Local obituaries for Southwest Wisconsin.
John T. Alexander
Jun 13, 2009
Jack was born on August 12, 1930, in Shullsburg, Wisconsin, the son of John T. and Johanna (Morrissey) Alexander Sr. He married Pauline Kearns on November 5, 1947, in Dubuque, Iowa. Jack worked for Caradco Company of Dubuque and later at John Deere Dubuque Tractor Works from 1961-1971. Jack and Pauline managed Cole Acres Country Club in Cuba City...
Maxine L. Robson
Jun 12, 2009
Pat was born on March 17, 1927, in Cuba City, Wisconsin, the daughter of Homer and Lois (Dent) Birkett. She married Thomas H. “Jack” Robson on August 3, 1946, in Galena, Illinois. Pat graduated from Cuba City High School and attended Bayliss Business College in Dubuque. She was the fastest typist in her class. Pat worked for the Fall...
Alice L. Farrey
Jun 9, 2009
Alice was born on November 13, 1932, in Cuba City, Wisconsin, the daughter of Dietrich and Loretta (Selleck) Boldt. She married Richard Farrey on November 18, 1950 at the Open Bible Church in Dubuque. He preceded her in death. Alice attended school in Cuba City and was a member of the Bible Church School in Zion, Illinois. She worked...
Mary M. Snyder
Jun 7, 2009
Mary was born on November 3, 1937, in Menominee, Illinois, the daughter of John and Basilla (Hendricks) Schonhoff. She married Edward Snyder on February 26, 1957, at St. Joseph’s Church in Sinsinawa. He preceded her in death on August 27, 2004. Mary was a member of the Council of Catholic Women and served on its funeral dinner committee. She...
Alfred C. English
Jun 5, 2009
Alfred was born on July 14, 1924, in Erie, Pennsylvania, the son of James and Bertha (Weigel) English. Alfred had eight siblings. He grew up mostly in poverty. Alfred graduated from Strong Vincent High School, Erie, Pennsylvania. Upon graduation he was drafted into the US Army. One of his missions took him to Omaha Beach in Normandy the day...
Thomas A. Calvert
May 31, 2009
Tom was born on March 21, 1935, in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, the son of Walter and Millicent (Corning) Calvert. He married Chelle Albertson at their cottage near Hayward, Wisconsin, in July of 1984. He spent his formative years on the family farm near Benton. He attended Benton Grade School, Cuba City High School, UW-River Falls, UW-Platteville and UW-Madison. Tom...
Lorraine R. Fleege
May 31, 2009
Lorraine was born on August 10, 1923, in Kieler, Wisconsin, the daughter of Henry and Clara (Flogel) Droessler. She married Harold J. Fleege on September 10, 1947, at Immaculate Conception Church in Kieler. He preceded her in death on March 17, 2007. Lorraine was a gentle, faith inspired person, and a tender loving guardian as she watched and cared...
Ardis M. Steines
May 29, 2009
Ardis was born on September 11, 1931, in Springbrook, Iowa, the daughter of Walter and Helen (Gonner) Budde. She married Odilo Steines on September 19, 1949. Ardis was a faith filled person. She loved spending the holidays and special occasions with her family whom she was very proud of. Ardis enjoyed traveling, crocheting, playing bingo, cards and the casino...
Christine A. Souza
May 21, 2009
Christine was born on July 5, 1949 in Leadmine, Wisconsin, the daughter of John Joe and Ester (Link) Leahy. She married Greg Souza on May 1, 1981, in Scottsdale, Arizona. She had a happy-go-lucky personality and loved to make others laugh. She graduated from high school at St. Clara’s Academy at Sinsinawa Mound. Christine then attended Loop Jr. College...
Mildred J. Mccarthy
May 17, 2009
Milly was born on July 6, 1924, in Benton, Wisconsin, the daughter of Francis O. and Mary Amelda “Molly” (Byrne) Swift. She married Eugene “Butch” McCarthy on February 19, 1945 in Benton, Wisconsin. Milly pursued and received her L.P.N. degree when she was 61 years old and worked at Southwest Health Center Nursing Home in Cuba City. She also...
