All Obituaries

Steven Lawrence Kolakowski died suddenly at home on Sunday, November 18, 2018. Steven was born in Milwaukee on January 15, 1955, to Bennon and Dolores Huber Kolakowski. Steven graduated from Boys Tech of Milwaukee in 1972. He got a degree in Police Science from WCTC and several years later a degree in Copier Repair from WCTC. Steven married the former Sandy Rowe on June 28, 1985, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Rio. They were blessed with a son, Samuel Thomas. Steven, Sandy, and Sam...

Charles W. Richards, 64 of Wyocena, formerly of Portage, passed away Thursday, November 15, 2018 at the Columbia Healthcare Center in Wyocena. Charles is survived by his daughter Amy (Orla) Kuhns; three sons, Joseph (Mandy) Richards, David Richards, and Darrin Richards (Ria Gaston); his father; grandchildren and great grandchildren; one brother; one sister; nephew Marcus Capitonoff (Shannon Whitsell) and other nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother and two sisters. No...

Patricia L. Healy, age 85 of Pardeeville/Wyocena, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. Funeral arrangements are pending. A full obituary will appear soon.

Tony R. Baillies, 80, of Pardeeville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at the Columbia County Health Care Center in Wyocena.   Tony was born September 15, 1938, in Portage, the son of Bernard B. and Cecil J. (Lange) Baillies. He grew up in Wyocena and graduated from Pardeeville High School, where he captured numerous letters in basketball, baseball, football, track and curling. Tony served in the United States ARMY and Wisconsin National Guard. On December 7,...

Jean E. Bauer, 87 of Wyocena, passed away peacefully Monday, November 5, 2018 at the Columbia Healthcare Center surrounded by her family. She was born Christmas Day, 1930 in Leeds to Marshall and Agnes (Sanden) Hazard. She attended Poynette schools and graduated in the class of 1948. She was married to Rolland I. Bauer in 1950. They were blessed with three children. She worked at the state capitol in Madison, substitute secretary for the Arlington School, drove school bus for the Rio School...

Mark E. “Sparky” Polnow, 65 of Rio, passed away Monday, November 5, 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison surrounded by his family. He was born February 15, 1953 in Madison, the son of Fred and Audrey (Herwig) Polnow. He Attended and graduated from Pardeeville High School, class of 1971. He was married to Jane Hickox. He was an avid Wisconsin sports fan along with having a passion for the outdoors. Mark was employed at Schumann Printers in Fall River as a maintenance and...

William “Bill” S. Payne Jr., 75 of Portage, passed away Monday, November 5, 2018 peacefully at the Columbia Healthcare Center in Wyocena. He was survived by his loving wife Laura Payne of Portage; son William Payne of Pardeeville and his children Krystalyn, Marrisa, and Bethany Payne; mother of his children Dawn Payne of Portage; as well as, his daughter Diana (John) Schieber of Baraboo and their children Artan Cholaku and Johnathan Schieber.  He is also survived by 3...

Vincent A. Wylesky (Jake) of Doylestown, passed away on November 3, 2018 at his residence.   Jake was born July 21, 1962 at the Columbus Community Hospital, the son of Vincent F. and Gertrude E. Wylesky.  He left behind his mother Gertrude, brother Michael, sisters Jeanita and Gladys, many nephews and nieces, his special niece Alana Kuhlman, and his dog Willie.   He was preceded in death by his son Anthony, his Father Vincent, sisters Vicki and Cindy, and brother...

Mary F. Jacob, 92 of Wyocena, passed away Friday, November 2, 2018 at home surrounded by her family. She was born January 30, 1926 in Otsego Township, the daughter of Perry and Saddie (Webber) Henton. She was united in marriage to Henry Jacob August 21, 1943 in Rio. Mary lived in the Columbia County area all her life. Mary and her husband Henry lived on a farm outside of Doylestown until 1963 when they moved to Doylestown. She had a love for traveling, baking, canning, and flowers,...

Howard Jones, Jr., age 88 of Portage, passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2018, at Hamilton Park Place in Portage. Howard was born on June 30, 1930, in Baraboo, WI, the son of Howard Raymond and Lucille (Bergman) Jones. He married Marlyn M. Krugman on June 16, 1948, in Iowa. Howard and Marlyn lived in Baraboo, Madison, Columbus, Pardeeville, Rio, Montello and Portage. Howard's passions in life were his children, grandchildren, rebuilding Ox Creek Resort, and his wonderful creations. He...