OBITUARIES

Thomas M. Staudenmayer

Thomas M. Staudenmayer

Nov 27, 2025

Thomas M. Staudenmayer, age 71 of Oxford, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025 at his home. He was born on April 15, 1954 in Portage to Robert and Carol (Nehls) Staudenmayer.

Tom is survived by his longtime companion, Martha Clark, Oxford; sister, Julie Ziehmke, Portage and niece, Erin (Loren) Pahl, Winneconne. He was preceded in death by his parents and...

Ardelle N. Tate

Ardelle N. Tate

Nov 26, 2025

Ardelle N. Tate, age 91 of Wisconsin Rapids/Hancock (Fish Lake), passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at Arborview Court in Wisconsin Rapids. She was born on November 2, 1934 in Stevens Point to Stanley and Mary (Skibicki) Sobczak.

A complete obituary will appear as soon as it becomes available.

According to Ardelle’s wishes, no service will be held.

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Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Greiner

Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Greiner

Nov 23, 2025

Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Greiner, age 83 of Westfield, passed away at SSM Health Hospice House in Baraboo, Wisconsin on Sunday, November 23, 2025.

Betty was born June 12, 1942, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, daughter to the late Herman and Hilda (Ottenbacher) Ertl and, shortly thereafter, sister to beloved younger brother, Gerry, with whom she shared her birthdate.

An accomplished woman of her time,...

Diana L. Renfro

Diana L. Renfro

Nov 17, 2025

Diana L. Renfro, age 68 of Westfield, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 17, 2025. Diana was born on August 14, 1957. She and her husband, the love of her life Dan were married for 48 years. They raised two children, Adam and Sarah and Diana worked 20+ years as a Dental Assistant. Diana and her husband Dan moved to...

Karen J. Morgan

Karen J. Morgan

Nov 3, 2025

Karen J. Morgan, age 56 of Grand Marsh, passed away following a recent diagnosis with cancer on Monday, November 3, 2025 at UW Hospital in Madison. She was born on April 5, 1969 in Waukesha to Wade and Shirley (Rinehart) Merryfield. Karen met Daena Morgan in 1987 and it was love at first sight. They married on March 16, 1991....

Kim Behnke Williams

Kim Behnke Williams

Nov 1, 2025

Kim Behnke Williams, age 68 of Westfield, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at his home. He was born on March 11, 1957 in Brown Deer, WI to Earl and Eleanor (Behnke) Williams. Kim was a veteran who proudly served his country.

A celebration for Kim will be held at a later date.

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Magdalene "Trudy" Roseanne Anderson

Magdalene "Trudy" Roseanne Anderson

Oct 29, 2025

Magdalene Roseanne Anderson (known by many as Trudy), age 73, of Wild Rose, WI passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 with her daughters by her side. She was born in Marquette County, WI on May 20, 1952 to William and Amanda Barron. She was raised in Montello, WI by her aunt Flora and uncle Irvin Krueger whom she...

James Arthur Thays

James Arthur Thays

Oct 22, 2025

James Arthur Thays, 82, of Harrisville, Wisconsin, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.

Jim was born on September 25, 1943, the son of Shirley and Art Thays. He attended Layton School of Art and UW-Milwaukee. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. After a medical discharge from the Navy, he became a medical photographer...

Frances "Fran" Grace Nesbit

Frances "Fran" Grace Nesbit

Oct 7, 2025

Frances “Fran” Grace Nesbit, age 89 of Stoughton/Oxford, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. She was born on August 11, 1936 in Stoughton to James and Myrinda (Thompson) Obrecht. Fran graduated from Stoughton High School in 1954. She married Richard Nesbit on September 11, 1954 in Stoughton. As she was raising her own children, Fran provided in home...

David George Druce

David George Druce

Oct 3, 2025

David George Druce, age 90, of Portage, Wisconsin, formerly of Westfield, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, October 3, 2025.

David was born on March 23, 1935, in Waukegan, Illinois, the son of George and Gladys (Turner) Druce. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Upon returning home, David moved to Westfield,...

