Obituaries

Jan 6, 2026

Peter E. Burns, Jr., age 93 passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Agrace Hospice Care, Inc. in Fitchburg, WI.  He was born on March 16, 1932 on the family farm in the Town of Barneveld to Peter and Regina (Leary) Burns, Sr.  Peter was the last surviving sibling of their eleven children.  Peter graduated from Arena High...

Jan 1, 2026

Sonja Rose "Tootsie" Olson, age 85 passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at Meriter Hospital in Madison.  She was born on December 25, 1940 in Madison, WI the daughter of Roy and Florence (Bavery) Olson.  Sonja graduated from Belleville High School in 1959, and she started working at Manchester's Department Store in Madison.  Later Sonja would work for...

Dec 20, 2025

Melissa R. Jindra, age 55 passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at UW Hospital in Madison.  She was born on December 29, 1969 in Dodgeville, WI.  Melissa grew up in Medford, WI and Mineral Point, WI.  She had worked for Ellis Manufacturing in Verona for many 14 years until working as a bartender and bar manager at Sportsman's...

Dec 19, 2025

It is with great sadness we share the passing of Richard Jerome Donahue, age 72, on Friday, December 19, 2025.  He was born on August 19, 1953 in Dodgeville, WI a son of Jerome and Ruth (Haas) Donahue.  Growing up as the oldest son on the farm Richard learned many skills from his parents.  He attended parochial school in...

Dec 16, 2025

Ellen A. Beckwith, age 91 of New Glarus, WI passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison.  She was born on June 11, 1934 in Iowa County the daughter of Glen and Pearl (Moyer) Garfoot.  Ellen attended Barneveld Schools, and on September 30, 1950 she was united in marriage to Jesse Beckwith at the...

Dec 10, 2025

Roger L. Hendrickson, age 71 passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at Marshfield Medical Center in Beaver Dam, WI.  He was born on March 31, 1954 in Madison, WI the son of Bernard and Roberta (Schliem) Hendrickson.  Roger graduated from Belleville High School in 1972 where he excelled as an athlete in football, basketball, and baseball.  He would...

Dec 7, 2025

Loretta "Lori" J. Hollis, age 67 of Kenosha passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at Froedert Hospital in Milwaukee.  She was born on November 9, 1958 in Monroe, WI the daughter of Everett and Patricia (Carteron) Hollis.  Lori graduated from Bradford High School in Kenosha.  She would work in the textile industry for many years along with working...

Dec 7, 2025

Lila M. Saunders, age 97 of New Glarus passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at Monroe Health Services.  She was born on August 18, 1928 a daughter of Robert and Florence (Haessig) Duerst.  Lila attended the Dividing Ridge School and graduated from New Glarus High School in 1945.  She would continue her education at Green County Normal.  On...

Dec 3, 2025

Roger W. White, age 81 passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at his home near Brooklyn.  He was born on August 2, 1944 in Prairie du Chien, WI the son of William and Ellen (Bauer) White.  Roger graduated from Prairie du Chien High School in 1962 and entered into service in the United States Navy.  Following his discharge...

Nov 27, 2025

Brian A. Bartosch, age 48 passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025 at UW Hospital in Madison following a long battle with liver disease and cancer.  He was born on February 10, 1977 in Madison, WI the son of Wayne and Kathleen (Hawley) Bartosch.  Brian graduated from Sun Prairie High School in 1995 and would attend and graduate from...

Nov 25, 2025

Hans Alois Lenzlinger, beloved father, brother, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully in New Glarus, Wisconsin surrounded by his family on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. He was born on December 17, 1947, in St. Gallen, Switzerland to Alois & Rosa (Bissig) Lenzlinger. Hans grew up in the family-run Hotel/Pension Alpina in Unterwasser, SG, where he spent much of his...

Nov 24, 2025

Hattie Harry, age 93 passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025 at her home.  She was born on July 6, 1932 a daughter of Joe and Cecelia (Egan) Best.  Hattie had worked for Rennebohm Drug Store in Madison until she was united in marriage to Gilman R. Harry on February 25, 1952.  Hattie and Gilman farmed near Evansville, WI...

Nov 24, 2025

Marvin O. Thomann, age 77 passed away on November 24, 2025 in the Dominican Republic.  He was born on October 11, 1948 in the Town of Brooklyn, Green County, WI the son of Paul and Leona (Gilbertson) Thomann.  Marvin attended the Attica rural school and was confirmed at the Zwingli United Church of Christ-Monticello.  Marvin would attend Monticello High...

Nov 19, 2025

Our beloved brother, father, grandfather, and friend Donald V. Hoesly, age 81 of rural Brooklyn passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at his home.  He was born on July 17, 1944 in Stoughton, WI the son of Robert E. and Dorothy I. (Best) Hoesly.  Don attended the Jug Prairie School and graduated from Brooklyn High School.  On April...

Nov 15, 2025

Janell R. Friedrich, age 71 passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at UW Hospital in Madison.  She was born on March 12, 1954 in Monroe, WI the daughter of Lyle and Claudette Freitag.  Janell graduated from Mount Horeb High School in 1972.  On November 9, 1974 she was united in marriage to Larry Friedrich at the Perry Lutheran...

Nov 7, 2025

Dorene L. Disch, born January 19, 1932, in Monroe, Wisconsin, to Pius and Meta (Marty) Buesser, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.

Dorene grew up in the scenic countryside of New Glarus, attending Legler Valley School and graduating from New Glarus High School. She continued her education at Madison Vocational School, preparing...

Nov 4, 2025

Larry John Klassy, 86, of New Glarus, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly in Monroe, Wisconsin on November 4, 2025 just hours after cheering on the UW Badgers Basketball team to victory. Born on June 18, 1939, in Monroe, Wisconsin, he was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose life reflected his love of family, farming, and community.

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Oct 25, 2025

Eileen Lucille Goplin, age 89 was called home by her Lord Jesus on Saturday, October 25, 2025 with family by her side.  She was born on October 31, 1935, daughter of Selmer & Leona (Gmur) Judd Sr.  Eileen graduated from Oregon High School in 1953 and married Roger Goplin on July 10, 1954.  She operated a home cleaning business...

Oct 25, 2025

Caryl L. Penniston, age 86 passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at the New Glarus Home.  She was born on August 8, 1939 the daughter of Walter and Carolyn (Sinn) Dobler.  Caryl grew up in Dundee, IL and graduated from Dundee High School and continued her education in Rockford, IL at a cosmetology school.  While working part time...

Oct 23, 2025

Lavon V. (Schluter) Stolts-Olson, age 95 passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at the New Glarus Home.  She was born on May 8, 1930 in Madison the daughter of Harry and Lillian (Paxton) Schluter.  Lavon grew up in rural Sun Prairie and attended the Seminary Springs School and then graduated from Madison East High School in 1948.  She...