All Obituaries

Robert Leonard Kronberg, age 77, of rural Rio passed away peacefully March 28, 2023 after a battle with cancer.  He had a rich life that brought happiness to many. He was born September 26, 1945 to Leonard and Olga (Quam) Kronberg.   He was a graduate of Columbus High School.  He married Karen Pulsfus October 7, 1967.  They formed a lifetime partnership on their dairy farm and raised three sons. Bob thoroughly enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. ...

Ray Berry of Pardeeville, passed away Monday, March 27, 2023 with his family by his side. Funeral arrangements are pending. A complete obituary to follow. 

Edwin Harold Freber, 79 of Fall River, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born August 26, 1943. Edwin served his country and worked in US Navy Intelligence and retired after 22 years of service. He enjoyed woodworking, making wooden toys and furniture, and gardening.  He is survived by his daughter Valerie (Robert) Axelsen; granddaughters Abigail Pecora and Sarah (Michael) Tesch; grandson Noah Axelsen; great-grandchildren Hannah, Caleb,...

Andrew E. Campbell, 47 of Deforest, passed away Monday, March 20, 2023. A complete obituary to follow. 

Mae Augusta Lueck, 101 of Pardeeville, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 18, 2023 at At Home Again Memory Care in Rio. She was born May 13, 1921 in Scott Township, the daughter of Emiel and Mary (Ullrich) Kath.  Mae was united in marriage to Reinhold Lueck February 27, 1943 at St. John Lutheran parsonage in Pardeeville. They were blessed with two children. She was a lifelong member of St. John Lutheran Church in Pardeeville where she had been helping at the church school for 12...

Gloria M. Tsitsis, 75 of Rio, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023 at At Home Again Memory Care in Rio.  She was born October 9, 1947 in Portage, Wi to William and Norma (Pike) Smith.  We would like to Thank the Caregivers and Staff At Home Again Memory Care and Agrace Hospice.  She is loved and missed by many.  Per her request there will be no visitation or funeral.

Roland Rohde of Pardeeville, was born in a house on 2nd St. in Randolph Wisconsin April 1, 1927 to William and Augusta (Rahn) Rohde and passed away at the Randolph Nursing Home March 15, 2023 at the age of 95 years 11 1/2 months.  Roland was the founder and owner of Rohde's Sales and Service in Pardeeville from 1957-2005.  He loved anything with an engine. He owned his first motorcycle as a teenager and worked for an Indian Motorcycle Dealer in Milwaukee in the 1940's. He...

Jesse M. Oehlert 43, of Pardeeville, passed away March 15, 2023 after a courageous two year fight with cancer. He was born November 1, 1979 in Eau Claire, WI to Diane (Brunner) and Gene Oehlert Jr. He was raised in Paddock Lake, WI and attended local schools. He was a huge fan and collector of Friday the 13th and Freddie Krueger memorabilia.  Jesse also enjoyed attending Guns-n-Roses concerts. On Friday May 13, 2022 he married his true love of 10 years, Desiree Stanford. His greatest...

Donald Laverne Hohlstein, age 88, passed away peacefully at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg March 14, 2023. Don was born April 3, 1934, in Otsego, Wisconsin to Martha Hohlstein. He was raised by his grandparents, Fred and Minnie Hohlstein in Arlington until their passing and then by his extended family of aunts and uncles, especially Hank and Gladys Hohlstein in Otsego. He graduated from Rio High School in 1952 and from UW-Madison in 1958 with a degree in Sociology/Corrections. He worked as...

Jason K. Hepler, 24 of Pardeeville, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023 as a result of an auto accident in Wisconsin Dells. He was born March 16, 1998 in Columbus Hospital, the son of Bruce and Kathy Hepler. Jason attended Pardeeville Schools where he grew up. He was involved in Cub Scouts as a child and enjoyed mechanical work with his dad and grandfather. Jason was married to Crystal Jackson Hepler and was blessed with a beautiful daughter, Alice Rose. She is now 5 years old and has...