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  • Betty Jean (Withee) Harris

    Betty Jean (Withee) Harris, age 94, formerly of Ridgeway, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026 at Lancaster Health Services. Betty was born January 13, 1932 in Green County to Andrew and Elsie (Speth) Withee.Betty attended rural grade schools and Boscobel High School. Betty’s family moved to Ridgeway, where she married George Harris. They had…

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  • Julie A. Porteous

    It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Julie A. Porteous, on June 6th, 2026, at the age of 50 years old, unexpectedly in the comfort of her home. She was born on January 5th, 1976, in Dodgeville, WI.Today, we choose to remember not the struggles that took her from us, but…

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  • Richard Lee “Dick” Gilbertson

    Richard Lee “Dick” Gilbertson, age 75, of Dodgeville, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 14, 2026. Richard was born on April 25, 1951, in Monroe, Wisconsin, to Lyle and Inez Gilbertson. He graduated from Mount Horeb High School in 1969 and began a life defined by hard work, dedication, and service to…

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  • Dean Siegenthaler

    Dean Siegenthaler, age 54, of Mineral Point, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 11, 2026.Dean was born on May 23, 1972, in Monroe to Keith and Marilyn (Smith) Siegenthaler. He joined three older brothers — Gary, Greg (Kath), and Carl (Debbie) — and was later joined by his youngest brother, Eric. He grew up on…

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  • Wayne C Sieling

    Wayne C Sieling, age 80, of Belmont, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at home on June 6, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Wayne was born on September 12, 1945, in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, to Harold and Helen (Larson) Sieling. He was a proud graduate of Union Valley Grade School and Highland High School. Following high school,…

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  • John “Mike” Leahy Jr.

    John “Mike” Leahy Jr., age 51, of Barneveld, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026, after a courageous fight with gastrointestinal cancer. He was born on August 8, 1974, in Clearwater, Fla., the son of John and Sharon (Stoll) Leahy. Mike graduated from Janesville Parker High School in 1992. From there, he married Kari Cody…

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  • Charles “Chuck” E. Widish

    Charles “Chuck” E. Widish, age 86, of Verona, Wisconsin, passed away on June 2, 2026. Chuck was a man defined by his strong work ethic and sense of humor. He spent many years working in the automotive industry in various capacities and had a passion for detailing cars, taking great pride in them. He retired…

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  • Carol Ann Randall

    Mesa, AZ / Mineral Point – Carol Ann Randall, age 83, joined our Lord on Sunday, May 31, 2026.Carol was born to Ercill and Mae (Rakow) Bowen on August 13, 1942 in Beaver Dam, WI. She grew up in Avoca, WI graduating from Avoca High School in 1960. The last graduating class from that school.She…

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  • John “Jack” Hughes

    John “Jack” Hughes, 90, of Dodgeville, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, surrounded by his large and loving family. Jack was born on March 31, 1936, in Elmwood Park, IL, to John and Athel Susan Frost Hughes. He graduated with the first graduating class at Beloit Catholic High School…

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  • Dennis Melvin Benson, Sr.

    Dennis Melvin Benson, Sr., age 73, of Dodgeville, passed peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, May 30, 2026. He passed following returning battles with cancer over the past few years.Dennis was born in St Joseph’s hospital in Dodgeville on January 12, 1953, to Melvin and Alice (Hocking) Benson. Dennis grew up in southern Wisconsin and…

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