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Michael Edward Hughes

BEAVER DAM - Michael Edward Hughes, 78, a resident of Prairie Crest Assisted Living in Beaver Dam and formerly of Columbus, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010, at his home.

Posted in Obituaries on Monday, February 8, 2010 11:20 pm.

Elizabeth M. Reddeman

POYNETTE - Elizabeth M. Reddeman, 98, of Poynette, died Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, at Lodi Good Samaritan Center.

Posted in Obituaries on Monday, February 8, 2010 11:20 pm.

Edris M. "Edie" Drake

PORTAGE - Edris M. "Edie" Drake, 68, of Portage, passed away Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010, at her home.

Posted in Obituaries on Monday, February 8, 2010 11:15 pm.

Marion H. Langsdorf

RANDOLPH - Marion H. Langsdorf, 83, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010.

Posted in Obituaries on Sunday, February 7, 2010 10:30 pm.

Virginia M. Williams

SUN PRAIRIE - Virginia M. Healy Williams, 87, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Feb. 5, 2010, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison.

Posted in Obituaries on Sunday, February 7, 2010 10:30 pm.

Edris M. "Edie" Drake

PORTAGE - Edris M. "Edie" Drake, 68, of Portage, passed away Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010, at her home.

Posted in Obituaries on Friday, February 5, 2010 10:30 pm.

Joan M. Barton

PORTAGE - Joan M. Barton, 70, of Portage, died Monday, Feb. 1, 2010, at St. Clare Meadows in Baraboo.

Posted in Obituaries on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 11:35 pm.

Harlan G. "Ozzie" Bolgrin

NORTH FREEDOM - Harlan G. "Ozzie" Bolgrin, 77, of North Freedom, died Monday, Feb. 1, 2010, at his home.

Posted in Obituaries on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 11:35 pm.

Jeffery N. Hunkel

PORTAGE - Jeffery N. Hunkel, 46, of Portage, died Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010.

Posted in Obituaries on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 11:35 pm.

Michael E. Hughes

BEAVER DAM - Michael Edward Hughes, 78, a resident of Prairie Crest Assisted Living in Beaver Dam and formerly of Columbus, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010, at his home.

Posted in Obituaries on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 11:40 pm.

Colleen J. Hove

PORTAGE - Colleen J. Hove, 70, died Monday, Feb. 1, 2010, in Wyocena.

Posted in Obituaries on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 11:35 pm.

Joan M. Barton

PORTAGE - Joan M. Barton, 70, of Portage, died Monday, Feb. 1, 2010, at St. Clare Meadows in Baraboo.

Posted in Obituaries on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 11:35 pm.

Helen Marie Puckett

MARIPOSA, Calif. - Helen Marie Puckett, 87, passed away Jan. 24, 2010, in Mariposa, Calif.

Posted in Obituaries on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 11:40 pm.

H. Marie Thompson

Come unto me all who labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest. - Matthew 11:28

Posted in Obituaries on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 11:35 pm.

Carol R. Madden

MONTELLO - Carol R. Madden, 88, passed away Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010.

Posted in Obituaries on Monday, February 1, 2010 10:50 pm.

Kelly Irene "Sweet-Pea" Hopkins

PARDEEVILLE - Kelly Irene "Sweet-Pea" Hopkins, 46, died unexpectedly at her home in rural Pardeeville on Friday Jan 29, 2010.

Posted in Obituaries on Monday, February 1, 2010 10:50 pm.

H. Marie Thompson

PORTAGE - H. Marie Thompson, 89, of Portage responded to her Lord's calling on Monday, Feb. 1, 2010, at Divine Savior Healthcare Hospital.

Posted in Obituaries on Monday, February 1, 2010 10:50 pm.

Mary Jane Radant

PORTAGE - Mary Jane Radant, 80, of Portage, died Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, at Divine Savior Extended Care in Portage.

Posted in Obituaries on Monday, February 1, 2010 10:45 pm.

Shirley A. Carter

POYNETTE - Shirley A. Carter, 78, of Poynette, passed away Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, surrounded by her loving family.

Posted in Obituaries on Monday, February 1, 2010 10:45 pm.

Linda M. Lanning Earl

LITCHFIELD, Minn. - Linda M. Lanning Earl, 52, of Litchfield, Minn., died Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010, in Litchfield.

Posted in Obituaries on Monday, February 1, 2010 10:45 pm.

