All Obituaries

Jon J. Barnard, 51 of Wyocena/Rio, passed away Saturday, December 8, 2018 at the Columbia Healthcare Center. Funeral arrangements are pending. A full obituary will appear soon.

Joseph M. Farrington, 66 of Pardeeville, passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at Select Medical in Madison surrounded by his family after a short illness. He was born January 22, 1952 in Portage to Delbert and Laura (Pahl) Farrington. He graduated from Cambria High School in 1970. He was united in marriage to Dixie Stollfus June 15, 1974 and were blessed with two children. Joe was a farmer at heart, he loved the land, hunting, and the outdoors. He enjoyed making sausage and jerky....

Normal L. Roberts, 86 of rural Pardeeville, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 3, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. There will be no formal services held.

Gary Satina, 52 of Madison, passed away unexpectedly November 25, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was born May 24, 1966 to George and Marilyn (Klatt) Satina. Gary graduated from from Pardeeville High School in 1984. He served his country in the U.S. Army from 1985 to 1986 as an E-4 Specialist. Survivors include his parents; siblings George (Rhoda) Satina, Gregory (Kandy) Satina, Geoff Satina and Linda Satina; nieces and nephews Casslan (Kristina), Lindsey, Hilary, Gregory Jr., Alexandra,...

L’Raen L. Melby, 88 of Pardeeville, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 24, 2018 at the Columbia Healthcare Center in Wyocena. She was born December 1, 1929 in Portage to Clarence and Irene (Forbush) Brewer. She attended Pardeeville High School, graduating in 1948. She was united in marriage to Curtis Melby February 18, 1953. She worked for many years at the Columbia Healthcare Center until her retirement. L’Raen loved decorating for the holidays, gardening, and watching...

Franklin Ray Kivett, 71 of Pardeeville, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at his home. He was born June 16, 1947 in Greencastle, Indiana to Dr. Maurice and Ann Louise Kivett. He was raised in Clinton, Indiana and graduated from Clinton High School in 1965. Upon graduation he attended both Indiana University and Indiana State University. Frank was proud of his military service as a Sergeant in the United States Army, serving in Vietnam from Aug. 1967 to Aug. 1968. He was a...

Steven Lawrence Kolakowski died suddenly at home on Sunday, November 18, 2018. Steven was born in Milwaukee on January 15, 1955, to Bennon and Dolores Huber Kolakowski. Steven graduated from Boys Tech of Milwaukee in 1972. He got a degree in Police Science from WCTC and several years later a degree in Copier Repair from WCTC. Steven married the former Sandy Rowe on June 28, 1985, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Rio. They were blessed with a son, Samuel Thomas. Steven, Sandy, and Sam...

Charles W. Richards, 64 of Wyocena, formerly of Portage, passed away Thursday, November 15, 2018 at the Columbia Healthcare Center in Wyocena. Charles is survived by his daughter Amy (Orla) Kuhns; three sons, Joseph (Mandy) Richards, David Richards, and Darrin Richards (Ria Gaston); his father; grandchildren and great grandchildren; one brother; one sister; nephew Marcus Capitonoff (Shannon Whitsell) and other nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother and two sisters. No...

Pat L. Healy, 85 of Pardeeville, passed away November 14, 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison surrounded by her family. She was born January 27, 1933 in Portage, WI, daughter of Daniel W and Irene O’Leary.  She married the love of her life John Healy on October 4th, 1952.  Her family was the most important thing in her life, raising and supporting them in all their various activities. Pat taught crocheting at MATC and loved making crafts and blankets for all her...

Tony R. Baillies, 80, of Pardeeville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at the Columbia County Health Care Center in Wyocena.   Tony was born September 15, 1938, in Portage, the son of Bernard B. and Cecil J. (Lange) Baillies. He grew up in Wyocena and graduated from Pardeeville High School, where he captured numerous letters in basketball, baseball, football, track and curling. Tony served in the United States ARMY and Wisconsin National Guard. On December 7,...