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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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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