All Obituaries

Robert E Lee "Bob" age 77 of Montello, WI passed away on September 13, 2019, surrounded by loved ones, at Tivoli of Portage Divine Savior Healthcare. He was born on November 17, 1941 in Barton, WI, son of Alfred and Gladys Lee. He married Bernadette M. Truehl on April 28, 1962 in Madison. He served in the United States Air Force, from 1960 to 1964, started at Truax Field, Madison and then was stationed in Alaska. He was a Central Office Repairman for Wisconsin Bell Telephone...

Junior “Bill” W. Wendt, 79, of rural Pardeeville, passed away suddenly Thursday, September 12, 2019 at his home. He was born March 4, 1941 to Harvey and Myrtle (Obleness) Wendt. He attended Pardeeville schools, graduating in 1958. He was a member of the drum & bugle corp for A.W.H. Bill was united in marriage to Edith Meiller June 8, 1963. Bill worked for Trumbower Manufacturers, The Pardeeville Canning Factory, and later for the Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles from...

Mali S. Madison, age 68, of Madison, passed away, following a fall on September 10, 2019.   She was born on March 23, 1951 in Bon Som Poi Noi, Thailand to Noy and Hom Seesen. She married Wayne A. Madison October 2, 1971 in Nakon Phanom, Thailand. Mali proudly became a Naturalized American in 1978.  She was employed by Webcrafter's, Inc. for 32 years before retiring in 2012. The greatest joys in Mali's life came from her husband of 48 years, Wayne; her children,...

Richard Wilbur Osborn, 87, of Pardeeville, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison surrounded by his family. He was born June 14, 1932 in Waterman, Il, the son Joseph Soloman and Emily Lucille (Linden) Osborn. He enlisted in the U.S. Airforce and proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict era. He met the love of his life, Patrica Cecilia Shoddy while in the service, dated for a few years and were married June 23, 1956. Richard...

Fred E. “Fritz” Achterberg, 71, of Pardeeville, passed away Monday, September 2, 2019 at Columbus Community Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born November 18, 1946 in Portage, the son of Clifford and Joyce (Sander) Achterberg. He graduated from Portage High School in 1964. Fritz was employed at Hill Chevrolet in Portage. He then worked in construction with Madsen and Findorff starting as a laborer then retiring as a yard foreman. Fritz was an avid hunter and hobby...

Frenda Avis Gilbert, 93, of Rio, passed away peacefully at the Columbus Health and Rehabilitation Monday, September 2, 2019.  Frenda was born at home in the Johnson family homestead in Rio, Wisconsin. She graduated from  Rio High School in 1943. Prior to high school, she attended Gilbert School, a one room country schoolhouse. Frenda graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1950 as a Registered Dietician. Throughout her career, she worked in several mid-Wisconsin nursing...

Elizabeth “Betsy” Haynes, 87 of Pardeeville, passed away peacefully Friday morning, August 30, 2019 at Columbia Healthcare Center in Wyocena.  Betsy was born August 26, 1932 in Portage, the daughter of John and Hazel Burton. She married the love of her life Marvin (Bud) Haynes on September 9, 1950. Together they raised four children.   Betsy wore many hats during her long life as a wife, mother and grandmother.  She worked as an Avon Lady for 25 years and received...

Gordon “Gordy” Allen Jewell, 83, of Pardeeville, formerly of Lodi, passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at Agrace Hospice Care, Fitchburg. He was born on July 10, 1936 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, the son of Leonard and Lucy (Felchowski) Jewell. He was married May 17, 1981 to the former Patricia Pacl.   As a young man, Gordon served in the United States Army in Germany during the negotiations of the end of the Korean Conflict. He was a chosen...

Roger Yahnke, 83 of Pardeeville, with his family by his side returned home to be with the Lord. August 22, 2019. Roger was ready to return home and once again see his mother Clara, father John and of course, his beloved dog Barney. Roger had many hobbies in his lifetime, driving his old Model A car, hunting, cutting wood, creating elaborate beautiful wood furniture, and so much more.  His greatest pride however was his family. In his final days, surrounded by family, you could see...

Carol Joanne Millard, 86, of Pardeeville, passed away peacefully Monday, August 19, 2019 at the Remington House surrounded by family. She was born October 31, 1932 in Linden, Wisconsin, The daughter of Royal and Eva (Liddicoat) Jewell. Carol attended Mineral Point High School. She was employed for many years at Divine Savior Nursing Home until her retirement. Carol was frequently known as “Ma Millard”, with her love of cooking, baking, and taking care of others. She also enjoyed...