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Joanne Sprecher, age 76, passed away on July 17, 2021, at Sienna Meadows in Oregon, Wisconsin, after a long struggle with early-onset vascular dementia. She was born on July 7, 1945, in Madison, Wisconsin, daughter of Kenneth and Agnes (Ulvestad) Stevenson. The youngest of four children, Joanne grew up on the farm in Dane that's been in her family since 1880. In her youth, she was a member of Arlington Prairie Church, 4-H and FHA. She graduated from Lodi High School in 1963 before taking a job in Madison with the Wisconsin Department of Health and Social Services. It was when her boss took her to Thorstad Chevrolet to purchase a new car that she met her future husband. Joanne married...

Jerome Francis Jesberger, age 82, of Sun Prairie, WI passed away peacefully on July 10, 2021. He was born on November 4, 1938, the son of Walter and Marcella Jesberger. He married Ute Suchomel on September 26, 1998. He was a dedicated employee of Oscar Mayer for 40 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family, and doing many hours of lawn work. He is survived by his loving wife, Ute; his daughter, Lynne (Tom) Graf of Mendota Heights, MN and his grandchildren, Haley and Brayden Roe. He is also survived by his step -children, Pam (Brad) Mallon of Beaver Dam, WI and Darryl (Penny) Suchomel of Booneville, MO; step- grandchildren, Taryn and Cedar Mallon ; brothers, Roger (Sharon) Jesberger...

John R. Kaiser, 68, of Madison, Wisconsin passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at St. Mary's Care Center in Madison after a long battle with Wilson's Disease and Liver Cancer. John was born the son of Ruben and Petronella Kaiser on February 18, 1953 in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. John was a graduate of Beaver Dam High School and Oshkosh University. He was employed as a Commercial Artist and later as a Computer Programmer/Analyst for the Department of Corrections. John enjoyed ham radio, art, bingo, travel, music and movies. John is survived by his brother Ruben "Chip" (Holly) Kaiser of Oregon Wisconsin; his sister Julie Kaiser of Madison, Wisconsin; nieces Lindsey and Nicole Kaiser of...

The Villages, FL/DeForest, WI Clarence Bernard Sorensen (Barney), 95, of The Villages, FL, passed away at the Legacy Nursing Home in DeForest, WI on Tuesday, May 4 at 11:46am surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 18, 1926 in Kenosha, WI to the late Theodore and Pearl (Anderson) Sorensen. Immediately after high school graduation in 1944, Clarence was inducted into the army. He trained as a Glider pilot and was ready to take his first mission over Japan when the war ended. Clarence then helped rescue the US POW's held in Japan receiving the Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon with 2 bronze battle stars. Upon discharge from the Army, Clarence worked at American Motors and determined...

Duane W. Manthe, 81, died suddenly on April 26, 2021 at Manistique, Michigan. He was a retired brew master with Stroh Brewing Company. He is survived by his brother Roland (Lynn), sister Jean (Gerald) Pauli and sister- in- law Oki Manthe. He was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Irene Manthe and brother Lawrence "Larry". A private family burial will be held.

Madison - Jim Holmquist passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at Meriter Hospital in Madison after a short battle with cancer. He was 67 years old. He was born to William and Lorraine Holmquist in Ladysmith, Wisconsin on August 2, 1953. He grew up enjoying what life had to offer in northern Wisconsin. After graduating Ladysmith High School in 1972, Jim entered the US Navy for four years and was honorably discharged in December 1976. After leaving the Navy, he returned to Ladysmith where he met his future wife Carol (Smith). They were married on June 10, 1978. During this time, he attended technical college in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and earned a degree in HVAC design. He received a job...

WAUNAKEE Phyllis Marie (Clemens) Hellenbrand, age 90, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 19, 2021. Phyllis was born on March 20, 1931 to the late Herman & Verli (Madigan) Clemens. Born and raised in Dane. After meeting the love of her life at, Art Hellenbrand at a wedding dance, they later married on May 16, 1950. Together they raised four children. Phyllis was born on the family farm outside of Dane where her and Art later farmed for many years. She graduated from Lodi High School. Phyllis was known for her fantastic cooking and the delicious cinnamon rolls that she baked for the Downtown Caf? in Lodi. She also worked for several years in the kitchen at the Waunakee Manor and...

