All Obituaries

Leona M. Evans, 81 of Rio, passed away peacefully Friday, May 24, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison surrounded by her family. She was born December 6, 2019 in Arena, WI, the daughter of Roy and Lilly Davenport. She was united in marriage to Walter Evans August 25, 1956. She was employed at Racine Glove Factory/Jaxco for 53 years. Leona was an avid Wisconsin sports fan. She also enjoyed socializing with her family and friends, fishing, camping, and snowmobiling. Survivors include...

Dana Crumpton, 66 of Madison, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Agrace Hospice in Madison. Funeral arrangements are pending. A complete obituary to follow.  

  Kathleen Haight (nee Haberkorn), age 91 of Markesan, peacefully passed from this earthly dwelling May 18, 2019 after a gradual decline with Parkinson’s. Kathleen was born on the family farm outside Dalton, WI on August 20, 1927.  As a child, she preferred to be outside helping her dad with chores rather than being inside doing housework.  Kathleen graduated from Portage High School in 1945. Two months later, she enrolled in a nurses training program at Columbus...

Rosemary Ellen Swenson, 85, of Poynette and formerly of Pardeeville, passed away surrounded by her daughters on Monday, May 13, 2019.  Born in Sauk City, WI she was the daughter of Archie and Bessie (Jackson) McKinney.  She was a 1952 graduate of Arena High School. After high school she worked in the labs of Badger Ordnance Works near Baraboo, a job she really liked.  Rosemary also enjoyed ballroom dancing in Sauk and Baraboo with her friends and then eventually with her...

David J. Bradley, 84 of rural Pardeeville went to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday, May 5, 2019. He died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was born July 16, 1934 in Portage, WI, the son of Lester and Gertrude (Dykstra) Bradley. He was a graduate of Cambria High School. David was united in marriage to Lois Brandsma June 11, 1955 in Pardeeville. Together they started on a farm in Princeton. Then in 1960, they moved to the current family farm, which is known as...

Amelia Cathryn Trumbower, 28 of Madison/Pardeeville, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2019 of Melanoma Cancer.   She was born October 24, 1990 in Portland, Oregon, the daughter of Doug and Sheryl Trumbower. Amelia graduated from Madison East High School in 2009 where she was a member of the East Swim and Softball teams.  She was very active in the bands, choir and theater. Amelia attended Carroll University for a year majoring in Music Business and a member of their swim team....

Larry B. Wegner, 66 of Pardeeville left this earth on April 29, 2019 after a four-month struggle with Cancer, with his wife by his side, as well as Penzey and Zoe, his loyal dogs.  He was born on April 23, 1953 to Byron & Bernice (Heller) Wegner. Larry was baptized, confirmed, and graduated from St. John's Lutheran in Montello, and in 1971, graduated from Montello High School. Larry was a machinist at Montello Products for many years followed by sales associate at Portage Do...

Stoughton / Sun Prairie - Charles Mayhew Poster, age 87, of Stoughton, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, April 29, 2019. Charles is survived by his children; David of Oostburg, Stephan (Mary) of Waunakee, Jeffrey (Gina) of Sun Prairie, Cheryl of Sun Prairie; Timothy of Sun Prairie, and Jean (Mike) Storch of La Farge; 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Marlene Poster. He was preceded in death bey his parents Peter and Lillian Poster and...

Dennis Wayne Georgeson, 69 of Pardeeville, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 27, 2019 at St, Mary’s Hospital in Madison surrounded by his family. He was born April 27, 1950 in Madison, the son of Eugene and Ruby (Scott) Werla. He was united in marriage to Kristine Anna Warnke November 10, 1973 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Pardeeville. Dennis and Kristine enjoyed 45 years of marriage. He worked for Giddings and Lewis Foundry for 10 years and for U.W. Hospital for 15...

William "Bill" R. Hayes, 80 of Pardeeville, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg. He was born at home in Jump River, WI to Ray and Rena Hayes. Bill worked for Madison Crushing and Excavating and was a member of Local 139 until his retirement in 2002. He was an avid hunter, outdoorsman, ran a maple syrup business, and was a frequent traveler. Bill was also a member of the Lac Courte Oreilles Indian Tribe. Survivors include his beloved partner Barb...