Obituaries

Joan B. Utzig Joan B. Utzig, age 89 of Spring Green, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020, at Greenway Manor Nursing Home.  She was born on March 14, 1931, to Ivan and Anna (Nelson) Bernard.  She was married on June 18, 1949, to Dale F. Utzig.  Joan was a member of the Christ Lutheran Church and loved to spend winters in Arizona and summers in Spring Green with her husband, Dale.   Survivors include her three children, Terry Utzig of Jefferson, Linda (Ken) Olander of Janesville, Robert (Chris) Utzig of Norwalk; five grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Lois Baes of Janesville; a brother, Allen (Donna) Bernard of Janesville; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.  Joan was preceded in death by her parents, Ivan and Anna Bernard; her husband, Dale Utzig; and a brother, Charlie Bernard.  A private family graveside service will be held at a later date in St. John’s Cemetery. Online condolences available at www.staffordfuneralhomes.com. The Richardson-Stafford Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.