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Loudon A. Westgard Jr.

age 51 of Monroe, died Friday, November 25, 2011 at his home. He was born on July 16, 1960 in Monroe, the son of Loudon and Gladys (Frei) Westgard Sr. He graduated from Monroe High School. He served in the U.S. Army from 1979 to 1983. Loudon married Alice Lea Best on April 8, 1979 in Monroe. Loudon worked in Maintenance and Janitorial services for Oscar Meyer Foods in Madison. He was a member of Monroe United Methodist Church, U.S. Bowling Assoc., and United Foods Commercial Worker’s Union.

He is survived by his wife, Alice of Monroe; his mother, Gladys M. (Frei) Westgard of Monroe; son, Loudon (Elizabeth) Westgard III of Portsmouth, VA; daughters: Melissa (Stephen) Peterson of Stoughton, WI, Rose (Stephen) Brown, Browntown, WI, Rebecca (Cesar) Navarro, Monroe; a sister, Margaret (Marty) Cooper of Freeport, IL; 3 brothers: Tim (Rhonda) Westgard of Ft. Meyers, FL, Alan (Marlynn) Westgard of Bremerton, WA, and Richard (Dodi) Westgard, Monroe; 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father in 1995.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, December 1, 2011 at Monroe United Methodist Church, with Reverend Randy Booth officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery, Monroe. A visitation will be held Wednesday from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at Shriner Hager Gohlke Funeral Home.

Marie M. Rufener

age 92, of Monroe, died on Thursday, November 24, 2011 at Monroe Clinic Hospital. She was born on January 26, 1919, the daughter of Wilhelm and Elise (Beggert) Teuscher and attended Haddinger School and Monroe High School.

Marie was married on August 20, 1941 and became Jacob W. Rufener’s first wife. Marie was employed at Ace Hardware for over 40 years. She was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ, where she was active in St. John’s Church Choir and Church circles, Monroe Swiss Singers, Monroe Garden Club, Women of the Moose, Chapter #599.

She is survived by son, Ken (Cathy ) Rufener of Monroe; daughters, Susan (Jerry) Parker of Landsdowne, PA; grandchildren, Zachary and Jessica Marie Parker, Garrett and Nathan Rufener; sisters, Rose (Ed) Boone and Elsie Slaby both of Milwaukee; and daughter-in-law, Susie Rufener of New Glarus. She is predeceased by her parents; son, Dick Rufener; brother, William Teuscher; and brother-in-law, George Slaby.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. at the Shriner-Hager-Gohlke Funeral Home, with Rev. Gretchen Sylvester officiating. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery in Monroe. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home.

Kathryn I. Flesher

age 90, of Monroe, Wisconsin, died Monday, November 28, 2011 at Pleasant View Nursing Home. She was born on August 30, 1921 in Monroe, WI, the daughter of Andrew and Ida (McCool) Legler and attended Dry Goods Box School in Adams Township.

Kathryn married Arthur W. Flesher on January 16, 1940 at St. John’s Evangelical Church in Monroe. Kathryn farmed along with her husband in the Monticello area for many years and later worked at Advance Transformer for 20 years. Kathryn was baptized, confirmed and married at St. John’s Evangelical Church.

Surviving are her children: Arthur Gene (Melody) Flesher of Monticello, and Nancy Hahn of Janesville; daughter-in-law, Christine Flesher of Madison; sisters, Lillian Kolb and Darlyne Sulzer both of Monroe; several grand, great-grand and great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by parents, husband, Arthur; sons, Larry and Richard; sisters, Leona Neuenschwander , Rose Smith, and Alice Spiech; brothers, Andrew and Robert Legler.

A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, December 3, 2011 at Shriner-Hager-Gohlke Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery in MonticelloWI.

Visitation will be from, 10:00 A.M. until the time of service at the Funeral Home.

Gertrude B. Voelkli

age 87 of Monroe, WI, passed away peacefully in her easy chair in her winter home in Apache Junction, AZ on Nov. 26, 2011. She had just spent a wonderful week with her husband, at her daughter’s home in Centennial, CO for an early Thanksgiving with three of her grand-children and three great grandchildren.

Gertrude, a kind and gentle spirit, will be dearly missed by her loving family. She was married to Roger Voelkli in May 1944. She graduated from Argyle High School in 1942 and was their first female Drum Majorette her graduate year. Gertrude also attended Nurses Training in Madison, WI.

