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Antoinette Schuler

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Ethel M. Lamboley

Ethel M. Lamboley

Aug 30, 2026

Ethel M. Lamboley, 91, of Belleville passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2026. She was born Ethel Mae Esser at home in Glen Haven, WI, on October 11, 1934, the daughter of Carl P. and Genevieve Schneider Esser. She graduated as Valedictorian of Bloomington, WI, class of 1952. She moved to Madison after graduating high school and met her husband...

Robert William Durtschi

Robert William Durtschi

Aug 29, 2026

Robert William “Bob” Durtschi, age 89, of Monticello, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 29, 2026. He leaves behind a lifetime of memories, a loving family, and a legacy of laughter and good times.

Bob was born on November 9, 1936, in the Town of Washington, Green County, Wisconsin, to Fred and Lorene (Bidlingmaier) Durtschi. He graduated from Monticello High...

June Ivonne Strahm

June Ivonne Strahm

Aug 22, 2026

June Ivonne Strahm, age 79 passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2026. She was born at home in New Glarus, WI in March 26, 1947 a daughter of Ivan and June (Armitage) Zweifel. June graduated from New Glarus High School in 1965 and she was united in marriage to Ronald Strahm on September 9, 1966 at the Swiss United Church...

Jeanne Marie Gant

Jeanne Marie Gant

Aug 21, 2026

Jeanne Marie (Ness) Gant age 95 of New Glarus passed away August 21, 2026 at home surrounded by family. She was born on December 19, 1930 in Monroe Hospital to her parents Mons Isaac and Mabel Eleanora (Bliesner) Ness. 

Jeanne graduated from New Glarus High School in 1948 and was united in marriage with James Charles Gant on February 14, 1952...

Todd A. Kosak

Todd A. Kosak

Aug 20, 2026

Todd A. Kosak, age 60 of Belleville passed away a day after his 60th birthday on Thursday, August 20, 2026 at his home after a five-year battle with cancer. He was born on August 19, 1966 in Milwaukee, WI the son of Michael Kosak and Karen Krejcarek. Todd graduated from Belleville High School in 1985. On August 1, 1987 he...

Carl G. Richter

Carl G. Richter

Aug 5, 2026

Carl G. Richter, age 87 of Belleville passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. He was born on September 9, 1938 in Elkhart Lake, WI the son of Carl M. and Edna E. (Horneck) Richter. Carl graduated from Elkhart Lake High School in 1956 and then continued his education at Sheboygan Business College and...

Ernest W. Mabis, Jr.

Ernest W. Mabis, Jr.

Jul 31, 2026

Ernest W. Mabis, Jr., age 94 passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026 at the New Glarus Home. He was born on June 10, 1932 a son of Ernest and Dorothy (Rowlands) Mabis in Fitchburg, WI. Ernie attended the Burke Station Country School through 8th Grade, when he moved to Belleville in 1946. In Belleville Ernie lived on the Francis...

Marilyn K. Hefty

Marilyn K. Hefty

Jul 30, 2026

Marilyn K. Hefty age 79 passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026 at Avina of Fond du Lac. She was born on May 18, 1947 the daughter of Henry and Mary (Richard) Aebly, Sr. Marilyn grew up in Paoli, WI where her parents owned and operated Aebly’s Bar, and she graduated from Belleville High School in 1963. After high school...

Charlotte L. Viney

Charlotte L. Viney

Jul 28, 2026

Charlotte L. Viney, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great‑grandmother, passed away on July 28, 2026. She will be remembered for her steady strength, her love for family, her smile, and her devotion and resilience.

She was born on January 19, 1932, in Richland Center, WI, to Graydon and Clara (Bjugstad) Scholl. Her family later moved to Stoughton, where she attended school,...

Sandra L. Bubenzer

Sandra L. Bubenzer

Jul 10, 2026

Sandra L. (Capehart) Bubenzer, age 86 passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026. She was born April 13, 1940, to Valen and Alatha (Stewart) Capehart on a small farm near Ireland, Indiana. When she was a youngster, her family moved to Plainville, Indiana where she rambled and roamed with her beloved sisters Jane and Deborah. She attended Vincennes and Purdue...

Lynn A. Weasner

Lynn A. Weasner

Jul 3, 2026

Lynn A. Weasner, age 62, passed away unexpectedly following a brief illness on Friday, July 3, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by her family and friends.

She was born on September 13, 1963, in Monroe, WI to Jack and Laurel Butts. Lynn graduated from Mt. Horeb High School in 1981. She met the love of her life Matthew Weasner at...

Max Parman

Max Parman

Jun 22, 2026

Maxwell James Parman, age 21 passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026 following a traffic crash near Mount Vernon. He was born on March 19, 2005 the son of Kevin and Margaret (Ostrander) Parman in Madison, WI. Max grew up in New Glarus and graduated from New Glarus High School in 2023, where he was an accomplished athlete. He would...

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,...

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