Florene E. Christiansen

Florene E. Christiansen

Sep 28, 2025

It is with great sadness our mother, grandmother, and great grandmother Florene (Flo/Chris) Christiansen, age 97 of Westfield, formerly of Kiel, passed away Sunday, September 28, 2025.

She was born Florene Ellen Prowse July 10th, 1928 in Three Rivers, Michigan. Part of a large family with 7 other siblings, she was the last surviving member of her brothers and sisters. Sadly...

Phillip Roy Holly

Phillip Roy Holly

Sep 22, 2025

Phillip Roy Holly, age 81 of Westfield, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 22, 2025 at Lily Meadows Assisted Living in Westfield. He was born on August 22, 1944, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Dr. Roy and Cynthia (Phillips) Holly. Phil graduated from Westside High School in Omaha, Nebraska in 1962. He furthered his education at the University of Nebraska in...

Carl "Bill" King

Carl "Bill" King

Sep 20, 2025

Carl “Bill” King, age 84 of Ripon, formerly of Westfield (Lawrence Lake) passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 20, 2025 while on vacation in Las Vegas, NV. He was born on April 16, 1941 in Boston, Massachusetts to John and Florence (Rush) King. Bill married Barbara Heintz on August 19, 2017 at Tall Pines Resort on Lawrence Lake. He loved...

Steve Dolgner

Steve Dolgner

Sep 20, 2025

Steve Dolgner, age 51 of Westfield, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at home. He was born on January 5, 1974 in Beaver Dam to Ken and Sandy (Dreier) Dolgner. Steve married Andrea Ekkebus on April 2, 1994 in Green Lake, WI. He has worked for Elite Marble in Montello for over 30 years. Steve was an avid hunter...

Durwin Smith

Durwin Smith

Sep 16, 2025

It is with deep respect and loving remembrance that we announce the peaceful passing of Durwin Smith, a proud World War II veteran, carpenter, and lifelong farmer, who departed this life on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at the age of 102.

Durwin was born in Oxford, Wisconsin, to Robert and Lydia (Gerbitz) Smith. He answered the call of duty during one...

David John Korah

David John Korah

Sep 12, 2025

David J. Korah, 88, of Westfield, WI, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025, at home in his favorite chair.

He was born on November 22, 1936, in Rockford, IL, to Oscar and Helen Korah. Dave was a scrappy boy, always into some kind of mischief throughout his childhood.

He served in the U.S. Army for four years, part of that time...

Bernice Susan Mittelstedt

Bernice Susan Mittelstedt

Sep 11, 2025

Bernice Susan Mittelstedt (Borzick) age 98 of Harrisville WI, died on Thursday, September 11, 2025. She was born on February 26, 1927 in Harrisville, the youngest of 12 children, a daughter of the late Frank and Rose Borzick. Bernice married Edward E. Mittelstedt on October 17, 1953 in Princeton, WI.

Bernice graduated from Westfield High School in June of 1944. She...

Gordon Krueger

Gordon Krueger

Sep 2, 2025

Gordon Krueger, age 85, of Montello, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at his home on September 2, 2025, with his loving wife, Denise, by his side.

Born on August 16, 1940, Gordon lived a life defined by hard work, humility, and quiet strength. For many years, he worked both as a dairy farmer and as a union plumber-tending to his cattle before...

Donna Jean Hyames

Donna Jean Hyames

Aug 16, 2025

Donna Jean Hyames (nee Gray), age 90 of Westfield, found eternal peace on Saturday, August 16, 2025. She was born on May 1, 1935 in Endeavor, daughter of the late John and Marjorie (Scholes) Gray. She graduated from Westfield High School in 1953. After a year in Chicago, Donna came back to Wisconsin to marry Dale E. Hyames on July...

Dorothy I. Mularkey

Dorothy I. Mularkey

Aug 4, 2025

Dorothy I. Mularkey, 95, of Westfield, died on Monday, August 4th, 2025, at Lily Meadows Assisted Living in Westfield.

She was born on April 21, 1930 in Westfield where she was raised and eventually returned to conclude her life’s journey. In her later years, she spent her days alongside the love of her life and best friend—dancing, playing cards, enjoying Frannie...