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John R. Zajda

John R. Zajda

Mar 7, 2024

John R. Zajda, age 85 of Harrisville, passed away from complications due to dementia surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, March 7, 2024 in Montello.  He was born on February 21, 1939 in Chicago, IL to John Karl and Bernice (Lonas) Zajda.  John graduated from Argo High School and proudly served in the Marine Corps from 1957 – 1959....

Arden F. Bandt

Arden F. Bandt

Feb 20, 2024

Arden F. Bandt, age 89 of Coloma, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital.  He was born on February 24, 1934 in Coloma to Fred and Anna (Janke) Bandt.  Arden married Mary Jane Buchanan on May 3, 1958.

Arden graduated from Westfield High School. He was employed at M & I Bank in Westfield for 27...

Joel "Joe" Louis Schneider

Joel "Joe" Louis Schneider

Feb 19, 2024

Joel “Joe” Louis Schneider passed away peacefully on Monday, February 19, 2024 in his home in Oxford, WI at the age of 72. Joel was born on July 17, 1951 in Evanston, IL to Edward and Hilaria (Hennes) Schneider.  Joel is preceded in death by his father Edward, mother Hilaria, and brothers Ed and Steve.  He is survived by his...

Linette L. Schlegel Schraufnagel

Linette L. Schlegel Schraufnagel

Feb 10, 2024

Linette L. Schlegel Schraufnagel, age 59 of Westfield, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at her home.  She was born on November 21, 1964 in Ripon, WI to David and Alice (Bliefnick) Wielgosh.   Linette loved flowers, baking, her job as a waitress but most of all her kids and grandkids.

Linette is survived by her husband, Steve Schraufnagel;...

Paul R. Garvey

Paul R. Garvey

Jan 30, 2024

Paul R. Garvey, age 89 of Montello, passed away in his sleep on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at his home.   He was born on September 13, 1934 in Brookfield, WI to Raymond and Regina (Wallace) Garvey.  Paul owned and operated Time Construction Inc., West Allis until his retirement.  He was a member of the Harrisville Lions Club and Sportsmen’s...

Michael Brian Stockman

Michael Brian Stockman

Jan 29, 2024

Michael Brian Stockman

February 2, 1962 - January 29, 2024

Michael Brian Stockman, 61, of Marshfield, WI, passed away peacefully in Montello, WI. He was born in Milwaukee, WI to Robert and Joan Stockman. Mike is preceded in death by his father, Robert Stockman; wife, Debra Colletti, and Uncle Tom Maertz. He is survived by his mother, Joan; sister, Victoria; brother, Stephen;...

Joseph Richard Zehren

Joseph Richard Zehren

Jan 24, 2024

Joseph Richard Zehren, age 81 of Montello, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at Silver Lake Manor in Wautoma.  He was born on June 4, 1942, in Pewaukee, WI to Armond and Genevieve Zehren.

Joe was an avid collector of duck decoys, arrowheads, and old cars.  He enjoyed going for rides in his 1957 Chevy with his son Bob.  He...

Terry "Bucky" Walters

Terry "Bucky" Walters

Jan 23, 2024

Terry “Bucky” A. Walters, age 64 of Harrisville, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at his home.  He was born on September 30, 1959 in Portage to Dean and Joan (Borzick) Walters.

Bucky worked in his early years at the Pickle Plant in Harrisville. After graduating from Westfield High School in 1977, he went on to building pole buildings...

Everett Roger Westeen

Everett Roger Westeen

Jan 20, 2024

Everett Roger Westeen, age 80 of Coloma, WI, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee. He was born on May 11, 1943 in Wakefield, MI to Everett and Josephine (Glatczak) Westeen.   Roger married Barbara Zielinski on January 9, 1965 in Wakefield.

Roger is survived by his wife of 59 years, Barbara; daughter, Traci Klimpel, Minot,...

Barbara E. Haefner

Barbara E. Haefner

Jan 3, 2024

Barbara E. Haefner, age 86 of Westfield, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay.  She was born on November 16, 1937 to Clair and Iva (Purcell) Payne.  Barb married Edmond Haefner in October of 1979.  She worked as a CNA for many years.  Barb enjoyed going to the casino with Norma and Caleb...