Gertrude was a devoted wife and mother. She was a gymnast with the Monroe Turn & Swing Club in the late 1930s. She loved to sing and polka dance and was a member of the Monroe Swiss Singers and served as Treasurer for 2 years for the Monroe Chapter of the Sweet Adelines in the late 1970s. She also enjoyed golf and had been a member of the Monroe Country Club for many years. She also enjoyed playing Euchre with her close family and friends. Gertrude was a member of St. Johns United Church of Christ.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Albert Jegerlehner, Jr., Hazel Green, mother and father Ida and Albert Jegerlehner and son, Jack Voelkli, all of Monroe, WI. Gertrude is survived by her loving husband, Roger Voelkli and son, Max Voelkli of Madison, and her daughter, Linda Voelkli Kubly of Centennial, CO. She has six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

A Memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, Dec. 2, 2011 at St. John’s United Church of Christ, with Reverend William T. Mike Heath officiating. A visitation will be held Friday, from 10:00 am, until the time of service. Shriner Hager Gohlke funeral home is assisting the family.

Donald J. Miller

age 78 of Monroe, lost his battle with cancer on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at Pleasant View Nursing Home. He was born on July 12, 1933 in Monroe, the son of Franz and Flora (Kubly) Miller. Don was a graduate of Monroe High School. He entered the U.S. Navy in 1952, serving during the Korean War on the USS Wiltsie, and being honorably discharged in 1956. Don and Helen Nybroten were married on March 12, 1960 in Argyle. He was a self employed painter for 25 years and worked for the City of Monroe Water Department for 11 years. Don was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ, the Zilmer-Riley American Legion Post #84, Yester-Year Auto Club, and the Ostestaden Sons of Norway, Lodge #5-642. He was an avid Packers, Badgers and Brewers fan.

Don enjoyed hunting, bowling and euchre, also cruising with the Yester-Year Auto Club in his 1980 Monte Carlo. His woodworking skills resulted in beautiful pieces of furniture and he was very meticulous to do the best job possible. Don was a jack-of-all trades, enjoyed gardening and outside work and he always had some project going on whether it was at home or for his children. But most of all he truly enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

Don is survived by his wife, Helen of 51 years; children, Gary Miller of Colorado Springs, CO, Julie Miller of Monroe, Lorie (Mark) Peterson of South Wayne; grandchildren, Randi (Kris) Mann, Curtis Miller, Raylin Peterson; great grandchild, Ethan Mann; sister, Frances Wells of Monroe; aunt, Olga Hoesly of New Glarus and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents along with aunts and uncles.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2011 at 12:00 P.M. at St. John’s United Church of Christ with Rev. William T. Mike Heath officiating. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery in Monroe. A visitation will be on Saturday from 10:00 A.M. until time of service at noon at the Church. The Shriner-Hager-Gohlke Funeral Home is serving the family. Memorials may be given in Don’s name to either St. John’s U.C.C. or The American Legion post #84.

Clarence A. Dieter

age 93 of Platteville, Wisconsin formerly of Juda area, died Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at Sienna Crest Assisted Living in Platteville. He was born November 2, 1918 at Lisle, Illinois the son of Theodore and Lillian (Schwartz) Dieter. Clarence entered the U.S.Army on January 16, 1942 at Camp Grant, IL, served at Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland, & Central Europe and was discharged on September 22, 1945 at Camp Grant, IL. He received the Good Conduct Medal, European-African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon, 3 Overseas Service Bars, and a Silver Battle Star.

Clarence and Geraldine E. Schomer were married on September 25, 1948 at Annunciation Church at Marywood (Aurora) Illinois and they farmed in the Aurora, IL area and later moved and farmed in the Juda area. Clarence was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Parish at St. Victor Catholic Church in Monroe and enjoyed playing cards but especially loved spending time with family, grandchildren & great-grandchildren.

Surviving are his sons, Wayne (Jackie) Dieter of Platteville, WI & Keith (Deborah) Dieter of Cuba City, WI; daughters, Lois (James) Pienkos of Central City, IA & Linda (James) Marty of Monticello, WI; 17 Grandchildren; and 11 Great-Grandchildren. He is predeceased by his Parents; Wife; brother, Hubert Dieter; and sisters, Rita Kammes & Irene Murphy.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, December 16, 2011 at St. Clare of Assisi Parish at St. Victor Catholic Church in Monroe with Fr. Larry Bakke Celebrating. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery in Monroe with Military Rites.

Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. Thursday at Shriner-Hager-Gohlke Funeral Home 1455 Mansion Drive & N. 18th Avenue in Monroe and from 10:00 A.M. until the time of Mass on Friday at the church.

A memorial fund is being established in Clarence’s memory.

Steven L. “Vince” Vincent

age 59, of Monroe, for many years of Browntown, Wisconsin, died Thursday, December 15, 2011 at U.W. Hospital Madison. He was born on May 15, 1952 in Monroe, the son of Larry and Agnes (Becker) Vincent. He graduated from Monroe High School. He was in the U.S. Army from 1969 to 1972.

