Gayle Bryce Smith
Sep 20, 2023
Gayle Bryce “Smitty” Smith, age 91 of New Berlin, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, just short of his 92nd birthday. He was born on September 26, 1931 in the Town of Springfield, Marquette County to Charles and Lillian (Sandow) Smith. Loving husband of 70 years to Leetrice (Pierce) Smith. Father of Randy (Diane) Smith, Jeffrey Smith, and...
Mark August Thalacker
Sep 16, 2023
Mark August Thalacker, age 72 of Woodbury, MN began a new life in Heaven on Saturday, September 16, 2023 after 18 years of victory with Parkinson’s and seven years of victory with cancer. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Joyce; daughter, Abby; son, Will (Kate); brothers, Rick (Cindy) and Dave (Jeane); sisters, Nell (Ken) and Jana;...
Shirley Mae Mike
Sep 3, 2023
Shirley Mae Mike, age 89 of Westfield, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 3, 2023 at her home. She was born on September 8, 1933 in Wauwatosa, WI to James and Ida (Burt) Hanson. She loved quilting and especially taking care of her daughter, Pamela and grandchildren.
Shirley is survived by her seven children, Christine (Dean) Goldsmith, Wautoma, Stephen (Kim)...
Tomasa Canales
Aug 29, 2023
Tomasa Canales, age 77 of Grand Marsh, passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. She was born on April 8, 1946 in San Antonio, TX to Marquito and Juanita (Tobar) Canales.
Tomasa will be buried in the New Chester Cemetery, Town of New Chester, Adams County.
Please take a moment to view the online Tribute Wall. Send your condolences or...
Kristine Kay Ingram
Aug 29, 2023
Kristine Kay Ingram, age 67 of West Salem, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at Mulder Health Care Facility in West Salem. She was born on February 1, 1956 in Portage to Jack and Eleanor (Schneider) Ingram. Kris enjoyed arts and crafts, Special Olympics, Badger Camp, eating out and watching the Green Bay Packers.
Kris is survived by...
Duane "Bud" Labrenz
Aug 15, 2023
Duane “Bud” Labrenz, age 88 of Westfield, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. He was born on October 8, 1934 in Packwaukee, WI to Walter and Lola (Drew) Labrenz. Bud married Maureen Bengsch on February 4, 1956 in Dubuque, Iowa. They were blessed with six children.
Bud worked for Willard and Lawrence...
Virginia L. Jones
Aug 8, 2023
Virginia “Ginger” L. Jones, age 63, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 8, 2023 in Montello, WI. She was born on June 12, 1960 in Twin Lakes, WI. Ginger graduated from Wilmont High School, class of 1978. From a very young age she loved animals and would bring all kinds of “pets” home, much to her parents’ surprise. Ginger spent her days taking care of horses, reading an endless amount of books, and...
John W. Krolski
Aug 4, 2023
Join us in the “Celebration of Life” for
John William Krolski
(Feb 3, 1941 - Aug. 4, 2023)
He passed away peacefully with his wife Karen Krolski (Manstch) at his side
Preceded in death by his parents,
Anthony and Dolores Krolski (Pelkofer)
Also preceded in death by his sister, Joan Krolski
Loving brother to Kenneth and Sharon Sedmak (Krolski)...
Brian J. Wasson
Aug 2, 2023
Brian J. Wasson, age 54 of Westfield, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, following a courageous battle with Neuroendocrine Cancer. He was born on May 12, 1969, in Portage, Wi to Floyd and Vivan (Sullivan) Wasson. Brian graduated from Westfield High School in 1988. One of Brian's biggest accomplishments was being a father to his four children. On August...
Cynthia Louise Giese
Jul 29, 2023
Cynthia Louise Giese, age 83 of Coloma, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 29, 2023. Cindy was born November 1, 1939 to Leslie and Mary Jane Linaberry. She graduated from Westfield Union Free High School with the class of 1957.
