OBITUARIES

Aug 17, 2009

Naomi L. Diekhus, age 55 of Harrisville, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 17, 2009. She was born on October 21, 1953 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Bernard and Virgil (Scharnberg) Diekhus. Naomi operated her own hair salon for many years. She enjoyed living in her family homestead on Harris Pond. Naomi had a heart of gold and...

Aug 16, 2009

Jamieson Michael Stephens, age 13 of Westfield, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2009 at home. He was born on March 14, 1996 in Mauston to Michael and Joann (Selenske) Stephens. Jamie loved being in the outdoors, camping, hunting, fishing, exploring, riding his bike and skateboard. He was full of life and liked to be a jokester but was also...

Aug 16, 2009

Charlene J. Clark, age 72 of Westfield, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2009 at Montello Care Center. She was born on September 21, 1936 in Jones County, Iowa, daughter of the late Ralph and Ann (Henry) Pederson. Charlene married Robert E. Clark on January 30, 1960 in Garrison, Iowa, he preceded her in death on October 24, 1997....

Jul 31, 2009

Ronald Lee Polacek, age 76 of Westfield, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2009 at UW Hospital, Madison. He was born on October 2, 1932 in Berwyn, IL, son of the late Jerry Sr. and Helen (Kroc) Polacek. Ron moved to Wisconsin in 1946 to Sunset Point Resort on Pleasant Lake where he helped his dad operate the resort....

Jul 19, 2009

Judith “Judy” R. Beckwith, age 62 of Packwaukee, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2009 at her home. She was born on March 24, 1947 in Montello, daughter of the late Adelbert and Clara (Salzwedel) DiBell. Judy was married to Donald Schneider and on July 15, 1974 she married Michael Beckwith. Judy worked at Speed Queen in Ripon and...

Jul 19, 2009

Biography Mary Helen Gallenberg, age 87 of Westfield, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2009 at the Montello Care Center, Montello. She was born on April 6, 1922 in Antigo, daughter of the late Robert and Gertrude (Reily) Kirsch. Mary married Joseph Gallenberg on August 21, 1943 in Antigo. Survivors include her husband, Joseph; two children, Jo Ann (Raymond) Devine-Rudolph,...

Jul 10, 2009

Julie Ann Kemnitz, age 47 of Westfield, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2009 at UW Hospital. She was born on December 16, 1961 in Landstual, Germany. Julie worked at Brakebush Brothers for the past six years. Survivors include her two daughters, Amanda (Allen) Goossen and Hanna Kemnitz of Westfield; two grandchildren, Wesley and Carman Goossen; her father, William (Sally)...

Jul 2, 2009

Walter “Wally” H. Volbrecht, age 89 of the Township of Crystal Lake, Marquette County, joined God and the angels on Thursday, July 2, 2009. He was born on May 17, 1920 in Milwaukee, son of the late Walter C. and Lillian (Steiner) Volbrecht. Wally married Elaine Engel on November 7, 1942, she preceded him in death on June 15, 1998....

Jul 2, 2009

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David L. Kloiber, age 69 of Westfield, passed away following an automobile accident on Thursday, July 2, 2009 in Waushara County. He was born on August 9, 1939 in Oshkosh, son of the late Albert Jr. “Gerg” and Gertrude (Menzel) Kloiber. David married Leatrice L. Kloiber on May 2, 1959. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and helping people. David...

Jun 30, 2009

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Leatrice L. Kloiber, age 71 of Westfield, passed away quietly after a short illness on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at UW Hospital, Madison. She was born on October 4, 1937 in Oshkosh, daughter of the late Marcus and Lucille (Resheske) Hammerseng. Leatrice married David L. Kloiber on May 2, 1959. Leatrice worked for the Telephone Co. in Oshkosh...

Jun 17, 2009

Kathleen “Katy” M. Kemnitz, age 85 of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at Parkside Retirement Community, DeForest. She was born on June 18, 1923 in White Creek, WI, daughter of the late Oscar and Mildred (Stevenson) Dunn. Katy married Donald Kemnitz on September 18, 1948 in Westfield, he preceded her in death on August 11, 1984....

Jun 17, 2009

Send Flowers Edwin Hell December 20, 1932 - June 17, 2009

Edwin Hell, age 76 of Township of Newton, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at his home. He was born on December 20, 1932, Township of Newton, son of the late Otto and Ella (Muehrer) Hell. Edwin married Delores Frank on May 4, 1957 in Harrisville. He...

Jun 6, 2009

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Geneva M. Winkler, age 84 of Westfield, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2009 at Hess Memorial Hospital, Mauston. She was born on October 10, 1924 in Portage, daughter of the late William and Mildred (Sybell) Dewar. Geneva married Allie G. Winkler on August 20, 1949 in Lake Villa, IL. Allie preceded her in death on September 17,...

Jun 6, 2009

Margaret “Muggs” L. McNutt, age 79 of Montello/Oxford, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2009 at Divine Savior Hospital, Portage. She was born on February 22, 1930 in Oxford, daughter of the late Oliver and Mildred (Wheeler) Nelson. Survivors include two daughters, Pamela (Mark) Kerschner, Coloma and Debra (Zoltan Grossman) McNutt, Olympia, WA; six grandchildren, Jody (Christopher) Rabe, Michael (Brenda)...

May 21, 2009

Biography Janet Carol Foat, age 68 of Westfield, WI, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2009 at HospiceCare Inc., Madison. She was born on August 9, 1940 in Chicago, IL to Elmer and Ellenor (Rigsby) Foerster. Janet married Vernon Foat on December 10, 1975 in Woodstock, IL. She was a professional roller skater in McHenry, IL who participated in dance...

May 20, 2009

Gilbert Donald “Gib” Kruger, age 82, of Packwaukee Township, Marquette County, WI, died on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage, WI under the compassionate care of Dr. Amy Strain. He was born on July 13, 1926 in the Township of Harris, Marquette County, WI, the son of Jule and Amanda (Jahnke) Kruger. He served his...

Apr 27, 2009

Robert Frank Robinson, age 88 of Montello, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 27, 2009 at Joanie’s Home in Montello. He was born on August 10, 1920 in Montello to Samuel and Lucy (Cummings) Robinson. Bob attended Montello Schools, graduating high school in 1938. He joined the United States Navy in 1940, was aboard the USS Maryland during the...

Apr 26, 2009

Robert “Bobby” R. Zinke, age 79 of Stoughton, formerly of Oxford, passed away due to injuries from a fall on Sunday, April 26, 2009 at HospiceCare Inc. in Madison. He was born on July 1, 1929 in Oxford, son of the late Richard and Marguerite (Smith) Zinke. Bobby was a loving and caring person who made people smile. He was...

Apr 20, 2009

Jen Audrey Marshall, age 50 of Westfield, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Monday, April 20, 2009 at her home. She was born on November 27, 1958 in Berlin. Jen is the daughter of Russell and Charlotte (Ellis) Marshall and she grew up in the Hancock area. Jen attended Tri-County High School. She was a reporter for the...

Apr 20, 2009

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Richard T. Bakken MIDDLETON- Richard Bakken, age 78, passed away on April 20, 2009, from a long battle with cancer. He took great pride in his work as a mason contractor. He loved the outdoors and singing in the church choir. He will deeply miss his friends at Lanes Bakery. He was preceded in death by his wife,...