OBITUARIES

Feb 20, 2012

Keith C. Urbach, age 72 of Westfield joined the Lord to go on his next adventure on Feb. 20, 2012. Keith was born on March 2, 1939 in Rockford, Illinois. He was the son of Harriett and Elmer Urbach who preceded him in death. Keith served in the U.S. military and then became an electrician and a proud member...

Jan 24, 2012

Joyce Phyllis Keske (nee Paape), 77, of Coloma, departed this life on January 24, 2012, at Villa Pines Nursing Home in Friendship, WI. She was born to Arthur and Marie Paape on May 19, 1934 in Milwaukee, WI. She attended Wauwatosa East High School. On June 6th, 1953, Joyce was married to Gerald Keske. Joyce was preceded in death by...

Jan 24, 2012

Rachael Renee Streich, age 26, of Montello, WI is now walking the streets of gold up in heaven. She passed away January 24th, 2012 at UW Madison Hospital after courageously battling with melanoma. Rachael was born on January 20th, 1986 in Portage, WI, the daughter of Dennis and Connie Streich of Montello. Rachael had a great love of music,...

Dec 27, 2011

Biography Harriett Teckla Augusta Urbach, age 93 of Elgin, IL and formerly of Montello, WI, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at Rosewood Care Center, Elgin, IL. She was born on August 7, 1918 in Rockford, IL, daughter of the late Hjalmer and Elin (Lundin) Goranson. Harriett graduated from Rockford High School in 1936. She married Elmer Henry Jacob...

Dec 8, 2011

Biography Olive L. Bergemann (Nee Elton) Slipped her worldly bonds on Dec. 8, 2011 at the age of 94. Devoted wife of the late Lester Bergemann. Beloved and loving mother of James, William (Cheryl), Jane Solorio, and Carol Kallio. Proud grandmother of nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren with extended family across the country. A resident of Hales Corners since 1953,...

Dec 7, 2011

Calvin G. Jacobson, age 83 of Westfield, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at his home. He was born on January 29, 1928 in Harvard, IL to Grover and Ella (Bussewitz) Jacobson. Cal served his country with the United States Army. He married Belle Dunn on April 3, 1954 in Grand Marsh. Cal worked on the family farm...

Nov 30, 2011

John D. Daye, age 80 of Westfield, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at Divine Savior Hospital, Portage. He was born on November 7, 1931 in Oxford, WI on the family farm, son of the late Elmer and Esther (Bandt) Daye. J.D. proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He married...

Nov 27, 2011

Biography Wilma W. Warnke, age 94 of Westfield, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, November 27, 2011 at UW Hospital in Madison. She was born on March 29, 1917 in the Town of Harris, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Albert and Emma (Schatz) Wahl. She married Marvin E. Warnke on September 14, 1938 in Harrisville. Marvin...

Nov 6, 2011

James Dean Buschke, age 54 of Friendship, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2011 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield. He was born on March 18, 1957 in Wild Rose to Neoma (nee Buschke) Schwersenska. Jim spent his younger years being raised by his grandparents, Theodore and Celia Buschke. He attended school in Westfield, graduating in 1975. Jim worked...

Nov 4, 2011

Send Flowers Edwin A. Mike September 7, 1924 - November 4, 2011

Edwin Albert Mike, age 87 of Westfield, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2011 at his home. He was born on September 7, 1924 in the Town of Newton to Albert and Martha (Marotz) Mike. Edwin was baptized on September 21, 1924 and confirmed on July 24,...

Oct 27, 2011

Biography Dorothy Kramer Janke, age 91 of Westfield, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2011 at the Montello Care Center. She was born on August 25, 1920 in Washington County, Wisconsin, the youngest of six children to Louis and Katherin (Held) Kramer. Dorothy married Elson A. Janke on August 14, 1939 in Dubuque, IA. They were married 65 years before...

Oct 24, 2011

Daniel John Gsell, age 44 of Westfield, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2011 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Milwaukee. He was born on July 28, 1967 in Lombard, IL to John and Rose Mary (Kessen) Gsell. Dan was raised in Lombard and moved to Westfield in 2000. He’s worked at Pioneer Tire & Auto, Westfield as an auto...

Oct 23, 2011

Biography

Terri L. Goodman, age 51 of Westfield, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, October 23, 2011 at the Montello Care Center. She was born on November 14, 1959 in Chicago, Illinois. Terri loved doing crafts, playing cards and being with her family. She also loved meeting new people and always had a ready...

Oct 7, 2011

Warren G. Sherwood, 78, Oxford, WI, and formerly of Peshtigo, passed away on Friday October 7th, at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage, Wisconsin. Born December 10, 1932 in Pound, WI, to the late Marvin and Margaret (Tippet) Sherwood, he married Paul Hall on January 30, 1951. She preceded him in death on April 26, 1998. Warren graduated from Peshtigo High...

Sep 26, 2011

Patricia Ann (nee Kasper) Borzick, age 73 of Coloma, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 26, 2011 at Stevens Point Care Center. She was born on March 16, 1938 in Waukegan, IL, daughter of the late Edward and Mary (Foukal) Kasper. Pat married William A. Borzick on July 19, 1958 in Cherry Point, NC where Bill was serving in...

Sep 19, 2011

Biography Leona V. Zuehlke, age 89 of Westfield, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 19, 2011 at the Montello Care Center. She was born on January 3, 1922 in the Town of Harris, daughter of the late Gustav and Ella (Zellmer) Prochnow. Leona married Wilbert Zuehlke on June 26, 1940 in Westfield. He preceded her in death on February 28,...

Sep 5, 2011

Send Flowers Neil E. Long October 9, 1937 - September 5, 2011

Neil Edward Long, age 73 of Oxford, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2011 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. He was born on October 9, 1937 in the Town of Marshall, Richland County, Wisconsin to Gerald and Marie (Miller) Long. He was raised in Richland County...

Aug 16, 2011

Marjorie L. Trimble, age 92 of Westfield, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at Divine Savior Hospital. She was born on July 11, 1919 in Westfield, daughter of the late John and Alvina (Christensen) Quinn. Marjorie married Lyle Trimble on February 23, 1938 in Westfield. Lyle preceded her in death on February 18, 1979. Survivors include three grandchildren,...

Aug 5, 2011

Biography Marion E. Westphal, age 90 of Westfield, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, August 5, 2011 at Divine Savior Hospital, Portage. She was born on January 15, 1921 in Menomonie, WI, daughter of the late William and Martha (Mittelsteadt) Karnatz. Marion graduated from Menomonie High School in 1939 and Dunn County Normal in 1941. She...

Aug 1, 2011

Kenneth M. Johnson, age 95 of Westfield, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2011 at Divine Savior Hospital, Portage. He was born on July 18, 1916 in the Town of New Chester, Adams County son of the late Herbert and Ina (McMahon) Johnson. Ken graduated from Westfield High School in 1934. He then attended School of Engineering in Milwaukee....