Wisconsin State Journal Local News

MADISON - Conrad James Honaker (meaning Hill Acre), age 72, died from natural causes on Sept. 15, 2016, in Madison, with his family by his side. He was born May 4, 1944, in Viroqua, the son of Clinton and Olga…

WINDSOR - Michael J.J. Clark, age 68, Windsor, Wis., passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, after a short battle with cancer. Michael graduated from Edgewood High School, class of 1966. He went on to graduate from…

COTTAGE GROVE - Kathryn J. Cartwright was released from this life on Friday, Aug. 12, 2016. She was born in Chicago, Ill., on Nov. 6, 1951, to Frank and Patricia (Jacques) Cartwright.

OREGON - Lawrence L. Shimniok, age 84, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016. He was born March 6, 1932, the son of William and Laura (Page) Shimniok. Memorial services will be held at ST. LUKE'S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 7337 Hubbard…

BELLEVILLE / NEW GLARUS - Ethel Mildred Sandridge, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016, at the New Glarus Home. She was born on May 29, 1926, in the town of Burke to her parents, Dean and Della…

MADISON - Daniel Shapiro, age 45, passed away unexpectedly at home on Aug. 25, 2016. He is survived by his mother, Teresa Klinkner; brother, Kenneth Shapiro; sister, Stephanie Rowley; and niece, Nicole Rowley.

RICHLAND CENTER - James M. Ursin, age 91, of Richland Center, died peacefully at home on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016.

COTTAGE GROVE / MADISON - Kathleen Margaret "Kathy" Voit, age 55, passed away peacefully Sept. 8, 2016. She was born Jan. 3, 1961, to Arthur and Peggy Voit Sr. Kathy was a very kind and giving person. She loved stock…

MADISON - John R. Pope, age 79, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Nov. 18, 1936, in Black River Falls, Wis., to Floyd Pope and Dorothy Lambert,…

FITCHBURG - Dorothy T. Vogelsberger, age 86, formerly of Pittsburgh, Pa., died peacefully Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, at home in Fitchburg, Wis. Dorothy was a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and leaves this earth carrying the love of all those…

MADISON / RACINE - John L. "Johnny" Speranza, age 76, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016. Johnny was born on Nov. 23, 1939, in Madison, Wis., to John and Bertha (Ahrens) Speranza. He graduated from West High School in…

SUN PRAIRIE / COLUMBUS - Ann Helen Voelker, age 57, died Monday, Aug. 29, 2016, of mantle cell lymphoma at home. She was born on Feb. 13, 1959, the daughter of Bernard and Helen (Machovich) Voelker.

OREGON - Delores Marie "Dee" Smith, age 73, of Oregon, Wis., passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, Sept. 9, 2016.

OREGON - David H. Soldwedel, age 79, of Oregon, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2016, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born Feb. 8, 1937, in Pekin, Ill., the eldest child of Henry and Laura Klepfer Soldwedel.

SUN PRAIRIE / MADISON - Janeane A. "Nene" Weitzel, age 69, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016, at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on May 24, 1947, in Richland Center, the daughter of Frederick and Arvilla (Davis) Weitzel.

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. / GAGES LAKE, Ill. / MADISON - Barbara Ann Owen, aged 78 years, passed peacefully on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016, in Gages Lake, Ill. Barbara was born April 9, 1938, in Milwaukee, Wis., the only child…

MCFARLAND / MADISON - Steven G. "Wormy" Williams, age 66, of McFarland, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016, at his home with his family by his side. Within minutes of his death, flags at all Madison Fire Stations were…

MADISON - Timothy J. Welsch, age 60, of Madison, died unexpectedly on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016. Funeral arrangements are pending. A complete obituary will appear at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

ARLINGTON - Henrietta Augusta Stiemke, age 96, entered her eternal home on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016.

LODI - Daniel J. Aiken, age 28, died unexpectedly on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016. Funeral arrangements are pending. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.