Margaret Mary Wandrey
Nov 18, 2023
Margaret Mary (Esselman) Wandrey, age 41 of Coloma, died unexpectedly on Saturday, November 18, 2023 in her home.
Margaret (“Meg” or “Mugs”) was born December 28, 1981 to Mark and Mary (Broderick) Esselman in Wisconsin Rapids. Meg graduated from Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln High School in 2000. She went on to college and graduated from UW Eau Claire in 2006 with...
Georgiann "Gigi" Marie Snow
Nov 7, 2023
Georgiann “Gigi” Marie Snow, age 50 of Westfield, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. She was born December 23, 1972 in Portage to George and Sandy (Becker) Snow.
Gigi grew up in Westfield, graduating with the class of 1991. Her young adult life was spent as a CNA, helping those in...
Betty "Tootie" L. Weber
Nov 3, 2023
Betty “Tootie” L. Weber, age 83 of Montello, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, November 3, 2023 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Appleton. She was born on February 1, 1940 in Montello to Ewalt and Evelyn (Klawitter) Berg. Tootie married Clayton Weber on November 21, 1959 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Montello. She enjoyed having attention...
Edward Talmage Ostergard
Oct 31, 2023
Edward Talmage Ostergard, age 95 of Westfield, WI, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 in Westfield. Edward was born on April 29, 1928 in Avon Park, Florida to Ole Christian Ostergard and Olive Anna Campbell. Edward was raised in Durand, Il. He married Zola Vera Cecil on August 25, 1950 in Sinton, Texas and lived the majority of his...
Gloria Jean Accola
Oct 25, 2023
Gloria Jean Accola, age 76 of Westfield, WI, formerly of Baraboo, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at Edgewater Haven in Port Edwards, WI. She was born on June 20, 1947 in Madison to George and Dorothy (Brunkow) Accola.
Gloria proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and then in the Wisconsin National Guard. She...
Ryan K. Mantz Sr.
Oct 24, 2023
Ryan K. Mantz Sr., age 34 of Westfield, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. He was born on January 19, 1989 in Menomonee Falls, WI to Craig and Karen (Thom) Mantz.
Ryan was an amazing father, husband and son. He loved his family more than anything. Ryan joined the military in 2007 when he was 17. He stated...
Kevin Stahl
Oct 15, 2023
Kevin John Stahl, age 57 of Coloma, WI peacefully passed into the hands of Jesus at his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, October 15, 2023. Kevin was born in Merrill, WI on November 5, 1965 to Wayne and Nancy (Albrecht) Stahl. He graduated from Berlin High School and married Marcia Hansen on June 22, 1985 at First Lutheran...
Zola Marie Ostergard
Oct 12, 2023
Zola Marie Ostergard, age 67 of Westfield, WI, formerly of Corpus Christi, TX, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s in Westfield. Zola was born on September 1, 1956 in Kingsville, Texas to Edward T. Ostergard and Zola Vera Cecil and lived most of her life in Corpus Christi. She graduated from Richard King...
Lori Gwen Diekfuss
Oct 5, 2023
Lori Gwen Diekfuss, age 64 of Tomah, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at the Tomah VA Medical Center. She was born on December 9, 1958 to the late Denzil and Lois (Foss) Diekfuss. Lori grew up in Coloma and enjoyed genealogy, playing cards, baking and Christmas time. She served in the U.S. Navy from 1979-1984. Lori received the...
William "Bill" Kiggens
Sep 29, 2023
William “Bill” Kiggens, 81, of Westfield, WI, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023, after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Portage, Wisconsin, to William and Bernice Kiggens on January 8, 1942.
After graduating from high school, Bill worked for a bridge construction crew that built two of the Wisconsin River bridges. He met Joan Clausen in...
