All Obituaries

Ernest “Ernie” H. Wolff Jr., 86, of Pardeeville, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at Aspirus-Divine Savior Hospital in Portage surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 23, 1935 in Beaver Dam, the son of Ernest and Eldora (Krueger) Wolff. He attended Randolph High School and graduated in 1952. He was a Badger Boy State representative his junior year. Ernie graduated from banking school in Madison in 1978. He was united in marriage to Rozetta...

Darlene E. Yohn, 82, of Fall River, passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021 at U.W. Hospital in Madison. She was born December 1, 1938 in Horicon, the daughter of Albert and Edna (Schultz) Acker. Darlene was united in marriage to Merlin Yohn August 1, 1959 in Columbus. She was employed at Tramburg Motors for 34 years and also the Fountain Prairie Town Treasurer for 34 years. Darlene loved crocheting, knitting, and putting puzzles together, but most of all, she loved spending time with her...

“Uncle Ozzie” Clifford R. Banks, Jr. 82, of Portage, passed away of natural causes, non-covid related, peacefully Saturday, November 27, 2021 at his home. He was born January 26, 1939 on the family farm in Waushara County, the son of Clifford R., Sr. and Effie (Nigh) Banks.  Cliff grew up attending Plainfield Schools and then attended Waushara Community College from 1956 to 1959. He was united in marriage to Joanne Keup from 1960 to 1983, Alice Banks from 1985 to 1992...

John D. Palen, 60 of Pardeeville, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. He was born January 29, 1961 in Dubuque, IA, the son of Harold and Rita (Schrup) Palen.  John attended Wahlert Catholic High School and graduated in 1979 and then went on to college and graduated from the University of Iowa with a four year degree. He was united in marriage to Joann Gerhard May 14, 1994 and they were blessed with two children. John was employed in the food...

November 17, 2021, we said goodbye to mom.  Lucille J. Venus, 98, from Cudahy, WI, passed away peacefully at Tivoli Assisted Living in Portage, WI, with her family at her side. She was born March 26, 1923 to John and Katherine Ludwiczak, and grew up in South Milwaukee, WI.   Lucille was married to C. Donald Venus, of Venus Ford in Cudahy.  They enjoyed 49 years of happy memories and laughter.  They had five children.  When the children were young, she enjoyed many...

Gladys V. Manthey, 90, of Rio, passed away Monday, November 8, 2021.  She was born to Alvin and Viola Schwartz November 21, 1930. She married Lester Manthey on April 3, 1954. She is survived by her son William (Judy) Manthey; daughter Brenda (Tom) Winters; granddaughter Hannah Manthey; sister Judith Tietz, sister-in-law Delores Schwartz, nieces, nephews, and other relatives.  She is preceded in death by her husband, parents, and brother Vernon Schwartz. A private family graveside...

Saturday, November 6, 2021, Brandon Romo, husband and father of three, passed away at the age of 32.  Brandon was born April 1, 1989, in Madison to Dan & Lori Romo. He met his wife, Justina, in 2009 and they married May 16, 2015. Together they had one son, Jack and two daughters, Tealia & Vodika. Brandon worked in the tire industry for 10 years. He worked long, hard hours to build a good life for his family. When Brandon wasn't working, he spent time with his...

  Wanda Dixon of Packwaukee passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021 at UW Hospital in Madison. She was born on January 14, 1946, in Portage, to Chester and Wilma (Wakershauser) Grossmann.  She was a 1964 graduate of Milwaukee Lutheran High School and married Donald Graff in 1972. In 1980 they moved to Colorado where Wanda received her bachelor’s degree in medical technology from the University of Southern Colorado and worked as a medical technologist. Don preceded Wanda in...

On Tuesday, October 19, 2021, Jeanette Nelson, loving wife, and mother of two children, passed away at the age of 72 surrounded by her family. Jeanette was born July 30, 1949 in Royal Oak, MI to Lee and Evelyn Johnson. On December 6, 1968, she married Tom Nelson. They raised two sons, Chris (Marci) and Greg (Devin). Jeanette served her younger years as a CNA before leaving nursing to run an in-home daycare. It’s here where she was able to express her true passion for taking care of...

Catherine Louise Pertzborn, age 89, of Baraboo passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family Saturday, October 16, 2021. She was born April 28,1932 to James and Bernadette (Ingle) Freeland in Rapid City, SD. While working as a telephone operator at Ellsworth Air Force Base in Rapid City SD, she met the love of her life, Ted Pertzborn.  They were wed on October 21, 1952.  They moved back to Wisconsin where they started their family and built a successful insurance business...