All Obituaries

Susan K. Peterson, age 63 of Pardeeville, passed away on Monday, July 16, 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison.  She was born on October 30, 1954 in Madison, the daughter of Walter and Lois Peterson. Sue married Tom Steele on June 25, 1983 in Durward’s Glen in Baraboo.  Sue graduated from Queen of Apostles High School in 1973.  She worked in healthcare as a “Candy Striper” and nursing assistant. at UW Hospital, she transferred to program assistant and...

Judith “Judy” Merwin, age 78 of Pardeeville, passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at the Heritage House in Portage. She was born January 8, 1940 in Madison, the daughter of Richard and Kathleen (VanEtten) DaWalt. She was united in marriage to Robert Merwin in 1956. She was employed at Rayovac in Portage for many years until her retirement. Judy was an avid Milwaukee Brewers, Green Bay Packers and Wisconsin Badgers fan and she also enjoyed watching birds. She was blessed with...

George L. English, age 76 of Pardeeville, passed away Monday, July 9, 2018 at Meriter Hospital in Madison. He was born June 4, 1942 in Madison, the son of Joel and Viola (Dahl) English.  George graduated from Central High School and proudly served his country in the United States Navy.  For 37 years, George worked in the engineering department at Meriter Hospital.  On July 28, 1995, George married Madge Kuhn.  His hobbies included camping, spending time at the cottage,...

Richard Ryan, age 87, of Wyocena, passed away on July 2, 2018 at Columbia Health Care Center in Wyocena. Richard was born on March 21, 1931 to late Bernard and Margaret Ryan. He was united in marriage to JoAnn Rinde on July 2, 1955. He served his country for 4 years in the US Navy. He was a truck driver all his life, as he enjoyed giving his grandkids rides in his dump truck. He was an active member of his community as he served on the Wyocena fire department, along with putting in more...

Lydia W. Troyer, age 78 of Markesan, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 30, 2018 at her home. Visitation will be held Saturday, June 30 at the Harley A. Beechy Residence from 4 PM until 9 PM and again Sunday, July 1 from 10 AM until 9 PM. Funeral services will be held Monday, July 2 at 9 AM AT the Harley A. Beechy residence. Burial will follow at Salemville Cemetery in Cambria.

Donna Jean Ullrich, age 74 of Pardeeville, passed away Saturday, June 30, 2018 at St, Mary’s Hospital in Madison. She was born August 10, 1943 to Donald and Myrle (Sloggy) Barry. She graduated from Portage High School in 1961 and attended MATC in Madison for practical nursing courses. She worked in nursing OB at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage for 16 years. She also was a school health nurse and worked as a secretary and in retail in the Portage area. She was united in marriage to...

Richard T. Stauber, of Pardeville died at home Friday, June 29, 2018.  He was born in Portage to Richard and Meta (Engel) Stauber April 4, 1929. He graduated from Portage High School in 1949 and immediately entered the U.S. Marine Corps.  After discharge, he earned a college degree in education and spent a career in teaching and/or educational administration. He married Donna Nelson June 20, 1953 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Portage.  He is survived by his wife and...

Charles J. Mislivecek, age 86, passed away on Sunday, June 24, 2018 at the Columbia Health Care Center.  He was born on March 18, 1932 in Hillsboro, the son of the late Mary and Charles Mislivecek Sr.  At the age of 19 he entered the National Guards and then 2 ½ years later he Served his country in the United States Army from 1953-1955, he served 1 year in Japan and 1 year in the States. On June 8, 1968 he married Betty Ann Scott.  Together they owned and operated the...

Richard “Dick” Gibney age 84 of Pardeeville, passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at Agrace HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg.  He was born September 29, 1933 in Elroy, the son of Clifford and Clara (Rakow) Gibney.  Dick married Sharon Baillies on November 23, 1974.  Dick was a member of the Steamfitters local 394/601 from 1953 until the time of his death.  He served his country in the United States Navy for six years, two years active and four years inactive...

Merna J. Robinson, age 88, passed away on Sunday, June 17, 2018 at Divine Savior Tivoli in Portage.  Merna was born April 14, 1930 in East Bennett Valley, Eleva, WI the daughter of John and Margaret Austin.  On July 13, 1948 she married the love of her life, Edgar W. Robinson in Moorhead, MN. Together the had two daughters, Rita Faye and Nadine Pamela, raising them in Lodi. Merna worked as an aide at Central Colony in Madison and Columbia County Healthcare Center in Wyocena. ...