Obituaries

MARVIN A. WUTHRICH, JR.

Marvin A. Wuthrich Jr., 76, of Brodhead, left this world on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 just as he would have wanted: peacefully at home, watching TV, in his favorite "attire." Those who know him will understand exactly what that means! Known to many as Marv or Mikey. Marvin was born ...

DAVEY K. LEE

Davey K. Lee, age 91 of Brodhead, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. He was born on December 26, 1934, the son of Orville and Gladys (Hutzel) Lee. In 1956, Davey married the love of his life, Geraldine (Jerry) Bramble. Davey is survived ...

RHONDA J. THOSTENSON

Rhonda J. Thostenson, 73, of Brodhead, WI, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2026 at home. She was born on March 15, 1953 in Viroqua, WI, the daughter of Leroy D. and Beverly J. (Frederickson) Suiter. Rhonda was a 1971 graduate of Parkview High School. She married Roy A. Thostenson ...

FRITZ F. FRIEDLY

Fritz F. Friedly, age 97, passed away unexpectedly on August 1, 2026 at his home. He was born November 16, 1928, on his home farm in Spring Grove Township to C.W. Friedly and Margaret (Schneider) Friedly, the 5th of 10 children. He graduated 8th grade from Shanghai School and was ...

DONALD RAY ALBRECHT

Brodhead, WI – Ronald Ray Albrecht, Age 94 of Brodhead died on July 28,2026. He was born in Menomine, MI on April 25, 1932. The son of the late Raymond and Catherine Albrecht. Ron graduated from Pestigo High School where he lettered in Tennis and football. He joined the U.S ...

ALLEN MYHRE

Allen Myhre, age 82, of Brodhead, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2026. Allen was born on February 7, 1944, in Monroe, Wisconsin, to Purdell and Nila Myhre. On June 10, 1967, Allen married the love of his life, Sandra Keehn. He is survived by his loving children, Patti ...

VIRGIL KELLER

Virgil Keller passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family after a short but courageous battle with cancer on July 20th, 2026. He was born at home in Avon, on November 23rd, 1938 to Ralph and Pearl Keller of Avon, WI. Before marring Judy Bliss on July 7th, ...

GLEN OLIVER DEREMO

Brodhead, WI – Glen Oliver Deremo, age 89, passed away unexpectedly while at his home in Brodhead on July 14, 2026. Glen was born in rural Brodhead, WI on January 29, 1937 the son of Arthur and Irene (Nolan) Deremo.   He later married his wife, Frances Langoehr on September 19, ...

DYLAN LEE ROSS

Dylan Lee Ross, age 17, unexpectedly passed away on July 8, 2026. He was born on November 24, 2008 to parents Lanny Ross and Traci Klemm in Janesville, WI. He loved sports, specifically baseball, basketball, bowling, fishing and pool. He loved every sports team from collegiate to pro and would ...

JAY JEFFREY KENNEDY

Jay Jeffrey Kennedy, 66, passed into the presence of the Lord on Monday, June 29, 2026, at the Mercy Hospital ICU in Janesville, WI, surrounded by family. He was born on August 18, 1959, in Reedsburg, WI, the son of Harlen and Linda (Johnston) Kennedy. Jay’s interest in farming and ...

WILLIAM “BILL” CHARLES ALDERMAN

Brodhead – William “Bill” Charles Alderman, age 76, passed away peacefully at SSM Monroe Hospital on July 2, 2026, with his grandson Cody by his side. William was born in Beloit, WI on April 6, 1950, to Charles and Helen Alderman. Bill was a lifetime resident of southern Wisconsin. He graduated from Albany High School in 1968. He worked for ...

HAZEL KAY OMMODT

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Hazel Kay Ommodt on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at the age of 79. She was born on September 14, 1946, the daughter of George and Nellie (Stone) Keller. She passed peacefully at home in Albany, WI surrounded by her loved ones. A ...

