All Obituaries

Dianne Jean Reierson, age 72, of Rio, passed away peacefully on her birthday, Friday, August 17, 2018 at Meriter Hospital, following a courageous battle with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. She was born on August 17, 1946, the daughter of Clinton “Ole” and Betty (Millard) Peterson.  Dianne graduated from Rio High School in 1964 and was a member of Bonnet Prairie Lutheran Church in Rio. Dianne was committed to serving her community.  She was passionate about the things she...

Jean M. Deich-Paul, age 61 of Fox Lake/Fall River, passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison with her family by her side.  She was born on October 22, 1956 in Columbus, the daughter of William and Marion (Schultz) Gilbertson.  Jean married Paul Deich on June 22, 1974, he preceded her in death in 2011.  She later married Michael Paul on December 9, 2017.  Jean farmed in Fall River for many years.  She also worked at Ray-O-Vac in...

Charlotte A. (Novak) Radish, age 70 of Pardeeville, passed away on August 11, 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison.  She was born on December 5, 1947 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Xenia (Frank) Bashaw and Donald (Mary) Novak.  Charlotte worked at Brakebush for 20 plus years until her retirement.  Prior to Brakebush, Charlotte and Donald owned and operated the Fin and Feather in Hustisford.  She enjoyed bingo and playing the slots, but most of all spending time...

Joseph Andrew Weisensel, age 47, of Pardeeville/Columbus passed away on Friday, August 10, 2018.  He was born on August 2, 1971, the son of Joseph A. “Al” and Peggy (Hendrickson) Weisensel.  Joe married Kerry Gee on August 14, 2002 in Townsend, Tennesse. He is survived by his wife, Kerry; his son, Joey Weisensel; step-daughters, Amber Gee and Rikki Ballweg; step-son, Joseph Ballweg; brothers, Japeth (Amanda) Weisensel, Julius (Megan) Weisensel, Jordan Weisensel and...

Dion-Gottfried, Jolie Hannah (Jo), age 21, passed away Tuesday, August 7, at home in Portage. Jolie was born September 22, 1996 in Lewiston Township.  She was always a joy and a delight.  Jolie was incredibly creative:  first with drawing and writing, and then designing the greatest clothing; then writing chicken newspapers and magazines for ten subscribers at age ten. Jolie was in band from 6th to 12th grade and was a section leader in the Portage Warriors Marching Band. A...

Cynthia A. Hermann, age 65 of Pardeeville, passed away suddenly Wednesday, August 1, 2018. She was born July 28, 1953 in Faribault, MN, the daughter of Jac and Ann (Thom) Kivett. The family relocated to Stoughton Wisconsin in 1960. She graduated from Stoughton High School in 1972. She was united in marriage to Kenneth Hermann August 1, 1981. Cindy was a homemaker and worked for Piggly Wiggly in Pardeeville for 18 years. Cindy and Ken were blessed with five children. She loved to cook, play...

Michael A. Peterson, age 61 of Pardeeville, passed away at his home on Wednesday August 1, 2018.  He was born on October 7, 1956, the son of Constance and Lloyd Peterson.  Michael married Bernadine Brink on October 7, 1978 in Columbus.  He graduated from Poynette High School, Michael worked in agriculture for Gavilon/Peavy in DeForest. He enjoyed classic cars and car racing, but most of all he loved spending time with his family.  He is survived by his wife Bernadine of...

Anne Dykstra, a devoted Christian wife, mother, and grandmother was called to her Heavenly Home on Monday, July 30, 2018. Anne was born on February 24, 1930 to Charlie and Susie (Kramer) Vander Galien of Randolph. On September 2, 1949 she married the love of her life George Dykstra.  Together they worked hard on their dairy farm and raised their five children. She enjoyed family, cooking, baking, gardening and canning, bowling, and crocheting.  She also enjoyed driving bus for...

Kathaleen A. Terpstra, age 70 of Pardeeville, passed away peacefully Friday, July 27, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 2, 1948 to Earl Jr. and Eva (Brickwell) Thiessen. She graduated from Rio High School, the class of 1966. She was employed for the Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles for 13 years until she was united in marriage to Samuel Terpstra, April 13, 1979. They were blessed with two sons and raised them in the Pardeeville area where Kate and...

Terry Brussveen, age 57, passed away on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at the Golden Years in Montello. Services are pending. A full obituary will appear soon.