May 2021

Paul Joseph Viney Jr., of McFarland, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, surrounded by his immediate family at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg, after a very short battle with a rare liver cancer. He was born on July 1, 1934, on the family farm in Belleville, Wis., the ninth of ten children, to Paul A. and Millie R. (Colney) Viney.
Paul met his future bride, Myrna Mae Graffin, in 1952, while dancing at Turner Hall in Madison through her sister-in-law, Marybelle (Viney) Helgestad. They were married on July 9, 1955, at McFarland Lutheran Church where he was a member.

Barbara M. Funseth, age 76, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021, at her home. She was born on October 23, 1944, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Henry and Loretta (Filek) Disch.
A gathering of relatives and friends will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon on Saturday, May 8, 2021, at the Becker-Beal Funeral Home, 109 Greenway Cross, Belleville, WI. A memorial service will follow the gathering at the funeral home.
A memorial fund has been established.
A full obituary run in the next edition of the paper.

The Verona American Legion will be serving a ham dinner on Wednesday, May 12th, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Due to our continued concerns for everyone’s safety, all meals must be picked up via our drive thru service. Meal includes Ham, Scalloped Potatoes, Stuffing, Corn, Fruit Cup, Roll and Dessert. Order and pay at the south side door and pick up your meal at north side door. Cost is $12.00.