Obituaries

G. Philip Hamilton, 88, of Evansville, Wis., passed away at his home on Sunday, March 29, 2026. Phil was born on Sept. 15, 1937, in the town of Magnolia to the late Frank and Georgiana (Madden) Hamilton. After high school, Phil enlisted in the Navy. On May 29, 1959, at ...

"Though her hands are now at rest, her love still wraps around us, soft as a whisper, bright as the morning sun." Jo Henning, aged 82, of West Bend, passed away peacefully on April 1st, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 6, 1943, she lived a life ...

Kenneth (Ken) Lee Boeck, SR. of Brodhead, WI passed away on 3/28/26. Ken was born on June 1, 1951 to Delbert and LaVonne (Bonnie) Boeck. He graduated from Blackhawk High school in 1970 and was drafted into the Army in 1971. Ken was stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War ...

Brenda S. Olin, 82, of Brodhead Wisconsin, passed away on March 22, 2026 at UW Hospital following a brief but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on August 9,1943 in Rocky Mount North Carolina to Joseph and Melba Strickland. Brenda carried the warmth and spirit of her Southern roots with ...

Patricia Ann Wenger, 76 of Brodhead, Wisconsin passed away peacefully at Collinwood Assisted Living on March 21, 2026. Patricia was born on February 26, 1950 in Avon Township, the eldest of four children, to La Vern and Betty (Nafzger) Wenger. Patricia grew up on the Wenger family farm, where she ...

Richard Clarence Badertscher was born March 21, 1937, to Harry and Jennie (McDonald) Badertscher, in Beloit, WI and passed away at the age of 88 on March 14, 2026, at Cedar Crest in Janesville, WI after a long illness. Richard was known by his many nicknames, Dick, Diamond Dick, Moose, ...

Donald E. Blue was ushered into heaven through the saving grace of Jesus on 02/22/2026. Don was born 02/26/1954 in Greenfield, IN to Ed and Mary Louise Blue. He graduated from Monroe High School in 1972. He married Debbie Schlough on 03/21/2009. Don was an amazing man of integrity who ...

Raymond Eugene “Ray” Chesi, 84, passed away suddenly early on the morning of 9 February 2026 in The Villages, FL, exactly 24 years after his mother passed. Ray was born on 24 January 1942, the third child of Bert Chesi and Rena V (Vercellino) Chesi in Grimes, Iowa. The family ...

Marilynn Morrissey Sparacino died Tuesday, February 10, 2026 in Vero Beach, FL after suffering a stroke in her home there. Marilynn was born in Chicago to John and Anne (nee Wade) Morrissey and grew up in River Forest. She attended St. Luke’s School and Trinity High School. Marilynn earned her ...

Patricia Ann Tyson passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026, at Elmhurst Hospital after a brave fight with cancer. She was born on July 18, 1940, to James and Juila Rood in Chicago, Illinois. The oldest of three daughters, Patricia was joined by the late Martha and Marita. Despite their ...

Gifford Decker Smith of Brodhead, Wisconsin and formerly of Marinette, Wisconsin, devoted husband, loving father, and dedicated attorney, passed away February 4, 2026 at the age of 79. Born in September 1946 in Lynn, Massachusetts, Gifford dedicated his life to serving others as an attorney, a volunteer in his community, and a ...

Nancy Jean Nettesheim (née Schreiber), born April 20, 1950, in Cambria, Wisconsin, passed away surrounded by love after a long and courageous journey with cancer. Nancy lived a life rooted in care—for her family, her students, her community, and the world around her. She had a quiet strength and a ...

Duane “Dewey” Robert Tomlin, age 91, passed away peacefully at home on Feb. 7, 2026. He was born on Nov. 14, 1934, in Evansville, Wis., the son of Glenn and Anna Marie (Trebian) Tomlin. Dewey graduated from Evansville High School and went on to work in a print shop and ...

Brodhead, WI – Rollin G. Klick passed away on February 18th, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 28, 1962 in Eau Claire, WI to parents Ronald and Arlene Klick. Rollin married the love of his life Hattie Blumer on August 12th, 1991. He loved camping, ...

Albany, WI- Peter Joel Bonlie passed away peacefully at SSM Hospital in Monroe after a long battle with cancer. Pete was born to Barbara Jean Bonlie (Fleek) and Walter Leonard Bonlie on June 15, 1956 at an impressive weight of 9lb 2.5 oz. His life began in Homestead, Florida. His ...

Brodhead, WI – Gary Bevars passed away unexpectedly on January 25, 2026. He was born to parents Paul and Betty Bevars in Bloomington, IL on February 22, 1956. On October 23rd, 1982 Gary married the love of his life Theresa (Terri) Anderson, they have been married for 43 years. He ...

Mavis Helen (Liptow) Coomer was born during a cold snap on January 7, 1937 in Beloit, Wisconsin and passed away in Janesville surrounded by her loving family on January 26, 2026. The third child and oldest girl of seven kids. Mavis met Harmon “Bud” Coomer in 1952 where their decades-long ...

Brodhead – Carol Lynn Meythaler, age 82, passed away on January 23, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on October 8, 1943, in Monroe, to Edward and Amy Burkhalter. Carol graduated from Brodhead High School in 1961. She married Robert Meythaler on October 17, 1961, at ...

Albany, WI – Arlyn Robert Zee passed away on January 12, 2026 surrounded by family at the Monroe Hospice Home. He was born on October 14, 1940. His parents were Paul and Letha Zee. Arlyn was a life long farmer, farming for more than 65 plus years. He loved his ...

Chad W. Johnson, age 53, passed away at UW Hospital in Madison on January 8, 2026. He was born on March 12, 1972, in Beloit, WI. Chad grew up in Orfordville, WI, and graduated from Parkview High School in 1990. He went on to earn a degree in computer information ...

George Sherman Flaherty Jr., a beloved father and cherished member of his community, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026, in Evansville, Wisconsin, after a long illness. He was born on September 28, 1944, in Albany, Wisconsin, to George and Kathryn Flaherty. George lived a life marked by dedication to ...

Brodhead – Mahlon “Mac” Edward Frie, age 89, passed away on January 8, 2026, at Monroe Health Services, Monroe, WI. Mac was born on August 16, 1936, in Argyle, WI to Edward and Marjorie Frie. Mac met the love of his life Verla Wahl in his teens, and they got married at age 16 in 1953. They were married until Verla passed away in ...

FOOTVILLE- Shirley Mae (Parmer) Lee, age 72, died peacefully on December 29, 2025. She was born on April 19, 1953 in Monroe, WI - daughter of Lillian and Wilbur Parmer. Shirley grew up living the farm life alongside her five siblings, an upbringing which shaped her strong will and caring ...

Joyce M. (Zimmerman) Nipple, age 92, was born on June 25, 1933, in Monroe, Wisconsin, to Wilbur and Elsie Zimmerman. She passed away peacefully at her home in Brodhead, Wisconsin, on December 30, 2025—exactly where she wanted to be. On September 18, 1954, Joyce married the love of her life, ...