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Deanne Joy Von Arx

Deanne Joy Von Arx

Jun 12, 2023

Deanne Joy Von Arx, age 86 of Monticello passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on Monday, June 12, 2023 at her home.  She was born on March 27, 1937 in Monroe, WI the daughter of Wayne and Elnora (Duerst) Showers.  Deanne graduated from New Glarus High School in 1955.  Deanne married Gerald Meland in 1956 and...

Alice C. Topp

Alice C. Topp

Jun 6, 2023

Alice C. Topp age 76, of New Glarus, WI, lost her battle with Alzheimer's disease surrounded by the love of her family on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. She was born on August 12, 1946 in Green Lake, WI the daughter of Arthur and Harriette (Mathia) Egbert. Alice graduated from Green Lake High School in 1964 and continued her education...

Alice M Campbell

Alice M Campbell

May 31, 2023

Alice M. Campbell, age 65 passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at her home.  She was born on January 6, 1958 in Baraboo, WI the daughter of Wilbur and Phyllis (McGilligan) Abel, Sr.  On October 28, 1978 she was united in marriage to Charles M. Campbell and the couple made their home in Belleville.  Alice was first and...

Gerald D. Stein

Gerald D. Stein

May 27, 2023

Gerald D. Stein, age 90 passed away on Saturday, May, 27, 2023 in Oregon, WI.  He was born on March 11, 1933 the son of Lloyd and Ragna (Paulson) Stein.  Jerry graduated from LaCrosse Central High School in 1952 and continued his education at the University of Wisconsin LaCrosse.  On May 7, 1953 he entered into service...

Edward J. O'Connor

Edward J. O'Connor

May 15, 2023

Edward J. O'Connor, as his last wish, died at home on Monday, May 15, 2023, at the age of 89. He was born on the O'Connor family farm in Mt. Vernon, Wisconsin, on March 30, 1934, to William and Mathilda (Goebel) O'Connor. Ed attended the Harper Country School, and he graduated from Mount Horeb...

Bertren Delano Figi

Bertren Delano Figi

May 9, 2023

Bertren Delano Figi came into this world on a crisp fall day in 1937. His parents, Elmer and Della Figi, and older brother, Nathan, welcomed him with open arms and joyous hearts. As a boy, Bert explored the rolling hills of his hometown of New Glarus, finding adventure, mischief, and lifelong friendships....

Duane Leroy Wirth

Duane Leroy Wirth

May 6, 2023

Duane Leroy Wirth (Beanie), 63, of Monticello, WI passed away at home surrounded by loving family on May 6th, 2023. Duane is survived by his wife Jori of 39 years, son Corey (Katie), grandchildren Zoey and Rylan, and son Casey (Elizabeth). Duane was a loving father, husband, grandfather, and friend to all. Duane loved working beside his...

Odella Suzanne Burnard

Odella Suzanne Burnard

Apr 30, 2023

Odella "Dell" Suzanne Burnard, age 92 passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023 at the New Glarus Home.  She was born on August 9, 1930 in La Crosse, WI the daughter of Peter and Tillie (Thompson) Solverson.  Odella graduated from Viroqua High School in 1947.  In 1951 she was united in marriage to James Burnard at the...

Richard L. Quam

Richard L. Quam

Apr 23, 2023

Richard L. Quam, age 86 passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. He was born on September 25, 1936 in Stoughton, WI the son of Nels and Henrietta (Lemke) Quam, Sr. In 1955 Richard entered into service in the United States Army and served in Germany. He would later work...

Masey Louise Farrell

Masey Louise Farrell

Apr 20, 2023

Masey Louise Farrell, age 5 passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023 from an aggressive and rare form of cancer called Pleuropulmonary Blastoma (PPB). She was born on May 24, 2017 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison the daughter of Gabe Farrell and Meagan Farrell. Masey battled the terrible disease for 2.5 years and there were so...

Kenneth Herbert Judd

Kenneth Herbert Judd

Apr 14, 2023

Kenneth Herbert Judd, 78, of rural Monroe, WI went home to be with his Lord on April 14th, 2023. He was born May 28th, 1944 in Belleville, Wisconsin. Son of Selmer A. Judd and Leona (Gmur) Judd. He attended Belleville High School and entered the Navy on March 30th, 1962 being stationed in Jacksonville, Florida, during the Cuban Crisis...

Helen Faith Gmur

Helen Faith Gmur

Apr 12, 2023

Helen F. Gmur, 99, of New Glarus, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at the New Glarus Home.  The daughter of John and Anna (Disch) Haegele, Helen was born in Exeter Township on January 4, 1924.  She attended Verona High School, graduating in 1941.  Helen married Herbert Gmur on July 3, 1944 at the Swiss Church Parsonage in...

Gloria L. Treuthardt

Gloria L. Treuthardt

Apr 7, 2023

Gloria L. Treuthardt, age 92 passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023 at Heartsong Assisted Living in Belleville.   She was born on November 18, 1930 in the Town of Moscow, Iowa County, the daughter of Milton and Gladys (Venden) Erickson, Sr.  Gloria graduated from Blanchardville High School in 1948 and then Green County Normal.  On October 9, 1952 she...

Carlton "Chuck" Little

Carlton "Chuck" Little

Apr 1, 2023

Carlton "Chuck" Little, age 80, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison.  He was born on August 6, 1942 at home in the Town of Montrose to George and Mildred (Orth) Little.  Chuck attended the Paoli grade school and Verona and Belleville High Schools.  On October 7, 1961, he was united in marriage...

Marilyn Jean Holcomb

Marilyn Jean Holcomb

Mar 24, 2023

Marilyn Jean Benson Holcomb, age 89 of New Glarus passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023 at the New Glarus Home.  She was born on April 11, 1933 in Dodgeville, WI the daughter of Harvey and Berniece (Shackley) Skews.  Marilyn attended the Equal Rights Rural School and Mineral Point grade school and high school.  Marilyn married Leslie Benson on...

Dennis Lee Holcomb

Dennis Lee Holcomb

Mar 21, 2023

Dennis L. Holcomb, age 50, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at his home in Freeport, IL.  He was born on March 6, 1973 at St. Clare Hospital in Monroe the son of Donald Holcomb and Gail Grimm.  Dennis attended schools in Monroe and Argyle.  He worked as a hired man on several farms in the Monticello area....

Mae Phyllis Beckwith

Mae Phyllis Beckwith

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...

Ronald F. Strahm

Ronald F. Strahm

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...

Duane Scott Siegenthaler

Duane Scott Siegenthaler

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...

Spencer James Doyle

Spencer James Doyle

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....

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