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John F. Bircher

John F. Bircher

May 28, 2014

John Frederick Bircher, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at the New Glarus Home. He was born on June 14, 1926 at Monroe, WI to his parents Fred and Rosa (Feller) Bircher. John grew up near Wiota and later Monticello where he graduated from high school. On February 3, 1951 he was united in marriage to Norma...

Guy M. Solberg

Guy M. Solberg

May 25, 2014

Guy M. Solberg, age 61, of rural Brooklyn passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 25, 2014. He was born on May 15, 1953 at Mt. Horeb, WI to his parents Leif and Mary Jane (Hoff) Solberg. Guy graduated from Madison West High School in 1971. He was a wonderful husband and awesome father who enjoyed spending time with his family...

Irene Joyce Gibbons

Irene Joyce Gibbons

May 25, 2014

Irene Joyce Gibbons, age 87, a former Belleville resident passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2014 at Linden Grove in New Berlin, WI. She was born on February 3, 1927 at Browntown, WI to her parents Will and Leda (Gordee) Elmer. Irene graduated from Monroe High School in Monroe, WI and then continued her education at Madison Business College. On...

Darlene I. Klitzke

Darlene I. Klitzke

May 3, 2014

Darlene Inez Klitzke, age 83, of New Glarus, passed away on May 3, 2014 at the New Glarus Home. She was born March 23, 1931, the daughter of Oscar and Laura( Hagelie) Fosaaen in Military Township, Ossian,Iowa. On June 29, 1956 she was united in marriage to Roy Klitzke in New Glarus, WI.Darlene was a dedicated CNA at the New...

Earl A. Neath

Earl A. Neath

Apr 26, 2014

Earl A. "Sonny" Neath, age 89, of Belleville passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2014 at Agrace HospiceCare, Inc. in Fitchburg. He was born on November 19, 1924 in the Town of Rutland to his parents Vaughn and Emma (Johnson) Neath. Sonny attended the Flint School and graduated from Stoughton High School. Following high school Sonny enlisted in the United...

David George Fritz

David George Fritz

Apr 24, 2014

David George Fritz, age 63, of Takoma Park, MD passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2014 in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico. He was born on August 15, 1950 to his parents Gary and Mary (Hartzell) Fritz. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2014 at the Grace United Methodist Church, 246 W. Pearl St., Belleville,...

Quinn E. Quirk

Quinn E. Quirk

Apr 21, 2014

Quinn E. Quirk , age 85, of Belleville passed away on April 21, 2014 at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison. Quinn was born on June 6, 1928 in Milwaukee. Quinn grew up in Milwaukee and Wauwatosa. At age16 he lied about his age and enlisted in the Army Air Corps and was stationed in Shanghai. He met his...

Lorene O. Beers

Lorene O. Beers

Apr 14, 2014

Lorene O. Beers, age 80, of New Glarus, WI died on Monday, April 14, 2014 at Heartsong Assisted Living in Belleville, WI. She was born October 24, 1933 in New Glarus Township, the daughter of Jacob and Olga (Blum) Hefty. Lorene attended Meadow Valley Country School, and graduated with high honors from New Glarus High School in 1951. She worked...

Phyllis E. Gerry-Zweifel

Phyllis E. Gerry-Zweifel

Apr 14, 2014

Phyllis E. Gerry-Zweifel, age 97, of New Glarus passed away on Monday, April 14, 2014 at the New Glarus Home. She was born on October 21, 1916 to her parents Chris and Ella (Severson) Wahl in the Town of York, rural Blanchardville, WI. Phyllis graduated from Blanchardville High School in 1934. She was then united in marriage to Harold Gerry...

Kathryn R. Wittwer

Kathryn R. Wittwer

Apr 8, 2014

Kathryn R. Wittwer, age 96, formerly of Belleville passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at the New Glarus Home. She was born on April 24, 1917 at Barneveld, WI to her parents Charles and Louise (Pfister) Jabs. On October 7, 1941 she was united in marriage to Willis Wittwer and the couple celebrated fifty six years together. Kathryn farmed...