Steve was an avid deer hunter and fisherman and especially enjoyed mushroom hunting in the spring. He is survived by his mother, Agnes Erb of Monroe; daughter, Kathryn “Katie” Vincent of Monroe; grandson, Jaden Cowell; brothers, Jim Vincent of Monroe, Tom (Eva) Vincent of Green Bay; step-brothers, Jim Erb of Monroe; Tom (Lynne) Erb of Monticello; sisters, Michele (Don) Cummings, Grand Ledge, MI; Chris Vincent of Monroe; and step-sister, Linda (Junior) Robertson of Monroe. He is predeceased by his father, Larry; brother, Patrick “Pat” and step-father Merlyn Erb.

Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, at 6:00 P.M. at Shriner-Hager-Gohlke Funeral Home. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, from 4:00 until the time of service at the funeral home.

Fr Theodore Raymond Borger

August 14, 1955 – December 16, 2011

Fr. Theodore Raymond Borger, 56, died on December 16, 2011 at the Veterans Hospital in Milwaukee, WI. He was born in Ottumwa Iowa on August 14, 1955 the fourth child and second son of the late Harold Raymond Borger and Gladys Jeanette (Turner) Borger.

He attended schools in Ottumwa, Iowa, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, St. Paul Seminary, St. Paul, Minnesota. He was ordained to the Diaconate by the Most Reverend Gerald Francis O’Keefe, DD, Sixth Bishop of Davenport on April 8, 1982 and to the priesthood on June 18, 1983.

Father Borger was assigned All Saints Parish, Keokuk, Iowa, instructor at Cardinal Stritch High School and Pastor of the Churches of St. Mary, Nichols, St. Joseph, Columbus Junction, and Saint Malachy in Arden all in Iowa.

On November 5, 1985 he was commissioned a Lieutenant (Junior Grade) in the Chaplain Corps of the United States Naval Reserve in Iowa City, Iowa and assigned to duty as Chaplain for the 4th Medical Battalion at the Naval Reserve Center, Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island, Illinois.

He was promoted to Lieutenant called to active duty in the U.S. Navy Chaplain Corps in 1986 in Diego Garcia in the British Indian Ocean Territories.’ From 1987 to 1991 he served the First Marine Division at Camp Pendleton California serving the First Marine regiment and the Third Marine Expeditionary Brigade deployed in combat operations in Operations Desert Shield/ Storm of the first Gulf War. In April of 1991 he was assigned as Chaplain Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, California and was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Commander. In April of 1994 he was assigned as the Senior Catholic Chaplain at the Naval Station 32nd street, San Diego, California. On September 10th 1995 while returning home from Holy Angels he was involved in a single car accident which left him as a T8 paraplegic confined to a wheelchair. He retired and added to the permanently disabled list of the Navy on February 25, 1997. He had been awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal three times and the combat action ribbon among his many military awards. He was also named the Navy Chaplain of the year in 1992.

In February of 1997 he was contracted to serve as the Catholic Chaplain for the Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado, California, the home of the Navy Seals until 2006. He also served as chaplain to Casa Hogar, Santa Teresita, home for orphan girls in Tijuana, Mexico. In February 2006 he moved to Verona, WI where he served in various parishes including St. Clare Parish at St. Victor Church in Monroe, Wisconsin.

He is survived by two brothers, John (Shela) Borger and Sam (Deb) Borger of West, TX, his sister Leslie (Bill) Orman of Ottumwa, IA, his brother-in-law Donnie Kaestner of Fort Worth, TX, 14 nieces and nephews and many great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his sisters Christine Joy Borger and Cynthia Jeanette (Borger) Kaestner.

The Mass of Christian Burial for Fr. Borger will be held at St. Clare of Assisi Parish at St. Victor Church, 1760 14th street, Monroe, Wisconsin on Thursday, December 22 at 11:00am. Fr. William J. Seipp will preside at the Mass and Fr. Michael E. Klarer will preach. The visitation will be held at the Church from 4 to 7pm on Wednesday, December 21 and before the Mass on Thursday after 10am until the time of service. Burial will be in Ottumwa, Iowa on Friday, December 23 at 11am at Shrine Memorial Cemetery 3002 North Court Street Ottumwa, IA 52501

Memorials can be given to St. Victor School, 1416 20th Avenue, Monroe, WI 53566.

In accordance with Fr. Borger’s wishes no flowers should be sent. The Shriner-Hager-Gohlke Funeral Home of Monroe is serving the family, 608-325-4306.

