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Rodger W. Stampfli, age 88, of Verona, passed away peacefully at his home on January 11, 2026. Rodger was born at his family farm home on July 19, 1937, to Fred and Nina (Randorf) Stampfli. He met the love of his life, Audrey Sherven, at a dance hall known as Club 18. They were united in marriage on June 18, 1960, at York Memorial Lutheran Church in Blanchardville. Together, they made their home in Verona. Rodger worked as the purchasing agent at Carnes Manufacturing in Verona for more than 40 years, where he was known for his dedication and strong work ethic. Outside of work, he was an avid bowler, enjoyed golfing, the Green Bay Packers, and the Milwaukee Brewers. He especially cherished...

Daniel Duane Allen, age 62, passed away peacefully at UW Hospital on January 2, 2026 surrounded by family. He was born October 16, 1963 in Mauston, Wisconsin, the son of James and Beverly (Becker) Allen. He graduated from DeForest High School in 1982 and resided in the DeForest area his entire life. He worked several years for Walgreens Distribution Center in DeForest. His favorite past times were being outdoors hunting and fishing with friends and family. If he wasn't out in the woods or on the lake, you could find him running or lifting weights at the gym. He was also extremely proud of his children and found great joy in coaching their football, wrestling, baseball, and soccer teams....

David Porter 12-29-2025. Devoted husband of Ann. Loving father of Holly (Dewey) & Erik (Eva). Loving stepfather of Katie and Peter (Sue). Grandaddy of 6. Great Grandaddy of 7. The love of David's life was Annie. They traveled the world over dozens of times, bought their dream forever farm in southern Wisconsin, loved their two horses and three dogs, threw hundreds of parties where they welcomed old and new friends in. Everyone was welcome. These friends kept them "young" beyond their years. Most of them were far younger than they in the later years, but David and Annie kept up with them! The farm was their haven and a place...

David Porter 12-29-2025. Devoted husband of Ann. Loving father of Holly (Dewey) & Erik (Eva). Loving stepfather of Katie and Peter (Sue). Grandaddy of 6. Great Grandaddy of 7. The love of David's life was Annie. They traveled the world over dozens of times, bought their dream forever farm in southern Wisconsin, loved their two horses and three dogs, threw hundreds of parties where they welcomed old and new friends in. Everyone was welcome. These friends kept them "young" beyond their years. Most of them were far younger than they in the later years, but David and Annie kept up with them! The farm was their haven and a place...

David Porter 12-29-2025. Devoted husband of Ann. Loving father of Holly (Dewey) & Erik (Eva). Loving stepfather of Katie and Peter (Sue). Grandaddy of 6. Great Grandaddy of 7. The love of David's life was Annie. They traveled the world over dozens of times, bought their dream forever farm in southern Wisconsin, loved their two horses and three dogs, threw hundreds of parties where they welcomed old and new friends in. Everyone was welcome. These friends kept them "young" beyond their years. Most of them were far younger than they in the later years, but David and Annie kept up with them! The farm was their haven and a place...

Harold Fredrick Last, of Verona, Wisconsin, age 87, passed away on December 27, 2025. Harold was born on November 15, 1938, to Herbert Otto Last and Elsie Frieda (Schmidt) Last in Grafton, WI. After graduating from Grafton High School in 1956, he went on to study architecture at Marquette University. Harold married Judith Ann "Judy" (Driedric) on August 24, 1963. Together, they followed Harold's building career through Indiana, New York, and Pennsylvania before returning home in Wisconsin. They settled in Waupaca, where they raised their three children: Todd, Timothy, and Tracey. Harold worked for various builders throughout his career before starting his own architectural services...

Roberta "Bobbie" A. Comstock, age 90, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Hattie's Glen Senior Living in Madison, WI. Full obituary to follow after the holidays. To view the obituary or leave a memory, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.

