John Joseph Wagnitz

Feb 19, 2022

John Wagnitz died on Feb. 19, 2022 in the care of his son Manny and a wide circle of dedicated and loving friends who, along with Agrace Hospice, provided 24 hour love and support to John in his last few weeks. John had a short but courageous duel with glioblastoma and with the dignity, grace and humor that is John,...

Guy H. Welch

Feb 15, 2022

Guy H. Welch, age 61, of Columbus, WI, passed away on February 15, 2022. Private services will be held.

Brenda Beatrice Helsell

Feb 11, 2022

MADISON-Brenda B. Helsell (Hahn), age 60, of Madison, passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022, at UW Hospital. She was born on March 29, 1961, in Madison, the daughter of Lavern Hahn and Trudy Hahn, and attended Madison East High School. Brenda enjoyed spending time with her family when she wasn’t working, and she worked a lot. Brenda was a...

Donald Paul Keyes

Feb 11, 2022

Donald Paul Keyes was a loving father, son, brother, and a very good friend. He passed on peacefully surrounded by his family at home on February 11, 2022, at the age of 63. Although his time here was far too short, he lived his life without compromise, living far more fierce and independent than most. Don was gifted with mechanical...

Ann G. Bruins

Feb 5, 2022

Ann Bruins (née Grimwood), age 83 passed away in hospice care on February 5, 2022 in Middleton, Wisconsin. Ann is survived by her husband, Otto William “Bill” Bruins, Jr.; daughter, Sara Elisabeth Bruins; and brother, Brian Grimwood. She is preceded in death by her parents and sister, Hazel Grimwood Lee. Ann was born on July 19, 1938 in Sandwich, Illinois...

Gary Eugene Stendel

Jan 27, 2022

Gary “Bo” Eugene Stendel age 62 from Prairie Du Sac Wisconsin passed away January 27, 2022 at St. Mary’s Palliative Care Unit in Madison WI from complications of COPD. No funeral services are planned at this time. Gary was born January 7, 1960 in Beloit, WI the son of Loretta June Stendel and Arthur Roy Champlin. Gary was raised by...

Yunxian Zhu

Jan 26, 2022

Yunxian Zhu, age 80, of Madison, WI, passed away on January 26, 2022. Private services were held.

Lee Ming Shen

Jan 24, 2022

Lee Ming Shen, age 100, passed away peacefully at home, in Madison WI, on January 24, 2022. Lee was born February 20, 1921, in Shanghai, China, to Bu-Lan Lo and Kai-Chi Chow, the “Third Sister” with two older sisters and four younger brothers. She enjoyed a happy childhood until August 5, 1937, when her family fled Shanghai one week ahead...

Scott William Thiel

Jan 19, 2022

Scott William Thiel passed away peacefully on January 19, 2022 at the age of 60. Beloved father of Fawn Vargas (Alex), Jake (Cloe) Thiel, devoted grandfather of Jesus, Julian, Adriana, and Malcolm. Dear brother of Rodney (Rosie) Thiel, Keith (Jackie) Thiel, Terry (John) Schroeder, and Sherry Schaller. Brother-in-law of Carol Thiel, son of Marion Thiel. Predeceased by his beloved brothers...

Hester Wolfe White

Jan 18, 2022

Hester W. White, age 92, of Middleton, WI, passed away on January 18, 2022. Private services are being held.