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Robert Fritz Pulfer

Robert Fritz Pulfer

Sep 26, 2010

Robert "Bob" Fritz Pulfer, age 80, of Verona, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 26, 2010 at HospiceCare, Inc, with his loving family by his side. He was born in Toffen, Switzerland on March 2, 1930, the son of Ernst and Mathilde (Gysi) Pulfer. Bob was a certified cheese maker in Switzerland before coming to America in 1950. May 21,...

Leo Piller

Leo Piller

Sep 25, 2010

Leo Piller, age 95, of Belleville died, Saturday, September 25, 2010 at Willow Pointe Memory Care Center in Verona, WI. He was born Leo Francis Piller in Basco, Town of Montrose, WI, the son of Louis Francis Piller and Louise Sophia Genin Piller. Leo's father died when Leo was 21 years old. He had one brother Alvin Louis Piller, who...

Emily L. Gorney

Emily L. Gorney

Sep 22, 2010

Emily L. Gorney, age 83, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at Meriter Hospital in Madison, WI. She was born on June 26, 1927 in Chicago, IL to her parents Charles and Julia (Jaracz) Pucka. Emily graduated from Kelly High School. On September 28, 1957 she was united in marriage to James Adam Gorney in Chicago where they lived...

Doris L. Klassy

Doris L. Klassy

Sep 22, 2010

Doris Lorraine Klassy went to be with her Lord unexpectedly on September 22, 2010. Doris was one of 10 children born to Helga and Albert Sherven. Born November 26, 1921 on a farm in Perry township, she married her high school sweetheart, Paul Klassy on June 15, 1941. Together they farmed in New Glarus where they raised their four children:...

Sharon Mae Tschudy-Ziegler

Sharon Mae Tschudy-Ziegler

Sep 18, 2010

Sharon Mae Tschudy-Ziegler, 68, of Monticello, WI died on Saturday, September 18, 2010 surrounded by her loving family at UW Hospital in Madison after a courageous battle with CREST syndrome. Sharon was born on September 18, 1942 in Monroe, the daughter of Oliver and Beatrice (Erickson) Hustad. She was raised on her family's farm on Hustad Valley Road, New Glarus...

James Patterson

James Patterson

Sep 14, 2010

James Richard Patterson, of W4304 Wirth Lane, Monticello was taken to his Lord's place for him at 6:40, Tuesday evening, September 14th. He passed peacefully at the HospiceCare, Inc. Center in Fitchburg which he had entered only the preceding day where he was expected to end his dignified struggle with lung and bone cancer that had only been diagnosed on...

Robin J. Roth

Robin J. Roth

Sep 3, 2010

Robin John Roth, age 50, of New Glarus passed away at his home on Friday, September 03, 2010. He was born on September 10, 1959 in Monroe, WI to his parents Robert and Joyce (Tschudy) Roth. Robin graduated from New Glarus High School and attended MATC in Madison. He had previously worked for the New Glarus Post as a photographer....

Steven Carl Greene

Steven Carl Greene

Aug 30, 2010

Steven Carl Greene, age 55, of New Glarus passed away on Monday, August 30, 2010 at HospiceCare, Inc. in Fitchburg. He was born on January 9, 1955 to his parents Robert and Grace (Snow) Greene in Bedford, IN. Steven graduated from Indiana University and worked as a sound specialist for many years in Indianapolis. On August 29, 1987 he was...

Belinda Ann Reuter

Belinda Ann Reuter

Aug 29, 2010

Belinda Ann Reuter, age 48, of Monticello passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2010 surrounded by her family. She was born on September 6, 1961 in Madison to her parents Robert and Beverly (Austin) Flanagan. Belinda graduated from Belleville High School in 1979. On October 4, 1980 she was united in marriage to Robin R. Reuter at Monticello, WI. Belinda...

Leona J. Huseth

Leona J. Huseth

Aug 17, 2010

Leona Huseth, age 95 of Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin passed away peacefully surrounded by her children at Ingleside Nursing Home in Mt. Horeb on August 17, 2010. She was born May 16, 1915 in Washington Township, Green County, Wisconsin, the daughter of Matt and Anna (Arnold) Marty. She was very proud of her Swiss heritage. Leona attended the Voegeli School. Leona...