She married Thomas Giese on August 2, 1958 at her parents’ home in Russell Flats. They were blessed...
Pamela Jean Timler
Jul 24, 2023
Pamela Jean (Harrop) Timler, age 79 of Westfield, passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023 at her home. She was born on September 6, 1943 in Chicago, IL to Kenneth and Martha (Crandall) Harrop. Pam graduated from high school in Kenosha, WI and then moved to Madison where she started working at the telephone company. In 1984, she married Darrel...
Terrence James Robran
Jul 20, 2023
Terrence “Terry” James Robran, age 64 of Westfield, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. He was born on January 6, 1959 in Wisconsin to Roger and Margaret (Biersack) Robran.
Terry is survived by his significant other and best friend, Mary Jo Ziglinski of Westfield and his fur baby puppy, Missy.
Following Terry’s...
Janice I. Saunders
Jul 20, 2023
Janice I. Saunders (Varvel), age 88 of Westfield, Wisconsin passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023 in her home. She was born on July 10, 1935 in Sharon, Wisconsin to Cecil Varvel and Myrtle Varvel (Arenz).
Janice grew up in Sharon and lived in Beloit, Wisconsin for many years. She was a wonderful mother and wife as well as a...
Neil Edward Gilles
Jun 13, 2023
The family of Neil Gilles of Westfield, WI is saddened to announce his passing on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at the age of 81. Neil was born on August 5, 1941 in Longwood, WI to Lloyd and Marion (Bateman) Gilles. He grew up on a farm with his parents and three brothers in Cadott, WI. At the age of 18,...
Bernie Weber
Jun 9, 2023
On Friday, June 9, 2023 at 6:00 a.m., God reached down and took the hand of Bernie Weber, 79, of Harrisville, Wisconsin and released him of years of physical pain.
Bernie was born in Chicago in 1944 to Frank and Rosalie (Tausz) Weber. At a young age, he took to liking trucks and wound up pursuing a career driving his...
Randall "Randy" R. Warren
Jun 2, 2023
Randall “Randy” R. Warren, age 61 of Adams, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 2, 2023 at Gunderson Moundview Hospital in Friendship. He was born on September 28, 1961 in Friendship to Stanley and Charlotte (Bandt) Warren. Randy enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, time at the family farm, tinkering with cars and tractors, watching NASCAR and especially spending time with...
Joyce E. Zimmerman
May 30, 2023
Joyce E. Zimmerman, age 84 of Coloma, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at Heartland House in Wautoma. She was born on August 20, 1938 in Belvidere, IL to Albert and Marie (Artz) Buse. Joyce married Karl Zimmerman on October 19, 1957 in Stillman Valley, IL. Joyce and Karl lived in Machesney Park, IL for 40 years before...
Laurette H. Wood
May 3, 2023
Laurette H. Wood, age 82 of Coloma, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital. She was born on March 4, 1941 in Milwaukee to Vincent and Irene (Skoczek) Osowski.
Laurette is survived by her Husband of 40 years, Michael Wood; her forever loving son, Blaine Lusha (wife Cheryl Harvey); stepson, Jeff Wood (wife Gail); sister...
Mark Alan Larson
Apr 25, 2023
Mark Alan Larson, age 54 of Portage, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. He was born on March 4, 1969 in Wautoma to LeRoy and Judy (Smith) Larson. Mark was a dedicated employee of AMPI in Portage since 1996. He enjoyed spending time with family, cookouts, the Packers, NASCAR, country music and especially...
Stacy Marie DeFord
Apr 22, 2023
Stacy Marie DeFord, beloved daughter, mother, sister, aunt, and friend departed from this life on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at the age of 38. She was born on May 12, 1984 in Portage to Van and Darcy (Mills) Johnston Sr. Stacy spent her entire life in Wisconsin and attended school in Adams. She loved her adoring daughters, creating art, listening...
