OBITUARIES

Everett Roger Westeen

Everett Roger Westeen

Jan 20, 2024

Everett Roger Westeen, age 80 of Coloma, WI, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee. He was born on May 11, 1943 in Wakefield, MI to Everett and Josephine (Glatczak) Westeen.   Roger married Barbara Zielinski on January 9, 1965 in Wakefield.

Roger is survived by his wife of 59 years, Barbara; daughter, Traci Klimpel, Minot,...

Barbara E. Haefner

Barbara E. Haefner

Jan 3, 2024

Barbara E. Haefner, age 86 of Westfield, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay.  She was born on November 16, 1937 to Clair and Iva (Purcell) Payne.  Barb married Edmond Haefner in October of 1979.  She worked as a CNA for many years.  Barb enjoyed going to the casino with Norma and Caleb...

Caroline Ruth Duesterhoeft

Caroline Ruth Duesterhoeft

Dec 31, 2023

Caroline Ruth (Henke) Duesterhoeft of Westfield, Wisconsin, was born on January 16, 1928 in the township of Springfield, Marquette County, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Otto and Dora (Buchholz) Henke.  Caroline was baptized into the Christian faith on February 5, 1928 by Rev. Otto Messerschmidt.  She was confirmed on August 18, 1940 by Rev. Emil Messerschmidt.  She graduated from...

Dennis James Pron

Dennis James Pron

Dec 26, 2023

Dennis James Pron, age 72 of Westfield, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at his home.  He was born on November 20, 1951 in Milwaukee to James and Betty (Nield) Pron.  Dennis graduated from Pulaski High School in Milwaukee where he was a 4.0 student.  He then went on to get his associates degree at Layton School of...

Steven Douglas Evans

Steven Douglas Evans

Dec 25, 2023

Steve Evans, age 74 of Montello, passed away peacefully with his son Bill by his side on Monday, December 25, 2023 at his home.  He was born on November 28, 1949 in Potosi, WI to Harley and Betty (Snively) Evans.

Steve was a selfless man. His family always came first! He loved to fish, hunt, and run the poker table....

Joseph Patrick Hogan

Joseph Patrick Hogan

Dec 13, 2023

Joseph Patrick Hogan, age 76 of Westfield, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at his home on Lawrence Lake.  He was born on October 22, 1947 in Chicago, IL to Joseph and Veronica (Walsh) Hogan.  Joe married Evelyn Pavlik on October 31, 1969.

Joe fought honorably in Vietnam in the United States Navy Seabee’s. He founded a trade...

Betty Jean Smith

Betty Jean Smith

Nov 29, 2023

Betty Jean Smith, age 79 of Westfield, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at The Residences on Forest Lane in Montello.  Betty was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, James Smith in 2011.  Betty was a well liked and kind person and will be remembered fondly by all who knew her.

Per her wishes there...

Margaret Mary Wandrey

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)...