OBITUARIES

Dr. Jacob Hines D.V.M.

Dr. Jacob Hines D.V.M.

Mar 3, 2020

Dr. Jacob Albert Hines D.V.M., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020 at the age of 92. He was born in West Salem, Ohio on May 1, 1927. His parents were Miles E. Hines and Ruth A. (Kissane) Hines. He graduated from Homer High School near Homerville, Ohio in 1945 and joined the Army that year. He served...

Dolores Connelly

Dolores Connelly

Feb 20, 2020

Dolores M. Connelly, age 91 of Westfield, formerly of Milwaukee, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at Heartland House in Wautoma.  She was born on March 24, 1928 in Two Rivers, WI to Lloyd and Florence (Rocheleau) Phalen.  Dolores married Roy Connelly on April 20, 1946.  She proudly worked at Henri’s Food Products in...

Mary "Cathy" Decker

Mary "Cathy" Decker

Feb 10, 2020

Mary "Cathy" Decker, age 72 of Westfield, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, February 10, 2020.  She was surrounded by loved ones at the time of her death.

Cathy was born in Bessemer, MI on June 24, 1947 to her hero James Geach and Margaret Geach (Mackie).  She was the oldest of four children.  Her...

Nancy Brakebush

Nancy Brakebush

Jan 15, 2020

Nancy Lou Brakebush, age 79 of Westfield, went peacefully to her eternal home in Heaven with Jesus on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at her home.  She was born on December 23, 1940 in Harrisville to Gordon and Irene (Prochnow) Frank.  Nancy married William Brakebush on January 24, 1959 in Harrisville.  Nancy was devoted to husband Bill for 51 years....

Raymond Michalsky

Raymond Michalsky

Jan 12, 2020

Raymond G. Michalsky, age 87 of Oxford, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at his home.  He was born on March 24, 1932 in Waukesha, WI to George and Edna (Blackburn) Michalsky.  Ray proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps where he was awarded three battle stars for his military service.  He married Mardell...

Debra Albright

Debra Albright

Jan 12, 2020

Debra J. Albright, age 59 of Westfield, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at SSM Health St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo after a brief battle with cancer.  She was born on October 12, 1960 in Friendship, WI to Howard and Shirley (Kapke) Rosanske.  Debbie married Kurt Albright on December 10, 1977.  They had just celebrated 42 years together. ...

Glenna Ellis

Glenna Ellis

Jan 7, 2020

Glenna A. Ellis passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on the morning of January 7th, 2020. Glenna was born in Lynn, MA to Alfred and Connie Wetmore. She married Robert G. Ellis in 1951 and they were together for 62 years. She graduated from New England Deaconess School of Nursing in 1950 and impacted many lives with...

Robert Goldsmith Sr.

Robert Goldsmith Sr.

Jan 6, 2020

Robert A. Goldsmith Sr., age 88 of Westfield, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 6, 2020 at the Montello Care Center. He was born September 27, 1931 in Milwaukee, WI to Alfred and Viola (Krueger) Goldsmith.  He was a graduate of Westfield High School class of 1949.  He attended the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh where he played football.  He married...

Melvin "Mickey" Schrank

Melvin "Mickey" Schrank

Dec 27, 2019

Melvin “Mickey” Frank Schrank, age 86 of Westfield, passed away peacefully in the hands of God on Friday, December 27, 2019 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage.  He was born on May 10, 1933 in Coloma to Walter and Hilda (Powell) Schrank.  Mickey joined the Air Force after graduating high school.  While in the Air Force he did his...

Bill Mussey

Bill Mussey

Dec 21, 2019

Bill Mussey, age 84 of Harrisville, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at his home.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Dolores and 7 children.

To honor Bill’s wishes, no service will be held.

Please take a moment to view the online guestbook.  Send...

David Ruck

David Ruck

Dec 13, 2019

David Robert Ruck, age 67 of Oxford, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 13, 2019 at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison.  He was born on November 17, 1952 in Portage to Robert E. and Irene (Gollnick) Ruck.  David graduated from Westfield High School in 1971.  He proudly served his country in the United States Air...

Joan Walters

Joan Walters

Dec 13, 2019

Joan K. Walters, age 87 of Harrisville, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Friday, December 13th, 2019.  She was born on September 19th, 1932 to Joseph and Helen (Kasierski) Borzick.

Joan grew up in Harrisville and graduated from Westfield High School in 1950. She married Dean Walters at St. John’s Catholic Church in Montello...

Dorothy Schrank

Dorothy Schrank

Dec 8, 2019

Dorothy Mae Schrank, age 90 of Westfield, passed away peacefully in the hands of God on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at the Montello Care Center.  She was born on January 4, 1929 in Coloma to Walter and Hilda (Powell) Schrank.  Dorothy had a very strong faith and devoted her life to God and helping the needy.  She loved her...

Arthur Dee

Arthur Dee

Dec 8, 2019

Arthur Emil Dee, age 87 of Westfield, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, December 8th, 2019, at home surrounded by his loving family.  Arthur was born on January 20, 1932 in rural Harrisville. He graduated from Westfield High School and received his post-secondary degree from Oshkosh Business College. On June 4th, 1955 Arthur married Dorothy (Buchholz) at Immanuel Lutheran...

James Welbourne

James Welbourne

Dec 5, 2019

James L. Welbourne, age 65 of Westfield, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at Lakeview at Mill Pond CBRF in Westfield.  He was born on January 31, 1954.  Jim enjoyed listening to country music and watching old westerns.

A graveside service for Jim will be held on Monday, December 16, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Westfield...

Neil Kruger

Neil Kruger

Nov 29, 2019

Neil Edward Kruger, 84, of Harris Township, Marquette County, Wisconsin, passed away November 29, 2019. He was born June 11th, 1935 in Fox Lake, Dodge County, Wisconsin, the son of Alvin “Kie” and Alta (Fuhrmann) Kruger.

Neil graduated from Westfield High School with the class of 1952, and attended the UW Madison Agriculture Short Course. He had...

Van Johnston Jr.

Van Johnston Jr.

Nov 29, 2019

Van Hallie Johnston Jr., age 42 of Oxford, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2019.  He was born on February 11, 1977 in Portage.

He went to school for criminal justice; worked as truck driver for Bula Farms.  Van had a giving heart and helped lots of people. He will be dearly missed.

One son,...

Edmund Grisco

Edmund Grisco

Nov 14, 2019

Edmund J. Grisco, age 94 of Westfield, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Wm. S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison.  He was born on August 25, 1925 in Chicago, IL to Alexander and Emily (Kijowski) Grisco.  Ed proudly served his country during WW II in the Army Air Corps.

Survivors include his two children,...

Gertrude "Gertie" Davey

Gertrude "Gertie" Davey

Nov 6, 2019

Gertrude “Gertie” Davey, age 90 of Westfield, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at her home.  She was born on January 22, 1929 in Buffalo, NY to Raymond and Eleanor (Short) Sargent.  Gertie spent her childhood in Newburyport, Massachusetts.  She married Benjamin Davey on July 27, 1957 in Newburyport. Together they moved and made their home in Westfield. ...

Kristyn Blazich

Kristyn Blazich

Nov 1, 2019

Kristyn Marie Blazich, age 43 of Westfield, passed away suddenly but peacefully on Friday, November 1, 2019 at her home.  She was born on May 23, 1976 in Madison.  Kristyn graduated from Madison Memorial High School and went on to earn a degree as a Graduate Gemologist from GIA.  She married Michael Blazich on October 3, 1998 in DeForest. ...