Mary Elizabeth Tschudy

Mary Elizabeth Tschudy

Apr 5, 2014

Mary Elizabeth Tschudy, age 84, of Verona, WI passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2014 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. She was born on April 10, 1929 to her parents Irvin J. and Hazel M. (Scott) Disch. Mary graduated from New Glarus High School in 1948. On February 14, 1949 she was united in marriage to Ronald J. Tschudy...

Sarita A. Ward

Sarita A. Ward

Apr 2, 2014

Sarita A. Ward, age 93, of Belleville passed away on Wednesday, April 02, 2014 at Heartsong Assisted Living in Belleville. She was born on June 15, 1920 at Loyal, WI to her parents Wesley and Agnes (Clarson) Stout. On September 13, 1939 she was united in marriage to David A. Ward at Dubuque, IA. Sarita worked for many years at...

John Hubert Elmer

John Hubert Elmer

Mar 29, 2014

John Hubert Elmer, age 62, of New Glarus passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at the William S. Middleton VA Hospital in Madison. He was born on October 10, 1951 to his parents Hubert and Marjorie (Disch) Elmer at Monroe, WI. John graduated from New Glarus High School in 1969 and then served in the U.S. Navy from 1969...

Maris Ann Meier

Maris Ann Meier

Mar 26, 2014

Maris Ann Meier, age 71, passed away at her home with family at her side on Wednesday, March 26, 2014. She was born on November 25, 1942 at Monroe, WI to her parents Roy and Lona (Berndt) Malcook. Maris graduated from Albany High School. On November 14, 1997 she was united in marriage to Dennis Meier. Maris was a member...

Ardetta Ann Kampa

Ardetta Ann Kampa

Mar 17, 2014

Ardetta Ann Kampa, 91, of Madison, WI, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2014 at the New Glarus Home in New Glarus, WI. She was born on June 13, 1922 in Laona, WI to her parents, Richard and Matilda (Flynn) Shilts. Ardetta graduated from Stanley High School and lived in the Stanley and Thorp area. She was married to Charles...

Matilene E. Clemens

Matilene E. Clemens

Mar 2, 2014

Matilene E. Clemens, age 98, a mother, a wife, and a teacher passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2014 at her home in Dayton. She was born on August 2, 1915 in the rural Brooklyn/Albany area to her parents Clyde and Zora (Schwren) Brewer. As a youth Matilene was active in 4H and had won a showmanship award at the...

John Patrick Doyle

John Patrick Doyle

Feb 20, 2014

John Patrick Doyle Jr., age 84, of Belleville passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 20, 2014 at Agrace HospiceCare, Inc. in Fitchburg, WI after a brief battle with cancer. He was born on December 3, 1929 in the Town of Exeter to his parents John P. and Rose M. (Gaffney) Doyle Sr. John graduated from Madison East High School in...

Terrence A. Hicks

Terrence A. Hicks

Feb 20, 2014

Terrence Allen (Terry) Hicks, age 71, passed away peacefully at his New Glarus home, surrounded by his loving family on February 20, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Louise, his daughters, Terrijo Hicks of Fort Atkinson, WI and Traci (Kurt) Argue of Jefferson, WI; grandsons, Kyle Argue of Madison, WI and Kavan Argue of Charleston, SC;...

David L. Walters

David L. Walters

Feb 13, 2014

David L. Walters, age 67, of Dayton passed away on February 13, 2014 at his home. He was born on June 29, 1946 to his parents Basil and Lois (Sweeney) Walters at Monroe, WI. David worked as a truck driver for many years and as a custodian at the University of Wisconsin. On December 1, 1993 he was united in...

Laverne C. Hagemann

Laverne C. Hagemann

Feb 12, 2014

LaVerne C. Hagemann, age 91, passed away on February 12, 2014 at home in Verona. He was born on April 21, 1922 on the family farm outside of Verona to parents Carl and Anna (Kuehni) Hagemann. LaVerne worked side by side with his father on the farm from an early age and eventually made the farm his own, which he...

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