Obituaries
January 2024
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
Janine Helen Pietrowski of Friendship
Died: 2024-01-07
Service: 2024-01-20
Janine Helen Pietrowski, age 79, of Friendship, Wisconsin unexpectedly passed away Sunday, January 07, 2024 at her home. Memorial services will be 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at the Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Visitation will be … Read Full Obituary
Michael Lawrence Theisen of Pearce, Arizona
Died: 2024-01-06
Michael Lawrence Theisen, age 62, of Pearce, Arizona, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at Peppi’s Place/Tucson Medical Center Hospice on January 6, 2024, after a courageous five-year battle with metastatic leiomyosarcoma cancer. Michael was born on August 27, 1961, … Read Full Obituary
Ervin Wesley Briggs Jr. of Montello
Died: 2024-01-05
Ervin Wesley Briggs Jr., 72, of Montello, Wisconsin passed away on Friday January 5th, 2024, surrounded by his loving family and close friends following a courageous battle with cancer. Erv was born May 26, 1951, in Madison, Wisconsin to Ervin … Read Full Obituary