Obituaries

Apr 19, 2024

Barbara Jean Smith, age 74 passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024 at UW-Hospital in Madison.  She was born on January 1, 1950 the daughter of William and Ethel (Grunnet) Smith at Madison General Hospital.  Barbara lived a challenging life due to her disabilities.

She is survived by her brothers Bruce (Ellen) Smith, William (Mary) Smith, and...

Apr 18, 2024

Arnold R. Rufener, age 100 passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at his home.  He was born on September 19, 1923 in the Town of Sylvester in Green County, WI the son of Jacob and Elise (Janzi) Rufener.  Arnold served in the United States Army during the Korean War.  On June 25, 1949 he was united in marriage...

Apr 17, 2024

Marian J. Hustad passed away at the Monroe Hospital on April 17th surrounded by her loving family. The second of four children, she was born on August 19, 1929 at her family's rural New Glarus farm to Henry and Martha (Hanson) Elmer.  She attended New Glarus schools and then continued on to help with the family farm.  She also...

Apr 17, 2024

Surrounded by his loving family, Ian Campbell passed away at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg on April 17, 2024 after a courageous 14-month long battle with brain cancer.  Ian was born on June 4, 1945 in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England to Charles and Isabel (Peg) Campbell.  He grew up in the Belleville area. He attended Belleville area schools and graduated...

Apr 11, 2024

Fredrick Allen Nicholas (Nick) George was born to William and Pauline George in Moline, Il.  He graduated from Moline High School.  His mom and dad divorce later.  Nick and his mom moved to Galesburg Ill.  Nick was very active into the Assembly Of God Church where he was the Leader of the Royal Rangers Christian Boy Scout Troop

Apr 7, 2024

William Donovan Butts, age 85, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at Skaalen Nursing Home in Stoughton.  Bill was born on September 29, 1938 in Belleville, the son of Archie and Madaline (Ryan) Butts.  He graduated from Belleville High School in 1957.  Bill served in the United States Army from 1961 to 1967.  On August 1, 1964 he...

Apr 6, 2024

Wendy J. Zweifel, age 51 passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 6, 2024.  She was born on August 28, 1972 in Monroe, WI the daughter of Gilbert and Jean (Nevel) Zweifel.  Wendy graduated from Albany High School in 1990.  She had worked as a nanny for several years and then started her own business WJZ Cleaning, LLC to provide...

Apr 1, 2024

Ann M. Wealti, age 86 passed away peacefully on Monday, April 1, 2024.  She was the daughter of Quintin and Hazel (Bang) Stenseth and grew up in the Mount Horeb area.  Ann graduated from Mount Horeb High School in 1955.  She was united in marriage to Lyle Wealti at the Springdale Lutheran Church in 1958.  Ann and Lyle liked...

Mar 23, 2024

Evangeline A. Wearing, age 85 passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at the New Glarus Home.  She was born on July 3, 1938 in the Town of Fennimore the daughter of Olaus and Inanda (Lee) Wellington.  Evangeline grew up on a farm outside Fennimore and attended the Gates and Blue Schools and graduated from Fennimore High School in...

Mar 10, 2024

Louise L. Whitford, age 91 passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison.  She was born on August 22, 1932 a daughter of Obert and Lenore (Thompson) Runden.  Louise graduated from Hollandale High School in 1950.  On January 10, 1953 she was united in marriage to Arthur Whitford at the Hollandale Lutheran Church.  Louise...

Mar 8, 2024

Herbert Alvin Blaser, age 98 passed away on March 8, 2024, at the New Glarus Home, in New Glarus Wisconsin. Herb was born on July 24, 1925, to Swiss immigrants Carl and Bertha (Roth) Blaser in Postville, Wisconsin.

Herb attended school in Verona, Postville, Ross School in the Town of Exeter, and New Glarus High School. While...

Mar 7, 2024

Eugene H. Dahlk, age 89 passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at his home.  He was born on April 14, 1934 in Madison, WI the son of Harold and Lydia (Zurbuchen) Dahlk.  Gene attended the McPherson school and then graduated from Verona High School where he was an accomplished 3-sport athlete.  On April 23, 1955 he was united...

Mar 5, 2024

Evan Riley Dorn, age 29, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 following a long struggle with mental illness.  He was born on August 16, 1994, the son of Dennis and Mary Kaye (Vogel) Dorn. Evan graduated from New Glarus High School and the University of Wisconsin Farm and Industry Short Course.  Evan had an infectious smile; always...

Feb 28, 2024

Marilyn J. Mellenberger, age 83 passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at Agrace HospiceCare, Inc. in Fitchburg, WI.  She was born on October 28, 1940 in Madison, WI to her parents John and Doris (Jordan) Mellenberger of the Dayton/Belleville area.  She attended East Dayton Grade School and graduated from Belleville High School in 1958 and then Green County...

Feb 26, 2024

Gwendolyn K. Bowar, age 92 passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024 at her home.  She was born on August 19, 1931 in Pine Bluff, WI the daughter of Jacob Joseph and Mary Ellen (Engelberger) Kalscheur.  Gwen graduated from Mount Horeb High School in 1949.  On June 5, 1952 she was united in marriage to Donald Bowar at St....

Feb 20, 2024

Charles (Chuck) Hustad, age 94 passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his loving family, on February 20, 2024, from complications of prostate cancer.  Chuck was born June 18, 1929, in LaMoure County, North Dakota, the fourth son of Sidney and Clara (Aftem) Hustad.  The family moved to the New Glarus/Mt. Horeb area in 1931 where he attended...

Feb 16, 2024

John J. Zuber, age 90 passed away peacefully on Friday, February 16, 2024 at the New Glarus Home surrounded by his family.  He was born to John and Louise (Disch) Zuber on May 4, 1933.  John graduated from Belleville High School in 1951.  He then joined the U.S. Army and completed his basic training in Hawaii in 1951.  After...

Feb 15, 2024

James R. Rufener, age 69 passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at his home following his brave battle with cancer.  He was born on March 6, 1954 the son of Arnold and Gloria (Norder) Rufener.  Jim graduated from Belleville High School in 1972.  On November 10, 1973 he was united in marriage to Kathleen Storkson at St....

Feb 13, 2024

Eugene Duerst, age 76 passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 13, 2024.  He was born on June 6, 1947 in Monroe, WI the son of Orso and Margaret (Urben) Duerst.  Gene attended the Meadow Valley School and graduated from New Glarus High School in 1965.  He served in the United States Air Force from 1966 to 1970.  On October...

Feb 12, 2024

Stephen Kent Zweifel, age 77 passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024 at Agrace HospiceCare, Inc. in Janesville, WI surrounded by his three girls.  He was born on January 4, 1947 in Madison the son of Arthur and Hazel (Jacobson) Zweifel.  Steve graduated from New Glarus High School in 1965.  In July of 1966 he entered into the United...