2024, at Agrace Hospice Care. Harriett was born May 27, 1929 to Harold and Ruth Allender in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Harri...

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June 20, 1935

- January 22, 2024

June 20, 1935 - January 22, 2024

Howard Herman Harold Hodel, age 88, passed away peacefully, while surrounded by his family on January 22nd, 2024. Howard was born June 20th, 1935, the son of Herman and Elsbeth Hodel. On Valentine’...

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October 30, 1936

- January 17, 2024

October 30, 1936 - January 17, 2024

Nancy Martha Spence, age 87, of Deforest, Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. Nancy was born on October 30, 1936, in Gibbon, Minnesota. Nancy married Ray on April 14, 1956. Nancy a...

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May 02, 1931

- January 20, 2024

May 02, 1931 - January 20, 2024

Ann Lanzendorf, (May 2, 1931 - Jan 20, 2024) On Friday, January 20, 2024, our beloved Ann gracefully transcended this world, finding peace in the comfort of her own home, exactly as she wanted. Whil...

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November 27, 1930

- January 20, 2024

November 27, 1930 - January 20, 2024

“Siempre en nuestros corazones” Facunda Roman Rodriguez nació el 27 de noviembre del 1930 en Caguas, Puerto Rico y entró en descanso el 20 de enero del 2024. Sus padres eran Eugenio Roman y Cons...

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April 15, 1925

- January 20, 2024

April 15, 1925 - January 20, 2024

Madison- Winifred G. Shea, age 98, of Madison passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital. She was born on April 15, 1925 in Pine Bluff, WI, the daughter of Florian ...

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October 31, 1933

- January 18, 2024

October 31, 1933 - January 18, 2024

Lyle Willan, 90 of Verona, WI left this world on January 18, 2024 after a long illness, at Agrace Hospice Care. His wife, Judy and other family members were at his side throughout his final days. Alth...

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March 18, 1952

- January 10, 2024

March 18, 1952 - January 10, 2024

Michael F. Brozek, age 71, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Michael was born on March 18, 1952, in Chicago, Illinois, to Chester an...

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July 16, 1946

- January 15, 2024

July 16, 1946 - January 15, 2024

MADISON – Jerome S. Minter, age 77, passed away, after a long battle with Parkinson’s, on Monday, January 15, 2024. Jerry was born on July 16, 1946, in Rockford, IL to Paul and Ellen (Fiez) Minter...

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March 10, 1933

- January 11, 2024

March 10, 1933 - January 11, 2024

Verona - Leonard F Wadas, 90, of Verona passed away on January 11, 2024, at Hebron Oaks of Oakwood Village, Madison, WI. Len was born to Frank and Veronica (Koziol) Wadas on March 10, 1933, at home in...

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August 07, 1956

- November 30, 2023

August 07, 1956 - November 30, 2023

A Livestream of Joni Weaver's Memorial Service will be available at 11:00 a. m. , Friday, January 19, 2024. To view please click the following link: Ryan Funeral Home Madison - YouTube Madison - Jon...

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March 28, 1993

- January 11, 2024

March 28, 1993 - January 11, 2024

Madison/Middleton- Charles John “Charlie” Geppert, age 30, was taken from us too soon, to be with our Lord, on Thursday, January 11, 2024. He was born on March 28, 1993, in Madison, WI, the son of...

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December 27, 1940

- January 06, 2024

December 27, 1940 - January 06, 2024

Madison- Joan E Perttunen (Pire), age 83, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away peacefully, at the Middleton Village Nursing and Rehab Center, Middleton, WI, on Saturda...

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May 02, 1949

- January 08, 2024

May 02, 1949 - January 08, 2024

Patrick M. Huber, age 74, passed away on Monday January 8, 2024 at his home. He was born on May 2, 1949 in Chicago,IL to the late Charles and Christine (Rill) Huber. He is also preceded in death by hi...

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February 19, 1949

- January 07, 2024

February 19, 1949 - January 07, 2024

Madison, WI - Lisa Hancock, 74, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at St Mary’s Hospital following a brief illness. Born on February 19, 1949, in Chicago, daughter of John Hancock and Lisa (DiG...

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December 09, 1941

- January 07, 2024

December 09, 1941 - January 07, 2024

DEFOREST/MADISON – Mark W. Snell, age 82, passed away at the VA Hospital in Madison on Sunday, January 7, 2024. Mark was born on December 9, 1941, in Madison, WI to Maurice and Irene (Funnel) Snell....

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July 22, 1932

- January 03, 2024

July 22, 1932 - January 03, 2024

Madison – Gilbert Baumann (91), of Racine, Wisconsin, passed away on January 3, 2024. Gil was born in Racine, Wisconsin to Joseph and Hattie Baumann on July 22, 1932. He went to Park High School an...

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May 14, 1931

- January 07, 2024

May 14, 1931 - January 07, 2024

Madison - Donald J. "Don" Schmitt, age 92, happily left this world on Sunday, January 7, 2024, to be with his beloved wife, Veronica, in heaven after missing her deeply for seven years. He was born on...

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May 04, 1951

- January 03, 2024

May 04, 1951 - January 03, 2024

Arlington – Louis W. Voegeli, age 72, passed away on January 3, 2024, after a short battle with lung cancer at Meriter Hospital. He was born on May 4, 1951, in Madison, Wisconsin to parents John and...

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April 08, 1956

- December 14, 2023

April 08, 1956 - December 14, 2023

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of Thomas Michael Whitford, age 67, of Madison, Wisconsin on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinic...

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May 17, 1951

- January 03, 2024

May 17, 1951 - January 03, 2024

DeForest/Lodi – Daniel “Butch” L. Waters Sr. , age 72, passed away peacefully at his home in DeForest on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. He was born in Madison, WI. , on May 17, 1951, the son of Rob...

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