OBITUARIES

Oct 17, 2018

Edna E. (Anderson) Ranum, age 85 of Westfield, passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo.  She was born on December 15, 1932 to August and Emma (Wegend) Schiller in rural Merrill, WI.  Edna attended Barnes Creek country school and graduated from Merrill High School in 1950.  Upon graduating, Edna was employed by Ward...

Oct 5, 2018

Norbert H. Bednarek, age 87 of Coloma, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 5, 2018 at Dove Healthcare in Eau Claire.  He was born on April 24, 1931 in Chicago to Henry and Maxine (Tomaszewski) Bednarek.  Norbert married Frances Ann Liebner on February 6, 1952.  He proudly served his country during the Korean War with the United States Marine...

Sep 23, 2018

Earl William Laine, age 80 of Dakota, passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2018 at the Montello Care Center.  Earl was born in Wakefield, Michigan to Tauno and Pearl (Pensala) Laine on June 27, 1938.  He graduated from Wakefield High School in 1956 and went on to valiantly serve his country as a member of the United States Army. ...

Sep 10, 2018

Lily T. Pickens and lovingly known as Ma, age 87 of Brooks, passed away on Monday, September 10, 2018 at Clearview Nursing Home in Juneau.  She was born on March 31, 1931 in Chicago, IL to Henri and Margaret (Moran) DuVoisin.

Survivors include eight children; 11 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; one brother; many other relatives and friends. ...

Sep 5, 2018

Robert H. Bryant Sr., age 68 of Westfield, passed away on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at UW Hospital in Madison.  He was born on May 13, 1950 in Burlington, WI to Willard “Woody” and Mary (Cline) Bryant.  Bob married Betty (Miller) Karcher on November 22, 1988.

Survivors include his wife, Betty; five children, Robert Bryant Jr., Burlington,...

Sep 2, 2018

Clara G. Whipple, age 97 of Montello, passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2018 at Montello Care Center.  She was born on November 6, 1920 in Regina, Saskatchewan of Canada.  Clara was two years old when she moved to the United States with her parents, Herman and Pearl Oberer.  She married John A. Whipple on November 6, 1937 in...

Aug 21, 2018

Charles “Charlie” Frederick Saunders Jr., age 68 of Westfield, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 21, 2018.  He was born on September 14, 1949 in Waterloo, Iowa to Charles Sr. and Wilma (Hauser) Saunders.  Charlie married Cathy Dorman on January 15, 1983.  He worked at Kerschner’s in Coloma for the past 19 years.  Charlie enjoyed traveling, gardening and working...

Aug 20, 2018

Lyle H. Snyder, age 84 of Westfield, passed away on Monday, August 20, 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison.  He was born on April 25, 1934 in Gary, Indiana to Irwin and Marie (Cima) Snyder.  Lyle married Carol Cantrell on June 14, 1968 in Pittsfield, IL.  They were later sealed for time and eternity on December 14, 2000...

Aug 4, 2018

Dolores M. Maier, age 93 of Harrisville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Harris Villa Assisted Living in Westfield.  She was born on March 22, 1925 in Madison to Richard and Inez (Anzinger) Barry.  Dolores married the love of her life, Herbert J. Maier on June 17, 1950 in Madison.  She worked at Rayovac in Portage...

Aug 3, 2018

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Michael A. Sayre, age 60 of Westfield, formerly of Muskego, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Aug 3, 2018 at his home.  He was born on August 5, 1957 to James and Betty (Veal) Sayre in Lake Charles, Louisiana.  He is survived by children, Lauren & Andy Sayre, granddaughter, Georgia,...

Jul 28, 2018

Edward “Eddie” Borzick of Harrisville, passed away on Saturday, July 28, 2018 at a rich old age of 93 years at Harris Villa Assisted Living in Westfield.  He was the eleventh of twelve children born to Frank Borzick and Rose Kasierski on March 4, 1925.  Eddie was raised on the family farm in Harris Township, Marquette County. He served...

Jul 26, 2018

Bryan Lee Hart, age 55 of Jacksonville, FL, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at San Antonio Regional Hospital in Upland, CA.

Bryan was born August 14, 1962 in Milwaukee, WI, the son of Oscar and Margaret (Rodger) Hart. As a youth, Bryan moved to Endeavor, WI and graduated from Portage High School in 1980....

Jul 20, 2018

Nancy Ann (Tyree) Becker, age 83 of Westfield, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 20, 2018 at Harris Villa Assisted Living.  Nancy was born June 2, 1935 to Daniel & Lorraine in Antigo, WI.  She grew up in Racine and attended college in Whitewater earning her teaching credentials.  She married Robert (Bob) Becker on August 24, 1957 and they...

Jul 19, 2018

Bernie C. Fritz, age 77 of Westfield, passed away on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at UW Hospital in Madison.  He was born on July 30, 1940 in Town of Springfield, WI to Bernie E. and Ella (Schrank) Fritz.  Bernie married Janet Carlton on June 16, 1962 in Oxford.  He spent most of his life working in the logging industry. ...

Jul 13, 2018

Gordon S. Sybell, age 84 of Westfield, passed away on Friday, July 13, 2018 at his home.  He was born on August 15, 1933 in Westfield to Charles and Mildred (Walsh) Sybell.  Gordon married Hazel on June 16, 1979 in Westfield.  He was born, raised and spent his entire life in Westfield.  Gordon was a farmer and worked at...

Jul 8, 2018

Thomas E. Giese, age 81 of Harrisville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 8, 2018 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage.  He was born on October 26, 1936 in Harrisville to George and Louise (Miller) Giese.  Tom married Rita (Connolly) Fravel on November 26, 1983.  He was a hard worker and always had to keep busy.  Tom was still...

Jul 2, 2018

Deborah L. Billington, age 56 of Westfield, passed away on Monday, July 2, 2018 at her home.  She was born on March 21, 1962 in Elgin, Illinois to John Jr. and Shirley (Biesterfeld) Shirley.

Survivors include her two children, Joe Harjung and Christina Shirley; five loving grandchildren and one great grandson; her parents, John and Shirley Shirley;...

Jun 28, 2018

Willard E. Buchholz, age 99, of Westfield, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at Silver Lake Manor in Wautoma, WI.

Willard was born on July 14, 1918 as one of four children to Gustav and Mae (Luedtke) Buchholz.  Willard grew up on a farm on the Mecan River near Montello.  He spent the remainder...

Jun 23, 2018

E. Gene Kohnke, age 80 of Westfield, was called home on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at her residence.

Evangeline Gene (Grimm) was born on January 12, 1938 in Wautoma, WI, the second daughter of Elver G. and Kathleen E. (Good) Grimm.

On May 24, 1958 she was united in marriage to Raland A. Kohnke at the...

Jun 19, 2018

Fred A. Templin, age 90 of Oxford, passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at Montello Care Center.  He was born on October 14, 1927 in Wisconsin Dells to Emil and Esther (Foreman) Templin.

Fred worked at Brakebush Brothers for many years and then at Marquette Area Opportunities in Montello until his retirement.  He was proud to...