Obituaries

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...

Oct 15, 2025

Charles D. "Pete" Peterson, age 73 passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at his home.  He was born on March 26, 1952 in Superior, WI the son of Charles A. and Marlys (McFarland) Peterson.  Pete graduated from Hayward High School in 1970 and then entered into the United States Navy being stationed primarily in California and Morocco until...

Oct 15, 2025

Jay Alan Blewett, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at UW Hospital in Madison.  He was born on May 6, 1947 in Emmett Idaho the son of Col. Rex & Jean (Mann) Blewett.  Jay graduated from Washington-Lee High School in Arlington, VA while his father was stationed at the Pentagon.  He would continue his education at...

Oct 15, 2025

Albert J. Hefty, age 91 passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at Cardinal View in Middleton, WI.  He was born on November 26, 1933, son of Jacob C. and Kathryn (Krugjohann-Schlatter) Hefty, on a farm outside Verona that later became University Ridge Golf Course.  When Albert was 11, he and his family moved to New Glarus where he...

Oct 9, 2025

Raymond J. Lamboley passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025. He was born at home on the family farm on September 14, 1933, the fourth child of Arthur C. and Anna (Disch) Lamboley. Ray graduated from Belleville High School class of 1951. In his younger days, he had a pet skunk and a pet crow. He and his father...

Oct 8, 2025

Suann Steiner, age 59 passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at her home.  She was born on April 12, 1966 in Fond du Lac, WI the daughter of Orville and Agnes (Stephanie) Freund.  Sue graduated from St. Mary Springs High School in Fond du Lac and continued her education at beauty school.  Sue would work as a beautician...

Sep 16, 2025

Donna J. Gehin, age 85 of Belleville passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at UW Hospital in Madison, WI.  She was born on June 8, 1940 on her parents Martin and Rosa (Adler) Keller's farm near Daleyville.  Donna graduated from Mt. Horeb High School in 1958.  On September 8, 1962 she was united in marriage to James Gehin,...

Sep 5, 2025

David D. Ross, age 77 passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025 at his home.  He was born on June 4, 1948 in Dodgeville, WI the son of Harry and Doris (Engwall) Ross.  David served in the United States Army from 1968 to 1970, where he was stationed in Germany as part of a missile artillery battalion.  Following his...

Aug 31, 2025

Kent "Hutch" Hutchison, age 72 of rural Blanchardville passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025 at his home.  He was born on July 1, 1953 in Davenport, IA the son of John and Lois (Leeds) Hutchison.  Kent grew up in Arlington Heights, IL and graduated from Prospect High School.  He then attended the University of Kansas where he met...

Aug 29, 2025

Joseph M. Frank Jr., 95, New Glarus, died Friday, August 29, 2025, at the SSM Health Monroe Hospital.

Joe was born January 24, 1930, in Altoona, Pennsylvania, to Joseph M. and Genevieve E.  Frank. He had two siblings – Donald and Margaret.

Joe grew up in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, before joining the U.S. Army in 1951....

Aug 15, 2025

Audrey Jean Rear, 88, of rural Belleville passed away on August 15th, 2025 peacefully with her family by her side.

Audrey was born on July 13, 1937 in Verona to Arthur and Dorothea (Wild) Northwick.  Shortly after her birth, the family moved to Belleville and later to Basco where she formed many cherished friendships.

She...

Aug 13, 2025

Emil E. "Skip" Marunde, age 84, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2025. Born and raised in Maywood, Illinois to Emil and Marie (Holle) Marunde.  Skip lived a life full of adventure, creativity, and deep devotion to family and friends.

As a child, Skip was known for his mischievous streak. One of his favorite stories was the...

Aug 13, 2025

John Michael Kelley was born on April 9, 1959 to Margaret (Kreul) Kelley and Paul John Kelley at Saint Mary's Hospital in Madison, Wi. He passed away on August 13, 2025.  He was the oldest child of three with two younger sisters; Bridget and Molly.

John's younger years were spent in the Hill Farms neighborhood.  During these...

Aug 10, 2025

Gary "Boots" Butenhoff passed away on Sunday, August 10th at Pleasant View Nursing Home after a valiant battle to recover from a severe stroke he suffered in December of 2024.

"Boots" was born in Monroe, WI to M. Harrison (Boots) and Marian (Cotherman)Butenhoff on April 16, 1950.  He graduated from Monroe High School in 1968, and after...

Aug 8, 2025

Robert Lee Sholts, age 97 passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025 at his home.  He was born on October 27, 1927 in Brooklyn, WI the son of Wayne and Laura (Herfel) Sholts.  Bob attended Brooklyn schools and then began working on the farm with his father.  Along with farming he also hauled can milk and cattle.  Bob always...

Aug 8, 2025

Elida Marie Schneider passed away peacefully on Friday, August 8, 2025 at SSM Health Hospice House in Baraboo.  She was born on August 27, 1942 and was adopted by her loving parents Karl and Letty (Erickson) Thies, immigrants from Germany and Sweden, on October 10, 1944.  Elida grew up on Gateway Terrace in Madison, and she graduated from Madison...