Michael Schwantz

Mar 25, 2025

Michael P. Schwantz, age 58, of Portage, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, with his family at his bedside. Following a long battle with squamous cell carcinoma and multiple treatment complications.

Mike was born June 19, 1966 in Wisconsin, the son of Calvin and Susan (Tonn) Schwantz. He was married on September...

Robert M Coon

Mar 22, 2025

Robert Maurice (Bob) Coon, 91

Born January 14, 1934 in Plainfield, WI to Raymond Maurice and Nellie Marie Coon. He passed away peacefully on March 22, 2025.

Bob graduated from Plainfield High School and attended the University of Wisconsin School of Agriculture. He served in the US Army, stationed primarily in Huntsville, AL at the Red Stone Arsenal. Upon discharge from the...

Mary Lohrentz

Mar 19, 2025

Mary Joan Van Natta Lohrentz, 81, of Madison, WI, passed away on March 19, 2025 after many long illnesses.

Mary was born on March 4, 1944 at West Suburban Hospital in Oak Park, Illinois to Clinton Alan Van Natta and Caroline Matilda (Peterson) Van Natta. Mary attended schools in Oak Park, graduating from Oak Park-River Forest High School in 1961. She...

Roseanne Bartosch

Mar 14, 2025

In Loving Memory of Roseanne Bartosch

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Roseanne Bartosch, who left this world peacefully at home on March 14, 2025. Roseanne was born in Brodhead, Wisconsin, on June 29, 1943, to Frank Maveus Jr. and Mary M. (Searls) Maveus. She was a beloved sister to Barbara (Richard) Niedermeier, Micheal (Kim) Coplien, Scott Coplien, and...

Amy Kobishop

Mar 12, 2025

Amy Suzanne Kobishop

Amy Suzanne Kobishop of Sun Prairie, WI sadly passed away at home on Wednesday, March 12, at the age of 57 after a prolonged battle with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Amy’s husband, Brian, was at her side.

Amy was born on January 30, 1968, in Madison, WI to Clare and William “Bill” Kerwin....

Peter Grandstrand

Mar 7, 2025

Peter Grandstrand, 52, of McConnell, IL passed away on March 7th, 2025, at Waunakee Valley Memory Care after a brave battle with brain cancer. He was born on September 10th, 1972, in Shafer, MN to Mark Grandstrand and Cheryl (Thomas) Grandstrand. He attended both Orangeville High School and Highland Community College obtaining an Agriculture Degree. Pete was a volunteer fireman...

Sara Crowley

Mar 6, 2025

Sara Ikeman Crowley, age 63, of Verona passed away unexpectedly March 6, 2025. She was born July 2, 1961, in Beloit WI, daughter of Frank and Margaret (Wieland) Ikeman.

Sara was a 1977 Beloit Memorial High School graduate. Her caring nature was evident in the way she looked after her parents, and she was a friend to everyone she met. She...

Judith Goodhue

Mar 6, 2025

EVANSVILLE - Judith I. Goodhue, "Mema" age 83, of Evansville, WI, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at St. Mary's Hospital. She was born on June 25, 1941 in Boston, Massachusetts.

The daughter of George and Margie Junkins.

Judith was a dedicated mother. She loved bird watching. She loved sneaking off to the casino. She loved spending time with family and...

Susan Elliott

Feb 25, 2025

Susan Elliott, of Wausau, Milwaukee, and Madison, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2025, with her daughters at her side. She was 73 and bravely faced brain cancer for the final year of her life. She was both scientist and artist, both deeply intelligent and deeply compassionate, and the world is poorer today for her absence. 

Sue was born in Madison,...

Detra Drews

Feb 24, 2025

It is with heavy hearts, but peaceful spirits, that we announce the passing of a beautiful woman, Detra Drews, who left this world surrounded by love and serenity on February 24th. Detra was a devoted wife to her loving husband of 25 years, Dale Drews, and a cherished mother to her children, Mathew Jacobson, Tony Jacobson (Heather), Hillary Hanna, and...