Peggy Marie Fullmer
Apr 18, 2025
The family of Peggy Marie Fullmer announces her passing unexpectedly on Friday, April 18, 2025, at the age of 77. Peggy was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, the daughter of James and Kathleen (Daugherty) Schulte on January 3, 1948. She was the second oldest of nine children. She was raised in communities of Minnesota, Nebraska, Iowa, and Wisconsin. She was...
Eugene "Pops" Gibellina
Apr 17, 2025
Eugene “Pops” Gibellina, age 91 of Westfield, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at his home. He was born on January 10, 1934 in Chicago to Charles and Epifania (Schiavo) Gibellina.
A complete obituary will appear as soon as it becomes available.
Gene’s family will celebrate his life privately.
Please take a moment to view the online Tribute Wall. Send your...
Carolyn R. Knutson
Mar 29, 2025
We celebrate the life and mourn the sudden loss of our beloved Carolyn Ruth Knutson who left this world unexpectedly on March 29, 2025 at age 82. Carolyn graduated from Postville, IA High School in 1960. For several years she was the church organist at Postville Presbyterian Church where her father was the pastor. She attended Coe College including lessons...
Maureen "Moe" McNamara Platz
Mar 27, 2025
Maureen “Moe”
McNamara Platz
53
October 30, 1971 - March 27, 2025
Ferris Bueller once said, “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.”
I have always been strong-willed, in charge of all the decisions, and the head of my family - whether I realized it or not. I’d like to say my bucket...
Keith Edward Kolodzyk
Mar 14, 2025
Keith Edward Kolodzyk, age 73 of Westfield (formerly of Milwaukee) passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 14, 2025 at his home. Keith was born in Milwaukee on April 8, 1951 to Edward and Mary (Malczewski) Kolodzyk. He graduated from Boys Tech High School in 1969 and then joined the United Stated Air Force. Following his time in service, he became a...
Margaret Laing
Mar 12, 2025
Margaret “Marge” M. Laing, age 95 of Westfield passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at Preston Place in Red Granite surrounded by her family. Marge was born on September 25, 1929 on the rural home farm of her parents, Hugh and Ada (Foat) McGowan in New Chester Township, Adams County. Marge attended Oak Grove Country School and married John...
Gary Donald Ertl
Mar 9, 2025
Gary Donald Ertl, age 75 of Coloma passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Sunday, March 9, 2025 at his home. Gary was born in Fond du Lac on October 19, 1949 to Donald and Dorothy (Horn) Ertl and moved to Stockbridge in 1951. He attended St. Mary Grade School in Stockbridge, St. Mary Central High School in Menasha and...
Bonnie Ann Seifert
Feb 20, 2025
Bonnie Ann Seifert, age 94 of Menomonee Falls, formerly of Westfield, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital. Bonnie was born on August 27, 1930, in the City of Oshkosh to John Charles and Eleanor Rauch (nee Thill). She married LaMar Seifert on September 13, 1958, at Holy Hill. Bonnie worked for many years in...
Jim Salisbury
Feb 17, 2025
Jim Salisbury, age 73 of Packwaukee, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 17, 2025 at Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. He was born on March 29, 1951 in Elgin, IL to James and Edythe (Hoagland) Salisbury.
Jim is survived by his wife, Debra; son, Eric (Beverly), St. Paul, MN; nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his...
Maureen Ione Labrenz
Feb 13, 2025
Maureen Ione (Bengsch) Labrenz, age 88 of Westfield passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at Lily Meadows Assisted Living in Westfield. She was born on June 16, 1936 in the Town of Springfield to Irving and Marie (Prill) Bengsch.
Maureen married Duane “Bud” Labrenz on February 4, 1956 in Dubuque, Iowa and they were blessed...
