Dekorra - Karen A. Machkovich 74, of the Town of Dekorra in Columbia County, died Wednesday January 13th, 2021 unexpectedly.

Karen, the daughter of Edward and Charlotte Hallman Machkovich, was born on March 2, 1946 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. Karen retired from the State of Wisconsin, Department of Natural Resources on March 2, 2001. For the following years Karen enjoyed gardening, quilting, bird watching, monthly dinners with the Grayhorns, a little gambling, looking at woodworking magazines, and most of all antagonizing Nicholas.

Karen is survived by her husband, Nicholas J. Breuch of Poynette; a son: James E. Hammes of Fall River; two daughters: Brenda J. Olson and significant other Chad Leatherberry of Sun Prairie and Anne (Jamie) Thompson of Rio; Step Daughter Jodi (Louis) Williams of Deforest, and Nicholas Jr (Nichole) Breuch of Poynette. Six grandsons: Robert J. Olson of Watertown; Nicholas, Wyatt and Owen Breuch of Poynette; Brandon and Colton Williams of Deforest; two granddaughters: Ashley Williams of Deforest and Amber (Hope) Breuch of Poynette; one sister Mary Peterson of Deforest; one brother Mark (Chris) Machkovich of Anchorage, AK; and nieces nephews.

Karen was preceded in death by her father (Edward Machkovich), mother (Charlotte Machkovich), brother (Earl Machkovich), brother in law (James Peterson), sister in law (Barb Machkovich), along with aunts/uncles/nieces/cousins.

The family would like to extend their thanks to the Poynette and Devine Savior EMT’s, and the staff at St. Mary’s Hospital ER.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday May 22, 2021 from 1:00 to 5:00 PM at her Home in Poynette. Any questions, please contact ashbracol@aol.com.

To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.

Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services

2418 N Sherman Ave

608-249-8257

Karen Machkovich

March 02, 1946 - January 13, 2021

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