Obituaries in Rio, WI

Geoffrey Geo E. Grover age 37 of Columbus WI passed away on January 14 2026 at his home. He was born on November 15 1988 in Mesa AZ the son of Glenn E. Grover and Jane M. Cummings Grover. Geo worked for many years as an arborist and tree trimmer a line of work wellsuited to his love of the outdoors ...

Richard D. Lynn age 78 of Portage passed away Friday January 16 2026. He was born in Chicago Illinois to Patrick Lynn and Joyce Condon. Richard was one of nine children raised in a family shaped by hard work limited means and Irish immigrant roots. From a young age he learned the value of selfrelian...

Patricia D. Jones 79 of Mauston passed away Wednesday December 31 2025. Funeral arrangements are pending. A complete obituary to follow. Patricia D. Jones 79 of Mauston passed away Wednesday December 31 2025. Funeral arrangements are pending. A complete obituary to follow. You can still show your su...

Eileen Petters of Reedsburg widow of Wayne Petters passed away on December 24 2025. She was born on September 18 1961. She lived a life marked by kindness creativity and love. After a 20 year career at the Baraboo Public Library Eileen left a legacy of dedication and care for her community. She foun...

Helen Mae Schwarz age 99 of Pardeeville passed away Wednesday December 31 2025 at the Columbus Health Rehab. Helen was born April 4 1926 in Thorp Wisconsin. She later married William G. Schwarz in Waukesha Wisconsin. Throughout her life Helen was known for her strong work ethic and dedication to he...

Ruth Amelia Wales Plautz mama took off on her greatest adventure January 9 2026. She left to finish tracing her family tree knowing it would lead to Jesus. She was born in Kenner LA on April 19 1935 to Ernest J and Lillian Amelia Thompson Wales. She joined brothers Ernest Jr Kevlin and Kenneth Wales...

Mark Breneman of Pardeeville WI was unexpectedly called home by his Lord and Savior on January 10 2026 at the age of 51. Mark was a loving husband and proud father. As a teenager Mark met Jean Rockhill at Quest for Christ the youth group at Grace Presbyterian Church. She was the love of his life and...

Doris Ann Kath Moldenhauer Allen 86 of Pardeeville passed away Tuesday January 13 2026. She was born January 27 1939 to Clarence and Dora Kath. Doris graduated from Pardeeville High School in 1958. She dedicated 29 years of service working for the State of Wisconsin before retiring on July 1 1997. O...

Francis "Mac" Edward McDonough age 86 of Lime Ridge passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday January 20 2026 surrounded by loved ones. He was born on March 7 1939 in Richland Center Wisconsin the son of Thomas and Edythe Sumwalt McDonough. Mac graduated from Weston High School in 1957 where his lov...

Elizabeth Marie Blazek age 81 passed away Tuesday January 27 while surrounded by her loving family. Elizabeth Liz was born on August 26 1944 in Esslinger Germany. She was the daughter of Elsie Marie Stakely. Elizabeth came to America to reside in Chicago when she was five years old. She married Edwa...

Merry was born December 23 1943 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage Wisconsin to Elmer and Margret Doepke Vesely. Merry was born into a family filled with love and laughter. She had many fond memories of times spent exploring the Wisconsin River. The Wisconsin River was her refuge where she would r...

Margo Wolfe age 76 of Portage passed away Wednesday January 19 2026. Per Margos wishes no formal services will be held. Margo Wolfe age 76 of Portage passed away Wednesday January 19 2026. Per Margos wishes no formal services will be held. You can still show your support by sending flowers directly ...