All Obituaries

Elizabeth LaVerne “Liz” John, age 86, of Pardeeville, passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at Wisconsin Veteran’s Home at King.  She was born on September 1, 1932, in North Leeds, the daughter of Frank and Maude (Fuller) Tomlinson.  Elizabeth married George John on October 8, 1960. She enjoyed dancing, polkas, especially Don Peachey, NASCAR, horseshoes, but most of all she loved spending time with her family, especially her granddaughter Danielle. She is...

Tana L. Kurtz, age 67 of Poynette, passed away on September 18, 2018 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on August 8, 1951 in Portage to Kenneth and Catharine (Pratt) Gibson.  She graduated from Pardeeville High School in 1969 and was united in marriage to Thomas Kurtz on November 27, 1971. Tana was an avid reader, an artist, and was the biggest fan of whatever sport or activity her grandchildren were involved in.  She also enjoyed crocheting and creating arts and...

Margaret C. Schliesman, age 84 of Columbus, passed away Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Columbus Community Hospital. She was born October 5, 1933 in Fountain Prairie Township, the daughter of Mark and Adeline (Warmke) Schliesman. She graduated from Columbus High School in 1951. She was an accounting and data processing manager for several businesses including 52 years at the Fall River Canning Company, Friday Canning Company, Chiquita Processed Foods, and Seneca Foods. Margaret was an...

John James Thomas, age 63, of Strasburg, Co. formerly of Chicago, IL,  passed away on Monday, September 10, 2018 at his home in Colorado.  He was born on September 22, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois. The son of Harry and Hertha (Henkelman) Thomas.  John worked for Cross Container Corp in Carpentersville, IL. He loved spending time with his family and granddaughters. He is survived by his son, John Jared Thomas; daughters, Nicole Marie Thomas, Lorin Ann (Eric) Miller;...

Katherine “Kate” A. Huber, age 23 of Poynette, passed away Monday, September 3, 2018.  She was born February 22, 1995 in Madison, the daughter of Fred and Judith (Kuhl) Huber. She attended Poynette Schools. She was very athletic, she played volleyball, softball, and basketball. She showed cattle at the area fairs and had a gift of drawing. She had a love for her family. Kate is survived by her parents, Fred (Karen Ramsey) Huber, and Judy Huber, siblings; Kim (Justin) Ross,...

Leila Mable (Manthey) Healy, age 95 of Randolph, passed away Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Randolph Health Services, not far from where she was born in 1923. She began her near century of life as the oldest child of William and Ruth Manthey who had three more children, Irene Patchin, Lester Manthey, and Alice Atkinson. When she was six months old, they moved from her grandparent’s home on County Road P and County SS to south of Cambria to the “round barn farm.”  Her...

Imogene L. Pafford, age 90, of Adams, formerly of Poynette and Rio, passed away on her birthday August 30, 2018.  She was born on August 30, 1928 in Portage, she grew up in Poynette.  Imogene was an avid Green Bay Packer Fan, she also enjoyed playing Euchre downtown and was an old time Country Western music fan. Imogene retired from Ray-O-Vac after 29 years.  She also volunteered for Meals on Wheels in Rio. Imogene is survived by her children; John (Lori) Pafford, Linda Bell,...

Janice Lou Burns, age 79, formerly of Pardeeville, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2018 with her family by her side.  She was born on December 3, 1939, the eldest of 3 daughters to Ada Pauline (Briggs) Kalish and Floyd Kalish.  Janice was a hard worker, working many years at Kmart and also the LeVee Restaurant in Portage.  She retired after 20 years of service from Divine Savior Hospital in Portage.  Janice was a loving, caring soul who will most be remembered for...

Willis “Bill” T. Hinzman, age 84 of Rio, passed away peacefully Monday, August 27, 2018 at the Columbia Health Care Center in Wyocena. He was born April 28, 1934 in Rio, the son of Roland and Alice (Peterson) Hinzman. He graduated from Rio High School in 1952. He worked for Rio Farmers Union COOP while in High School which lead to a full time position as a book keeper after graduation. He held the position of village clerk for Rio for 13 years. Bill served his community on the...

James W. “Jimbo” Sommers, Retired MSgt. USAF, of Pardeeville, WI, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2018 at Agrace Hospice Center following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born Sept. 26, 1943 in Beaver Dam, WI, the son of Forrest M. and Marguerite Irene (Funk) Sommers. He was raised in Portage, developed an interest in auto mechanics at a very young age, and helped his father build and operate Sommers Standard station.  He attended St. Mary’s elementary...