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Lee Stilwell

Lee Stilwell

Jun 21, 2026

Lee Stilwell, age 85, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2026, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, WI, surrounded by the love of his family after several years of challenging health issues.

Lee was born on April 9, 1941, in Fort Wayne, IN the son of Albert and Rowena (Bevington) Stilwell. He lived a life defined by service, curiosity, faith, family,...

John Anderegg

John Anderegg

Jun 12, 2026

John Anderegg, age 98, passed away peacefully in the early morning of Friday, June 12, 2026 at the New Glarus Home.

He was born February 9th, 1928 in Monroe, WI. John lived an incredible life spanning nearly a century. He had treasured memories of growing up at his family’s rural cheese factory outside of Juda, Wisconsin. John enjoyed giving his sisters...

Pamela J. Walgren

Pamela J. Walgren

Jun 5, 2026

Pamela J. Walgren, age 74 of rural New Glarus passed away unexpectedly on Friday June 5, 2026 at the SSM Health Hospital in Monroe. She was born on November 24, 1951 in Lacrosse, WI. On July 9, 1993, Pam married her husband, Dan Dooge. During their almost thirty-three years of marriage, Pam and Dan built a beautiful home, creating their...

Ronald Kittleson

Ronald Kittleson

Jun 5, 2026

Ronald Kittleson, of New Glarus, WI, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, June 5, 2026 at the age of 84. He was born on October 11, 1941 to parents Everett and Mabel (Hefty) Kittleson, and was raised on the family farm in Kittleson Valley, Mount Horeb. He graduated from Blanchardville High School in 1959. Ron was a proud...

Florence Ada Beutler

Florence Ada Beutler

May 25, 2026

Florence Ada Beutler (Kollath), 89, passed away on May 25, 2026. She was born on March 25, 1937, to Rodney & Helen (Dettwiler) Kollath and grew up in Mount Vernon, Wisconsin. Florence graduated from Mount Horeb High School in 1955.

On February 1, 1958, Florence married Johnny Beutler. Together they built a life centered on family, faith, and community until Johnny’s...

Landon Thomas Kriebs

Landon Thomas Kriebs

May 21, 2026

We mourn the heartbreaking loss of our son Landon. He was born on May 14th, 2009 and passed on May 21, 2026. Landon was a student at Belleville High School.

Landon was most passionate about family, friends, and his work. When there was a project at Joe & Bradyn’s (uncle and cousin) shop, he was always up to lend a hand....

Gregory Alan Wealti

Gregory Alan Wealti

May 18, 2026

Gregory Alan Wealti, age 65 passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026 in Mayville, WI. He was born on February 14, 1961 in Madison, WI the son of Lyle and Ann (Stenseth) Wealti. Greg grew up in Verona and graduated from Verona High School in 1979. While in high school, he was a member of the FFA and the Boy...

Wayne Duerst

Wayne Duerst

May 10, 2026

Roger Wayne Duerst, age 95 passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026 at Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital in Milwaukee, WI. He was born on April 17, 1931 in Madison, WI the son of Palmer and Mavis (Figy) Duerst. Wayne graduated from New Glarus High School in 1949. He continued his education at the University of Illinois and enrolled in the...

Michael Joseph Solberg

Michael Joseph Solberg

May 7, 2026

Michael Joseph Solberg, age 76, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at his home in Stoughton.

Mick was born on August 11, 1949 in Madison, WI to John and Arlene (Schaller) Solberg. He was the second of eight children, and grew up in the unincorporated town of Paoli, WI. Mick graduated from Belleville High School in 1967, where he was...

Shirley Lueschow

Shirley Lueschow

May 6, 2026

Shirley Lueschow, age 88, passed away peacefully at the SSM Monroe Hospice Home on May 6, 2026.

Shirley was born to Otto and Elda (Theiler) Rhiner on December 3, 1937, at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. She grew up on a farm in the Town of Verona, attended Valley View Country School, and graduated from Verona High School. Shirley originally...

