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Nancy Jean Fox

Septeber 20, 1933 - December 29, 2022 Nancy AKA “Fancy Nancy” was born on September 20, 1933, to Elizabeth Roness Monier (Betty) and John Lawrence Monier (Lolly). Nancy was an only child raised in Chicago. She was an imp as…

Eugene Fitzgerald

Eugene Fitzgerald, age 88, of Lyndon Station, WI, passed away peacefully on his birthday, Wednesday, December 28, 2022, surrounded by his family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. at St.…

Marian Lucille Sowle

Marian Lucille Sowle, 99, of Richland Center, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at the Richland Hospital. Marian was born on September 26, 1923 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Joseph and LaVaughn (Alderman) Fiebig. From childhood through her teenage years,…

Vicki L. Worachek

Vicki L. Worachek, 70, of Platteville, Wisconsin, died Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at home. Memorial services will be at 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory in Platteville, Wisconsin. Deacon Bill Bussan will…

Eloise C. Hinderman

Eloise C. Hinderman, 93, of Kieler, WI, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at home surrounded by her family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 5th at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church…

Eugene Kurth Woller

MOUNT HOREB - Trusting in his Savior Jesus Christ for his salvation and eagerly anticipating the joy of heaven that awaited him, Eugene Kurth Woller, 76, of Mount Horeb, Wis., left this world unexpectedly on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, while…

Barry Edward Hayes

FITCHBURG - Barry E. Hayes, age 77, of Fitchburg, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022. He was born on May 25, 1945, in Madison, the son of Howard and Ruth (Vance) Hayes. Barry graduated from Madison West High School…

Thomas Joseph Wardell

MADISON - Thomas Joseph Wardell, age 60, of Madison, passed away on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022. He was born on Oct. 26, 1962, the son of Jack and Mary (Ganshert) Wardell. Thomas is survived by his parents; brother, Mike Wardell;…

Charles Eugene Craig

PRAIRIE DU SAC/LODI-Charles E. Craig, age 76, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022, in Madison, Wisconsin, surrounded by his family. Born on March 23, 1946, in Iowa City, Iowa, to Gladys (Nichols) and Robert Craig, Chuck was the fifth…

Jacob Christian Kleven

STOUGHTON - Jacob Christian Kleven, age 45, of Stoughton, passed away on Friday, Dec. 23, 2022. He was born on Oct. 8, 1977, in Madison, and graduated from Stoughton High School in 1996. He married his high school sweetheart and…

Maxine Mazie Kirschenmann

MADISON - Maxine Mazie Kirschenmann, age 94, of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, at Oak Park Place - Autumn Lane. She was born on May 7, 1928, in Nisland, S.D., the daughter of Francis Hanes and Ada…

Jeanette M. McGaw

Through the Cross to light.... our wife, mother, friend, Jeanette M. McGaw, age 69, was born on June 5, 1953, and passed away on Friday, Dec. 23, 2022. Jeanette is survived by her husband, Patrick; children, Katie, Sean and Hannah;…

Joanne Sharon Conrad

MCFARLAND - Joanne Sharon Conrad, age 72, of McFarland, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, at Agrace HospiceCare after a short, but courageous battle with Glioblastoma. She was born on Aug. 19, 1950, in Sayre, Pa., the daughter of…

Denny Champnoise

Dennis Lee Champnoise, Sr., 70, of Richland Center, Wisconsin, formerly of Land O'Lakes, Conover, Eagle River area, passed away on December 23, 2022, at home in the arms of his wife, Peggy, with his protector, Gunner, his lab, by his…

John Elmore Godfrey

Dodgeville – John Elmore Godfrey, age 72, of Dodgeville, passed away on Friday, December 30, 3022. He was born in Dodgeville, WI, on November 27, 1950 to John W. and AnnaMae (Culter) Godfrey. He graduated from Dodgeville High School, graduating…

Janice D. (Spani) Meudt

Ridgeway- Janice D. (Spani) Meudt, age 78, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, after a short battle with cancer. Janice was born on February 18, 1944, in Monroe, Wisconsin, to Joseph Spani and Dorothy (Cutler) Spani. Janice graduated from…

Audrey Mae Kammer

Audrey Mae Kammer, 68, of Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, died Wednesday, December 28, 2022, peacefully at home surrounded by family. She was born in 1954 to Clifford and Virginia (Kraus) Kutz in Fort Atkinson. She married James Alan Kammer on January…

Russell Jay Thompson

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Russell Jay Thompson on December 27, 2022. Born March 8, 1962, to Ervin O and Alma I (Monroe) Thompson. He was surrounded by his loving partner of 36 years,…

Gary Ryan Crawford

Gary Ryan Crawford, age 57, passed away suddenly at University Hospital in Madison on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022. He was born Oct. 3, 1965, in Elgin, Il to Frederick “Bud” Dauel and Sandie (Ryan) Crawford. Gary was united in marriage…

Carlton “Sam” Severson

BLANCHARDVILLE, Wis. -- Carlton “Sam” Severson, age 89, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. He was born on February 9, 1933, on the farm in the Town of Perry, Dane County, WI the…

