OBITUARIES

Nov 14, 2015

Biography Virginia “Ginny” Mikolajczyk, age 87 of Westfield, formerly of West Allis, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2015 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. She was born on October 14, 1928 in Milwaukee to Walter and Josephine (Smolarek) Kupsik. Ginny graduated from South Division High School, Milwaukee in 1946. She married Bernard Mikolajczyk on January 25, 1949 in Milwaukee....

Oct 22, 2015

Eldon R. Groskreutz, age 72 of Westfield, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 22, 2015 at Aspirus Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids. He was born on July 2, 1943 to William and Leona (Weishaar) Groskreutz. Eldon graduated from Westfield High School in 1961. He worked on the family farm and at Montello Products for 27 years. Survivors include his uncle,...

Oct 19, 2015

Biography Rosemary Tolbert (Olejniczak) age 92 of Coloma, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 19, 2015 at Berlin Memorial Hospital. She was born on September 17, 1923 in Joliet, IL to Stephen and Cecilia (Fordonski) Olejniczak. Rosemary married Rolla Tolbert Sr. on January 29, 1942 in Arizona. Rolla preceded her in death on April 7, 1983. Most of her life...

Oct 17, 2015

Jack K. Marshall, age 81, of Westfield, WI passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at UW Hospital in Madison. Jack was born in Plainfield, WI on August 29, 1934, the son of the late Ren and Illa (McLaughlin) Marshall. Jack graduated from Westfield High School in 1952 and went on to the "College of Hard Knocks". He farmed on...

Oct 12, 2015

Mary Jane Bandt, age 76 of Coloma, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2015 at her home. She was born on April 23, 1939 to Lawrence and Lucille (Gear) Buchanan in the Town of Coloma, Wisconsin. Mary Jane married Arden Bandt on May 3, 1958. Mary Jane graduated from Westfield High School and attended Madison Business College. She was...

Oct 12, 2015

Ronald E. Wilke, age 79 of Neshkoro, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 12, 2015 at his home. He was born on May 21, 1936 in Shawano, Wisconsin to Rudolph and Lena (Eggebrecht) Wilke. Ron married Jeanette M. Stankewitz on January 6, 1962. Survivors include two children, Susanne (Curtis) Prahl, Appleton and James (Debbie) Wilke, Westfield and four grandchildren. Ron...

Sep 28, 2015

Paul A. Bignell, age 73 of Westfield, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2015 at his home. He was born on April 2, 1942, son of Abner and Juanita (Scott) Bignell in Arkansaw Wisconsin and was raised there with his brothers and sisters in a family of simple farmers. After finishing High School, he put himself through UW Black River...

Sep 26, 2015

Dorothy Ann Streich, age 93 of Harrisville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 26, 2015. She was born on November 27, 1921 in Harrisville, daughter of the late Theodore and Gertrude (Thalacker) Frank. Dorothy married Arnold Streich on June 19, 1943 in Harrisville. Arnold preceded her in death on June 1, 1993. She was a lifelong member of St....

Sep 24, 2015

Kean A. Fravel, age 38 of Westfield, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2015. He was born on August 21, 1977 in Wautoma, Wisconsin to Howard and Rita (Connolly) Fravel Jr. Kean attended Westfield schools. He held several jobs in in various fields working as an auto/truck mechanic, a machinist and in food manufacturing. Kean was an avid gardner...

Sep 11, 2015

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Hope Ann (Weir) Laing, age 66 of Westfield, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 11, 2015 at Berlin Memorial Hospital. She was born on October 25, 1948 in Portage, Wisconsin to William and Elsie (Traver) Weir. Hope married Curtis Laing on June 24, 1977 in Westfield. Hope enjoyed crocheting, reading, traveling, cooking, baking, and being with family. Survivors...

Sep 8, 2015

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Orval E. Vogel, age 78 of Town of Harris. He was born on October 2, 1936 in Starks, Wisconsin to Gerhardt and Verna (Smith) Vogel. Orval was born the youngest of five siblings, and his family moved to the Westfield area when he was in 2nd grade. He graduated from Westfield High School in 1954, and married Carol...

Sep 7, 2015

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Lorraine C. (Rasmussen) Moskal, age 90 of Portage, formerly of Madison and Lodi, passed away on Monday September 7, 2015, at Tivoli in Portage under the care of SouthernCare Hospice. She was born October 25, 1924 in Chicago, IL to Harvey and Myrtle Rasmussen. Lorraine married LeRoy G. Moskal on October 12, 1946. Lorraine enjoyed Duplicate Bridge attaining...

Sep 5, 2015

Roberta Johnson, age 99 of Westfield, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 5, 2015 at Harris Villa of Westfield. She was born on May 19, 1916 in the Town of Westfield, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Robert and Margaret (Burgdorff) McWilliams. Roberta married Kenneth Johnson on June 7, 1941 in Westfield. Ken preceded her in death on August 1,...

Aug 31, 2015

Ronald A. Kollath, age 77 of Montello, formerly of Milwaukee, returned to his heavenly home on Monday, August 31, 2015 at his residence. He was born on July 8, 1938 in Milwaukee. Ron married Arlene Pike on March 8, 1958. They moved to Horicon in 1977 and then retired to Emery Lake, Montello in 2002. Ron worked in construction for...

Aug 18, 2015

Melinda “Mindy” Mae Wilke, age 25 of Westfield, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 18, 2015. She was born on March 9, 1990 in Appleton, WI to James and Debra (Boyle) Wilke. Mindy graduated from Westfield High School. She currently was working for Burger King in Westfield. Mindy was outgoing with a spirited personality. She loved dancing, outdoor activities and...

Aug 3, 2015

Ralph H. Schulte, age 97 of Harrisville, went peacefully to heaven on Monday, August 3, 2015. Ralph was born on July 4, 1918 in Wynot, Nebraska, to Frank and Frances (Schoof) Schulte. After moving to Milwaukee in 1940, he met and fell in love with Margaret Walsh. In 1941, he was drafted by the US Army where he spent...

Aug 2, 2015

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Ruth M. Sampson, age 88 of Westfield, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2015 at her home. She was born on May 20, 1927 in Cudahy, WI, daughter of the late Leo and Marie (Radomski) Macak. Ruth married Howard Sampson. Howard preceded her in death in November 4, 2001. Survivors include her three children, Cindy Stampfer, Kathy Darnick...

Jul 25, 2015

Donald Julius Buchholz, age 88 of Westfield passed away peacefully Saturday, July 25, 2015 at Tivoli in Portage. Don was born at home on the family farm in the town of Springfield, Marquette County on November 29, 1926 to Julius and Mary (Henke) Buchholz. He was baptized and confirmed at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Springfield and later graduated from...

Jul 20, 2015

Mary J. Burns, age 87 of Oxford, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 20, 2015 at Tivoli in Portage. She was born on July 30, 1927 in the Town of Armenia, WI, daughter of the late Thomas and Rose (Leszczynski) Peterson. Mary graduated from Necedah High School in 1946. She married Rex L. Burns on October 7, 1948 in...

Jul 17, 2015

Evelyn M. Ciezadlo, age 79 of Westfield, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday, July 17, 2015 at her home. She was born on December 23, 1935 in Morris, IL to Carl and Helen (Malinowski) Phillips. Evelyn graduated from Antioch High School in Illinois. She married Fred Ciezadlo on July 9, 1967 and in 1979 they renewed their...