Vernon D. "Buzz" Johnson

POYNETTE - Vernon D. "Buzz" Johnson, 79, of Poynette passed away on Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, at Sauk Prairie Memorial Hospital after an extended illness, surrounded by his loved ones.

Posted in Obituaries on Sunday, January 31, 2010 11:20 pm.

Mary Jane Radant

PORTAGE - Mary Jane Radant, 80, of Portage, died Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, at Divine Savior Extended Care in Portage.

Posted in Obituaries on Friday, January 29, 2010 11:10 pm.

Harold August Schiller

RIO - Harold August Schiller, 88, of Pittsville/Sun Prairie/Rio, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010.

Posted in Obituaries on Thursday, January 28, 2010 10:30 pm.

Michael R. Teeter

POYNETTE - Michael R. Teeter, 57, passed away at home Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010.

Posted in Obituaries on Thursday, January 28, 2010 10:00 pm.

Frank Leystra

CAMBRIA - Frank Leystra, 84, of Cambria, died Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010, at Continental Manor in Randolph after a lingering illness.

Posted in Obituaries on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 10:15 pm.

Joan Elizabeth Paske Kothbauer

EAU CLAIRE - Joan Elizabeth Paske Kothbauer, 62, formerly of Portage, died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010, at her home in Eau Claire, with her family by her side.

Posted in Obituaries on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 9:00 pm.

Betty J. Hanousek

RANDOLPH - Betty J. Hanousek, 87, formerly of Antigo and Fall River, passed away Monday, Jan. 25, 2010, at the Continental Manor Golden Living Center in Randolph.

Posted in Obituaries on Monday, January 25, 2010 10:15 pm.

Diana Marie Gundlach

MADISON / PORTAGE - Diana Marie Gundlach, 39, passed away Friday, Jan. 22, 2010, at Meriter Hospital in Madison, due to complications related to leukemia.

Posted in Obituaries on Sunday, January 24, 2010 11:30 pm.

Alice J. Lentz

BARABOO - Alice J. Lentz, 83, of rural Baraboo, passed away Friday, Jan. 22, 2010, at her home after a lengthy illness.

Posted in Obituaries on Sunday, January 24, 2010 11:35 pm.

Bernice Helen "Bonnie" Kelley

PORTAGE - Bernice Helen "Bonnie" Kelley, 87, of Portage, died Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, at Columbia Health Care Center in Wyocena.

Posted in Obituaries on Sunday, January 24, 2010 11:40 pm.

Elaine J. Kruger

WESTFIELD - Elaine J. Kruger, 80, of Westfield, passed away Friday, Jan. 22, 2010, at Montello Care Center.

Posted in Obituaries on Sunday, January 24, 2010 11:45 pm.

Patricia "Pat" A. Lindert

CAMBRIA - Patricia "Pat" A. Lindert, 78, began her eternal life Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010, at the Golden Living Center, Continental Manor in Randolph.

Posted in Obituaries on Friday, January 22, 2010 11:05 pm.

Cliff Syverud

MADISON - Cliff Syverud, 88, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010.

Posted in Obituaries on Thursday, January 21, 2010 11:35 pm.

Dorothy G. Metcalf

COTTAGE GROVE/SOUTH WAYNE - Dorothy G. Metcalf, 88, of Cottage Grove, formerly of South Wayne, died peacefully Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010, surrounded by her loving family.

Posted in Obituaries on Thursday, January 21, 2010 11:40 pm.

Jean Arlene Helmann Harrison

WEST BEND - Jean Arlene Helmann Harrison, 78, of West Bend, passed away Monday, Jan. 18, 2010, at Kettle Moraine Gardens.

Posted in Obituaries on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 11:40 pm.

Roman F. Korney

BRIGGSVILLE - Roman F. Korney, 85, of Briggsville, formerly of Chicago, died Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009, at his home.

Posted in Obituaries on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 11:40 pm.

Lucille "Lucy" Marie Devine-Ellis

PORTAGE - Lucille "Lucy" Marie Devine-Ellis, 86, of Portage, died Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010, at the HospiceCare in Fitchburg.

Posted in Obituaries on Monday, January 18, 2010 10:35 pm.

Timothy John Polnow

RIO - Timothy John Polnow, 54, passed away Friday, Jan. 15, 2010, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Posted in Obituaries on Sunday, January 17, 2010 11:40 pm.

