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Obert Dean Jelle

Obert Dean Jelle

Feb 6, 2014

Obert D Jelle, a lifelong farmer and resident of Perry township in SW Dane County, passed away February 6th, at the New Glarus Home. Obert was born September 25, 1926 to Agnes (Davidson) and Clarence Jelle, attending Tyvand Elementary school and graduating from New Glarus High School in 1944. He was united in marriage to Marietha Ray on June 8th,...

Shirley Northwick-Kelliher

Shirley Northwick-Kelliher

Feb 5, 2014

Shirley Ann Northwick-Kelliher, age 78 passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at St. Mary's Care Center in Madison with her sister by her side. She was born on December 14, 1935 at Madison, WI to her parents Arthur and Dorothea (Wild) Northwick. Shirley attended Belleville Schools. She owned and operated Dot's Tavern in Basco for many years. Shirley had...

George W. Gerber

George W. Gerber

Feb 4, 2014

George W. Gerber, age 92, of New Glarus passed away on Tuesday, February 04, 2014 at the New Glarus Home. He was born on December 16, 1921 in the Town of Ridgeway to his parents Rudy and Helena (Butteris) Gerber. George attended the Blue Mounds, Pleasant Ridge, and West Middleton Schools. On November 20, 1941 he was united in marriage...

Randall Lee Keehn

Randall Lee Keehn

Jan 31, 2014

Randall Lee Keehn, age 60, of Dodgeville, a former Belleville resident, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2014 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. He was born on September 27, 1953 at Monroe, WI to his parents Howard and LaVon Mary (Driefke) Keehn. Randall graduated from Belleville High School in 1971 and then served in the United States Navy from...

Elizabeth B. Proctor

Elizabeth B. Proctor

Jan 30, 2014

Elizabeth B. Proctor, age 19, passed away following an automobile accident on Thursday, January 30, 2014. She was born on May 23, 1994 at Dodgeville, WI to her parents John Proctor and Carmen Christianson. Elizabeth graduated from New Glarus High School in 2013 where she had played basketball, a game she loved to play since first grade. She was attending...

Jerry J. Lahey

Jerry J. Lahey

Jan 17, 2014

Jerry J. Lahey, age 68, of New Glarus passed away on Friday, January 17, 2014 at the William S. Middleton VA Hospital in Madison. He was born on July 13, 1945 at Dubuque, IA to his parents Loras and Cecilia (Steffen) Lahey. Jerry graduated from Western Dubuque High School in Epworth, IA in 1963. Following high school he served in...

Lola B. Kvamme

Lola B. Kvamme

Jan 8, 2014

Lola B. Kvamme, age 98, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at the New Glarus Home. She was born on August 1, 1915 in the Town of Primrose to her parents Herman and Marie (Martinson) Anderson. Lola attended the Primrose Center School. On February 8, 1940 she was united in marriage to Casper Kvamme. She worked at the Viking...

Patricia Jane Zadenetz

Patricia Jane Zadenetz

Dec 25, 2013

Patricia Jane Zadenetz, age 81, formerly of Oak Park, IL passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2013 at the New Glarus Home. She was born on November 28, 1932 in Chicago, IL to her parents Joseph and Josephine (Kalinowski) Mikenis. Patricia attended Jones Commercial High School. She married and later divorced Raymond Zadenetz. Patricia worked in the office of the...

Ruth Marian Stillman

Ruth Marian Stillman

Dec 1, 2013

Ruth Marian Stillman, age 90, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2013 at the New Glarus Home. She was born on June 2, 1923 to her parents Andrew and Elise Lien. Ruth attended the Meadow View and Farmer Schools and later graduated from Blanchardville High School in 1942. She then went on to attend the Madison Business College and began...

Frances Lena Neperud

Frances Lena Neperud

Nov 28, 2013

Frances L. Neperud, 84, passed away at home on Nov 28, 2013. She was born Sept 27, 1929 in Amity, OR to John and Emma (Kuenzi) Zahler. She grew up in Oregon, the youngest of 7 children. She met Ronald in high school and they married in Silverton in 1950. They both worked in the Willamette valley; rich with hops...

