Obituaries

Jul 1, 2017

Alvah H. Weaver Jr., age 88, of Belleville passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2017 at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison. He was born on December 24, 1928 at Port Matilda, PA to his parents Alvah Sr. and Ellouise (Adams) Weaver. Al entered the U.S. Navy in 1949 and...

Jun 27, 2017

Carney Falk, Jr. age 89, of New Glarus, WI and former Port Huron, MI resident passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at the New Glarus Home. He was born on February 12, 1928 in Port Huron to his parents Carney and Dorothy (Gates) Falk, Sr. After high school Carney served as a...

Jun 27, 2017

Theresa Foxen, age 88, of New Glarus passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at Hometown Assisted Living in Belleville, WI with family by her side. She was born on February 22, 1929 in Luxemburg, IA to her parents Peter and Margaret (Ries) Merkes. On April 6, 1948, she was united in marriage...

Jun 8, 2017

Edward L. Duesterhoeft, age 72, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at his home. He was born on November 16, 1944 to his parents Elmer and Ruth (Thingstad) Duesterhoeft. Ed graduated from Jefferson High School and the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. After college he served in the United States Air Force in Germany...

Jun 1, 2017

Christopher T. (Tup) Riley passed away June 1st, 2017 at his home in Belleville. Tup was born September 14th, 1959 at Madison General Hospital (Meriter), to Thomas M. and Mary (Gilbertson) Riley.

He grew up in Verona, where he was an excellent wrestler for Verona...

May 25, 2017

Bryon E. Riese, age 53, of rural Belleville passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at Select Specialty Hospital in Madison. He was born on December 19, 1963 in Monroe to his parents Edward and Donna (Koller) Riese. Bryon graduated from Monticello High School in 1982 and then graduated from the University of...

May 19, 2017

Paul Heller, age 82, of New Glarus passed away on Friday, May 19, 2017 at the New Glarus Home. He was born in New Glarus to Fred and Pearl (Hoesly) Heller on September 2, 1934. Paul graduated from New Glarus High School in 1952. He was drafted and served in the United States...

May 13, 2017

Kristi L. Zweifel, age 56, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at St. Mary's Care Center in Madison. She was born on July 1, 1960 to her parents Melvin and Betty (Aebly) Zweifel. Kristi worked at the MARC center in Mt. Horeb for many years.

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May 12, 2017

Carol Marie Isley, age 74, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2017 at Pleasant View in Monroe. She was born on May 26, 1942 at Madison General Hospital to her parents Clifford and Eleanor (Sonsteby) Snider. Carol graduated from New Glarus High School in 1960. She first married Byron Eichelkraut in January of...

May 8, 2017

Roger Van Den Wildenberg, age 82, of Belleville, joined the Lord on Monday, May 8, 2017 at Agrace Hospice surrounded by his daughters. Roger was born on March 21, 1935 to Peter and Henrietta (Sanderfoot) Van Den Wildenberg in Appleton, WI. He graduated from Appleton Senior High School in 1953. After graduation he...

May 6, 2017

Richard Warren Hartman, age 69, of New Glarus passed away peacefully on May 6, 2017 at Meriter Hospital in Madison, WI surrounded by his family.

Richard is survived by his wife, Virgiann; children, Benjamin (Anna) Hartman of San Diego, CA and...

May 4, 2017

Leon H. Eichelkraut, age 83, passed away on May 4, 2017. He was born July 30, 1933. Leon lived most of his life in New Glarus with his last 13 years in Monroe. He was the son of Julius and Alice (Hefty) Eichelkraut. Leon was baptized and confirmed at the Swiss United Church...

May 3, 2017

Earl R. Jacobson, age 82, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at the New Glarus Home. He was born on May 17, 1934 in Belleville to his parents Jacob and Barbara (Urben) Jacobson. Earl graduated from New Glarus High School in 1952 and then Madison Business College. On September 23, 1961, he...

Apr 29, 2017

Charlotte Rae Brauer, 87, of Belleville, formerly of New Glarus, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2017. She was born on March 13, 1930 to Charles J. and Susan (Schneider) Hoesly.

Charlotte graduated from New Glarus High School in 1948. On February 26, 1950, she...

Apr 26, 2017

After a long and hard fought battle with illness, Elmira (Mira), passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 with her loving family near her side. Mira was born on January 27, 1934 to Sidney & Wilhelmina Knight in Bloomingdale, Il. She graduated from Dundee High School in 1952.

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Apr 23, 2017

Harlen A. Duerst, age 87, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at the New Glarus Home. He was born on April 27, 1929 to his parents Herbert and Edrie (Freitag) Duerst. Harlen graduated from New Glarus High School and then served in the United States Army in Korea. After his military service...

Apr 18, 2017

Betty Jean Quirk, 86, passed away Tuesday, Apr. 18, 2017, from complications of dementia and pneumonia. She was born July 19, 1931, to John and Rose (Fina) Aiholzer in Milwaukee. Betty graduated from St. Mary's School of Nursing Aug. 31, 1952, and received state certification as a registered nurse Nov. 6, 1952, serving...

Apr 9, 2017

Norma Jean Bircher passed away Sunday, April 9, 2017 at the New Glarus Home just days after celebrating her 90th Birthday with family and friends. She was born on March 25, 1927, near Linden, WI to her parents A.C. and Genevieve (Kelly) Callin.

Norma grew...

Apr 5, 2017

Alfred W. Ufken, age 89, of New Glarus passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at his home. He was born on September 12, 1927 to his parents Albert and Dora (Siegenthaler) Ufken at Marshall, MN. Alfred graduated from Juda High School in 1945. He entered the U.S. Army in 1951 and served...

Apr 3, 2017

Betty D. Zentner, age 93 of New Glarus, passed away on Monday, April 3rd, 2017 at the New Glarus Home. She was born on February 1, 1924, to her parents, William and Martha (Skogen) Frye on their farm in Blue Valley.

Betty graduated from Mt....