James Kopatz
Jan 25, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of James Ray Kopatz, 71, of Blanchardville, Wisconsin, on the 25th day of January 2026. Our beloved husband, father, and Papa passed peacefully at his cabin surrounded by his wife and daughters.
Jim was born in Springfield, Illinois on May 1, 1954, to Fred and Arlene Kopatz. He was preceded in...
Casey Rebekah Kositzke
Jan 24, 2026
Casey Rebekah Kositzke was born September 17, 1998, in Omsk, Russia and arrived in the United States with her beloved adoptive parents Don and Beth Kositzke March 30, 2000. She never forgot her homeland and as a teenager got her first tattoo which said: Made in Russia.
Her parents saw a determined, loyal, head strong, fiercely independent young woman who was...
Earl Morgan-Heft
Jan 20, 2026
Earl Lee Morgan-Heft, age 63, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones at the UW Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. He was born on April 11, 1962, in Madison, Wisconsin, and spent most of his life in western Wisconsin near the Wisconsin River, a place he deeply loved.
Earl devoted much of his life to the open...
David Holborn
Jan 18, 2026
If anyone should have written his own obituary before he died, it was David Holborn. An English professor of thirty-five years, Dave had a way with words that could make you laugh, cry and feel his love all at the same time.
Dave was born on March 9, 1943, to David and Ruth Holborn in Yonkers, New York. A natural athlete,...
Gregory Lewis Mork
Jan 12, 2026
Gregory “Greg” Mork
Greg passed away on January 12, 2026 at the age of 62. Greg passed peacefully in his sleep surrounded by family and his Pastor. He was born in Milwaukee, WI and later made his home in Gassville, Arkansas.
Greg was a passionate hunting and fishing guide and in the off season was an avid trapper. He spent countless days...
Karen Nell Sample-Mangan
Jan 11, 2026
Karen Sample-Mangan, age 52, passed away on January 11, 2026.
Born on January 18, 1973, in Madison, Wisconsin, Karen lived with a strong sense of curiosity and adventure. She found lasting enjoyment in visiting national parks, appreciating both their beauty and their power to recharge her soul.
Karen spent the early part of her career working as a data analyst before embracing...
Lance Dockter
Jan 8, 2026
Lance A. Dockter, age 63, of Blue Mounds, WI passed away January 8, 2026. Lance had an outgoing, friendly personality and with his unique sense of humor and tall stories of adventure, often provided many laughs for family and friends.
Lance was born in Waterloo, Iowa, on September 1, 1962. He was graduated from Madison Memorial High School in 1981 and...
Christopher Burkeland
Jan 6, 2026
Our family solemnly announces the passing of our dear brother Christopher Kent Burkeland, (6/18/1959 -1/6/2026).
Christopher Kent Burkeland of Madison, WI passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at the age of 66 from heart failure at UW Hospital.
Chris was the 18th child in a large blended family who lived in and around the Madison area. Family and friends will always...
Caroline D. Currie
Jan 5, 2026
Caroline D. Currie (Herritz), age 93, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026. She was born on July 8, 1932, in North Freedom, Wisconsin, to Harry and Ella (Klukas) Herritz.
Caroline grew up in North Freedom in a large, close-knit family. From an early age, she found joy in caregiving and babysitting. As a young adult, she worked in a local...
Susan Marie Rake
Jan 4, 2026
Susan Marie Rake (Sue, Susie) left this beautiful life on 1/4/2026 – she is on another of her fine adventures. Sue’s humor could make you laugh til you cry, and was followed by her self-satisfied smile. She was always up for a game of Euchre.
Born on July 31, 1955, the fourth child in a family that was blessed with 6...