Nancy Ann (Tyree) Becker, age 83 of Westfield, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 20, 2018 at Harris Villa Assisted Living.  Nancy was born June 2, 1935 to Daniel & Lorraine in Antigo, WI.  She grew up in Racine and college in Whitewater earning her teaching credentials.  She married Robert (Bob) Becker on August 24, 1957 and they had four children.  Nancy was a school teacher and Principal and went on to be a substitute teacher for several years.  When they...

Bernie C. Fritz Sr., age 77 of Westfield, passed away on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at UW Hospital in Madison. Funeral arrangements are pending at this time.  A complete obituary will appear as soon as it becomes available. Please take a moment to view the online guestbook.  Send your condolences or share a memory of Bernie with his family & friends.

Gordon S. Sybell, age 84 of Westfield, passed away on Friday, July 13, 2018 at his home.  He was born on August 15, 1933 in Westfield to Charles August and Mildred Etta (Walsh) Sybell. Funeral arrangements are pending at this time.  A complete obituary will appear as soon as it becomes available. Please take a moment to view the online guestbook.  Send your condolences or share a memory of Gordon with his family & friends.    

Thomas E. Giese, age 81 of Harrisville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 8, 2018 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage.  He was born on October 26, 1936 in Harrisville to George and Louise (Miller) Giese.  Tom married Rita (Connolly) Fravel on November 26, 1983.  He was a hard worker and always had to keep busy.  Tom was still working until recently, driving truck for Jaster’s Ag-Supply.  He enjoyed making things out of wood and he made something for each...

Deborah L. Billington, age 56 of Westfield, passed away on Monday, July 2, 2018 at her home.  She was born on March 21, 1962 in Elgin, Illinois to John Jr. and Shirley (Biesterfeld) Shirley.  Survivors include her two children, Joe Harjung and Christina Shirley; five loving grandchildren and one great grandson; her parents, John and Shirley Shirley; one sister, Jenny (Todd) Virch and their children, Chris (Jen), Jessica (Nick) Thomas and Sara (Evan); one brother, John (Quinn)...

Willard E. Buchholz, age 99, of Westfield, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at Silver Lake Manor in Wautoma, WI. Willard was born on July 14, 1918 as one of four children to Gustav and Mae (Luedtke) Buchholz.  Willard grew up on a farm on the Mecan River near Montello.  He spent the remainder of his life (except for the first year of his marriage) on his farm on Dakota Avenue in Marquette County.  He was born and raised in a generation where you...

E. Gene Kohnke, age 80 of Westfield, was called home on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at her residence. Evangeline Gene (Grimm) was born on January 12, 1938 in Wautoma, WI, the second daughter of Elver G. and Kathleen E. (Good) Grimm. On May 24, 1958 she was united in marriage to Raland A. Kohnke at the new Trinity Lutheran Church in Wautoma, WI.  Gene’s grandfather Herman F. Grimm I was a founder of the First Trinity Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. Raland and Gene were the first...

Fred A. Templin, age 90 of Oxford, passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at Montello Care Center.  He was born on October 14, 1927 in Wisconsin Dells to Emil and Esther (Foreman) Templin. Fred worked at Brakebush Brothers for many years and then at Marquette Area Opportunities in Montello until his retirement.  He was proud to have competed in the Special Olympics, winning one gold and three silver medals.  Fred was easy going, gentle and everyone liked him. Fred is survived...

Mark Pedersen, 55, of Westfield, WI passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, June 8th, 2018.  Born September 9th, 1962, he spent his early years being raised in Racine, WI.  He is preceded in death by both parents, Viggo and Harriet (Klesczewski) Pedersen and infant brother, Alan.  Surviving family includes brother Paul Pedersen of Manitowoc; nieces Dana Pedersen and Laura Virani; nephew Michael Bulik; sister in law Paula Pedersen of South Milwaukee; and many relatives...

Mary Jean Christensen, age 79 of Westfield, passed away on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at Tivoli in Portage.  Mary Jean was born on June 25, 1938 in Westfield the daughter of Nina Waldo and Marvin Feldman. Mary Jean graduated from Union High School in Westfield in 1956.  She began working at Westfield State Bank in August of 1956.   The majority of Mary Jean’s career at the bank was in the accounting department.  She saw Westfield State Bank become M&I Bank of...