Erin E Vierstra
Jun 13, 2023
On Tuesday, June 13th, 2023, Erin Vierstra (age 41) of Madison, Wisconsin, passed peacefully from this world to join her mother, Karen, in the heavens above.
Words will never capture the true essence of Erin; her laugh, her smile, her love of adventure, and of course, her adoration of the Packers. She was a wonderful daughter, sister, and partner,...
Peter Zembrowski
Jun 12, 2023
Peter Zembrowski, age 60, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2023.
He is survived by siblings, Julie (Andrew) Burish and John Zembrowski; nephew and niece, Andrew and Kathryn Burish; and best friend, Gary (Cindy) and family. He is further survived by other relatives and friends and his beloved dog, Jake.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Leopold and...
Ellen Kniffin Wright
Jun 11, 2023
Ellen Kniffin Wright, of Madison, Wisconsin, and Pennington, New Jersey, passed away peacefully at the age of 96 on June 11, 2023.
Ellen was born and raised in Middletown, NY, by her parents, Fred and Grace Kniffin. She graduated from Skidmore College in 1949 with a degree in Fine Arts. She went on to be a Commercial Artist and an...
Cassandra Joy Grueneberg
May 29, 2023
Cassandra "Gus" "Tootie” Joy (Anundson) Grueneberg of Madison, WI, unexpectedly passed away on Monday, May 29th, at the age of 80.
She was born on November 9, 1942, in Madison, Wisconsin, as the first of four children to Sophie and Herbert Anundson. Gus attended Madison Central High School and graduated in 1960. Years proceeding, she married her former husband, Gene McKiernan,...
Jeffrey Vern Zetzman, Sr.
May 29, 2023
Jeffrey Vern Zetzman, Sr., passed into peace on Monday, May 29th, at the age of 67. Beloved Big Z to his wife, Roxanne Zetzman (Ehley); Dad to daughter, Jennifer Zetzman, and son, Jeffrey Zetzman; Papa to grandson, Liam Charles Zetzman-Boyd; beloved brother to Christine and Don Scribner, Jill Spaeth, and Lori Loecher; Ehley sisters and brothers; and extended family -...
Robert Joseph Rodini
May 28, 2023
Robert Joseph Rodini of Madison, WI, passed away on May 28, 2023, at the age of 86.
Bob (or Rob) moved to Madison in 1965 to join the Department of French and Italian at the University of Wisconsin where he taught until his retirement in 2000, and during that period, helped turn it into one of the country’s premier Romance...
Troyce Leavelle Case
May 28, 2023
Troyce L. Case, of Madison, passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at the age of 50. He was born in Brookhaven, MS, on July 14, 1972. He moved to Madison in July, 2016, to be with his future husband, Steve Haltvick. They were married on April 30, 2021.
Troyce is survived by his husband, Steve; their two cats,...
Gordon Lee Mayfield
May 25, 2023
Gordon passed away on May 25,2023, at the age of 74.
Gordon is survived by his Wife, LynnMarie Schwann; Sons, Eric (Melissa) and Aaron; Grandchildren, Noah, Madeline, and Carter; Sister, CheriLynn Brisky (Gary); Brothers, Jerry and Rick (Peggy); and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many dear friends.
Gordon was preceded in death by his parents, Marilyn (Weldy) and Larry...
Barbara Jean Bailey
May 22, 2023
Barbara Jean Bailey (Olson), age 78, of Sun Prairie, WI, passed away Monday, May 22, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital. Born November 26, 1944, in Ironton, Wisconsin, to Walter and Dorothy Olson, she lived her childhood in southwestern Wisconsin. She graduated from Ithaca High School in 1963.
On February 22, 1964, she married Rolland (Ron) Bailey in Richland Center. They...
Steven Girard Tomasini
May 19, 2023
Steve Tomasini (“Stevie”, “TT”, “Esteban”, “Papa”) was known and loved by so many over his 73 adventure-filled years of life. From coast to coast, Steve made an impact everywhere he went. Whether it was teaching children the skills of the wilderness, camping and backpacking with his family or enjoying an IPA while grilling with friends, Steve always shared his passions...