All Obituaries

James R. Dott, 89, of Rio passed away on Friday, July 12, 2019 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg.  He was born on September 2, 1929 in Blanchardville, WI, the son of Elmer and Gladys (Rickey) Dott. He married Lois Kenefick on January 5,1952 in Rio. At age 17, Jim began managing Kroger Stores. Following graduation from Mineral Point High School in 1947, he continued in the grocery business and insurance sales.  Jim, along with his twin brother Jerry, served in the U.S. Army during the...

M. Wayne Cornford, 80, of Pardeeville, passed away July 12, 2019 at the Columbia Healthcare Center where he had resided for almost two years. Wayne was born September 13, 1938 in Columbia County to Merwin and Imo (Miller) Cornford. Wayne was instilled with a very hard work ethic that served him well. He was employed for 40 years at the Columbia Highway Department where he held the positions of patrolman and later assistant commissioner. After a few “unhappy” months in...

Robert "Bob" W. Becker, 73, of Pardeeville, passed away peacefully July 12, 2019 in the Columbia Healthcare Center surrounded by his family. He was born September 6, 1945 in Portage, the son of Royce and Hazel Jean (Price) Becker. Bob worked at National Exchange Bank for 39 years serving as Bank Manager - Vice President. He was an active member of the Pardeeville community, serving on the village board from 20 years, fire department for 33 years, the last 17 as fire chief. He...

Anna Mae Price, 80, of Wautoma, formerly of Pardeeville, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019. She was born May 24, 1939 in Pardeeville, the daughter of Reuben and Mabel Roundy.  Anna worked for many years at Rayovac in Portage. She enjoyed watching the Green Bay Packers, game shows, and soap operas.  Survivors include her children Debra (Edwin) Smith and Richard Price; grandchildren, Tammy, Teresa (Ronnie), Tony (Erin), Lynnette (Adam), Courtney (Jason), Lois Ann (Jessie), Danelle,...

Bryan Andrew Andersen, 33, of Portage, passed away July 5, 2019. He was born November 21, 1985 in Colorado, the son of Al and Karen Andersen. He graduated from Portage High School. Bryan enjoyed playing baseball, fishing, camping, the Chicago Bears, and loved his boys with all of his heart.  Bryan is survived by his parents Al and Karen; his sons Izaiah and Austin Andersen; brothers Fred (Stacy), Scott, Jim (Brittany), Bret, Joey, Jacob, and Brandon; grandparents Greg Rybarczyk and...

Jon Francis “Dudley” Diring of Beaver Dam, born December 3, 1965, entered into eternal life July 2, 2019 following an extended illness. Jon was a kind and loving man. Always wanting everyone around him to be happy, he would do whatever was within his means to make that happen. Among his many loves were his family, friends, and his beloved Green Bay Packers. Being a very patriotic man, he was an avid supporter of the military, and was proud as several members of his family and...

Norman C. Mayberry, 80 of Rio,passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at home surrounded by his family. Funeral arrangements are pending. A complete obituary to follow.

James “Jim”  “Boogie” Lawrence LaMarche, age 79,  went to be with his wife, Joanne (Pacourek)  July 1, 2019. They were married on July 29, 1960. Jim was probably best known for building Jim’s Supermarket-later changed to  Piggly Wiggly-in Pardeeville WI. Before he moved to Pardeeville he worked at Western Electric in Cicero, IL where he was one of the first people to ever talk on a speaker phone.   He loved gardening, hunting, fishing,...

Vernon Schumucker, 49 of Montello, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019.  Visitation will be held Friday, June 28 from 4 to 8 PM & Saturday June 29 from 10 AM to 8 PM at the Schumucker residence; N1486 N. 16th Road, Montello, WI. Funeral services will be held Sunday, June 30 at 9 AM at the Melvin Miller residence; W1834 Gillette Drive, Dalton, WI.   

Scott L. Schmidt, 64 of Portage, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Per Scott's wishes, there will be no formal services held.