Marion H. DeWitt, age of 88 of Montello stepped into paradise on April 25, 2020 at Oak Park Place in Baraboo.  Surrounded by the love and prayers of family and friends, she gently and joyfully joined Jesus, reunited with her husband, Bruce, and was welcomed by the many people she had loved while on Earth. Marion was born September 27, 1931 to Roland and Josephine Bischel (Tandberg) in Chippewa Falls, WI. She attended Notre Dame grade school and McDonnell High School.  Seeking her...

Aurea Mayor Mercurio Burgess, age 71, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Wednesday, June 10th, 2020 in Sta. Cruz, Zambales, Philippines. Aurea was born on August 24th, 1948 to Fernando and Rosa Delema (Mayor) Mercurio in Sta. Cruz, Zambales, Philippines. She was a hard working woman who was determined to make a better life for herself and her family. Aurea traveled abroad working as a nanny for many families in Taiwan, Saipan, Guam, Canada, Seattle, and Washington DC. In...

Derk LeRoy Rodger, age 57 of Westfield, passed away unexpectedly surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at UW Hospital in Madison.  He was born on May 27, 1963 in Portage to Ronald and Melba (Nelson) Rodger. Derk was retired from FCI Oxford where he served for 25 years finishing his career as a Safety Manager. He was a giving man, and would give his shirt off of his back for anyone. This mindset drove him to volunteer as an EMT and fire fighter for many years, and...

Robert “Bob” E. Schrank, age 82 of Montello, WI, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 15th, 2020 at Harris Villa Assisted Living in Westfield. He was born February 1st, 1938 to Albert and Irene (Mike) Schrank in Richford. Robert was baptized February 13th, 1938 and confirmed July 6th, 1952 at the Lutheran Church in Richford. On November 14th, 1964, he was united in marriage to Mary Lou Twachtman. Bob started working at Westfield Milling as a ground man and trained to become a...

Leila Elizabeth Brainard Kirchoff, age 99 of Colby, formerly of Oxford, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at the Colonial Center in Colby. She was born on May 2, 1921 in Emporia, Kansas to Clifton Brainard and Pearl Regenold Brainard. Leila lived a long and happy life. The oldest of 12 children. She did not attend high school as she helped out with her siblings. Leila worked at Douglas Aircraft Factory, during WWII, where she helped to build airplanes. She returned to her hometown,...

Todd J. Leslie, age 58 of Westfield, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at his residence.  He was born on October 6, 1961 in Milwaukee to Roger and Barbara (Lipscomb) Leslie.  Todd graduated from Custer High School.  He loved fishing, carpentry work and the country living of Westfield. Survivors include his parents, Barbara and Randy Fredricks and Roger and Lois Leslie; sister, Christine (Jim) Oehler; two brothers, Jeff and Steven Leslie; three...

Suzy Yvonne Winkelman, age 49 of Westfield, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 8, 2020 at Lakeview at Mill Pond CBRF in Westfield. Suzy was born on July 30, 1970 in Woodstock, Illinois; the third child of Lynn and Christa Winkelman. Suzy moved from Woodstock as a young child. She was a student in the Special Education program for Westfield Schools from the age of 5 through 21. Suzy loved school. During her childhood years, she participated in the Special Olympics, attended...

Lila E. Manthey, age 92 of Westfield, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage.  She was born on September 4, 1927 in the Town of Shields, WI to Edward and Elsie (Briese) Wegenke.  Lila married Edward L. Manthey on October 17, 1948 in Montello.  She worked on the family farm in the Town of Springfield for many years prior to retiring and moving to Westfield in 1987.  Lila was an active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in...

James George Hamilton, age 83, stepped into paradise after a battle with lung cancer, on Tuesday, May 26th, at his home, in Westfield, WI.  Surrounded by the love and prayers of his family and friends, he gently and joyfully joined Jesus and was welcomed by the many people he had loved while on earth.   James was born at Divine Savior Hospital on August 28, 1936 during one of the hottest summers on record, to Bruce and Lorinda (Scheible) Hamilton.  James lived near...

Vernon “Pete” James Petersdorff, age 84 of Harrisville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison.  He was born on March 27, 1936 in Milwaukee to Alfred and Anna Petersdorff.  Pete was a book binder by trade and owned and operated Dorff II in Harrisville for many years.  He loved his family, his church, sports and people. Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Pauline; one daughter, Sharon...