Donna R. Timmerman
May 10, 2009
Dot was born on April 1, 1939, in Lancaster, Wisconsin, the daughter of Leo and Anastasia (Eggers) Leibfried. She married Lawrence L. Timmerman on February 15, 1958 at St. Andrew's Catholic Church, in Tennyson, Wisconsin. Dot was a homemaker, and was always cooking, sewing, and baking. She always had a cookie for visitors. She was a quiet, but strong...
Bette Jo Farrey
Apr 27, 2009
Bette Jo Farrey, 63, of Madison, Wisconsin, formerly of Benton, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2009, at her home surrounded by family. Bette courageously battled breast cancer for over eleven years. Although there were tears and disappointments along the way, Bette maintained a positive outlook on life. She fought her battle with dignity and taught everyone around...
Marie Mccarthy
Apr 19, 2009
Marie was born on March 18, 1930, in Hazel Green, WI, daughter of George and Hazel (Kirk) Hull. She graduated from Hazel Green High School and then attended business college in Dubuque. She married Richard P McCarthy on November 16, 1950 in Hazel Green; he preceded her in death on March 15, l989. She was employed at Hazel Green...
Edward G. Schuchart
Apr 16, 2009
Ed was born on August 8, 1928, in Belmont, Wisconsin, the son of Joseph and Catherine (McComish) Schuchart. He married the former Betty Jane Craig, on October 16, 1948. She died on February 1, 1987. He later married Maxine Zidek on December 16, 1989. She survives. Ed liked to fish, boat, play euchre, and visit with people. He worked...
Rebecca A. Wetter
Apr 9, 2009
Becky was born on February 7, 1949, in Cuba City, Wisconsin, the daughter of John and Colette (Staver) Loeffelholz. She went to school in Cuba City where she met the ‘love of her life’, Bill Wetter, and they were married on May 6, 1971. Becky was highly involved in the community working on many projects including the City of...
Robert D. Francis
Mar 29, 2009
Bob was born on March 25, 1931, in New London, Connecticut, the son of Joseph E. and Mary (Rogers) Francis. He married Therese Heller on June 26, 1954, at St. Joseph’s Church, Sinsinawa, Wisconsin. She preceded him in death on October 21, 2005. He married Alvara “Vi” Wiederholt Kirchen on September 22, 2007, at St. Francis de Sales Church...
Joseph A. Monahan
Mar 25, 2009
Joe was born on September 3, 1947, in Hazel Green, Wisconsin, the son of James and Dorothy (Radtke) Monahan. He married Anna Voss on June 3, 1971. He worked as a charge nurse at Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque and at the Galena Nursing Home. He retired from John Deere in 2001. Joe served as a marine and retired...
Genevieve A. Schaefer
Mar 22, 2009
Genevieve was born August 28, 1926, in Lancaster, Wisconsin, the daughter of Edward and Amelia (Kilburg) Funk. She married Cyril Schaefer April 12, 1947, at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Tennyson, Wisconsin. She was an avid Cub fan, and bowled for many years in Lancaster. Genevieve was also a member of the 3rd Order of Mount Carmel. Survivors include...
Stephen Jared Calvert
Mar 15, 2009
Stephen Jared Calvert was born at the Hazel Green Hospital on March 7, 1940 to Alice Hale and William H. Calvert. Stephen attended Oberlin College in Ohio and graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a Master's Degree in Library Science. He spent the better part of 30 years living in New York City working at the New York...
Eric J. Keleher
Mar 12, 2009
Eric was born on April 28, 1980 in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of Dennis and Debra (Reynolds) Keleher. He married Tricia Lange on August 9, 2003 at St. Joseph’s Church in Sinsinawa. They have two beautiful children, Chloe and Aiden. Eric graduated from Cuba City High School in 1998. He then went on to graduate from the University of...
