Obituaries

Linda Kay Costello, age 75, of Necedah, WI passed away peacefully on Saturday April 27th, 2024, at the UW Hospital in Madison. Linda was born in Rockford, IL on September 13th, 1948 to Robert and Donna Hughes. Linda followed in her Mother’s footsteps by becoming a Nurse. She started her career at Holton Manor and Elkhorn Doctor’s Clinic in Elkhorn Wisconsin and then moved to the Mauston area where she worked for Jefferson Home Health and Hospice, New Lisbon Clinic and retired from Mile Bluff Clinic. Linda met and married her beloved husband “Mikey” in August 1993. Linda enjoyed wildlife watching, photography, gardening, helping others and spending time with friends and family, especially her Granddaughter, Addy. Linda had a huge heart and would go out of her way to help anyone, even animals. She loved to make people laugh and smile and in her later years became quite the spit fire….

Linda is survived by her daughters, Jenny Schmidt (Lori Domino) and Sarah Forsythe; Granddaughter, Adalyn Christianson; Step-daughters, Cathy Costello (Mary Rushin) and Gen (George) Achter; sister, Debbie (Steve) Ferdinand and her beloved dog and companion, Annie. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Donna Hughes; Step-Mom, Mary Hughes; husband, Michael B Costello; daughter, Kristen Schmidt; and Step-son, Michael J Costello.

A Celebration of Life and luncheon for both, Michael and Linda Costello will be held Sunday, June 23rd, 2024 at the New Lisbon Community Center (110 Welch Prairie Rd) in New Lisbon, Wisconsin from 1:00-5:00om. A reading of the Eulogy will done at 2pm.  The Torkelson Funeral Home of Necedah is assisting the family with arrangements.  Online condolences may be offered at www.torkelsonfuneralhome.com. 

Dorothy June Anderson, age 97, died peacefully Saturday, April 20, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was the youngest of six children born to the late Reverend David and Ruth Barclay on June 11, 1926 in Elmwood, IL and is survived by her twin brother, David Barclay.

Dorothy (Dodo to her sibs) married Robert (Bob) Anderson on June 12, 1948. She graduated from Carroll College in Waukesha, WI. When her children were all in school, she embarked on a 30-year career as a teacher.

She was the loving and beloved mother of Jane Anderson; Margaret Anderson; Kay (David) Prusynski; Eric (Ruth) Anderson; and grandmother to John (Shree) Prusynski. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Bob Anderson; and siblings Norman (Kathleen) Barclay; Jean (Howard) Jones; Esther (Varge) Frisbie; William (Sally) Barclay; and sister-in-law Carol Barclay.

During her life she enjoyed traveling throughout the United States and abroad. She fondly remembers the seven-week road trip in 1949 when she and Bob traveled west across the states, then north to Alaska, shortly after the Alcan Highway was opened to the public. They saw many landmarks, diverse wildlife, took a lot of pictures, and had a lot of flat tires.

Dorothy enjoyed gardening, Scrabble, jigsaw puzzles, and singing. She was a prolific reader and loved spending time at the family cottage. While living in Adams, WI she volunteered at the local library and Faith in Action and was involved in community activities with the church and exercise groups. Although she regretted leaving her many friends in Adams, she soon made new friends at Oak Park Place in Madison, WI, where she moved in July, 2021. There she became active in exercise classes, crafts, and singing with the choir—right up until days before her death.

Many thanks to Agrace Hospice Care and the loving and caring staff of Oak Park Place who always made sure her eggs were fried to perfection.

You are welcome to join us for a Celebration of Life to be held on Saturday, June 15 in the Fellowship Hall of Trinity Congregational Church, at 148 N. Grant St. in Adams, WI.  Drop in any time between noon and 2 p.m.  Refreshments will be provided.

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

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Arlene Doris Graham, age 78, of Adams, Wisconsin passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024 at her home and today she is having her bagels and coffee with Jesus .

Arlene was born December 27, 1945 in Ypsilanti, Michigan to Harold and Willoween “Billie” (Austin) Hammond. 

With her two beloved brothers Raymond and Bruce and their parents they loved camping on the shores of Lake Michigan. Arlene was quite a water bug and she loved s’mores and campfires.

She married Craig Daniel Graham on June 11, 1966 in Whittaker, Michigan.

For their honeymoon they vacationed at her families beloved cottage on Birch Lake. This is where Arlene caught the trophy fish not Craig.

Together Arlene and Craig created a family with daughters Tamela(Tammy) and Sherri. Mom was well known by her daughter’s friends for the best Nestle mud bars and rice crispy treats.  She also was know to teach both daughters how to dance in the kitchen while playing her 45’s.

Arlene’s love for Christ was shared with her family and as a Sunday School teacher, a member of Women’s Ministries and volunteering at the Assembly of God church.

Arlene’s love of quilting turned into a ministry as she made multiple quilts that were donated anonymously to families in need throughout Adams Co. through Social Services.   This lead is how the Adams Community Quilters was created

A celebration of life will be held with family and friends this summer

Arlene was preceded in death by: 

Parents Harold and Billie and brother Raymond

Survivors include her

Husband Craig Graham of Adams, WI

Children Tammy(Ross) Hammond of Adams, WI, Sherri(Chris) Ziemer Oshkosh, WI

Grandchildren Emily Banie, Johanna(Jessie) Hudson and Austin Ziemer

Great Grandchildren Connor and Anna Hudson

Paul S. Peper, age 59, of LaValle, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. He was born on February 21, 1965, in Reedsburg, WI, the son of LaVern and Adeline (Thieding) Peper. Paul was a graduate of Webb High School.  He was employed with Grede Foundry for 17 years. Paul milked and worked for his aunt and uncle on their farm for several years and was a former pharmacy driver for Phillips Pharmacy. Most recently, he was a Correctional Officer at the New Lisbon Correctional Institution. 

On August 17, 1996, Paul was united in marriage to Linda Drea.  This marriage was blessed with a son, Colton. Paul was an avid sports fan. He was a little league coach in Colton’s youth and had fun traveling with the teams to various tournaments. He was a Vikings fan and enjoyed going to Brewer baseball games and Badger football games. Paul was a hunter and fisherman and found relaxation in the outdoors.  He had an eye for art and was a talented Taxidermist. He owned and operated Peps Taxidermy where he created unique mounts.

Paul is survived by his wife, Linda of LaValle; son, Colton (Michaela) Peper of Reedsburg; brothers, Doug Peper, Brian (Katie) Peper; sister, Pam Peper, all of Loganville; step-mother, Verdi Peper of Loganville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Pat (Sheryl) Drea of Hillpoint, Lisa (Chris) Calhoun of Elroy, Mike (Mandi) Drea of Cazenovia; nieces and nephews along with other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and mother and father-in-law, JoAnn and Tom Drea.

Funeral services for Paul Peper will be conducted at 12:00 noon on Monday, April 29, 2024, at St. Peter’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Reedsburg with Pastor Paul Crolius officiating.  Burial will follow in St. John Cemetery, Tuckertown.  Visitation will be held on Monday morning from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at the church. Memorials of remembrance may be made to St. Peter’s Ev. Lutheran Church.

The Farber Funeral Home, Reedsburg, is assisting the family with arrangements.