Lawrence “Bud” McTier, age 84 of Endeavor, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Meriter Hospital in Madison.  He was born on April 6, 1936 in the Town of Moundville, Wisconsin to Frank and Nellie (Dorman) McTier.  Bud graduated from Portage High School in 1955.  He proudly served his country in the United State Marine Corps.  Bud married Lela “Lee” Perry on October 16, 1966 in Waukegan, IL.  He worked at Rock Contractors for 35...

Margaret E. (Daye) Bittelman, age 81 of Westfield, went to her eternal home to be with her Lord and Savior after a year-long battle with cancer on Thursday April 1, 2021. She passed very peacefully at the Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Margaret was born November 29, 1939 in Wautoma, WI to Albert and Martha (Groskreutz) Pomplun. She graduated from Wautoma H.S. in 1957. In 1960, she married the love of her life, David D. Daye at Trinity Lutheran Church in Wautoma. Margaret worked...

Dorothy “Dotty” A. Venters Miller, age 85, formerly of Lake Geneva, went to be with God on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Harris Villa Assisted Living in Westfield, surrounded by family.  Dorothy has left behind a large family including the love of her life for 68 years, Ken; three daughters,  Betty Bryant of Westfield, WI, June (Ed Perez) of San Diego, CA, Stacy (Dave Goralski) of Lake Geneva, WI; ten grandchildren, Valerie Karcher (Bob Taylor), Rachel (Mike) Fritsche,...

Frances Lorraine Demke, age 94 of Plover, WI, formerly of Westfield, WI, passed away on Monday March 29, 2021 at Ascension St. Michael’s Hospital in Stevens Point, WI.  Fran was born on July 7, 1926 to Henry and Anna (Pilot) Moutoux in Chicago, IL.  She was their third child and only daughter.  She graduated from Austin High School in 1944 and worked as a medical technologist at Loyola Medical School where she met Robert Demke, a medical student.  They were married...

Jo Ann Janke, age 73 of Westfield, passed away peacefully in her sleep with family by her side on Monday, March 22, 2021 at her home.  She was born on March 27, 1947 in Wisconsin Rapids, daughter of the late Joe and Marie (Mroz) Kwasigroch.  Jo Ann graduated from Assumption High School in 1965.  She enjoyed working at Power Packer in Westfield for 27 years, retiring in 2015.  Jo Ann married her best friend, Dick on October 25, 1980 and they enjoyed 40 years of a wonderful...

  Joseph “Jay” John Anderson, age 49 of Montello, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 20, 2021.  He was born on July 6, 1971 in Harvard, IL to Joseph Anderson and Denise Laskiewicz.  Jay graduated from Harvard High School in 1989.  He married Becky Amherdt on June 24, 1995 in Crystal Lake, IL.  He worked as a drywall finisher most of his life working alongside his dad and brothers at their company he helped start, Anderson Brothers Drywall. ...

Patrick Scott Hopkins, age 60 of Westfield, found eternal peace after living courageously with cancer for the past four months on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at UW Hospital in Madison.  He was born on March 17, 1960 in Madison to Lloyd Hopkins and Mary (Graham) Haugaard.  Pat met the love of his life, Kelly Street in 1995.  He was a passionate motocross rider, avid trout fisherman, dedicated family man, hardworking role model, loving friend and wonderful storyteller.  Pat...

Glenn Robert Kemnitz Jr., age 60 of Westfield, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at UW Hospital in Madison.  He was born on March 28, 1960 in Portage to Glenn Sr. and Suzanne (Jandos) Kemnitz.  Glenn married Tami (Stoudt) Stariha on July 16, 2005 in Westfield.  He worked on the family farm in the Town of Springfield all of his life.  Glenn was passionate about helping families and his community, which led him to get involved in CAP Services and Head Start of...

Gerald G. Willms, age 81 of Harrisville, WI passed away Friday, March 5th, 2021 at his home.  He was born March 30, 1939 on the family farm in Caledonia, WI.  He was the 6th of 8 Children to Lester & Leona (Wolter) Willms.  Gerald married the love of his life, Judith Fregien, June 20, 1959 and were blessed with five children. Gerald spent his early years attending Trinity Lutheran Church & School in Caledonia, where he was baptized, confirmed and married.  Gerald...

Erik William Dreher, age 53 of Montello, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at his home.  He was born on December 4, 1967 in Libertyville, IL to Robert Sr. and Sandra (Rydberg) Dreher. Erik as a boy always loved to be a part of the conversation in the corner listening instead of playing. When he was young, he loved to crash the party with a good old fashion streaking. Erik was considered his father’s shadow and his mother was his best...