All Obituaries

Brodhead -  Brad Edwin Everson, age 53, passed away suddenly while at his home in Brodhead on September 11, 2019. Brad was born on June 3, 1966 in Monroe, Wisconsin the son of Stan and Ann (Wheeler) Everson. Brad was married To Tammy Pannell on October 18, 1997 in Tucson, Arizona. Brad worked at Fry’s (Tucson, AZ) for 35 years and was currently working at Pick ‘n Save (Stoughton, WI). His greatest love was for his family, married to the love of his life, Tammy, for 22...

Monticello – Richard “Dick” H. Lehr, age 81, of Monticello, WI passed away in his home of 79 years on August 29, 2019, while surrounded by his family. Dick was born on March 19, 1938 in Monroe, WI to John and Lenza (Swartz) Lehr.  Dick attended Babler Country School and Monticello High School.  Dick was united in marriage to “Johnie” Johnson on April 4, 1959 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa.  Dick actively farmed the family farm until...

Juda, WI – James “Jimmy” Calabrese, age 68, passed away on August 28, 2019 while at the St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. Jimmy was born on March 27, 1951, in Chicago, IL the son of Harding and Irene (Lesner) Calabrese.  He married Diane Gallinger on February 8, 2004. Jimmy is survived by his wife, Diane; a daughter, Carrie (Jimmy) Branam; two grandchildren, Roger and Brian; 4 sisters, 4 brothers and many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Jimmy...

  Monroe – Ryan Goeke, age 33, passed away on August 24, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family after an extended illness. Ryan was born on February 27, 1986 in Monroe. Ryan worked for Colony Brands since 2012 as a website content coordinator.  He loved his job and fellow co-workers where he had a 5 year period with out absence from work.  His family is very appreciative to Colony Brands for allowing flexibility of his work schedule during treatment. He was always...

Brodhead – James Howard Albert, age 60, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 17, 2019 while at his lake home in northern Wisconsin. James was born on June 3, 1959 in Defiance, Ohio, the son of John and Janyce (Blessing) Albert. James married Christine Peterson, formerly of Stillman Valley, IL on May 28, 1988. James is survived by his wife, Christine; a daughter, Kaylyn; 3 cousins, Marilyn (Bill) Ogg, Tom (Pat) Tester, and Tim (Micki) Tester; a sister-in-law, Gail (Dan)...

Charles “Chuck” Pryce Jr, 77, of Brodhead passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at home. Born February 12, 1942, in Brodhead, the son of “Sprout” Charles M. Pryce Sr and Ruth Culles. Chuck was an Army Veteran. Chuck married Geraldine, “Geri” Staples on November 4, 1967 in Danbury, WI. Chuck worked at Pierce Furniture Store in Brodhead and then dairy farmed most of his life. In retirement, Chuck enjoyed his time at Brewers Center Tavern bartending,...

     Carol A Condon, age 92, formerly of Brodhead, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019, at Aster Assisted Living, Monroe, WI. She was born on  April 17, 1927 in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of Clifford and Gladys(Blackford) Anderson. She married Robert “Bob” Condon on May 30, 1948 in Brodhead. He passed away on June 9, 2005.      Carol graduated from Milwaukee High School and then moved to Brodhead. In 1948 Carol married Bob Condon who...

Donald M. Kunkel Sr., 71, of Brodhead, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2019 at Monroe Clinic Hospice Home.  Born November 15, 1947, in Beloit, the son of Donald J. and Beatrice (Burman) Kunkel.  Donald was a veteran serving in the United States Army in Vietnam from 1967 to 1970.  Donald married Barbara Ruch on December 29, 1979 in Beloit.  Donald worked at Warner Electric in Roscoe, Hilti Inc. in Tulsa, Oklahoma and retired from Orchid in Monroe as a plant manager. ...

Joseph J. Strunz, 47, of Orfordville passed away Thursday, August 8, 2019 surrounded by his family.  Born September 5, 1971, in Monroe, the son of George and Dorothy (Sowatzke) Strunz.  Joe was a graduate of Parkview High School in 1989.  He was employed with Woodbridge Corporation and Hoerler Transport Reload for many years and more recently a dairy farmer working with his brother, Gary.  Joe was a hard worker and a sarcastic jokester.  He loved children and was a...

Brodhead –Nicolette Lynn (Messel) Dreikosen, age 39, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, August 4, 2019 at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison. Nicolette was born on May 21, 1980 in Monroe, the daughter of Walter Francis and Bernadette Marie Messel. Nicolette worked for many years as a phlebotomist laboratory technician and the last several at the Meriter Hospital.  Nicolette enjoyed kayaking, photography, woodworking, crafts, hiking and screen printing and...