Obituaries

Dec 21, 2022

Daryl Dean Murken, born in Boone, IA on November 29, 1937 to Raymond and Beulah (nee Stotts) Murken, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022.  He grew up on a farm, the middle child of five. He had many adventures on the farm, especially with his brother, Ken, gathering eggs from the pecking hens and terrorizing his sisters with...

Dec 13, 2022

Kevin T. Jelle, age 70 passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at UW Hospital in Madison.  He was born on May 23, 1952 the son of Dupont and Marian (Thompson) Jelle.  Kevin graduated from Mount Horeb High School in 1971.  He would go on to work for SyCom in Madison, Cleary Building Corp., and Duluth Trading Company.  Kevin...

Dec 11, 2022

Russell Tollefson, age 89 passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison.  He was born on February 18, 1933 in the Town of Vermont a son of Leonard and Elizabeth (Jenni) Tollefson.  Russ attended the Bohn School near Tyrol Basin, and then graduated from Verona High School at the age of 17...

Dec 9, 2022

Ronald H. Wonders, age 83, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 9, 2022 at UW Hospital in Madison surrounded by family.

He was born on October 25, 1939 in Darlington, Wisconsin. He was the son of Stanley and Mary (Chapman) Wonders.  Ronald graduated from Darlington High School in 1957.  Upon graduation, he served in the U.S. Air...

Dec 4, 2022

Juan Fraire, age 43, died as a result of cardiac arrest on Sunday, December 4, 2022.  He was born on January 4, 1979 in Durango, Mexico the son of Eduardo Fraire and Maria Josefina Garcia.  Juan came to the U.S. in 1993 for a better life.  Juan was married to Sarai Fraire for over 20 years, and was a...

Dec 3, 2022

Craig Louis Kleinschmidt, 49, passed away unexpectedly in his home December 3, 2022. Craig was born to Karl "Bill" William Kleinschmidt and Cathy (McSherry) Kleinschmidt on January 6, 1973, in Beloit, Wisconsin.

Craig enjoyed Star Trek and all things sci-fi, watching sitcoms in his recliner (preferably with a cat on his lap), collecting varieties of Yeti cups...

Nov 29, 2022

William J. O'Connor, Jr. age 94 passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at Heritage Senior Living in Middleton.  He was born on June 18, 1928 in the Town of Primrose a son of William and Mathilda (Goebel) O'Connor, Sr.  Bill attended the Harker School in Primrose and graduated from Mount Horeb High School in 1946.  On March 31,...

Nov 27, 2022

On Sunday, November 27th, 2022, Edward James Koca entered peacefully into the presence of Jesus and the Kingdom of heaven while at home with his beloved family. Ed was born May 25th, 1936 to Edward and Alice (Matzke) Koca in New Lisbon at his grandmother Matzke's home. Ed graduated from Elroy High School, and went on to attend UW...

Nov 26, 2022

Stephen L. "Drummer" Pederson, age 70 passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison.  He was born on October 18, 1952 in Darlington, WI the son of Clifford and Arlene (Hendrickson) Pederson.  Steve graduated from Monticello High School in 1971.  On September 16, 1972 he was united in marriage to Patricia Benkert...

Nov 25, 2022

JoAnn C. (Kvamme) Sherven, age 78 passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022 at her home.  She was born on June 27, 1944 the daughter of Casper and Lola (Anderson) Kvamme.  JoAnn graduated from New Glarus High School in 1962 and continued her education at Madison Business College.  On December 9, 1967 she was united in marriage to Larry...

Nov 3, 2022

Glennys E. Jelle, age 94 passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at Agrace HospiceCare, Inc. in Fitchburg, WI.  He was born at home in the Town of Primrose on November 16, 1927 the son of Martin and Laura (Tollefson) Jelle.  Glennys attended the Primrose Center School.  On December 12, 1948 he was united in marriage to Patricia Disch...

Oct 30, 2022

Jane Frieburg, age 78, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2022, at the SSM Health-Monroe Hospice Home.  She was born on July 31, 1944, at Luther Hospital in Eau Clarie, WI, the daughter of Leonard and Ethel (Mickelson) Losness.  Jane graduated from Boyceville High School in 1962 and then attended UW-River Falls.  On September 18, 1965, she married William...

Oct 26, 2022

Barbara Ann Harkins Belle passed away on Oct. 26th in Verona, Wisconsin.  Barbara was born on July 21st, 1926, in Elkhorn, WI to Kellogg William and Laura Elizabeth (Dopke) Harkins.  She was married to Robert Lowell Belle on Sept. 10, 1949, in Appleton, WI.  She graduated from Appleton High School and Lawrence University (English) both of Appleton, WI and...

Oct 24, 2022

Philip M. Fahey, age 94 of Belleville passed away October 24 th , 2022 at the New Glarus Home.  He was born May 7, 1928 at home in Belleville to his parents Robert and Lucile (Garvoille) Fahey.  On October 13, 1956, he was united in marriage to Marilyn Wagner at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Madison.  They spent their...

Oct 21, 2022

Barbara Jean Workman, age 81 passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022 at SSM Health in Monroe, WI with her girls by her side.  She was born on February 9, 1941 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison the daughter of Arthur and Alvina (LaPorte) Severson.  Barbara graduated in 1958 from Black Earth High School and continued her education at...

Oct 20, 2022

Gary Raymond Klassy, age 78 passed away on Thursday, October 2022 at SSM Health in Monroe.  He was born on April 26, 1944 at St. Clare Hospital in Monroe the son of Raymond and Anna (Farr) Klassy.  Gary graduated from New Glarus High School in 1962.  Following high school, he farmed until entering the United States Air Force, serving...

Oct 20, 2022

Gerald V. "Jerry" Jansen, age 79 passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at SSM Health in Monroe.  He was born on December 29, 1942 in Muscoda, WI the son of Gerhard and Helen (Ross) Jansen.  Jerry graduated from Richland Center High School in 1960 and continued his education at the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse graduating in 1967.  On November...

Oct 19, 2022

Lorna Kay Righter, age 72, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at her home surrounded by family.  She was born August 22, 1950 the daughter of Donald and Dorothy (Hamilton) Hustad.  Lorna graduated from New Glarus High School in 1968.  On September 20, 1969 she was united in marriage to Richard Righter in Steeleville, MO.  Rick and Lorna...

Oct 2, 2022

Ronald O. Schneider, age 86 passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022 at his home.  He was born on December 23, 1935 in Monroe, WI the son of Oswald and Louisa (Blum) Schneider.  Ronnie graduated from New Glarus High School in 1953. On April 30, 1955 he was united in marriage to Carol Johnson.   After Carol died, Ronnie married...

Oct 1, 2022

Sally Jo Hoesly, age 69 passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison.  She was born on August 20, 1953 in Dodgeville, WI the daughter of Robert and Eloise (Marshall) Strickler.  Sally graduated from New Glarus High School in 1971 and continued her education at St. Mary's Hospital to be an X-Ray Technician.  On...