Gayle Bryce Smith
Sep 20, 2023
Gayle Bryce “Smitty” Smith, age 91 of New Berlin, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, just short of his 92nd birthday. He was born on September 26, 1931 in the Town of Springfield, Marquette County to Charles and Lillian (Sandow) Smith. Loving husband of 70 years to Leetrice (Pierce) Smith. Father of Randy (Diane) Smith, Jeffrey Smith, and...
Mark August Thalacker
Sep 16, 2023
Mark August Thalacker, age 72 of Woodbury, MN began a new life in Heaven on Saturday, September 16, 2023 after 18 years of victory with Parkinson’s and seven years of victory with cancer. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Joyce; daughter, Abby; son, Will (Kate); brothers, Rick (Cindy) and Dave (Jeane); sisters, Nell (Ken) and Jana;...
Shirley Mae Mike
Sep 3, 2023
Shirley Mae Mike, age 89 of Westfield, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 3, 2023 at her home. She was born on September 8, 1933 in Wauwatosa, WI to James and Ida (Burt) Hanson. She loved quilting and especially taking care of her daughter, Pamela and grandchildren.
Shirley is survived by her seven children, Christine (Dean) Goldsmith, Wautoma, Stephen (Kim)...
Tomasa Canales
Aug 29, 2023
Tomasa Canales, age 77 of Grand Marsh, passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. She was born on April 8, 1946 in San Antonio, TX to Marquito and Juanita (Tobar) Canales.
Tomasa will be buried in the New Chester Cemetery, Town of New Chester, Adams County.
Please take a moment to view the online Tribute Wall. Send your condolences or...
Kristine Kay Ingram
Aug 29, 2023
Kristine Kay Ingram, age 67 of West Salem, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at Mulder Health Care Facility in West Salem. She was born on February 1, 1956 in Portage to Jack and Eleanor (Schneider) Ingram. Kris enjoyed arts and crafts, Special Olympics, Badger Camp, eating out and watching the Green Bay Packers.
Kris is survived by...
Duane "Bud" Labrenz
Aug 15, 2023
Duane “Bud” Labrenz, age 88 of Westfield, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. He was born on October 8, 1934 in Packwaukee, WI to Walter and Lola (Drew) Labrenz. Bud married Maureen Bengsch on February 4, 1956 in Dubuque, Iowa. They were blessed with six children.
Bud worked for Willard and Lawrence...
Virginia L. Jones
Aug 8, 2023
Virginia “Ginger” L. Jones, age 63, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 8, 2023 in Montello, WI. She was born on June 12, 1960 in Twin Lakes, WI. Ginger graduated from Wilmont High School, class of 1978. From a very young age she loved animals and would bring all kinds of “pets” home, much to her parents’ surprise. Ginger spent her days taking care of horses, reading an endless amount of books, and...
John W. Krolski
Aug 4, 2023
Join us in the “Celebration of Life” for
John William Krolski
(Feb 3, 1941 - Aug. 4, 2023)
He passed away peacefully with his wife Karen Krolski (Manstch) at his side
Preceded in death by his parents,
Anthony and Dolores Krolski (Pelkofer)
Also preceded in death by his sister, Joan Krolski
Loving brother to Kenneth and Sharon Sedmak (Krolski)...
Brian J. Wasson
Aug 2, 2023
Brian J. Wasson, age 54 of Westfield, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, following a courageous battle with Neuroendocrine Cancer. He was born on May 12, 1969, in Portage, Wi to Floyd and Vivan (Sullivan) Wasson. Brian graduated from Westfield High School in 1988. One of Brian's biggest accomplishments was being a father to his four children. On August...
Cynthia Louise Giese
Jul 29, 2023
Cynthia Louise Giese, age 83 of Coloma, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 29, 2023. Cindy was born November 1, 1939 to Leslie and Mary Jane Linaberry. She graduated from Westfield Union Free High School with the class of 1957.
She married Thomas Giese on August 2, 1958 at her parents’ home in Russell Flats. They were blessed...