Caroline Ruth Duesterhoeft

Caroline Ruth Duesterhoeft

Dec 31, 2023

Caroline Ruth (Henke) Duesterhoeft of Westfield, Wisconsin, was born on January 16, 1928 in the township of Springfield, Marquette County, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Otto and Dora (Buchholz) Henke.  Caroline was baptized into the Christian faith on February 5, 1928 by Rev. Otto Messerschmidt.  She was confirmed on August 18, 1940 by Rev. Emil Messerschmidt.  She graduated from...

Dennis James Pron

Dennis James Pron

Dec 26, 2023

Dennis James Pron, age 72 of Westfield, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at his home.  He was born on November 20, 1951 in Milwaukee to James and Betty (Nield) Pron.  Dennis graduated from Pulaski High School in Milwaukee where he was a 4.0 student.  He then went on to get his associates degree at Layton School of...

Steven Douglas Evans

Steven Douglas Evans

Dec 25, 2023

Steve Evans, age 74 of Montello, passed away peacefully with his son Bill by his side on Monday, December 25, 2023 at his home.  He was born on November 28, 1949 in Potosi, WI to Harley and Betty (Snively) Evans.

Steve was a selfless man. His family always came first! He loved to fish, hunt, and run the poker table....

Joseph Patrick Hogan

Joseph Patrick Hogan

Dec 13, 2023

Joseph Patrick Hogan, age 76 of Westfield, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at his home on Lawrence Lake.  He was born on October 22, 1947 in Chicago, IL to Joseph and Veronica (Walsh) Hogan.  Joe married Evelyn Pavlik on October 31, 1969.

Joe fought honorably in Vietnam in the United States Navy Seabee’s. He founded a trade...

Betty Jean Smith

Betty Jean Smith

Nov 29, 2023

Betty Jean Smith, age 79 of Westfield, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at The Residences on Forest Lane in Montello.  Betty was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, James Smith in 2011.  Betty was a well liked and kind person and will be remembered fondly by all who knew her.

Per her wishes there...

Margaret Mary Wandrey

Margaret Mary Wandrey

Nov 18, 2023

Margaret Mary (Esselman) Wandrey, age 41 of Coloma, died unexpectedly on Saturday, November 18, 2023 in her home.

Margaret (“Meg” or “Mugs”) was born December 28, 1981 to Mark and Mary (Broderick) Esselman in Wisconsin Rapids. Meg graduated from Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln High School in 2000. She went on to college and graduated from UW Eau Claire in 2006 with...

Georgiann "Gigi" Marie Snow

Georgiann "Gigi" Marie Snow

Nov 7, 2023

Georgiann “Gigi” Marie Snow, age 50 of Westfield, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage.  She was born December 23, 1972 in Portage to George and Sandy (Becker) Snow.

Gigi grew up in Westfield, graduating with the class of 1991.  Her young adult life was spent as a CNA, helping those in...

Betty "Tootie" L. Weber

Betty "Tootie" L. Weber

Nov 3, 2023

Betty “Tootie” L. Weber, age 83 of Montello, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, November 3, 2023 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Appleton.  She was born on February 1, 1940 in Montello to Ewalt and Evelyn (Klawitter) Berg.  Tootie married Clayton Weber on November 21, 1959 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Montello.  She enjoyed having attention...

Edward Talmage Ostergard

Edward Talmage Ostergard

Oct 31, 2023

Edward Talmage Ostergard, age 95 of Westfield, WI, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 in Westfield.  Edward was born on April 29, 1928 in Avon Park, Florida to Ole Christian Ostergard and Olive Anna Campbell.  Edward was raised in Durand, Il. He married Zola Vera Cecil on August 25, 1950 in Sinton, Texas and lived the majority of his...

Gloria Jean Accola

Gloria Jean Accola

Oct 25, 2023

Gloria Jean Accola, age 76 of Westfield, WI, formerly of Baraboo, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at Edgewater Haven in Port Edwards, WI.  She was born on June 20, 1947 in Madison to George and Dorothy (Brunkow) Accola.

Gloria proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and then in the Wisconsin National Guard.  She...

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