Gertrude “Gertie” Davey, age 90 of Westfield, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at her home.  She was born on January 22, 1929 in Buffalo, NY to Raymond and Eleanor (Short) Sargent.  Gertie spent her childhood in Newburyport, Massachusetts.  She married Benjamin Davey on July 27, 1957 in Newburyport. Together they moved and made their home in Westfield.  Gertie enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great...

Kristyn Marie Blazich, age 43 of Westfield, passed away suddenly but peacefully on Friday, November 1, 2019 at her home.  She was born on May 23, 1976 in Madison.  Kristyn graduated from Madison Memorial High School and went on to earn a degree as a Graduate Gemologist from GIA.  She married Michael Blazich on October 3, 1998 in DeForest.  Kristyn worked for Ausman Jewelers and TQ Diamonds as a gemologist and jewelry designer.  She loved her family and enjoyed...

David J. Whipple, age 75 of Montello, passed away following a brief illness on Monday, October 28, 2019 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage.  He was born on March 21, 1944 in Sturgeon Bay, WI to John and Clara (Oberer) Whipple.  David spent most of his working career as a truck driver.  He enjoyed watching old black and white movies and spending time with his beloved cat, Cookie.  David was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Packwaukee. Survivors include...

Mary “Mary Jo” Joanne Rickel (Snow), age 81, of Westfield, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with lung cancer on Thursday, October 24, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 17, 1938 to Elmer and Dorothy (Bean) Snow in Mountain, Wisconsin.  Mary Jo graduated from Oconto Falls High School.  She moved to Milwaukee and worked at WTMJ, until she met and married George “Rick” Joseph Rickel on July 16, 1959. Together they...

Robert (Bob) H. Fenske passed away in Oxford, Wisconsin on October 17, 2019, at the age of 87. Born and raised in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, Bob earned his Bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and a Master of Science in History and a Ph.D in Higher Education from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He worked for the Bureau of Institutional Research at the University of Minnesota; for the Illinois State Board of Higher Education; and served as Director of the Research...

Eileen R. Ellis, age 58 of Montello, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 11, 2019 at the Montello Care Center.  She was born on May 8, 1961 in Marion, Ohio to Robert and Glenna (Wetmore) Ellis.  Eileen spent her childhood in Indiana with her family and moved to Wisconsin as an adult with her parents.  She was a happy and active person who enjoyed life and everyone that she met.   Eileen also enjoyed living at Catholic Charities Group Home and working at Diverse...

Ervin Edwin Streich, age 92 of Montello, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at ThedaCare Medical Center in Berlin.  He was born on the family homestead on September 4, 1927 in the Town of Shields, son of the late Julius and Emma (Eichstaedt) Streich.  Erv proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War.  He married Lucille Juhnke on June 20, 1953 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Newton.  Erv worked alongside his wife on the...

Grace A. Thalacker, age 91, of Montello, died peacefully on Friday, October 4, 2019.  Grace was born April 2, 1928, to John M and Mildred Butterfield Johnson in Briggsville, Wisconsin.  She graduated from Endeavor High School in 1946 and married Tunes Thalacker in the same year.  Grace and Tunes started Lakeside Farm Implements in 1947, which is still in operation today.  While successfully raising seven children, Grace earned a two-year degree from Wautoma Teachers...

Arthur Joseph Albright, age 77 of Montello, formerly of Madison, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 25, 2019.  He was born on August 9, 1942 in Madison to Robert and Grace (Moran) Albright.  Art married Marcia Matney on January 17, 1970.  He served on the Madison Fire Department for 30 years, retiring as Assistant Chief.  In his retirement, Art was a member of the Harris Volunteer Fire Department, Harrisville Lions Club, and Knights of Columbus Council 4774 in...

Jacqueline “Jackie” M. Bean, age 92 of Westfield, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at her home.  She was born on February 16, 1927 in Grand Marsh, WI to James and Alice (Atkins) Morgan.  She married Walter Bean on August 15, 1964 in Milwaukee.  Jackie worked as a registered nurse her whole life, retiring at the age of 78.  She enjoyed gardening and loved spending time with her family. Survivors include her three children, Kim...