Lee Robert Hutson, age 83, of McFarland, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, surrounded by his family. He was born on May 13, 1937, in Sparta, Wis., the son of Henry and Edna (Samuelson) Hutson. Lee graduated from Rochelle Township High School in 1955. He was united in marriage to Mary Gittleson on May 19, 1956, in Creston, Ill. Lee worked as a truck driver for Standard Oil and was proud of his achievement driving truck. He was a member of the Moose Club, Hope Rod and Gun Club and had a life membership with the NRA. Lee loved trap and skeet shooting and working in his yard. He enjoyed NASCAR and went to many races. He liked to listen to country western music and...

Betty A. Veith, age 88, of Madison, went home to the Lord on Friday, Feb. 26, 2021. She was born on Aug. 14, 1932, in the Town of Burke, the daughter of Jack and Alma Landsness. Betty graduated from Sun Prairie High School in 1950. She married Raymond Veith Sr. on Dec. 2, 1950, in Madison. Betty worked for Dynatax and Capitol Ford, but was best known as the "Tax Lady," doing taxes for family and friends. She was a charter member of St. Dennis Catholic Church and a lifetime member of the Charley Pride Fan Club. Betty enjoyed embroidering for her family and was a proud 49ers fan, having traveled to 31 of their games. However, the most important thing to her was time spent with her...

Bill G. Schmitt, age 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, Feb. 19, 2021 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on March 24, 1936, the son of the late John and Martha (Pape) Schmitt. Bill began his hard work ethic early by helping on the family farm on Lavina Rd in Dane. He then hauled milk until being drafted in 1958. He proudly served his country with the US Army, joining the 101st Airborne "Screaming Eagles" Division and was attached to the Army Strategic Air Command until his honorable discharge. Bill then chose to return to Dane and with his brother Lawrence, they owned and operated the "Sportsman Bar" for over 24 years. He shared many great memories and made many great friends...

William C. (Bill) "Bingo" Seitz, age 74, of Monona, passed away on Valentine's Day, Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021. He was born on July 27, 1946, in Johnson Creek, Wis., the son of Robert and Loretta (Ambrose) Seitz. Bill survived Catholic grade school, graduated from Johnson Creek High School and UW- Whitewater. He proudly served in the U.S. National Guard. Bill was affectionately nicknamed, Bingo, after wearing a sweater to work that resembled a Bingo card. He loved the name so much that he had it on his license plate. Bill worked in auto sales and leasing for many years at Kunes Country in Stoughton (formerly Stark of Stoughton). He loved his customers and looked forward to seeing them at the...

Sharon A. Martin, age 66, of DeForest, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021, at UW Hospital and Clinics. She was born on May 2, 1954, in Madison, the daughter of Lyle and Doris (Lawrence) Ziegler. Sharon was born and raised in the Seminary Springs area where she went on to graduate from Sun Prairie High School, class of 1972. She attended a one room school before moving to the Sun Prairie School District. Growing up on a farm, she was gifted an acre of land to raise tobacco. After planting and harvesting it she had enough money for a trip to San Francisco to visit her aunt and uncle. After high school, she moved to Florida and started her family. In the 1980's she returned back to Sun...

Sharon A. Martin, age 66, of DeForest, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021, at UW Hospital and Clinics. She was born on May 2, 1954, in Madison, the daughter of Lyle and Doris (Lawrence) Ziegler. Sharon was born and raised in the Seminary Springs area where she went on to graduate from Sun Prairie High School, class of 1972. She attended a one room school before moving to the Sun Prairie school district. Growing up on a farm, she was gifted an acre of land to raise tobacco. After planting and and harvesting it she had enough money for a trip to San Francisco to visit her aunt and uncle. After high school, she moved to Florida and started her family. In the 1980's she returned back to Sun...

Daniel James "Dan" Wirth, age 36, of Waunakee, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Feb. 8, 2021. He was born on Sept. 18, 1984, at St. Mary's hospital in Madison, the son of James Wirth and Sue Wirth. As a young boy, Daniel was a proud boy scout. He graduated from Waunakee High School in 2003. Daniel enjoyed fishing, hunting, snowboarding, and skateboarding. He had a special bond with kids and loved cars. One of Daniel's greatest joys was spending his summers on the lake up north at his grandparent's house. Daniel is survived by parents; sisters, Ashley (Brent) Swokowski, Alyssa (Donny) Foley and Sarah Wirth; nieces and nephews, Natalie, Carter, Charlotte, Jack and Ava Swokowski; maternal...

