Obituaries
January 2024

Nancy Elouise Linda of Adams
Died: 2024-01-23
Service: 2024-04-13
Nancy Elouise Linda, age 86, of Adams, Wisconsin passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at Villa Pines Living Center in Friendship, Wisconsin following a long battle with heart failure. A Celebration of Life will be held from 12 Noon to … Read Full Obituary

Colette Mae Saliger of Nekoosa
Died: 2024-01-22
Service: 2024-01-30
Colette Mae Saliger, age 86, of Nekoosa, Wisconsin, passed away Monday, January 22, 2024 at Edgewater Haven in Port Edwards, Wisconsin. Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Parish in Friendship, … Read Full Obituary

Marlene L. Schmitz of Sauk City
Died: 2024-01-22
Marlene L. Schmitz, age 94, (Schmitty) from Sauk City, Wisconsin passed away Monday, January 22nd, 2024 at St. Clare Hospice House in Baraboo, Wisconsin from natural causes. A Celebration of life will be June 1st, 2024, 1pm to 3pm at … Read Full Obituary

Richard Patrick Welton of Friendship
Died: 2024-01-21
Richard Patrick Welton, aged 79, of Friendship, Wisconsin, peacefully passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024, surrounded by the warmth of his home. A Celebration of Life is planned for a later date. Details to follow as plans are finalized. … Read Full Obituary

Kathleen E. Opalinski of Hancock
Died: 2024-01-19
Service: 2024-06-01
Kathleen Elizabeth Opalinski was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 16 th , 1938, to Victor and Elsie Lyons. Kathy was the eldest of 4, having 3 younger brothers. She passed away peacefully at her home in Orlando, Florida on … Read Full Obituary

Lori A. Scherer of Friendship
Died: 2024-01-18
Lori A. Scherer, age 57, of Friendship, Wisconsin passed away Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Lori was born November 28, 1966 in Two Rivers, Wisconsin to Jerry and Ruth (Lughterhand) Usitalo. Lori … Read Full Obituary

Scott Curtis Kocian of Mt. Horeb
Died: 2024-01-09
Scott Curtis Kocian, age 47, of Mount Horeb, Wisconsin passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at his home following a courageous battle with cancer. A big shout out to Agrace Hospice for the care and attention they gave the family … Read Full Obituary

Mary Lyons of Mauston
Died: 2024-01-08
Mary (McNamee) Lyons, 85, passed away quietly at home on January 8, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born October 27, 1938 in Oshkosh, the daughter of Florence and Thomas McNamee. One of nine children and one of two … Read Full Obituary

John (Jack) Arnold Brandt of Mauston
Died: 2024-01-08
John (Jack) Arnold Brandt passed away peacefully on January 8, 2024, after a decades-long struggle with chronic lung disease. His family was at his bedside. He and his family are grateful for the excellent care provided by Mile Bluff Medical … Read Full Obituary

David William Richardson of Adams
Died: 2024-01-07
Service: 2024-01-12
David William Richardson, age 83, of Adams, Wisconsin passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 12, 2024, at Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Pastor Terri Skildum will officiate. Interment with military … Read Full Obituary