Obituaries

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...

Feb 2, 2024

Kenneth A. Martinson, age 80 of Belleville passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024 at his home.  He was born on August 12, 1943 in Madison, WI the son of William and Mary (Gehin) Martinson.  Kenneth attended Oregon High School.  On August 17, 1968 he was united in marriage to Vicki Jane Fish at the Oregon Methodist Church.  Kenneth...

Jan 24, 2024

Todd W. Blum, age 61 jumped on his Harley and rode off to a new beginning on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison.  He was born on August 22, 1962 in Monroe, WI the son of John W. and Elaine E. (Swenson) Blum.  Todd attended Monticello Schools and then went to work in the oil...

Jan 12, 2024

Thomas James Solberg, age 72, entered his heavenly home on January 12, 2024.  His final days were spent at Agrace Hospice Care, Inc. in Fitchburg surrounded by the loving care and support of family, friends and loved ones.  Thom will be remembered for his positive and optimistic attitude towards life, even amidst adversity, he always remained positive and hopeful...

Jan 11, 2024

Judy L. Hulburt, age 73 passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at Agrace HospiceCare, Inc. in Fitchburg.  She was born on October 21, 1950 in Janesville, WI the daughter of D. "Corky" Earl and Betty (Ludtke) Davis.  Judy graduated from Janesville Parker High School in 1969 and continued her education at St. Mary's Hospital, Madison in nursing.  On...

Jan 11, 2024

Kathleen (Katie) Zentner Ingwell Elmer was born on April 28, 1927 to Nicholas and Alma (Legler) Zentner. She passed away peacefully on January 11th at the New Glarus Home.  Katie grew up on a farm in Legler Valley and loved helping her dad with the farm chores. She attended Legler Valley School and graduated from New Glarus High School...

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...