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Ronald Kaplan, age 72, of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Aspirus Divine Savior in Portage, WI. Funeral services were private. Ronald was born February 2, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Lawrence and Sylvia (Siegan) Kaplan. He married Michele Kirkland on May 21, 1995 and resided in Waukegan, IL. Ron retired from EMCO Chemical Distributors in 2016 before moving to Wisconsin Dells with his wife. Ronald is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Michele; his cherished daughter, Leah (Dan) Kolcz of Libertyville, IL; his devoted son, Marc (Donna) Kaplan of Antioch, IL; step-children, Lisa (Vance) Brown of Pleasant Prairie, WI and Scott Kirkland of...

Marjorie (Marge) Putman, age 95, of Baraboo was called to her Heavenly home, September 19, 2023, peacefully, with her loved ones by her side. Marjorie was born on December 26, 1927, to Merritt and Lillian Burright in Portage, Wisconsin. Marge was caught holding Mel's hand in a local movie house and they were married in 1945 in Dubuque, Iowa. Mel built a home for him and his new bride on Shady Lane Rd where they remained for a lifetime. Their family grew by six, David, Delbert, Harley, Harvey, Patricia, and Carol. Marge enjoyed selling campfire wood alongside her son Harley and talking with her customers. She could be found mowing the east field anytime. She loved putting together a good...

Joanna Pumilia, age 78, of Rockford, Illinois passed away peacefully at her "Home away from Home" Wednesday, August 2, 2023 near Necedah, Wisconsin. A private Celebration of Life Memorial Gathering will be held. Joanna was born January 29, 1945 in Rockford, Illinois the daughter of John and Mae (Crippen) Wolff. She grew up in Rockford and attended West High School. In March of 1965 she married Ronald Pumilia Sr. at St. Edwards Catholic Church. Joanna worked more than 35 years as a store manager for Mays, Albertsons, Revco, and CVS. If you had a chance to know Joanna, you would say she was one of the hardest working individuals you knew. She took pride in caring for her home, cooking for...

Arthur Nowakowski, age 93, of New Lisbon, Wisconsin passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023. No services are planned at this time. Arthur was born April 18, 1930 in North Chicago, Illinois the son of Walter and Lillian (Szawlewski) Nowakowski. He enjoyed traveling and camping all over the United States with Karen, also enjoying all the Packer games as he was a season ticket holder. Art was a truck driver by trade, and owned a tavern in the 50's and 60' in Antioch, IL, called the Loon Lake Inn. He is survived by his sons, Walter (Debbie) Nowakowski and Danny Schoenberger; grandchildren, Thomas Lonson, Jennine Lonson-Reinke; great-grandchildren, Brittney Lonson-Smith and Makayla Holst;...

Wayne D. Butz "Butzie", age 83, of New Lisbon, Wisconsin passed away on June 3, 2023 unexpectedly with his wife by his side. Per Wayne's wish that there be no funeral service, his request was a Celebration of Life, to be held on Saturday, July 22, 2023 from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 1055 East State St. Mauston, WI. Wayne was born November 3, 1939 to Gordy and Iola Butz. He owned and operated Butz Dry Cleaning and Laundry in Mauston and Reedsburg, Wisconsin for over 45 years. Wayne married Kathy (Roehrig) Bertram in December 1995. Having a great life, full of laughter and great times, traveling the world as one. Wayne is survived by his wife, Kathy; children Kelly...

Randolph "Randy" Sus, age 80, of rural Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, after a 9-month battle with leukemia. Randy was born September 3, 1942, in Oak Park, Illinois, the son of Edward and Jean (Serafin) Sus. At the age of five, his family moved to a farm north of Wisconsin Dells. Randy helped with the farm chores and with his father's business, Sus Electric Motors. He attended UW-Platteville, earning a Bachelor's degree in English and then received his Master's in Education at UW-Stevens Point. In 1960 he married Sue Peterson with whom he had three children. Then in 1987, he married Shirley (Ojala) Mindok. Randy enjoyed a 31-year...

Carol Finnegan, 83, of Mauston, WI, passed away on January 12, 2023 peacefully at Fairview Nursing Home with her family by her side. Carol was born on February 7, 1939 to Henry and Esther Stange in Chicago, IL. Carol spent her life as a caretaker for her family and was an amazing cook. Earlier in life she enjoyed dancing and playing in a pool league. Carol was blessed with three children, Debbie, Ron, and Jim. Carol is survived by her children, Debbie (Paul) Maresch, Ron Paul and Jim (Cindy) Finnegan. Her grandchildren, Jake (Amara) Maresch, Jordan (Amanda) and Nashaena Paul; her great-grandchildren, Ariyanah Brandt, Ruby Maresch, Max Maresch, Kaydence Bohlmann and Jack Maresch her...

Eugene Fitzgerald, age 88, of Lyndon Station, WI, formerly of Milwaukee, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Lyndon Station, WI. Visitation at Conway Picha Funeral Home on Saturday from 9:00 to 10:45 a.m. followed by a procession to the church for Mass. Burial will be at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. Gene was an equipment operator for more than 30 years for the Milwaukee County Parks System, retiring in 1995. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to St. Mary's Church, Lyndon Station,...