Doris Edna Desruisseaux
Feb 13, 2025
Doris Edna Desruisseaux, age 93 of Oconomowoc, WI, formerly of Westfield passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at Shorehaven Nursing Home in Oconmowoc of natural causes. She was born in Kennan, WI on August 8, 1931 to John and Louise (Kamp) Ahrenholz. Doris married Raymond Desruisseaux on July 15, 1950.
Doris was an Administrative Assistant for her husband’s business,...
Frank E. Braatz Sr.
Feb 8, 2025
Frank E. Braatz Sr., age 88 of Oxford/Portage, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Wisconsin Dells Health Services. He was born on April 26, 1936 in Waukesha to Herbert and Clara (Hoppe) Braatz. Frank married Joyce (Stratton) Droste on April 8, 1989. He worked in heating and air conditioning for many years and enjoyed electrical work as well.
Frank...
John E. Harmon
Feb 6, 2025
John E. Harmon, age 75 of Westfield, passed away peacefully at his home, with his loving family by his side, on Thursday, February 6, 2025. He was born on May 30, 1949 in Portage to Eugene and Donna (Wheeler) Harmon.
John is survived by his companion of 20 years, Libby Lain; two sons, Christopher and Matthew (Victoria) Harmon; two grandchildren, Ian...
Jacqualine Ann Ludvigsen
Feb 5, 2025
Jacqualine Ann Ludvigsen, age 72 of Westfield, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at ThedaCare Medical Center in Berlin. She was born on September 13, 1952 in Clintonville, WI to James and Josephine (Carlson) Ludvigsen.
Jacqualine worked for Dr. Shalash as a nurse at his clinic in Westfield for many years.
Following Jacqualine’s wishes, no service will be held.
Please take...
Sharon A. Cullen
Jan 31, 2025
Our beloved Mom, Sharon Ann Cullen, age 85 of Westfield, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2025 at Heritage House in Portage due to a sudden illness. She was born on July 27, 1939 in Winona, MN to Gerald and Mae (Brophy) Kopp, then living in Trempealeau, WI. Her family moved to a farm in Westfield when she was a young...
Shirley Mueller Paape
Jan 27, 2025
Shirley Mueller Paape, 88 of Westfield, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Monday, January 27, 2025 in the home she loved. She was born June 28, 1936 in Farmington, WI to Armin and Marcella (Neumann) Peterson. Shirley’s working life included time as a farmer, dessert chef for Smith Bros. Restaurant, designer and baker of elaborate wedding cakes, hairdresser, and owner/operator of...
Vonda Rae Joyce Zuelke
Jan 23, 2025
Vonda Rae Joyce Zuelke, age 90 of Westfield, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at Juliette Manor in Berlin. She was born on November 5, 1934 in Tomah, WI to Virgil and Violet (Crawford) Gustin.
Vonda Rae was baptized and confirmed at Cross Lutheran Church in Milwaukee. She married Jerome Zuelke on March 7, 1953 in Budsin. Vonda Rae...
Eric E. Smith
Jan 20, 2025
Eric E. Smith, age 57 of Montello, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 20, 2025 at his residence. He was born on November 12, 1967 in Hannibal, Missouri to Robert Lee and Sharon Anne (Olson) Smith. Eric graduated from Monroe City High School in 1986 and from Kemper Military School in 1988. He enjoyed fishing, camping and spending time with...
James "Jim" Chester Warzynski
Jan 6, 2025
James (Jim) Chester Warzynski, age 82, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 6, 2025. Born in Chicago, Illinois, he moved to Westfield where he grew up on the family farm in the town of Springfield. He attended grade school in a one room school house in Lawrence and graduated high school in Westfield in 1960. He enlisted in the U.S....
Tom Persack
Dec 18, 2024
Tom Persack, age 68, a lifelong resident of Harrisville, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at his home.
He was born on December 23, 1955, to Don (Pa) and LaVerne (Marquardt) Persack (Ma).
Tom worked at Power Packer in Westfield for many years and finished his work career at Petro in Portage.
Some of his loves in early years included many...
