OBITUARIES

Apr 14, 2021

Richard Lee Ramker, age 77 of Stoughton, a wonderful husband and friend.  He peacefully went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Stoughton.  Richard was born on June 29, 1943 in Colby, WI to Maxine Ramker.  He married Margie Zinke on May 6, 1967 in Oxford.  Richard worked as a chef at...

Apr 1, 2021

Margaret E. (Daye) Bittelman, age 81 of Westfield, went to her eternal home to be with her Lord and Savior after a year-long battle with cancer on Thursday April 1, 2021. She passed very peacefully at the Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Margaret was born November 29, 1939 in Wautoma, WI to Albert and Martha (Groskreutz) Pomplun. She...

Mar 30, 2021

Dorothy “Dotty” A. Venters Miller, age 85, formerly of Lake Geneva, went to be with God on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Harris Villa Assisted Living in Westfield, surrounded by family.  Dorothy has left behind a large family including the love of her life for 68 years, Ken; three daughters,  Betty Bryant of Westfield, WI, June (Ed Perez) of...

Mar 29, 2021

Frances Lorraine Demke, age 94 of Plover, WI, formerly of Westfield, WI, passed away on Monday March 29, 2021 at Ascension St. Michael’s Hospital in Stevens Point, WI.  Fran was born on July 7, 1926 to Henry and Anna (Pilot) Moutoux in Chicago, IL.  She was their third child and only daughter.  She graduated from Austin High School in...

Mar 22, 2021

Jo Ann Janke, age 73 of Westfield, passed away peacefully in her sleep with family by her side on Monday, March 22, 2021 at her home.  She was born on March 27, 1947 in Wisconsin Rapids, daughter of the late Joe and Marie (Mroz) Kwasigroch.  Jo Ann graduated from Assumption High School in 1965.  She enjoyed working at Power...

Mar 20, 2021

Joseph “Jay” John Anderson, age 49 of Montello, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 20, 2021.  He was born on July 6, 1971 in Harvard, IL to Joseph Anderson and Denise Laskiewicz.  Jay graduated from Harvard High School in 1989.  He married Becky Amherdt on June 24, 1995 in Crystal Lake, IL.  He worked as a drywall finisher most...

Mar 16, 2021

Patrick Scott Hopkins, age 60 of Westfield, found eternal peace after living courageously with cancer for the past four months on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at UW Hospital in Madison.  He was born on March 17, 1960 in Madison to Lloyd Hopkins and Mary (Graham) Haugaard.  Pat met the love of his life, Kelly Street in 1995.  He was...

Mar 16, 2021

Glenn Robert Kemnitz Jr., age 60 of Westfield, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at UW Hospital in Madison.  He was born on March 28, 1960 in Portage to Glenn Sr. and Suzanne (Jandos) Kemnitz.  Glenn married Tami (Stoudt) Stariha on July 16, 2005 in Westfield.  He worked on the family farm in the Town of Springfield all...

Mar 5, 2021

Gerald G. Willms, age 81 of Harrisville, WI passed away Friday, March 5th, 2021 at his home.  He was born March 30, 1939 on the family farm in Caledonia, WI.  He was the 6th of 8 Children to Lester & Leona (Wolter) Willms.  Gerald married the love of his life, Judith Fregien, June 20, 1959 and were blessed with...

Feb 23, 2021

Erik William Dreher, age 53 of Montello, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at his home.  He was born on December 4, 1967 in Libertyville, IL to Robert Sr. and Sandra (Rydberg) Dreher.

Erik as a boy always loved to be a part of the conversation in the corner listening instead...

Feb 20, 2021

Larry Chester Semrow, age 79 of Ripon, passed away peacefully at his daughters’ home with his family by his side, on Saturday, February 20, 2021 from complications with cancer. Larry was born November 18, 1941 on the family homestead in Newton Township in Westfield, Wisconsin, son of Chester and Gladys (Bittelman) Semrow. Larry attended a country grade school which...

Feb 17, 2021

Yvonne “Peaches” May Bonnell, age 85, of Weyauwega passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at her home.  She was born in the Town of Woodville, WI on August 7, 1935 to Edgar and Anna (Nuss) Hackbarth. Peaches married the love of her life, “Big” John Bonnell on June 25, 1982 in Brillion,...

Feb 14, 2021

Marion Louise Richardson, age 94 of Marshfield, formerly of Oxford, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 14th, 2021 at Stoney River Assisted Living Facility in Marshfield, WI.  She was born to Jerry and Clara (Pedersen) Fredriksen on May 8th, 1926 in Chicago, IL.  She grew up in Lombard, IL and graduated from York High School in 1944.  She worked...

Feb 11, 2021

Ronald James Machajewski, age 53 of Westfield, found eternal peace after living courageously with cancer for 2 ½ years on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.  He was born on October 5, 1967 in Burlington, WI to Fred Sr. and Mary (Novak) Machajewski.  Ron married Mindy Hierlmeier on June 28, 2002.  He was...

Feb 10, 2021

Gary H. Mills, age 57 of Westfield

On a subzero morning, Gary H. Mills went for his final ride on his snowmobile.  Appreciating the outdoors and on his way to meet up with fellow snowmobile enthusiasts, he passed away enjoying what he loved.  Gary was born on September 20, 1963 to Gene and Jonette (Ellis) Mills in...

Feb 8, 2021

Bogner, Marie Theresia “Mitzi”

Mitzi Bogner (nee Hagenauer) of Chicago, longtime resident of Wilmette, IL, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2021 at the age of 92. Beloved former wife of the late Nicholas K. Bogner and beloved sister of the late Frieda Petrik. Loving mother of John (Lynn) Bogner, Walter (Katie) Bogner, Herbert (Leslie) Bogner, and...

Feb 1, 2021

Elmer Verne Payne age 95 of Coloma, passed away peacefully and went to his heavenly home on Monday February 1, 2021 at Harris Villa Living Center in Westfield.  He was born October 13, 1925 in Richfield Township, Adams.  He was one of 3 children and the only boy, born to Erwin and Louise (Hamilton) Payne.  He farmed with his...

Jan 30, 2021

LuAnn “Lu” R. Dalton, age 67 of Westfield, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at her home.  She was born on January 18, 1954 in Waukegan, IL to Robert and Jennie (Rudzinski) Kochom.  LuAnn married Gerald Dalton on February 17, 1973 in Rio, WI.  She enjoyed canning, gardening, collecting gnomes and frogs,...

Jan 14, 2021

Lawrence “Bud” McTier, age 84 of Endeavor, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Meriter Hospital in Madison.  He was born on April 6, 1936 in the Town of Moundville, Wisconsin to Frank and Nellie (Dorman) McTier.  Bud graduated from Portage High School in 1955.  He proudly served his country in the United State Marine Corps.  Bud married...

Jan 14, 2021

Sandra A. Van Derhyden, age 83 of Westfield, passed away peacefully at Tivoli Nursing Home in Portage, WI, on Thursday, January 14, 2021.  She was the daughter of the late Norman and Marie (Rosenthal) Morris of Menasha, WI.  She was married on October 24, 1959, in Wabeno, WI to Robert S. Van Derhyden.

Sandra is survived by...