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Margaret Mary Wandrey
Nov 18, 2023
Margaret Mary (Esselman) Wandrey, age 41 of Coloma, died unexpectedly on Saturday, November 18, 2023 in her home.
Margaret (“Meg” or “Mugs”) was born December 28, 1981 to Mark and Mary (Broderick) Esselman in Wisconsin Rapids. Meg graduated from Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln High School in 2000. She went on to college and graduated from UW Eau Claire in 2006 with...
Georgiann "Gigi" Marie Snow
Nov 7, 2023
Georgiann “Gigi” Marie Snow, age 50 of Westfield, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. She was born December 23, 1972 in Portage to George and Sandy (Becker) Snow.
Gigi grew up in Westfield, graduating with the class of 1991. Her young adult life was spent as a CNA, helping those in...
Betty "Tootie" L. Weber
Nov 3, 2023
Betty “Tootie” L. Weber, age 83 of Montello, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, November 3, 2023 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Appleton. She was born on February 1, 1940 in Montello to Ewalt and Evelyn (Klawitter) Berg. Tootie married Clayton Weber on November 21, 1959 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Montello. She enjoyed having attention...
Edward Talmage Ostergard
Oct 31, 2023
Edward Talmage Ostergard, age 95 of Westfield, WI, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 in Westfield. Edward was born on April 29, 1928 in Avon Park, Florida to Ole Christian Ostergard and Olive Anna Campbell. Edward was raised in Durand, Il. He married Zola Vera Cecil on August 25, 1950 in Sinton, Texas and lived the majority of his...
Gloria Jean Accola
Oct 25, 2023
Gloria Jean Accola, age 76 of Westfield, WI, formerly of Baraboo, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at Edgewater Haven in Port Edwards, WI. She was born on June 20, 1947 in Madison to George and Dorothy (Brunkow) Accola.
Gloria proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and then in the Wisconsin National Guard. She...
Ryan K. Mantz Sr.
Oct 24, 2023
Ryan K. Mantz Sr., age 34 of Westfield, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. He was born on January 19, 1989 in Menomonee Falls, WI to Craig and Karen (Thom) Mantz.
Ryan was an amazing father, husband and son. He loved his family more than anything. Ryan joined the military in 2007 when he was 17. He stated...
Kevin Stahl
Oct 15, 2023
Kevin John Stahl, age 57 of Coloma, WI peacefully passed into the hands of Jesus at his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, October 15, 2023. Kevin was born in Merrill, WI on November 5, 1965 to Wayne and Nancy (Albrecht) Stahl. He graduated from Berlin High School and married Marcia Hansen on June 22, 1985 at First Lutheran...
Zola Marie Ostergard
Oct 12, 2023
Zola Marie Ostergard, age 67 of Westfield, WI, formerly of Corpus Christi, TX, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s in Westfield. Zola was born on September 1, 1956 in Kingsville, Texas to Edward T. Ostergard and Zola Vera Cecil and lived most of her life in Corpus Christi. She graduated from Richard King...
Lori Gwen Diekfuss
Oct 5, 2023
Lori Gwen Diekfuss, age 64 of Tomah, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at the Tomah VA Medical Center. She was born on December 9, 1958 to the late Denzil and Lois (Foss) Diekfuss. Lori grew up in Coloma and enjoyed genealogy, playing cards, baking and Christmas time. She served in the U.S. Navy from 1979-1984. Lori received the...
William "Bill" Kiggens
Sep 29, 2023
William “Bill” Kiggens, 81, of Westfield, WI, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023, after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Portage, Wisconsin, to William and Bernice Kiggens on January 8, 1942.
After graduating from high school, Bill worked for a bridge construction crew that built two of the Wisconsin River bridges. He met Joan Clausen in...