Cheri Lee O'Connor

Cheri Lee O'Connor

Apr 25, 2026

Cheri Lee O’Connor, age 59 passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at her home following a valiant battle with cancer with family by her side. She was born on April 9, 1967 in Madison, WI the daughter of Keith and Phyllis (Huber) Elsner. Cheri graduated from Belleville High School in 1985 and continued her education at MATC in Madison...

Clinton Wesley Zettle, Jr.

Clinton Wesley Zettle, Jr.

Apr 24, 2026

Clinton Wesley Zettle, Jr., age 92 passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026 at the William S. Middleton VA Hospital in Madison after an extended illness. He was born at home on February 8, 1934 in the Town of Clarno, Green County, WI the son of Clinton Wesley Zettle, Sr. and Pearl Zettle. Clinton married Pam on July 14, 2000....

David Jeffrey Elsing

David Jeffrey Elsing

Apr 24, 2026

David Jeffrey Elsing, age 68 of Belleville passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026 at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born on February 4, 1958 the oldest of the four children of Elmer and Nancy (Reber) Elsing. David came into this world extra special as he was a Down Syndrome Child. As customary at that time, it...

Marvin Norris Fosaaen

Marvin Norris Fosaaen

Apr 23, 2026

Marvin Norris Fosaaen, of New Glarus, WI passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at the William S. Middleton VA Hospital, Community Living Center Hospice after a brief decline but full life of 93 years.

He was born the baby and a proud Norwegian, on a farm in Ossian, lowa January 21, 1933, to Oscar Edward Fosaaen and Lauritz “Laura” Erica...

Daniel L. Freitag

Daniel L. Freitag

Apr 22, 2026

Daniel L. Freitag, age 69 passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at Agrace HospiceCare, Inc. in Fitchburg. He was born on July 13, 1956 in Minnesota the son of Leroy and Bernice (Kirstein) Freitag. Dan graduated from Mountain Lake High School in 1974. On October 24, 1994 he was united in marriage to Kay Saunders at the Washington Reformation...

Gregory J. Adrian

Gregory J. Adrian

Apr 15, 2026

Gregory J. Adrian, age 61 passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 following a medical incident at the SSM Health Hospital in Monroe, WI. He was born on March 6, 1965 in Dubuque, IA the son of Thomas and Florence (Meyers) Adrian. Greg grew up in Cassville and graduated from Cassville High School in 1983. He would then serve in...

Marjorie Ann Falk

Marjorie Ann Falk

Apr 13, 2026

Marjorie Ann Falk, Age 96, of Monroe, Wisconsin and former Port Huron, Michigan resident, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 13, 2026 at Dimensions Living of Stoughton, Stoughton Wisconsin.

Marjorie was born on January 12, 1930 in Port Huron, Michigan to the late Clarence and Gertrude Stein. She married Carney Falk on May 20th, 1950 in Port Huron.

Marjorie was a wonderful,...

Philip E. Kale

Philip E. Kale

Apr 8, 2026

Philip E. Kale, age 62 passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at his home in Barneveld. He was born on November 26, 1963 in Madison, WI the son of Jack and Twyla (Isaacs) Kale. Phil attended Sun Prairie High School and then began working in the auto service department at Kmart. He had also served in the Wisconsin National...

Diane C. Charles

Diane C. Charles

Apr 5, 2026

Diane C. Charles, age 78 passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 5, 2026 at UW Hospital in Madison, WI. She was born on October 18, 1947 the daughter of Willard and Bernice (Michalski) Willner, Sr. Diane would graduate from Shawano High School in 1965 and then attend St. Joseph’s Hospital School of Nursing in Marshfield. On August 31, 1968 she...

Delayne M. Retrum

Delayne M. Retrum

Apr 5, 2026

Delayne M. “GG” “Tootie” Retrum, age 83 passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026 at the SSM Health Hospice Home in Monroe with her family by her side. She was born on December 7, 1942 the daughter of Wayne and Elnora (Duerst) Showers. Delayne graduated from New Glarus High School in 1961 and was united in marriage to Merton Retrum...

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