Local obituaries for Southwest Wisconsin.

Mar 4, 2009

Rachel was born in rural Shullsburg on August 7, 1910, to Andrew and Catherine (Kennedy) O'Neill. She graduated from St. Matthew’s Parochial School in 1923 and Shullsburg High School in 1927. She received her teacher’s certificate from Platteville Normal in 1943 and taught in many area rural schools. In 1956 she received her bachelor degree from the UW Platteville...

Feb 22, 2009

Madonna was born on November 12, 1935, in Kieler, Wisconsin, the daughter of Arthur and Emeline (Kieler) Schroeder. She married Truman Arthur Bowden on August 15, 1953, also in Kieler. They were married for fifty-six years, and their love gave them seven children. Survivors include her husband, Truman, of Cuba City; three daughters, Sandra (Bob) Brownell and Linda (Jim)...

Feb 16, 2009

Bud was born on March 29, 1920, the first born of Henry and Lillian (Eggers) Wackershauser. He married Marian Johns on March 4, 1943 in Cuba City; she preceded him in death on April 25, 2003. Bud lived most of his life in Cuba City. In his early years he owned and operated his own trucking company, “Wackershauser Trucking”....

Feb 16, 2009

LaVern was born on May 30, 1919, in Dickeyville, Wisconsin, the son of Ireneus and Caroline (Kruser) Splinter. He married Roselin Jansen on October 17, 1944. LaVern left school before he completed eighth grade to take over his uncle’s farm. He farmed there until his retirement. Besides farming he was also a self-taught electrician and plumber. As a young...

Feb 12, 2009

Sally was born on March 27, 1923, in Shullsburg, Wisconsin, the daughter of Vincent and Mary Nina (Timmins) Byrne. She married Cletus R. Gile on January 5, 1943. They celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary this past January. Sally worked alongside her husband, Cletus making cheese, first at Dunbarton, and in 1946 they purchased and moved to the Carr Cheese...

Feb 12, 2009

Nancy was born on March 3, 1930, in East Dubuque, Illinois, the daughter of John and Ethel (Chapman) Farley. She married Joseph Hendricks on August 26, 1950 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in East Dubuque, Illinois. She was a graduate of St. Clara Academy, in Sinsinawa, Wisconsin, and a member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, in Hazel...

Feb 9, 2009

Frank was born on January 14, 1946, in Grant County, Wisconsin, the son of Francis L. and Kathryn M. (Seitz) Degenhardt. He married Marilyn Cornell on January 31, 1970. Frank worked for 39 years at Georgia Pacific. During the Vietnam War Era Frank spent three years driving fuel tank trucks in Europe. Frank enjoyed woodworking, making bird houses, traveling...

Feb 8, 2009

Patricia was born on March 18, 1940, in Janesville, Wisconsin, the daughter of Cletus and Evelyn (Kennedy) Havertape. She married Clarence “Junie” Wallenhorst on August 4, 1959 at St. Joseph’s Church in Sinsinawa. Pat attended St. Joseph’s Grade School and St. Clara’s Academy both in Sinsinawa. She enjoyed living on the farm, especially doing calf chores. Survivors include her...

Jan 15, 2009

Peggy was born on December 9, 1956, in Boscobel, Wisconsin, the daughter of Harold E. “Ham” and Dorothy M. (Randall) Beinborn. She married Roger Welbes on December 9, 2000, at their home in Dubuque. Peggy was a member of the Cuba City Lioness. She enjoyed camping, cooking, and karaoke. She especially enjoyed time with her children, grandchildren, family and...

Jan 14, 2009

Orpha was born on December 15, 1924, in Paris Township, Wisconsin, the daughter of Arthur and Elizabeth (Loeffelholz) Kieler. She married Francis Schneider on June 8, 1948, at Immaculate Conception Church in Kieler. He preceded her in death on January 14, 2003. Orpha was an active member of Council of Catholic Women at Sinsinawa and Cuba City. She and...

Jan 11, 2009

Joe was born in Cuba City, Wisconsin, on August 2, 1977, the son of Merlin “Murph” and Connie (Schuchart) Brown. He married the former Kim Howes Kennicker on September 17, 2005. Joe liked riding his Harley, playing euchre, fishing, camping, playing with Olivia, and working on cars. He also enjoyed darts, hanging out at Bob’s garage, and spending time...

Jan 4, 2009

Everett was born on May 9, 1926, in Lafayette County, Elk Grove Township, on a farm that is now called Platteville University Farms, the son of Oliver W. and Lida (Pedley) Vickerman. He went to the Ipswitch Grade School, and graduated from the Platteville High School in 1944. He married Vivian Raisbeck in 1947. She preceded him in death...

Dec 27, 2008

On Saturday, December, 27, 2008, the Lord called his faithful son, Merlin M. “Perky” Bertjens, to join Him in heaven. Merlin, 82, of Kieler, Wisconsin, died after an eighteen month battle with cancer. Merlin was born June 30, 1926, to Frank and Madeline (Brant) Bertjens. He was the youngest of three children. After serving in the United States Navy...

Dec 6, 2008

Wilma was born on August 31, 1933, in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of Anton and Idella (Dalsing) Jansen. She married Robert “Bob” Wiegman on February 19, 1955, at Immaculate Conception Church in Kieler. Wilma loved spending time with her family and friends, traveling, fishing and going to the shows in Branson. She always remembered everyone by sending cards for...

Dec 1, 2008

Gerald was born on November 14, 1931 in Gleason, Wisconsin, the son of Edward and Helen (Masbruch) Behrens. He married Ann Conella on September 5, 1953. She preceded him in death. He then married Sonja Rooney on May 6, 1965, and she preceded him in death on August 8, 1999. He later married Diane Meyer on September 15, 2000....

Dec 1, 2008

Nov 25, 2008

Alberta was born on June 11, 1918, in Dickeyville, Wisconsin, the daughter of Frank and Wilhelmina (Wilhelm) Wallenhorst. She was the sixth child of Frank and Wilhelmina Wallenhorst. She graduated in 1936 from St. Andrew’s High School in Tennyson, Wisconsin. She married Rudolph Ludwig on June 16, 1937, at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Dickeyville, Wisconsin. Alberta farmed most...

Nov 20, 2008

Jim was born in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin on August 25, 1960, the son of Francis and Rita (Swatek) Straka. He married the former Rita Leifker on June 19, 1992. Jim was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved his family and enjoyed the outdoors. Jim is survived by his wife, Rita; two daughters, Heather and April Straka, both...

Oct 30, 2008

Delbert was born on Oct. 29, 1925 at home in Lafayette County, Cuba City, Wisconsin, the son of Leonard and Frances (Wick) Guler. “Delbie” graduated from Cuba City High School in 1943 and was drafted into the Navy in 1944. He served on the USS McCracken and participated in the invasion of Okinawa. He was discharged in May 1946....

Oct 26, 2008

Alvin was born on August 31, 1921, in Georgetown, Wisconsin, the son of William and Huldah (Heim) Grimm. He worked in the design and engineering department at Flexsteel Industries in Dubuque, retiring after more than 35 years. Alvin married Hazel M. Curtis on August 20, 1942, in Cuba City. He shipped out the day after their wedding to serve...