Obituaries

Jan 9, 2024

Jennifer Jean Blumer, age 48, passed away unexpectedly January 9th, 2024 at her home due to bilateral pulmonary embolism. She was born May 24th, 1975 in Monroe, WI to Gene and Alice (Zimmerman) Fahrney. On December 12th, 1998 she married her high-school sweetheart and lifelong love, Ronald Blumer after he proposed in the 1997 Monticello Homecoming Parade....

Jan 9, 2024

Tom Saunders, age 98, was reunited in heaven with his wife and partner in farming, Ann, on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at the New Glarus Home.  He was born on February 2, 1925 in Monroe, WI the son of Edward and Mathilda (Sonderegger) Saunders.  Tom attended the Dry Good Box School through 8th grade and graduated from...

Jan 8, 2024

Patricia McCluskey, age 77 passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024 at Heartsong Assisted Living in Belleville.  She was born on March 26, 1946 in Waukesha, WI the daughter of William and Bonnie (Way) Spellman, Jr.  Patricia graduated from Verona High School in 1964.  She had worked for over 30 years at Nicolet Instruments and Thermo-Fisher until retiring in...

Dec 31, 2023

Paul B. Linden, age 82, of Belleville passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023 at his home.  He was born on May 28, 1941 at Madison General Hospital the son of Clarence and Delta (Storkson) Linden.  Paul graduated from Belleville High School in 1960 and then entered into the United States Air Force.  On October 4, 1961 he was...

Dec 29, 2023

Daryl L Watterson is with the Son, the Father, and his own son again. Daryl, age 63, of rural New Glarus, passed away unexpectedly at Meriter Hospital in Madison, WI, on December 29th, 2023. Even though he was taken swiftly, he was surrounded by family and loved ones.

Daryl was born October 18th, 1960, in Kansas City,...

Dec 24, 2023

Kathryn L. Hanson, age 102, of New Glarus and formerly Blanchardville passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023 at the New Glarus Home.  She was born on December 18, 1921 in Monroe, WI the daughter of George and Maggie (Knobel) Itten.  Kathryn was a proud graduate of New Glarus High School in 1939.  On August 24, 1947 she was...

Dec 24, 2023

Esther C. Pulfer, age 92 passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023 at Four Winds Manor in Verona.  She was born on March 27, 1931 in Madison, WI the daughter of John Jakob and Clara (Bringold) Meier.  Esther attended the White School and graduated from Verona High School in 1949.  On May 21, 1953 she was united in marriage...

Dec 23, 2023

Jeanette Faye Rupnow, age 88 passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at her home. She was born on March 21, 1935 in Monroe, WI the daughter of Thomas and Elsie (Lehr) Duerst. Jeanette graduated from New Glarus High School in 1953. On May 9, 1954 she was united in marriage to Donald Rupnow at the Swiss United Church...

Dec 20, 2023

Clarence E. Cupp, age 89 passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at the New Glarus Home.  He was born on May 9, 1934 in Richland Center, WI the son of Marion and Doretta (Glick) Cupp.  Clarence graduated from Richland Center High School in 1953.  In 1956 he entered into service in the U.S. Army and served in Germany...

Dec 12, 2023

Jacob R. Hart, passed away Tuesday, December 12th quietly in his home at the age of 30.  Reports show Jacob had an unknown heart abnormality. Apparently, his heart was too big, anyone who knew him would undoubtedly agree. Jacob moved at his own pace through life. He lived a life full of compassion, consideration, and generosity. Jacob's...

Dec 12, 2023

Ruth Ann Raftery, age 74 of Madison, WI passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at UW Hospital in Madison.  She was born on April 16, 1949 in Monroe, WI the daughter of Everett and Marian "Jackie" (Tollefson) Erickson.  Ruth Ann graduated from New Glarus High School in 1967.  She married Jim Raftery and they later divorced.  She retired...

Dec 9, 2023

Michael J. Zuber, age 64 of Blanchardville and formerly New Glarus passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at the Monroe Clinic Hospice Home.  He was born on February 17, 1959 in Monroe, WI the son of Donald and Lorraine (Johnson) Zuber.  BB graduated from New Glarus High School in 1977.  He had worked as a carpenter for many...

Dec 7, 2023

Chad A. Sturdevant, age 48 died on Thursday, December 7, 2023.  He was born on November 24, 1975 in Madison, WI the son of Thomas and Lynn (Bald) Sturdevant.  Chad grew up in Belleville, WI and graduated from Belleville High School in 1994.  Chad married Nicole Larson and they had two children.  In 2007 he was united in marriage...

Dec 6, 2023

Ronald V. Lazarescu, Jr., age 65 passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at home with family by his side after bravely laughing in the face of Alzheimer's for almost six years.  He was born on May 13, 1958 in Kenosha, WI the son of Ronald and Nancy (Scuffham) Lazarescu, Sr.  The second-oldest child of seven, his parents raised...

Dec 6, 2023

Donald Paul Schaller, of Verona, WI, passed away peacefully at UW Hospital on December 6, 2023, at the age of 70. His final moments were spent surrounded by his wife and children.

Don was born in Madison, WI on July 30, 1953, to William and Eileen (Schweigert) Schaller. His childhood growing up on the farm instilled a...

Dec 5, 2023

Donald Leo Fahey, age 95 passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, WI.  He was born on March 17, 1928 in Belleville the son of John and Rose (Elsner) Fahey.  Don graduated from Belleville High School in 1946.  He then entered into the United States Army in 1950 and served as a forward...

Dec 4, 2023

Glenn Francis Morrick, Jr., age 93 passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023 at Agrace HospicCare, Inc.  He was born on July 30, 1930 in Madison, WI the son of Glenn and Mary (Jones) Morrick, Sr.  Glenn grew up in Madison and then went on to graduate from Rhinelander High School.  After high school Glenn moved back to Madison...

Nov 29, 2023

Merlin L Boley, 87 New Glarus, WI passed away peacefully at the New Glarus Nursing Home on Wednesday, November 29, 2023.  Merlin was born on December 22, 1935 to Grant and Hazel (Gladem) Boley. He was born at home on the family farm in Perry Township. He was a 1953 graduate of New Glarus High School. He married Lorna...

Nov 27, 2023

Barbara A. (Ruegsegger) Ellingson, age 88 of Monroe passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023 at the SSM Health Monroe Hospital.  She was born on July 11, 1935 in Green County, WI the daughter of Robert and Verna (Berget) Ruegsegger.  Barbara attended the Jennings school and graduated from the Warren, IL High School.  On August 18, 1953 she married...

Nov 24, 2023

David L. Nichols died on November 24.  He was 90 years old.

David was a farmer and resident of Belleville, WI.  He was born on December 8, 1932 on the family farm outside of Hebron, IL.  After being raised there, David married Virginia ("Ginny") Faye Howell, his high school sweetheart, in 1952.  They resided in the area...