All Obituaries

Carol J. Rhode, 87, of Pardeeville, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at Meriter Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending. A complete obituary to follow.

James E. Kittilson, (Jim), age 77, died unexpectedly at his home in Portage Monday , January 11, 2021.  He was born December 23, 1943 in Madison WI.  The family moved to Sparta, WI in 1951 where he attended school, graduating in 1961.  His next eleven years were spent in the U.S. Navy.  He finished his last tour of duty on the naval destroyer U.S.S. Jenkins where his major responsibility was as the “Oil King”, the boiler technician in...

Dominick Cirone, 68, of Montello, died Saturday, January 9, 2021. He was born April 12, 1952 in AltaVilla Milicia, Sicily, Italy to Biagio and Giuesdpa Cirone. As a teenager Dominick along with his family immigrated to America. He spent his early years in the Chicagoland area and later moved to Wisconsin where he opened his restaurant, Dominick's Place in Pardeeville, WI. where he brought the taste of Chicago style pizza to a small community. He was famous for his pizza, but will always...

Charlotte Kay (Miller) Kohn, 72 of Wyocena, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Prairie Ridge Health in Columbus. She was born September 11, 1948 in Rockford, IL to LeRoy and Ruth Miller.  After earning her B.A. in Education from the University of Wisconsin in Platteville in 1971, she became a Mormon Missionary in Sunderland, England. She returned to the U.S. to teach drama and writing at Green Valley, AZ and then at Salt Lake City, UT. In 1992, she moved to Madison to enjoy her...

Emilie J. Karow (Nee Selje), 80, of Columbus, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021 at the Larson House in Columbus. She was born August 24, 1940 to Bert and Gilma Selje. She grew up in Madison and graduated from Madison High School in 1958. She was married June 28, 1968 at Spring Prairie Lutheran Church in Keyeser.  She is survived by her son, Donald Selje of Reeseville; grandchildren Chase and Callie; in-laws Gil and Mary Hoerth, Sue Johnson, Ken and Sonya Kessenich, Jeff and Nancy...

Henry D. Hildebrandt, 92, of Columbus, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021 at his home. A complete obituary to follow.

Carol Doris Nelson, 92, of Pardeeville, joined our Lord and Savior January 6, 2021.  Carol was born June 8, 1928 in the Town of Lewiston, Columbia County, the daughter of Henry and Eleanore Wilhemhler Wakershauser Dryer. She was united in marriage to Henry Nelson December 2, 1950.  He preceded her in death August 16, 1998.  Carol worked at the Columbia County Health Care Center for 22 years in the housekeeping department.  She  was an active member of the American...

Bradley A. Bennett, 67, of rural Montello, died Saturday, January 2, 2021. He was born April 21, 1953 in Sutersville, PA. to Harold and Irene (Kay) Bennett. As a young boy, his family moved to Paxton, IL., then finally settling Pontiac, Il. Brad graduated from Pontiac High School in 1971. After H.S. he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. His first marriage in 1973 was blessed with two daughters, Carmody and Emily whom he loved dearly. In 1982 welcomed a son, Hunter. In 2003, he married Laurie Plank...

Colleen C. Kreger, 82, of Pardeeville, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021 at the Remington House. She was born January 7, 1938 in Glen Haven Township, the daughter of Roland and Agnes (Dresen) Breuer.  She attended and graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in Prairie Du Chien. Colleen married Eugene Nickel December 31, 1957 and were blessed with five children and later married Earl Kreger June 26, 1982 and welcomed his five children. She was a homemaker much of her life and worked...

Robert Cecil Parlier, 82, of DeForest, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at the Columbia Healthcare Center in Wyocena. He was born February 2, 1938 in Michigan, the son of Clifford and Isebelle (Bennett) Parlier. He was united in marriage to Judith Bury January 10, 1961. Robert was a diesel mechanic for most of his professional career. He also enjoyed camping  for 31 years together with his family and hunting.  Survivors include his wife Judy; four children Todd (Katie)...