Obituaries

ASHTON–Kathleen Mary Egstad, 81, of rural Ashton, passed away on Sept. 18, 2022. She was born on Jan. 8, 1941 at Saint Mary's Hospital in Madison, the daughter of Eleanor C. (Boos) Hensen and her husband Herman L. Hensen, a Middleton native.

Kathy graduated from Edgewood High School in 1959 and then continued her studies at Edgewood College in Madison. She met her future husband, James Richard Egstad, on a double date while in high school. They were united in marriage on Aug. 20, 1960 at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Madison.

At the time of her marriage, she was a sophomore at Edgewood College with intentions of being an art teacher, and James was a junior electrical engineering student at UW-Madison.

MOUNT HOREB–Doris Ann Hall, 79, of Mount Horeb, passed away on Sept. 20, 2022. She was born on March 19, 1943, in Sewickley, PA, the daughter of George Brothers and Ruth (Peoples) Brothers. She married the late Carl Haywood Hall Sr. on Sept. 26, 1973, in Alexandria, VA.

Doris graduated from Quaker Valley High School in Leetsdale, PA, received a full scholarship to Fisk University in 1961 and graduated with honors in 1965. Doris was a gifted musician having studied Music Education at Fisk University and could play beautifully by ear and read music. She loved playing the piano and organ and was often requested to play at various occasions such as church, weddings and even funerals as well as individuals. Two of her most prideful moments were playing for The Fisk University Jubilee Singers while attending there and the Evangelist Katherine Kuhlman.

MIDDLETON–Paul Anton Maly, 89, passed away on July 8, 2022 at Meriter Hospital in Madison. He was born at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison on May 28, 1933, the only child to Leon "Leo" John Maly and Edna Frances (Frisch) Maly.

Sadly, on April 15, 1934, Paul's father, Leo, 28, was tragically killed in a vehicle incident when he was driving north on Highway M while embarking for an early Sunday morning church service and crashed head-on into an incoming driver from Mazomanie. Paul, then 11-months young, his mother, and her younger brother, Raymond G. Frisch, were severely injured and were taken to Madison General Hospital where they were released 10 days later. It was ruled by then-Dane County coroner William E. Campbell that the fatal mishap on the wrong side of the road was an accident on Leo's part. 

MADISON–Diane Anita Price passed away at age 76 on July 14, 2022. She was born Diane Anita Thorstad, the second child for Clarence and Anita (Prinz) Thorstad, on May 5, 1946 in Madison. She was blessed to have grown-up with three siblings, Ronald, Dawneen, and John, whom she loved unconditionally and with whom she maintained strong bonds throughout life.

She spent most of her life in Madison, graduating from West High School in 1964 and then from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Following college graduation, she went on to attend nursing school at York College in York, PA, where she was the valedictorian of her class. Diane loved learning new things throughout her whole life.

CROSS PLAINS–Donald J. “Jim” Sebree, 74, of Cross Plains, passed away on Sept. 21, 2022. He was born on April 2, 1948, in Indianapolis, IN, the son of Donald and Lois (Stonebreaker) Sebree.

Jim moved to Wisconsin to pursue his education at UW-Madison. He was united in marriage to Linda Diederich on Sept. 27, 1980 in Madison.

Jim worked as a purchasing agent at several area companies, enjoyed woodworking, cooking, reading and golfing. 

Jim is survived by his wife, Linda; daughters, Erica Sebree and Lisa (Nick) Williams; grandchildren, Mason and Harper Williams; sister, Lois Ann (Chris) Johnson; and two nieces. He was preceded in death by parents, Donald and Lois.

MADISON/VERONA–Carl Harold Reuter, 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones, on September 22, 2022. He was born in Madison on July 25, 1943 to the late Russell and Frieda (Mueller) Reuter. Carl grew up in Madison and was raised in the Vilas Park area. He graduated from Central High School. He received his bachelor’s degree from UW-Platteville studying education and industrial arts followed by his master’s degree at UW-Stout. Carl started the industrial technical education program for West High. Carl was a pioneer. He was a mentor to many teens and guided them in finding their path in life. Many of these students have become lifelong friends to Carl and his family. He was a teacher at West High for 35 years. 

MIDDLETON–Lisa Marie Morrick, 60, of Middleton, passed away peacefully on the morning of Sept. 20, 2022, surrounded by her family in Madison Wisconsin at UW Hospital. She was born on Jan. 14, 1962, the daughter of Robert and Joan (Hanson) Morrick.

Lisa grew up in Middleton Wisconsin. She was a server at Perkin's for many years. However, her real calling in life was to help and serve those in need at the Salvation Army’s Women’s and Children’s homeless shelter where she enjoyed doing arts and crafts and spending time with children.

MIDDLETON–Raymond T. Laufenberg, 89, of Middleton, passed away on Sept. 23, 2022, after a battle with kidney disease. He was born on Aug. 26, 1933, in Madison, the first of Casper and Lydia (Schroeder) Laufenberg’s 12 children.

MIDDLETON–Judith Ann (Kolb) Faren, 77, of Middleton, passed away on Aug. 20, 2022. She was born at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison on May 16, 1945 to Quintin "Jake" and Dorothy Helen (Knoche) Kolb, who were married on June 3, 1944.

After graduating from Madison West High School in 1963, Judy married the love of her life, Robert "Bob" Faren, on June 25, 1966 at Saint Bernard Catholic Church in Middleton. At the time of their marriage, she worked at Reliance Insurance Co. in Madison, and he worked at Johnson-Hill Press Co. in Fort Atkinson, where they lived soon after their return from a honeymoon to northern Wisconsin.

Later, they started their business, Faren Electric. They were blessed with a son Joseph and a daughter Rebecca and were longtime members of Saint Bernard Catholic Church in Middleton.

MIDDLETON–John M. Richgels, 72, of Middleton, passed away at home on July 21, 2022.

He was born on September 30, 1949, in Highland, the son of Highland natives Melvin J. Richgels and his wife Leora Ann (Drager) Richgels, who were married on July 19, 1947 in Highland.

The family later relocated to Cross Plains and were members of Saint Xavier Catholic Church in Cross Plains. John graduated from Middleton High School in 1967.

He married Beaver Dam native Linda Jo Skyler on June 13, 1995 in Rockford, IL. Later, he was employed as a machinist at Springs Window Fashions in Middleton for many years, followed by working as a delivery driver for Eannelli Pharmacy of Prairie du Sac.

He enjoyed fly fishing and tying flies, as well as travelling throughout Wisconsin, visiting new towns and local points of interest. He was always interested in trying new foods and recipes.