OBITUARIES

Jul 2, 2014

Richard “Dick” W. Guse, age 71 of Oxford and formerly of New Berlin, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. He was born on January 18, 1943 in Milwaukee to William and Grace (Gillmeister) Guse. Dick married Clara Blum on June 20, 1998 in New Berlin. He worked for Allen Bradley and...

Jun 27, 2014

Thomas Lee “TL” Longbotham of Westfield, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2014, in his home, at the age of 82. TL was born in Janesville, WI on December 4, 1931 to Gilmore Thomas and Ruth Longbotham (née-Hadley). TL graduated from Ladysmith High School and Northland College, where he sang for 4 years in their traveling choir. He was...

Jun 26, 2014

Serena A. Wachholz, age 98, formerly of Westfield, passed away at Evergreen Retirement Communities in Oshkosh on Thursday, June 26, 2014. She was born on June 22, 1916 to the late Richard and Esther (Koechel) Schultz on the family farm in Crystal Lake Township, Wisconsin. Serena attended school in Neshkoro. She worked as a domestic helper for various family...

Jun 25, 2014

Ralph E. Nader, age 86 of Westfield, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family from complications of cancer on Wednesday, June 25, 2014. He was born on December 11, 1927 in Lake Villa, IL to Joseph and Helen (Tweed) Nader Sr. Ralph graduated from Antioch Community High School in 1945. He proudly served his country as...

Jun 24, 2014

******************************************************************************* Please note that Dan's date of death below in the obituary is correct. In order for Dan's name to appear on our home page under recent obituaries for his upcoming service we changed his date of death above and to the left in the facts box. ******************************************************************************* Daniel Dean Weckwerth, age 53, of Las Vegas, continued his journey onward...

May 30, 2014

Alice L. Faivre Maynard, age 90 formerly of Mauston/Westfield, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2014 at Premier Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing in Beloit. She was born on December 9, 1923 in Westfield. Alice graduated from Westfield High School in 1941. She married Roger Faivre in 1943, he preceded her in death in 1964. Alice was then married to...

May 20, 2014

Arlie Lester Marquardt, age 85 of Town of Newton, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at Appleton Medical Center. He was born on March 30, 1929 to Albert and Pauline “Lena” (Groskreutz) Marquardt. Arlie was baptized on April 21, 1929 and confirmed on July 12, 1942 at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church, Newton. He married Doris D. Lange on...

May 15, 2014

Roberta G. Rodger, age 87 of Oxford, passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2014 at Oakwood Meadows in Madison. She was born on January 25, 1927 in Oxford, WI, daughter of Wesley and Effie (Drew) Gaffney. Roberta married Ray Rodger on April 14, 1951 in Dubuque, IA. She was very active in the First Presbyterian Church in Oxford. Roberta...

May 6, 2014

E. Charlene Bingham Born: March 6, 1929 Died: May 6, 2014 Elma Charlene Bingham (nee Gafford), age 85 passed away in Woodstock, Illinois at Crossroads Care Center. She was born in Peoria, Illinois to Sarah and Joseph Gafford, into a loving family of six children. As a young girl Charlene sang on the radio, won a city Jacks championship...

Apr 30, 2014

Biography Betty Ann Kaminski, age 83, of Montello passed away on Wednesday, April 30th, 2014 surrounded by the love of her family. She now rejoices in heaven with the love of her life, Stanley, whom she married on January 7, 1950. Betty is survived by their four children: Janet (Sam) Faulkner of Montello; Jerry (Laurie) Kaminski of Montello, Jane (Steve)...

Apr 16, 2014

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Edward R. Mackerel, age 54 of Westfield, formerly of Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at Lakeview at Mill Pond CBRF. Per Ed's wishes, he will be cremated and taken back to Michigan. Please take a moment to view the online guestbook. Send your condolences or share a memory of Ed with his family &...

Mar 29, 2014

William “Bill” Weinmann of Waupaca, formerly of Shawano, passed away at the Wisconsin Veterans Home, King, WI on Saturday, March 29, 2014, at the age of 87. He was born in Iola, August 2, 1926 to the late Edwin and Elsie (Parks) Weinmann. Bill served his country in the United States Army from 1944 – 1947 during WW II....

Mar 27, 2014

Dean W. Walters, age 83 of Harrisville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, March 27, 2014 at U.W. Hospital in Madison. He was born on August 21, 1930 in the Town of Packwaukee to Leonard and Glenola (Gradwohl) Walters. Dean grew up in Packwaukee and graduated from Endeavor Academy. He served in the Navy aboard the...

Mar 12, 2014

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Robert E. Mike, age 62 of Adams, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at Golden Living Center in Wisconsin Dells while under the care of St. Jude Hospice. He was born on March 29, 1951 in Portage, Wisconsin to Lee and Helen (Waldenmeyer) Mike. According to Bob's wishes, no service will be held. Inurnment will be in...

Mar 8, 2014

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Francis “Frank” Staber, age 82 of Westfield, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at Riverside Medical Center in Waupaca. For the past year, Frank had resided at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King. He was born on November 19, 1931 in Allentown, PA to Ludwig and Mary (Volkawich) Staber. Frank proudly served his country in the...

Feb 19, 2014

Charles W. Tucker, age 90 of Westfield, passed away at home with his loving wife by his side at their cherished home on Lawrence Lake on Wednesday, February 19, 2014. Charles was born in Iowa Park, Texas on August 18, 1923 to Ida Mae (Denny) & Charles Tucker Sr. After serving in the U.S. Air Force, Charles settled in Madison,...

Feb 11, 2014

Dorothy E. Schwochert, age 95 of Westfield, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at Harris Villa of Westfield. She was born on October 17, 1918 in the Town of Newton to Erhardt and Ella (Gatz) Polenske. Dorothy was baptized, confirmed and married at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church, Newton. She married Wallace A. Schwochert on September 5, 1937. Dorothy...

Jan 14, 2014

Dale E. Hyames, age 81 of Westfield, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at Waupun Memorial Hospital. He was born on May 23, 1932 in Beloit to LaVerne and Molly (Hintz) Hyames. Dale married Donna Gray on July 3, 1954 in Endeavor. He proudly served his country with the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Dale was employed...

Jan 5, 2014

Virginia M. Kempen, age 94 of Westfield, was called to the Lord on Sunday, January 5, 2014 at Villa Pines Living Center, Friendship. She was born on July 21, 1919, Ironwood, MI, daughter of the late Herbert and Annie (Birch) Bond. She lived in Michigan for many years before going to work for McEvoy & Co. in Chicago where...

Jan 3, 2014

Donna A. Quinn, age 62 of Westfield, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 3, 2014 at her home. She was born on May 3, 1951 in Portage to Ellis and Doris (Thalacker) Quinn. She was employed by Valmet Paper Co. where she traveled to many foreign countries. Donna retired and moved back to Westfield to enjoy her family and many...