Rod Johnson, age 73, of McFarland, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. Rod was a kind, gentle, and caring man with a twinkle in his eye and a wry sense of humor. Rod was born in Glen Ellyn, Illinois on February 1, 1948 to Robert and Norma Jean Johnson. Rod and his family made the move to Madison, WI in 1964, where he graduated from East High School in the Class of 1966. He attended the University of Wisconsin - Madison and worked as a part-time manager at the McDonalds on Lake Street; it was there he met his future partner, best friend, and love of his life, Sheryl Rowe. Both Rod and Sheryl graduated from...

Stoughton- John M. Pritchard, age 76, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021 at Agrace Hospice in Janesville after a courageous battle with ALS. He was born in Madison on March 18, 1944. John graduated from Cambridge High School and also UW Madison with his bachelor's degree. He served his country in the Army Reserves, retiring after 21 years. John worked as an Insurance Agent. He was a life member of East Koshkonong Lutheran Church. John was a member of the WI Smallmouth Alliance. On June 7, 1997 he married Carol Hanson. John Is survived by his wife, Carol; sons, Sam (Julie) Hanson and Cass (Stephanie) Hanson; grandchildren, Brittney (Jon) Carr, Ethan and Caelan Hanson, Quinton,...

Louise E. Kluge (Van Loo), 71, of Stoughton, Wisconsin, died January 3, 2021 in hospice care surrounded by her family. She was born August 12, 1949 in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, the daughter of late Marion and Delmar Van Loo. On January 16, 1971 she married Robert O. Kluge?celebrating 50 years together. Louise graduated Waupun High School in 1967 and attended University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh 1967 - 1968. She was employed by the University of Wisconsin - Madison as an administrative assistant for 28 years, retiring in 2009. Additionally, she maintained a strong Christian faith throughout her life and was actively involved at Christ Lutheran Church where she diligently maintained the flower...

Jeffrey Alan Freitag, age 51, made his final exit on Monday, December 28, 2020 after a short battle with cancer. Jeff was born November 4, 1969 in Delavan, Wisconsin, the son of Ralph and Dorothy Freitag. After attending grade school in Delavan, Jeff attended UW-Madison earning a degree in Real Estate and Finance. While a Badger, he earned his Letter while he was part of the Men's rowing team from 1988-1990. His choice of career closely mirrored his love of the outdoors. Jeff had a strong desire to connect with nature, and he realized his dream spending several years as an adventure and hunting guide for elk, antelope, white tail deer, and mule deer in Idaho and Montana. He later...

Stoughton - Elaine Ruth Vick, days short of 95, passed peacefully in her sleep on November 12, 2020, in her apartment home, which she shared with her husband Homer Vick at Milestone Assisted Living in Stoughton, WI. Elaine was born in Milwaukee, WI to Elise Christine Betz Lippert and Walter Christopher Lippert on November 20, 1925. She is preceded in death by her parents and beloved granddaughter, Christina Lynn Finley. She is celebrated and survived by her husband, her children and their spouses Sherry( Vick) and Randal Feig, Sue (Vick) and Mark Finley, and Alan and Linda (Blackmon) Vick. Grandchildren, greatly enriched by her love, include Dan (Marce) Feig, Scott (Monica) Finley, Todd...

Stoughton - Naomi H. (Linderud) Steele died in her home on Friday September 25, 2020. She was born to Norris and Helen (Quam) Linderud on November 4, 1944. Naomi is a lifelong member of First Lutheran Church and a graduate of Stoughton High School. She was a Medical Transcriptionist for 30 years and has traveled to all 50 states with her husband. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Ronald G. Steele; daughter Lani (Todd) Kohrt; 4 sons Brian (Colleen) Steele, R. Scott (Lisa) Steele, Richard (Joan) Steele, and Andrew (Tera) Steele; 11 grandchildren Jessica and Tristan Kohrt, Cullen and Aiden Steele, Corwin, Ronald, Nathaniel, Ian and Lauren Steele, Alexander and Ruby Steele; her...