Obituaries

Marianne M. Madson (nee McDaniel), loving wife of the late Arthur L. Madson, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2023 at the age of 94.

She was born in Sioux City, Iowa on March 13, 1928, the daughter of Leonard and Susie McDaniel.

Marianne was a talented and passionate musician with perfect pitch.  At age five she started violin lessons and the teacher said she was a natural.  She moved on to cello lessons and performed the cello, the second love of her life, for more than 70 years.

She married Arthur on September 2, 1950 in Sioux City, Iowa and they enjoyed 57 years together.  Marianne earned her Master’s Degree in cello performance from UW-Madison in 1968.  For many years she taught privately, performed in orchestras, and taught in public schools.

Marianne is survived by her children, Katherine Litteral, Lucy (Robert) Brusky, Kevin Madson (Janet Badura), Marilyn (Tim) Justus, and Amy Madson; grandchildren, Jennifer Litteral (Aramis Grey), William Justus, and Joseph Justus; and great-granddaughter, Saoirse Grey.  She is further survived by brother-in-law, Dennis (Janet) Madson; sister-in-law, Geri (James) Beshey; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Susie McDaniel; and her sister, Teresa McDaniel.

A private graveside service will take place at Hillside Cemetery in Whitewater.

Nitardy Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.  Online condolences can be made at www.nitardyfuneralhome.com

Ricardo “Ricky” Lopez Navejas Jr., 16, of Whitewater passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023. Ricky was born on December 29, 2006 to Ricardo and Luz (Navejas) Lopez in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. He attended Washington Elementary School and Whitewater Middle School, and was currently enrolled at Whitewater High School completing tenth grade.

Ricky loved basketball, video games, spending time with friends, listening to music, and joking around. His laugh was known to be contagious.

Ricky is survived by his parents, Ricardo and Luz Lopez; sister, Melissa Lopez; niece, Julie Delgado; nephew, Isaiah Delgado; many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Aurelia Avalos and Jose Carmen Navejas and paternal grandfather Jose Elias Lopez.

A mass of Christian burial will take place at 1 PM on Friday, March 3, 2023 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Whitewater.  Visitation will take place from 10 AM until the time of mass.  Burial will take place following mass at Calvary Cemetery in Whitewater.

Nitardy Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.  Online condolences can be made at www.nitardyfuneralhome.com

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Ricardo “Ricky” López Navejas Jr. falleció el lunes 20 de Febrero 2023 a la edad de 16 años en Whitewater. Ricky nació el 29 de Diciembre del 2006 de sus padres Ricardo y Luz (Navejas) López en Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. Terminó la escuela primaria Washington y la escuela secundaria Whitewater Middle School y actualmente estaba estudiando en Whitewater High School terminando el décimo grado.

A Ricky le encantaba el baloncesto, los videojuegos, pasar tiempo con sus amigos, y bromear. Una de sus características era que su risa era muy contagiosa.

A Ricky le sobreviven sus padres, Ricardo y Luz López; hermana, Melissa López; sobrina, Julie Delgado; sobrino, Isaías Delgado; muchas tías, tíos, y primos. Le sobrevive su abuelita paterna Irene López.

Ricky ya descansa en paz en compañía de sus abuelitos maternos Aurelia Ávalos y José Carmen Navejas y abuelito paterno José Elías López.

Los servicios de Ricky serán el viernes 3 de Marzo 2023 en la Iglesia Católica San Patricio en Whitewater. El velorio será de las 10 de la mañana hasta la 1 de la tarde la misa tomara parte en seguida. El sepulcro sera después de misa en el cementerio Calvary en Whitewater.

Melvin R. Schrader, 95, of LaGrange, WI passed away on Tuesday, February 14 at Alden Estates in Jefferson, WI.

Melvin was born on September 2, 1927 in LaGrange, WI the son of Edwin and Alena (Knutson) Schrader. Melvin grew up on the family farm and after his schooling he would continue to work the family farm for a few years before purchasing his own farm. Melvin started as a dairy farmer with his father. He would continue to dairy farm after his father passed away and then later in his farming career, Melvin sold the cows and went to cash crop farming. He was a very hard worker and took pride in farming and providing for his family. Melvin was giving, friendly and just generally a happy man. On December 7, 1974 he was united in marriage to the love of his life, June Weigand at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Palmyra where Melvin was a lifelong member. Melvin and June would go on to enjoy many years together making wonderful memories. Melvin’s interests included good food, polka music, and he also enjoyed a nice Snickers bar. One of the highlights of Melvin’s later years was having the windmill on his farm restored. He was very pleased with the result and seeing the beauty restored to the windmill brought him a lot of joy. Melvin was a good man and he will be missed by those he leaves behind.

He is survived by: his wife of 48 years, June Schrader; his niece and nephews, Donna (Dennis) Scherer of Fort Atkinson, Glenn Jacobs of East Troy, John Jacobs of Janesville, and Steve Jacobs of Whitewater; his brother-in-law, Dave (Virginia) Weigand of Elkhorn; his brother-in-law John Weigand of Aldie, VA; and nieces, Jennifer Weigand of Fort Atkinson, and Sara (Jeff) Buising of Boca Raton, FL. Melvin is also survived by a number of other relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Ethel.

Per Melvin’s wishes, no formal services will be held.

Memorials in Melvin’s honor may be made to the St. Matthew Lutheran Church of Palmyra, WI.

