All Obituaries

Grace Kloostra, 79, of Cambria,  passed away Friday, November 8, 2019.  She was born January 16, 1940 in Dalton, the daughter of Lester and Dorothy Schave. She was a 1958 graduate of Montello High School. Grace was united in marriage to Lester Kloostra August 23, 1959 and shared 60 years of marriage together. Lester and Grace enjoyed their time running the Crossroad Supper Club in downtown Cambria for 13 years. She also enjoyed many vacations to Las Vegas and day trips to Ho...

Frances M. Dearth Jones, 72, died November 7, 2019 at Tivoli Nursing Center in Portage. She was born July 7, 1947 in Monroe, the daughter of Myron F. and Betty May (Gerber) Dearth. Fran graduated from Blanchardville High School in 1966. April 1, 1997, she married Gary Jones. She was employed by the State of Wisconsin until she retired due to health issues in 2004. Fran enjoyed her computer, talking on the phone, going shopping, and taking trips with her sisters. She also loved her pets,...

Patricia Lea (Pulver) Roehl, Janesville passed away peacefully October 30, 2019 following complications of severe asthma.   She was born September 24, 1962 to Neil and Cecelia Pulver in Wyocena.  She graduated from Pardeeville High School in 1980. Once her children were in school, she went to Blackhawk Technical College and became a registered nurse.  Her most current job was in administration as a Continuous Improvement Specialist at SSM Health in Madison. ...

Barbara J. (Gawel) Grippo, 78, died Tuesday, October 29, 2019 in Richmond, Texas. She passed peacefully after a long courageous battle with cancer. Barbara was born December 29, 1940 to Henry and Ruth Gawel, she was the oldest of nine children. She graduated from Pardeeville High School in 1960. She then attended Patricia Stevens School of Modeling, Milwaukee. Afterwards she moved to New York to pursue her modeling career. Later she moved to California where she met the love of...

Donald A. Gardehl, 87 of Rio, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2019 at Columbus Nursing and Rehab. He was born May 24, 1932 in Wonewoc, the son of Adolph and Gladys (Monsky)Gardehl. Don graduated from Wonewoc High School, was drafted in the U.S. Army in 1950 and served his country during the Korean Conflict and was discharged in 1952. He was united in marriage to Carole Stull January 5, 1974.  Don is survived by his wife Carole; step daughter Victoria (Scott) Brandenburg; step...

Joseph Edward Benak, 93, of South Range, formerly of Rio, passed into the arms of our Lord October 25, 2019.  Joe was born in Chicago IL, to Vincent and Barbara Benak, where his family owned and operated Benak’s Fruits and Vegetables. As a teenager, Joe and his family moved to Scottville MI to try their luck at farming. With hard work and determination, Joe became a skilled, self-taught, farmer. It was there that he met the love of his life, Antoinette Balcavage. Joe and Toni...

Keith E. Becker, 48, of Madison, formerly of Portage, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at his home in Madison. He was born August 2, 1971 in Plymouth, the son of Michael & Kay Becker. Keith graduated in 1989 from Portage High School and attended UW Stevens Point, majoring in forestry and soil. He loved watching his Green Bay Packers and U.W. Badgers. He served his country in U.S. Army. He  enjoyed fishing, hunting and anything outdoors with family and friends. His biggest...

Charles J. McConochie, 90, of Pardeeville, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at St. Clare Meadows in Baraboo. He was born July 6, 1929 in Pardeeville, the son of Christopher and Bessie (Coates) McConochie. He attended and graduated from Pardeeville High School. He was united in marriage to Mary Lou Raymond October 18, 1952. They were blessed with three children. Charlie and Mary raised their family outside of Pardeeville. He was employed at the Wyocena COOP working in the...

Andrew William Junget, Jr. 79 of Rio, passed away October 23, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison.  He was born August 24, 1940 in Melrose Park, IL, the son of Andrew and Gladys (Brockman) Junget. He graduated from Leyden High School in Franklin Park in 158. Andy was united in marriage to Donna Bruce June 5, 1965. He enjoyed watching both his sons racing at the 151 speedway in Columbus. His hobbies consisted of wood carving, drawing, hunting, fishing, camping, as well as having...

John “Dave” Southworth, 81, of Wyocena, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at At Home Again Memory Care in Rio. He was born January 14, 1938 in Columbus, the son of John and Beatrice (Towner) Southworth. John was a graduate from Pardeeville High School. After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served his country for two years during the Korean Conflict while stationed in Texas. He was an Electrical Lineman for Madison Gas and Electric for over 33 years. He...