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The Mass of Christian Burial for will Mary Jean Cauley, age 93 of Mauston, Wisconsin be held on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Lyndon Station with Father Cryton Outschoorn celebrating. Visitation will be held at Conway Picha Funeral Home in Lyndon Station on Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. and then proceed to the church for Mass at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be given to St. Mary’s Parish of Lyndon Station, or St. Croix Hospice are appreciated.

The Conway-Picha Funeral Home and Crematory of Lyndon Station, Wisconsin assisted the family with arrangements. For On-Line condolences and information, go to www.pichafuneralhome.com.

Kathleen Elizabeth Opalinski was born in Chicago, Illinois on June

16 th , 1938, to Victor and Elsie Lyons. Kathy was the eldest of 4,

having 3 younger brothers. She passed away peacefully at her

home in Orlando, Florida on January 19, 2024, at the age of 85.

Kathy graduated from Proviso West High School in Melrose Park,

IL after which she attended beauty school and began working as a

hair stylist. She married Sam J. Scurto in 1959, they had 5 boys.

After divorcing in 1975, she began Nursing School and became

reacquainted with the love of her life, Richard Opalinski. They

married in 1977 and became a blended family to include 8 boys

and 1 girl. They moved to Hancock, WI in 1985. Following the

premature death of her beloved Richard in 1994, she wanted to

create a new chapter in her life by bringing joy and laughter to

others. She went to Clown School which she genuinely loved.

Kathy was very active in bringing her “clowning skills” to church and

civic events, elderly care facilities and private parties. This is where

she found her true self as she loved making people happy. Kathy

wanted her legacy to be remembered as a person who desired to

lift other people up, bringing joy to the world around her. Kathy was

also a talented seamstress making clothes and costumes for her

family and anyone who needed her sewing skills. Kathy enjoyed

spending her summers at her home in Hancock, Wisconsin, and

her winters at her 2 nd home in Orlando, Florida.

Kathy is survived by her 5 sons, Steven J. Scurto (Maureen Hogan)

of Carol Stream, IL, Anthony J. Scurto (Deborah) of Hancock, WI,

Raymond R. Scurto (Victoria) of Orlando, FL, Sam Scurto (Yolanda)

of Barrington Hills, IL, and Douglas V. Scurto (Mary) of Arkdale, WI.

Her 4 stepchildren, Lynn Opalinski of California, Richard Opalinski,

Jr. of Wisconsin, Tony Opalinski of Nevada, and Joey Opalinski of

Indiana.

She is survived by many grandchildren and step grandchildren,

great grandchildren and step great grandchildren, her brother

Richard Lyons (Diane) and several nieces and nephews.

Kathy was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Opalinski,

her parents, Victor and Elsie Lyons and brothers, Jerry & Michael

Lyons.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 1 st , 2024, 11am

to 4pm at the Town of Monroe, Town Hall, 981 Cty Rd Z, Arkdale,

WI 54613.

All Memorials will be directed to: Aspirus Cancer Care- Wisconsin

Rapids, 410 Dewey St, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495.

Judith Kay Taylor, born September 26th, 1947, wife to Bill, the love of her life for 57 years, and mom to Mike and Sandra, was called home by the Lord on May 8th, 2024.

Mom grew up in the small town of Brunswick, Missouri, with her parents and three siblings. While she always had what she needed, her family did not have a lot of extras, which is likely the reason she became a bookworm. Her love of reading allowed her to fade into the background where she was most comfortable rather than being the center of attention. Her passion for reading continued as a student and into her adult life where a good book allowed her to escape, even if just for a short while.  

Incredibly selfless, mom found great joy putting the needs of others before her own. Her caring and compassionate qualities were evident throughout her life and defined the ways she chose to spend her days.

During our early years in South Wayne, Wisconsin, mom taught Sunday school, volunteered in classrooms, chaperoned field trips, and eventually became Mother’s Club President.

As we grew, her pursuits became more community-focused. Her desire to make a difference pushed her to organize a bike-a-thon to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, drive a bus for students with special needs, and serve as a First Responder, EMT, and an ambulance attendant in Monroe, Wisconsin. Mom’s heart was service-oriented, and she thrived in this line of work.

But above all, she loved being a mom. >From reading, baking, and building blanket forts to making dollhouse furniture, turning little grass bundles into tiny hay bales, and cutting newspaper into strips to create pom poms, she never let her responsibilities outside the home interfere with her mom duties. She attended all of our concerts and sporting events, helped us with homework, and always welcomed our friends for dinner and sleepovers as these were just the everyday things a mom did.

After moving to Adams, Wisconsin, she became a Phlebotomist and Lab Tech at Adams County Memorial Hospital, served on the Moundview Memorial Healthcare Foundation Board, volunteered for Faith in Action, and committed 20 years to the Castle Rock Triathlon Committee.

As time went on, her focus became her five grandchildren. Nothing brought her more joy than Taylor, Luke, Brandt, Lindsay, and Kristin. Each held a very special place in her heart, and she treasured every moment she had with them, including making chocolate chip pancakes, which only grandma could make.

Mom’s legacy will live on in the hearts of those she loved and the many lives of those she touched. Wife, mom, grandma and so much more, we will love you always and forever, no matter what.

Memorial service will be 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 18th, 2024 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Adams, Wisconsin. Rev. John Krebs will officiate. Visitation will be at Immanuel Lutheran Church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. A luncheon will follow the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to:

• Agrace
• Adams-Friendship Area Educational Foundation, Inc.
• Moundview Memorial Healthcare Foundation; PO Box 40; Friendship, WI 53934

Roseberry’s Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family.  Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences.