Obituaries

Mar 9, 2023

Mae Phyllis (Heimann) Beckwith, age 86 passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023.

Mae was born on May 19, 1936 in Primrose Township at the Spring Grove Cheese Factory, located on the Hefty farm. Her parents, both immigrants from Switzerland, were John and Johanna (Schneider) Heimann.

Mae spent the first three years of her schooling...

Feb 28, 2023

Ronald F. Strahm, age 79 passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at Agrace HospiceCare, Inc in Fitchburg.  He was born on January 26, 1944 at St. Clare Hospital in Monroe the son of Robert and Adeline (Landmark) Strahm.  Ron graduated from New Glarus High School in 1962.  On September 9, 1966 he was united in marriage to June...

Feb 21, 2023

On Tuesday February 21st, 2023, Duane Scott Siegenthaler entered peacefully into the presence of Jesus and the Kingdom of Heaven while surrounded by his beloved family. Duane was born July 9th, 1958 to Glenn and Elizabeth (Vogel) Siegenthaler in ­Monroe, WI.  He grew up the youngest of 12 siblings on a farm outside of Monticello.  Duane graduated from Monticello...

Feb 20, 2023

It is with heavy hearts we must announce the passing of Spencer James Doyle, age 25, of Fitchburg, WI; son of Jim Doyle and Holly Ritschard.

Spencer was born on January 11, 1998 in Madison, WI. He graduated from Belleville High School in 2016. Spencer worked at Subzero-Wolf-Cove in Fitchburg for 5 years as a metal fabricator....

Feb 16, 2023

Joan E. Hefty, age 90 passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at Catholic Eldercare in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  She was born on May 20, 1932 in Madison, Wisconsin the daughter of Elmer and Valeria (Priebe) Rogge.  Joan graduated from Madison West High School and then Madison Business College.  On September 5, 1959 she was united...

Feb 15, 2023

John J. Konopacki, age 83, passed away peacefully at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg on February 15, 2023 surrounded by family. John was born in the village of Wyszka, Poland on June 12th, 1939, to Felix and Antionette (Sawicki) Konopacki. During World War II, the family was forced to leave their small farm and eventually immigrated to the United States...

Feb 9, 2023

Donald R. Bilardello, age 81 passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at Aria in Brookfield, WI.  He was born on October 5, 1941 in St. Petersburg, FL the son of Albert and Mary Evelyn Bilardello.  Donald grew up in Rockford, IL and then graduated from St. Norbert High School in DePere, WI.  He continued his education at Loras...

Jan 31, 2023

LaVon Edge, age 99 passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at SSM Health Monroe.  She was born on January 13, 1924 in Beetown, Grant County, WI the daughter of Frank and Etta (Iliff) Bishell.  LaVon attended St. Clement's Parochial School in Lancaster and graduated from Lancaster High School.  On November 3, 1942 she was united in marriage to...

Jan 23, 2023

Gerald R. "Jerry" "Pee Wee" Zimmerman, age 88 of Basco, WI passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison.  He was born on July 27, 1934 in Albany, WI the son of Fred and Esther (Jones) Zimmerman.  Jerry graduated form Belleville High School in 1952.  He first worked at Federal Industries in Belleville and...

Jan 17, 2023

Beth Campbell lived her life to the fullest until her battle with cancer ended on January 17, 2023.  She was born on January 5, 1949 to Rufus and Patricia (Gerber) Legler of Belleville, WI.   She graduated from Belleville High School and Madison Area Technical College.  She was a member of the Paoli Zwingli United Church of Christ, the Dane...

Jan 13, 2023

Peter J. Weix, age 57, passed away as a result of an automobile accident on Friday, January 13, 2023. He was born on November 20, 1965, in Marshfield, WI, the son of Leo and Marilyn (Stark) Weix. He married Sheri Allen on April 10, 1987. Peter graduated from Abbotsford High School in 1984 and served in the United States...

Jan 10, 2023

Dennis "Scott" Siewert, age 63 of Belleville passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 10th, 2023 at his home. He was born July 6th, 1959 in Madison, WI the son of Donald and Phyllis (Akkerman) Siewert. Scott graduated from Lincoln High School in Wisconsin Rapids and Mid State Technical College. He used his degree to pursue a career as an...

Jan 8, 2023

John L. "Jack" Butts, age 85, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on October 24, 1937 in Belleville, WI to Archie and Madaline (Ryan) Butts. Jack graduated from Belleville High School in 1955. He would later serve in the United States Army. On September 15, 1962 he was...

Jan 8, 2023

Doris M. Lahey, age 77 of New Glarus passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at her home.  She was born on May 3, 1945 in Farley, IA the daughter of Clarence and Stella (Klostermann) Kluesner.  Doris graduated from West Dubuque High School in 1963.  On October 28, 1967 she was united in marriage to Jerry Lahey at St....

Dec 31, 2022

Patrick Gene Zaffino, age 55 passed away at his home on Saturday, December 31, 2022.  He was born on November 15, 1967 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison the son of Joseph and Lois (Mueller) Zaffino.  Patrick graduated from Belleville High School in 1986.  He also attended UW-Whitewater and UW-Madison graduating with a degree in Public Administration.  Patrick had...

Dec 30, 2022

Carol Mae (Hoesly) Diekroeger, 93, passed away on December 30, 2022, at Congregational Home in Brookfield, WI, where she had lived for several years.

Born on March 29, 1929, Carol was the youngest of three daughters of Beulah and R. Raymond Hoesly of New Glarus, WI.

Carol was raised in New Glarus, known as America's...

Dec 29, 2022

Carlton "Sam" Severson, age 89 passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison.  He was born on February 9, 1933 on the farm in the Town of Perry, Dane County, WI the son of Casper and Tena (Evenstad) Severson.  Carlton graduated from New Glarus High School in 1951.  He would also serve his country...

Dec 28, 2022

Donald E. Lokken, age 83 passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison with family at his side.  He was born on February 13, 1939 at home in the Town of York, Green County, WI the son of Ole and Myrtle (Swenson) Lokken.  Donald graduated from New Glarus High School in 1957.  On November...

Dec 23, 2022

BJ Mikkelson, age 76, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022.  He was born on September 8, 1946 in Stoughton, WI the son of Alvin and Martha (Nelson) Mikkelson.  BJ attended Stoughton High School and then served his country in the United States Navy from 1964 to 1968.  On June 3, 1972 he was united in marriage to the...

Dec 22, 2022

Anna Mae Saunders, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great, great grandmother age 93 of Monticello, died Thursday December 22, 2022, at New Glarus Home.  She was born on November 13, 1929, the daughter of Oscar and Martha (Blanc) Blum. She attended Blackford School through 8 th grade and graduated from Monroe High School in 1946. She married...