All Obituaries

Roger J. Yahnke, 83, of Pardeeville, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. Funeral arrangements are pending. A complete obituary to follow.

Carol Joanne Millard, 86, of Pardeeville, passed away peacefully Monday, August 19, 2019 at the Remington House surrounded by family. She was born October 31, 1932 in Linden, Wisconsin, The daughter of Royal and Eva (Liddicoat) Jewell. Carol attended Mineral Point High School. She was employed for many years at Divine Savior Nursing Home until her retirement. Carol was frequently known as “Ma Millard”, with her love of cooking, baking, and taking care of others. She also enjoyed...

John S. Whetstone, 102, of Cambria, formerly of Indiana, died Thursday, August 15, 2019. He was born March 9, 1917 in LaGrange County to Samuel J. and Lena (Shrock) Whetstone. On January 31, 1946 he married Rosa M. Eash. She preceded him in death March 25, 2011.Surviving John are two sons Glen (Alma Hochsteler) Whetstone, Topeka, IN and Orva (Emma Miller), Topeka, IN; three daughters Orpha (Wilbur)Yoder, Topeka, IN, Polly Anna (Clarence) Fry, Millersburg, IN, and Marry Ellen (Ezra)...

Ronald R. Bennett, 55 of Portage/Reedsburg, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2019 at Tivoli Nursing Center in Portage. No formal services will be held. A celebration of Ron's life will be held at a later date.

Joseph L. Smith, 51 of Montello, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019 at his home. He was born February 7, 1968 in Portage, the son of Daniel and Barbara (York) Smith. He was raised in Poynette and graduated from Portage High School in 1986. Joe was employed at Sta-Care in Portage for many years, recently working as a purchasing supervisor for Covia, formerly Unimin. He was united in marriage to the love of his life Stacy Simonson February 17, 2001. Joe loved to hunt, fish, work on muscle...

Jerome “Jerry” D. Stankiewicz, 75 of rural Rio, passed away August 8, 2019 at home. He was born August 12, 1943 in Chicago, IL to Ignatius and Anna Stankiewicz. He married Beverly Hahn Laper January 20, 1991 in Las Vegas. Next to Bev, Jerry loved fishing and hunting. He’d be on a pier in his boat casting from sunrise to sunset daily. In his earlier years, he enjoyed duck and goose hunting with his buddies, nephews, and beloved dogs. He was a master gardener, you could...

William "Bill" S. Adams, 83 of Rio, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019 at the Columbia Healthcare Center. He was born on January 7, 1936 in Elizabethtown, Kentucky the son of Clarence and Katherine Adams.  He was married to Nan Elizabeth Paton.  Bill was retired from the Wisconsin Dept. of Transportation.  However, he had other careers in the US Air Force and Air National Guard, Northwestern Railroad System and Chicago Bridge & Iron.  Bill loved...

Joyce Jane Knutson, 77, of Rock Springs, passed away peacefully Monday, July 22, 2019 at the Meadow Ridge in Baraboo. She was born August 6, 1941 in Baraboo, the daughter of Cameron and Beatrice (Maginnis) Knutson. She attended a one-room schoolhouse in North Leeds and graduated from Pardeeville High School in 1959. Shortly after graduation, Joyce moved to California to begin her life out west. She was employed in data entry with computers most of her professional life. Joyce enjoyed...

Jeff Balzer, 61, of Madison, formerly of Pardeeville, died Monday, July 22, 2019 at Watertown Hospital due to health complications. He was born October 16, 1957 in Portage, the son of Wilbur and Violet (Bauer) Balzer. Jeff graduated from Pardeeville High School in 1975. He worked with his father in the heating and sheet metal business for approximately 15 years, starting on weekends when he was younger and then full time after graduating. He later earned an Associate’s of Science Degree...

James R. Dott, 89, of Rio passed away on Friday, July 12, 2019 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg.  He was born on September 2, 1929 in Blanchardville, WI, the son of Elmer and Gladys (Rickey) Dott. He married Lois Kenefick on January 5,1952 in Rio. At age 17, Jim began managing Kroger Stores. Following graduation from Mineral Point High School in 1947, he continued in the grocery business and insurance sales.  Jim, along with his twin brother Jerry, served in the U.S. Army during the...