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David Roger Ward

David Roger Ward

Jun 24, 2023

David Roger Ward passed away at home on Saturday, June 24, 2023 from an autoimmune liver disease with Marilyn and Lulu beside him.  Dave was born on July 31, 1943 in Richland Center, WI to David and Sarita (Stout) Ward, and then grew up in Belleville.  Dave met Marilyn Waters from Lansing, MI at 1 West Wilson...

Laurel C. Butts

Laurel C. Butts

Jun 22, 2023

Laurel C. Butts, age 80, passed away of a broken heart on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born on December 23, 1942, in Mt. Horeb, WI, to Merle and Helen Kiley. Laurel graduated from Mt. Horeb High School in 1960. She met the love of her life at Club...

Dorothy Ann Peterson

Dorothy Ann Peterson

Jun 20, 2023

Dorothy Ann Peterson, age 86, passed away on June 20, 2023 surrounded by her family.  Dorothy was born on July 8, 1936 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison to John Fornasiere, Jr. and Clara Heimann Fornasiere Lehman.

Dorothy graduated from Poynette High School in 1954.  Throughout her high school years, she played drums...

Neal A. Zweifel

Neal A. Zweifel

Jun 19, 2023

Neal A. Zweifel, age 67 passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison.  He was born on November 5, 1955 in Monroe, WI the son of Wilmer and Donna (Hanna) Zweifel.  Neal graduated from Monroe High School in 1973.  He had farmed for many years and later drove truck most recently for...

Darold E. Blum

Darold E. Blum

Jun 19, 2023

Darold E. Blum, age 87 passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023 at the SSM Health Hospital in Monroe.  He was born on January 7, 1936 in Verona, WI the son of Jacob and Lona (Zimmerman) Blum.  On November 6, 1953 he was united in marriage to the love of his life Kathleen Willoughby at her parent's...

Timothy Edward Faber

Timothy Edward Faber

Jun 17, 2023

Timothy Edward Faber, 70, of Neshkoro, passed away on June 17, surrounded by his loving family. His life was focused on his family, and all who knew him saw his kindness and unbounded generosity. Tim was born in Neillsville, Wisconsin on November 15, 1952. The family relocated to Marinette, Wisconsin, where Tim spent his formative years and...

Virginia Gertrude Fuchssteiner

Virginia Gertrude Fuchssteiner

Jun 17, 2023

Virginia Gertrude Fuchssteiner, age 99 of New Glarus passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at the New Glarus Home.  She was born on April 10, 1924 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Benedikt and Hulda (Ewe) Roder.  Virginia grew up in Chicago and attended Taft High School.  She had worked for the Schwartzchild Company, Standard &...

Rolland Paul Disch

Rolland Paul Disch

Jun 17, 2023

Rolland "Rollie" Paul Disch passed away peacefully on June 17th, 2023 in New Glarus, WI. He was born on June 12, 1931 to Jacob S. and Bertha (Streiff) Disch. He grew up in New Glarus, and attended New Glarus Schools.  On September 3rd 1950, Rollie was wed to Shirley Ann Meland at Primrose Church. Rollie and Shirley...

Jo Anne J. Buesser

Jo Anne J. Buesser

Jun 16, 2023

Jo Anne J. Buesser, age 85 passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023 at Agrace HospiceCare, Inc. in Fitchburg, WI.  She was born on February 9, 1938 in Belleville, WI the daughter of Frederick and June (Wallom) Weber.  Jo Anne graduated from Belleville High School in 1956.  On June 2, 1957 she was united in marriage to Roger Buesser...

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...

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