Jensen Funeral & Cremation

COLUMBUS?Dorothy J. Anderson age 89, died on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at her home. She was born on August 16, 1934 in Rockford, IL to Ralph and Dorothy (Moser) Brough. She graduated from college with a nursing degree. She was married to Dean Anderson and together raised four children. Dorothy worked as an independent medical record consultant. She was creative in many ways, whether making porcelain dolls for the grandkids or ensuring baked treats were always available for guests or family. She was known for her sour milk cookies, cardamom rolls and bumpy pudding. She especially loved the holidays with her grandkids where Halloween parties at the farm included haymow fun and a big bonfire in...

Cheryl L. Firkus, age 67, passed away with family by her side at Hillside Manor Nursing Home on March 24, 2023. She was born on June 4, 1955 in Oconomowoc to Kenneth and Joan (Buss) Steindorf. She was a 1973 graduate of Lakeside Lutheran High School, Lake Mills. Cheryl married Michael Steve Firkus on June 26, 1976 in Waterloo. During her employment years she had worked at Hi-Life Rubber in Johnson Creek, Standish Industries in Lake Mills, Wisconsin Cheese Factory in Sun Prairie, Weiland Dairy in Columbus and WPS Insurance Co. in Madison. She retired in 2018. In her free time she enjoyed playing Sheepshead, Yahtzee, Bingo, board games, watching movies and TV series (Yellowstone being her...

Dean J. Anderson, aka Grampa Bean, passed away peacefully at the Prairie Ridge Hospital, Columbus, WI, following a brief illness on Sunday February 5, 2023 and went to be with his Lord at the age of 90 years. He was born on July 18, 1932, in Cherry Valley, Illinois, to Julius and Edith Anderson. He is survived by his loving wife Dorothy of 70 years. He is lovingly remembered by his family: Greg (Linda) Anderson of Cambridge, WI; Wendy Wolfgram of Lake Mills, WI; Vicki (Dean) Forseth of Verona, WI; Tracey (Cheryl) Anderson of Waterloo, WI; thirteen grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren and his sister, Charlene (Jim) Barrett of Columbus, WI. He was preceded in death by his brother,...

COLUMBUS/LAND O'LAKES--Rich Brouillard, age 68, passed away on January 22, 2023, due to complications from injuries sustained in a snowmobile accident. A Celebration of Life in remembrance of Rich will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2023 from 12:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. at SAVANNA OAKS COMMUNITY CENTER in Fall River. Memorials in remembrance of Rich may be made to Chetek-Weyerhauser Scholarship Foundation, 1001 Knapp Street, Chetek, Wi. 54728, Columbus/Fall River Food Pantry, 125 Dickason Blvd., Columbus, Wi 53925 or Waterloo/Marshall Food Pantry, PO Box 290, Waterloo, Wi. 53594. We encourage you to share your online condolences with Rich's family at jensenfuneralandcremation.com

Daniel Arthur Bader, age 66, formerly of Reeseville, Wisconsin died peacefully Wednesday afternoon, November 2, 2022 with his family by his side at Rainbow Hospice, Johnson Creek. Daniel Was born on December 19, 1955 in Columbus, Wisconsin. The son of Boyd and Leona (Retzlaff) Bader. He graduated from Waupun High School and served his country in the U.S. Army. He was formerly employed at Badger Cold Storage of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin then at Caine Transfer, Inc. in Lowell, Wisconsin until retirement. He was a former member of Pella Lutheran Church of Waupun, Wisconsin and a volunteer on the Lowell fire department. Daniel was an avid Nascar fan (especially Dale Earnhardt #3) and enjoyed...

Judith M. Brinkman, age 83, passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Prairie Ridge Health in Columbus. She was born to Melvin and Florence (Rebro) Zeitz on April 9, 1938 in Cleveland, OH. She was married to Michael Brinkman on January 18, 1958 and together had six children. Although educated as an RN, Judy felt her primary calling was to be a Christian, mother, and wife. She and Mike were a strong and positive church presence throughout their adult lives and sacrificed much to provide their children with excellent educations. She prided herself on her hospitality and was a generous friend to many. Survivors include her three sons Steve Brinkman of Kalamazoo, MI, Dan (Jo) Brinkman of...

Richard James"Dick"Kiesow, born September 25, 1945, of Windsor, WI, passed into eternal life on March 29, 2021 at St. Mary's Hospital after a brief medical illness. Rich valued family, faith, and a spirit that expressed a positive passion to live life to its fullest, even in the adversity of health. He celebrated successes. He was raised in a small community of Waterloo, WI, with loving parents of Albert and Lorraine Kiesow. He graduated from Waterloo High School and furthered his education with a BA degree at Whitewater University. His career in business was associated with printing companies; UniRoyal, Perry Printing, and Royal Communication Groups, as a Customer Service Representative. In...