Linda R. Hill, age 79 of Wisconsin Dells, WI passed away on Saturday, October 08, 2022 at her residence with her loving family by her side. Linda was born August 9, 1943 at home in Monroe, Wisconsin, the daughter of Raymond and Adeline (Schwartzlow) Budde. She grew up in Milton Junction and moved to Hartford, WI where she married Arthur Eick on August 19, 1961 and the couple enjoyed 32 years of marriage until his passing in 1994. While living in Hartford she was an EMT and was extremely proud of the service she provided to the community. She married Gary Hill on October 18, 1997 and the couple enjoyed 24 wonderful years together. She was a big fan of fishing, camping, and trail riding in...

Lluvia D'Orr Utterberg Springer, age 79, of Lyndon Station, Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. A Memorial Gathering will be held on Monday, April, 18, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Edge O' Dells Resort, N555 U.S. Highway 12, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Disease - here's the link to the tribute page. https://tribute.michaeljfox.org/tribute-page.php?id=2326&np=true Lluvia was born August 1, 1942 in Janesville, WI, the daughter of Gustave and Wanda (Sprout) Utterberg. She was a graduate of the Janesville High School in 1960 and the Madison Business College in 1963. She...

Fred (Freddie) Teubert, Jr., age 56, of Mauston, WI, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. A Celebration of Life Memorial Gathering was held on Saturday, April 9, 2022, from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Conway-Picha Funeral Home in Lyndon Station, WI. Freddie was born April 4, 1966, in Janesville, WI, the son of Fred and Edith (Pomplun) Teubert, Sr. Freddie grew up in Southern Wisconsin, but he found community in Lyndon Station, where he was a well-known and beloved bartender at Mac's Stumble Out Pub. In his spare time, he remodeled homes, he loved to play bingo and slot machines, he was an avid pool and horseshoe player and most of all, he cherished riding his motorcycle. Freddie...

Elizabeth Pelishek, age 87,of Wisconsin Dells, WI, formerly of Darien, WI passed into eternity on the morning of Monday, August 9, 2021 at Riverwood Senior Living, Wisconsin Dells, WI. She was born July 2, 1934, as the eighth child of Wilson and Edith (Eastwood) Woodruff in Ridgeland, WI. Beth graduated from Elroy High School. On December 15,1956 she married Gerald Pelishek and together they were involved in many businesses. They both enjoyed their hobby farm where they raised and trained Curly horses. Beth is survived by her husband, Gerry; sister, Virginia (John) Wastlick of rural Cazenovia; brothers, David (Jeanette) Woodruff of LaCrosse and Jon (Rose) Woodruff of Sturtevant, all in...

Harvey Rayner, age 79, of Lyndon Station, WI, passed away on Monday, August 2, 2021. N services will be held at this time. Harvey was born on January 2, 1942, in Elkhorn, WI, the son of Gerald and Eleanor (Argo) Rayner. Harvey was married to his wife, Marlene, for 61 years. She was the love of his life. Harvey was a Jack of all Trades. He was a farmer in his younger years as well as worked for the Dell's Boat Company for many years. Harvey loved hunting, fishing, woodworking and crafting, but most of all, he loved spending time with his family. Harvey is survived by his wife, Marlene; daughters, Darlene Johnson, Penny (Chuck) Crisafulli, Marybeth (Jeff) Greve and Kimberly Rayner;...

Ethel Simonson, age 75, of Wisconsin Dells, WI, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo, WI, with her daughters by her side. A Memorial Mass will be held on September 24, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Cecelia's Catholic Church in Wisconsin Dells, with Father Eric Sternberg celebrating. Ethel was born October 29, 1945, in Janesville, WI, the daughter of Thomas and Elnora (Waters) McGinniss. She graduated from Janesville Sr. High School in 1963. Ethel retired from General Motors after working on the assembly line for over 30 years. She was a member of UAW Local #95. In 2006 she moved to Colorado Springs, CO, to be closer to her daughter and grandchildren....

Rylee Hetzner, age 22, of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021. A Celebration of Life Memorial Gathering will be held on Thursday, May 27, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Conway-Picha Funeral Home, 450 County Highway HH in Lyndon Station, Wisconsin. Rylee was born August 29, 1998 in Appleton, Wisconsin, the son of Ryan Rebout and Apryl Hetzner. Rylee was always mechanically inclined and loved to refurbish old cars, especially Honda Civics. He was known as the dare devil who enjoyed cliff diving on the Wisconsin River, riding motorcycles from dirt bikes to Harley-Davidson and anything else with a motor. Rylee is survived by his son, William; parents,...

Gerald Wollin, age 82, of Lyndon Station, Wisconsin passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at his home in Lyndon Station, Wisconsin. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at 1:00 P.M. at the Conway-Picha Funeral Home in Lyndon Station, Wisconsin with Joe Corbin officiating. Visitation will be held at Conway Picha Funeral Home on Saturday from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service at 1:00 p.m. Gerald was born March 9, 1938 to Edwin and Charlotte (Stockfish) Wollin in the town of Milford, Wisconsin. There wasn't anything he couldn't do. Hog farmer at heart, father, hunter and later wood worker, gardener; he could do it all. Gerald is survived...