Obituaries

Jun 21, 2024

Stuart C. Glover,82, of Monticello, passed away peacefully June 21, 2024 at the Monroe Hospice House.  Stuart was born on April 2, 1942, in Detroit Michigan, the son of Francis Henry and Mabel (Ruff) Glover.  He grew up in the Hazel Park and Ferndale suburbs of Detroit and graduated from Ferndale High School in 1960.

Stuart then...

Jun 19, 2024

Bill Kernen, age 66 died unexpectedly at his home in Belleville on Wednesday, June 19, 2024.  He was born on January 9, 1958 at St. Clare Hospital in Monroe, WI to his parents Clarence and Phyllis (Crawford) Kernen.  Bill grew up in rural New Glarus on the family farm at the corner of Farmer's Grove Rd. and County J.  ...

Jun 2, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Arlin "Ralph" Wayne Urfer announce his passing at the age of 76. He passed away on June 2, 2024 at the New Glarus Nursing Home after a courageous battle with vascular dementia.  Arlin was born on November 4, 1947, to Marjorie (Storkson) and Edward Urfer in Richland Center, WI.  Arlin...

May 30, 2024

Rachel Ann Gust was received into the Lord's hands Thursday, May 30.  Rachel was born June 21, 1931 to Herbert Edward and Lu Ella (Severson) Gust.   The Diefendorf family of Uncle Ed, Aunt Emma, and Cousin Oscar played a special role in her life.  Rachel was a cheerleader, clarinet player and in various clubs until she graduated from Verona...

May 27, 2024

Kenneth "Kenny" Edwin Blum passed away at home on May 27, 2024. He was born in Monroe, WI on July 29, 1938 to John and Alma Blum and joined two siblings at home on the farm in York Township. He attended New Glarus High School and then started working at the Kubly Garage. He bought the Citi Service gas...

May 26, 2024

Jean Marie Burns, age 90, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024 at Agrace HospiceCare, Inc. in Fitchburg.  She was born on October 25, 1933 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison the daughter of Arthur and Lila (Reddeman) Mack, Sr.  Jean grew up in Lodi, WI and graduated from Lodi High School.  On January 15, 1955 she was united...

May 22, 2024

Donald Luchsinger, age 82, of Monticello WI passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at SSM Health Hospice House.  He was born March 19, 1942 at St. Clare Hospital in Monroe the son of Raymond and Freida (Gempler). He graduated from Monticello High School. On October 6th, 1962, he was united in marriage to Patricia Dorney at the...

May 19, 2024

Wayne Henry Ruppert passed away on Sunday May 19, 2024, at SSM St Mary's Hospital in Madison. He was born on April 24, 1936, to Henry & Orilla (Kaster) Ruppert. He attended East Dayton Elementary School and graduated from Belleville High School Class of 1954.

Wayne worked for Pyramid Motors/Ahrens Cadillac for 50 years. He retired and...

May 16, 2024

Moony Klitzke, age 26 passed away on May 16, 2024 in Janesville.  He was born on December 17, 1997 in Mongolia.  Moony emigrated to the United States with his mother when he was younger and would grow up in Monticello, WI and he graduated from Monticello High School in 2014.  He then continued his education at the University of...

May 16, 2024

Walter "Wally" E. Vollenweider, age 80, of Munising, MI died on Thursday morning, May 16, 2024 under the loving care of his family and North Woods Hospice.  He was born on May 22, 1943 in Monroe, Wisconsin, to the late Henry and Matilda Ann (Marty) Vollenweider.  Wally graduated from Verona High School in 1961.  As a young adult he...

May 14, 2024

Victor Babler, age 88 passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at the New Glarus Home.  He was born on October 26, 1935 the son of Lloyd and Minnie (Heller) Babler.  Vic graduated from New Glarus High School in 1953.  After graduation he worked at Pet Milk in Belleville until its closure in 1969.  He then worked for the...

Apr 30, 2024

Dorothy I. Hustad, age 100 passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at the New Glarus Home.  She was born on September 23, 1923 in Klevenville, WI the daughter of Stanley and Ella (Sponem) Hamilton.  Dorothy graduated from Verona High School.  On May 28, 1943 she was united in marriage to Donald Hustad.  Dorothy was first a farm wife...

Apr 21, 2024

Gail Ann Grimm, age 73 passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at her home in Monroe.  She was born on July 14, 1950 a daughter of Melvin and Vera (Forderbrueck) Grimm.  Gail grew up in the Brooklyn area and then as a teenager her family moved to New Glarus where she graduated from New Glarus High School in...

Apr 20, 2024

Richard M. Weber, age 74 passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at his home.  He was born on May 14, 1949 the son of Melvin and Eunice (Zobrist) Weber in Highland, IL.  Richard graduated from Janesville Parker High School in 1967, and entered into service in the United States Army in May of 1968 and served until his...

Apr 19, 2024

Carol Lee Crandall Holmes, age 83, of New Glarus, WI passed away on Friday, April 19 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL. She was born on February 17, 1941 in Freeport, IL, the daughter of Leland and Edith (Brewer) Crandall. Carol grew up in Winslow, where her father owned several small agriculture-serving businesses. The family at...

Apr 19, 2024

Barbara Jean Smith, age 74 passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024 at UW-Hospital in Madison.  She was born on January 1, 1950 the daughter of William and Ethel (Grunnet) Smith at Madison General Hospital.  Barbara lived a challenging life due to her disabilities.

She is survived by her brothers Bruce (Ellen) Smith, William (Mary) Smith, and...

Apr 18, 2024

Arnold R. Rufener, age 100 passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at his home.  He was born on September 19, 1923 in the Town of Sylvester in Green County, WI the son of Jacob and Elise (Janzi) Rufener.  Arnold served in the United States Army during the Korean War.  On June 25, 1949 he was united in marriage...

Apr 17, 2024

Marian J. Hustad passed away at the Monroe Hospital on April 17th surrounded by her loving family. The second of four children, she was born on August 19, 1929 at her family's rural New Glarus farm to Henry and Martha (Hanson) Elmer.  She attended New Glarus schools and then continued on to help with the family farm.  She also...

Apr 17, 2024

Surrounded by his loving family, Ian Campbell passed away at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg on April 17, 2024 after a courageous 14-month long battle with brain cancer.  Ian was born on June 4, 1945 in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England to Charles and Isabel (Peg) Campbell.  He grew up in the Belleville area. He attended Belleville area schools and graduated...

Apr 11, 2024

Fredrick Allen Nicholas (Nick) George was born to William and Pauline George in Moline, Il.  He graduated from Moline High School.  His mom and dad divorce later.  Nick and his mom moved to Galesburg Ill.  Nick was very active into the Assembly Of God Church where he was the Leader of the Royal Rangers Christian Boy Scout Troop