WAUNAKEE Phyllis Marie (Clemens) Hellenbrand, age 90, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 19, 2021. Phyllis was born on March 20, 1931 to the late Herman & Verli (Madigan) Clemens. Born and raised in Dane. After meeting the love of her life at, Art Hellenbrand at a wedding dance, they later married on May 16, 1950. Together they raised four children. Phyllis was born on the family farm outside of Dane where her and Art later farmed for many years. She graduated from Lodi High School. Phyllis was known for her fantastic cooking and the delicious cinnamon rolls that she baked for the Downtown Caf? in Lodi. She also worked for several years in the kitchen at the Waunakee Manor and...

Marshall-Kenneth R McCloskey, age 69 passed away on April 11, 2021. He was born on March 30, 1952, the son of Helen and Daniel. Ken worked for Maly Tile for many years, retiring in 2019. He lived a very good life, enjoyed hunting and spending time with his friends up at the cabin. Recently Ken became interested in reading books during his free time. Ken most enjoyed spending time with daughter Kristina and precious granddaughter Sylvia Rose. He is survived by his daughter Kristina (Jon) Herrick, granddaughter Sylvia Rose, sister in law Mary McCloskey, niece Wendy Kerr and nephew Jeff (Jodi) McCloskey. Ken also had a special place Marshall-Kenneth R McCloskey, age 69 passed away on April...

William Peter "Bill" Ellickson, age 72 passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 10, 2021. Bill was born in Madison on December 8, 1948 to the late George and Cecelia (Lynch) Ellickson. He was a veteran having served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam Era. He married his lifelong sweetheart, Vicki Wagner on August 14, 1970 in Sacred Heart Ocean Beach Church, San Diego, CA. Together they raised their two children Bill and Kristi. Bill will be dearly missed by his wife Vicki; children Bill (Heather) and Kristi (Jason) Smith; grandchildren, Grace, Faith, and Jack Ellickson, and Sage, Charlise, and McCoy Smith; siblings, Ed, Kat (Gary) Jackson, Allen (Olivia), Patsy (Steve) Lundberg, Karen...

WAUNAKEE Arthur "Art" John Hellenbrand, age 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 8, 2021. Art was born on March 5, 1927 to the late Anton and Mary (Kalscheur) Hellenbrand. Born and raised in Waunakee. Art married the love of his life, Phyllis Clemens on May 16, 1950. Together they raised four children. Art began working on the family farm during his childhood and through his high school years. He continued dairy farming in the Township of Vienna for many years. After moving off the farm he worked for the township of Dane as a road crewman until retirement. Following retirement, he worked alongside Phyllis at Suttle-Straus and also for the Waunakee Parks Department, mowing and...

WAUNAKEE Arthur "Art" John Hellenbrand, age 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 8, 2021. Art was born on March 5, 1927 to the late Anton and Mary (Kalscheur) Hellenbrand. Born and raised in Waunakee. Art married the love of his life, Phyllis Clemens on May 16, 1950. Together they raised four children. Art began working on the family farm during his childhood and through his high school years. He continued dairy farming in the Township of Vienna for many years. After moving off the farm he worked for the township of Dane as a road crewman until retirement. Following retirement, he worked alongside Phyllis at Suttle-Straus and also for the Waunakee Parks Department, mowing and...

WAUNAKEE - Dylan Isaac LaMere, age 22, of Waunakee passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021 while driving his motorcycle back to college. He was a 2017 graduate of Waunakee High School, and was to earn a degree in Mechanical Engineering from UW Platteville in May 2021. Dylan, better known as "Pickle", was someone who enjoyed life. He had a positive impact on all. When he walked into a room people knew it. His bright smile and distinctive laugh were contagious. Dylan's genuinely kind, helpful, and positive soul exemplified who he was as a person. His hard work and determination were noted whether on the football or lacrosse fields, within his academics, or at any of his numerous jobs. In...

Norbert John Sturm passed away peacefully in his sleep at home of congestive heart failure on April 3, 2021. Norbert J. Sturm was born to Anna (Froelich) and John Sturm on a farm in Leipzig Corners, WI on March 29, 1928. He was the second youngest child with 3 brothers and 3 sisters. He attended a one-room grade school for 6 years then went on to St. Peter's Catholic School until 1943, graduating from Beaver Dam High School in 1946 where he loved and excelled in football. He was also a life-long Packers fan. Starting at 16 years old, he worked at a WWII defense plant foundry, earning a special Army-Navy Recognition. There, they built cooking ranges for ships, Army bases and Navy bases,...

