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Ann Vollenweider
Jan 1, 2013
Matilda Ann Vollenweider, age 96, known as Ann to friends and Nana to most, passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2013 surrounded by her loving family at the Ingleside Manor in Mt. Horeb. She was born on December 18, 1916 in the Town of Primrose to Leonard and Caroline (Brink) Marty. Ann was a Verona resident for many years, and...
Anna E. Yaun
Dec 26, 2012
Anna E. Yaun, 90, of Belvidere, died Wednesday, December 26, 2012 in her home following a lengthy illness. She was born on November 30, 1922 in New Glarus, Wisconsin; the daughter of August and Anna (Koller) Fiez. Anna married Raymond Yaun in New Glarus on June 14, 1948. She was employed in Food Production at the Belvidere Green Giant Plant....
Henry Helmstetter
Dec 24, 2012
Henry George Helmstetter, age 95, died on 12/24/2012 in Bend Oregon. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Esther Wittwer Helmstetter, his parents, Carl and Emma Helmstetter, his sister Emily H. Bollinger, and by his brother, Albert C. Helmstetter. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Riley Helmstetter, sons Richard C. Helmstetter of Carlsbad, CA, Bill...
Monica M. Francois
Dec 20, 2012
Monica Mae (Dolohanty) Francois was released from the clutches of Alzheimer's on December 20, 2012 surrounded and being cared for by her children and grandchildren. She is once again thinking clearly. Monica was born on December 27, 1931 to John and Martha (Collins) Dolohanty in the Town of Vermont. Monica graduated from Belleville High School in 1950. Richard Francois asked...
Louena Ida Goodman
Dec 19, 2012
Louena Ida Goodman has gone to heaven to be with God and her late husband Ralph, whom she had missed so dearly since his death in 1988. Louena passed away on Wednesday, December 19th at the St. Mary's Care Center in Madison, surrounded by her family. Louena was born on May 25, 1916 in Verona Wisconsin, the daughter of William...
Harland Elmer
Dec 18, 2012
Harland Elmer, age 85, passed away on December 18, 2012 at the New Glarus Home. He was born on April 2, 1927 on a farm in the Town of Exeter to his parents Henry J. and Martha (Hanson) Elmer. Harland attended the Pioneer School, and was baptized and confirmed at the Swiss United Church of Christ in New Glarus. He...
Minerva L. Ott
Nov 30, 2012
Minerva L. Ott, age 86, of New Glarus passed away on Friday, November 30, 2012 at the New Glarus Home. She was born on May 1, 1926 in Blanchardville to her parents Joseph and Tilda (Peterson) Johnson. Minerva graduated with the class of 1944 from Blanchardville High School. On November 25, 1945 she was united in marriage to her husband...
Michael R. Yaun
Nov 28, 2012
Michael Ralph Yaun, age 66, passed away on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at his home. He was born on May 23, 1946 at St. Clare Hospital at Monroe, WI to his parents Ralph and Margaret (Fiez) Yaun. Michael attended New Glarus High School. On September 16, 1965 he was united in marriage to Betty Jean Zimmerman at the Swiss United...
Clarice Virginia Willoughby
Nov 23, 2012
Clarice Virginia "Sis" (Gander) Willoughby, age 95, of Belleville passed away on Friday, November 23, 2012 at Hometown Assisted Living in Belleville. She was born on February 14, 1917 in Stoughton to her parents Clarence and Clara (Ladd) Gander. Clarice graduated from Stoughton High School. On October 22, 1936 she was united in marriage to Lester Willoughby at Stoughton, WI....
Gladys A. Yaeger
Nov 16, 2012
Gladys A. Yaeger, age 92, of Belleville, WI passed away on Friday, November 16, 2012. She was born on May 3, 1920 in the Town of Primrose to her parents Alvin and Gena (Lindokken) Anderson. Gladys attended the Tyvand Country School. On December 11, 1946 she was united in marriage to Freddie J. Yaeger at the Primrose Lutheran Church. Gladys...
