OBITUARIES

James Arthur Thompson

James Arthur Thompson

Oct 6, 2026

James Arthur Thompson, 71 of Grayslake, Illinois passed away on October 6, 2026. Jim was born in Libertyville, Illinois on August 28, 1955 to Katharine Athey and Jeffery Alvin Thompson. He was a cherished and deeply loved husband, father, papa and friend; his presence will be profoundly missed.

Jim dedicated his life to his wife, four daughters and grandchildren. Whether you...

Thomas C. Quinn

Thomas C. Quinn

Oct 3, 2026

Thomas Clair Quinn, age 80, of Westfield, Wisconsin passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at home. He was born on June 18, 1946 in Racine, Wisconsin to Clair E. and Ellen V. (Christiansen) Quinn. Thomas was married to Nancy E. Daye on April 14, 1968. She has been the love of his life ever since high school when they...

Jo Ann Groskreutz

Jo Ann Groskreutz

Oct 3, 2026

Jo Ann Groskreutz, age 73, of Westfield, passed away on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026, peacefully with family by her side. She was born on December 19th, 1952, at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage, WI, to Eleanor (Schneider) and Jack Ingram.

Jo Ann graduated from Westfield High School in 1971 and attended MATC to become telephone operator. She completed part of her...

Randall "Randy" L. Hansen

Randall "Randy" L. Hansen

Oct 2, 2026

Randall "Randy" L. Hansen, age 82, of Westfield, Wisconsin, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2026.

Born on March 23, 1944, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Randy was the son of C. William Hansen and R. Marie Hansen. He graduated from Bradford High School in Kenosha and later earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Carthage College.

On August 7, 1965,...

Warren C. Zack

Warren C. Zack

Sep 15, 2026

Warren C. Zack, age 84 of Westfield, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King. He was born on May 3, 1942 in Chicago, IL to Warren E. and Oda (Vagtborg) Zack.

Warren served in the United States Navy.

Warren is survived by his wife, Jean; sister, Nancy; nieces; a nephew; great nieces and nephews...

Nora Winkels

Nora Winkels

Sep 7, 2026

Nora Jean Winkels, aged 24 years, passed away unexpectantly on Monday, September 7, 2026 in Milwaukee, WI. She was born in Texas on March 22, 2002 and raised in Minnesota before moving to Wisconsin.

She was deeply loved by her mother, Robin Winkels; her father, Michael Winkels; brother, Jarod Winkels; and sisters, Michelle Chamberlin and Holly Bollinger.

Nora had a bright spirit...

Amy Elizabeth Thalacker

Amy Elizabeth Thalacker

Sep 6, 2026

Amy Elizabeth Thalacker, age 70 of Westfield, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2026.

Amy was born to James and Marion Deadrick on September 25, 1955 in Wadsworth, IL. After losing her father at the age of nine Amy was given her first pony, Red, and the bond she developed with him led to a lifelong love of horses. She spent...

Kay E. Taschwer

Kay E. Taschwer

Aug 31, 2026

Kay E. Taschwer age 86, died peacefully on Monday, August 31, 2026 of Alzheimer’s Disease. We believe that she is reunited with the love of her life, and husband of 48 years, Tommy Taschwer. Tommy died 19 years ago and Kay was never the same. We hope they are catching up on life and enjoying a golf game followed by...

Joseph Shane O'Kroley

Joseph Shane O'Kroley

Aug 23, 2026

Joseph Shane O’Kroley, age 62 of Montello, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026 at his home. He was born on February 13, 1964 in Madison to Larry and Donna (Shields) O’Kroley.

Joe worked for 30 years with Dane County. He started in food service then as a janitor then finally as a lead janitor. He also served as a union...

Sophie Mary Szymanski

Sophie Mary Szymanski

Aug 20, 2026

It is with cherished memories that we announce the peaceful passing of Sophie Mary Szymanski (nee Haickawicz) at the Fair View Nursing Home in Mauston, Wisconsin. Born on August 29, 1931, in Chicago, Illinois. Sophie has spent the last forty years of her life in Wisconsin where she graced us with her spirited wit for 95 years.

