Patrica L. Backes

Sep 17, 2026

Patricia Louise Backes, age 83, of Decorah, Iowa passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 17, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

A memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, September 21, 2026, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Dodgeville, Wisconsin.

Pat was born July 26, 1943, in Elk River, MN, to Peter and Pauline (Sadecki) Kuklock. She...

Robert R. Linsenmayer

Sep 17, 2026

Robert Ray Linsenmayer, born in 1931 in Los Angeles, California, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2026 in Madison, Wisconsin, soon after his 95th birthday.

Bob was a good soul, committed to sharing his music with his family and community. His life was full of adventure. Raised in Southern California, Bob attended Occidental College, spent his summers working and hiking in...

Fredrick "Fred" G. Millard Sr.

Sep 14, 2026

Fred G. Millard Sr. was born on September 7, 1934, in Chicago, Illinois. He died on September 14, 2026, in Cross Plains, Wisconsin, following a long-term illness. He was a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.

Fred was a widower. He is survived by four sons, ten grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, a sister, three nieces, and three nephews.

He grew up in Chicago,...

Richard "Rick" Apfel

Sep 10, 2026

Richard “Rick” Alex Apfel, 79, of Madison, died Thursday, September 10, 2026, at home surrounded by family after a years-long battle with lung cancer. Rick was born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin on September 8, 1947, to Alexander “Romeo” and Lucille (Clemons) Bertrand. Rick’s own father passed away suddenly when Rick was just two years old and he was adopted by...

Jeffrey "Jeff" Rains

Sep 9, 2026

Jeffrey “Jeff” Rains, age 66, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.

Jeff was born on May 22, 1960, in Madison, Wisconsin, to JoAnn Rains.

Jeff was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Family was important to him, and throughout his retirement, he spent much of his time surrounded by the people he loved most.

Jeff worked for many...

Brian P. Murray

Aug 27, 2026

Brian P. Murray age 72, passed away peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospital, Madison, WI with his family by his side on August 27, 2026.

Brian was born January 14, 1954 to Joseph and Sara (Sullivan) Murray. He graduated from Columbus High School in 1972.

On October 5th, 1974, Brian married his prom queen and High School sweetheart Terry Marks at St. Jerome...

Roy P Sandmire

Aug 25, 2026

Sun Prairie - Roy P Sandmire age 67 passed away peacefully at home with his devoted wife by his side on Tuesday August 25, 2026. He was born on May 24, 1959 in Madison, WI. Roy graduated from Madison East High School in 1977 and attended MATC.

Roy married his best friend and soulmate Cheryl Davis on November 3, 1979 in...

Joseph "Joe" Howard Jameson

Aug 24, 2026

Joseph "Joe" Howard Jameson January 19, 1951 – August 24, 2026 

Joseph "Joe" Howard Jameson, age 75, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2026, at the New Glarus Home in New Glarus, Wisconsin, with his devoted wife by his side.

Joe was born on January 19, 1951, in Beloit, Wisconsin, to Joseph Howard Jameson and Betty Jane Jameson (Anderson). A lifelong Wisconsin...

Alan Louis Schulenberg

Aug 21, 2026

Alan Louis Schulenberg, 62, released all of his pain and illness on Friday, August 21, 2026, as he journeyed to heaven to be reunited with his dogs Cody, Thunder and Dakota.

Alan was born September 26,1963, in Madison, WI. He was raised in Cross Plains and graduated from Middleton High School in 1982. He then obtained an associate’s degree in accounting...

William C. Boettcher

Aug 20, 2026

William Clarence Boettcher passed away unexpectedly on 8-20-2026. Born to Clarence and Hazel Boettcher, William grew up in slinger/ west bend Wisconsin. He had a half brother named Robert and a half sister named Susanne.

William grew up and lived life on the lake as much as he could with his boats. Later in life he started a career that would...