Mary E. Drunasky
Nov 9, 2012
Mary E. Drunasky, age 91, of Sun Prairie and formerly the Belleville area passed away on Friday, November 09, 2012 at Agrace HospiceCare, Inc. in Fitchburg. She was born on March 27, 1921 in Madison to her parents Edward and Henrietta (Duschak) Sarbacker. Mary attended Blessed Sacrament Grade School and graduated from Edgewood High School in 1940. Later she graduated...
Julie E. Francois
Oct 25, 2012
Julie E. Francois loving wife, mother, sister, and aunt, age 53, of Belleville passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 25, 2012 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. She was a ten year Breast Cancer survivor. Julie was born on March 19, 1959 in Madison to her parents Joseph and Esther (Davis) Sarbacker. She graduated from Belleville High School and was...
Regina A. Statz
Oct 24, 2012
Regina A. Statz, age 73, passed away on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at Heartsong Assisted Living in Belleville. She was born on December 14, 1938 at home near Ashton, WI the daughter of Norbert and Caroline (Kalscheuer) Laufenberg. Regina attended elementary school at St. Peters in Ashton and graduated from Waunakee High School. On May 3, 1960 she was united...
Delores Ann Steiner
Oct 21, 2012
Delores Ann Steiner, age 69, of New Glarus passed away on Sunday, October 21, 2012 at the New Glarus Home after a brief battle with lung cancer. She was born on March 11, 1943 near Forward in the Town of Perry to her parents Grant and Hazel (Gladem) Boley. Delores attended New Glarus High School. On July 18, 1959 she...
Robert Lowell Belle
Oct 20, 2012
Robert Lowell Belle, age 87, passed away at his home on Saturday, October 20, 2012. He was born on December 7, 1924 in Pasco, Washington to his parents Ide Carl and Lela Myrtle (Burwell) Bell. Bob served in the United States Navy during World War II from 1943 to 1946 as a pharmacist's mate in the Pacific theater. He served...
Dorothy M. Venden
Oct 17, 2012
Dorothy M. Venden, age 90, passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at Hometown Assisted Living in Belleville. She was born on November 22, 1921 at Camp Clark Ranch in Bridgeport, Nebraska to her parents Oscar and Esther (Anderson) Elmquist. Dorothy attended Deuel County School District #24 in Nebraska. On December 19, 1944 she was united in marriage to Kyle...
Gerald Eugene Richardson
Oct 16, 2012
Gerald Eugene Richardson, age 69, of Brooklyn passed away peacefully following a short illness on October 16, 2012 at his home. He was born on August 13, 1943 at St. Mary's Hospital to his parents Eugene and Ruth (Fleming) Richardson. Jerry graduated from Edgewood High School with the class of 1961. On May 1, 1965 he was united in marriage...
Phillip G. Baumgartner
Oct 16, 2012
Phillip G. Baumgartner, age 62, passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at the Fort Atkinson Hospital. He was born on December 12, 1949 in Monroe, WI to his parents Herman and Rita (Ruetten) Baumgartner. Phillip graduated from New Glarus High School in 1968. He then farmed with his parents and brother Dean on the family farm until 1996 and...
William Murray Broderick
Oct 15, 2012
William Murray Broderick passed away on Monday October 15, 2012 in Loma Linda, California. "Bill" was born February 6, 1921 on the family dairy farm in Dayton, Town of Exeter, Wisconsin. He attended schools in Belleville, Wisconsin, and in the early 1950's Bill moved to Chicago, Ill. to work for Norton Roofing Company until his retirement. In 2000, Bill moved...
Donald E. Robert
Oct 8, 2012
Donald Ernest Robert, age 74, of Tucson, AZ a former Monticello resident passed away on Monday, October 8, 2012. He was born on June 20, 1938 the son of Ernest and Louise (Stauffer) Robert. He was the younger of two children. A 1955 graduate from Monticello High School. Donald proudly served in the U.S. Army. Following his service with the...
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