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Gayle Bryce Smith
Sep 20, 2023
Gayle Bryce “Smitty” Smith, age 91 of New Berlin, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, just short of his 92nd birthday. He was born on September 26, 1931 in the Town of Springfield, Marquette County to Charles and Lillian (Sandow) Smith. Loving husband of 70 years to Leetrice (Pierce) Smith. Father of Randy (Diane) Smith, Jeffrey Smith, and...
Mark August Thalacker
Sep 16, 2023
Mark August Thalacker, age 72 of Woodbury, MN began a new life in Heaven on Saturday, September 16, 2023 after 18 years of victory with Parkinson’s and seven years of victory with cancer. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Joyce; daughter, Abby; son, Will (Kate); brothers, Rick (Cindy) and Dave (Jeane); sisters, Nell (Ken) and Jana;...
Shirley Mae Mike
Sep 3, 2023
Shirley Mae Mike, age 89 of Westfield, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 3, 2023 at her home. She was born on September 8, 1933 in Wauwatosa, WI to James and Ida (Burt) Hanson. She loved quilting and especially taking care of her daughter, Pamela and grandchildren.
Shirley is survived by her seven children, Christine (Dean) Goldsmith, Wautoma, Stephen (Kim)...
Tomasa Canales
Aug 29, 2023
Tomasa Canales, age 77 of Grand Marsh, passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. She was born on April 8, 1946 in San Antonio, TX to Marquito and Juanita (Tobar) Canales.
Tomasa will be buried in the New Chester Cemetery, Town of New Chester, Adams County.
Please take a moment to view the online Tribute Wall. Send your condolences or...
Kristine Kay Ingram
Aug 29, 2023
Kristine Kay Ingram, age 67 of West Salem, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at Mulder Health Care Facility in West Salem. She was born on February 1, 1956 in Portage to Jack and Eleanor (Schneider) Ingram. Kris enjoyed arts and crafts, Special Olympics, Badger Camp, eating out and watching the Green Bay Packers.
Kris is survived by...
Duane "Bud" Labrenz
Aug 15, 2023
Duane “Bud” Labrenz, age 88 of Westfield, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. He was born on October 8, 1934 in Packwaukee, WI to Walter and Lola (Drew) Labrenz. Bud married Maureen Bengsch on February 4, 1956 in Dubuque, Iowa. They were blessed with six children.
Bud worked for Willard and Lawrence...
Virginia L. Jones
Aug 8, 2023
Virginia “Ginger” L. Jones, age 63, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 8, 2023 in Montello, WI. She was born on June 12, 1960 in Twin Lakes, WI. Ginger graduated from Wilmont High School, class of 1978. From a very young age she loved animals and would bring all kinds of “pets” home, much to her parents’ surprise. Ginger spent her days taking care of horses, reading an endless amount of books, and...
John W. Krolski
Aug 4, 2023
Join us in the “Celebration of Life” for
John William Krolski
(Feb 3, 1941 - Aug. 4, 2023)
He passed away peacefully with his wife Karen Krolski (Manstch) at his side
Preceded in death by his parents,
Anthony and Dolores Krolski (Pelkofer)
Also preceded in death by his sister, Joan Krolski
Loving brother to Kenneth and Sharon Sedmak (Krolski)...
Brian J. Wasson
Aug 2, 2023
Brian J. Wasson, age 54 of Westfield, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, following a courageous battle with Neuroendocrine Cancer. He was born on May 12, 1969, in Portage, Wi to Floyd and Vivan (Sullivan) Wasson. Brian graduated from Westfield High School in 1988. One of Brian's biggest accomplishments was being a father to his four children. On August...
Cynthia Louise Giese
Jul 29, 2023
Cynthia Louise Giese, age 83 of Coloma, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 29, 2023. Cindy was born November 1, 1939 to Leslie and Mary Jane Linaberry. She graduated from Westfield Union Free High School with the class of 1957.