MADISON, Wis. - Jerry Charles Curren, 87 years old, of Madison, Wis., a leader in the Madison business community, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. He was born on July 24, 1933, in Sioux Falls, S.D., and created a life filled with adventure, family, friends and love. As he always said, the world truly was his oyster and he took it by storm. Jerry was the third child of Charles Austin Curren and Loretta Helen Curren. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Colleen Naomi Curren (Toohey) and Gordon James Curren. Jerry grew up in an Irish enclave in Sioux Falls, surrounded by family, neighbors, friends and the community of the local cathedral. The stories of the time flowed...

Virginia G. "Gray" Probst, age 86, of Madison, passed away on Monday, Feb. 1, 2021. She was born on Dec. 23, 1934, in Suffolk, Va., the daughter of Henry "Austin" and Alethea "Maggie" (Paramore) Parvin. She grew up in Virginia and moved to Wisconsin. She was united in marriage to the love of her life, Alexander "Al" Probst, on Dec. 23, 1972. Virginia was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time on the farm in Cambridge. Over the years, she loved canning and provided enough food that her family enjoyed for years. She and Alexander enjoyed their role as foster parents for many years. Virginia enjoyed debating politics, traveling, playing board games and cards, had a great sense of humor and...

Richard G. Ferge, age 79, of Cottage Grove, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021, at Stoughton Hospital. He was born on Nov. 24, 1941, in Madison, the son of Carroll and Ruby (Gunderson) Ferge. Richard graduated from Monona Grove High School with the class of 1959. He married Roberta Rydberg on Jan. 30, 1960. She preceded him in death on Oct. 27, 2017. Richard worked as an electrician for 37 years at Oscar Mayer, retiring in 2003. His hobbies and interests included hunting, skeet shooting, working with wood and the Green Bay Packers. Richard loved old cars and owned several 1956 Crown Victorias over the years. He worked on all his own cars most of his life. Richard loved his Honda Gold Wing...

Ralph Wayne Heintz, age 74, passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2021, at UW Hospital and Clinics. He was born on June 8, 1946 in Madison, the son of the late Raymond and Lois (Schweppe) Heintz. Ralph graduated from Poynette High School in 1964. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army with the 199th Infantry Brigade during the Vietnam War. Ralph farmed on the family farm with his brothers and his dad his entire life until a lung disease allowed him to retire. He married JoAnne Harrison on January 3, 1970 during a blizzard. Celebrating their 51st wedding anniversary on January 3rd, he stated JoAnne took his breath away the first time he saw her and every day since. She was his best...

MADISON, Wis. - On Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, Marlene Jaskaniec, loving wife and devoted mother of three children, passed away at the age of 78. Marlene was born, as an identical twin, on Dec. 26, 1942, in rural Janesville, Wis., to George and Irene (Finley) Schmidley. She was proud to have attended Willowdale, a one room school, later graduating from Janesville Craig High School. She then went on to earn a teaching degree from Edgewood College in Madison. On Aug. 6, 1966, she married the love of her life, Michael Jaskaniec. They raised one son, Andrew, and two daughters, Aimee and Angeline. Marlene was the mom who could sew any dress or costume you wanted, lead a troop of kids camping, be...

Franklin Eugene Sissons, age 90, of Stoughton, passed away on Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, at Nazareth Health and Rehab. He was born on Aug. 21, 1930, in Monroe, Wis., the son of John and Pearl (Eichstadt) Sissons. Franklin proudly served in the U. S. Army as a Corporal. When Frank returned from the service, he was united in marriage to Lucille M. Harried on Dec. 19, 1953, in the Town of Christiana. He was an active member of the Teamsters Union, IOF, and longtime member of the Stoughton VFW Post No. 328. Frank worked as a cement truck driver for Verona and Roth and for Capital Redi Mix for 29 years. He retired from Wisco in Oregon in 1992. Frank enjoyed tinkering, working on cars,...

Alice Hendrickson, of Fort Atkinson, passed away at home on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, surrounded by family. She was born in rural Monroe, WI., on Sept. 28, 1923, the daughter of Fred and Dora (Bayrhoffer) Lehnherr. Alice attended Franklin Rural School and graduated from Monroe High School in 1940. She then attended Normal School in Monroe where she earned her teaching certificate. Alice taught school for many years until she stayed home to raise her five sons. She returned to teaching at Opportunities, Inc. and MATC in Fort Atkinson until she retired. Alice married Robert Hendrickson on Oct. 25, 1942, in Monroe. They moved to Fort Atkinson in 1962, where they raised their family. Robert...