Jon W. McGettigan, age 87, passed away on December 9, 2025. He was born on November 24, 1938, in Madison, Wisconsin to parents Paul and Maxine (Smith) McGettigan. Jon married Judith A. Roseleip on October 1, 1960, at Holy Rosary Church in Darlington, WI. He served in the Army from August 1962 until August 1964 as a military policeman. Following his military service, Jon was employed and retired from CUNA Mutual Group. Jon is survived by his wife of 65 years, Judith; his 3 sons Michael (Amy), Miles (Misty), and Jon Paul (Rhonda); 6 grandchildren Brittany (Adam), Billy (Tiaha), Lily, Grayson, Cody, and Allyson; 4 great grandchildren Madelyn, Michael, Dalton, and Luella; siblings Tim...

Model train enthusiast, Seinfeld fan and lifelong dedicated educator Richard "Dick" Klawiter, 80, died on December 8, 2025. A resident of Verona and formerly of Platteville, Dick died from complications of Parkinson's. Dick was born in Eau Claire, WI, on February 10, 1945, to Kenneth and Phyllis Klawiter. Dick had a strong work ethic from the start, and worked many jobs including at a paper mill, gas station and driving a school bus. Graduating from Eau Claire North High School, he went on to attend UW-Eau Claire and graduated with a degree in secondary education/economics. Dick married Anne Krogstad in Eau Claire on August 20, 1965, and taught in the Osseo-Fairchild School District before...

MADISON - Bruce Arden Bandt, age 66, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025. Bruce was born on May 14, 1959, in Berlin, WI to Arden and Mary Jane (Buchanan) Bandt. He grew up in Coloma, WI and graduated from Westfield High School in 1977. Bruce married the love of his life, Connie Falk, on September 12, 1987, in Madison, WI. He worked for the State of Wisconsin Department of Justice for 38 years in their TIME Control Center. There wasn't a sport he didn't like. Basketball and pickleball were some of his favorites. He also enjoyed Star Wars, playing cards, and playing video games with his son. Bruce is survived by his wife of 38 years, Connie; son, Brandon; and sister, Julie Lawrence...

Donna M. Degenhardt, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Talamore Senior Living, Sun Prairie WI. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Olaf Catholic Church, 623 Jefferson Street, DeForest, on Friday, November 7, 2025, at 12:00 NOON with Father Jim Leeser presiding. A visitation will be held from 11:00AM - NOON on Friday at the church. Burial will be held at St. Mary's Cemetery in Tomah WI. To view her obituary and leave a memory, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com

Joanne Ella (Speranza) Levenick, age 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, to join her angels and loved ones in heaven. Joanne was born on March 31, 1932, in Madison, WI to John and Bertha (Ahrens) Speranza. She graduated from Madison West High School. Joanne married Homer K. Levenick on September 1, 1951, in Madison, WI at Luther Memorial Church. She had a secretarial career at Power Products and Emerson Electric. Joanne was a long standing member of St. John Lutheran Church in Grafton. Joanne had a strong faith in God and dedicated her time and talents as a volunteer at her church. She loved to sew, especially quilting, playing cards, gardening, camping, and lived...

William M. Bergeron (Bill) passed peacefully from this world at Agrace Hospice on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at age 81. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, November 3, 2025 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7291 County Rd PD, Verona, WI at 11AM with visitation at 10:30 until the time of service. Internment will be in the adjacent Columbarium, with Military honors. It will be followed by a luncheon at the Church. To view his obituary or share a memory, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com. Ryan Funeral Home & Legacy Center 6728 Mader Drive 608-274-1000

Ronald L. Jordak, age 74, of Poynette, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025. Born in Milwaukee, Ron attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he played quarterback for the Badgers. His love of football led to a lifelong career in coaching, dedicating more than 30 years to developing and mentoring young athletes. When his daughter took up softball, Ron embraced the sport with the same enthusiasm, giving over 20 years to coaching and supporting the softball community. Ron was also a talented and accomplished artist. He shared his creativity and passion as an art teacher for 36 years, most of them at Poynette High School, where he was admired and loved by students...

