Susan Larson
Mar 5, 2026
Susan Larson passed away on March 5, 2026, while on hospice, after a 2-year battle with adenocarcinoma (non-smoking lung cancer). She died peacefully in the comfort of her own home surrounded by her loved ones.
A celebration of life will be held at FPC Living Faith Together (First Presbyterian Church) in Waunakee on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Visitation will be from...
Elizabeth Ann O'Donnell
Mar 4, 2026
Monona – Elizabeth Ann “Betty Ann” O’Donnell (Kane), age 93, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026, at Beehive Homes in Oregon, Wisconsin, surrounded by her family. Betty lived a life grounded in faith, family, and service to others. Her warmth, humor, and generous spirit touched many lives and created a home where everyone felt welcome.
Betty Ann was born on July...
Vickie LaVenture
Mar 4, 2026
Vickie Ann LaVenture (Hirsch), 79, of Verona and formerly of Colby, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, service, and deep love for her family and community.
Vickie Ann Hirsch was born April 11, 1946, in Scotland, South Dakota, to Victor J. Hirsch and Margaret Ruth "Ruth" Hubbard. After Ruth’s passing, her sister Helen lovingly stepped...
James Brown
Feb 28, 2026
James “Brownie” Edward Brown, age 69, was born to Frederick and Patricia Brown on August 12, 1956, and left this world peacefully, surrounded by friends and family, on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
Jim dedicated nearly 40 years of his life to working at Middleton Sport Bowl, a place that was far more than a job — it was a second home....
Joy Wood
Feb 28, 2026
Joy Finger Wood July 28, 1954 – February 28, 2026 (72, Cottage Grove) - On February 28, 2026, Joy Wood passed away unexpectedly at her home following a heart attack. Born and raised in Bethel, Connecticut, Joy graduated from Bethel High School before attending college in Mexico City. She later moved to Madison.
A lover of motorcycles, Joy was an avid...
Michael Cummings
Feb 28, 2026
Michael James Cummings, born November 24, 1959, in Peoria, Illinois, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026, in Middleton, Wisconsin, surrounded by his loving family.
Michael was born to James Allen Cummings and Gail Mary Cummings (Michael), and was raised in a close-knit Catholic family alongside his seven siblings. The faith instilled in him early in life remained a steady foundation...
Thomas R. Clayton
Feb 25, 2026
Thomas (Tom) Raymond Clayton passed away on February 25, 2026 in Madison, Wisconsin with his wife and best friend Rhonda Clayton by his side. Tom was born on March 26, 1962 in Madison, Wisconsin to Donald E. and Mary L. (Byrne) Clayton.
Tom was a proud husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He is survived by his wife of 43...
Gail Irene Knitter
Feb 19, 2026
Gail Irene Knitter, 79, of Madison Wisconsin died in Hospice at Capitol Lakes on February 19, 2026. She was born November 6, 1946 to Pearl and Henry Von Knitter in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Gail lived in Kenosha until moving to Madison in 1969. She worked at Jackson Clinic from 1970 until 1978. Gail worked for Madison General Hospital School of Nursing...
Thomas F. Holden
Feb 18, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas F. Holden, 97 of Deforest, WI on February 18, 2026.
Tom was born in Chicago on October 12, 1928, the son of Frederick & Ethel Holden. While attending Hyde Park High School he met the love of his life, Carol J. Waldo. On May 21,1949 they were married &...
Joan M Ludington
Feb 15, 2026
Joan M. Ludington (née Heimark), age 90, passed away on February 15, 2026, in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. She was born on July 9, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois, to Harold and Laurina Heimark, both of whom preceded her in death.
On February 20, 1965, she married Kenneth N. Ludington. Earlier in her life, Joan worked as a pharmacist apprentice at Orange Drugs...