Gibson Family Funeral Homes of Palmyra and Eagle, WI is serving the family. To place an online condolence please visit gibsonfuneral.com

Larry Milton Rogers, 68, of Whitewater, WI passed away on February 14, 2023, at Mercy Hospital, Janesville, WI. He was born on March 17, 1954, in Fort Atkinson, WI to the late Milton and Arlene (Zanton) Rogers.

Larry graduated from Whitewater High School in 1974. He was united in marriage to Lynette Boyd on March 18, 1978, at St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church in Whitewater, WI. Larry was self-employed most of his life doing what he loved, farming. He started out as a dairy farmer with his father, Milton and in 1996 the herd was sold. After selling his herd he was a hired farm hand. Larry and Lynette were avid farm toy collectors and enjoyed their time together traveling to find new toys to add to their collection. He loved taking care of his animals, which included horses, llamas, donkeys and all his cats. He could often be found mowing his yard or plowing snow with his skid steer.

Larry is survived by his loving wife, Lynette; sister, Karen Rogers; mother-in-law, Shirley Boyd; sister-in-law, Marlene Boyd and his brother-in-law Darrel Boyd. He was preceded in death by his parents, Milton and Arlene, father-in-law, John Boyd and brother-in-law, Gary Boyd.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Albrecht Funeral Home, Milton with a service to follow at 11:30 a.m. Burial will be in Richmond Cemetery, Delavan, WI. Albrecht Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Milton is assisting the family. For online condolences please visit www.albrechtfuneralhomes.com

Inez Louise Hartel, was born as Inez Louise Radke, on June 5, 1932, age 87, of Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. She passed away peacefully on February 13, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. Inez was predeceased by her parents Alma L. Radke (Foote) and William E. Radke of Watertown, WI and her siblings Mary Brandt and Robert Radke.  

Inez graduated from Watertown High School in 1953 and attended the Milwaukee Hospital County School of Nursing in 1953 to 1956 at which she attained a 3 year degree in Registered Nursing. 

Inez worked at multiple jobs as a registered nurse in Milwaukee, Watertown, Waukesha, Whitewater and visiting nurse Chicago.

Inez met her husband in 1956 at a work Christmas party. While there, she met Douglas Earl Hartel of Fort Atkinson, WI and married him on October 10, 1959.  Over the course of their marriage she had two children.

Inez was a seasoned traveller having been to many countries with her husband, Doug Hartel and her sister, Mary Brandt.  The countries included Nigeria, Uganda, Kenya, Morocco, Italy, France, Switzerland, Germany, Yugoslavia, Denmark, Spain, Mexico, England, China, India, Pakistan, Turkey, Columbia, Brazil, Costa Rica, extensively in Mexico, Canada, among others.  Most recently she went on a Viking Cruise on the Danube River.  Inez also traveled extensively in the United States to all of the states, including Hawaii and Alaska.

Inez is survived by her husband, Douglas E. Hartel of Fort Atkinson, and two children, Pamela (Daniel) Meihak of Idaho, and Constance (Emmanuel) Hartel Todorov of Minneapolis, Minnesota.  She is also survived by three grandchildren, Philip (Audrey) of Idaho, Arin of Georgia and Joseph of California.

Nitardy Funeral Home, Fort Atkinson is serving the family.  No service will be held.  Any memorials may be sent to the Aging & Disabilities Resource Center of Jefferson County, 1541 Annex Rd., Jefferson, WI  53549 or UW Carbone Cancer Center, 600 Highland Ave., Madison, WI 53705.

Joseph Israel Bushey, 13, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 after a valiant fight against Huntington’s Disease. Joseph passed 11 days after his dear sister, Grace, passed from the same disease.

Joseph was born on November 19, 2009 in Madison, WI. He was the son of Chad and Kim (Raatz) Bushey. Joseph was a sweet, gentle and happy boy. He had a smile that would light up the room. He was a NASCAR super fan and loved racing and race cars. He was especially fond of blue race cars and every year for his birthday, race cars were at the top of his list. Joseph was also a very prayerful boy and was excited to meet Jesus. Another one of Joseph’s interests was sand dunes. He thought they were beautiful and interesting. One year, Joseph went on a trip with this family to Michigan where he was able to experience the sand dunes around Lake Michigan and also do some fishing. They all had a wonderful time together making memories that both Joseph and his loved ones cherish deeply. Joseph was a beautiful little boy and his family takes great comfort in the fact that he is with Jesus in Heaven where there is no such thing as Huntington’s Disease. 

He is survived by: his loving parents, Chad and Kim Bushey of Whitewater, WI; his maternal grandparents, Suzanne and David Roth of Tomahawk, WI; his paternal grandparents, Dennis and Peggy Bushey of East Troy, WI; and his loving siblings, Kari, Elizabeth, Jeremiah, Perpetua, Ezekiel, Justice, Ava, Hannah, Ezra, and Emily. He is also survived by a number of other relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his brother, Samuel, his sister, Grace and his maternal grandfather, Lee. 

Memorial Donations may be made to Chad and Kim’s ministry for the children:  “The Carpenter’s Flock”  (a tax deductible entity) in Joseph’s honor. W5621 Tamarack Trail, Whitewater, WI 53190.

A Funeral Service to thank God for Joseph’s life will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 12:00 Noon at The Gibson Family Funeral Home in Eagle, WI (499 Elkhorn Road, Eagle, WI 53119). Pastor Kevin Tranel will officiate the service. Visitation will take place from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Joseph will be laid to rest following the service next to his sister Grace in Oak Ridge Cemetery of Eagle, WI. 

Gibson Family Funeral Homes of Palmyra and Eagle, WI is serving the family.  To place an online condolence, please visit gibsonfuneral.com