OBITUARIES

May 9, 2016

Adeline L. (Teske) Grahn, age 94 of Berlin, formerly of Westfield, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2016 at Patriot Place Assisted Living in Berlin. She was born on December 16, 1921 at home in the Town of Springfield, Marquette County, daughter of the late Avolt and Elsie (Wruck) Teske. She married Ralph A. Grahn on August 25,...

Apr 30, 2016

Walter “Gary” Gannon, age 79 of Westfield, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at U.W. Hospital in Madison. He was born on July 16, 1936 in Elgin, IL to Walter and Dorothy (Lagerstrom) Gannon. Gary graduated from Elgin High School in 1954. On December 28, 1954 he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and proudly served his country. While...

Apr 29, 2016

Marliene “Marlie” M. Salzwedel, age 75 of Montello, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 29, 2016 with her daughter by her side at Divine Savior Hospital, Portage, Wisconsin. Marlie was born on November 9, 1940 to Andrew and Marie (Clinkingbeard) Schmitz in Madison, Wisconsin. She married Roy Salzwedel on September 23, 1988 in Portage, Wisconsin. They lived in Montello and...

Apr 17, 2016

Arlene Dora Quinn, age 88 of Westfield, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 17, 2016 at the Orchard Manor Nursing Home in Lancaster, WI with her daughters by her side. Arlene was born on August 10, 1927 in the Town of Richford to Henry and Anna (Wichner) Wedde. Arlene was the youngest of ten children and grew up helping...

Apr 10, 2016

Constance “Connie” Marie Heintz, age 26 of Grand Marsh, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 10, 2016. She was born on April 25, 1989 in Ripon to Lester and Barbara (Marx) Heintz. Connie loved spending time with her three nieces and nephew and her many friends. She enjoyed fishing with her pink camo fishing pole. Survivors include her father, Lester...

Apr 10, 2016

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Kenneth J. Horenkamp, age 76 of Madison, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2016 at Badger Prairie Health Care Center in Verona. He was born on July 22, 1939 in Missouri. Survivors include his son, Kevin Horenkamp, Westfield and his grandson, Zachary Cywin of Illinois. According to Ken’s wishes, no service will be held. Please take a moment...

Apr 6, 2016

Scott R. Gollnick, age 78 of Westfield, passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at his home. He was born on November 12, 1937 in Amherst, WI to Martin and Laura (Johnson) Gollnick. Scott proudly served his country in the United States Navy for six years. He married Barbara Nelson on June 5, 1981. Scott worked with heavy steel...

Apr 1, 2016

Biography Martha J. Bank, age 97 of Westfield, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2016 at Montello Care Center. She was born on August 29, 1918 in Albia, Iowa to Thomas and Bertha (Allen) Crandall. Martha spent most of her life in Colorado. After retiring her and her husband, Harold moved to Mexico for 16 years before moving to Westfield...

Mar 24, 2016

Lloyd Elmer Rueb – Montello, WI It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Lloyd Elmer Rueb, age 84, who left this world for his home in Heaven on Thursday, March 24, 2016. Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives...

Mar 23, 2016

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Joseph Robert Palmer, age 63 of Friendship, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at Fosnow Adult Family Care in Friendship while under the care of Hospice Touch. He was born on September 5, 1952 in Milwaukee to Eugene and Cecilia (Lemmer) Palmer. Joey worked at Diverse Options in Montello for nine years from 2003 to 2012. He...

Mar 19, 2016

Grace A. Smith, age 92 of Westfield, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at Harris Villa of Westfield. She was born on March 21, 1923 in Westfield, daughter of the late Walter and Georgia (Beals) Huebner. Grace attended school in Westfield and then became a licensed beautician, working for over 50 years. She married George “Pat” Smith on...

Feb 12, 2016

Christian J. Johnson Sr., age 61 of Coloma, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 12, 2016 at Appleton Medical Center. He was born on May 4, 1954 in Ashland, Wisconsin to William and Jean (Kempf) Johnson. Chris graduated from Ashland High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Chris married Carole Jepsen on July 31, 1981...

Feb 2, 2016

Eloise June Quinn passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at Harris Villa at the age of 95. She was born on June 24, 1920 to William & Emma (Janke) Kruger at the Kruger family farm in the Township of Westfield. Eloise was baptized, confirmed, and a member of the E.U.B. Church in Westfield which was later changed to Faith...

Feb 1, 2016

Gary Guderski, age 70, passed away at his residence in New York, NY on February 1, 2016. He was the son of Stanley and Isabel Guderski and grew up living in Harris Township. Gary attended Westfield High School where he excelled in track and participated at the state level. As a young adult, Gary moved to New York City where...

Jan 30, 2016

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Wesley “Wes” Gregg Gillespie Sr., age 86 of Waunakee, WI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 30, 2016, losing his battle with gastric cancer at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, WI. Wes is survived by Delores, his wife and best friend of 68 years; his son, Wesley G. Gillespie Jr. and his wife, Jayne...

Jan 24, 2016

Howard M. Wohlfert, age 88 of Oxford, passed away peacefully following a brief illness on Sunday, January 24, 2016 at UW Hospital in Madison. He was born on October 25, 1927 in Town of New Haven, Adams County, Wisconsin to Merle and Elma (Stafford) Wohlfert. As a young man, Howard spent every possible moment hunting and trapping with his...

Jan 16, 2016

Vernon Lee Foat, age 76 of Westfield, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2016 in Crystal Lake, IL. He was born September 2, 1939 in Woodstock, to Raymond and Louise Foat. He married Janet Rounds on December 10, 1975, in Woodstock. He was an amateur roller skater in McHenry who participated in competitions. He worked most of his life...

Dec 27, 2015

Nellie M. Taft, age 85 of Westfield, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2015 at American Way in Portage. She was born on August 3, 1930 in Milwaukee to James and Lucy (Howland) Nipe. Nellie married Edward C. Taft on October 19, 1946. She worked at Brakebush Brothers for many years and alongside her husband, Nellie helped operate Ed’s Standard...

Dec 13, 2015

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Donald Eldon Anderson, age 88 of Montello, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 13, 2015 at the VA Hospital in Madison. He was born on February 22, 1927 in Wautoma to Russell and Olive (Simenson) Anderson. Donald grew up in the Wautoma area. He graduated from Wautoma High School and then enlisted in the U.S. Navy during WW...

Dec 7, 2015

Mildred Marie Kolpin, age 91 of Westfield, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2015 at Harris Villa of Westfield. Mildred was born August 3, 1924, to Philip and Emma (Dunahee) Adams. She was born in the Town of Murry, Rusk County, Wisconsin. Milly is the sixth of eleven children. Her sibling’s names are John, Lena, Lewis, Marge, Walter, “Milly”, Irene,...