Obituaries
Perschke, Barabara J. Age 64 of Arkdale
Barbara J. Perschke, age 64, of Arkdale, Wisconsin passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at her home.
A memorial gathering will be from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 11, 2024, at Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin.
Barbara was born February 22, 1960, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to John and Florence (Erfourth) Battige. She was raised in Milwaukee and attended Milwaukee Bayview High School.
Barbara married Alan M. Gillessen on June 4, 1983, in Milwaukee. Alan passed away on June 20, 2001. She later married Mark Perschke on August 13, 2016, in Wisconsin Rapids at her most favorite restaurant the Branding Iron.
In her earlier years while living in Milwaukee, Barbara worked at George Webb. After moving to Adams County, she focused on her family and loved being a homebody. She enjoyed cooking, crocheting, knitting, and doing arts & crafts. She had a huge “green thumb” and loved to take care of her plants. She also loved getting her nails done with her daughter, Tammy and making people laugh. Barbara would talk on the phone for hours, and especially loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, brothers, sisters & friends, and going for bike rides with Mark on the Yamaha.
Barbara was preceded in death by her late husband: Alan Gillessen; parents: Florence & John Battige, and her grandmother: Bernice Godfrey.
Survivors include her husband: Mark Perschke; children: Tony (Tara) Battige, and Tammy (Justin Pierce) Gillessen; grandchildren: Jayden, Jesse, Jiovanni, Hendrix, Angalice, Aaliyana, Natalia, Romeo, Little Tony, Florence, and Francis “Frannie Cakes”; siblings: Donald (Gina) Battige, David (Jennifer) Battige, Joe Battige, Corey (Heather) Battige, Bernice “Pebbles” Battige, and Barbara Cavanaugh. She is further survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and many other relations, and friends.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
Landowska, Rozalina Age 86 of Necedah
Rozalia Landowska, age 86, of Necedah, Wisconsin, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, October 7, 2024, 11:00 a.m. at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Necedah, Wisconsin. Father Wesley Janowski will officiate. Burial will follow in the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Cemetery. Family and friends are invited for visitation Sunday, October 6, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Torkelson Necedah Family Funeral Home. Family and friends are also invited for visitation on Monday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church. The Torkelson Funeral Home of Necedah is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences are available at www.torkelsonfuneralhome.com.
Brill, Debra “Debbie Rose Age 67 of Mauston
Debra “Debbie” Rose Brill
Debra Rose Brill, age 67, of Mauston, WI, began her heavenly journey on Sunday, September 22, 2024, in Mauston.
A Celebration of Life visitation and service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on October 26, 2024, at Conway-Picha Funeral Home, 450 CTH-HH, Lyndon Station, WI 53944. A luncheon and visitation will follow the service.
Deb was born on October 28, 1956, in Mauston, to parents Jack and Linda Denton. She grew up with her four siblings in rural Mauston, where she finally settled with her loving husband, Ray, of over 43 years.
Debbie enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time outdoors in her early adulthood. She loved owning, riding, and caring for horses- a passion passed on to her from her father. Deb’s home-cooked meals and authentic Italian cuisine left little to be desired and she enjoyed cooking for family and friends whenever possible. Although there were many physical barriers due to long-term illnesses, Debbie did not let this keep her from making her signature meals and desserts for everyone.
Debbie was a passionate born-again Christian and lived the rest of her life serving the Lord. She overcame many struggles and challenges in her life, with her faith being the cornerstone of her resilience.
Debra was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Linda Denton; brother, Ronald Denton and sister, Linda (Dennis) Langer. She is survived by her husband, Ray Brill; brothers, Dale (Amy) Denton, and Bruce (Kim) Denton; children, Billie (Josh) Burdick, Kyle Brill, and Jage (Amy) Nichols; and grandchildren, Robin, Dustin, Dillon, and Kyle Jr.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
Olson Schroeder, Rhonda J Age 63 of Mauston and formerly of Mazomanie
She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother whose greatest joy was spending time with her family and friends. She especially loved spoiling her grandkids, who were the light of her life.
A true social butterfly, Rhonda had a natural way of bringing people together. She cherished her time on the Wisconsin River relaxing on their pontoon boat, jet skiing at her daughter’s house, and spending winters in Florida playing golf and pickleball with friends. Yearly family trips to Door County were among her most treasured memories, and she found joy in gardening, canning, and cheering on the Green Bay Packers.
Above all, Rhonda will be remembered for the love she showed to everyone around her and the joy she brought into so many lives. She will be deeply missed by all who were blessed to know her.