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Peggy Marie Fullmer
Apr 18, 2025
The family of Peggy Marie Fullmer announces her passing unexpectedly on Friday, April 18, 2025, at the age of 77. Peggy was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, the daughter of James and Kathleen (Daugherty) Schulte on January 3, 1948. She was the second oldest of nine children. She was raised in communities of Minnesota, Nebraska, Iowa, and Wisconsin. She was...
Eugene "Pops" Gibellina
Apr 17, 2025
Eugene “Pops” Gibellina, age 91 of Westfield, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at his home. He was born on January 10, 1934 in Chicago to Charles and Epifania (Schiavo) Gibellina.
A complete obituary will appear as soon as it becomes available.
Gene’s family will celebrate his life privately.
Please take a moment to view the online Tribute Wall. Send your...
Carolyn R. Knutson
Mar 29, 2025
We celebrate the life and mourn the sudden loss of our beloved Carolyn Ruth Knutson who left this world unexpectedly on March 29, 2025 at age 82. Carolyn graduated from Postville, IA High School in 1960. For several years she was the church organist at Postville Presbyterian Church where her father was the pastor. She attended Coe College including lessons...
Maureen "Moe" McNamara Platz
Mar 27, 2025
Maureen “Moe”
McNamara Platz
53
October 30, 1971 - March 27, 2025
Ferris Bueller once said, “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.”
I have always been strong-willed, in charge of all the decisions, and the head of my family - whether I realized it or not. I’d like to say my bucket...
Keith Edward Kolodzyk
Mar 14, 2025
Keith Edward Kolodzyk, age 73 of Westfield (formerly of Milwaukee) passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 14, 2025 at his home. Keith was born in Milwaukee on April 8, 1951 to Edward and Mary (Malczewski) Kolodzyk. He graduated from Boys Tech High School in 1969 and then joined the United Stated Air Force. Following his time in service, he became a...
Margaret Laing
Mar 12, 2025
Margaret “Marge” M. Laing, age 95 of Westfield passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at Preston Place in Red Granite surrounded by her family. Marge was born on September 25, 1929 on the rural home farm of her parents, Hugh and Ada (Foat) McGowan in New Chester Township, Adams County. Marge attended Oak Grove Country School and married John...
Gary Donald Ertl
Mar 9, 2025
Gary Donald Ertl, age 75 of Coloma passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Sunday, March 9, 2025 at his home. Gary was born in Fond du Lac on October 19, 1949 to Donald and Dorothy (Horn) Ertl and moved to Stockbridge in 1951. He attended St. Mary Grade School in Stockbridge, St. Mary Central High School in Menasha and...
Bonnie Ann Seifert
Feb 20, 2025
Bonnie Ann Seifert, age 94 of Menomonee Falls, formerly of Westfield, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital. Bonnie was born on August 27, 1930, in the City of Oshkosh to John Charles and Eleanor Rauch (nee Thill). She married LaMar Seifert on September 13, 1958, at Holy Hill. Bonnie worked for many years in...
Jim Salisbury
Feb 17, 2025
Jim Salisbury, age 73 of Packwaukee, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 17, 2025 at Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. He was born on March 29, 1951 in Elgin, IL to James and Edythe (Hoagland) Salisbury.
Jim is survived by his wife, Debra; son, Eric (Beverly), St. Paul, MN; nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his...
Maureen Ione Labrenz
Feb 13, 2025
Maureen Ione (Bengsch) Labrenz, age 88 of Westfield passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at Lily Meadows Assisted Living in Westfield. She was born on June 16, 1936 in the Town of Springfield to Irving and Marie (Prill) Bengsch.
Maureen married Duane “Bud” Labrenz on February 4, 1956 in Dubuque, Iowa and they were blessed...