John Michael "Mike" Harty

PORTAGE - John Michael "Mike" Harty, 69, of Portage, died Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010, at University Hospital in Madison after a brief, courageous battle with colon cancer.

Posted in Obituaries on Sunday, January 17, 2010 11:45 pm.

Lucille M. "Lucy" Devine-Ellis

PORTAGE - Lucille M. "Lucy" Devine-Ellis, 86, of Portage, died Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010, at the HospiceCare in Madison.

Posted in Obituaries on Sunday, January 17, 2010 11:45 pm.

Betty Ilene Hoffer

PORTAGE - Betty Ilene Hoffer, 82, of Portage, died Friday, Jan. 15, 2010, at the Divine Savior Hospital.

Posted in Obituaries on Friday, January 15, 2010 11:25 pm.

Mary Jayne Pafford

POYNETTE/LODI - Mary Jayne Pafford, 79, formerly of Poynette, passed away Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010, at Our House in Lodi.

Posted in Obituaries on Friday, January 15, 2010 11:25 pm.

David C. Wright

COLUMBUS/FALL RIVER - David C. Wright, 77, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010, at his home on Hickory Knoll. He was born July 23, 1932, in Columbus, the son of Walter and Carrie Robbins Wright. He graduated from Fall River High School and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, serving in England and Saudi Arabia as an aircraft engine mechanic on the B-29 with the 53rd Air Weather Reconnaissance Squadron. He was married to Betty Ann Drost of Fall River on Aug. 23, 1953. From 1958 until 1969, David worked for Pratt and Whitney Aircraft Company in West Palm Beach, Fla., at the Research and Development Center, in the Rocket Engine Test Division. After returning to Columbus in 1969, he went into retail sales working for Kamrath's Music in Beaver Dam, Forbes Meagher Music and Younkers, both in Madison. David loved music and antique cars. For 18 years, he was a member of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America, holding many offices, including President of the Sunshine District (Florida). He was a charter member of both the Vintage Automobile Club of the Palm Beaches and the Badger Antique Auto Club, and served as Activities Director, Newsletter Editor and was six times president with the Badger Antique Auto Club. David was also a past member of the East Towne Mall Board of Directors, having served as Promotion Committee Chairman and President of the Merchants Association. He was a member and past president of the Columbus Rotary Club and president of the Fall River Cemetery Association. He was a member of the Fall River Chamber of Commerce, a past member of the Columbus Popcorn Wagon Inc., a member of the Board of Directors of the Savanna Oaks Cultural Center, and enjoyed working with the Fall River School first-graders in their reading skills. David was a member of the Fall River United Methodist Church where he was a past member of the choir. Family, music and old cars were David's loves.

Posted in Obituaries on Friday, January 15, 2010 11:20 pm.

Terry L. Smith

LAKE MILLS/PORTAGE - Terry L. Smith, 63, of Lake Mills, died Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010, at University Hospital in Madison.

Posted in Obituaries on Thursday, January 14, 2010 11:15 pm.

Mary Ellen Johnson

MADISON - Mary Ellen Johnson, 53, of Madison, passed away Monday, Jan. 11, 2010, at her home.

Posted in Obituaries on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 11:45 pm.

Mary Poppy

DRUMMOND - Mary Poppy, 85, of Drummond, passed away Monday, Jan. 11, 2010, at her home.

Posted in Obituaries on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 11:45 pm.

Ashton Fredrick Zuehls

MONTELLO - Ashton Fredrick Zuehls, 3 months, of Montello, passed away Monday, Jan. 11, 2010, at Divine Savior Healthcare, Portage.

Posted in Obituaries on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 11:45 pm.

Stanley E. "Stash" Bittis Jr.

BARABOO - Stanley Edward "Stash" Bittis Jr., 81, of Baraboo, passed away Monday, Jan. 11, 2010, at St. Clare Hospital.

Posted in Obituaries on Monday, January 11, 2010 11:30 pm.

Charlotte B. Dartt

PORTAGE - Charlotte B. Dartt, 93, of Portage, passed away Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010, at Divine Savior Extended Care.

Posted in Obituaries on Monday, January 11, 2010 11:30 pm.

John L.F. "Jack" Simon

PORTAGE - John L.F. "Jack" Simon, 69, of Portage, died Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010, in Portage.

Posted in Obituaries on Monday, January 11, 2010 11:30 pm.