Sophie was predeceased by...

Dennis Briese

Dennis Briese

Aug 9, 2026

Dennis Briese, age 84 of West Budsin, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, August 9, 2026 at his home. He was born on July 11, 1942 in Westfield to Darwin and Elda (Schrank) Briese.

Dennis is survived by his wife, Karlene; five children, Lori, Jerry, John, Brenda and Joe; nine grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; two sisters, Darlene...

Alan J. Neubauer

Alan J. Neubauer

Jul 31, 2026

Alan J. Neubauer passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026 at his rural Westfield, Wisconsin home at the age of 68 years. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on April 18, 1958 to parents Lester and Shirley (Ninke) Neubauer.

The family moved to the Westfield area where Alan attended the Westfield High School. He was a member of the graduating class...

Wayne J. Story

Wayne J. Story

Jul 29, 2026

Wayne J. Story, age 75 of Oxford, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at his home. He was born on March 2, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois to Ben and Aileen (Sinnott) Story.

Honoring Wayne’s wishes, no service will be held.

Please take a moment to view the online Guestbook. Send your condolences or share a memory of Wayne with his...

John J. Duesterhoeft

John J. Duesterhoeft

Jul 26, 2026

John Julius Duesterhoeft of Westfield, Wisconsin, was born on October 4, 1931 in the township of Montello, Marquette County, Wisconsin, the son of the late George and Elizabeth (Hoeft) Duesterhoeft.

John was baptized into the Christian faith on October 18, 1931. He was confirmed on December 2, 1945. He married Caroline Henke on June 29, 1958 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in...

Shane Michael Kranz

Shane Michael Kranz

Jul 25, 2026

Shane Michael Kranz, age 28 of Westfield, passed away following an illness on Saturday, July 25, 2026 in his home. He was born on December 28, 1997 in Madison to Tim and Kathlena Kranz. He was someone who truly loved the outdoors, cherished his friends, and had a passion for cars and guns. His spirit and enthusiasm touched everyone who...

Lee H. Acker

Lee H. Acker

Jul 23, 2026

Lee H. Acker, age 85 of Town of Harris, passed away suddenly from complications during a medical procedure on Thursday, July 23, 2026 at UW Hospital in Madison. He was born on March 23, 1941 in Milwaukee to Harold and Fern (Jaeschke) Acker.

Lee was a member of the American Legion and Westfield VFW, where he proudly served as the chaplain...

Louis E. Rudolph Jr.

Louis E. Rudolph Jr.

Jul 6, 2026

Louis E. Rudolph Jr., 59, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026 in North Dakota, surrounded by the love of his family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on March 9, 1967, in Burlington, Wisconsin, to Dianne and Louis Rudolph, Sr.

Louis graduated from Westfield High School with the Class of 1985. In June 1986, he began his...

Raymond Joseph Rudolph

Raymond Joseph Rudolph

Jun 23, 2026

Raymond Joseph Rudolph, age 85 of Westfield, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, WI. He was born on February 6, 1941 in Chicago, IL to Joseph and Rose (Zvokel) Rudolph. Ray served in the U.S. Army for two years. He married Jo Ann (Gallenberg) Devine on May 17, 1995. Ray worked for Sears in...

John M. Logic

John M. Logic

Jun 10, 2026

John M. Logic, age 77 of Oxford, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at his home. He was born on July 2, 1948 in South Milwaukee to George and Josephine “Josie” Logic. John graduated from South Milwaukee High School and worked as a heavy machine operator/mechanic for Bane-Nelson, Inc and IUOE Local 139.

John enjoyed spending time with his wife,...

Steven Scott Janke

Steven Scott Janke

May 31, 2026

Steven Scott Janke, age 48 of Westfield, died in a car accident on Sunday afternoon, 31 May 2026.

Steve was born on 1 August 1977 to Alyson (Schlobohm) and Terry Janke of rural Westfield. He attended school in Westfield, graduating in 1995. He loved sports and played football, basketball and baseball on high school and village teams. He enlisted in the...