All Obituaries

Daniel L. Reierson, 73 of Rio, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019 at his home.  Memorial services will be held Monday, June 24 at 11 AM at Bonnet Prairie Lutheran Church in Rio with Rev. Julie Kraun officiating. Inurnment will follow at Bonnet Prairie Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday, June 23 from 5 to 8 PM at Grasse Funeral Home, 401 Angel Way, Rio, again from 9 AM until the time of services at the church Monday. A complete obituary to follow.

James E. Smith, 72 of Pardeeville, passed away Monday, June 10, 2019 at his home. He was born October 4, 1946, the son of Edward and Viola (Ullrich) Smith. He attended and graduated from Pardeeville High School. Jim had a passion for bowling. He also enjoyed listening to music. He is survived by Linda (Huns) Gustrowsky, Corina (Will) Marquardt, Sabrina (Kent) Leonard and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents Edward and Viola.   Funeral services will be held...

Milan A. Severson, age 88 of Rio, passed away Friday, June 7, 2019 at the At Home Again Assisted Living Center in Rio.   He was born in Rio, the only child of Arnold and Esther Severson December 12, 1930. He married Wanda J. Severson (Price) March 31, 1951 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Rio.  Both were graduates of Rio High School in the spring of 1949. Shortly after high school, Milan enlisted in the United States Air Force, and was stationed at (then) Truax field....

William J. Melvin, 77 of Rio, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2019 at the Columbia Healthcare Center in Wyocena.  William was a machinist for many years.  He loved motorcycles, the farm, and horses. Survivors include his children William (Joanne), Amie (Joe), and Andrew; grandchildren, Danielle (Adam), Sanders, Gerick, Cleo, Adam, Luke; great-granddaughter, Natalie; sisters Judy (William) and Delores. Per William's wishes, no formal services will be held.     

Kenneth Duane Pollock, age 83 of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at home from gastric cancer on June 2, 2019. He was born on December 27, 1935, in Cassville Wisconsin, the son of Archie and Geneva (Wood) Pollock. Ken married the love of his life, Judy (Oldenburg) on June 28, 1958, at Zion Lutheran Church in Madison. He graduated from East High School in 1954. Ken worked for Oscar Mayer for 40 years and also loved to spend his free time fixing bicycles for family and...

William G. “Bill” Kalrath, 87 of King, formerly of Fall River, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 2, 2019 at the King Veterans Home. He was born January 4, 1932 in Madison, the son of George and Helen (Olson) Kalrath. He attended high school in Madison. In 1951, Bill was a proud veteran. He enlisted and proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps and was stationed in Camp Pendleton, California involved in bomb testing in the Nevada desert. He was united in marriage to...

Ronald ”Ronnie” Lee Jaynes Jr.,  48 of Portage, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2019 under the care of Agrace Hospice at the Columbia Health Care Center in Wyocena after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born October 13, 1970 to Ronald Lee Sr. and Dorotha (Krontz) Jaynes in Lima, OH. Ronnie lived in Ohio for most of his younger years until his dad’s employment moved them around in various places. He had lived in Georgia, Indiana, and Wisconsin. In his...

Jennie Fredrickson, 88 of Pardeeville, passed away peacefully Friday, May 31, 2019 at the Remington House. She was born September 23, 1930 in Beloit, the daughter of Charles and Rose (Larosa) Angeleri. She attended and graduated from Beloit High School in 1950. She was united in marriage to Waldo Fredrickson, Jr. in 1953. They relocated to Pardeeville in 1974. Jennie was employed as a housekeeper at Divine Savior Nursing Home for 23 years until her retirement in 1996. Jennie was an active...

Vernon Pulver, age 89 of Rio, passed away Monday, May 27, 2019 at Randolph Health Services. Vernon was born March 27, 1930 in Springvale Township, the son of Dewey and Pearl (Watters) Pulver. Vernon graduated from Pardeeville High School and worked for Everbrite, formerly GIC in Pardeeville as an Electrical Assembler. Vernon served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and was avid at watching sports. Survivors include many nephews, nieces,...

Leona M. Evans, 81 of Rio, passed away peacefully Friday, May 24, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison surrounded by her family. She was born December 6, 1937 in Arena, WI, the daughter of Roy and Lilly Davenport. She was united in marriage to Walter Evans August 25, 1956. She was employed at Racine Glove Factory/Jaxco for 53 years. Leona was an avid Wisconsin sports fan. She also enjoyed socializing with her family and friends, fishing, camping, and snowmobiling. Survivors...