Obituaries

Nov 9, 2023

Peggy E. Borucki, age 77, of New Glarus passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at her home.  She was born on June 23, 1946 in Manistique, MI the daughter of Mennen and Lily Mae (Peacock) Cousineau.  Peg grew up in the U.P. and was raising her children there.  She would relocate her family to Lower Michigan where she...

Oct 28, 2023

Dennis Thomas Rupnow, age 62, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 28, 2023 while outside doing what he loved.  He was born on February 21, 1961 in Monroe, the son of Donald and Jeanette (Duerst) Rupnow. Dennis graduated from New Glarus High School in 1979 and continued his education at MATC in Madison, graduating with a degree in Photography.  ...

Oct 23, 2023

Judith A. Wilson, age 69, of Belleville died on Monday, October 23, 2023 at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison.

Per Judith's request no formal services will be held.

Oct 21, 2023

Connie K. Woerpel, age 81 of New Glarus passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Azura Memory Care in Monroe.  She was born on March 19, 1942 in Fennimore, WI the daughter of Arnold and Juanita (Weldy) Payne.  Connie graduated from Madison West High School in 1960.  On August 28, 1960 she was united in marriage to Richard...

Oct 18, 2023

Herman Leon Walker, age 75 of Monticello, WI died on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at the New Glarus Home.  He was born on May 16, 1948 in Cullman, AL the son of Arvil and Goldie (Reese) Walker.  Herman's family moved to Indiana where he graduated from high school and then entered into the United States Army, serving in Vietnam.  ...

Oct 15, 2023

Todd A. Woelffer, age 63, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at Agrace HospiceCare, Inc. in Fitchburg, WI.  He was born on August 30, 1960 in Monroe, WI the son of Royal "Bo" and Alice (Faeser) Woelffer, Jr.  Todd graduated from Monticello High School in 1978 and continued his education graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and the...

Oct 11, 2023

Constance (Cockroft) Niemeyer - Jameson born December 10, 1956 to LeRoy and Lenore Cockroft of Belleville WI.  Connie went home to be with the good old lord on October 11, 2023, in her sister's home with her family at her bedside, following a long-term illness.  Connie spent her life in the Belleville, WI and Beaver Dam, WI areas.  She...

Oct 4, 2023

Doreen Ione Steensrud, age 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Skaalen's Heritage Center Assisted Living in Stoughton, WI with family by her side. She was born June 21, 1939 in Madison, the daughter of Donald Steensrud and Inga (Martinson/Steensrud) Thompson. Doreen attended Sandridge Country School, a one-room schoolhouse near Black Earth.  After her mother married...

Oct 2, 2023

David Jarecki, age 82, of Verona passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023 at his home.  He was born on May 15, 1941 in Chicago, IL the son of John and Estelle (Paluch) Jarecki.  David has attended seminary and then later worked as an occupational therapist for the Veteran's Administration.  He married Phyllis Prunty and they were married seventeen...

Sep 29, 2023

Gary L. Baumgartner, age 78, of the Town of Perry passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023 at Meriter Hospital in Madison, WI.  He was born on September 6, 1945 in Monroe, WI the son of William and Wilma (Melland) Baumgartner.  Gary attended the Forward Grade School and then graduated from Mount Horeb High School in 1963.  Gary would...

Sep 29, 2023

Charles (Charlie) Campbell, age 75, died peacefully surrounded by family and friends at Agrace HospiceCare on September 29, 2023. He was born on April 6th,1948, to Robert and Kathleen (Fischer) Campbell of Belleville, WI. He was a proud graduate of Belleville High School, class of 1966.  He was a member of the Paoli Zwingli United Church of Christ, inductee...

Sep 27, 2023

Brad R. Flanagan, age 60 passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at Agrace HospiceCare, Inc. in Fitchburg.  He was born on June 5, 1963 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, WI the son of Robert and Beverly (Austin) Flanagan.  Brad graduated from Belleville High School in 1981 where he was an accomplished athlete excelling in football, basketball, and...

Sep 23, 2023

Paul C. Ziehli, age 88, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison due to complications of COVID surrounded by his family.  He was born on March 13, 1935 the son of Ernest and Priska (Wyttenbach) Ziehli at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison.  Paul grew up in Belleville and graduated from Belleville High School...

Sep 21, 2023

Barbara A. Stelter, age 92, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at Magnolia Gardens Memory Care in Stoughton.  She was born on December 23, 1930 in Rock City, IL the daughter of Herman and Alice (Price) Genin.  Barbara graduated from Muldoon High School in Rockford, IL.  On March 30, 1951 she was united in marriage to William Stelter...

Sep 19, 2023

Donna Mae Rupnow, 92 passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at Agrace Hospice Care, Inc in Fitchburg, WI with family members by her side. She was born on her family farm in New Glarus on May 10, 1931, the daughter of Clarence and Minnie (Adeline) Reuter.  She graduated from New Glarus High School in 1949 and then...

Sep 19, 2023

Valaria D. Meland age 96 died Tuesday Sept. 19th at Agrace HospiceCare, Inc. in Fitchburg, WI.   She was born May 30th, 1927 to Edwin & Wilma (Steiner) Christen of Belleville.  She attended Ross grade school and graduated from New Glarus High School.  On June 16th, 1946 she married Willard S. Meland.  They farmed in the Belleville area their entire...

Sep 2, 2023

Calvin A. Christen, age 95, of Belleville passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023. He was born on the family farm in the Town of Exeter to his parents Arthur and Hulda (Zwickey) Christen.  Calvin graduated from New Glarus High School in 1946.   Calvin continued his education at the University of Wisconsin graduating from the School of Agriculture Short...

Aug 31, 2023

Lucille Irene Pernot, age 91 of Belleville passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Heartsong Assisted Living in Belleville.  She was born on February 29, 1932 (a leap year day) in Monroe, WI the daughter of John and Reatha (Field) Bowers, because of this Lucille would often joke she was much younger than you think as her birthday...

Aug 26, 2023

Lowell "Jeff" Nevil age 93, died on Saturday August 26th at the Monroe Hospice Home with family by his side, after fighting Stage 4 lung cancer for over 7 years. Dad was born in Madison, WI on October 19, 1929 to Jeffrey and Grace (Pinnow) Nevil, and grew up on a farm near Brooklyn, WI. He attended...

Aug 21, 2023

Janet (Hoesly) Austin, 84 of New Glarus, WI passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving sons & daughter-in-law at SSM Health Monroe Hospital on August 21, 2023. She was born October 6, 1938 to Ernst "EJ" & Edith Hoesly.  After losing both her parents by age 13, Janet helped her brother, Harold, care for his sons. She later graduated...