Obituaries in Blanchardville & Hollandale

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...

Jan 20, 2024

William (Bill) Cunnea passed at home on Saturday, January 20, 2024, after a battle with bone cancer. In true fashion he hid how bad his health was until the very end. He wanted his family and friends to live their lives and not chase after his.

Born and raised in Chicago, Bill attended Loyola University - Chicago,...

Jan 19, 2024

Larry Lee Lunda, age 62 passed away peacefully with his fiancée by his side on Friday, January 19, 2024 at the West Florida Hospital in Pensacola, Florida.

Larry was born on July 7, 1961 in Dodgeville, WI and graduated from Pecatonica High School, Blanchardville, in 1979. He attended MATC in Madison and graduated in 1981 with a...

Jan 1, 2024

Phyllis Straehl, age 80 of Blanchardville died after a brief illness on Monday, January 1, 2024  at Meriter Hospital in Madison.  Saether Funeral Service of Blanchardville is assisting the family.  Online memories and condolences can be shared with the family at saetherfuneralservice.com

Dec 25, 2023

Edward James Vinje, age 79 of Hollandale died on Monday, December 25, 2023 at the Upland Hills Nursing and Rehab Center in Dodgeville.  He was born on July 28, 1944 in Monroe at St. Clare hospital to Edwin Helmer and Lyla Marion (Anderson) Vinje.  He grew up on the family farm in rural Hollandale and attended grade school, first...

Dec 19, 2023

Erna Chrostowski, age 88 of Hollandale died on Tuesday, December 19th at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison surrounded by her family, whom she reminded over and over how much she loved them.  She was born June 28, 1935, in Cheektowaga, New York to Frederick and Elsie (Horst) Graap.  Erna married Stanley Chrostowski on April 26, 1954, in New York....

Dec 13, 2023

 Jean Stiner, age 85 of Blanchardville died on Wednesday afternoon, December 13, 2023 at the home of her son Nathan in rural Blanchardville with whom she had been staying.  She was born to Riley & Orpha (Hanson) Walrack on June 27, 1938 in rural Blanchardville.  She grew up in rural Blanchardville, attended the Meadowview country school, and graduated from the...

Dec 9, 2023

John Paul Larson, age 91, formerly of rural Blanchardville/Hollandale passed away peacefully on December 9, 2023 at Upland Hills nursing and Rehab Center in Dodgeville. He was born on September 28, 1932 to Bennie and Eunice (Lageson) Larson and spent his youth near Blanchardville farming, fox hunting and playing baseball. He married Shirley Severson on October 17, 1959. John...

Dec 5, 2023

Gary J. Gruenenfelder, age 69 of Blanchardville, died from a tragic car accident on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. He was born to Henry and Margaret (Wahl) Gruenenfelder on April 3, 1954 at St. Claire Hospital in Monroe, WI. He grew up on the family farm in Blanchardville. He attended Blanchardville School graduating in 1972 in the newly formed Pecatonica...

Nov 30, 2023

Ernest Alvin Wellman, age 97 of Medford, formerly of Blanchardville died on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Aspirus Care and Rehab center in Medford.  He was born on August 14, 1926, to Fred Arthur and Frieda (Bandi) Wellman.  Ernest grew up in southern Wisconsin.  He graduated from school in Orfordville.  Ernest worked driving trucks for most of his years,...