OBITUARIES

Aug 22, 2019

Barbara Lynn Hanson, age 75 of Gilbert, Arizona, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Wellspring Assisted Living in Gilbert, AZ.  She was born January 21, 1944 in Madison to Robert Harold and Eda Elizabeth (Schwenn) Hanson.

Barb is survived by her siblings, Gary (Linda) Hanson of Madison, WI, William (Hunsa) Hanson of Santan Valley, AZ...

Aug 20, 2019

Jere D. Lacey, age 79 of Briggsville

“May I check your oil Ma’am?” was a frequent question asked at Lacey’s Automotive Center & Gas Station in Oxford, WI.  Jere with his fun-loving charismatic demeanor made all customers welcome at his gas station.  No matter what the car’s ailment, he was there to help any person who needed...

Aug 6, 2019

Kevin Patrick Stowe, age 66 of Westfield, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at his home.  He was born on August 5, 1953 in Evanston, IL to Fred and Eleanor (Walsh) Stowe.  Kevin served his country in the United States Air Force.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

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Jul 28, 2019

Christine Mary Polacek, age 55 of Thiensville, WI, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 28th, 2019.  She was born to Ralph and Stella Poshepny on February 21st, 1964. On August 9th, 1986, Chris and Michael Polacek were married and in the years following sons, Spencer and Cody were added to the family. Throughout her life, the two boys, family...

Jul 28, 2019

William Dudley Perry, age 73 of Westfield, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2019 at Lakeview at Mill Pond CBRF in Westfield.  He was born on June 25, 1946 in Alabama.  William had resided at Lakeview for the past seven years.  One of his favorite things to do was read the bible.

A graveside service for William...

Jul 5, 2019

Dorothy Helen Shelton, 86 years young, of Westfield, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 5, 2019 at the Montello Care Center.  She was born on June 27, 1933 in Glen Ellyn, IL, daughter of the late Carl and Alice (Hoseth) Tauber. Dorothy married Arthur J. Shelton on January 17, 1953 in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. Dorothy was a stay at...

Jul 1, 2019

Harold L. Erboe, age 82 of Westfield, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.  He was born on May 18, 1937 in Elgin, IL to Einer and Mildred (Henard) Erboe.  After graduating from Elgin High School in 1957, Harold proudly served his country in the United States Army as an MP. He married Patricia Skelley...

Jun 1, 2019

Ronald W. Willms, age 75 of Westfield, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at his home.  He was born on February 28, 1944 on the family farm in Caledonia, WI, the youngest of eight children to Lester and Leona (Wolter) Willms.  Ron married his best friend, Maria Palmer on October 3, 1964 in...

May 31, 2019

Lola May Raatz, age 75 of Grand Marsh, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2019.  She was born on December 28, 1943 in Waukesha County, WI to Lowell and Alice (Root) Braudt.  Lola grew up on Okauchee Lake and graduated from Oconomowoc High School.  She married Gene Raatz on August 3, 1963 in Oconomowoc.  Lola worked for the Watertown...

May 23, 2019

Floyd J. Wasson, age 82 of Westfield, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on November 13, 1936 in River Falls, WI to Clarence and Edna (Simon) Wasson.  Floyd was the 2nd born of 12 children.  He graduated from River Falls High School in 1955.  Floyd married Vivian...

May 21, 2019

Alvina E. Rozek, age 88 of Montello, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at Golden Years Assisted Living in Montello.  She was born on May 30, 1930 in the Town of Springfield, Wisconsin to Hugo and Ella (Lange) Kemnitz.  Alvina worked at Brakebush Brothers in her early 20’s.  She married Wallace Rozek on November 3, 1955 in Rockford,...

May 18, 2019

Victoria Ann McLaughlin, age 66 of Westfield, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 18th, 2019 at St. Mary’s hospital in Madison, WI surrounded by her family.  Victoria was born on July 19th, 1952 in Portage, WI to Robert and Kay Christensen. Throughout her childhood she helped her parents on the family farm and worked at Bob n’ Kay’s Tasty...

May 17, 2019

Hildegard Maria (Wachholz) Henke age 94 years, 2 months, and 12 days of Westfield, was called to her heavenly home by her Lord on Friday, May 17, 2019 at Tivoli at Divine Savior Healthcare, Portage surrounded by family.

She was born on March 5, 1925, in the Township of Springfield, Marquette County to Walter and Selma (Rosanske)...

May 15, 2019

Eldon R. Kemnitz, age 83 of Westfield, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison.  He was the son of Hugo and Ella (Lange) Kemnitz.  Eldon married Beverly Peters in 1956 in Harrisville and together they were dairy farmers near Westfield for over 30 years.  He was also an Army Veteran. ...

May 14, 2019

Dolores Elizabeth Quinn, age 84 of Riley, KS, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 14, 2019.   She was born on July 4th, 1934 in Neshkoro to Benjamin and Elizabeth (Mahar) Kasubaski.  She graduated from Westfield High School in 1952. Dolores married Kent Charles Quinn on April 19, 1954. She farmed in the Town of Westfield with her husband and...

May 8, 2019

Hazel M. Ramey, age 95 of Westfield and formerly of Richmond, VA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at Harris Villa Assisted Living in Westfield.  She was born on June 16, 1923 in Galax, Virginia to Beacham and Myrtle (LaRue) Bailey.  Hazel loved gardening, canning, sewing and especially her family.

Survivors include her three children,...

May 3, 2019

Pim P. McCluskey, age 69 of Endeavor, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2019 at the Montello Care Center.  She was born on February 26, 1950 in Surin, Thailand.

Survivors include her mother in law, Margery McCluskey, Endeavor; other relatives and friends.  She was preceded in death by her husband, David W. McCluskey on June 14, 2001....

Apr 27, 2019

Francis “Fran” Eugene Colburn, age 75 of Westfield, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at VA Hospital in Madison, WI surrounded by family. He was born on February 13, 1944 in Portage, WI to Owen and Lizzie (Riley) Colburn. He graduated from Adams-Friendship High School in 1962 and began working for Westfield Produce Co. While working for the...

Apr 21, 2019

Edmond W. Grimmenga Sr., age 93 of Westfield, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2019 at Harris Villa Assisted Living in Westfield.  He was born on August 10, 1925 in Brookfield, Illinois to Edward and Exilda (Beaulieu) Grimmenga.  Ed proudly served his country during WW II in the United States Navy.  He married Marilyn Tomlinson on August 26, 1950...

Mar 20, 2019

Jack D. Weir, age 85 of Westfield, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage.  He was born on January 14, 1934 in the Town of Springfield to William and Elsie (Traver) Weir.  Jack proudly served his country in the United States Army.  He married Idella Buschke...