All Obituaries

Patti (Brown) Youra was born on March 17, 1946 to Gerald and Dorothy Brown. They were lifelong residents of Pardeeville and the area. Patti loved her hometown and had no problem staying here after meeting and marrying Kenwood Youra. They met at Pardeeville High School and were married 6 months later. A marriage that lasted 55 years and produced 2 wonderful sons, Jason (Karissa), who lives in Portage and Jerry, who lives in  Fond du Lac. Patti loved teaching and her students. Her...

Judith A. Barnard, 85 of Poynette, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023 at U.W. Hospital in Madison. A complete obituary to follow. 

Florence Rose Kuhn Bankers passed away November 24, 2023 at the Randolph Health Center Nursing Home, only four days after turning 98 years old and surrounded by family members throughout her final days.  Florence was born November 20, 1925 to Edgar and Iva Mae Cuff Kuhn.   She appreciated being named in memory of an Aunt Florence, sister of Edgar, who died at the age of 11 of the 1918 flu epidemic.  Florence attended Welch Prairie Grade School.  She graduated from...

Grace M. Richter, age 94, of Pardeeville, passed away on November 22, 2023, at her home in Pardeeville surrounded by her family. No formal services will be held.  

Ronald Kelley, age 65, of La Valle, passed away on November 22, 2023, at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield.  A complete obituary to follow.

Lois A. Woodman, 91 of Lodi, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at Haven Hills in Lodi. Funeral arrangements are pending. A complete obituary to follow. 

Larry N. Gumz, age 62, of Rio, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on November 16, 2023. He was born on July 6, 1961 in Portage to Edward and Vivian Gumz. Larry married Patricia Gumz on September 15, 1989 in Portage. He was a welder for almost 40 years. Larry was an avid outdoorsman. In his freetime he enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and spending time with his beloved grandchildren. Larry had a big heart and always made himself available to help family and friends. His...

Harold P. Dahl, age 82, of Rio, passed away surrounded by family November 16, 2023, at Prairie Ridge Health in Columbus.  Harold was born in Madison, WI February 19, 1941 to Mabel (Thompson) and Harold K. Dahl.  He married the love of his life Ruthann Hammersley March 4, 1959 and they were able to spend 64 loving years together. Harold enjoyed woodworking, outdoor model trains  and helping his children and grandchildren with whatever they needed.   Harold was a...

Mildred I. "Millie" Uphoff, 88 of Reedsburg passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at the Sauk County Health Care Center. She was born July 9, 1935, in Baraboo Wisconsin, the daughter of Ora J. and Winnifred I. (Burgess) Barnes. She graduated from Baraboo High School in 1953. After high school Millie went to work at Industrial Coils in Baraboo. She later held positions at Reedsburg Foods, Gerber, and Land's End. She had a great love for her family. She loved spending...

Susan Kay (Atkinson) Kieck, age 76 of rural Dalton, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023, after a short stay at Columbia Healthcare Center in Wyocena. Susan was born January 16, 1947, to Lillian (Nehls) and Raymond Atkinson at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Her father had to get his truck out to get Lillian to the hospital due to the snow-covered graveled Military road at the time. Susan grew up on their farm and attended Ebenezer Williams School through 5th grade. She then attended...