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Beverly Rae Ruegsegger

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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...

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