OBITUARIES

Feb 5, 2023

Grace M. Yaap, age 89 of Packwaukee, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at Harris Villa Assisted Living in Westfield.  She was born on September 27, 1933 in Packwaukee to Richard and Esther Zeatlow.  Grace married Chester Yaap on May 13, 1950.  She enjoyed life as a homemaker, going for long walks around town and taking care of her...

Jan 28, 2023

Mary Lou Byers, age 77 of Oxford, passed away with family by her side on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at her home.  She was born on September 24, 1945 in Portage, WI to Lester and Edith (MacKenzie) Lloyd. Mary Lou married Delmar Byers on November 14, 1969 in Nashua, Iowa at The Little Brown Church.  She owned her own beauty...

Jan 17, 2023

Jean Lorraine Henke, 81, of Westfield, WI, and formerly, Grand Marsh, WI, passed away at her home, January 17, 2023, following illness. Jean was a beloved wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister and friend to many. She will be missed.

Jean was born on August 11, 1941 in Portage, WI to Otis Stevens and Geneva (Laufenberg)...

Jan 11, 2023

James Robey Urban, age 79 of Montello, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at his home.  He was born on December 9, 1943 in Milwaukee, WI to Jack and Alice (Robey) Urban.

Jim will always be remembered by many, especially his children. His children will always remember all the good times at the lake and the...

Jan 8, 2023

Eva Kimmel of Westfield, was a loving wife, mom, grandma, and great-grandma, known best by those who loved her the most as “Oma”. She passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, January 8th, 2023 at the age of 91.

She was born to John and Eva (Fetter) Tillmann in Dusz, Hungary on September 10th, 1931. In...

Jan 3, 2023

Darryl Lee Russell, age 71 of Westfield, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at Select Specialty Hospital in Madison.  He was born on December 6, 1951 in Racine, WI to John and Anna (Billington) Russell.  Darryl was a very caring and loving man.  He would do anything that was asked of him for family and friends, especially...

Jan 1, 2023

Beatrice R. Repinski, age 88 of Oxford, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023 at Wisconsin Dells Health Services.  She was born on May 4, 1934 in Oregon, IL to James and Ida (Reynolds) Bruce.  Bea worked as a nurse and her life-long love of music has inspired her children and grandchildren.  She married Maurice “Maury” Repinski in 1984....

Dec 23, 2022

Ralph P. Russell Jr., age 86 formerly of Westfield, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022 at Concordia Health and Rehab in Bella Vista, Arkansas.  He was born on March 9, 1936 in Madison to Ralph and Ethel (Johnson) Russell Sr.  Russell served in the United States Army.

No formal service will be held.  Inurnment will be...

Dec 20, 2022

Clarence “Clary” Otto Behling returned to his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at the age of 70 after a valiant battle with cancer.

Clarence was born March 28, 1952 in Milwaukee, WI.  He was the son of the late Clarence and Elizabeth (Skorganc) Behling. He was preceded in death by his wife, Connie (Krueger).

Dec 20, 2022

Charles Graham, age 71 of Westfield, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at his home.  He was born March 10, 1951 in Milwaukee, WI to Richard and Beatrice Graham.

In his junior year of high school, Chuck started dating the love of his life, Joelle.  Last month they celebrated their 53rd year anniversary.  In 1994, they...

Dec 12, 2022

Maxine Abigail (Spiker) Field , age 84 of Westfield, WI died on December 12, 2022 quietly and comfortably with her daughters by her side. Maxine was born to Artie and Agnes Spiker in Gibbon Glade, PA on March 8, 1938, the youngest of 5 children. Maxine married Joseph (Richard) Field on December 24, 1956 in Bruceton Mills,...

Dec 6, 2022

Karen Marie Bengsch, age 81 of Westfield, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at her home.  She was born on July 5, 1941 in Westfield to Irving and Marie (Prill) Bengsch.  Karen worked at Brakebush Brothers for many years until her retirement.  She was baptized, confirmed and was a faithful member at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Westfield.

Nov 30, 2022

Gerald “Jerry” James Bitney, age 88 of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at Harris Villa Assisted Living in Westfield, WI.  He was born in Madison on March 8, 1934.  Jerry was a kind, quiet spoken man known for his big smile and one liners.  Madison was his home.  He retired from the U.S. Postal Service after...

Nov 29, 2022

Donna M. Folstrom, age 88 of Oxford, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at Harris Villa Assisted Living in Westfield.  She was born on May 11, 1934 in North Dakota to John and Marie Verwey.  Donna married Bill Folstrom on March 17, 1955.  She worked at Brakebush Brothers for many years before her and Bill built their...

Nov 26, 2022

Priscilla Nancy Haack, age 70 of Harrisville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield.  She was born on December 21, 1951 in Detroit, MI to Rupert and Clara (Hengel) Woods.  Priscilla married Dennis Haack on June 5, 1999 in Minocqua.

Priscilla is survived by her husband, Dennis; brother, Dennis (Vicky)...

Nov 22, 2022

LeRoy G. Moskal, age 97 of Portage, formerly of Madison and Lodi, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage.  He was born March 13, 1925, in Chicago, IL to Frank and Margaret Moskal.

LeRoy served in the Navy as a Seabee stationed on the island of Tulagi in the Pacific during...

Nov 14, 2022

Laverne Geraldine (Miller) Laine, age 84 of Dakota, WI, passed away on Monday November 14, 2022 in Fort Collins, CO at Poudre Valley Hospital.  Born on October 24, 1938 in Donaldson, PA to Lester and Mabel Miller, Laverne was the youngest of four daughters.  After Laverne graduated in 1956 from Schuylkill High School, she and a friend had an...

Nov 14, 2022

Carolyn “Kari” Laughlin, age 77 of Westfield, WI, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2022 at her home.  She was born Carolyn Louise Teske on July 14, 1945, in Berlin, WI, to parents Harvey and Connie Teske.  Kari graduated from Westfield High School in 1963.  She married William “Bill” Laughlin on May 24, 1969 in Westfield.

Creative,...

Nov 12, 2022

Marlene B. Haas, of Neshkoro, passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at ThedaCare Medical Center in Berlin, WI, at the age of 78. Beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Marlene was born on November 29,1943 in West Allis, WI. She attended Mercy High School in West Allis, graduating in 1961. While working full-time at High-Flite diner, she graduated with...

Nov 9, 2022

Sheila Egner, age 73 of Grand Marsh, formerly of McFarland, WI, passed away following a brief illness on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at Gunderson Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse.  She was born on February 1, 1949 in Dodgeville, WI to Norbert and Beverly (Wood) Strang.

Sheila is survived by her husband of 50 years, Duane; son,...