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Ruth Viola Erickson

Ruth Viola Erickson

Jul 9, 2011

Mrs. Ruth Viola Erickson, age 87, of New Glarus passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2011 at the New Glarus Home. She was born on January 26, 1924 in New Glarus to her parents Willard H. and Pearl V. (Showers) Marty. Ruth graduated from New Glarus High School in 1941. On December 16, 1942 she was united in marriage to...

Ralph H. Freitag

Ralph H. Freitag

Jul 1, 2011

Ralph Herman Freitag, age 92, of New Glarus passed away on Friday, July 01, 2011 at the New Glarus Home. He was born on October 26, 1918 in the Town of New Glarus to his parents Henry H. and Margaret M. (Moser) Freitag. Ralph attended the Meadow Valley School and New Glarus High School. On February 17, 1941 he was...

Thomas James Mcintyre

Thomas James Mcintyre

Jun 30, 2011

Thomas McIntyre passed away peacefully on June 30, and by all accounts has gone on a heavenly fishing trip with those friends and family who have gone on ahead of him. He was born on July 21, 1933 in Madison, WI to James and Josephine (Maier) McIntyre. After graduating from Lodi High School in 1952, he went into the then...

Nathan E. Duerst

Nathan E. Duerst

Jun 26, 2011

Nathan E. "Natie" Duerst, age 68, a former New Glarus resident passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2011 at the Monroe Manor. He was born on March 25, 1943 to his parents Gilbert and Hilda (Legler) Duerst at Monroe. Nate graduated from New Glarus High School in 1962. On November 3, 1962 he was united in marriage to Ardis Hustad...

Maureen E. Grant

Maureen E. Grant

Jun 22, 2011

Maureen Ellen Grant, age 58, of New Glarus passed away on Wednesday June 22, 2011. Maureen was born on June 10, 1953 in St. Louis, Missouri to James and Anna (Boedeker) Carr. She lived in St. Louis until 1967 when she moved with her family to Kansas City, Missouri, graduating from Southwest High School in 1970. Maureen attended Iowa State...

Arlene M. Fetzek

Arlene M. Fetzek

Jun 20, 2011

Arlene M. Fetzek, age 81, passed away on Monday, June 20, 2011 at St. Mary's Care Center in Madison. She was born on May 9, 1930 in the Town of Fayette in Lafayette County to her parents Glenn Albert and Myra (Homb) Pederson. Arlene attended the Connelly School. On July 23, 1949 she was united in marriage to George Fetzek...

Helen J. Schindler

Helen J. Schindler

Jun 20, 2011

Helen Schindler, age 90, of New Glarus passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, June 20, 2011 at the New Glarus Home. She was born on March 2, 1921 to her parents William and Lucy (Foley) Crotty at South Wayne, WI. Helen graduated from South Wayne High School in 1938, and later graduated from Brown's Business College. Helen...

Violet Guldhaug

Violet Guldhaug

Jun 17, 2011

Violet M. Guldhaug, age 93, of New Glarus was called home to be with her Lord and Savior while surrounded by her family on Friday, June 17, 2011 at Ingleside in Mt. Horeb, WI. She was born on December 12, 1917 to her parents Gerald and Lee (Youssi) Hendrickson at Argyle, WI. Violet graduated from Green County Normal and then...

Lois E. Walters

Lois E. Walters

Jun 14, 2011

Lois E. Walters, age 86, of Belleville passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at Hospice Care, Inc. at Fitchburg, WI. She was born January 21, 1925, the daughter of Glenn and Leona (Ethridge) Sweeney at Argyle, WI. Lois was united in marriage to Basil "Bud" Walters on July 28, 1943 at Monroe, WI. She worked as a nurse's aid...

Christopher K. Foster

Christopher K. Foster

Jun 12, 2011

Christopher K. Foster, age 32, of New Glarus passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2011 at his home. He was born on March 29, 1979 in Monroe, WI to his parents Kurt and Jean (Anderson) Foster. Chris graduate from New Glarus High School in 1998 and worked at Accurate Tire and Auto with his parents. Chris enjoyed watching WWE wrestling....

