OBITUARIES

Sep 10, 2008

Richard “Louie” Schrank, age 50 of Brooks, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2008. He was born on July 4, 1958 in Madison. Louie graduated from Westfield High School in 1976. For the past 16 years he has worked for Trienda Corp. of Portage. Louie was an outdoor enthusiast who enjoyed fishing and hunting and he was an avid...

Aug 28, 2008

Connie J. Sorenson, age 62 of Westfield, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2008 in Westfield. She was born on February 22, 1946 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Conrad and Rosella (Priske) Walters. Connie married Christian Sorenson on April 17, 1982, he preceded her in death on March 20, 1993. She graduated from Westfield High School in 1964....

Aug 11, 2008

Blake Daniel Fenske, age 8 of Westfield/Coloma, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2008 as a result of an automobile accident along with his grandpa, Howard Fenske. He was born on December 6, 1999 in Madison to Daniel and Michelle (Laing) Fenske. Blake loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, camping, biking, playing sports and most of all being with his...

Aug 5, 2008

Biography Jean Ann Thalacker, age 66, passed away on August 5th, 2008 at home in rural Harrisville, WI. Jean as born February 18, 1942 in Watertown, Wisconsin, the second child of James and Ruth (Hamilton) Fullmer. Jean graduated from Westfield High School in 1960 and from Prospect Hall, Milwaukee in 1963, trained as a medical secretary. She worked at St....

Aug 4, 2008

Donald P. Kenney Jr., 76, of Oxford, WI, passed away after a long illness on August 4, 2008. Donald was born on September 5, 1931, in Chicago, IL. Donald was married to his life long friend and love, Jean (Gerke), for 48 years. Donald is survived by his loving wife, Jean, two sisters, Gayle (Richard) Dompke of Lake Forest,...

Aug 1, 2008

Jack H. Kempen, age 90 of Westfield, was called to the Lord on Friday, August 1, 2008 at Divine Savior Hospital, Portage. He was born on July 25, 1918, Lyons, IL, son of the late Henry and Margaret Kempen. Jack retired to Newton Township in 1977 after 30 years of work as a machinist at Foote Bros. Gear in Chicago,...

Jul 28, 2008

Alden Vander Sande, age 84 of Neshkoro, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2008 at Berlin Memorial Hospital. He was born on September 4, 1923, son of the late John and Ada (Alden) Vander Sande. He graduated from Plymouth High School in 1941 and at the age of 18 joined the Army Air Force. He spent 4 years in the...

Jul 25, 2008

Slade Robert Salzwedel, age 45 of Harrisville, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 25, 2008 at Divine Savior Hospital, Portage. He was born on April 2, 1963 in Madison, son of the late Robert and Kathleen (Koepcke) Salzwedel. Slade graduated from Westfield High School in 1981. He was currently employed at T.W. Design, Montello. Slade enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening,...

Jul 22, 2008

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James Edward Jackson, age 74 of Montello, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at Divine Savior Extended Care, Portage. He was born on May 20, 1934, New Rome, Adams County, Wisconsin, son of the late Franklin and Nettie (Horton) Jackson. Survivors include his special friend, Mary Moe, Montello; two sisters, Myrtle Byron, WA and Vivian Lindert, Juneau;...

Jul 22, 2008

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James Edward Murray, age 82, long time resident of Westfield, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at Divine Savior Extended Care in Portage, Wisconsin. He was born on July 16, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois, son of the late Chester and Lucille (Reagen) Murray. Jim retired from ITE Circuit Breaker Company, where he worked as an electrical...

Jul 15, 2008

RoseMary Neuburg, age 78 of Westfield, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at her residence. She was born on October 17, 1929 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Clarence and Irene (Brill) Neumann. Rosemary worked as a seamstress in Westfield for over 35 years. Survivors include two sisters, Rita Schmidt, FL and Barbara (Roland) Lord, Mauston; one brother,...

Jul 4, 2008

Marilyn Frances Grimmenga, age 75 of Westfield, passed away at home with her husband by her side on Friday, July 4, 2008. She was born on July 12, 1932 in Chicago, IL, daughter of the late Herbert and Bertha (Smith) Tomlinson. Marilyn married Edmond Grimmenga on August 26, 1950 in Brookfield, IL. She was deeply involved in raising her...

Jul 1, 2008

William "Chubby" J. Peterson, age 71 of Montello, passed away following a courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at Montello Care Center. He was born on March 19, 1937 in Oconto Falls, WI, son of the late Magnus and Hazel (George) Peterson. Bill married Elsie (Griffin) Burg on October 18, 1969, she preceded him in death...

Jun 30, 2008

Donald Beverly Gray, age 61 of Westfield, formerly of Las Vegas, NV, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2008 at his home. He was born on December, 12, 1946 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, son of the late Garth and Dorothy (Lynch) Gray. Don proudly served his country in the United States Army during Vietnam. He loved fishing and spending...

Jun 14, 2008

Biography Hilda Louise Becker of Westfield, WI passed away Sat. June 14th at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Hilda was born Feb 15, 1931 to William & Elsie (Boelke) Hine of Coloma, WI. On June 3, 1951 she was married to Darwin Becker in Coloma. They made their home in Westfield with Darwin's father Bill, whom Hilda lovingly cared for...

May 27, 2008

Mueller, Hamilton Mabel Madison/Appleton/Westfield Mabel Hamilton Mueller passed away peacefully into the loving hands of God on Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at the Sunny Hill Health Care Center in Madison, WI. She was born August 30, 1911 at the family farm homesteaded by her Scotch-Irish great-grandparents, located in the township of Westfield, Marquette County, WI. Mabel was the second in...

May 26, 2008

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Christopher "Butch" James Buchholz, age 21 of Westfield, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2008. He was born on February 20, 1987 in Madison, son of Jim and Sue (Christensen) Buchholz. Chris graduated from Westfield High School in 2005. He worked on the family farm all of his...

May 14, 2008

Joanne L. Allen, age 73 of Westfield, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at her home. She was born on May 13, 1935 in Hagerstown, Maryland to Gerald and Louise (Cromer) Barlup. Joanne married James William Allen on June 23, 1952. Survivors include her husband, James; two daughters, Tamara (Phil Buzzell) Rosemeyer, Madison and Renee (Ralph) Pfeiffer, Stevens...

May 13, 2008

Mae Elaine Bellows, age 86 of Coloma, went to meet her savior on Tuesday, May 13, 2008. She was born on January 13, 1922 in Beloit, daughter of the late Raymond and Myrtle Atkins. Mae married Kenneth V. Bellows on May 11, 1940 in Dubuque, Iowa, he preceded her in death on September 28, 1973. She loved to sew,...

May 10, 2008

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Vivian "Teter" A. Casteel age 56, of Montello, WI, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2008 at home after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born March 18, 1952 in Athens, TN, the daughter of Rosemarie Rossing and Curtis Casteel. She graduated from Janesville Craig High School in 1970. Teter very much enjoyed traveling and...