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Ruth Walters

Ruth Walters

Feb 10, 2015

Ruth Marie Walters, age 91 of Montello, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at her home. She was born on April 20, 1923 in the Town of Shields to Clarence and Bertha (Zuelsdorf) Crown. Ruth married Raymond Walters on January 24, 1942 in Fox Lake, WI. Raymond preceded her in death on November 17, 2000. She was a...

Betty Johnson

Betty Johnson

Jan 29, 2015

Betty M. Johnson, age 92 of Westfield, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 29, 2015 at Montello Care Center. She was born on July 4, 1922 in Edgerton, WI. Betty married Burgess M. Johnson in 1951. Burgess preceded her in death in May of 1984. Betty spent most of her life in Edgerton, moving to Westfield in 1989. She enjoyed...

Harold Hartenstein

Harold Hartenstein

Jan 28, 2015

Harold H. Hartenstein, age 85 of Oxford, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg, WI. He was born on February 16, 1929 in Hannibal, WI to Antonio and Remona (Hendrix) Hartenstein. Harold worked at R.E.A. stringing high lines from 1947 to 1949. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during...

Kenneth Peters

Kenneth Peters

Jan 16, 2015

Kenneth W. Peters, age 86 of Montello, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, January 16, 2015 at the VA Hospital in Madison. He was born on April 30, 1928 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin to Fred and Adell (Simon) Peters. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during WW II and Korea....

Ralph Goutcher

Ralph Goutcher

Jan 10, 2015

Ralph W. Goutcher, age 82 of Westfield, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at his home. He was born on April 25, 1932 in the Ladysmith, WI to Henry and Hazel (Roohr) Goutcher. Ralph married Linda M. Goutcher on November 12, 1960 in Naperville, IL. Linda preceded him in death on November 3, 2008. He served in the...

Dorothy Schrank

Dorothy Schrank

Jan 10, 2015

Dorothy M. Schrank, age 69 of Westfield, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at her home. She was born on February 16, 1945 in Toledo, OH to Nickolas and Glendora (Fleitz) Schumann. Dorothy married Arnold J. Schrank on August 3, 1974 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Westfield. Arnie preceded her in death on May 1, 2006. She was a...

Rita Grisco

Rita Grisco

Jan 8, 2015

Biography

Rita M. Grisco, age 81 of Westfield, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2015 while under the care of St. Jude Hospice. She was born on October 27, 1933 in Chicago, IL to Edward and Agnes (Nowak) Rybicki. Rita married Edmund J. Grisco on March 5, 1966 in Chicago. Survivors include her husband, Edmund; two step children, Susan...

Shirley Thrasher

Shirley Thrasher

Jan 8, 2015

Biography

Shirley Jean Thrasher, age 62 of Westfield, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at the VA Hospital in Madison. She was born on February 20, 1952 in Evansville, IN to Eugene and Wanda (Killough) Brammer. Shirley served three years in the United States Marine Corps where she met her husband, Randy. She enjoyed traveling with her husband...

Lt. Strauss

Lt. Strauss

Jan 5, 2015

Lt. Col. Kenneth E. Strauss, age 90, of Aurora, CO, passed away Monday, January 5, 2015. His wife Phillys Rae preceded him in death in 1970, while his companion of 43 years, Georgia Rux preceded him in death recently. He is survived by his children, Paul (Carolyn), Barbara, and Beth (Brian); grandchildren, Cheryl, Kenneth (Shylo), Michelle, and Brayden; great-grandchildren, Kendra...

Lillian Duesterhoeft

Lillian Duesterhoeft

Dec 23, 2014

Biography

Lillian L. Duesterhoeft, age 74 of Westfield, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at Berlin Memorial Hospital. She was born on March 8, 1940 in Wisconsin Rapids, WI to Oscar and Marie (Ellwort) Hodge. Lillian married Herbie Duesterhoeft on August 10, 1957 in Richford, WI. Herbie preceded her in death on July 10, 1992. Lillian had a...

