Obituaries

Dec 28, 2024

Edward T. Jerome, age 80 of Belleville, WI passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side of complications of Parkinson's Disease on Saturday, December 28, 2024.  He was born May 6, 1944 in Manitowoc, WI to Willard and Donna Jerome and moved to Milwaukee as an infant.  He was a graduate of Milwaukee Riverside High...

Dec 23, 2024

Palmer W. "Ozzie" Buesser, age 75 passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024 at his home.  He was born on June 21, 1949 in Monroe, WI the son of Oswald and Olga (Schneider) Buesser.  Oz graduated from New Glarus High School in 1967.  He served in the United States Army Reserves from 1968 to 1974.  On November 28, 1970...

Dec 21, 2024

Tim McCarthy, age 67 of Madison and formerly Belleville, WI passed away on December 21, 2024.  He was born on December 7, 1957 the son of Joseph and Grace (Runzler) McCarthy.  Tim graduated from Bellville High School and worked as an auto mechanic at Belleville Auto and later Thorstad Chevrolet.  A gathering of remembrance will be held at 2...

Dec 18, 2024

Gerald "Jerry" Simerson, age 87 passed away on Wednesday December 18, 2024 at Cedar Crest in Janesville.  He was born on April 3, 1937 in Edgerton, WI the son of Morton Simerson, Sr. and Esther Smithback.  Jerry's mother died shortly after he was born and he was raised by his aunt and uncle Doris and Perry "Scut" Simerson.  Jerry...

Dec 17, 2024

Marly M. Tollefson, age 91 passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at SSM Health Saint Mary's Care Center in Madison.  She was born on July 21, 1933 in Portage, WI the daughter of Orrie and Pearl (Schmidt) Thurston.  Marly graduated from Portage High School in 1951 and then graduated from Madison Business College.  On July 18, 1953 she...

Dec 4, 2024

Charles "Chuck" Ingwell, age 80 passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at Agrace HospiceCare, Inc. in Fitchburg.  He was born on July 10, 1944 in Monroe, WI the son of Marshall and Claudine (Smedsrud) Ingwell.  Chuck graduated from New Glarus High School and continued his education at the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse and then earned a Master's Degree at...

Nov 20, 2024

Larry Gene Goecks, Age 81, of rural Blanchardville, passed away Nov 20, 2024 at UW Hospital surrounded by his loving family.  He was born Nov 1, 1943 in Monroe, Wis to Frederick and Gertrude (Burkhalter) Goecks.  Larry attended Plain View Country School and graduated from New Glarus High School in 1961. He was united in marriage to Arlene Duffy...

Nov 20, 2024

Robert M. Skogen, age 71, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at Meriter Hospital in Madison.  He was born on August 15, 1953 in Madison, WI the son of Amos and Lucille (Roth) Skogen, and grew up on the family farm.  Robert began his education in a one room school house, graduated from Mount Horeb High School in...

Nov 16, 2024

LaVerne E. Dohm, age 94 passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at his home with family at his side.  He was born on July 12, 1930 the son of Ferdinand and Leonora (Walch) Dohm.  LaVerne graduated from Sacred Heart School in Sun Prairie and he would then serve in the U.S. Army as a tank driver.  On September...

Nov 9, 2024

Ronald E. Aebly, age 81 of Verona, WI passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024.  He was born on November 3, 1943 the son of Fred and Iona (Helmeid) Aebly.  Ron graduated from New Glarus High School in 1961.  He served in the United States Army National Guard from 1966-1970.  On September 16, 1967 he was united in marriage...

Oct 27, 2024

Chris O'Dair of Prairie du Chien, WI passed away suddenly on October 27, 2024 of natural causes.

He leaves behind his beloved children Morgan, Lydia, and Gage O'Dair, mother Joyce Benoy, step-mother Julie O'Dair, sister Cheri (Mike) Ish, and brother Mike (Katie) O'Dair.  He is further survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Oct 25, 2024

Sharon A. Long, age 82 passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024.  She was born on March 20, 1942 the daughter of LaVerne and Lucille (Mulrine) Bollig.  Sharon graduated from Verona High School in 1960.  On June 28, 1961 she was united in marriage to Keith J. Long at St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Verona.  Sharon had worked at...

Oct 24, 2024

Allen V. Schuler, age 79 of New Glarus passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at his home.  He was born on December 23, 1944 the son of Vincent and Mary Juanita (Oates) Schuler.  Al left school to begin working, but was adopted into the Monticello High School Class '63.  On June 26, 1965 he was united in marriage...

Oct 22, 2024

Linda Kempfer-Disch, age 75 passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at UW Hospital in Madison, WI.  She was born on May 22, 1949 in Monroe, WI the daughter of Clifford and Viola (Altman) Kempfer.  Linda first married Gary Jelle and later married Willis Disch Jr. on June 21, 1969.  She had worked in the banking and insurance industries...

Oct 13, 2024

Elizabeth A. "Libby" Hanson, age 90 passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison.  She was born in Darlington, WI on May 2, 1934 the daughter of John and Edith (Shellito) Siegenthaler.  Libby grew up in Fayette and attended the Cook Country School and graduated from Darlington High School in 1952.  On May 2,...

Oct 12, 2024

James M. Babler, age 73, of Belleville died, Saturday, October 12, 2024 unexpectedly at his home.  He was born on July 30, 1951 to Ken "Smokey" and Janet (Buss) Babler.  Jim met the love of his life Ruth Lamberty and they were married on April 16, 1977.  Two children were born from their union, and they provided Jim with...

Oct 10, 2024

Robert (Bob) Sarbacker, 71, passed away on October 10, 2024, from a short, but courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma at Agrace Memory Care in Fitchburg, WI.  Bob was born July 31, 1953, to Esther and Joe Sarbacker in Madison, Wisconsin. Bob attended Verona High School, where he lettered in football, and graduated in 1972. He then went on to...

Oct 9, 2024

Robert Vincent Owen, passed away on October 9, 2024.  He was born in Madison Wisconsin to Vincent and Arlene (Anderson) Owen September 14th, 1955. After his mother's untimely death in 1958, he was welcomed with his brother Frank into the loving home of Wilfred and Elaine Lenz of Markesan, where he graduated from high school in 1973. His much...

Oct 5, 2024

Fr. Kenneth Klink, age 84 passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Agrace HospiceCare, Inc.  Ken was born on August 28 1940 the son of the late Marie (Heimerl) and Paul Klink, and grew up in Watertown, WI attending St. Bernard Grade School.  He attended St. Lawrence Seminary, Mt. Calvary; St. Francis Seminary, Milwaukee; and the Theological College...

Oct 5, 2024

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Chuck "Charles" Fahey passed away unexpectedly on October 5th, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and an unbreakable bond with his family. Chuck's life was centered around those he loved, and at the heart of it all was his beloved wife, Wendy. He never missed a chance to tell the...