Deerfield - John "Jack" C. Mandt, age 88, passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2021 surrounded by his loving family after battling an acute illness. He was born June 20, 1932 in Middleton, to the late Wilhelm (Rudy) Mandt and Helen (Niebuhr) Mandt. Jack graduated from Deerfield High School in 1950. In 1952 he joined the Marine Corps and was stationed in Japan. He lived and farmed in the Deerfield area. He married the love of his life Joan Schenck on March 7, 1978 and shared 43 wonderful years together. Jack loved to spend time with his family and friends gardening, watching sports, playing cards, especially Euchre. He loved to gamble and planned yearly trips to Las Vegas with his Nora's...

Jenanne Inez Anderson Jenanne I. Anderson (nee Erickson), 72, of Sun Prairie, WI died peacefully in her sleep on March 3, 2021. The daughter of Rev. John Irving and Myrtle Anne (nee Hulting) Erickson, she was born on January 19, 1949 in Chicago, IL. Raised in Chicago, she was graduated from North Park Academy in 1966 and subsequently earned her B.A in Art and English from North Park College (now North Park University) of Chicago in 1970. She was united in marriage with Dennis William Anderson on June 22, 1969 in Chicago. Following their honeymoon in the British Isles, the couple settled in Chicago with Jenanne managing The Beehive, an antique shop, for her mother. They and resided there...

Janet A. Olsen, age 76, of Waunakee, WI, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg, WI. She was born on September 30, 1944 in Coshocton, OH, the daughter of Willard and Geneva (Waldroup) Beal of Newcomerstown, OH. Janet grew up in Ohio, attended Ohio State University, and obtained her Bachelor's degree in Library Science from Indiana University. Following her graduation, she loved her role as a Middle School Librarian. Later career positions centered on Customer Service, and she retired from Claims at American Family Insurance in January 2013. An avid reader, Janet found reading thoroughly enjoyable, a great satisfaction to her life-long love of learning....

Madison/Randolph/Webster--Beth Affeldt, 89, passed away on February 16, 2021, at home surrounded by family. She was born in Columbus, WI, the daughter of Judge Elton and Anna (Hinn) Morrison. At an early age, the family moved to Portage where she graduated from high school. She attended the College of William and Mary for two years before transferring to the University of Wisconsin-Madison graduating in 1954. After one year of teaching physical education in Kenosha, she was united in marriage to Lester Affeldt. Most of her married life was spent in Randolph where Les practiced law and Beth continued teaching until she retired to raise their three daughters. For many years, she was...

Dale M. Heiman, age 64, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 15, 2021. He was born on March 9, 1956 in Madison, son to Marvin and Arlene (Zickert) Heiman. Dale graduated from Marshall High School and was most proud of his service in the United States Marine Corp. He enjoyed watching Packer and Badger games, and family gatherings. He is survived by his sister, Kristie Young; nieces Tammy (Phillip), Trisha (Michelle), Tina (Chris), Sarah and his nephew Todd. He also leaves behind many great nieces and nephews. Dale was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Gary and Larry. A private family service will be held in the spring. Memorials may be made to The High Ground...

Albert L. Schaller, age 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, January 9, 2021. He was born on September 11, 1927 in Portland, WI, son of Albert and Augusta (Riesop) Schaller. He was united in marriage to Mary Lynn Baranowski on August 24, 1996 in Cottage Grove. He graduated from Waterloo High School. After graduation he enlisted in the US Navy and served for 3 years. He was employed by Perry Printing where he worked as a plant manager for 42 years. Albert enjoyed all sports, especially the Badgers, Packers and Brewers. He also liked to hunt and fish. He loved his grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with them. Albert enjoyed chocolate and was a chocolate and...

Bruce Templeton, age 72 of Poynette Wisconsin answered the call home by His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday January fourth, 2021. He died at his home with his family by his side and the Lords angels watching over him. Bruce Dennis Templeton was born to Lawrence and Carolyn Templeton on February 17th, 1948 in Cambridge WI and was the middle son of three, Charles the oldest and Wesley the youngest. He graduated Immanuel Lutheran High School in Eau Claire, WI. Bruce married his first wife Rachel Fields on September 25th, 1970, who blessed him with three children; Tanya Sue, Todd Michael, and Timothy John. Bruce was diagnosed with a form of leukemia in 2013, received a stem cell...