OBITUARIES

Jun 27, 2022

Betty Marie Pron, age 94 of Westfield, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 27, 2022 at her home.  She was born on June 20, 1928 in Milwaukee to Martin and Elizabeth (Oxendorf) Nield.  She married James Pron on September 27, 1947 in Milwaukee.  Betty worked in Milwaukee for 40 years before retiring to her beloved green “Up North” where...

Jun 23, 2022

Elaine M. (Harding) Wastart, age 98 of Oshkosh went home to the Lord on Thursday, June 23, 2022. She was born September 9, 1923 to Glen and Blanche (McClure) Harding. Elaine married Thomas J. Wastart on June 12, 1948, in Illinois. In 1959 they moved the family to Almond, WI, then to Montello, WI in 1963 and in 1971...

Jun 1, 2022

Sharon Ruffolo, age 65 of Oxford, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at Gunderson Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse.  She was born on December 24, 1956 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Harry and Bonnie (Keaton) Basham.  Sharon married Jerry Ruffolo on December 22, 1995.  She went to college and became a Registered Nurse and her favorite position...

May 21, 2022

Virginia M. Prochnow , age 98 of Wauwatosa passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at Markesan Resident Home in Markesan.  She was born on February 8, 1924 the daughter of Alderck and Frances Beaudin in Green Bay.  Virginia married Frank Prochnow and together they enjoyed a more than 70 year marriage before his passing in 2016....

May 20, 2022

Shirley Ann (Kapke) Rosanske, age 79 of Harrisville, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, May 20, 2022 at Juliette Manor in Berlin.  She was born on October 30, 1942, in Milwaukee to Leonard and Mildred Kapke.  Shirley married Howard Rosanske on September 2, 1961, in Harrisville.  She grew up on the family farm in Russel Flats and graduated...

May 2, 2022

Lester Arthur Heintz Sr., age 72 of Westfield, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022 at his home.  He was born on August 8, 1949 in Columbus, WI to Lawrence and Josephine (Moser) Heintz.  Lester joined the U.S. Army at age 17 and fought in Vietnam from 1967 to 1970.  He enjoyed riding his Harley, spending time with his...

Apr 21, 2022

Robert “Bob” Gallow, age 90, of Harrisville, Wisconsin passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2022.

He was born on August 3, 1931, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of Helen and Henry Gallow. Bob graduated from Central High School in 1949 and completed one year of community college then enrolled in the United States Air Force. He served proudly...

Apr 20, 2022

Edwin “Ken” Miller, age 91, formerly of Lake Geneva, went to be with God on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage.  Ken has left behind a large family including his three daughters,  Betty Bryant of Westfield, WI, June (Ed Perez) of San Diego, CA, Stacy (Dave Goralski) of Lake Geneva, WI; ten grandchildren, Valerie...

Apr 11, 2022

Sharon M. Schaff, age 72 of Montello, Wisconsin, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2022 with her loving husband Larry, holding her hand.  Sharon is survived by her beloved husband, Larry; little brother, Glen (Deb) Mikolajczyk; loving sister, Shiela (Fred) Albright; nieces, Megan (Aaron) Mikolajczyk, Callie (Caleb) Mikolajczyk; nephew, Scot Ryan (Kristin) Albright; great nieces, Holly & Beatrix Bowen;...

Apr 7, 2022

John Edward Shirley Jr., age 83 of Neshkoro, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 7, 2022.  He was born on July 8, 1938 to John Sr. and Roma Jean (Kimmel) Shirley in Jefferson Co., Kentucky.  John married Shirley Biesterfeld on March 30, 1960.  He worked as a residential/commercial union painter.  John was an avid gardener, auto race fan and...

Mar 30, 2022

Herbert A. Briese, age 89 of the Town of Springfield, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at his home.  He was born on June 9, 1932 to Edward and Tillie (Duesterhoeft) Briese.  Herb married Bernice Wentland on October 25, 1955 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Town of Springfield.  He lived in the Town of Springfield his entire life...

Mar 29, 2022

Cyndi Margoit (Anderson) Floeter, 73, of Westfield, passed away peacefully at the UW Hospital in Madison surrounded by her family on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. Cyndi was born on November 6, 1948 in Park Falls, Wisconsin, the daughter of Leo and Pearl (Young) Anderson.

While working as an EMT in Wheatland, Wisconsin, a friendship formed with a...

Mar 24, 2022

Anthony Joseph Zaehringer (Zähringer), age 86 of Westfield, WI, died in his bed surrounded by family on Thursday, March 24, 2022. He had been suffering from Alzheimer for the past few years. Although we all miss him, we find solace in the knowledge that he is at peace now in Heaven with all those that have gone before him...

Mar 24, 2022

Denise D. Peschel, age 64 of Westfield, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at UW Hospital in Madison.  She was born on October 7, 1957 in Chicago, IL to Leonard and Marian (Bukala) Dapkus.  Denise married Ken Peschel on March 26, 1977, spending nearly 45 years together and raising three children, Christopher, Nicholas and Dianna.  She has...

Mar 21, 2022

Scott Christopher Laurent, 48 of Westfield (formerly of Omro and Oshkosh) entered into his heavenly home surrounded by his family on Monday, March 21, 2022 at UW Hospital in Madison.

Scott was born on May 17, 1973 to Paul and Kathy Laurent in Oshkosh, WI.  Scott was raised in Oshkosh and graduated from Oshkosh West High School...

Mar 15, 2022

Joseph Richard Field, age 90 of Westfield, WI, passed away with his daughters by his side on Tuesday, March 15, 2022.  He was born on October 29, 1931 to Thomas and Lyda (King) Field in Terra Alta, West Virginia.  Joe married Maxine A. Spiker in 1956 in Bruceton Mills, West Virginia.

Although known as Joe since moving...

Mar 11, 2022

Terry “Hip” L. Colburn, age 71 of Oxford (Goose Lake), passed away on Friday, March 11, 2022 at his home.  He was born on August 20, 1950 to Royal and Lola (Sandow) Colburn.

Terry worked at Briggs & Stratton in Milwaukee for over 30 years.  He was a true outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting fishing and riding his...

Mar 2, 2022

Lorraine E. Ellis, age 92 of Westfield, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage.  She was born on July 30, 1929 in Stevens Point, WI.

Lorraine was a very hard worker and was active all the time.  She was an avid shopper; always looking for...

Feb 28, 2022

Doris Adeline (Reimann) Schwanke, age 95, died at her home in Westfield and went to be with Jesus on Monday, February 28, 2022.  She was born in Newton Township to Richard and Sophie (Schoenfeld) Reimann on October 11, 1926.

On February 10, 1945, Doris married Victor Schwanke at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Newton.  Together they farmed for...

Feb 26, 2022

Lila Jean Kloiber, age 74 of Coloma, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at ThedaCare Medical Center in Berlin. She was born September 12, 1947 in Berlin, WI to Herbert (Herb) and Evelena (Lena) Boelke.

Lila enjoyed long, relaxing rides on the bike; taking in the countryside with her beloved husband & companion, Dean. She...