John F. Newell
Jul 31, 2013
John Franklin Newell passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday July 31, 2013. John was born June 23, 1922 in DeKalb, Mississippi to Sallie and Arch Newell. John lived a fulfilled life that included 38 years of dedicated service in the US Army, Army Reserves, Air National Guard and a Decorated World War II Veteran in Communications. He retired from...
Gail S. Vinje
Jul 20, 2013
"The joy of the Lord is my strength" Gail Susan Vinje, age 65, of Beloit went to live with her Lord on Saturday, July 20, 2013 at her home in Beloit after a three year battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born on August 30, 1947 at Monroe, WI to her parents Obert Theodore and Mavis S. (Nybroten) Vinje. Gail...
Ronald G. Elsner
Jul 17, 2013
Ronald G. Elsner, age 78, of Verona, WI passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at the New Glarus Home. He was born on August 4, 1934 to his parents William and Agnes (Anderson) Elsner. Ron graduated from Belleville High School. In 1954 he was united in marriage to Arlene LaPorte. From 1956 to 1958 Ron served in the United...
George Fetzek
Jul 16, 2013
George Fetzek, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at Avalon Senior Care in Madison. He was born at City Point, WI in Jackson County to Frank and Mary Fetzek. George was raised by Joseph and Ethel Coffey in the Yellowstone area near Blanchardville, WI. On July 23, 1949 he was united in marriage to Arlene Pederson. George...
Lyle W. Fish Jr.
Jul 13, 2013
Lyle W. Fish Jr., age 71, of New Glarus passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2013 at the New Glarus Home. He was born on April 14, 1942 in Enid, Oklahoma to his parents Lyle and Faye (Williams) Fish. Lyle graduated from high school in Pierre, South Dakota and then served in the U.S. Air Force. Lyle drove truck for...
Jacob R. Kummer
Jul 9, 2013
Jacob R. Kummer, age 82, of Charles City, Iowa passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2013. He was born on March 8, 1931 to his parents Jacob and Martha (Hess) Kummer. Jacob served in the United States Army during the Occupation of Japan and the Korean Conflict. Graveside Funeral services with military honors will be held at 11:00 a.m. on...
Elise J. Buol
Jul 3, 2013
Elise J. Buol, age 60, of the rural Monticello/New Glarus area passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at home. She was born in Madison, WI on April 21, 1953, the daughter of Peter and Charlotte (Moran) Ringgenberg. Elise was raised near Belleville, WI. After her marriage to Jacob D. Buol on July 15, 1972 they lived in the rural...
Viola P. Truttmann
Jul 1, 2013
Viola P. Truttmann, age 95, of New Glarus passed away on July 1, 2013 at the Monroe Clinic Hospital. She was born on August 23, 1917 to her parents Fred and Pauline (Alder) Zweifel. Viola attended the Legler Valley School and New Glarus High School. On April 17, 1938 she was united in marriage to Sylvan Truttmann at New Glarus,...
Sora Judith Baker
Jun 27, 2013
Sora Judith Baker, age 11, of Monticello passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2013 at American Family Children's Hospital in Madison after a long courageous struggle with Cystic Fibrosis. She was born May 14, 2002 in Madison to her parents Gregg and Laura (Grenia) Baker. Sora was a girl who lived life to its fullest degree and brought the spark...
Jack Short
Jun 23, 2013
Maurice "Jack" Short Jr., age 86, long-time resident of Belleville passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2013, at home with his family and caregivers surrounding him. He was born on December 11, 1926, in rural Oregon, Wisconsin, to Maurice and Gladys (Rowlands) Short. Jack graduated from Belleville High School in 1944, and was drafted into the Army serving in WWII...
Betty Freitag
Jun 20, 2013
Betty Freitag, age 94, of New Glarus passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2013 at her home. She was born on October 16, 1918 at Mondovi, WI to her parents Joseph and Julia (Halberg) Aase. Betty graduated from Mondovi High School. On September 8, 1940 she was united in marriage to Waldo Freitag at Mondovi, WI. Betty worked for Production...
David O. Blumer
Jun 15, 2013
David O. Blumer, age 70 passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2013. He was born November 10, 1942, son of Henry and Berniece Blumer, in Madison, Wisconsin. He and his wife Judi (Viney) Blumer were married on April 22, 1964 in Belleville, Wisconsin. After 20 years of work in the manufacturing industry, Dave started his own recycling business which earned...
Gladys I. Schulz
Jun 13, 2013
Gladys I. Schulz, age 90, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2013 at AgraceHospice Care, Inc. in Fitchburg. She was born on March 17, 1923 at Cottage Grove, WI to her parents Martin and Louise (Jordalen) Stiklestad. Gladys attended the Buckeye School. On March 4, 1942 she was united in marriage to Raymond Schulz at Dubuque, IA. Gladys farmed with...
Thomas J. Koss
Jun 10, 2013
Thomas J. Koss, resident of New Glarus, passed peacefully on Monday, June 10th, 2013 after an arduous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Koss. He is survived by his mother Theresa, brothers - John (Bonnie), and Jim (Robin), sisters - Diane (Mike), Donna (Bill), and Terri, as well as many cherished nieces, nephews, great...
Beverly Rae Ruegsegger
Jun 10, 2013
Beverly Rae Ruegsegger, age 66, of rural Belleville passed away on Monday, June 10, 2013 at her home. She was born on September 5, 1946 to her parents Herman and Irene Hanson at Dane, WI. Beverly graduated from Waunakee High School. She was married to Jeffery R. Ruegsegger. Beverly worked at Carnes in Verona for twenty-two years until her retiring...
Eugene F. Stuessy
Jun 10, 2013
New Glarus - Eugene F. Stuessy, age 93, a life long resident of New Glarus and World War II veteran, died peacefully at UW-Hospital in Madison on June 10, 2013. He was born August 4, 1919, the only child of Fred A. and Maude (Hilton ) Stuessy in New Glarus. A 1937 graduate of New Glarus High School and a...
Beverly Arlene Fritz
Jun 6, 2013
Beverly Arlene (Cockroft) Fritz, formerly of Belleville, age 85, passed away peacefully at St. Mary's Care Center, Madison, WI on Thursday, June 6, 2013. Beverly was born on March 8, 1928 in Belleville, WI, the second eldest of six children born to Robert D. and Lillian (Stiff) Cockroft. She married Stanley E. Fritz on February 5, 1945 at the Grace...
Kent J. Dalsing
Jun 2, 2013
Kent J. Dalsing, age 47, of New Glarus passed away on June 2, 2013 as a result of an automobile accident. He was born on February 7, 1966 in Dubuque, IA to his parents Cletus and Margaret (Cullen) Dalsing. Kent graduated from Wahlert Catholic High School in Dubuque and then continued his education at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville earning a...
Ethel G. Smith
May 11, 2013
Ethel G. Smith, age 87, of Belleville passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at her home. She was born on May 17, 1925 near Blanchardville, WI to her parents Theodore and Mildred (Waage) Grunnet. Ethel attended the Yellowstone School. On April 9, 1949 she was united in marriage to William A. Smith at St. John's Lutheran Church in Oregon,...
Marion King
May 10, 2013
Marion H. "Bud" King, age 86, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2013 at Agrace HospiceCare, Inc. in Fitchburg. He was born on March 25, 1927 to his parents Herman and Marie (Klossner) King. Bud grew up in Green County and graduated from Dutch Hollow Grade School. He farmed his early life in the Belleville area. In 1956 he purchased...
