Lodi-Jeffrey Todd Stone, age 57, of Lodi, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, after an extended illness. He was born on October 26, 1961, in Prairie du Sac, WI, the son of the late Lyle and Faye (Fitzgerald) Stone. Jeff graduated from Lodi High School. He married Tanya Wickham on June 18, 1988 in Lodi. She preceded him in death Feb. 5, 2014. Jeff was very proud of being self-employed installing and repairing Satellite television systems. In addition to his business, he also did stereo work, home theater systems, custom wiring and just about anything electronics before his disability. Jeff was a musician having played in “The Swingalongs" band and offering DJ services for many different ceremonies. He was very mechanically inclined and loved to take apart and put back together anything electronic. Jeff also loved animals, especially his dogs.

Jeffrey is survived by son, Zach Stone; mother-in-law, Diana G. Wickham; sister, Jeanne (Douglas) Nelson; four brothers, Gary, Greg, Randy (Bonnie) and Chris (Wendy Partridge) Stone; and other family and friends.

In addition to his wife Tanya, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Brandi Stone; his parents; his father-in-law, William "Bill" Wickham; and his brother-in-law, DelRay Wickham.

Funeral Services will be held at First Lutheran Church, 206 Pleasant St, Lodi, at 11:00 am on Wednesday May 22, 2019, with Pastor Michael Lee presiding. Burial will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Visitation will be held at First Lutheran Church on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm and on Wednesday at the church from 10:00 am until the time of the service.

LODI-Susan Marie Statz, age 55, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2017 as a result of many chronic illnesses. Susan was born on September 23, 1961, the daughter of Phillip and Irene Statz. She graduated from Lodi High School, class of 1980.   Susie was especially proud of becoming an Emergency Medical Technician while a senior in high school and serving as a member of the Lodi EMS for several years. Susie had many different jobs throughout her life. Her favorite was working at Target-West and made many great friends there. She always was very optimistic and always had a smile for everyone she met. Susie had many close friends in life for whom she cared deeply. To say she was rich in friends is an understatement. 

Susie had many challenges throughout her life due to her illnesses of Scleroderma, congestive heart failure, epilepsy, thyroid cancer and diabetes. No matter what life threw at Susie, she always had a smile on her face. She was an inspiration to us all. Susie prided herself on living as independently as she could. She loved to talk, tell jokes, read books, and spend time with her friends, who treated her with unforgettable kindness.

Susie is survived by her siblings, June (Frank) Neumaier, Ken (Colleen), David (Amy) and Christopher (Shannan) Statz. Susie cherished her nieces and nephews that meant the world to her, Marcus and Emma Neumaier, Kasper and Christine (Bennet and Kate), Karl Statz, Henry Statz and Hope La Malfa Statz. Susie was very proud to be godmother to Emma Neumaier and Nicholas Johnson. She was like a second mom to these kids and dearly loved each of them. Susie is preceded in death by her parents, Philip and Irene Statz; Sister, Barbara Jean; Nephew, Jacob Statz and her beloved and precious poodle Sugar.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Lodi Public Library and the Lodi Second Chance Fund at the Lodi Veterinary Hospital.

A Celebration of Life in honor of Susie, will be held at GUNDERSON LODI FUNERAL HOME, 157 S. Main, St., Lodi, Saturday, February 4, 2017 from 1pm to 4pm. 

Yvonne Endres Ziegler, age 51, left us all too soon and suddenly on Monday, September 30, 2013. She was a loving, hard-working wife and mother, who rose at 4 A.M., did farm work, taught pre-school at St. John the Baptist School in Waunakee (for 29 years) and then would travel hours to watch one of her daughters' sporting events before falling into bed and starting all over again. She loved ice cream, the Amish, her newspaper, and adventures on her three-wheeled motorcycle. She never complained and always had time to be a friend to anyone in need.

Yvonne is survived by her best friend and loving husband, of 28 years, Ron, and her beautiful daughters, Crystal, Deanna and Danita. She, the baby sister, was born October 7, 1961, will be sadly missed by her siblings, Eileen (Tom) Waldow of Colorado, Jerry (Linda) Endres of Verona, Bob Endres of Lodi, Del Endres M.D. of New Mexico, Louise (Kelly) Moore of Cedarburg and Bev (Don) Gordon of DeForest.

She is further survived by the Ziegler family, Father-in-law Joe Ziegler of Waunakee, Randy (Dawn) Ziegler of Lodi, Deb (Dean) Ripp of Dane, Rich (Lori) Ziegler and Joe (Heather) Ziegler of Waunakee.

Yvonne had many nieces and nephews, whom she dearly loved, and too many friends to name. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Louise Endres, Virg her brother who shared the same birthday and her second mother, Ruth Ziegler.

Funeral services will be held on Friday Oct. 4, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at St John's Catholic Church 209 South St Waunakee. Friends may call at the church on Thursday Oct. 3, 2013 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friends may also call at the church on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services. Burial will take place in the church cemetery.

"I have come to believe that a great teacher is a great artist and that there are as few as there are any other great artists. Teaching might even be the greatest of the arts. Since the medium is the human mind and spirit." - John Steinbeck

 In honor of Yvonne's love for the Packers, please bring your favorite Packer attire to wear during the luncheon following the service on Friday.

LODI - The Roman and Nancy Hellenbrand family are sad to announce the loss of their son, father, brother, uncle and true friend John Roman Hellenbrand who passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at the age of 47, due to complications from cancer. He was born on September 3, 1962 at Sauk Prairie Memorial Hospital. John was an avid farmer and worked for many years on the family farm before venturing out into the world to try new opportunities. He was a graduate of Lodi High School in 1980. John thrived on seeing his children, Melissa, Nick and Elizabeth smile while going camping, fishing or hunting. Just being with John made them feel warm and safe. John was as member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and was a 4th Degree Knight with the Lodi Knight's of Columbus. He was also involved in the Yellow Thunder Snowmobile Club and loved going north with his buddies. John is survived by his three children, Melissa, Nick and Elizabeth; his parents; three sisters, Karen (Keith) Kurt, Jeanne (Charlie) Fuchs and Monica (Roger) Brereton; two brothers, Jim (Jan Clingman) and Richard; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews;many other relatives and a very special friend Lisa. The family would like to give special thanks to the Lodi Canning Co., all the doctors and nurses at the U.W. Hospital, and the HopiceCare nurses for their help that allowed John to come home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 1, 2009 at ST. PATRICK'S CATHOLIC CHURCH in Lodi, with Fr. Raymond Dischler officiating. Visitation will be held from 4:00 until 7:00p.m. on Friday, July 31, 2009 at the HAMRE FUNERAL HOME in Lodi, with the Knight's of Columbus reciting the Rosary at 7:00p.m.. Visitation will also be held from 10:00a.m. until the mass at the church on Saturday morning.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Brisky; four daughters, Sherri (Tim) Fournier, Angela Brisky (Guy Senkowski), Brittany and Tiffany Brisky; a granddaughter, Taylor Fournier; his mother, Marie Brisky; his brothers and sisters, Diane (Scott) Fauerbach, Steve Brisky (Cheryl), Cheryl Brisky (Steve), Craig (Virginia) Brisky, Jean (Ray) Gladem, Karen Brisky (Larry), Pat (Eric) Luther and Lisa (Jeff) Meek; a brother-in-law, William (Cindy) Falk; a sister-in-law, Lisa Hermanson; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, William Brisky.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Lodi, with Monsignor Daniel T. Ganshert officiating. Interment will be at Garden Bluff Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Lodi. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate memorials to be used for the benefit of Keith's daughters.

"We love you, Dad!"