Olga C. Steiner

Olga C. Steiner

Nov 24, 2013

Olga Caroline Steiner, age 93, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2013 at the Bay Area Medical Center in Marinette. She was born on January 23, 1920 in the Town of Montrose to her parents Joseph and Anna (Schneider) Hefty. On November 29, 1938 Olga was united in marriage to Alvin Steiner at Verona, WI. Olga worked for many years...

William "Jupe" Elsner

William "Jupe" Elsner

Nov 18, 2013

William J. "Jupe" Elsner, age 85, of Belleville passed away on Monday, November 18, 2013 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. He was born on July 14, 1928 to his parents William and Agnes (Anderson) Elsner. Jupe graduated from Belleville High School. He then hauled milk for Al Geiger for many years. Jupe is survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews,...

Ralph T. Elmer

Ralph T. Elmer

Nov 15, 2013

Ralph T. Elmer, age 91, of Monroe passed away on Friday, November 15, 2013 at Pleasant View Nursing Home at Monroe. He was born on June 1, 1922 at Monroe, WI to his parents H. Otto and Esther (Hoesly) Elmer. Ralph farmed in the Town of York for many years and was a successful and respected Holstein cattle breeder with...

Elaine Renee Ruegsegger

Elaine Renee Ruegsegger

Nov 15, 2013

Elaine Renee "Twinkles" Ruegsegger, age 41, of New Glarus passed away on Friday, November 15, 2013 at Meriter Hospital in Madison. She was born on August 30, 1972 at Meriter Hospital in Madison to her parents Steven and Irene (Andreas) Ruegsegger. Elaine graduated from New Glarus High School in 1990 and continued her education at MATC. Elaine was a dedicated...

Jerry Jon Brendemuehl

Jerry Jon Brendemuehl

Nov 8, 2013

Jerry Jon "The King" Brendemuehl, age 62, of New Glarus passed away on Friday, November 08, 2013 at Agrace Hospice Care, Inc. in Fitchburg. He was born on January 10, 1951 at Platteville, WI to his parents Walter and Vivian (Jeidy) Brendemuehl. Jerry grew up on a dairy farm and graduated from Belmont High School in 1969 and then worked...

Joshua L. Watterson

Joshua L. Watterson

Nov 7, 2013

JOSHUA WATTERSON IS WITH JESUS!!! Josh was separated from some, and reunited with others in his family on Thursday November 7, 2013. We are so grateful for the 23 years he was our son, brother and friend. Josh has always had a deep love for people, such a caring and generous heart. His love was elevated into eternity several years...

Devin Charles Emberson

Devin Charles Emberson

Nov 5, 2013

Devin Charles Emberson, age 20, of Middleton and former Monticello resident passed away following a traffic accident on November 5, 2013. He was born on April 23, 1993 at Monroe, WI to Eric Emberson and Cynthia Blair. Devin graduated from Monticello High School in 2011. During his high school years he was an accomplished athlete and assisted with video production...

Marvin L. Zweifel

Marvin L. Zweifel

Nov 5, 2013

Marvin Laverne "Buddy" Zweifel, age 85 died at the Monroe Clinic Hospital in Monroe, WI on November 5, 2013. He was born June 10, 1928, on a farm in Montrose Township, Dane County, WI, the son of Maria Magdalena Elmer and Walter E. Zweifel. Marvin graduated from Montrose Grade School and Belleville High School. He was inducted into the US...

Jeanette Laura Rieder-Kessenich

Jeanette Laura Rieder-Kessenich

Oct 26, 2013

Jeanette Laura Rieder-Kessenich, age 83, of Verona passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Four Winds Manor in Verona. She was born on August 14, 1930 in New Glarus, WI to her parents Albert and Laura (Baumgartner) Wittwer. Jeanette graduated from Verona High School in 1948. On March 21, 1949 she was united in marriage to Robert Rieder at...

Deitrich "Dick" T. Knobel

Deitrich "Dick" T. Knobel

Oct 22, 2013

Deitrich "Dick" Tobias Knobel, age 50, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison. He was born on November 11, 1962 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison the son of Herbert and Darlene (Froh) Knobel. Dick graduated from New Glarus High School. He worked as a manager for Engineering Industries in Verona, WI...

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