OBITUARIES

Apr 25, 2020

Marion H. DeWitt, age of 88 of Montello stepped into paradise on April 25, 2020 at Oak Park Place in Baraboo.  Surrounded by the love and prayers of family and friends, she gently and joyfully joined Jesus, reunited with her husband, Bruce, and was welcomed by the many people she had loved while on Earth.

Marion was...

Apr 21, 2020

Francis "Frankie" Todd Russell, age 52 of Montello/Westfield, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at Siesta House in Montello.  He was born on February 12, 1968; the fifth child of Hance and Elsa Russell who were dairy farmers on Russell Flats, Westfield, Wisconsin.

Because he had physical and speech difficulties, he was diagnosed with Cerebral...

Apr 13, 2020

Michael John Daye, age 62 of Westfield, passed away peacefully while under the care of Agrace HospiceCare on Monday, April 13, 2020 at Lakeview at Mill Pond CBRF in Westfield.  He was born on December 18, 1957 to the late John and Lynette (Hoffland) Daye.  Mike enjoyed music, walking and cookouts.

Survivors include his two brothers, Kevin...

Apr 11, 2020

Jeffrey J. Mallon, age 56 of Coloma, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Saturday, April 11, 2020 at his home.  He was born on February 4, 1964 in Beaver Dam, WI to Dean and Shirley (Halverson) Mallon.  Jeff was currently working for Extreme Auto Sales in Wautoma.

Survivors include his siblings, Terri (Chuck Uherka) Halverson, Dennis (Karen)...

Apr 4, 2020

Bonnie Rae (Brown) Shriver of Montello, Wis., and formerly of Westfield and Coloma (Pleasant Lake), Wis., died Saturday, April 4, 2020, at Montello Care Center, at the age of 85.

Bonnie was born June 22, 1934, in Kansas City, Mo., to Thelma (McCartney) Brown and Richard Calvin Brown, both of whom preceded her in death.

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Apr 3, 2020

Brook W. Wheeler, age 44 of Montello, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 3, 2020 at his residence.  He was born on July 27, 1975 in Madison to Kenneth and Alice (Lewison) Wheeler.

He was preceded in death by his father Kenneth, and 1 sister, Wanda Scott. He is survived by his mother Alice Wheeler, one daughter,...

Mar 22, 2020

Audrey Ann (Standke) Schrank, age 83 of Westfield, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 22, 2020 at UW Hospital in Madison. She was born on September 30, 1936 to Carl and Mable (Mischka) Standke in Neshkoro. Audrey was baptized in Neshkoro and was confirmed April 2, 1950 by Pastor Martin Huebner in Zion Lutheran Church in Neshkoro.  On July...

Mar 21, 2020

Allen R. Balsewicz, age 73 of Westfield, formerly of Montello and Milwaukee, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage.  He was born on December 3, 1946 in Milwaukee to Edward and Lucille (Frasier) Balsewicz Sr.  Al married Debra Schuster on July 12, 1974.  He worked as a security guard at several locations...

Mar 11, 2020

Myrna J. Brendelson, age 82 of Coloma, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at her home.  She was born on July 7, 1937 in Adams County, Wisconsin to John and Maisie (Dittburner) Frozene.

No service will be held.

Please take a moment to view the online guestbook.  Send your condolences or share a memory...

Mar 9, 2020

Ronald Metz of Harrisville passed away at home on March 9, 2020 after his battle with cancer.  He was 79 years young. Ron was born and raised in Milwaukee to George and Elaine Metz. He defied the doctors' prognosis when he contracted polio as a teenager, and rarely let life limit him.  After building their home, he...

Mar 5, 2020

Margaret J. Heeres, age 88 of Westfield, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage.  She was born on October 4, 1931 in Lincolnwood, IL to Joseph and Anna (Reitz) Thiry.

She married George A. Heeres Sr. on April 19, 1951, George and Margaret had a son George Jr and daughter JoAnn. ...

Mar 4, 2020

John “Jack” George Mazzuca, age 74 of Brooks, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at his home.  He was born on June 18, 1945 in Chicago to George J. Mazzuca and Dorothy E. Raska-Trapp.  Jack worked in manufacturing at Illinois Coil Springs and Admiral TV.  He also loved his job with the Fox...

Mar 3, 2020

Dr. Jacob Albert Hines D.V.M., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020 at the age of 92. He was born in West Salem, Ohio on May 1, 1927. His parents were Miles E. Hines and Ruth A. (Kissane) Hines. He graduated from Homer High School near Homerville, Ohio in 1945 and joined the Army that year. He served...

Feb 20, 2020

Dolores M. Connelly, age 91 of Westfield, formerly of Milwaukee, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at Heartland House in Wautoma.  She was born on March 24, 1928 in Two Rivers, WI to Lloyd and Florence (Rocheleau) Phalen.  Dolores married Roy Connelly on April 20, 1946.  She proudly worked at Henri’s Food Products in...

Feb 10, 2020

Mary "Cathy" Decker, age 72 of Westfield, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, February 10, 2020.  She was surrounded by loved ones at the time of her death.

Cathy was born in Bessemer, MI on June 24, 1947 to her hero James Geach and Margaret Geach (Mackie).  She was the oldest of four children.  Her...

Jan 15, 2020

Nancy Lou Brakebush, age 79 of Westfield, went peacefully to her eternal home in Heaven with Jesus on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at her home.  She was born on December 23, 1940 in Harrisville to Gordon and Irene (Prochnow) Frank.  Nancy married William Brakebush on January 24, 1959 in Harrisville.  Nancy was devoted to husband Bill for 51 years....

Jan 12, 2020

Raymond G. Michalsky, age 87 of Oxford, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at his home.  He was born on March 24, 1932 in Waukesha, WI to George and Edna (Blackburn) Michalsky.  Ray proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps where he was awarded three battle stars for his military service.  He married Mardell...

Jan 12, 2020

Debra J. Albright, age 59 of Westfield, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at SSM Health St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo after a brief battle with cancer.  She was born on October 12, 1960 in Friendship, WI to Howard and Shirley (Kapke) Rosanske.  Debbie married Kurt Albright on December 10, 1977.  They had just celebrated 42 years together. ...

Jan 7, 2020

Glenna A. Ellis passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on the morning of January 7th, 2020. Glenna was born in Lynn, MA to Alfred and Connie Wetmore. She married Robert G. Ellis in 1951 and they were together for 62 years. She graduated from New England Deaconess School of Nursing in 1950 and impacted many lives with...

Jan 6, 2020

Robert A. Goldsmith Sr., age 88 of Westfield, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 6, 2020 at the Montello Care Center. He was born September 27, 1931 in Milwaukee, WI to Alfred and Viola (Krueger) Goldsmith.  He was a graduate of Westfield High School class of 1949.  He attended the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh where he played football.  He married...