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Jeanette B. Brand

Jeanette B. Brand

May 8, 2013

Jeanette B. Brand, age 83, of New Glarus passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at the New Glarus Home. She was born on February 28, 1930 in Monroe to her parents Ivan and Iona (Itten) Zweifel. Jeanette graduated from New Glarus High School in 1947. On May 10, 1952 she was united in marriage to Arthur Brand at the...

Kathleen A. Busch

Kathleen A. Busch

Apr 28, 2013

Kathleen A. Busch, age 62, of Madison passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2013 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. She was born on November 30, 1950 at St. Clare Hospital in Monroe to her parents LaVerne and Hedwig (Eppenberger) Busch. Kathleen graduated from New Glarus High School in 1968. She worked as a secretary at Cuna Mutual, the William...

William A. Smith

William A. Smith

Apr 23, 2013

William A. Smith, age 75, of rural Monticello passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at his home. He was born on September 30, 1927 at Madison, WI to his parents Harry and Josephine (Kniebuehler) Smith. William graduated from Madison West High School and then served in the United States Army. He worked in the construction industry for many years...

Eunice B. Weber

Eunice B. Weber

Apr 20, 2013

Eunice B. Weber, age 86, of Janesville, WI passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at Cedar Crest Health Care Center in Janesville. She was born on November 15, 1926 at Highland, IL to her parents Osmar and Frieda (Halder) Zobrist. Eunice attended school in Highland and on November 15, 1945 she was united in marriage to Melvin Weber at...

Marion Ruth Streiff

Marion Ruth Streiff

Apr 13, 2013

On a cold January morning, Marion Ruth was born, the only daughter of Bertha and Ray Fredrickson, in Sparta, Wisconsin. She loved her first twelve years in central Wisconsin, living near the Pet Milk plant where her Dad was manager. A voracious reader and avid student, Marion absorbed all she could from home, church, school and nature. Her thirst for...

Peter F. Hofbauer

Peter F. Hofbauer

Apr 13, 2013

Peter F. Hofbauer, age 62, formerly of Waunakee passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at UW Hospital in Madison. He was born on April 16, 1950 in Germany to his parents Franz and Ruth (Altmann) Hofbauer. Peter emigrated to the U.S. with his parents where they then farmed in the Town of Primrose. Following high school he served in...

Howard John Jeglum

Howard John Jeglum

Apr 10, 2013

Howard John Jeglum, age 84, of New Glarus passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison. He was born on May 17, 1928 in the Town of York, rural Blanchardville, WI to his parents Benhard and Helga (Anderson) Jeglum. Howard was united in marriage to the former Alice Ischi at Darlington, WI. He...

Wyatt W. Deal

Wyatt W. Deal

Mar 31, 2013

Wyatt Weston Deal was called home to become one of God's little angels on Sunday, March 31, 2013 at UW Children's Hospital in Madison, WI. He was born on February 25, 2013 at Meriter Hospital to his parents John and Ashley Deal. He is survived by his mother Ashley and father John, grandparents Barry and Terry Gilbert of Belleville, WI,...

Marian L. Vetterli

Marian L. Vetterli

Mar 22, 2013

Marian L. Vetterli, age 53, of New Glarus passed away on Friday, March 22, 2013 at her home. She was born on December 4, 1959 at Monroe, WI to her parents Wilbert and Betty (Fischer) Schultz. Marian graduated from Belleville High School in 1978 and then the Scientific College of Beauty in 1979. On May 19, 1979 she was united...

Mary Elizabeth Donals

Mary Elizabeth Donals

Mar 21, 2013

Mary Elizabeth Donals, age 92, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2013 at Willows Nursing and Rehabilitation at Sun Prairie, WI. She was born on March 15, 1921 at Iowa City, IA to her parents William H. and Josephine (Wells) Donals. Mary graduated from Edgewood High School and then worked as a payroll clerk for Oscar Mayer in Madison for...