Ruby Selma Beyler, age 94, of Monona, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Jan. 2, 1927, in the Town of Vermont, Wis., the daughter of John and Frieda (Rupp) Wegmueller. Ruby graduated from Barneveld High School. She married Richard Beyler on Oct. 18, 1948, in Madison. Ruby worked as a deli manager for Kohl's Grocery Store, retiring in 1989. She faithfully volunteered her time at Olbrich Gardens, Meals on Wheels and the Monona Senior Center. Ruby enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and playing cards. She was a cat lover, liked to watch the birds, tend to her flowers, and will be remembered for her sense of humor. Ruby is...

STOUGHTON, WIS.-Jill Allison Miller, age 64, of Stoughton, sadly passed away on Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, the result of a tragic car accident. She was born on Nov. 26, 1956, in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of Duane and Elaine (Bartelt) Rohde. She graduated from Hazel Green High School in 1974. Jill married the love of her life, Bill Miller, on May 5, 1984, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, in Dubuque. She adored her husband and he lovingly called her "Little One." After graduating from UW-Madison with a master's degree, Jill worked as a social worker for Dane County and then moved to the Edgerton School District as their social worker helping three generations of families. Her work with her students...

Gerald R. Huggett, age 77, of Sun Prairie, passed away on Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, at Agrace HospiceCare after battling an illness for four years. He was born on April 1, 1943, in Columbus, Wis., the son of Lawrence and Genevieve (Waas) Huggett. Gerald graduated from Fall River High School in 1961. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was honorably discharged in January of 1968. Gerald married Doreen Harbort in 1970 and they celebrated 50 years together. He attended Madison College as an electrical apprentice and graduated in 1972 as an electrician. Gerald worked as an electrician for Local IBEW No. 159 and was a union member for over 50 years. Gerald enjoyed traveling, going to casinos,...

Barbara Meier, age 88, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, at UW Hospital after complications from surgery. Barbara was born in Monroe, Wis., on Aug. 13, 1932, to Harold and Deloise (Heiler) Lawver. She graduated from Lodi High School in 1950. She married Albert Meier on April 3, 1951, at St. Martin's Catholic Church in Martinsville. He preceded her in death in 1999. Barbara and Albert were the fourth generation to farm the family farm in the Berry Township near Marxville. She loved her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, attending the grandchildren's sporting events and concerts, socializing with friends and reading. She was a member of St. Martin's Catholic Church in...

Nathan Steffenhagen, age 47, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at University Hospital as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born on February 19, 1973, in Madison, the son of John and Bonnie (Gadient) Steffenhagen. After graduating from Lodi High School in 1992, Nathan earned his bachelor's degree in nursing from Marquette University. While attending college he was enlisted with the ROTC - Air Force on a scholarship and proudly served his country with the rank of Second Lieutenant. Nathan was previously employed with the University of Wisconsin Hospital. He enjoyed the outdoors, doing home improvement projects, playing board games and spending time with...

Charles Arvid Romstad, age 88, of Madison, died on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, at Oakwood Village East. He was born on June 28, 1932, in Eau Claire, the son of Arvid and Lucille (Jacobson) Romstad. Charles graduated from Evansville High School, St. Olaf College and Luther Seminary. He served in the U.S. Army from 1955 until 1957. Charles married Martha Stone on Aug. 20, 1960, in Madison and together they raised two children, Tom and Lynne. Chuck's deep faith was exhibited in all areas of his life. He was passionate in his support for marginalized persons and communities. He volunteered for several Madison-area non-profits and took joy in getting to know service recipients. Chuck enjoyed...

Jan "Pogo" Niebuhr, age 82, of Waunakee, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, just a few weeks after the love of her life, Ed, passed away. She was born on Sept. 24, 1938, in Madison, Wis., the daughter of William and Etha (Young) Polglase. Jan graduated from Madison East High School with the class of 1957. She was united in marriage to Ed Niebuhr on May 9, 1959, at Trinity Lutheran Church, where she was a longtime member. Jan worked for Welch's Embers and The 7E's for many years. Together, Jan and Ed worked hard over the years to build their business, Ed Niebuhr Lighting, retiring in 2016. Jan will be greatly missed, by her daughter, Kelly (Jon) Mortrud; her beloved...