CYNTHIA ANN “CINDY” SAUNDERS

Cynthia Ann “Cindy” Saunders, age 75, passed away surrounded by the memories of a life well lived. Cindy was born on May 6, 1951, in Brodhead, Wisconsin, to Bill and Joanne Saunders. Cindy spent her early years enjoying life in Brodhead and later lived in Evansville and Janesville before making ...

CHRISTINE ANNE HAMMOND

Christine Anne Hammond (née Pfaff) went home to be with the Lord on June 18, 2026, in Monroe, Wisconsin. She was born on November 20, 1943, to William and Anne Pfaff in Oak Park, Illinois. She grew up in Forest Park, Illinois, with her parents and her sister, Jeanne. After ...

DUANE L. MENZEL

Duane L. Menzel, age 88, of Brodhead passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026 surrounded by his family at home. He was born on February 21, 1938 in Woodstock, IL, the son of Lester and Gladys (Smith) Menzel. On December 15, 1956 Duane was united in marriage to Evelyn Smith ...

DELYLE SIDNEY AMUNDSON

DeLyle Sidney Amundson, age 89, of Orfordville, died unexpectedly Monday, June 1, 2026, at his home. He was born He was born January 14, 1937, in Spring Valley Township, Rock County, the son of Tilmen and Sadie (Olsen) Amundson. He was proud to say that he graduated from Pioneer-Engen School, ...
JERRY (GERALD) MCCOY

JERRY (GERALD) MCCOY

Jerry (Gerald) McCoy passed away on May 20, 2026. He was born on November 3, 1934 in Platteville, WI to Edgar and Dorothy McCoy. He is survived by a daughter Lorinda (Randy) Rote; son Gerald McCoy Jr (Pat); two grandkids Julie (Paul) Crawford, Todd Schultz; a great granddaughter Ava Gordon; ...

HELEN WEST

Helen West, age 79, passed away at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison surrounded by her family on May 14th, 2026. She was born on August 1st, 1946 to parents Raymond and Nellie Fey. Helen loved spending time with her friends and family. She loved Angels, butterflies and relaxing. Helen is ...

G. FRED GOODSIR

G. Fred Goodsir, age 89 passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on     May 16, 2026.  He was born on July 9, 1936, the son of George F. Sr and Virginia (Barker) Goodsir. Fred graduated from Brodhead H.S. in 1954. He served in the USMC until 1962 with active ...

LAVONNA MAE “LAVN” STRATHMAN

LaVonna Mae "LaVon" Strathman, age 97, of Brodhead, WI, died peacefully on May 12, 2026. LaVon was born September 12, 1928, in St. Benedict, Kansas, the daughter of Frank and Lena (Bergman) Melcher. She grew up in St. Benedict, Kansas and graduated from St. Benedict High School in 1946. LaVon ...

REBECCA J.A. MULLEN

Rebecca J.A. Mullen age 48, of Janesville passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at her home. She was born on August 7, 1977 the daughter of Michael and Deborah (Murray) Jones. She graduated from Brodhead High School in 1995. On October 2, 2004 Rebecca married the love of her ...

DAVID P. NAATZ

David P. Naatz, age 72, of Evansville, Wis., passed away at his home on April 29, 2026. Born January 19, 1954, in Janesville, Wis., to Kenneth and Maxine (Vobian) Naatz, David attended Orfordville Parkview High School and played football for the Parkview Vikings. He worked for Varco Pruden Buildings for ...

BRADLEY T. CLARK

Bradley T. Clark, age 70 of Beloit passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at his home. He was born on October 18, 1955, the son of Walter and LaVena (Tronnes) Clark. Brad graduated from Brodhead High School in 1974. For many years Brad worked as a Field Service Erector ...

MICHAEL JOHN “MIKE” WISH

MADISON – Michael John “Mike” Wish, age 79, of Middleton, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 22, 1946, in Monroe, the son of John and Faun (Soliday) Wish. Mike is survived by his ...