Obituaries

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...

Jul 15, 2025

Lynne Marie (Reuter) Hustad age 69, passed away on July 15, 2025.  She was born on August 14, 1955 to Russell and Marie (Stuckey) Reuter.  Lynne married Duane Hustad on August 6, 1994.

Lynne lived in New Glarus where she spent her whole life.  She graduated from New Glarus High School in 1973.  She was a member...

Jul 15, 2025

Bernice O. Jelle, age 99 a former Belleville resident passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at the New Glarus Home.  She was born on April 9, 1926 in the Town of Primrose daughter of Henry and Clara (Slotten) Jelle.  Bernice attended the Primrose Center School and she worked at the Upright Swiss Embroidery in New Glarus.  She would...

Jul 14, 2025

Doris "Betsy" Elsner, age 69, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025 at Agrace HospiceCare, Inc. in Fitchburg.  She was born in December 7, 1955 in Madison, WI the daughter of Herbert and Darlene (Froh) Knobel.  Betsy graduated from New Glarus High School in 1974 and she worked for many years as a CNA at the New Glarus Home.  ...

Jul 11, 2025

Bruce Langley Kiesling, age 78, passed away Friday, July 11,2025 from Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease. Bruce was born on December 8, 1946 in Evanston, Illinois. He grew up in Warsaw, Indiana and graduated from Warsaw High School in 1965. Bruce served in Vietnam in the Army Corps of Engineers.  When he was discharged, he enrolled in Indiana University where he graduated...

Jul 10, 2025

James (Jim) W. Berkner, age 89, died on Thursday, July 10, 2025. He was born on May 17, 1936 the son of Robert and Cecelia (Madden) Berkner.  Jim grew up in Mahnomen, MN and then entered into the US Air Force.  Following his discharge, he continued his education at the University of Minnesota.  On August 25, 1962 he and...

Jul 7, 2025

Gary L. Kuhl, age 75, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025 at the New Glarus Home.  He was born on November 4, 1949 in Monroe, WI the son of Leland and Margie (Nay) Kuhl.  Gary graduated from Belleville High School in 1967.  On November 1, 1969 he was united in marriage to Jane Gmur at the Swiss United...

Jul 4, 2025

Lois E. Heller, age 83 passed away peacefully on July 4, 2025 at the SSM Hospice Home. She was born November 17,1941 in Madison, WI to Arthur and Marie Johnson. Lois graduated from New Glarus High School in 1959 and attended Milwaukee Accredited Beauty School in 1960. She married Paul F. Heller on September 22, 1962 and settled in...

Jun 30, 2025

Chandler James Kiesz Siegenthaler (nee Tarala) age 26 passed away at his home in Monticello.  He was born May 7, 1999 in Rochester, MN the son of Michael Tarala and Sara Kiesz.  Chandler graduated from New Glarus High School in 2017 and continued his education at Southwest Tech earning a degree in welding.

Chandler had many nicknames...

Jun 14, 2025

Wallace L. "Wally" Boley, age 92 passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at the New Glarus Home.  He was born on November 9, 1932 the son of Edwin and Ruth (Holcomb) Boley in Daleyville, WI.  After high school Wally entered into the United States Navy and was issued a medical discharge following basic training.  On September 10, 1955...

Jun 5, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Richard 'Dick' Solberg on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at the age of 70.  A father, son, brother, uncle and friend to so many, Dick will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Dick was born on October 10, 1954 in Dodgeville, WI,...

May 29, 2025

Arthur "Jack" Roberts, age 81 of New Glarus passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at the New Glarus Home.  He was born on August 9, 1943 the son of James and Olga (Baumgartner) Roberts.  Jack graduated from New Glarus High School in 1962 and then enlisted in the United States Air Force.  Following his discharge, he continued his...

May 26, 2025

Susan J. Thorp, age 66 of Monticello passed away after a 10-month battle with pancreatic cancer at the SSM Monroe Hospice Home on Monday, May 26, 2025 with family by her side.  She was born on October 22, 1958 in Barron, WI the daughter of Raymond and Janet (Malone) Heil.  Susan graduated from Barron High School in 1977.  She...

May 12, 2025

Joseph Jerome Teff traveled peacefully to Heaven on Sunday, May 11th, 2025, at the age of 69. Known to many as "Dr. Teff", the innate healer who knew just where to adjust. Dr. Teff was referred to as "the chiropractor to the chiropractors," a title that spoke volumes about his expertise and reputation in the field. He wasn't just...

May 10, 2025

Anthony "Tony" John DiPofi, age 75, of New Glarus, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, on September 10, 1949, to Clarence and Jennie (Scavo) DiPofi.

Tony grew up in a close-knit family in Melrose Park, Illinois, and graduated from Proviso East High School. He went on to earn a...

May 7, 2025

Luella E. Hying, age 87 passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at Four Winds Lodge in Verona.  She was born on March 15, 1938 in Dodgeville, WI the daughter of Harold and Mary (McKillip) Berg.  Luella graduated from Oregon High School in 1957.  Luella first married James Bongard and later divorced.  On June 26, 1976 she was united...

May 4, 2025

Anna May Rhiner, age 92, of Verona passed away on May 4, 2025, at Four Winds Manor in Verona. She was born on September 30, 1932 in Madison to her parents Walter and Helene (Maurer) Herrington. Anna May graduated from Verona High School as Salutatorian. On July 24,1954, she was united in marriage to Julian Rhiner at the Salem...