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Judith Arlene Wehinger, 83, of Friendship, WI, formerly of South Wayne, WI passed away on  June 2, 2026. She was born August 17, 1942, to Arleigh and Hazel Johnson. 

Raised in Woodford, WI and graduated from South Wayne High School (now Blackhawk  School District), and then UW-Stout with Home-Ec/English dual major. She married James  Wehinger Sr on August 10, 1963 at the East Wiota Lutheran Church.  

For about the next 20 years she ran the office for the family business in South Wayne. For a  few years after that managed a women’s clothing store in Austin, TX, until returning to  Friendship, WI where she was the office manager for a local realty office until retirement. 

She was active with many different organizations throughout the years, and especially  cherished memories of serving as an advisor for Luther League. Then a 9-month commitment to be a host for an exchange student turned into hosting 3 (all from the same  family), and a blessed relationship with their family for nearly 49 years. 

She enjoyed many activities including softball, downhill skiing, snowmobiling, dancing,  baking, travel, entertaining, and later in life playing Bridge and Suduko. Of course, being a  grandmother topped the list as it provided special moments – like teaching her  granddaughter to throw a baseball; in the living room! She admired her step-grandchildren;  always proud of their accomplishments and wanted to be fully briefed on their activities  and next adventures. 

She is survived by her son, James Jr (Phyllis); granddaughter Jordyn; step grandchildren  Justine (Anthony) Brechtel, Joshua Roatch; step great grandson Dominic Roatch; brother A. David (Mary Ann) Johnson; her exchange children Guillermo, Gerardo, and Gabriella  Oseguera (and families); nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. 

Predeceased by her husband James Sr (2007); parents; sisters Ruth Stelter and Donna  Johnson; brothers-in-law Laverne Stelter and John Enzinger.  

Judith’s wishes were for a private family service with interment at East Wiota Lutheran  Church. Celebration of life at a later date. Online condolences can be made at  www.roseberrys.com 

The family would like to thank the staff at Jefferson Meadows and SSM Hospice for their  compassionate care for Judith during her final days.

Judith V. O’Dell, age 80 of Mauston, WI., passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026, at the UW Hospital in Madison.  Judith was the daughter of Stanley F. and Josephine (Bloniarz) Uliasz and was born on March 26, 1945, in Chicago, IL.

The year 1966 brought Judith both love and change when she married the love of her life, Douglas O’Dell on August 6^th in Chicago, IL. The young couple spent their first year and a half in Chicago before relocating to Sun Prairie, WI. Eventually, they settled in Mauston, where they built a life together.

Her greatest joys were feeding her family from canning to baking and making large dinners for her family. She further enjoyed playing cards and spending time with her kids, especially with her granddaughters and great-grandchildren.  Judy was a hardworking sweet woman, from working at Almet in Baraboo to Best Power in Necedah and ending her working career at D.A.T. in Necedah.

Judy’s legacy is carried on by her loving children, Lori O’Dell of Mauston and Duane (Jody Dohs) O’Dell of New Lisbon. Her spirit will also live on through her grandchildren, Jessica (Andy) Ryan of Sparta, Lacey (Skylar) Adams of Idaho, and her great-grandchildren, Carson, Jeannette, Serenity, Douglas, Laikynn and Calvin. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Douglas in 2025.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. at the Mauston City Cemetery. Chaplain Fred Schumacher presiding. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 13th at the Mauston American Legion (1055 E. State St.) from 11:30 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.  The Hare Funeral Home in New Lisbon is assisting the family with arrangements.

Hans Menck Jr. went home to be with the Lord on June 3, 2026.