OBITUARIES

Jul 31, 2020

Eldon Walter Bengsch, age 89 of Westfield, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Friday, July 31, 2020 at his home.  He was born on April 18, 1931 to Herman C. and Nina E. (Sharpe) Bengsch, in a log home in the Town of Springfield, Marquette County.  Eldon attended county grade schools of the area...

Jul 20, 2020

Alice Mary Kaempfe, nee Curran, age 99 of Westfield, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2020 at Martha’s Care Center in Princeton. Alice was born on May 31, 1921 in Chicago, IL to James and Malinda (Harper) Curran.

Alice is survived by her husband of 70 years Robert W. Kaempfe and four sons, James (Karen) Augustyn, Robert...

Jul 18, 2020

Maurice Clarence Joseph Repinski, age 87 of Oxford, WI, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, July 18, 2020.

Maury (Or Morris as his parents and siblings called him) was born on February 3, 1933 in Stevens Point, WI to Conrad (Clarence) and Eveylin (Dulek) Repinski.

Maury was the oldest of ten children. He...

Jul 17, 2020

J. Marvin Riehle, age 91 of Packwaukee, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2020 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg.  He was born on November 18, 1928 in Stratford, WI to Albert and Irene (Aschebrock) Riehle.  Marvin married Barbara Budny on October 12, 1957 at St. Josaphat’s Basilica in Milwaukee.  He served his country in the United States Army.  Marvin...

Jun 18, 2020

Derk LeRoy Rodger, age 57 of Westfield, passed away unexpectedly surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at UW Hospital in Madison.  He was born on May 27, 1963 in Portage to Ronald and Melba (Nelson) Rodger.

Derk was retired from FCI Oxford where he served for 25 years finishing his career as a...

Jun 15, 2020

Robert “Bob” E. Schrank, age 82 of Montello, WI, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 15th, 2020 at Harris Villa Assisted Living in Westfield. He was born February 1st, 1938 to Albert and Irene (Mike) Schrank in Richford. Robert was baptized February 13th, 1938 and confirmed July 6th, 1952 at the Lutheran Church in Richford. On November 14th, 1964,...

Jun 11, 2020

Todd J. Leslie, age 58 of Westfield, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at his residence.  He was born on October 6, 1961 in Milwaukee to Roger and Barbara (Lipscomb) Leslie.  Todd graduated from Custer High School.  He loved fishing, carpentry work and the country living of Westfield.

Survivors include his parents,...

Jun 11, 2020

Leila Elizabeth Brainard Kirchoff, age 99 of Colby, formerly of Oxford, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at the Colonial Center in Colby.

She was born on May 2, 1921 in Emporia, Kansas to Clifton Brainard and Pearl Regenold Brainard.

Leila lived a long and happy life. The oldest of 12 children. She did...

Jun 10, 2020

Aurea Mayor Mercurio Burgess, age 71, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Wednesday, June 10th, 2020 in Sta. Cruz, Zambales, Philippines.

Aurea was born on August 24th, 1948 to Fernando and Rosa Delema (Mayor) Mercurio in Sta. Cruz, Zambales, Philippines. She was a hard working woman who was determined to make a better...

Jun 8, 2020

Suzy Yvonne Winkelman, age 49 of Westfield, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 8, 2020 at Lakeview at Mill Pond CBRF in Westfield. Suzy was born on July 30, 1970 in Woodstock, Illinois; the third child of Lynn and Christa Winkelman.

Suzy moved from Woodstock as a young child. She was a student in the Special...

Jun 4, 2020

Lila E. Manthey, age 92 of Westfield, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage.  She was born on September 4, 1927 in the Town of Shields, WI to Edward and Elsie (Briese) Wegenke.  Lila married Edward L. Manthey on October 17, 1948 in Montello.  She worked on the family farm in the Town...

May 26, 2020

James George Hamilton, age 83, stepped into paradise after a battle with lung cancer, on Tuesday, May 26th, at his home, in Westfield, WI.  Surrounded by the love and prayers of his family and friends, he gently and joyfully joined Jesus and was welcomed by the many people he had loved while on earth.

James was born...

May 26, 2020

Vernon “Pete” James Petersdorff, age 84 of Harrisville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison.  He was born on March 27, 1936 in Milwaukee to Alfred and Anna Petersdorff.  Pete was a book binder by trade and owned and operated Dorff II in Harrisville for many years.  He...

Apr 29, 2020

Marian A. Floeter, age 91 of Westfield, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at Harris Villa in Westfield.  She was born on April 1, 1929 in the Town of Newton to Edward and Anna (Stark) Marotz.  Marian married David Floeter on June 25, 1949 in the Town of Newton.  She worked at Hamilton Ace Hardware and then...

Apr 25, 2020

Marion H. DeWitt, age of 88 of Montello stepped into paradise on April 25, 2020 at Oak Park Place in Baraboo.  Surrounded by the love and prayers of family and friends, she gently and joyfully joined Jesus, reunited with her husband, Bruce, and was welcomed by the many people she had loved while on Earth.

Marion was...

Apr 21, 2020

Francis "Frankie" Todd Russell, age 52 of Montello/Westfield, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at Siesta House in Montello.  He was born on February 12, 1968; the fifth child of Hance and Elsa Russell who were dairy farmers on Russell Flats, Westfield, Wisconsin.

Because he had physical and speech difficulties, he was diagnosed with Cerebral...

Apr 13, 2020

Michael John Daye, age 62 of Westfield, passed away peacefully while under the care of Agrace HospiceCare on Monday, April 13, 2020 at Lakeview at Mill Pond CBRF in Westfield.  He was born on December 18, 1957 to the late John and Lynette (Hoffland) Daye.  Mike enjoyed music, walking and cookouts.

Survivors include his two brothers, Kevin...

Apr 11, 2020

Jeffrey J. Mallon, age 56 of Coloma, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Saturday, April 11, 2020 at his home.  He was born on February 4, 1964 in Beaver Dam, WI to Dean and Shirley (Halverson) Mallon.  Jeff was currently working for Extreme Auto Sales in Wautoma.

Survivors include his siblings, Terri (Chuck Uherka) Halverson, Dennis (Karen)...

Apr 4, 2020

Bonnie Rae (Brown) Shriver of Montello, Wis., and formerly of Westfield and Coloma (Pleasant Lake), Wis., died Saturday, April 4, 2020, at Montello Care Center, at the age of 85.

Bonnie was born June 22, 1934, in Kansas City, Mo., to Thelma (McCartney) Brown and Richard Calvin Brown, both of whom preceded her in death.

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Apr 3, 2020

Brook W. Wheeler, age 44 of Montello, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 3, 2020 at his residence.  He was born on July 27, 1975 in Madison to Kenneth and Alice (Lewison) Wheeler.

He was preceded in death by his father Kenneth, and 1 sister, Wanda Scott. He is survived by his mother Alice Wheeler, one daughter,...