Diane Lynn Knoener, age 76, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025 in Madison, Wisconsin. Diane was born on July 1, 1949, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Harold and Dorothy (Etter) Michler. She attended Lakeland College and graduated in 1971 with a degree in Physics and Math. She married Ronald Knoener on July 24th, 1971 and together they had three daughters. Diane was a patient, kind, and supportive person, with a genuine love of life-long learning. After earning her original bachelor's degree, she went back to school for another bachelor's, this time in Business and Accounting and used those degrees in her employment at Lakeland College's registrars' office until 2014. In addition to...

Delores Joan Einerson passed away peacefully on October 7, 2025 at age 91. She was born in Primrose Township, Wisconsin, July 24, 1934, the daughter of Elmer and Aslaug Hoesly. She graduated from New Glarus High School and Platteville State College where she met her loving husband, Ron Einerson. Delores' first teaching job was at a one room schoolhouse in Pipe, WI. Ron and Delores were married August 19, 1956, and lived in Cashton and Plymouth where she taught in elementary schools. They moved to Neenah in 1968 where she was a teacher's aide at the Neenah YMCA preschool and the Neenah School District Title 1 Program. Known fondly by her siblings and grandchildren as DeDe or De, she was a...

Donna J. Krausman died on October 7, 2025, with her husband, Ed, and daughters, Jeanine and Karen, at her side. She was born January 1, 1934, on the family farm in Richwood Township, Richland County, to Leslie and Thelma (Totten) Dunston. They later moved to Wonewoc where Donna became a member of the United Methodist Church. She attended Wonewoc Elementary and High School, graduating in 1951. Donna married Robert Smith, and two daughters were born to this marriage. After years of being a stay-at-home mom, Donna worked for the DeForest School District as a paraprofessional and office secretary. Donna next worked for the WI Department of Justice and then managed an Attorney General's Office...

Mary C Volker (MCV) passed away on Sept 18, 2025. Mary fought a gallant battle against metastatic uveal melanoma for 3+ years, she passed with dignity, confidence in her beliefs and trust in the Lord. Mary was born on May 27, 1955, raised in a loving family of Butler siblings in Glendale, WI. In Glendale the area Mary started her profession as a cosmetologist with Eric of Norway, building a significant following and winning national awards. In 1992 Mary and her two boys moved to DeForest, she married Bill, and very successfully blended her boys, Oliver and Rob with the Volker girls Jenni, Whitney and Lindsey. After successfully uniting the two families she returned to her profession and...

David B. Lund, age 94, passed away on September 17, 2025, at his home in DeForest. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on February 14, 1931, to parents Berger "Jerry" and Susan (Zuba) Lund. David received his early education in Milwaukee and graduated from Pulaski High School in June of 1948. He attended the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee for one year before transferring to the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. During his college years, he was a member of Acacia Fraternity and Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity. He also met his future wife, Betty, on the Madison campus in 1951. Dave received his Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science in 1953. He then began his first year...

SUN PRAIRIE, WI/ Seneca, IL - Joseph Edward Lamb, age 80, died on Saturday, August 30, 2025, in Madison, WI. Joe was born on December 17, 1944, in Ottawa, IL to Gene and Mary (Jones) Lamb. He spent his early years on the family farm in Utica, IL, until moving to Seneca. Attended St. Patrick's School and graduated from Seneca Township High School in 1963. When he was six years old, Joe was one of the many children afflicted with the polio virus. He spent many months in the hospital, and doctors said he would never walk again. Joe defied that prediction for 70-plus years. While he had many decades of health and vitality, post-polio syndrome continually deteriorated his health, but never his...

UN PRAIRIE, WI/ Seneca, IL - Joseph Edward Lamb, age 80, died on Saturday, August 30, 2025, in Madison, WI. Joe was born on December 17, 1944, in Ottawa, IL to Gene and Mary (Jones) Lamb. He spent his early years on the family farm in Utica, IL, until moving to Seneca. Attended St. Patrick's School and graduated from Seneca Township High School in 1963. When he was six years old, Joe was one of the many children afflicted with the polio virus. He spent many months in the hospital, and doctors said he would never walk again. Joe defied that prediction for 70-plus years. While he had many decades of health and vitality, post-polio syndrome continually deteriorated his health, but never his...