All Obituaries

Marjorie A. Erdman, 73, of Wyocena, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 23, 2021 at her home. She was born June 22, 1948 in Poynette, the daughter of Arnold and Verda (Thompson) Erdman. She attended Wyocena Elementary School “Go Wildcats” then attended Pardeeville Schools and graduated in 1966. Shortly after graduation, she went to work at Everbrite/All American Scoreboard in Pardeeville as a financial Analyst where she was employed for over 55 years. She was blessed with...

Shirley Hawley of Pardeeville, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021 at The U.W. American Way Center in Madison. Funeral arrangements are pending. A complete obituary to follow. 

William "Bill" Wills, of Oxford, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021 at his home. Funeral arrangements are pending. A complete obituary to follow.

Robert Homans of Wyocena, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021 at the Columbia Healthcare Center in Wyocena. Funeral arrangements are pending. A complete obituary to follow.

Robert E. Perry Sr., 77, of Madison, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021. Robert was born March 9, 1944 in Madison to Willard and Laura (Massey) Perry. He was married April 17, 1965 in Madison to Janice A. DeGroff. Robert worked as a crane operator and a custodian at WPS and held various other part time jobs. Robert enjoyed spending his free time hunting and fishing. Robert proudly served his country during Vietnam as a member of the United States Navy. Robert is survived by his wife...

Erna (Neubauer)Manweiler, 95, of Rio, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021 at At Home Again Assisted Living in Rio. She was born February 10, 1926 to William and Jenny Neubauer in Waupun.  She was a sister of Joyce (Neubauer) Paul and Ardis Neubauer. Erna was a graduate of Waupun High School. Family life and church were important to the Neubauer family. Erna was confirmed in her faith and served her church teaching Sunday School. Erna married her first husband, Anon Darling, and...

Kurt L. Rinde, age 66 of Pardeeville, passed away  Monday, September 13,2021 at the Columbia Healthcare  Center in Wyocena. He was born in 1955 in Madison, WI,  the son of Lloyd and Roberta. He later married his wife,  Sharon Knutson in 2002.   Kurt enjoyed working on his cars, especially his Corvette,  Mustang, and fixing computers. He was always tinkering  with something. He loved the Packers but loved spending  time with his children even...

Eric Douglas Rigsbee, 42, passed away in his home September 11, 2021. He was born June 24, 1979 in Alexandria, Virginia to his parents Cynthia (Haight) and Douglas Rigsbee. He grew up playing many sports including basketball, football, and soccer. In middle school he found a passion for motocross where he excelled in competitive racing. While attending Edison High School, Eric found a home on the debate team where his keen interest for knowledge and learning was able to flourish. In...

John Merlin Reierson, age 62, of Otsego Township passed away Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg.  He was born on November 17, 1958 to Merlin and Joyce (Benzine) Reierson in Columbus. John graduated from Rio High School in 1977 and continued the family farm operation where he raised cattle, cash crop, and custom work for the neighbors.  On August 8, 1981, John married Barbara Thompson. Time spent with friends and family meant a lot to John, especially his...

April Corry Dykstra, age 50 of Lodi, passed away September 1, 2021. April was born in Madison June 11, 1971 to Sandie Parr Nimocks and Donald Linde. April attended Lodi High School. She married Jay Dykstra and together they had two children, Cassandra and Trenton. She instilled a sense of hard work and love of family in her children. April worked many jobs, among them cleaning, waitressing and caring for her many friends and family. Everyone that met her, loved her. She loved playing...