OBITUARIES

Jul 23, 2007

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Cornelia R. Kortas, age 90 of Westfield, passed away following a lengthy illness on Monday, July 23, 2007 at Montello Care Center. She was born on October 26, 1916 in Chicago, IL. Survivors include one daughter, Corri Rose (Gerald) Zid, Westfield; two grandsons, Michael Egan, Westfield and Paul (Erin) Egan, Cottage Grove; two great grandsons, Adam and Luke...

Jul 18, 2007

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Irene Maria (nee Mike) Schrank, previously of Westfield, resident of Silver Lake Manor in Wautoma, was born on October 16, 1914 in the Township of Newton, Marquette County, daughter of the late Albert and Martha (Marotz) Mike. Irene was baptized into the Christian faith on October 18, 1914 by Pastor Ed Theel. She was confirmed on July 13,...

Jun 30, 2007

Biography Frieda E. Kruger, age 92, of Montello, passed away on Saturday, June 30, 2007 at Montello Care Center. She was born on June 24, 1915 in the Township of Packwaukee, daughter of the late Frederick and Mary (Owen) Steinhaus. Frieda married Harold I. Kruger on January 26, 1946 in Coloma; he preceded her in death on February 10, 2000....

Jun 27, 2007

Adeline Binder, age 82 of Westfield, passed away on Wednesday, June 27, 2007 at HospiceCare Inc., Madison. She was born on March 24, 1925 in the Township of Newton, daughter of the late William and Laura (Abraham) Kemnitz. In 1944, Adeline attended one year of Oshkosh Business College. She married Robert Binder on June 11, 1949 in Westfield. Adeline...

Jun 25, 2007

Mervina A. (nee Volk) McMahon, age 92 of Westfield, peacefully passed away on Monday, June 25, 2007. She was born in Plain, WI on December 31, 1914, daughter of the late George and Delia (Fargen) Volk. On June 13, 1932 at St. John Catholic Church, Spring Green Mervina was united in marriage to John M. McMahon, he preceded her in...

Jun 19, 2007

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William R. Schauer, age 72 of Westfield, WI, formerly of Berwyn, IL, passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at Divine Savior Hospital, Portage. He was born on September 17, 1934, Chicago, son of the late William O. and Clara (Bell) Schauer. Bill served his country in the United States Army. He worked for Union...

Jun 17, 2007

Beatrice "Beatty" M. Weiss, age 80 of Montello, passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, June 17, 2007 at her home. She was born on May 29, 1927 in Wausaukee, daughter of the late Frances Smith. Bea married Elmer Weiss on August 16, 1947, he preceded her in death in 1996. Loving wife, mother, grandmother and business owner, who...

Jun 15, 2007

Michael C. Fravel, age 51 of Coloma, passed away on Friday, June 15, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born on July 15, 1955 in Wild Rose, son of Charles and Gertrude (Heck) Fravel. Mike served his country in the United States Army. He currently worked for Peterson Produce, Oxford as Parts Manager. Mike enjoyed Nascar, golfing and...

Jun 13, 2007

Jeanette Truninger Siedenburg Hagedorn, 80, formerly of Coloma and Brookfield, WI, died peacefully on Wednesday, June 13, 2007, at Harris Villa in Westfield, WI, surrounded by family. She was born in Savanna, IL, on March 30, 1927, the daughter of Kenneth and Blanche Truninger. She courageously and valiantly fought cancer for 13 years. A talented, gregarious woman, Jeanette, loved...

Jun 5, 2007

Cody Allen Richardt, age 11 of Westfield, passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at home. He was born on June 21, 1995 in Watertown, son of Harley and Karen (Raatz) Richardt Jr. Cody was currently attending Westfield Grade School. He enjoyed animals, bright colors, Nascar and playing in the water + Fred. Survivors include his parents, Harley and...

May 18, 2007

Irv Millard, age 75 of Westfield, passed away on Friday, May 18, 2007 at St. Michael's Hospital, Stevens Point. He was born on May 23, 1931 in Milwaukee, son of the late George and Elizabeth (Buschman) Millard. Irv married June Payne on July 24, 1954 in Tazewell, VA. He served his country in the United States Navy during Korea....

May 14, 2007

Barbara J. Hogan, age 59 of Montello, passed away on Monday, May 14, 2007 at her home. She was born on July 21, 1947 in Sharon, WI, daughter of the late Jesse and Hattie (Voss) Rogers. Barbara married Kenneth Hogan on September 16, 1967 in Sharon. Survivors include her husband of 39 ½ years, Ken Hogan; three sisters, Doris Du...

May 11, 2007

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James E. Thalacker, age 60 of Westfield, passed away on Friday, May 11, 2007 at the V.A. Hospital in Madison. He was born on August 9, 1946 in Portage, son of Arden and Grace (Kanneman) Thalacker. Jim served his country in the United States Army during Vietnam. He served his community by being active in...

May 8, 2007

Alvin W. Fritz, age 91 of Westfield, passed away on Tuesday, May 8, 2007 at Mill Pond Senior Living, Westfield. He was born on May 8, 1916, Township of New Chester, son of the late Walter and Leona (Roller) Fritz. Alvin married Priscilla King on September 13, 1941 in Lake Charles, LA. He proudly served his country in the...

May 5, 2007

Sally J. Yopps, age 78 of Harrisville, died Saturday, May 5, 2007, at her home in Harrisville. She was born in Waukesha on April 3, 1929, the daughter of Harry and Beulah (Wallace) Welch. Sally is preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Yopps Jr. and son, Michael Yopps. She is survived by one son, David (Deb Smitka) Yopps...

May 3, 2007

Biography Dorothy I. Horton, age 90 of Township of Packwaukee, passed away on Thursday, May 3, 2007 at Sunny View Health Care Center, Princeton. She was born on August 26, 1916 in Newton, Kansas, daughter of the late Henry and Ida (Miller) Gallup. Dorothy married Kenneth A. Horton on June 12, 1937 in Mt. Morris, Illinois, he preceded her in...

Apr 10, 2007

Evelyn E. Thiede, age 96 of Montello, passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at Montello Care Center-Assisted Living. She was born on March 21, 1911 in Packwaukee to August and Pauline (Hintz) Walters. Her mother passed away shortly after her birth and she was raised by Edward and Ella Hintz. Evelyn graduated from Milwaukee County General School of Nursing...

Apr 4, 2007

Paul E. Numsen, age 53 of Montello, passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2007 at St. Claire Hospice House in Baraboo. He was born on October 13, 1953 in Libertyville, IL, son of the late William and Ethel (Larson) Numsen. Paul worked for Brakebush Brothers for 19 years and then for Del Monte in Markesan for six years. He...

Mar 27, 2007

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Vernon C. Wahl, age 78 of Oxford, passed away on Tuesday, March 27, 2007 at Hess Memorial Hospital, Mauston. He was born on August 5, 1928 in Blanchardville, WI, son of the late Benjamin and Marie (Kubly) Wahl. Vernon married Ruth Ann Marie Wildenberg in August of 1950 in Merrimac, WI. He later married Rosemary...

Mar 21, 2007

Ralph W. Barney, age 75 of Westfield, WI, formerly of Rockford, IL, passed away on Wednesday, March 21, 2007 at his home. He was born on March 23, 1931 in Tomahawk, WI, son of the late Henry and Belinda (Hartwig) Barney. Ralph married Helen Chambers on June 7, 1981 in Rockford, IL. He served his country with the United...