All Obituaries

Kevin A. Donahue of Juneau passed away at the age of 53. He was born July 2, 1965, son of Robert and Margaret nee (Youhas) Donahue. He is survived by his son and sister Sonya.  Private services were held.   The Berndt-Ledesma Funeral Home Juneau served the family.

Carol A. Barthel of Iron Ridge, WI, surrounded by her loving family, passed away, Wednesday, October 31, 2018, at the age of 75.  She was born December 21, 1942 in Columbus, WI the daughter of Oscar and Esther (nee Ladwig) Neis.  Carol was a graduate of Cosmotology School in 1982 and had her own business at Marquardt Manor in Watertown, WI.  She was raised on the family farm in Lowell, WI.  She loved her horse named ‘Honey’ and bird watching. Carol enjoyed...

 Gloria M. Dinger, of Juneau, passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at the age of 77 years.  She was born June 29, 1941 in Michigan, the daughter of Earl and Elizabeth (nee Elliott) Church. She was a strong and loving person who raised three children as a single parent. Liz had many occupations and worked in several types of factories.  As a professional cook, she prepared meals to some of the greatest stars before they became famous. She retired after 30 years as a nurse from...

Pete Bartell, of Juneau, a classic car lover, connoisseur of cold beer, and self-proclaimed brawler found peace on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at age 69. Pete was a funny man who never met an inappropriate joke he didn’t share and instilled in his children this same important value, along with the gifts of sarcasm, cursing with flourish, and unrelenting stubbornness. In some circles, he was known as “The Commissioner of Paddle Pool” and was known for his perfectly...

David C. Richards of Juneau was Born to Eternal Life Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at the age of 54 years.  He was born February 14th 1964 in Beaver Dam the son of Milton and Margaret (nee Becker) Richards. Dave was a graduate from Dodgeland High School. He worked for the Dodge County Highway Department until he retired in 2013. He was an avid hunter and member of Juneau Rod and Gun Club as well as Juneau Fire Department. He had many years of fond memories with friends going to the tractor...

Mary E. Abbey of Neosho, passed away Friday, September 28, 2018 at the age of 70 years. She was born June 29, 1948 in Milwaukee Wi., the daughter of Charles and Alice (nee Bradley) Crowley. Mary is survived by her loving and devoted husband George of 51 years.  She is the cherished mother of Michael (Makiko) Abbey and Dearest grandmother of Bian and Hyana.  Also, survived by her sisters Kathleen Schwartzman, and Susan Dixon, her brother Michael (Kiara) Crowley and other relatives...

Marjorie A. Gahlman of Juneau was Born to Eternal Life Friday, September 21, 2018 at the age of 88 years. She was born September 3, 1930 in Hustisford, the daughter of Harry and Ermine (nee David) Manning. She was a graduate from Hustisford High School in 1948, and married Donald Gahlman, May 9, 1953 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Clyman. Marjorie was a homemaker who dedicated her life to raising her five children. She was a lifetime member of St. John the Baptist Church, a past...

Dolores L. Guerndt of Hartford, was Born to Eternal Life, Monday, September 17th, 2018 at the age of 91 years. She was born May 13, 1927 in Hartford, the daughter of Joseph and Elanore (nee Baertlein) Gehl Sr. She grew up on a family farm in Washington County.  She married Edmund Kling in 1947 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church. After Edmund’s accidental death in 1958, she was a cook at Lincoln Grade School in Hartford for over twenty years until she retired. She married Kenneth...

Judy Marie Perschke (nee Knack) of Hustisford, passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at the age of 74. Judy was born March 5,1944 in Pontiac, Illinois to Robert and Viola Knack (nee Thiel). She was united in marriage to Harvey Perschke on February, 9 1963 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Ashippun. Judy is survived by her Husband: Harvey, two sons: Curtis Perschke of Hustisford, Tim and Deanna Perschke of Hustisford, Brother: Howard and Kay Knack of Mononk, Illinois. Three sisters:...

Wayne F. Barthel of Iron Ridge, WI, surrounded by his loving family, passed away Tuesday, August 21st 2018 at the age of 78 years. He was born December 24, 1939 in Watertown, WI the son of Harry and Lydia (nee Mueller) Barthel. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Jerome’s Catholic Church in Oconomowoc.  He was a 1957 graduate of Oconomowoc High School. He grew up as a son of a dairy farmer. Wayne married Carol Ann Neis of Lowell, WI, October 22, 1960. He was very active in the...