All Obituaries

Pearl June Barden, 99, of Pardeeville, heard Dad’s voice, “Come up here with me, it's better up here.” Wednesday, July 29, 2020 mom donned her wings and departed God’s green earth. A full life of 99 plus years filled with love, joy, hard work, and satisfaction.  She was born February 6, 1921, mom was the fifth of eleven children, born to George and Captolia Kiefer in Marcellon Township. She schooled at Washington Grade School and graduated in 1938 from Portage High School....

Antoinette “Toni” Veronica Benak of South Range, WI was born July 20, 1926 to Adam and Mary Balacavage in Custer, MI.  She passed into the arms of our Lord July 28, 2020.  As a youngster she kept herself busy helping with the family farm and taking care of animals.  She attended Custer High School and shortly thereafter she met Joe Benak, the love of her life.  They married April 19, 1947 and built a house in Montague, MI, affectionately known by our family...

Janice N. Berry, 86, of rural Pardeeville passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family July 28, 2020.  She was born July 31, 1933 to Thomas and Perl (Penrod) Falk in Bluffton, Indiana.   She graduated from Rockcreek Highschool in Bluffton, IN.  After high school, her mother sent her to Wisconsin to stay with her sister to sway her attentions from an intended beau and instead met the love of her life who worked on her sister’s farm.  She was united...

Donald A. DeMars, 89, of Columbus, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020 at Columbus Nursing and Rehab. He was born December 1, 1930 in Sheboygan, the son of Wesly and Beulah (Hersch) DeMars.  Don graduated from Madison Central High School. He joined the U.S. Army and served his country in Korea during the Korean Conflict. He was united in marriage to Frances M. Pallow October 4, 1958 in Madison. Don worked at Hults Capital Dealership in automotive parts for many years and also served the...

Zachary Quinn Austin, 31, of Rio,  died July 17, 2020 as result of a tragic truck accident less than a mile from his childhood home.   He was born January 18, 1989 in Portage to James and Jennifer Austin.  Zach grew up and graduated from Rio High School in 2007.  He earned an Associate Welding degree in 2008 from Madison College.  At the time of his death he was employed by Zeigler Farms in DeForest. Zach was passionate about any outdoor activity.  He...

Beverley J. Busse, 84, of Randolph, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at Randolph Health Services. She was born December 28, 1935 to Walter and Francis (DeGraf) Paske. Throughout the years, in addition to being a homemaker, Beverley was employed as punch card operator for Allis Chalmers and Truax Field. She was also a bookkeeper for Hamburg for many years. She enjoyed quilting, collecting different things, golfing, and reading.  Survivors include her husband Richard; three sons...

Dalton- William (Bill) Burk, age 81, passed away July 14, 2020 at UW Hospital in Madison.  He was born on December 13, 1938 to Dennis and Catherine (Leahy) Burk.  He was raised by his aunt and uncle Archie and Margaret Foley.  He was united in marriage at Grace Lutheran Church to Bonnie Bulgrin on June 10, 1961.  For over 40 years, he worked at the local co-op throughout all of its buy-outs and mergers as a bulk feed delivery driver.  Yes he knew everybody in the...

Donald Joseph Beck, age 82 of Pardeeville passed away peacefully due to complications of Alzheimer’s dementia, with his family surrounding him at Marquardt Village Nursing Home in Watertown, WI July 14, 2020. He was born September 12, 1937 in Dodgeville, WI, the son of Theodore and Helen (Gorder) Beck.  He married Barbara Giddley October 24, 1959 and they had five children together. They resided in Madison, WI for many years, then moved to Windsor, WI where they continued to grow...

Kathryn Lynn Kirchner, 57, of Portage, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at her home. No formal services will be held.

Christopher G. Binder, 32, of Coloma WI. passed away July 13, 2020 unexpectedly. He was born March 22, 1988 in Steven's Point, the son of Stacy Griese and Neal Binder. He attended Wild Rose schools and was a member of the Wild Rose Track Team. Chris had a passion for collecting and working on anything and everything that had an engine. He worked on cars, trucks, ATVs, and motorcycles. If he could get it started that's all he needed to get moving. He had an eye for specialty coins...