Helen J. Christen

Helen J. Christen

Jun 9, 2011

Helen Christen of Belleville passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2011. Her parents were John and Helen (Sulland) Bollig. Helen graduated from Belleville High School and Green County Normal. On January 5, 1957 she was united in marriage to Calvin Christen. She was a school teacher, homemaker, and mother. Helen was also a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic...

Royal W. Ziltner

Royal W. Ziltner

Jun 8, 2011

Mr. Royal W. (Hickory) Ziltner, age 87, of New Glarus passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at the New Glarus Home. He was born February 3, 1924 to his parents Fridolin and Sarah (Wichser) Ziltner of New Glarus. Royal graduated from New Glarus High School in 1942. On March 10, 1943 he entered the United States Army and then...

Mark S. Wild

Mark S. Wild

May 31, 2011

Mark S. Wild, age 94, of Stoughton passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at Skaalen Home in Stoughton. He was born on February 15, 1917 to his parents Jacob and Markert (Prior) Wild at New Glarus, WI. Mark graduated from New Glarus High School and attended college in Madison. He also worked for Pet Milk Co. and the Frank...

June H. Zweifel

June H. Zweifel

May 25, 2011

June H. Zweifel of New Glarus died unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at the Monroe Clinic Hospital. She had a healthy and fulfilling life since her birth on June 12, 1920 and would have celebrated her ninety-first birthday in a few weeks. On October 11, 1944, she was united in marriage to Ivan N. Zweifel in Madison, WI. June...

Elaine A. Hoesly

Elaine A. Hoesly

May 22, 2011

Elaine Ardyce Hoesly, age 86, of Belleville passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2011 at Heartsong in Belleville. She was born on October 18, 1924 in the Town of Montrose to Fred and Barbara (Voegeli) Wild. Elaine graduated from Belleville High School in 1942. On February 24, 1950 she was united in marriage to Howard C. "Huck" Hoesly. She was...

Frank E. Stanley

Frank E. Stanley

May 6, 2011

Frank E. Stanley was born on December 23, 1949 and died on May 6, 2011 at UW Hospital from complications of diabetes. Frank spent his working years in the auto parts industry and was a superb mechanic until illness prevented him from working on cars. His garage remained well-stocked, however, and friends and neighbors were often surprised when he came...

Elaine M. Westby

Elaine M. Westby

Apr 20, 2011

Elaine M. Westby, age 76, of New Glarus passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at HospiceCare, Inc. in Fitchburg. She was born on July 11, 1934 in Mt. Horeb to her parents Edwin and Myrtle (Jacobson) Throndson. Elaine was a 1952 graduate of Mt. Horeb High School. On August 8, 1953 she was united in marriage to Ralph K....

Andrew J. Strehlow

Andrew J. Strehlow

Apr 8, 2011

Andrew J. Strehlow, age 47, died on Friday, April 8, 2011 at his home. He was born on November 12, 1963 in Superior, WI the son of Joseph and Sue (McIntyre) Strehlow. He was united in marriage to Jana McCormick at Middleton, WI on October 5, 1996. Jana and Andrew have two daughters Niki and Sara. Andrew worked as a...

Zachary Gray Luchsinger

Zachary Gray Luchsinger

Apr 3, 2011

Zachary Gray Luchsinger, age 20, of Belleville passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2011 at UW Hospital in Madison due to a Brain Aneurysm. He was born on November 29, 1990 in Madison to his parents Dean R. and Sandra L. (Allen) Luchsinger. Zach graduated in 2009 from Belleville High School and continued his education at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh...

Pearl L. Hagemann

Pearl L. Hagemann

Apr 2, 2011

Pearl L. Hagemann, age 88, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2011 at Four Winds Manor after an extended illness. Born on November 24, 1922 in Cazenovia, Wisconsin to Dewey and Nellie (Slaback) Long, she spent her youth in Brooklyn, Wisconsin enjoying the company of many relatives and family friends. Pearl's passion for education began early in life when her desire...

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