All Obituaries

Reginald (Reggie) L. Kraemer, 61 of Columbus, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at his home after a long battle with heart disease. He was born December 12, 1960 in Reedsburg, the son of Leon and Dorothy (Moore) Kraemer.  Reggie grew up on the family farm in Plain, WI. He graduated from River Valley Schools and enlisted in the Army where he was stationed in the U.S. and Germany.  After an honorable discharge from the service, he spent over 20 years working at Lake City Glass...

Raymond F. Cantillon, 58 of rural Pardeeville, passed away suddenly Monday, January 17, 2022 at his home. A complete obituary to follow.

Sharon E. Marking, 71 of Rio, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2021 at Prairie Ridge Health in Columbus. No formal services will be held.

Marietta Jean Williamson, 80 of Poynette, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022 at U. W. Hospital in Madison. She was born November 9, 1941 in Reedsburg, the daughter of Edward and Margaret (Leicher) Ward. Marietta worked for the state of Wisconsin in the unemployment division for twenty years then Jung Seed Company in Randolph for fifteen years. She enjoyed her many flower beds and gardening.  She is survived by her husband Rick; daughter Margie (Bill) Sachs; sons Gary (Terri) Yeager...

Grace Michelle Polzin, 63 of Portage, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2021 at Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. A complete obituary to follow.

Mark Walter Twing, age 60, passed away at St. Mary’s Hospital Friday,  January 7, 2022.  He was born April 10, 1961 in Madison, the son of Dyer Twing and Diane Hons Solterman. He was a 1979 graduate of Deforest High School. Mark proudly served in the Army and Army Reserves for a total of 22 years, where he was a Sergeant First Class/E7/Drill Sergeant. He was employed with Madison Freight Systems, then at Walgreens driving truck, and lastly retired after 18 years with Trachte...

Douglas E. Hare age 79 of Pardeeville passed on to his eternal home peacefully January 5, 2022. Doug was born December 21, 1942 to Elmer and Lila (Cuff) Hare.  He attended grade school at Belfountain School and graduated in 1961 from Pardeeville High School. He met the love of his life Joyce (Keith) in High School and they were united in marriage on September 28, 1963 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA. Doug learned the plastering trade by working for Killoran Plastering. His...

Cecil D. Milton, 64 of Pardeeville, passed away Friday, December 31, 2021 at Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. No formal services will be held.

Gordon E. (Joe) May, age 93 of Stoughton, passed away December 30, 2021, peacefully surrounded by family. He was a long-time resident of Stoughton, also living in Madison for 30 years.  Gordon was born in Minden, Nebraska July 25, 1928, to Grace (Atchison) & Paul May, Sr.  He attended Stoughton Public Schools and graduated in 1946. Gordon spent two years in the U.S. Army where he was trained at the Army Intelligence School, in Fort Riley, Kansas and served in Intelligence...

Karen Rae Keith, 84 of Pardeeville, passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at the Remington House. She was born January 27, 1937 in Wyocena, the daughter of Ray and Thelma (Hultzler) Roundy.  Karen attended primary school in Wyocena and graduated from Pardeeville High School in 1955. She attended MATC and graduated as a LPN in 1958. On December 28, 1957, she was united in marriage to Bruce William Keith. Karen worked at many local healthcare facilities including the Portage Clinic,...