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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Henry A. Daum
Feb 25, 2013
Henry Arno Daum Jr., age 95, passed away surrounded by family on Monday, February 25, 2013 at his son's home. He was born on November 29, 1917 at St. Paul, MN to his parents Henry Arno and Agnes (Johnson) Daum. Henry attended University High School in St. Paul and matriculated from Macalester College in St. Paul. He then served in...
Jean Ada Adams
Feb 22, 2013
Jean Ada Adams, age 83, passed away on Friday, February 22, 2013 at the New Glarus Home. She was born Aug 27, 1929 in New Glarus, the daughter of Norma (Marty) and Wilbert Zweifel. She graduated from New Glarus High School and married Richard J. Retrum on May 1, 1949 and moved to Blanchardville and helped her husband farm and...
Hans K. Anderegg
Feb 18, 2013
Hans K. Anderegg, age 76, passed away on Monday, February 18, 2013 at the New Glarus Home. He was born on February 5, 1937 in Affoltern am Albis, Switzerland to his parents Hans and Hanna Elise (Thoni) Anderegg. Hans graduated from New Glarus High School in 1957. Following high school he served in the United States Army in Germany. While...
Lyle Hobart Freitag
Feb 14, 2013
Lyle Hobart Freitag, age 77, a former rural Monticello/Mt. Horeb resident passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2013 at the Ingleside Manor in Mt. Horeb. He was born on October 20, 1935 in New Glarus to his parents Hobart and Irene (Werndli) Freitag. Lyle graduated from New Glarus High School in 1953. On July 31, 1953 he was united in...
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