OBITUARIES

May 21, 2009

Biography Janet Carol Foat, age 68 of Westfield, WI, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2009 at HospiceCare Inc., Madison. She was born on August 9, 1940 in Chicago, IL to Elmer and Ellenor (Rigsby) Foerster. Janet married Vernon Foat on December 10, 1975 in Woodstock, IL. She was a professional roller skater in McHenry, IL who participated in dance...

May 20, 2009

Gilbert Donald “Gib” Kruger, age 82, of Packwaukee Township, Marquette County, WI, died on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage, WI under the compassionate care of Dr. Amy Strain. He was born on July 13, 1926 in the Township of Harris, Marquette County, WI, the son of Jule and Amanda (Jahnke) Kruger. He served his...

Apr 27, 2009

Robert Frank Robinson, age 88 of Montello, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 27, 2009 at Joanie’s Home in Montello. He was born on August 10, 1920 in Montello to Samuel and Lucy (Cummings) Robinson. Bob attended Montello Schools, graduating high school in 1938. He joined the United States Navy in 1940, was aboard the USS Maryland during the...

Apr 26, 2009

Robert “Bobby” R. Zinke, age 79 of Stoughton, formerly of Oxford, passed away due to injuries from a fall on Sunday, April 26, 2009 at HospiceCare Inc. in Madison. He was born on July 1, 1929 in Oxford, son of the late Richard and Marguerite (Smith) Zinke. Bobby was a loving and caring person who made people smile. He was...

Apr 20, 2009

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Richard T. Bakken MIDDLETON- Richard Bakken, age 78, passed away on April 20, 2009, from a long battle with cancer. He took great pride in his work as a mason contractor. He loved the outdoors and singing in the church choir. He will deeply miss his friends at Lanes Bakery. He was preceded in death by his wife,...

Apr 20, 2009

Jen Audrey Marshall, age 50 of Westfield, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Monday, April 20, 2009 at her home. She was born on November 27, 1958 in Berlin. Jen is the daughter of Russell and Charlotte (Ellis) Marshall and she grew up in the Hancock area. Jen attended Tri-County High School. She was a reporter for the...

Apr 17, 2009

Biography June J. Parker, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and wonderful friend went to her heavenly home peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, April 17, 2009. She was born on June 10, 1928 in Westfield, daughter of the late Arnold and Alma (Polsfuss) Schauer. June was baptized, confirmed and married at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Westfield. She...

Apr 15, 2009

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Edward C. Taft, age 83 of Westfield, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at Montello Care Center. He was born on July 12, 1925 in Oxford, son of the late Harry and Mildred (James) Taft. Ed married Nellie Nipe on October 19, 1946. He was a local business owner for many years, owning and operating Ed’s Standard...

Apr 14, 2009

Curtis W. Schwenn Jr., age 72 of Westfield, passed away following a lengthy illness on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at the VA Hospital in Madison. He was born on March 18, 1937 in Chicago, IL, son of the late Curtis W. and Marie (Moore) Schwenn Sr. Curtis proudly served his country in the United States Army and he was...

Apr 9, 2009

Sadie Grace Krueger, age 89 of Township of Newton, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2009 at Harris Villa, Township of Harris. She was born on February 1, 1920, Township of Newton, daughter of the late Julius and Minnie (Reitz) Slife. Sadie married Arnold W. Krueger On April 22, 1950, Township of Newton. She worked as a housewife, raised...

Mar 27, 2009

William “Bill” D. Cullen, age 72 of Westfield, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 27, 2009 in Arizona. He was born on September 13, 1936 in Mitchell, Iowa, son of the late William M. and Lucy (Curin) Cullen. Bill married Sharon Kopp on August 9, 1958 in Montello. He worked as an accountant his entire life for several area businesses....

Mar 23, 2009

Harley F. Kruger, age 94 of Westfield, passed away peacefully with his family near his side following a short illness on Monday, March 23, 2009 at Harris Villa. He was born on October 1, 1914 in Westfield, son of the late Otto and Myrtle (Campbell) Kruger. Harley married Eunice Iverson on May 13, 1944, she preceded him in death. He...

Mar 14, 2009

Richard R. Pavlovich Sr., age 70 of Montello, passed away with his loving family by his side following a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, March 14, 2009 at his home. He was born on June 8, 1938 in Kenosha, son of the late Frank and Katherine (Burnhardt) Pavlovich. Rich married Lois Wells on August 6, 1983 in Minocgua....

Feb 25, 2009

Biography Anna Marie Buchanan, age 88 of Montello, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at Montello Care Center. She was born on August 16, 1920, Township of Packwaukee, daughter of the late Raymond and Cora (Leonard) Barron. Anna married William Salzwedel in 1938, he preceded her in death in 1956. She married Roland Priske in 1958, he preceded her...

Feb 19, 2009

Robert J. Rozek, age 61 of the Township of Harris, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2009 at Montello Care Center. He was born on August 9, 1947 in Portage, son of the late Leo and Gladys (Byrne) Rozek. Bob married Judy Jakusz on April 4, 1970 in Stevens Point. He has worked on the family farm, Montello Co-op,...

Feb 16, 2009

LaVerne D. Janisch, age 72 of Westfield, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Monday, February 16, 2009 at his home. He was born on January 11, 1937 in Arlington, WI to Carl and Dora (Pribbenow) Janisch. LaVerne attended Rio High School and graduated from Columbus High School in 1955. He married Mary Lou Corning on January 25,...

Feb 6, 2009

Harold A. Mike, age 82 of Township of Newton, passed away with his wife, Alma and daughter, Patti by his side on Friday, February 6, 2009 at his home. He was born on May 22, 1926, Township of Newton, son of the late Albert and Martha (Marotz) Mike. Harold was married to Shirley Hanson from 1951 to 1981. Harold married...

Feb 5, 2009

Virginia C. Janke, age 90 formerly of Oxford, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2009 at Haack’s Assisted Living, Sun Prairie. She was born on May 1, 1918 in Eland, Shawano County, WI, daughter of the late Dewey and Clara (Mayo) Parfitt. Virginia was an elementary school teacher for 4 years in Green Bay and in Eland. She married...

Feb 4, 2009

Patricia “Pat” S. Rogers, age 60 of Princeton, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at Theda Clark Medical Center, Neenah. She was born on May 12, 1948 in Denver, Co, daughter of the late George “Bud” and Jeanne (Ross) Stewart. Pat married Tom Rogers on August 16, 1980 at their home near Princeton. She had an extreme love of...

Jan 27, 2009

Biography Gertrude M. Jordan, age 89 of Oxford, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at her home. She was born on May 2, 1919 in Omro, WI, daughter of the late Robert and Gertrude (Broun) Grimmer. Gertrude was married to Harry Doberstein. From that union came two daughters, Josephine and Jeraldine. She was then married to Herman A. Jordan...