Bradley L. Beal
Oct 3, 2026
On Saturday, October 3, 2026, Bradley L. Beal, age 80 of New Glarus and funeral director of fifty-eight years began preparing for his last funeral. Brad died at University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison weeks after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of Leukemia. He was born on May 7, 1946 in Stoughton, WI a son of Clark & Dorothy...
Jacob John Gmur
Oct 27, 2026
Jacob John Gmur, age 88 passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at his home with his loving family at his side due to complications of Alzheimer’s Disease. He was born on March 22, 1938 in Monroe, WI a son of Joseph and Lillian (Schuetz) Gmur. Jake attended the Meadow View School and then graduated from New Glarus High School...
Kerry Jane Peterson
Oct 25, 2026
Kerry Jane Peterson, age 54, of Monticello, WI passed away at her home on October 25, 2026.
Kerry was born March 20, 1972 in Mountain View, California. In December of 1989 Kerry married Brad Johnson, who later died following a traffic accident in October, 1990. She lived throughout Wisconsin through her years and made many friends and connections along the way....
Diane B. Kunde
Oct 11, 2026
Diane B. Kunde, born December 24, 1943, Redwing, MN, died October 11, 2026, Town of Primrose, WI. Interment; Natural Path Sanctuary, Town of Springdale, WI. Zentner-Beal Funeral Home of New Glarus, WI.
Bruce Berger
Oct 9, 2026
Bruce Berger, passed away peacefully at the age of 64 at the UW Hospital in Madison on October 9. In 2006, Bruce fought and won a battle against sarcoma, a rare type of cancer. That cancer returned with a vengeance in May. Bruce learned a lesson during his first bought with cancer and spent the last twenty years living life...
Ryan Bailey Whitehead
Oct 9, 2026
Ryan B. Whitehead, age 35 passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 9, 2026 at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee. He was born in Bellevue, NE on December 13, 1990 the son of Roger Whitehead and Jane Workman. Ryan graduated from Albany High School in 2009 and attended UW-Platteville. He had worked at Jack Links in New Glarus and with his entrepreneurial...
Paul Dorst
Oct 7, 2026
Another soul went to heaven. Paul Dorst, 67 of Monroe, WI passed away at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison on October 7, 2026. Paul attended grade school and high school in New Glarus graduating in 1977. He loved playing his guitar and the Packers.
Paul is survived by his brother Denny (Sharron) Dorst of New Glarus.
He was preceded in death by...
Patrick H. Topp
Oct 7, 2026
Patrick H. Topp, age 90, of New Glarus, passed away surrounded by the love of his family on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at the New Glarus Home. Pat was born on August 12, 1936 in Madison, WI the son of Clarence and Mary (McCabe) Topp. He graduated from Madison West High School in 1955 and proudly served in the U.S....
Judell E. Wilhelmson
Oct 6, 2026
Judell E. Wilhelmson, age 87 of Monroe passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at the Monroe Health Center. She was born on October 19, 1938 in Darlington a daughter of Chester and Dorothy (Graham) Pattinson. Judy graduated from Darlington High School and on June 22, 1957 she was united in marriage to David Wilhelmson. Judy had worked at Oaktron...
LaVerne G. Rosenstiel
Oct 3, 2026
LaVerne G. Rosenstiel, age 85 of Monticello, WI passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 3, 2026 surrounded by his wife and children. LaVerne was born on March 6, 1941 in Monroe, WI the son of Glen and Viola (Rufer) Rosenstiel. He graduated from Monroe High School in 1959. On June 23, 1963 LaVerne married Sharon Granberg at the Yellowstone Lutheran...
LaVern M. Hying
Sep 29, 2026
LaVern M. Hying, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at Four Winds Manor in Verona, WI. He was born on May 13, 1944 on the home farm in Muscoda, WI a son of Elmer and Coletta (Lins) Hying. LaVern graduated from Muscoda High School in 1963 and shortly after he began working for the Milwaukee Road as...
Mary Jane Wenger
Sep 28, 2026
Mary Jane Wenger, age 81 of Postville, WI passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026 at the New Glarus Home. She was born on September 7, 1945 a daughter of Clift and Margaret “Peg” (Rufenacht) Webber. Mary Jane graduated from New Glarus High School in 1963. On August 22, 1964 she was united in marriage to Kenneth Wenger at the...
Brian Freitag
Sep 25, 2026
Brian Freitag, age 64 passed away on Friday, September 25, 2026 at his home. He was born on January 9, 1962 in Monroe, WI the son of Lyle and Claudette (Truttmann) Freitag. Brian graduated from Mount Horeb High School in 1980 and he began farming with his father. On August 6, 1983 Brian married Lori Drinkwine at the Perry Lutheran...
Antoinette Schuler
Sep 18, 2026
Antoinette Schuler, age 86 of Waunakee passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026 at Sylvan Crossings. She was born on April 3, 1940 a daughter of Claude and Zina (Stegmann) Schuler. Antoinette grew up in the Belleville-Brooklyn area and attended the Brooklyn Lutheran Church with her family. She would work for St. Vincent DePaul and the MARC Center for many...
Jacqueline Watkins
Sep 17, 2026
Jacqueline “Jackie” Watkins, age 61 of Belleville passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at UW Hospital in Madison following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on January 22, 1965 in Monroe, WI a daughter of Harold and Doris (Hoesly) Jenson. Jackie graduated from New Glarus High School in 1983 and continued her education in nursing at MATC...
Donna Q. Gavin
Sep 16, 2026
Donna Q. Gavin, 74, of New Glarus, Wisconsin, formerly of Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2026, following a long illness.
Donna will be remembered for her strength, humor, generosity, and deep love for animals. She touched the lives of many and was deeply loved by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
A private memorial service will be...
Terry Lee Croft
Sep 15, 2026
Terry Lee Croft, age 69 of Belleville passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at his home. He was born on December 21, 1956 in Lancaster, WI a son of Dallas and Helen (Schleicher) Croft. Terry graduated from Fennimore High School in 1975 and continued his education at UW-Platteville graduating in 1980. He showcased his talents by scoring and arranging...
Robert E. Hanson
Sep 9, 2026
Robert E. Hanson, age 67 of Belleville, WI passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at UW Hospital in Madison after a courageous eight-month battle with cancer. He was born on July 17, 1959 in Savanna, IL a son of Earl and Francis (McCue) Hanson. Bob graduated from Savanna High School in 1977 and moved to Fitchburg, WI where he...
George Lester Mecklenburg
Sep 8, 2026
George Lester “Skip” Mecklenburg, age 88 of New Glarus, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at his home. He was born on August 17, 1938, in Genoa City, WI the son of Earl Charles and Vanetta Helen (Shaw) Mecklenburg. George grew up along the Wisconsin/Illinois border and graduated from Richmond Burton High School in 1956. On February 22, 1958,...
Betty Jean Goke
Sep 3, 2026
Betty Jean Goke, age 91 of Belleville passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2026 at SSM Health, St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. She was born on January 10, 1935 in Monroe, WI the daughter of Arnold and Rose (Abplanalp) Anderegg. Betty graduated from Barneveld High School in 1953 and was united in marriage to Ronald Goke at the Swiss United...
