All Obituaries

David L. Blaha, age 71 years, of Hillsboro, Wisconsin, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024 at Gundersen St. Joseph’s Hospital in Hillsboro. He was born on March 19, 1953, the son of Albert “Bud” and Verna (Bliss) Blaha in Hillsboro.  David graduated from the Hillsboro High School. He had worked at GM in Janesville, Northern Plastics in Elroy and Wal Mart Distribution Center in Tomah. Dave loved to be in his gardens, planting flowers and letting everyone enjoy them...

Lloyd A. Byington, age 92 years, of Wonewoc, Wisconsin, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024 at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse, surrounded by his family. He was born on February 6, 1932, the son of Fred and Helen (Rollins) Byington in Wonewoc and he graduated from the Wonewoc High School in 1950. Lloyd served in the U.S. Army, joining the 32nd Infantry Division in 1950 and was honorably discharged in 1954.  He later served several years in the U.S. Army National...

Corrine G. Mislivecek, age 89 years, of Hillsboro, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at Vernon Manor in Viroqua, Wisconsin. Corrine was born on August 16, 1934, the daughter of Isadore and Irmgard (Schmidt) Miller in the Town of Woodland, Sauk County, Wisconsin.  She graduated from the Wonewoc High School in 1952. Corrine was united in marriage to Raymond J. Mislivecek on June 11, 1960 in Hillsboro. They have farmed in the Town of Hillsboro all of their married lives,...

Brian G. Richardson, age 85 years, of Hillsboro, Wisconsin passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at Milestone Senior Living Center. He was born on May 13, 1938, the son of William and Eleanor (Wells) Richardson in Hillsboro.  Brian graduated from the Hillsboro High School in 1956 and served in the U.S. Army National Guard. Brian was united in marriage to Shirley Hooker on June 9, 1962 in Hillsboro. Brian worked at the Farmers State Bank in Hillsboro for 33 years and held the office...

Ramona M. “Mona” Lankey, age 88 years, of Wonewoc, Wisconsin, was born on March 3, 1936 to Raymond and Louise (Jasper) Berberich in Valton, Wisconsin.  She passed away on April 17, 2024 at Gundersen St. Joseph’s Hospital in Hillsboro. Ramona married Harold Smith on February 14, 1953.  Later they divorced. On December 2, 1986, she married Charles “Chuck” Lankey. She is survived by her children, Gary (Millie) Smith and Sandy (Richard) Mitchell; step...

Richard A. Skinner, age 82 years, of rural La Farge, Wisconsin and formerly of Elroy, passed away at his home on Monday, April 15, 2024. He was born on May 4, 1941, the son of Vernie and Marie (Anderson) Skinner in the Town of Fountain, Juneau County, Wisconsin. Richard worked as a plumber for Preston’s in Union Center for 39 years. Survivors include his brother, Duwain (Judy) Skinner; sister, Bonnie (Jerry) Wood; brother-in-law, Robert Ott and nieces and nephews. He was preceded...

Gerald R. “Jerry” Pityer, age 70 years, of South Milwaukee, Wisconsin and formerly of Elroy, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Accent Care Hospice in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. He was born on December 16, 1953, the son of David and Mary Ann (Pavlicek) Pityer in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  The family moved to Redwood City, California where Jerry grew to adulthood and graduated from high school.  While there he also began working in a machine shop. In the 1970’s they...

William E. “Bill” Huebel, age 93, of Wonewoc, Wisconsin passed away on April 11, 2024, at home with his loving daughters.  Bill was born on October 4, 1930 in Wonewoc, the son of William J. Huebel and Hilda (Mihlbauer) Huebel.  He graduated valedictorian of his class from Wonewoc High School in 1948.  He attended the University of La Crosse for a short time but had to return home to support his family after his father was diagnosed with TB.  It was then he...

Gerald W. “Jerry” McCracken, age 83 years, of Hillsboro, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024 at home, surrounded by his family. He was born at home on December 9, 1940, to Robert and Freda (Parrish) McCracken. He was the 6th oldest out of 11 siblings, 9 brothers and 2 sisters. He graduated from Kendall grade school in 1958. He lived in the Kendall area for many years where he farmed. He also did well drilling and construction and worked at Kwik Trip part time on...

Sharon L. Sorenson, age 71 years, of rural Elroy, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at her home. She was born on February 22, 1953, the daughter of Delores Pitel in Tomah and was raised in Clifton by her grandparents, Frank and Louise Pitel. Sharon was united in marriage to Herbert A. Sorenson on July 31, 1971 at the Indian Creek Church at Clifton. They farmed until 1976 and then they purchased the IGA Store in Hustler.  They operated the IGA until December 1977 when...