The Obituary Section

Stephen Ronnie Rondou

, Wisconsin

October 10, 2026

Stephen A. "Ronnie" Rondou devoted husband father brother and lifelong friend passed away unexpectedly on October 11 2026 after a brief illness. He was born in Green Bay Wisconsin on April 7 1957 to parents Leona Peer and Edwin Rondou. After attending college at University of Wisconsin in Madison Steve made the Madison area his lifelong home. Steve considered himself an entrepreneur owning several businesses including Ronnies Clean Laundry Alladins Firewood and Advanced Pallet. For the past 20 years he worked as an independent contractor installing custom window treatments for commercial properties in the Madison area. Recently retired Steve was passionate about spending time with family and friends who truly were his family. He enjoyed being outdoors starting his days on morning walks with Cindy golfing with friends whenever the opportunity arose spending time in the garden with Tristan attending Milwaukee Brewer games and exploring warm places in the winter…

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James Brickson

, Wisconsin

October 12, 2026

Madison James L. Brickson Jim or Brick passed away on Tuesday October 13 2026. He was born in Madison on September 20 1934 the son of Casper and Adeline Brickson. Jim graduated from Madison East High School in 1952. He proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1955 to 1957 as a signal corp installer on radar equipment at White Sand Proving Grounds and Fort Churchill Canada. After and before Army duty he worked at Wolff Kubly and Hirsig Company as an architectural door hardware specialist for 18 years. After that in 1970 he and Alan Shaw left WKH to start their own business BricksonShaw Inc for the next 32 years. For 50 years doorknobs were his life. James is survived by his sons David Lisa of Scottsdale AZ and Stephan of Sun Prairie sister Charlene Hill of Sun Prairie and nieces nephews and many wonderful friends. A visitation will…

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Lamar Johnson

, Wisconsin

October 7, 2026

Lamar Johnson 82 passed away October 8 2026. He was born October 10 1943 to Carl andDora Sell in Monmouth IL. The same town as Wyatt Earp No they were not childhood playmates. Lamar graduated from Media High School in 1961. He then attended the University of Madison Wisconsin before returning to Illinois to graduate from Western Illinois University in 1967. After fulfilling his Illinois commitment teaching 1 year at Alexis High School he once again returned to Wisconsin. He spent 39 years teaching in the Deforest Area School district retiring in 2007. Lamar loved sports. He spent many of his teaching years in Deforest being Coach Johnson for the girls Middle School basketball teams. He himself played competitive league basketball and softball until he was 58 or so. Also in his free time he enjoyed golfing fishing and playing cards with friends and family. He is survived by his…

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David Jonathan

, Wisconsin

Born in Blackpool England in 1943 David attended Oxford University and was conferred a masters in physics. With an adventurous spirit he came to America to grow his career and start a family. He is survived by his children Joanna Kristina and Adam and grandchildren William and Wesley. An avid outdoorsman he loved camping hiking fishing and exploring and was always quick to head out on short excursions or grand expeditions alike. Known for his signature sense of humor and intellectual mind he leaves behind a life of many lessons. His memory will live on and be cherished by his family and friends. David was known for his relentless practicality so in lieu of flowers please make a donation to the

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Ronald Brunner

, Wisconsin

October 8, 2026

CROSS PLAINS Ronald L. Brunner passed away on Friday October 9 2026 just before his 52nd wedding anniversary. He was born on July 5 1950 the son of the Andrew Michael Brunner and Lucille Susan Statz. Ron graduated from Wisconsin Heights High School in 1969 and pursued some Agriculture college coursework thereafter. For many years he was engaged in farming before transitioning to a career as a custodian within the Cross PlainsMiddleton school district. He also worked at Wylie Doyley LLC and served the Cross Plains township in various capacities during his lifetime. An avid sports enthusiast Ron enjoyed bowling and playing slow pitch softball. Ron loved playing cards with the family. He took great pleasure in his childrens sports and coached his sons baseball team and spent quality time hunting deer and turkey. Devoted to the outdoors he was a member of the National Wild Turkey Federation and always…

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Muriel Nass

, Wisconsin

October 5, 2026

Muriel Ann Pfister Nass 87 passed away peacefully on October 6 2026. Muriel was born on June 8 1939 at Peabody Hospital in Webster S.D. to Dr. Faris Pfister and Mrs. Jessie Pfister. A lifelong South Dakotan at heart Muriel carried with her the warmth friendliness and humor that would come to define her life. Muriel attended Webster High School during which time she was crowned Queen of Websters Diamond Jubilee. She graduated in 1957 and went on to attend the University of South Dakota earning her teaching degree in 1959. While at USD Muriel was an active member of Chi Omega sorority and was named Miss Vanity Fair. Shortly after graduation Muriel married and moved with her husband to California where their first child Blake was born. Their daughter Jennifer was born in 1963. The family eventually returned to South Dakota living in Brookings for several years before settling…

