Local obituaries for Cuba City, Wisconsin.

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...

Oct 12, 2008

Fred was born on February 6, 1927, at home near Shullsburg, the son of James I. and Mae Mary E. (Tippett) Palfrey. He married Dolly Grace Rowe on September 25, 1950. Fred worked in the mines near Shullsburg and New Diggings until 1972. He worked as a custodian for 19 years at the Shullsburg Schools. Fred was well liked...

Oct 11, 2008

Ben was born on May 14, 1978 in Inchon, South Korea. He had two sisters and one brother while in Korea. His father died when he was five years old, and his mother placed them up for adoption to give them a chance at a better life. In 1984 he was adopted along with his two sisters by the...

Oct 11, 2008

Lavada was born on February 19, 1921, in Buncombe, Wisconsin, the daughter of Edward and Vinnie (Hocking) Kittoe. She married her loving husband Joseph Brunskill on September 12, 1966, and spent her life working on the farm side by side in Shullsburg. Her husband preceded her in death on June 23, 1984. She worked at Atwoods Mfg. in Stockton,...

Oct 9, 2008

Mark was born on August 15, 1959, in Cuba City, Wisconsin, the son of Duane and Patricia (Burbach) Lyster. He worked in maintenance at Ray-O-Vac in Lancaster. Mark graduated from Cuba City High School in 1977 and served in the Air Force from 1978-1982. He was a computer whiz. Mark’s main interest was spending time with his son Trevor....

Oct 8, 2008

Charlotte was born on September 29, 1915, in Benton, Wisconsin, the daughter of Joseph and Eva (Bainbridge) Bird. She married Nelson “Spike” Murray in July 1944. He preceded her in death on March 30, 2004. Charlotte was a member of the Benton Primitive Methodist Church and the Ladies Aid Society. She was an organist and piano player at the...

Oct 1, 2008

Erwin was born on August 7, 1921, in Monroe, Wisconsin, the son of Emil and Mary (Meythaler) Rupnow. Erwin worked as cheese maker in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin for many years and was employed as a Mayflower driver. He also owned an antique and used furniture business on Central Avenue in Dubuque. Ervin is survived by his wife,...

Sep 23, 2008

Born on July 14, 1921, James throughout life revered his rural Wisconsin upbringing and reminisced fondly of years spent farming with his late brother, Johnny. He worked at John Deere in Dubuque, IA. for over 32 years. During World War II, he served as an infantry sergeant in the European theatre. He enjoyed listening to baseball, big swing bands...

Sep 15, 2008

Edna was born on April 20, 1918, in Platteville, Wisconsin, the daughter of Newton and Lillian (Habel) Edwards. She married Maynard Fuerstenberg on September 30, 1939 at St. Mary’s Church in Platteville. Edna was a member of the Platteville VFW Auxiliary, and the Galena Ladies Auxiliary. Survivors include her husband, Maynard, of Galena; two daughters, Judy (Bob) Lopata, of...

Sep 7, 2008

Rosalia was born on August 24, 1919, in Jamestown Township, the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Kaiser) Kaiser. She married Francis Droeszler on May 31, 1944. Rosalia was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, the Council of Catholic Women, and Catholic Knights. Survivors include her husband, Francis; five daughters, Doris (Dan) Berning, of Hazel Green, Mary Lou (Jerome) Puls,...