Dr. Steven P. Disch

Dr. Steven P. Disch

Mar 16, 2013

Dr. Steven P. Disch, age 58, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at the home of his parents in New Glarus, WI. He was born June 16, 1954 at St. Clare Hospital in Monroe, WI to his parents Rolland and Shirley (Meland) Disch. Steve graduated from New Glarus High School in 1972 where he had been a multi-sport...

Mary A. Brunner

Mary A. Brunner

Mar 14, 2013

Mary Ann Brunner, age 64, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 14, 2013, surrounded by her family after a 2 year battle with ALS. Her strength and courage throughout her challenges with ALS were both humbling and inspiring. Mary's generosity, grace, and compassion for others will leave an immeasurable impression on all who knew her. Mary was born on August...

Rowan D. Hollis

Rowan D. Hollis

Mar 9, 2013

Rowan D. Hollis, age 78, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at UW Hospital in Madison. He was born on January 25, 1935 in the Town of Montrose in Dane County to his parents Cloyce and Genevieve (Pernot) Hollis. Rowan graduated from Belleville High School. He then served as a machinist's mate in the United States Navy from 1955...

Patricia A. Elsner

Patricia A. Elsner

Mar 9, 2013

Elsner, Patricia A. (Coughlin) (Pat) (Ma), age 72 of Verona, WI and formerly of Marshall, WI passed away surrounded by her family on March 9, 2013 at St. Mary's Care Center in Madison. I was born February 19, 1941, to my parents Marvin and Evelyn (Bohn) Coughlin. I attended grades one through eight at The Ridge School, a one-room rural...

Robert E. Young

Robert E. Young

Mar 7, 2013

Robert E. "Jack" Young, age 80, passed away on Thursday, March 07, 2013 at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Monroe. He was born on January 10, 1933 at Richland County, WI to his parents Howard and Mary (Pletzer) Young. Jack graduated from Belleville High School. He worked for many years as a custodian and supervisor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison....

Janet L. Christen

Janet L. Christen

Mar 2, 2013

Janet L. Christen, age 72, of Belleville, WI passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Select Hospital in Madison. She was born on November 2, 1940 in Madison to her parents Bertrum and Martha (Olson) Bryant. Janet attended Silver Springs Grade School and graduated from Wisconsin High School in 1958. On June 22, 1962 she was united in marriage...

James W. Whitaker

James W. Whitaker

Mar 1, 2013

James Wright Whitaker died March 1, 2013 at Agrace Hospice Care, Inc. following complications from a 28 year history of Parkinson's Disease. He was born to Marion Saunders and Joel Whitaker of Granville, Illinois on July 15, 1936. He was educated in the Granville public schools. Upon high school graduation in 1954, he volunteered for service in the U.S. Army...

Julaine C. Nicholson

Julaine C. Nicholson

Feb 27, 2013

Julaine C. Nicholson, age 77, of Paoli went to be with her heavenly father surrounded by her family on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at the Ingleside Manor in Mt. Horeb. She was born on November 13, 1935 to her parents William J. and Cecilia M. (Clark) Crowley at Rising Sun, Crawford County, WI. Julaine attended schools at Rising Sun. On...

Norman L. Hollis

Norman L. Hollis

Feb 26, 2013

Norman L. Hollis, age 74, of Belleville passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at Meriter Hospital. He was born on January 2, 1939 at Brooklyn, WI to his parents Ervin and Alice (Kuhl) Hollis. Norman graduated from Belleville High School in 1957. He then began working at Kolis & Keegan in Belleville and then Wolff Kubly & Herzing. Norman...

Gene Lloyd Anderson

Gene Lloyd Anderson

Feb 25, 2013

Gene Lloyd Anderson, age 84, passed away on Monday, February 25, 2013 at Southwest Health Center in Platteville. He was born on August 7, 1928 at Jordan Center to his parents Andrew and Hannah (Hanson) Anderson. Gene attended Monroe Area Schools and then enlisted in the U.S. Army serving during World War II. He farmed and then worked for Advance...

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