Rhonda is survived by her husband, Rich; her daughter, Suzanne (Dave) Justman and their children, Faith and Cade; her son Tim (Rhonda) Hollfelder; her mom, Bonnie Olson, her sister, Rachelle (Gary) Wendt; Rich’s children, Bailey (Zach) Taylor and their children, Noah, Grace and Claire and Nathan (Becca Miller) Schroeder. She is further survived by other relatives and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Milford Olson, her stepfather Bill Willard, her brother Rick Olson, and a best friend Mary Dresen.
Rhonda’s family would like to express their sincerest thanks to the Mile Bluff Medical Center and its staff for their wonderful care.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at New Heights Lutheran Church, 314 Anne St., Mazomanie. A visitation will be held from 9:30 am until the time of service.
Online condolences may be made at hooversonfuneralhomes.com
Gieringer, Mark John Age 73 of Coloma
Mark John Gieringer, age 73, of Coloma, Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, surrounded by loved ones.
He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on January 9th, 1951. Mark was the second of four children born to Judge Raymond E. and Marion L. (Severson) Gieringer.
Mark graduated from Adams-Friendship High School in 1969. He then attended the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh where he graduated in 1974 from the School of Business Administration with a major in Accounting. Mark went on to continue his education at Marquette University where he attended law school and earned his law degree in 1977. Mark was an assistant district attorney for Winnebago County before practicing law in Neenah. He then moved back to his hometown of Adams-Friendship where he established his own law practice in Friendship. In addition to practicing law, Mark also obtained his real estate license. He was the President of Marion Realty LTD and a partner in Bula-Gieringer Farms and 3M Investments.
He enjoyed hosting Thanksgivings, skiing with family, and being the Captain of his beautiful 1969 Chris Craft, “Chips Ahoy”. It was important for Mark to continue annual traditions with his close brotherhood of friends – the annual deer hunting event on Spring Bluff, the Super Bowl poker party at the family Boathouse, and the EAA boating and fishing trips – each a legacy lasting decades. Mark’s greatest blessings in life, however, were his two children: Heather M. Kurtz and Jonathan G. Gieringer, and his grandson, Declan Otto Kurtz. He will be remembered for his kind heart, strong faith, work ethic, and passion for helping others.
Mark was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond E. and Marion L. Gieringer and his brother-in-law, Michael L. Edwards.
He is survived by his daughter, Heather M. (Richard) Kurtz, son, Jonathan G. (Trudy) Gieringer, grandson, Declan O. Kurtz, along with his three sisters, Jill R. Edwards, Susan R. Bradford and Kris G.(Randal) Coakley and his nieces, nephews, grand nephew, and grand nieces.
Memorial Services will be held at Roseberry’s Funeral Home on Saturday, October 12 at 12 Noon for family and friends, followed by a gathering at MoundView Golf Course located in Friendship, Wisconsin. Visitation will be on Saturday, October 12th from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Honorary pallbearers include: Alan Bradford, Tim Cook, Jeffrey Edwards, Mike Leaman, Kenny Meier, and Timmy Soward.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences.
Linn, Dorothy R. Age 77 of Mauston
Dorothy R Linn, age 77 of Mauston WI, passed away on Sunday September 22, 2024 at the Cottage Care Center Nursing Home in Mauston. She was born on October 2, 1946 in Rockford IL to Raymond and Jean (Greisen) Breese.
Dorothy worked at Sundstrand Aviation in Rockford IL for several years before retiring and moving to Wisconsin. She worked at Rockwell Automation in Richland Center WI, retiring from there after several years. She owned a small farm in Elroy where she raised beef cattle and her pet goats.
Survived by siblings: LeRoy (Greta) Breese of Juda WI, Ray (Ginny) Breese of Machesney Park IL, John (Sandra) Breese of Huntingdon TN, Kathy Breese of Machesney Park, IL, Connie Garland of Coahoma TX, Don (Sonya) Breese of Roscoe IL, Linda (Gary) Cavin of Machesney Park, IL, and Norma (John) Hess of Rhinelander WI. As well as many nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents: Raymond/Jean and a sister Carolyn Sue Bratcher.
Visitation will be held at Crandall Funeral Home in Mauston on Friday October 4 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Services at 11 a.m. Burial at the Woodstock Cemetery in Richland County. At this time no luncheon is planned.
For online condolences please go to www.crandallfuneral.com
Troemner, Thomas James Age 49 of Friendship
Thomas James Troemner, age 49, of Friendship, Wisconsin passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at Lakeview at Mill Pond Assisted Living in Westfield, Wisconsin.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Friendship, Wisconsin. Elder Mark Jefferson will officiate. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Interment will be at the Quincy Cemetery, Town of Quincy, Adams County, Wisconsin.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences.
