OBITUARIES

Aug 19, 2017

Mary Ann Salhus, age 76, of Sun City, AZ, died unexpectedly on August 19, 2017,  in Westfield, WI. She was born in Marshall, MN on August 25, 1940 to parents Oscar “Ike” Rogne and Mary (Libowski) Rogne. She was a 1958 graduate of Marshall High School, and attended Mankato State University. She leaves behind her husband of 58 years,...

Aug 13, 2017

Donald R. Smith, Retired Lt. Col. USAF of Westfield, WI: age 95 died at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage, WI following a car accident on Aug. 13, 2017.

Donald was born on Jan. 20, 1922 to Robert and Lydia Smith.  He grew up on a farm in rural Oxford, WI and learned the value of hard work....

Jul 30, 2017

Susan Marie Kruger, age 58 of Westfield, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 30, 2017 at her home. She was born at the Portage hospital on October 14, 1958 to Paul and Edith (Buchholz) Duesterhoeft. Sue was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Montello, where she also attended grade school. She was a 1976 graduate...

Jul 27, 2017

Esther C. Klapoetke, age 94 of the Town of Harris, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 27, 2017 at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo. She was born on October 8, 1922 in Rio, Wisconsin to Almon and Clarice (Grimby) Porter. Esther married Sylvester A. Klapoetke on April 19, 1941 in Doylestown, WI. She was a homemaker and raised seven children....

Jul 25, 2017

Norman Kemnitz, 68 of Westfield, was carried by angels to heaven on Tuesday, July 25th, 2017 surrounded by his family. Norman was born to the late Harvey and Adeline Kemnitz on November 20th, 1948 in Portage. Norman was blessed with a large and loving family. He married the love of his life, Debra King, on November 7th, 1973 and together...

Jul 7, 2017

Shelby Mae Schulz, age 78 of the Town of Westfield, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 7, 2017 at Tivoli in Portage. She was born on January 13, 1939 in Grand Marsh to Glen and Agnes (Gibbons) Galbraith. Shelby married Myron Goodhue on August 4, 1956, he preceded her in death on January 3, 1971. She did a wonderful job...

Jun 27, 2017

Juanita Ann (Williamson) McDowell, 73, passed away peacefully at home in rural Montello, Wisconsin on Tuesday, June 27, 2017. Born December 6, 1943, the daughter of John Albert Williamson and Hope Lorraine (Heames) Williamson, Juanita was raised on the family farm in Montello by her father and mother Fae (Campion) Williamson, who became her beloved mother by marriage to her...

Jun 13, 2017

Lorraine Marotz, age 89 of Westfield, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at Martha’s in Princeton. She was born on December 26, 1927 in the Town of Mecan to Otto and Dena (Holtz) Bornick. Lorraine married Alfred Marotz on January 12, 1947 at Big Mecan Lutheran Church, Town of Mecan. She worked at Long’s Coffee Cup, Westfield and...

Jun 10, 2017

Barbara Ann Mortensen, age 71 of Westfield, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at home. She was born on November 8, 1945 in Madison. Barb married Donald Mortensen on August 14, 1965 in Madison. She enjoyed bowling and gardening before her strokes in 2003, watching the birds at her feeders and ladies night out with her friends from...

Jun 8, 2017

Jerry Kaminski Sr., age 61 of Montello, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at UW Hospital in Madison. He was born on September 20, 1955 in Belvidere, Illinois to Stanley and Betty (Boal) Kaminski. Jerry worked as a cosmetologist for many years but then went onto follow his passion of carpentry. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved...

Jun 4, 2017

Jim Cossman, age 83 of Harrisville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 4, 2017 at ThedaCare Medical Center in Berlin. He was born on December 21, 1933 in Gurnee, Illinois to John and Catherine (Schaeffer) Cossman. Jim married Maude Hutson on July 25, 1958 in Waukegan, Illinois. They moved to Harrisville in 1974 from Zion, IL. Jim started racing stock...

May 23, 2017

Jimmy Cavanaugh Sr., age 66 of Westfield, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at home. He was born on June 6, 1950 in the Town of Lincoln, Adams County to Floyd and Beatrice (Stevens) Cavanaugh. Jimmy attended Lincoln Grade School and graduated from Adams-Friendship High School. He married Geraldine Schliepp on September 26,...

May 19, 2017

Aaron Richard Salzwedel, age 29 of Westfield/Montello, died unexpectedly on Friday, May 19, 2017, while on duty at the Federal Correctional Institution in Oxford, WI Aaron was born on June 21, 1987 in Madison to parents Brad and Tami (Rudolph) Salzwedel. He was baptized in 1987 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Montello, and attended Montello’s St. John’s Lutheran School...

May 11, 2017

Ronald Jerome Holtz, age 74 of Oxford passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 11, 2017 doing what he loved……fishing. Ron was born in Milwaukee to Elmer and Dolly (Klein) Holtz on March 27, 1943. He was a 1961 graduate of Oxford High School and married Barbara Peterson on May 23, 1966 in Madison; together they were blessed with three children....

Apr 13, 2017

David J. Ekkebus, age 70 of Westfield, passed away following a brief illness on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born on February 9, 1947 in Mt. Prospect, IL to Eloy and Catherine (Fuhrman) Ekkebus. Dave married Mary Wallace on September 15, 1965 in Lockport, IL. They have lived in Westfield for the past 35...

Mar 31, 2017

Patricia Ann Tipping, age 81 of Westfield, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2017 at Harris Villa in Westfield. She was born on July 10, 1935 in Chicago to Robert and Lucille (Gorleski) Ford. Pat married Howard W. Tipping on June 14, 1961 in Chicago. Howard passed away on June 15, 2000. She was employed with Rich Lee Vans in...

Mar 26, 2017

Wayne C. Lee, age 93 of Westfield, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 26, 2017 at Evansville Manor in Evansville. He was born on March 31, 1923 in Newton, Illinois to William and Sybil (Davis) Lee. Wayne proudly served his country during WW II and the Korean War in the United States Marine Corps. He married Elma Haskins on...

Mar 21, 2017

Phyllis M. Retzlaff, age 82 of Packwaukee, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at her home. She was born on August 21, 1934 in Kenosha to Lawrence and Virginia (Rosenstock) Van Patten. Phyllis married Bradley Retzlaff on October 26, 1974 in Kenosha. She was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church of Packwaukee along with the Ladies Aid....

Mar 19, 2017

Peter J. Kimmerly, age 71 of Madison, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2017 at Montello Care Center. He was born on August 31, 1945 in Madison to George and Laura (Larson) Kimmerly. Survivors include his four children, Lesa (Dave Bock) Stalheim, Madison, Christopher (Jill) Kimmerly, Westfield, Andrew Kimmerly, AZ and Amy (Ron) Dore, Cottage Grove; nine grandchildren, Krystal, Olivia,...

Mar 15, 2017

Duane Charles Weckwerth of Montello, WI entered Eternal Life on March 15, 2017. He was welcomed by his wonderful son, Dan Weckwerth. Duane was born on May 25, 1937 in Briggsville, WI. He married Alice Marie Broderick at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Montello in 1959. Duane graduated from Montello High School in 1955. He worked in Milwaukee where...