OBITUARIES

Mar 19, 2015

Gregory E. McLaughlin, age 83 of Westfield, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 19, 2015 at Harris Villa of Westfield. He was born on August 6, 1931 in Beloit, WI to Isadore and Charlotte (Stoll) McLaughlin. Greg proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He was married to Rose Harms, she preceded him...

Mar 10, 2015

Irene M. Ebner, age 85 of Westfield, peacefully left this life on Tuesday, March 10, 2015. Irene Marie DeBrestian was born on August 15, 1929 in Cicero, IL, where she resided until she married Ernst Ebner on October 26, 1957. She was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church of Westfield. Survivors include her son and daughters, Paula (Bob) McMahon,...

Feb 15, 2015

Biography Virginia Ruth York, age 85 of Westfield, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, February 15, 2015 at Divine Savior Hospital. She was born on December 9, 1929 in Endeavor to Francis and Frieda (Vegland) McMillen. Virginia grew up in Endeavor and graduated from Endeavor High School. It was there where she met the love of...

Feb 14, 2015

Michael K. Masnica, age 60 of Westfield, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 14, 2015 at his home. He was born on June 25, 1954 in Milwaukee. Mike married Carol Behling on August 7, 2007 in Jefferson. He worked all of his life in various areas of construction. His last job was with Stoneman Construction of Oxford. Mike was...

Feb 10, 2015

Natalie M. Rosanske, age 48 of Westfield, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 10, 2015. She was born on October 30, 1966 in Chicago, IL to William and Della (Palumbo) Szemkus. Natalie was a loving mother who devoted her life to her children. She was a caring soul with an infectious smile who was willing to help anyone in need....

Feb 10, 2015

Ruth Marie Walters, age 91 of Montello, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at her home. She was born on April 20, 1923 in the Town of Shields to Clarence and Bertha (Zuelsdorf) Crown. Ruth married Raymond Walters on January 24, 1942 in Fox Lake, WI. Raymond preceded her in death on November 17, 2000. She was a...

Jan 29, 2015

Betty M. Johnson, age 92 of Westfield, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 29, 2015 at Montello Care Center. She was born on July 4, 1922 in Edgerton, WI. Betty married Burgess M. Johnson in 1951. Burgess preceded her in death in May of 1984. Betty spent most of her life in Edgerton, moving to Westfield in 1989. She enjoyed...

Jan 28, 2015

Harold H. Hartenstein, age 85 of Oxford, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg, WI. He was born on February 16, 1929 in Hannibal, WI to Antonio and Remona (Hendrix) Hartenstein. Harold worked at R.E.A. stringing high lines from 1947 to 1949. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during...

Jan 16, 2015

Kenneth W. Peters, age 86 of Montello, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, January 16, 2015 at the VA Hospital in Madison. He was born on April 30, 1928 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin to Fred and Adell (Simon) Peters. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during WW II and Korea....

Jan 10, 2015

Ralph W. Goutcher, age 82 of Westfield, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at his home. He was born on April 25, 1932 in the Ladysmith, WI to Henry and Hazel (Roohr) Goutcher. Ralph married Linda M. Goutcher on November 12, 1960 in Naperville, IL. Linda preceded him in death on November 3, 2008. He served in the...

Jan 10, 2015

Dorothy M. Schrank, age 69 of Westfield, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at her home. She was born on February 16, 1945 in Toledo, OH to Nickolas and Glendora (Fleitz) Schumann. Dorothy married Arnold J. Schrank on August 3, 1974 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Westfield. Arnie preceded her in death on May 1, 2006. She was a...

Jan 8, 2015

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Rita M. Grisco, age 81 of Westfield, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2015 while under the care of St. Jude Hospice. She was born on October 27, 1933 in Chicago, IL to Edward and Agnes (Nowak) Rybicki. Rita married Edmund J. Grisco on March 5, 1966 in Chicago. Survivors include her husband, Edmund; two step children, Susan...

Jan 8, 2015

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Shirley Jean Thrasher, age 62 of Westfield, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at the VA Hospital in Madison. She was born on February 20, 1952 in Evansville, IN to Eugene and Wanda (Killough) Brammer. Shirley served three years in the United States Marine Corps where she met her husband, Randy. She enjoyed traveling with her husband...

Jan 5, 2015

Lt. Col. Kenneth E. Strauss, age 90, of Aurora, CO, passed away Monday, January 5, 2015. His wife Phillys Rae preceded him in death in 1970, while his companion of 43 years, Georgia Rux preceded him in death recently. He is survived by his children, Paul (Carolyn), Barbara, and Beth (Brian); grandchildren, Cheryl, Kenneth (Shylo), Michelle, and Brayden; great-grandchildren, Kendra...

Dec 23, 2014

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Lillian L. Duesterhoeft, age 74 of Westfield, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at Berlin Memorial Hospital. She was born on March 8, 1940 in Wisconsin Rapids, WI to Oscar and Marie (Ellwort) Hodge. Lillian married Herbie Duesterhoeft on August 10, 1957 in Richford, WI. Herbie preceded her in death on July 10, 1992. Lillian had a...

Dec 6, 2014

Alvina W. Jahnke, age 104 of Westfield, joined her Lord and Maker on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at the Montello Care Center. She was born on June 10, 1910 to Gustav and Amy (Calder) Wobschal in Town of Springfield. Alvina was Baptized on July 3, 1910 by Rev. Martin Mueller and Confirmed on August 12, 1923 by Rev. O.L....

Dec 3, 2014

Helen E. Borzick (nee Krueger), age 83 of Harrisville, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. She was born on February 25, 1931 in the Town of Newton to Edward and Agnes (Beutler) Krueger. Helen married Edward Borzick on June 27, 1953. Helen taught in several schools in Marquette County for 42 years. She...

Dec 2, 2014

Thomas R. Murdock, age 70 of Montello, passed away on Tuesday December 02, 2014 at his home. He was born on January 09, 1944 in Terre Haute, IN to Melvin and Doris (Gibbons) Murdock. Tom graduated from Gerstmeyer Technical High School in Terre Haute in 1962. After graduating Tom enlisted in the Marine Corp, and after completing basic training...

Nov 28, 2014

Send Flowers Merlin "Mert" D. Hauser September 19, 1933 - November 28, 2014

Merlin “Mert” D. Hauser, age 81 of Oxford, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 28, 2014 at his home. He was born on September 19, 1933 in the Town of Douglas, Wisconsin to Joseph and Irene (Byers) Hauser. Mert is survived by the love of his...

Nov 24, 2014

Henry “Sonny” B. Hoevel, age 68 of Montello, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 24, 2014 at Montello Care Center. He was born on November 26, 1945 in Eau Claire, WI to Henry and Winifred (Lawrence) Hoevel. Sonny married Charlene Wasson on September 10, 1966 in Spring Valley, WI. He worked as a semi driver for many years hauling...