Doris Edna Desruisseaux
Feb 13, 2025
Doris Edna Desruisseaux, age 93 of Oconomowoc, WI, formerly of Westfield passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at Shorehaven Nursing Home in Oconmowoc of natural causes. She was born in Kennan, WI on August 8, 1931 to John and Louise (Kamp) Ahrenholz. Doris married Raymond Desruisseaux on July 15, 1950.
Doris was an Administrative Assistant for her husband’s business,...
Frank E. Braatz Sr.
Feb 8, 2025
Frank E. Braatz Sr., age 88 of Oxford/Portage, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Wisconsin Dells Health Services. He was born on April 26, 1936 in Waukesha to Herbert and Clara (Hoppe) Braatz. Frank married Joyce (Stratton) Droste on April 8, 1989. He worked in heating and air conditioning for many years and enjoyed electrical work as well.
Frank...
John E. Harmon
Feb 6, 2025
John E. Harmon, age 75 of Westfield, passed away peacefully at his home, with his loving family by his side, on Thursday, February 6, 2025. He was born on May 30, 1949 in Portage to Eugene and Donna (Wheeler) Harmon.
John is survived by his companion of 20 years, Libby Lain; two sons, Christopher and Matthew (Victoria) Harmon; two grandchildren, Ian...
Jacqualine Ann Ludvigsen
Feb 5, 2025
Jacqualine Ann Ludvigsen, age 72 of Westfield, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at ThedaCare Medical Center in Berlin. She was born on September 13, 1952 in Clintonville, WI to James and Josephine (Carlson) Ludvigsen.
Jacqualine worked for Dr. Shalash as a nurse at his clinic in Westfield for many years.
Following Jacqualine’s wishes, no service will be held.
Please take...
Sharon A. Cullen
Jan 31, 2025
Our beloved Mom, Sharon Ann Cullen, age 85 of Westfield, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2025 at Heritage House in Portage due to a sudden illness. She was born on July 27, 1939 in Winona, MN to Gerald and Mae (Brophy) Kopp, then living in Trempealeau, WI. Her family moved to a farm in Westfield when she was a young...
Shirley Mueller Paape
Jan 27, 2025
Shirley Mueller Paape, 88 of Westfield, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Monday, January 27, 2025 in the home she loved. She was born June 28, 1936 in Farmington, WI to Armin and Marcella (Neumann) Peterson. Shirley’s working life included time as a farmer, dessert chef for Smith Bros. Restaurant, designer and baker of elaborate wedding cakes, hairdresser, and owner/operator of...
Vonda Rae Joyce Zuelke
Jan 23, 2025
Vonda Rae Joyce Zuelke, age 90 of Westfield, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at Juliette Manor in Berlin. She was born on November 5, 1934 in Tomah, WI to Virgil and Violet (Crawford) Gustin.
Vonda Rae was baptized and confirmed at Cross Lutheran Church in Milwaukee. She married Jerome Zuelke on March 7, 1953 in Budsin. Vonda Rae...
Eric E. Smith
Jan 20, 2025
Eric E. Smith, age 57 of Montello, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 20, 2025 at his residence. He was born on November 12, 1967 in Hannibal, Missouri to Robert Lee and Sharon Anne (Olson) Smith. Eric graduated from Monroe City High School in 1986 and from Kemper Military School in 1988. He enjoyed fishing, camping and spending time with...
James "Jim" Chester Warzynski
Jan 6, 2025
James (Jim) Chester Warzynski, age 82, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 6, 2025. Born in Chicago, Illinois, he moved to Westfield where he grew up on the family farm in the town of Springfield. He attended grade school in a one room school house in Lawrence and graduated high school in Westfield in 1960. He enlisted in the U.S....
Tom Persack
Dec 18, 2024
Tom Persack, age 68, a lifelong resident of Harrisville, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at his home.
He was born on December 23, 1955, to Don (Pa) and LaVerne (Marquardt) Persack (Ma).
Tom worked at Power Packer in Westfield for many years and finished his work career at Petro in Portage.
Some of his loves in early years included many...