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Richard Byrne
1934 - 2012
Obit Byrne

Richard “Dick” Byrne, 77 of Janesville, formerly of Shullsburg, passed away Monday, Jan. 30, 2012, at his home. He was born Sept. 2, 1934, in Hazel Green, the son of Vincent and Mary (Timmins) Byrne. Dick graduated from Shullsburg High School in 1952. He was united in marriage to Rose Mary Ryan on Nov. 10, 1956, in Shullsburg. A memorial service will be held Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, at 1 p.m. St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, 344 North Judgement Street in Shullsburg, with Rev. John Bosco Pudhota and Rev. Randy Timmerman of St. John Vianney Catholic Parish in Janesville concelebrating. Full obituary in the February 2, 2012 issue of the Republican Journal.

David Dregne, 1957-2025
David Dregne, 1957-2025
David Dregne, 1957-2025

David G. Dregne, 68, of Readstown, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 12, 1957, to Irvin and Leona (Fortney) Dregne, Dave was a lifelong member of the Readstown community. He graduated from Kickapoo High School in 1975 and went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse in 1979.

Pursuant to Dave’s wishes, no formal funeral service is planned.  Online condolences can be made at rothfamilycremation.