Obituaries

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...

Aug 4, 2025

Terry "Butch" Winkers, age 58 passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025 at UW Hospital in Madison.  He was born on November 3, 1966 in Dodgeville, WI the son of Donald and Carol (McCullick) Winkers.  Butch graduated from Highland High School in 1985.  On August 14, 2004 he was united in marriage to Tonna Tupper in Mt. Horeb, WI.  ...

Jul 28, 2025

Maroa Jean "Micki" Wasson, age 90, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025 at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Madison.  She was born on July 26, 1935 outside Minneapolis, MN the daughter of Norman and Alice (Heffelfinger) Tracy.  After graduating from South High School Micki continued her education at the University of Minnesota earning a teaching degree.  She...

Jul 28, 2025

Robert E. Davis, age 96 of Verona passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025 under the care of Agrace Hospice Care Inc. at Azura Memory Care in Verona.  Bob was born on November 29, 1928 in the Town of Verona the son of Lloyd and Rose (Schmid) Davis.  He attended the Klevenville, Mount Vernon, and Andrew Henry Schools before...

Jul 27, 2025

Herbert (Herb) J. Nelson, 96 of New Glarus died 27 July 2025 at his home. He was born July 4, 1929 at home in Yankee Hollow, Blanchardville, WI; the son of Ingvall and Estelle (Retrum) Nelson. Herbert was baptized at Blanchardville Lutheran Church and confirmed at York Memorial Church leading to a life of service to his Lord and...

Jul 27, 2025

Richard Charles Mulhern, 70, died of prostate cancer at his home in rural Verona (Town of Montrose) on Sunday, July 27, 2025.  Rick was born in Jackson, Mississippi to Dr. Joseph Mulhern and Mary (Kotowske) Mulhern on August 27, 1954. He married Barbara (Reinherz) Mulhern on Aug. 8, 1982 in Oak Creek, Wisconsin.

Rick and Barb both...

Jul 23, 2025

Carol Jean Elmer, age 80 passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at her home.  She was born on April 24, 1945 in Monroe, WI the daughter of Donald and Dorothy (Hamilton) Hustad.  Carol graduated from New Glarus High School in 1963.  On August 8, 1964 she was united in marriage to Gary Elmer at the Swiss United Church...

Jul 19, 2025

Janet June (Fey) Keener, age 84, a devoted follower of Jesus, was welcomed into His arms on July 19, 2025, at St. Clare Friedensheim Assisted Living in Monroe, Wisconsin. Born on June 21, 1941, in Monroe to Raymond and Nellie (Ault) Fey, Janet grew up in the Clarno area, attending East Clarno rural school through the eighth grade before...

Jul 17, 2025

Russell R. "Rooster" Reuter, age 96, of New Glarus passed away at the New Glarus Home on July 17, 2025.  He was born on May 31, 1929, in Exeter township.  He graduated from New Glarus High School and married his high school sweetheart, Marie Stuckey, on October 3, 1948.  His father-in-law performed the service.  In 1951, he contracted tuberculosis...

Jul 17, 2025

Warren N. Haser, age 70, of Belleville, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg surrounded by love. He was born on July 30, 1954, in Dodgeville, WI, the son of Norbert and Janice (Bonnette) Haser. Warren graduated from Dodgeville High School in 1972 and went on to earn an associate's degree in business from...