Alvina Jahnke

Alvina Jahnke

Dec 6, 2014

Alvina W. Jahnke, age 104 of Westfield, joined her Lord and Maker on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at the Montello Care Center. She was born on June 10, 1910 to Gustav and Amy (Calder) Wobschal in Town of Springfield. Alvina was Baptized on July 3, 1910 by Rev. Martin Mueller and Confirmed on August 12, 1923 by Rev. O.L....

Helen Borzick

Helen Borzick

Dec 3, 2014

Helen E. Borzick (nee Krueger), age 83 of Harrisville, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. She was born on February 25, 1931 in the Town of Newton to Edward and Agnes (Beutler) Krueger. Helen married Edward Borzick on June 27, 1953. Helen taught in several schools in Marquette County for 42 years. She...

Thomas Murdock

Thomas Murdock

Dec 2, 2014

Thomas R. Murdock, age 70 of Montello, passed away on Tuesday December 02, 2014 at his home. He was born on January 09, 1944 in Terre Haute, IN to Melvin and Doris (Gibbons) Murdock. Tom graduated from Gerstmeyer Technical High School in Terre Haute in 1962. After graduating Tom enlisted in the Marine Corp, and after completing basic training...

Merlin Hauser

Merlin Hauser

Nov 28, 2014

Send Flowers Merlin "Mert" D. Hauser September 19, 1933 - November 28, 2014

Merlin “Mert” D. Hauser, age 81 of Oxford, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 28, 2014 at his home. He was born on September 19, 1933 in the Town of Douglas, Wisconsin to Joseph and Irene (Byers) Hauser. Mert is survived by the love of his...

Henry Hoevel

Henry Hoevel

Nov 24, 2014

Henry “Sonny” B. Hoevel, age 68 of Montello, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 24, 2014 at Montello Care Center. He was born on November 26, 1945 in Eau Claire, WI to Henry and Winifred (Lawrence) Hoevel. Sonny married Charlene Wasson on September 10, 1966 in Spring Valley, WI. He worked as a semi driver for many years hauling...

C. Guptill Jr

C. Guptill Jr

Nov 10, 2014

C. Edward Guptill Jr., age 66 of Westfield, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 10, 2014 at his home. He was born on July 3, 1948 to Clarence “Mickey” and Elizabeth “Betty” (Rucker) Guptill Sr. in Beaver Dam, WI. Ed was a graduate of Horicon High School, class of 1966 where he played football and baseball. He graduated from...

Elynor Kamba

Elynor Kamba

Oct 29, 2014

Biography Elynor P. Kamba, age 96 of Montello, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at Harris Villa of Westfield. She was born on September 22, 1918 in Chicago, IL, daughter of the late Charles and Ella (Masek) Volenec. Elynor married Richard J. Kamba on May 10, 1941 in Berwyn, IL. Richard preceded her in death on November 23, 2004....

William Meiller

William Meiller

Oct 21, 2014

William “Bill” J. Meiller, age 58 of Westfield, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at his home. He was born on May 13, 1956 in Portage to Lester and Constance (Ingraham) Meiller. Bill married Patricia Briese on April 26, 1975 in Coloma. He enjoyed many outdoor activities, stock car racing, motorcycles, playing cards, and spending time with...

Irma Ahles

Irma Ahles

Oct 18, 2014

Irma M. Ahles, age 89 of Westfield, was peacefully called to heaven, Saturday, October 18, 2014 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. She was born on October 15, 1925 to Harvey and Ida (Borreson) Wallert. On April 15, 1967, Irma married Vernon E. Ahles. Together they ran two businesses; a restaurant, the Ahles Café in Blair, WI for three...

Fred Ciezadlo Sr

Fred Ciezadlo Sr

Oct 13, 2014

Fred J. Ciezadlo Sr., age 86 of Westfield, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, October 13, 2014 at Berlin Memorial Hospital. He was born on November 1, 1927 in Chicago, IL to Stanley and Josephine (Koziol) Ciezadlo. Fred graduated high school in Chicago in 1944. He was immediately drafted and served his country in the...