All Obituaries

Lynn F. Lytle, 72 of Poynette, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2019 at Sauk Prairie Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending. A complete obituay will appear soon.

Pardeeville- Jean Audrey Miller (McVane) was born on March 23, 1933, delivered at home by her father in Egg Harbor. She was born to eternal life on March 19, 2019 at the age of 85 years.  She grew up in Marinette,WI, attended Marinette High School and graduated from Sonoma Community College in Fairfield, CA.She met the love of her life on a blind date and married Ronald Dean Miller on September 30, 1955. She’s was known to say, “Marry a military man and you’ll...

Lillian Davia, age 89, of Dolton, Illinois, died peacefully March 18, 2019. She earned a Master's degree in psychiatry from Lewis University later in life. Lillian became a teacher for the South Suburban Cook County public school system for 20 years and served on the Board of Education and the Teacher's Union. Harry and Lillian retired to a lake house in Pardeeville, Wisconsin. There she had a successful resale shop for ten years. Lillian is survived by her children Dan Davia,...

Crystal Rose Vasquez, 34, of Pardeeville, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at her home. Crystal was born on March 17, 1984 in Madison to Will and Susan Sadek.  She graduated from Madison East High School and worked at Harris Industries and B.P.  On July 25, 2018 Crystal married Michael Vasquez in Las Vegas.  Crystal was an amazing wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend.  Her hobbies were her children, husband, and cheering on the Pittsburgh Steelers. She is...

Rev. William L. Horsman, 89 of Wyocena, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at the Columbia Healthcare Center. He was born February 3, 1930 in Iowa to Clarence and F. Lucille Horsman. He was united in marriage to Lois Bernander February 13, 1960 in Wyocena. William is a graduate of Buena Vista College and Northern Baptist Theological Seminary. He was very involved in the American Baptist Churches, was a former pastor in Iowa, and was a house parent at Central Baptist Children’s...

Mary La Von Bredeson, 87 of DeForest, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2019 at The Rivers Memory Care in Portage. She was born October 30, 1931 in Mount Horeb to Burrell and Clare Eveland. She graduated from Madison West High School. She was united in marriage to Walter Bredeson March 27, 1954 in DuBuque, Iowa. They moved to a farm in the Deforest area and along with her husband, farmed most of their lives. She enjoyed chair caning, quilting, and sewing. She was a lifelong member of Spring...

Robert H. Nachreiner, 88 of Baraboo, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at Tivoli at Divine Savior in Portage. He will be laid to rest with his wife Carol at Shanks Cemetery in Caledonia. The family is planning a memorial gathering at a later date. 

Gilbert Scott Percifield, Jr. was born into eternal life on March 6th, 2019 suddenly at the age of 73 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, WI. His beloved wife Mary and his cherished daughter Marci at his side. Gilbert wanted it to be known that he died being stubborn and raising hell for the past seven decades.Gilbert had a Degree in Baking and Pastry Arts from MATC. Gilbert was known for many creative desserts; however, he was best known for his cheese cakes. He enjoyed his whiskey,...

Bruce Jay Hepler, 53 of Pardeeville, passed away Monday, March 4, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. The son of Donald and Beverly (Diehlmann) Hepler was born December 6, 1965 in Portage. He was baptized and confirmed at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Rio. He graduated from Pardeeville High School and lived his entire life in Pardeeville. Bruce liked swimming, biking, his go-cart, and was a faithful Boy Scout and past paper boy. He worked at Pardeville FS, Poynette Iron Works,...

Roger A. “Ramjet” Carey age 82 of Pardeeville, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2019. Roger was born on July 1, 1936, in Wauwatosa, to Arnold and Arlene (Poeschal) Carey. In 1953, Roger enlisted in the U.S. Army at age 16. He served with honor in the Korean War, in the 8th Army, 82nd Airborne Division from 1953 to 1956. In 1956, he made his home in Beloit. There he met and married the love of his life and soulmate, Patricia J. Erickson, on Jan. 12, 1957. In 1963, Roger began his...