Herbert J. Eichelkraut

Herbert J. Eichelkraut

Aug 8, 2010

Herbert J. Eichelkraut, age 83, was born on May 31, 1927 the son of Julius and Alice (Hefty) Eichelkraut. He was baptized and confirmed at the Swiss United Church of Christ. After graduation from Legler Valley School, he was engaged in farming with his father. In 1954 he entered the Army where he received his GED. After serving for 18...

Robert G. Ericksen

Robert G. Ericksen

Aug 7, 2010

Robert Ericksen peacefully passed away on Saturday, August 7th, at the New Glarus Home. Bob was an artist, photographer, bon vivant, and raconteur. He was born in Chicago on April 30, 1923, to George and Bertha "Bert" (Gunderson) Ericksen. He attended college in Lake Forest, Illinois, taking 4 years off during that time to serve in the US Navy during...

Duane J. Bollig

Duane J. Bollig

Jul 24, 2010

Duane J. Bollig, of Belleville, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on July 24, 2010, following a brief battle with liver cancer. He was born August 7, 1937, at St. Mary's Hospital, Madison, Wisconsin, to John and Helen (Sulland) Bollig. Duane attended West Dayton School and graduated from Belleville High School in 1955. On February 7, 1959,...

Sheldon D. Hollis

Sheldon D. Hollis

Jun 18, 2010

Sheldon D. Hollis, age 71, passed away on Friday, June 18, 2010 at UW-Hospital in Madison after a long battle with AML. He was born on August 14, 1938 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison to his parents Cloyce and Genevieve (Pernot) Hollis. Sheldon attended East Dayton School and graduated from Belleville High School in 1957. Following high school he...

Hans Walter Neuenschwander

Hans Walter Neuenschwander

Jun 16, 2010

Hans W. Neuenschwander, age 83, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 16, 2010, at HospiceCare, Inc., following a six-year battle with Alzheimer's. Hans was born on January 17, 1927 in Thun, Switzerland, the second of three sons to Hermine (Burkhardt) and Eduard Neuenschwander. Hans was raised on the family farm and lived in Switzerland until emigrating to...

Donald A. Schneider

Donald A. Schneider

May 29, 2010

Donald A. "Don/Donnie" Schneider Jr., age 63, of Belleville died Saturday, May 29, 2010 at one of his treasured spots the Belleville Fire Station of an apparent heart attack. He was born on March 20, 1947 to his parents Donald & Kathryn (Baumgartner) Schneider. Don graduated from Belleville High School in 1965, and then graduated from MATC in 1967...

Emma Kathryn Hershberger-Holland

Emma Kathryn Hershberger-Holland

May 21, 2010

Emma Kathryn (Hershberger) Holland, age 54, of Madison, WI died on May 21, 2010. She was born on November 30, 1955 at Plain City, OH to Eli M. and Elizabeth C. (Yoder) Hershberger. On October 4, 2003 she married David Holland, and lived in matrimony six years, seven months, and seventeen days. She worked at Kalscheur's and Miller's grocery stores...

Berniece T. Blumer

Berniece T. Blumer

May 18, 2010

Berniece T. Blumer age 89, of Middleton passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at her home. She was born on March 2, 1921 to her parents Oscar and Hilma (Simon) Haugen in Iowa County. Berniece graduated from the Arena High School in 1939. On September 22, 1941 she was united in marriage to Henry G. Blumer at the Mt....

Emma Disch

Emma Disch

May 15, 2010

Emma Disch, age 98, passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2010 at the Oregon Manor. She was born on December 27, 1911 to her parents John S. and Mary Rhyner in the Town of Brooklyn. Emma attended the Gill School. On December 25, 1937 she was united in marriage to Edwin O. Disch at the Swiss Reformed Church Parsonage in...

Richard James Iverson

Richard James Iverson

May 14, 2010

Richard James Iverson, age 87, of New Glarus passed away on Friday, May 14, 2010 at his home. He was born on October 19, 1922 in Daleyville, WI to his parents Carl and Anna (Helgeson) Iverson. He attended the Daleyville Grade School and graduated from Mt. Horeb High School. Richard served in the U.S. Army during WWII from December of...

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