Jeffery Dietzman

On December 22, 2022 Heaven gained another angel. Jeffery Dietzman received his wings while at home surrounded by his loving family. Jeffrey was born in Fort Hood, TX on January 21, 1953. He was raised in Ridgeway, WI and moved…

Joseph A. “Joe” Hansen

Joseph A. “Joe” Hansen, age 97, of Stoughton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, at Skaalen Nursing and Rehab. He was born on Oct. 8, 1925, in Stoughton, Wis., the son of Joseph and Adelia (Anderson) Hansen. He…

John Mathias “Jack” Landry

John Mathias “Jack” Landry passed away peacefully at home on Dec. 28, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Jack was born on Aug. 2, 1928, to John and Esther (Marten) Landry in Green Bay, where he grew up the oldest…

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What are the final words on an obituary? ›

Concluding Message

In the conclusion of the obituary, special requests may be made such as, “in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to…” or “Our heartfelt thanks to the staff at General Hospital for…” Some families make the final line a dedication honoring their loved one.

What is the largest obituary website? ›

Legacy.com hosts obituaries for more than three-quarters of the 100 largest newspapers in the U.S., by circulation. The site attracts more than 30 million unique visitors per month and is among the top 40 trafficked websites in the world.

How do I find an obituary in Wisconsin? ›

The Wisconsin Historical Society has thousands of obituaries available for family researchers through different databases and physical collections. Wisconsin Name Index (WNI) Collection is an online index of three basic categories of information: obituaries, newspaper clippings and biographical book excerpts.

What are the first lines of obituaries? ›

Ideas for the Beginning Paragraph
  • On (day, date), (full name of deceased) of (city of residence) passed away at the age of ____ years.
  • The family of (full name of deceased) of (city of residence) is saddened to announce his/her passing on (day, date) at the age of _____ years.

What is the most common last words before death? ›

'Most people aren't speaking their last breath, but if they are, or close to it, it's usually "I love you". It's usually, "It's okay", like they're comforting somebody else, or things like "I'm ready".

What should you not say in an obituary? ›

Common Mistakes to Avoid when Writing an Obituary
  • Avoid Making the Obituary About You. ...
  • Don't Focus Just on Death. ...
  • Listing People Who Were Appreciated. ...
  • Avoid Clichés. ...
  • Abbreviations. ...
  • Don't Over Describe the Funeral.

What is the shortest obituary ever? ›

The late Douglas Legler, from Fargo, North Dakota, may have the funniest and most concise obituary ever. The whole obituary reads "Doug Died." And that's exactly the way he wanted it.

Is it common to read the obituary at a funeral? ›

An obituary is written to tell the story of your loved one. These will often be in the funeral program. There will even be a part of the funeral where the obituary will be silently read by everyone in attendance at the funeral. It is something you and your family should be patient with when you are writing it.

What is a good length for an obituary? ›

Most obituaries are around 200 words long, which means using as few words as possible to avoid going over the word count. It's a good idea to make a plan before you write to ensure you stick to the most important points about the person who died.

How much does an obituary cost in Wisconsin? ›

Placing an obituary in the Wisconsin State Journal starts at $142.50.

Do you have to post an obituary in Wisconsin? ›

You are not legally required to place an obituary or death notice in the newspaper. However, if you would like a template to create an obituary, we can provide an electronic template for you. Sometimes, if the estate enters probate, you may need to place a legal notice in a public newspaper.

Are death records public in Wisconsin? ›

Wisconsin birth, death, marriage, and divorce records from October 1907 to now are available. You can order them from the Wisconsin Vital Records Office. Birth, marriage, death, and divorce records are also available through Wisconsin county Register of Deeds offices.

What is the last sentence of an obituary? ›

Some families make the final line a dedication honoring their loved one. Phrases like “We will always carry your memory in our hearts,” or perhaps a favorite quote of your loved one are heartfelt and personal. Other families select a short prayer, a religious quotation, or a line from a poem to place at the end.

How do you say no funeral in an obituary? ›

Obituary Example: No Funeral or Memorial

[Full name] sadly passed away on [date of death] at their home in [place of passing]. They always spread joy and happiness wherever they went. As per [first name]'s request, no funeral or memorial service will be held.

What is the last paragraph of an obituary? ›

The closing paragraph is typically rather short and includes details regarding services or gatherings, as well as any requests regarding donations being made to charities or organizations that are meaningful to the deceased.

How should an obituary end? ›

The obituary should end by naming your loved one's surviving family members, then giving information about the funeral or memorial service, if the family is making those details public, as well as information about any memorial funds or charitable organizations that people should send donations to.

What are examples of closing words at a funeral? ›

If you're unsure how to end your eulogy, finish with a simple goodbye, or a thank you for the memories you shared. You might choose to use traditional phrases like 'rest in peace' or 'sleep well'. Or you can use something less formal, like a greeting or joke you used to share with the person who has died.

What is a good short obituary example? ›

“[Full name], age [age], a beloved figure of [where they lived], sadly left our world on [date of death], after a life richly lived in service and kindness. Known for [mention of significant contributions], [first name] was a beacon of light and hope in our community, touching lives through [specific actions or roles].

What are the last wishes after death? ›

Your last wishes can include anything you want, including funeral or cremation preferences and plans, body disposition preferences, obituary information, messages to your loved ones, requests for your final days, and personal information like where your will is.

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