OBITUARIES

Nov 13, 2021

Thomas F. Klewer, age 66 of Oxford, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at his home.  He was born on December 26, 1954 in Chicago, IL to Emett and Joan (Tims) Klewer.

Tom is survived by his wife, Tamie (Hockmuth); other relatives and friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents.

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Nov 11, 2021

Patsy A. Manning, age 69 of Friendship, passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at her home.  She was born on November 28, 1951 to Edward and Lila (Wegenke) Manthey.  Patsy worked at Brakebush Brothers for many years and she loved her animals.

Patsy is survived by her husband, Harry; brother, Dennis (Anna) Manthey, Westfield; nephew, Jason...

Nov 7, 2021

Jennifer Ann Peters, age 47 of Westfield, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021.  She was born on June 15, 1974 in Elgin, IL to George and Nell (Kramer) Abbott.

Jennifer is survived by her three sons, Jon, Ryan (Hannah Masoner) and Toby Peters; two grandchildren, J.J. and C.J. Peters; her mom, Nell Abbott; three sisters, Toni...

Nov 6, 2021

Lisa E. Lidholm, age 61 of Westfield, passed away surrounded by the ones she loved the most on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison.  She was born on January 5, 1960 in Oconomowoc, WI.  Lisa graduated from Oconomowoc High School.  She worked at BrownBerry Oven in Oconomowoc for 20 years and those that she worked...

Nov 2, 2021

Douglas Charles Bittelman, age 42 of Westfield, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison.  He was born on September 8, 1979 to Charles Bittelman and Renee (nee Wobschal) Bittelman.  Doug graduated from Westfield High School in 1998.  He married the love of his life, Danielle Nitz on June...

Oct 31, 2021

MaryLou Gallow, age 91 of Montello, passed away into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, October 31, 2021, at Harris Villa in Westfield. She was born on September 8, 1930, in Grand Rapids, MI to Byron and Harriet VanderMyde.  MaryLou met her husband Robert in Grand Rapids while in high school and married him in Melbourne, FL after he...

Oct 28, 2021

Michael “Mike” Kazmer, age 70 of Westfield, passed away after a long, gallant fight with cancer on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at UW Hospital in Madison. Mike was born in Chicago on November 8, 1950, to Mitchell and Annette Kazmer. Mike is a Vietnam Veteran serving in the US Army Headquarters division earning his E5.

Mike retired...

Oct 28, 2021

Elsa Marie (Franzmann) Russell (89), of Montello, Wisconsin, passed away Thursday evening October 28th, 2021.

She was born on June 5th, 1932, in Coloma Michigan, first child of Reverend Werner Franzmann and his wife Naomi, big sister to four much-loved brothers. In 1942, they moved to Saginaw Michigan where she received a Lutheran education which she continued...

Oct 28, 2021

Jose “Tino” Martin Medina Jr., age 78 of Westfield, formerly of Waukesha, passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage, due to complications from Covid-19. Tino was born on November 11, 1942, in Sheboygan, WI to Jose and Natalia (Garcia) Medina Sr. He met and married his soulmate, Bonnie Reshel who was the...

Oct 25, 2021

Ida Mae Lloyd, 88 of Oxford, Wisconsin passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021 at the Montello Care Center. Ida was born in Sugar Bush, Wisconsin on June 4, 1933 to Ira and Cora (Bitney) McFaul. Ida married Sherwin (Stub) Lloyd on June 5, 1965 in Waukegan, Illinois.

Ida was a stay-at-home mom while her children were...

Oct 25, 2021

Elson “Dick” Richard Janke, age 81 of Westfield, passed away after a long and valiant journey with Parkinsons on Monday, October 25, 2021. This would have been the 41st anniversary of the day that he married his best friend, Jo Ann (Kwasigroch) Janke. Jo Ann passed away from cancer 7 months ago and Dick missed her terribly for these...

Oct 22, 2021

Etta Ruth Van Horn, age 94 of Orland Park, IL, formerly of Westfield, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021 at Alden Estates of Orland Park.  She was born on July 12, 1927 in Fulton, IL to Ralph and Effie (Vanderschaaf) Huizenga.  Etta loved gardening, animals, shopping and spending time with her family.

Etta is survived by...

Oct 21, 2021

Sondra “Sandy” Kay (Becker) Snow , loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister went to be with the Lord, peacefully, Thursday, October 21, 2021 at the age of 79.  She was born on June 7, 1942 to Erwin and Ruth (Sortore) Becker in Galesville, Wisconsin.  Sondra graduated from West Division High School, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  She met and married...

Oct 8, 2021

Diana L. Rouse, age 70 of Montello, passed away following a courageous and determined battle with cancer on Friday, October 8, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born on May 10, 1951 in Waukesha, WI to Orvil and Betty Rich.  She married Eugene Rouse on October 10, 1969 in Illinois.

Diana is survived...

Oct 6, 2021

Robert “Bob” John Selenske, age 72 of Westfield, passed away unexpectedly following a cardiac event on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage.  He was born on April 15, 1949 in Antigo to Peter and Louise (Boelter) Selenske.

Robert grew up just outside of Antigo WI, on his family dairy farm. He attended...

Oct 3, 2021

John Henry Knoch, age 71, of Westfield, entered eternal life on Sunday, October 3, 2021 peacefully at his home, after a courageous battle against cardiac amyloidosis. He was born on April 17, 1950 in Berwyn, IL to Henry John & Corinne Adell (Hilderbrandt) Knoch.  From Chicago, the family moved to Coloma, WI.  Henry & Corinne, with Corinne’s parents (Wally...

Oct 1, 2021

Larry Glassburn, age 71 of Westfield, entered eternal life on Friday, October 1, 2021 at his home with his family by his side.  He was born on June 6, 1950 in Spencer, Iowa.  Larry was a veteran who loved his country as well as being a semi-truck driver.  He had a strong faith in Jesus and took care of...

Sep 23, 2021

Steve Gregory Rodger, age 72 of Coloma, entered eternal life on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at his home with his wife by his side. He was born on August 29, 1949 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. He was the second of 5 children born to Lester Robert and Lorraine (Nelson) Rodger.  He grew up in Oxford and attended...

Sep 13, 2021

Charles “Chuck” J. Zeatlow Sr., age 83 of Montello, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021 at his home.  He was born on March 1, 1938 to Richard and Esther (Smith) Zeatlow.  Chuck married Mandilon Barron on June 10, 1961 in Packwaukee.  Chuck enjoyed working on tractors, fishing, bird watching, wood working, black powder shooting, helping his neighbors and...

Sep 13, 2021

Delores “Dee” A. Balsiger (Dee Borrmann), of Harrisville, WI formerly of Germantown, WI passed away on Monday September 13th, 2021 at the age of 75, she was born on March 23, 1946 in Milwaukee, WI.

Dee was the beloved wife of Ronald Balsiger for 51 years until his passing in 2015. The loving mom of William, Lorelei...