She married Thomas Giese on August 2, 1958 at her parents’ home in Russell Flats. They were blessed...
Pamela Jean Timler
Jul 24, 2023
Pamela Jean (Harrop) Timler, age 79 of Westfield, passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023 at her home. She was born on September 6, 1943 in Chicago, IL to Kenneth and Martha (Crandall) Harrop. Pam graduated from high school in Kenosha, WI and then moved to Madison where she started working at the telephone company. In 1984, she married Darrel...
Terrence James Robran
Jul 20, 2023
Terrence “Terry” James Robran, age 64 of Westfield, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. He was born on January 6, 1959 in Wisconsin to Roger and Margaret (Biersack) Robran.
Terry is survived by his significant other and best friend, Mary Jo Ziglinski of Westfield and his fur baby puppy, Missy.
Following Terry’s...
Janice I. Saunders
Jul 20, 2023
Janice I. Saunders (Varvel), age 88 of Westfield, Wisconsin passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023 in her home. She was born on July 10, 1935 in Sharon, Wisconsin to Cecil Varvel and Myrtle Varvel (Arenz).
Janice grew up in Sharon and lived in Beloit, Wisconsin for many years. She was a wonderful mother and wife as well as a...
Neil Edward Gilles
Jun 13, 2023
The family of Neil Gilles of Westfield, WI is saddened to announce his passing on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at the age of 81. Neil was born on August 5, 1941 in Longwood, WI to Lloyd and Marion (Bateman) Gilles. He grew up on a farm with his parents and three brothers in Cadott, WI. At the age of 18,...
Bernie Weber
Jun 9, 2023
On Friday, June 9, 2023 at 6:00 a.m., God reached down and took the hand of Bernie Weber, 79, of Harrisville, Wisconsin and released him of years of physical pain.
Bernie was born in Chicago in 1944 to Frank and Rosalie (Tausz) Weber. At a young age, he took to liking trucks and wound up pursuing a career driving his...
Randall "Randy" R. Warren
Jun 2, 2023
Randall “Randy” R. Warren, age 61 of Adams, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 2, 2023 at Gunderson Moundview Hospital in Friendship. He was born on September 28, 1961 in Friendship to Stanley and Charlotte (Bandt) Warren. Randy enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, time at the family farm, tinkering with cars and tractors, watching NASCAR and especially spending time with...
Joyce E. Zimmerman
May 30, 2023
Joyce E. Zimmerman, age 84 of Coloma, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at Heartland House in Wautoma. She was born on August 20, 1938 in Belvidere, IL to Albert and Marie (Artz) Buse. Joyce married Karl Zimmerman on October 19, 1957 in Stillman Valley, IL. Joyce and Karl lived in Machesney Park, IL for 40 years before...
Laurette H. Wood
May 3, 2023
Laurette H. Wood, age 82 of Coloma, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital. She was born on March 4, 1941 in Milwaukee to Vincent and Irene (Skoczek) Osowski.
Laurette is survived by her Husband of 40 years, Michael Wood; her forever loving son, Blaine Lusha (wife Cheryl Harvey); stepson, Jeff Wood (wife Gail); sister...
Mark Alan Larson
Apr 25, 2023
Mark Alan Larson, age 54 of Portage, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. He was born on March 4, 1969 in Wautoma to LeRoy and Judy (Smith) Larson. Mark was a dedicated employee of AMPI in Portage since 1996. He enjoyed spending time with family, cookouts, the Packers, NASCAR, country music and especially...
Stacy Marie DeFord
Apr 22, 2023
Stacy Marie DeFord, beloved daughter, mother, sister, aunt, and friend departed from this life on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at the age of 38. She was born on May 12, 1984 in Portage to Van and Darcy (Mills) Johnston Sr. Stacy spent her entire life in Wisconsin and attended school in Adams. She loved her adoring daughters, creating art, listening...
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