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Kay Deminter

, Wisconsin

Kay was born in Fort Dodge Iowa on February 20 1938 to Robert and Vivian Loomis Schultz. She graduated from Madison East High School in 1956. Her life employment included Jackson Clinic Pharmacy flight attendant for Northwest Airlines East Madison Clinic and U.W. Extension which she retired from in April of 2000 after almost 26 years of service. Throughout the years Kay enjoyed camping traveling bowling playing cards reading Badgers and Packers games family and friends. She was a devoted mother and grandmother whose greatest pride and joy in life were her sons and their achievements along with her precious granddaughters whom she adored. Kay is survived by her sons Mike Rose DeMinter of Sun Prairie and Tim Amy DeMinter of Spring Green granddaughters Bryanna Nathan DeLong DeMinter and Brooklyn Marcos Ramos of Spring Green sister Deloris Erstad of West Bend brother Cary Schultz of Madison and many nieces nephews…

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Janet Marie Vansomeren

, Wisconsin

October 9, 2026

MONDOVI MADISON Janet Marie VanSomeren passed away on Saturday October 10 2026 in Fort Atkinson. She was born on December 13 1942 in Schuyler Neb. the daughter of Alfred and Agnes Vrba Lueke. Jan left home after high school and never looked back She attended business school in Omaha Neb. and went on to build a dedicated career in the telecommunication industry. Most recently she worked at Mondovi Telephone where she wore many hats serving as receptionist secretary and handling billing and sales. On December 2 1972 Jan married her best friend Roger VanSomeren. Together they started a family with their daughter Marie. Jan had a special place in her heart for animals especially dogs and cats and supported the humane society. She enjoyed visiting Olbrich Botanical Gardens listening to Elvis Presley and making memories with family and friends. Some of her favorite times were spent along the Mississippi River…

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Joseph Schoeneman

, Wisconsin

October 7, 2026

OREGON Joseph P. Joe Schoeneman 70 of Oregon passed away peacefully to be with his Lord Jesus on Thursday October 8 2026 at his home with his loving family by his side. Joe was born on March 19 1956 in Wausau Wis. the son of John and Katherine Philpot Schoeneman. He lettered in baseball and basketball at Wausau East High and after graduation attended the University of WisconsinMarathon County where he lettered in soccer and tennis. In 1978 Joe graduated from the University of WisconsinMadison with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Arts Radio Television and Film and began working for WSAUTV later WSAWTV in Wausau where he wrote and produced commercials and other content. During his time in Wausau Joe was also the voice of D.C. Everest football and basketball for WRIGAM and called several highschool championship football games at Camp Randall Stadium and statetournament basketball games from…

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Pamela Sue Kokesh

, Wisconsin

October 9, 2026

BARABOO Pamela Sue Kokesh age 84 passed away peacefully on Saturday October 10 2026 to be with her loving husband Jerry. Born on October 17 1941 Pamela was the beloved daughter of the late John and Doreen Farnsworth. A proud 1959 graduate of DeForest High School Pamela furthered her education by obtaining an associate degree in Nursing from Madison Area Technical College. She married Gerald A. Kokesh on September 15 1962 in Lodi and together they built a life in the country anchored in love family and caring for others. Pamela dedicated her career to nursing beginning her working career with Central Colony of Madison before joining Home Health United as a private practical nurse with unwavering compassion. Her caring and comforting spirit extended beyond her vocation she made an impact in her community serving as an active Girl Scout Leader and later gifted her time supporting the Baraboo School…

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Michael Condon

, Wisconsin

September 19, 2026

MADISON Michael Neil Mike Condon a devoted husband father grandfather greatgrandfather veteran lifelong learner adventurer and friend passed away on Sunday September 20 2026 after a life that was anything but ordinary. Born June 2 1943 in Seattle Wash. while his father was serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II Mike grew up in Madison and Monona Wis. as the oldest of four children. From the beginning he was curious independent and inclined to make his own way. By his own telling he was also occasionally a little mischievous. He once recalled being sent to the principals office as a boyand responding by kicking the principal in the shin. It was perhaps an early indication that Mike was not someone who easily accepted being told what to do. He loved being outdoors and exploring. As a boy he rode his bicycle all over Madison eventually riding around Lake…

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Dr Warren Wilson

, Wisconsin

October 6, 2026

LIVESTREAM SERVICE Warrens Livestream Service will begin at 11 a.m. CT on Friday October 30 2026. MOUNT HOREB Dr. Warren D. Wilson age 82 of Mount Horeb Wis. passed away on Wednesday October 7 2026 at Agrace Hospice Care after living with cancer for the past three years. He was born on May 16 1944 in Crookston Minn. to parents Woodrow and Harriet Vinge Wilson. Warren graduated from Lafayette High School in Red Lake Falls Minn. in 1962. He graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Science in 1967 and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine DVM degree in 1969. Warren married E. Arlene Wikelius on September 9 1967 at Chisago Lake Lutheran Church in Center City Minn. They welcomed four daughters during their 33 years of marriage which ended with Arlenes passing. In his continual quest for excellence he became a Diplomate of the American College of…

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