Obituaries in Blanchardville & Hollandale

Dec 14, 2024

Norbert Allan Lehmann, age 81 of Eau Claire died unexpectedly on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at the Eau Claire Mayo Hospital surrounded by his family.  He was born on March 1, 1943 to Norbert Irvin and Priscilla Marjorie (Radloff) Lehmann.  He grew up and attended school in Hustisford, graduating from the Hustisford High School in 1961.  He attended the...

Dec 8, 2024

Virginia M. Olson Friske, age 95 of Argyle passed away peacefully in her home on December 8, 2024 at the age of 95. Virginia was born on August 17, 1929 to Clifford and Zola (Hale) Olson on the family farm near Blanchardville where she resided until 1948. She was baptized and confirmed at the Blanchardville Lutheran Church. Virginia graduated...

Dec 6, 2024

Janna Lynn McCoy departed her earthly bonds peacefully on December 6, 2024.  She fittingly spent her final days in the comfort of the loving country home in Hollandale Wisconsin.   Janna's abundant capacity in nature, personal relationships and teaching harmonized with life on the farm.  On the driftless valley in the country, Janna crafted beauty and enriched experiences of countless...

Nov 30, 2024

Rosemarie Sigg, age 94 of Hollandale, passed away on Saturday, November 30th 2024 at Crestridge Memory Care in Dodgeville, departing peacefully after spending her last hours with her daughter by her side.

She was born at home on March 18, 1930 in the city of West Allis, to Walter and Veronica (Pacala) Prusak, and baptized at the...

Nov 19, 2024

Robert E. Gomoll, age 75, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2024, from the effects of ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) at Mercy Hospital, Dubuque, Iowa.  Robert was born April 8, 1949, in Clinton, Iowa, the son of Earl & Ruth (Spahn) Gomoll. After   high school graduation, Rob attended the University of Iowa until transferring to University of Wisconsin-Platteville. He graduated...

Oct 21, 2024

Robert Leroy Dietrich, age 83 of Waunakee died at Noel Manor in Verona early Monday morning, October 21, 2024.  He was born on December 17, 1940 in Lincoln, Nebraska to Jacob & Wanda (Kephart) Dietrich.  Bob grew up in Lincoln with his parents, and his sister Cheryl.  He grew to love music, learning piano and enjoying singing as a...

Oct 8, 2024

Paul "Poopsy" Francis Hughes, age 66 of Hollandale died on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at the Monroe Clinic Hospital.  He was born on June 14, 1958 in Monroe to Edward Laverne and Nancy Lea (Swenson)  Hughes.  He grew up in Monroe, eventually worked with his family in E & N Hughes Company, INC, the family business started in 1975...

Sep 3, 2024

Robert Frances Ihm, age 90 of Hollandale died on September 3 2024 at Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville, Wisconsin.  Bob was born on January 7, 1934 near Fennimore, Wisconsin to Walter John and Elizabeth Jennifer (Fuerstenburg) Ihm. The family moved to Ridgeway in 1948 where Bob attended rural school and then graduated in 1953 from Arena High School. After...

Aug 4, 2024

In loving memory of Terrance Sean Killips aka McKillip, age 65, was received by the Lord on Sunday August 4th, 2024 at 65 years of age. He died peacefully at his home in Blanchardville, WI.

He was born on August 6th, 1958 to Donald and Rose Marie (Rathnow) Killips in Chicago, IL. He attended Our Lady of...

Aug 1, 2024

Jessi Lynn Swenson, age 49 of Barneveld, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024, due to complications related to her health.

Jessi was born in Madison, WI, on May 29, 1975.  She graduated from Barneveld High school in 1993.  She went on to earn her BS in Biology from Edgewood College.

Jessi was a huge...

Jun 16, 2024

Jerry James Sigg, age 62 of rural Hollandale died on Sunday, June 16, 2024 surrounded by his family as a result of an unexpected massive stroke.  Jerry farmed every day of his life from the time he could put his boots on until the stroke took him away from the people he loved and everything he loved to do. ...

Jun 12, 2024

Jacob "Bill" William Ehr, age 73 of rural Hollandale died on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at his home with his wife Deb by his side. He was born on February 3, 1951 in Waterloo, Iowa to Nicholas George and Mary Estelle (Racey) Ehr. He grew up in Jesup, Iowa with his parents and his six sisters and one brother. ...

May 29, 2024

Kathy Leone Smith, age 76 of rural Blanchardville died on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at Saint Mary's Hospital in Madison.

In lieu of flowers or trees, the family suggests memorials to be given or sent to them.  Memorials can also be mailed care of Saether Funeral Service, PO Box 93, Blanchardville WI 53516

Kathy was...

May 13, 2024

It is with great sorrow that the family of Joanne Mary (Lydon) Kainz, age 86 of Blanchardville, announce her passing on Monday May 13th, 2024, at the SSM Hospice Home in Monroe, Wisconsin.

Joanne was born on July 23, 1937, in Kendall, Wisconsin to Everett John and Margaret Agnes (Schumacher) Lydon. She grew up on the family...

Apr 25, 2024

Sonja Leigh Swenson, age 64 of rural Barneveld died on Thursday evening, April 25, 2024 at the Agrace Hospice center in Madison.  She was born on November 5, 1959 in Dodgeville to Maynard Juel and Jean (Solberg) Swenson.  The family lived on the family farm on Burma road in rural Barneveld/Hollandale.  Sonja went to school in Hollandale and Blanchardville...

Apr 16, 2024

Paul Vernon Hughes age 94, of Waunakee, formerly of Blanchardville, died on Tuesday, April 16th 2024 at BeeHive Homes in Mt. Horeb.  Paul was born August 16, 1929, to Frank and Mildred (Larson) Hughes.  He was one of nine children.  He graduated from Hollandale High School.

Paul married Mary Strand in 1952, and together they had four...

Mar 25, 2024

LeRoy (Lee) Fahrney passed away on March 25, 2024 due to complications from pulmonary fibrosis. He was born April 6, 1945, the youngest son of John and Luella (Lynch) Fahrney of the Town of York, Green County, Wisconsin. He later moved with his family to the Town of Moscow, Iowa County, where he attended the Plainview one room school....

Feb 26, 2024

Marselino Miranda, age 78 of Blanchardville, formerly of the Chicago area, died on Monday afternoon, February 26, 2024 at the William S. Middleton Veteran's Hospital in Madison.  He was born on September 17, 1945 in Cotulla, Texas to Refugia and Marcelino Miranda.  His early years were in Texas, and then the family moved to Racine, Wisconsin, and then moved...

Feb 21, 2024

Wesley (Wes) Bruce Watrud, age 82 of rural Blanchardville died on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at his home after a brief hospital stay.  He was born on April 18, 1941 in Monroe to William and Hazel (Larson) Watrud.  He grew up in the Barneveld area and graduated from Barneveld High School in 1958.  He worked at Prairie Ridge Cheese...

Feb 3, 2024

Charles "Charlie" Andrew Sigg. Age 90 of rural Hollandale passed peacefully on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison.  He was born on March 23, 1933 to Herman and Elise (Herger) Sigg in Arpin, Wisconsin.  He grew up on Highway 39 in rural Hollandale and attended rural school, and then graduated from Hollandale High School in...