OBITUARIES

Dec 27, 2019

Melvin “Mickey” Frank Schrank, age 86 of Westfield, passed away peacefully in the hands of God on Friday, December 27, 2019 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage.  He was born on May 10, 1933 in Coloma to Walter and Hilda (Powell) Schrank.  Mickey joined the Air Force after graduating high school.  While in the Air Force he did his...

Dec 21, 2019

Bill Mussey, age 84 of Harrisville, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at his home.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Dolores and 7 children.

To honor Bill’s wishes, no service will be held.

Please take a moment to view the online guestbook.  Send...

Dec 13, 2019

David Robert Ruck, age 67 of Oxford, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 13, 2019 at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison.  He was born on November 17, 1952 in Portage to Robert E. and Irene (Gollnick) Ruck.  David graduated from Westfield High School in 1971.  He proudly served his country in the United States Air...

Dec 13, 2019

Joan K. Walters, age 87 of Harrisville, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Friday, December 13th, 2019.  She was born on September 19th, 1932 to Joseph and Helen (Kasierski) Borzick.

Joan grew up in Harrisville and graduated from Westfield High School in 1950. She married Dean Walters at St. John’s Catholic Church in Montello...

Dec 8, 2019

Arthur Emil Dee, age 87 of Westfield, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, December 8th, 2019, at home surrounded by his loving family.  Arthur was born on January 20, 1932 in rural Harrisville. He graduated from Westfield High School and received his post-secondary degree from Oshkosh Business College. On June 4th, 1955 Arthur married Dorothy (Buchholz) at Immanuel Lutheran...

Dec 8, 2019

Dorothy Mae Schrank, age 90 of Westfield, passed away peacefully in the hands of God on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at the Montello Care Center.  She was born on January 4, 1929 in Coloma to Walter and Hilda (Powell) Schrank.  Dorothy had a very strong faith and devoted her life to God and helping the needy.  She loved her...

Dec 5, 2019

James L. Welbourne, age 65 of Westfield, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at Lakeview at Mill Pond CBRF in Westfield.  He was born on January 31, 1954.  Jim enjoyed listening to country music and watching old westerns.

A graveside service for Jim will be held on Monday, December 16, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Westfield...

Nov 29, 2019

Neil Edward Kruger, 84, of Harris Township, Marquette County, Wisconsin, passed away November 29, 2019. He was born June 11th, 1935 in Fox Lake, Dodge County, Wisconsin, the son of Alvin “Kie” and Alta (Fuhrmann) Kruger.

Neil graduated from Westfield High School with the class of 1952, and attended the UW Madison Agriculture Short Course. He had...

Nov 29, 2019

Van Hallie Johnston Jr., age 42 of Oxford, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2019.  He was born on February 11, 1977 in Portage.

He went to school for criminal justice; worked as truck driver for Bula Farms.  Van had a giving heart and helped lots of people. He will be dearly missed.

One son,...

Nov 14, 2019

Edmund J. Grisco, age 94 of Westfield, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Wm. S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison.  He was born on August 25, 1925 in Chicago, IL to Alexander and Emily (Kijowski) Grisco.  Ed proudly served his country during WW II in the Army Air Corps.

Survivors include his two children,...

Nov 6, 2019

Gertrude “Gertie” Davey, age 90 of Westfield, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at her home.  She was born on January 22, 1929 in Buffalo, NY to Raymond and Eleanor (Short) Sargent.  Gertie spent her childhood in Newburyport, Massachusetts.  She married Benjamin Davey on July 27, 1957 in Newburyport. Together they moved and made their home in Westfield. ...

Nov 1, 2019

Kristyn Marie Blazich, age 43 of Westfield, passed away suddenly but peacefully on Friday, November 1, 2019 at her home.  She was born on May 23, 1976 in Madison.  Kristyn graduated from Madison Memorial High School and went on to earn a degree as a Graduate Gemologist from GIA.  She married Michael Blazich on October 3, 1998 in DeForest. ...

Oct 28, 2019

David J. Whipple, age 75 of Montello, passed away following a brief illness on Monday, October 28, 2019 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage.  He was born on March 21, 1944 in Sturgeon Bay, WI to John and Clara (Oberer) Whipple.  David spent most of his working career as a truck driver.  He enjoyed watching old black and white...

Oct 24, 2019

Mary “Mary Jo” Joanne Rickel (Snow), age 81, of Westfield, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with lung cancer on Thursday, October 24, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on August 17, 1938 to Elmer and Dorothy (Bean) Snow in Mountain, Wisconsin.  Mary Jo graduated from Oconto Falls High School.  She moved to...

Oct 17, 2019

Robert (Bob) H. Fenske passed away in Oxford, Wisconsin on October 17, 2019, at the age of 87.

Born and raised in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, Bob earned his Bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and a Master of Science in History and a Ph.D in Higher Education from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He worked for the Bureau...

Oct 11, 2019

Eileen R. Ellis, age 58 of Montello, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 11, 2019 at the Montello Care Center.  She was born on May 8, 1961 in Marion, Ohio to Robert and Glenna (Wetmore) Ellis.  Eileen spent her childhood in Indiana with her family and moved to Wisconsin as an adult with her parents.  She was a happy...

Oct 9, 2019

Ervin Edwin Streich, age 92 of Montello, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at ThedaCare Medical Center in Berlin.  He was born on the family homestead on September 4, 1927 in the Town of Shields, son of the late Julius and Emma (Eichstaedt) Streich.  Erv proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean...

Oct 4, 2019

Grace A. Thalacker, age 91, of Montello, died peacefully on Friday, October 4, 2019.  Grace was born April 2, 1928, to John M and Mildred Butterfield Johnson in Briggsville, Wisconsin.  She graduated from Endeavor High School in 1946 and married Tunes Thalacker in the same year.

Grace and Tunes started Lakeside Farm Implements in 1947, which is...

Sep 25, 2019

Arthur Joseph Albright, age 77 of Montello, formerly of Madison, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 25, 2019.  He was born on August 9, 1942 in Madison to Robert and Grace (Moran) Albright.  Art married Marcia Matney on January 17, 1970.  He served on the Madison Fire Department for 30 years, retiring as Assistant Chief.  In his retirement, Art...

Sep 17, 2019

Jacqueline “Jackie” M. Bean, age 92 of Westfield, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at her home.  She was born on February 16, 1927 in Grand Marsh, WI to James and Alice (Atkins) Morgan.  She married Walter Bean on August 15, 1964 in Milwaukee.  Jackie worked as a registered nurse her whole life, retiring...