Local obituaries for Southwest Wisconsin.
William J. Edge
Jul 22, 2009
William J. “Bill” Edge, 84, of rural Shullsburg, Wisconsin, died Wednesday, July 22, 2009, at Southwest Health Center Nursing Home in Cuba City. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 25, 2009, at Casey Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Cuba City with Pastor Ron Fladseth officiating. Burial will be in Shawnee Cemetery in New Diggings. Friends may call...
Calvin E. Churchill Jr.
Jul 18, 2009
Bud was born on October 9, 1966, in Lancaster, Wisconsin, the son of Calvin E. and Claire A. (Dressler) Churchill Sr. He worked at Woodward Printing. Bud was a Packer and NASCAR fan and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and gardening. Survivors include his daughters, Kayla and Hayley Churchill, of Cuba City; his parents, Calvin and Claire Churchill Sr, of Dickeyville;...
Diane M. Stewart
Jul 10, 2009
Diane was born on August 9, 1954, in Mason City, Iowa, the daughter of Albert “Al” and Elizabeth “Betty” (Dieser) Kern. She married Charles “Chuck” Stewart on September 17, 1977, at St. Rose of Lima Church in Cuba City. Diane worked most recently at Lands End in Dodgeville. Diane’s years of dedicated service to her church and her life’s...
Henry L. Droessler
Jul 9, 2009
Henry was born on December 26, 1925, in Kieler, Wisconsin, the son of Henry and Clara (Flogel) Droessler. He married Juanita K. Ihm on April 29, 1947, at Immaculate Conception Church in Kieler. Henry ran the family farm near Kieler and was a member of the Carpenter’s Union. Later he worked in maintenance at Mt. St. Francis in Dubuque,...
Mary E. Peart
Jul 1, 2009
Ella was born on December 23, 1912, in Cuba City, Wisconsin, the daughter of Nicholas and Cora (Kendall) Murray. She married Howard Birkett in 1933. She later married Melvin Peart in 1964. Both preceded her in death. Ella’s working days began early in life leaving school after eighth grade to tend a sick brother at home and later assisting...
Mary Jeanne Negus
Jun 29, 2009
Jeanne was born on June 23, 1940, in Shullsburg, Wisconsin, the daughter of Frank and Helen (McComish) Splinter. She married William “Bill” Negus at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa, on August 28, 1965. He preceded her in death in December of 2006, right before Christmas. She never got over the loss of him. Bill and Jeanne lived...
Margaret R. Runde
Jun 19, 2009
Margaret was born on October 12, 1920, in Grant County, Wisconsin, the daughter of Joseph and Catherine (Dalsing) DeMuth. She married Joseph L. Runde on September 25, 1945, at St. Joseph’s Church in Sinsinawa. He preceded her in death on April 6, 2006. They farmed on the family farm near Hazel Green. Margaret was a member of St. Francis...
Mildred A. Robbins
Jun 15, 2009
Millie was born on May 29, 1928, in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of Edward and Irene (Haberkorn) Pfeiler. She married Glenn Mootz who died in 1962. She then married George Robbins in 1965. He preceded her in death on January 23, 2007. Millie worked at Southwest Health Center in the dietary department. Millie enjoyed her patio and flowers, and...
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...