Gayle Bryce Smith
Sep 20, 2023
Gayle Bryce “Smitty” Smith, age 91 of New Berlin, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, just short of his 92nd birthday. He was born on September 26, 1931 in the Town of Springfield, Marquette County to Charles and Lillian (Sandow) Smith. Loving husband of 70 years to Leetrice (Pierce) Smith. Father of Randy (Diane) Smith, Jeffrey Smith, and...
Mark August Thalacker
Sep 16, 2023
Mark August Thalacker, age 72 of Woodbury, MN began a new life in Heaven on Saturday, September 16, 2023 after 18 years of victory with Parkinson’s and seven years of victory with cancer. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Joyce; daughter, Abby; son, Will (Kate); brothers, Rick (Cindy) and Dave (Jeane); sisters, Nell (Ken) and Jana;...
Shirley Mae Mike
Sep 3, 2023
Shirley Mae Mike, age 89 of Westfield, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 3, 2023 at her home. She was born on September 8, 1933 in Wauwatosa, WI to James and Ida (Burt) Hanson. She loved quilting and especially taking care of her daughter, Pamela and grandchildren.
Shirley is survived by her seven children, Christine (Dean) Goldsmith, Wautoma, Stephen (Kim)...
Tomasa Canales
Aug 29, 2023
Tomasa Canales, age 77 of Grand Marsh, passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. She was born on April 8, 1946 in San Antonio, TX to Marquito and Juanita (Tobar) Canales.
Tomasa will be buried in the New Chester Cemetery, Town of New Chester, Adams County.
Please take a moment to view the online Tribute Wall. Send your condolences or...
Kristine Kay Ingram
Aug 29, 2023
Kristine Kay Ingram, age 67 of West Salem, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at Mulder Health Care Facility in West Salem. She was born on February 1, 1956 in Portage to Jack and Eleanor (Schneider) Ingram. Kris enjoyed arts and crafts, Special Olympics, Badger Camp, eating out and watching the Green Bay Packers.
Kris is survived by...
Duane "Bud" Labrenz
Aug 15, 2023
Duane “Bud” Labrenz, age 88 of Westfield, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. He was born on October 8, 1934 in Packwaukee, WI to Walter and Lola (Drew) Labrenz. Bud married Maureen Bengsch on February 4, 1956 in Dubuque, Iowa. They were blessed with six children.
Bud worked for Willard and Lawrence...
Virginia L. Jones
Aug 8, 2023
Virginia “Ginger” L. Jones, age 63, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 8, 2023 in Montello, WI. She was born on June 12, 1960 in Twin Lakes, WI. Ginger graduated from Wilmont High School, class of 1978. From a very young age she loved animals and would bring all kinds of “pets” home, much to her parents’ surprise. Ginger spent her days taking care of horses, reading an endless amount of books, and...
John W. Krolski
Aug 4, 2023
Join us in the “Celebration of Life” for
John William Krolski
(Feb 3, 1941 - Aug. 4, 2023)
He passed away peacefully with his wife Karen Krolski (Manstch) at his side
Preceded in death by his parents,
Anthony and Dolores Krolski (Pelkofer)
Also preceded in death by his sister, Joan Krolski
Loving brother to Kenneth and Sharon Sedmak (Krolski)...
Brian J. Wasson
Aug 2, 2023
Brian J. Wasson, age 54 of Westfield, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, following a courageous battle with Neuroendocrine Cancer. He was born on May 12, 1969, in Portage, Wi to Floyd and Vivan (Sullivan) Wasson. Brian graduated from Westfield High School in 1988. One of Brian's biggest accomplishments was being a father to his four children. On August...
Cynthia Louise Giese
Jul 29, 2023
Cynthia Louise Giese, age 83 of Coloma, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 29, 2023. Cindy was born November 1, 1939 to Leslie and Mary Jane Linaberry. She graduated from Westfield Union Free High School with the class of 1957.
She married Thomas Giese on August 2, 1958 at her parents’ home in Russell Flats. They were blessed...
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