Field, Kenneth R. Age 76 of Wonewoc
Kenneth R. Field, Jr., age 76 years, of Wonewoc, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at Gundersen St. Joseph’s Hospital in Hillsboro, after a short and valiant fight against cancer.
He was born on July 14, 1948, the son of Roy and Wanda (Kimball) Field in Reedsburg, Sauk County, Wisconsin. He graduated from Wonewoc High School in 1966 and then served in the U.S. Army from 1968 to 1970, stationed in Germany as a machinist, rank of Specialist 5. He continued his military service as a member of the Wisconsin National Guard until 1974.
Ken was united in marriage to Bette Subera in 1970 and they had three children before divorcing. He married Janet Hastings in 2001.
He lived a life of humble service to his community – 48 years as an EMT and Service Director for the Wonewoc Ambulance; 46 years as a firefighter and Assistant Chief for Wonewoc Fire Department, worked for 24 years as a part-time Officer for Wonewoc Police Department and over 20 years as a Juneau County Deputy Coroner, as well as time as a Deputy Sheriff.
Ken started working in his teens at Roy Apker’s Sinclair station in Wonewoc and was employed at Rayovac in Wonewoc for 35 years. After Rayovac closed in 2001, he worked at Sand Ridge Treatment Center in Mauston, Longwood LLC in Wonewoc and for the Juneau County Justice Center as security and bailiff. Right up until his illness in June of this year, he still worked weekly as a court bailiff and went on the majority of ambulance calls.
He enjoyed riding motorcycle since he was a teenager and took his Harley out for a spin several times this spring. He was a lifelong member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Wonewoc and the Wonewoc American Legion Post 206.
The most important part of his life was his family. He loved his wife, children and grandchildren and made sure to tell them, show them, and support them in every way he could.
Survivors include his wife, Janet; children Jon (Jodi) Field of Mauston, Jim (Teresa) Field of Wonewoc, Jennifer (Alexandru Stana) Amann of La Crosse, stepson Brian (Michelle) Hastings of Hillsboro; grandchildren Adam (Mallory) Field of Elroy, Abby (Dylan) Wadzinski of Olympia Washington, Connor, Isabelle and Katie Field of Wonewoc, Nathan and Carter Field of Mauston, Harper and Owen Amann of La Crosse; brothers Dale (Diane) Field and Ben (Donna) Field of Wonewoc, Rick (Wanda Dogs) Field of Elroy, nieces and nephews and extended family.
He was preceded in death by his Parents, brother Kevin Field and sister-in-law Betty Field.
The family would like to extend their gratitude for the excellent care at Gundersen Lutheran Hospitals in Hillsboro and La Crosse and all the support from the Wonewoc Ambulance and Fire Department.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Wonewoc, with Rev. Jacob Limpert officiating. Burial with military rites will be in the Millards Prairie Cemetery, rural Elroy. A time of visitation will be held at the Picha Funeral Home in Wonewoc on Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. and at the Church on Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m.
The Picha Funeral Home in Wonewoc is assisting, for online information go to www.pichafuneralhomes.com
Schuman, Ruth Age 99 of Kendall
Ruth Schumann, 99, passed away peacefully Sunday September 29th,2024 at Milestone Senior Living.
A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, October 3, 2024, 11:00 AM at St. John Ev. Lutheran Church, 297 E South Railroad Street, Kendall. Pastor Zachary Meier will officiate. Burial will be at a later date. Relative and friends are invited for a time of visitation on Thursday at the church from 10:00 AM until the time of the service. Smith-Nelson Funeral Home, Kendall is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences can be given be visiting www.sonnenburgfamilyfh.com
Barnharst, Bonnie L. Age 82 of Hustler
Bonnie L. Barnharst, age 82, of Hustler, WI, died on Tuesday September 24, 2024, at the Crest View Nursing Home in New Lisbon, WI. A Visitation will be held on Thursday Sept. 26, 2024, from 4:00P.M. until 7:00P.M. at the Hare Funeral Home (217W Pearl St) in New Lisbon, WI. Funeral services will be held on Friday Sept 27, 2024, at 11:00A.M. at St. Lukes Evangelical Lutheran Church (208 Allen Rd) in New Lisbon, WI. Burial will be in the Hustler Cemetery in Hustler, WI. Online condolences are available at www.harefuneralhome.com
The Hare Funeral Home in New Lisbon is assisting the family with service.
