All Obituaries

Dorothy “Dottie” Anne Krueger, age 91, was born to eternal life on November 29, 2023, at Luther Manor in Wauwatosa. Dottie is survived by her loving family, sisters Carolyn Laverne Schoff of Janesville, WI and Dollie Kirchner (Dale) of Wauwatosa, WI, nieces and nephews Jeanie Downing, Terry Mayer, Jeff Krueger, Gypsy Hall, Valerie Hall, Debbie Mayer (Milford), Teri Richardson, Jackie Rockweiler, Daniel Nemitz, Stacy Havill, Todd Krueger, Matt Kirchner, Mark Kirchner and numerous...

MaryAnn F. Schultz, age 86 years, of Elroy, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Gundersen St. Joseph’s Hospital in Hillsboro. MaryAnn was born on June 20, 1937, the daughter of Joseph and Priscilla (Bauer) Alvin. MaryAnn was united in marriage to Robert D. Schultz on April 14, 1956 in Baraboo.  They lived for several years in Elroy, where MaryAnn was a cook at the Royall Schools.  Robert preceded her in death on January 21, 2013. She enjoyed watching the...

Berniece M. (Hynek) Stanek, age 98 years, of Hillsboro, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at home, surrounded by her family.  She missed her 99th birthday by just 27 days. She was born at the Hynek Family Farm in Yuba, Wisconsin on May 22, 1925, to Richard “Doc” and Rose (Wopat) Hynek.  Berniece attended the Yuba School and Richland Center High School. Berniece worked at the Hillsboro Canning Factory, Ray-O-Vac in Wonewoc and the Hillsboro School...

David L. Blaha, age 71 years, of Hillsboro, Wisconsin, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024 at Gundersen St. Joseph’s Hospital in Hillsboro. He was born on March 19, 1953, the son of Albert “Bud” and Verna (Bliss) Blaha in Hillsboro.  David graduated from the Hillsboro High School. He had worked at GM in Janesville, Northern Plastics in Elroy and Wal Mart Distribution Center in Tomah. Dave loved to be in his gardens, planting flowers and letting everyone enjoy them...

Lloyd A. Byington, age 92 years, of Wonewoc, Wisconsin, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024 at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse, surrounded by his family. He was born on February 6, 1932, the son of Fred and Helen (Rollins) Byington in Wonewoc and he graduated from the Wonewoc High School in 1950. Lloyd served in the U.S. Army, joining the 32nd Infantry Division in 1950 and was honorably discharged in 1954.  He later served several years in the U.S. Army National...

Corrine G. Mislivecek, age 89 years, of Hillsboro, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at Vernon Manor in Viroqua, Wisconsin. Corrine was born on August 16, 1934, the daughter of Isadore and Irmgard (Schmidt) Miller in the Town of Woodland, Sauk County, Wisconsin.  She graduated from the Wonewoc High School in 1952. Corrine was united in marriage to Raymond J. Mislivecek on June 11, 1960 in Hillsboro. They have farmed in the Town of Hillsboro all of their married lives,...

Brian G. Richardson, age 85 years, of Hillsboro, Wisconsin passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at Milestone Senior Living Center. He was born on May 13, 1938, the son of William and Eleanor (Wells) Richardson in Hillsboro.  Brian graduated from the Hillsboro High School in 1956 and served in the U.S. Army National Guard. Brian was united in marriage to Shirley Hooker on June 9, 1962 in Hillsboro. Brian worked at the Farmers State Bank in Hillsboro for 33 years and held the office...

Ramona M. “Mona” Lankey, age 88 years, of Wonewoc, Wisconsin, was born on March 3, 1936 to Raymond and Louise (Jasper) Berberich in Valton, Wisconsin.  She passed away on April 17, 2024 at Gundersen St. Joseph’s Hospital in Hillsboro. Ramona married Harold Smith on February 14, 1953.  Later they divorced. On December 2, 1986, she married Charles “Chuck” Lankey. She is survived by her children, Gary (Millie) Smith and Sandy (Richard) Mitchell; step...

Richard A. Skinner, age 82 years, of rural La Farge, Wisconsin and formerly of Elroy, passed away at his home on Monday, April 15, 2024. He was born on May 4, 1941, the son of Vernie and Marie (Anderson) Skinner in the Town of Fountain, Juneau County, Wisconsin. Richard worked as a plumber for Preston’s in Union Center for 39 years. Survivors include his brother, Duwain (Judy) Skinner; sister, Bonnie (Jerry) Wood; brother-in-law, Robert Ott and nieces and nephews. He was preceded...

Gerald R. “Jerry” Pityer, age 70 years, of South Milwaukee, Wisconsin and formerly of Elroy, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Accent Care Hospice in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. He was born on December 16, 1953, the son of David and Mary Ann (Pavlicek) Pityer in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  The family moved to Redwood City, California where Jerry grew to adulthood and graduated from high school.  While there he also began working in a machine shop. In the 1970’s they...