Luella M. Martin

age, 87 of South Wayne, died on Thursday, December 22, 2011 at the Lafayette Manor Nursing Home in Darlington, WI . She was born on December 5, 1924 in South Wayne, WI, the daughter of James and Nellie (Hindman) Schliem and was a graduate of South Wayne High School . Luella and Leo W. Martin Sr. were married on September 14, 1942 in Carthage, MO.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church in South Wayne. She enjoyed bird watching, cooking and crocheting. Luella was a great Packer fan and Wisconsin Badger football and basketball fan. Luella cooked at the Village Inn in South Wayne for over 20 years.

She is survived by daughters, Sharon (James) Kurth of Freeport, IL & Eleanor Martin of Apache Junction, AZ; sons, Leo W. (Lynnette) Martin, Jr. of Monroe, WI, Randy (Diane) Martin of Argyle, WI, & Ronald (Sharon ) Martin of Janesville, WI; 23 grandchildren; 60 and counting, great-grandchildren; 7 great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces & nephews.

She is predeceased her Parents; husband, Leo in July 2002; son, Allen Martin in Nov. 1995; sister, Gladys Peterson; 4 brothers, William Whiles, Lewis , Robert , & Earl Schliem; and 1 grandson, Chris.

Funeral Services will be on Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. at Shriner-Hager-Gohlke Funeral Home 1455 Mansion Dr. and 18th Ave. with Rev. Craig Conklin officiating. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery in South Wayne.

Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. Monday, December 26, 2011 at Shriner-Hager-Gohlke Funeral Home.

Hanson Funeral Home of South Wayne is assisting the family.

Melvin C. Neeley

age 75, of Monticello, Wisconsin died on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at the Monroe Clinic Hospital. He was born on April 30, 1936, in Grant County, Wisconsin the son of Carl and Hattie E. (Walker) Neeley and attended Fennimore schools. Melvin married Sylvia Dentino on November 18, 1961 in Fennimore, WI.

Melvin was an Electrical Lineman working for contractors out of different Locals for 33 years and was an avid hunter, fisherman, loved to camp with his family & was a member of the Jehovah Witness.

Melvin entered the U.S. Army at Fort Sheridan, IL on June 9, 1953, served with the Signal Corps, and was honorably discharged on December 1957 at Fort Bliss, Texas.

Melvin is survived by his wife, Sylvia of Monticello; sons, Mark (Tina) Neeley of Nashville, Tennessee, Adam (Denise) Neeley of Verona, Andy (Alicia) Neeley of Evansville, & Eric (Julie) Neeley of Brodhead; daughters, Amy Neeley of Monroe, Carol (Gary) Campbell of Waunakee, Holly (Steve) McGaw of Durand, IL, Polly (Clayton) Tankersley of Proctor Arkansas, Penny (Damian) Dunlavey of Monroe, Dixie (Kirk) Hovland of Monroe, & Jill Neeley of Brodhead; sister, Marian Foley of McGregor, Iowa; 17 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by his parents; sister, Betty Spears; brother, Billy Neeley; and brothers-in-law, Ray Spears & Bill Foley.

Memorial Services will be held at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, December 31, 2011 at Shriner-Hager-Gohlke Funeral Home. Private burial will be at a later date.

Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. until time of service at 12:00 Noon on Saturday.

Luella M. (Fahrney) McNeill

age 95, of Monroe, Wisconsin, died Monday, December 26, 2011 at Pleasant View Nursing Home. She was born October 5, 1916 at Fall River, WI the daughter of Jesse and Mamie (Lees) Lynch.

At a very young age, Luella had to assume responsibilities beyond her years after her mother was stricken with the Spanish Flu. In her early years she helped her father by doing chores and working in the fields behind a team of horses. She acquired her education at various one-room country schools in Green County. Like other youngsters at the time, she would have to walk to school, but at times had the added burden of carrying her handicapped sister on her back.

At the age of 16, Luella married John O. Fahrney on February 23, 1933 at St. John’s United Church of Christ in Monroe. She began her life as a farm wife at the height of the depression on what she referred to as “a pile of rocks” near Juda. She and John later farmed in the Blanchardville and Hollandale area. After retirement, they lived in Hollandale, Monticello and Monroe. John died on June 23, 1978.

Luella then married LeRoy “Bud” McNeill on April 11, 1981 at Washington Reformation Church, rural Monticello. They enjoyed many years of travel, casino trips, community involvement and visits with friends and family.

Luella was a member of Zwingli United Church of Christ in Monticello.

Surviving are her children, Richard (Eileen) Fahrney of Sun Prairie, Donald (Kay) Fahrney of Monticello, & Lee (Marilyn) Fahrney of Hollandale; step-children, Janayne (Leo) Spellman of Darlington & Earl (Virginia) McNeill of Hollandale; step-daughter-in-law, Linda McNeill of Hollandale; 12 grandchildren; 13 step-grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; several step-great-grandchildren & several great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents; husbands; brother, Bernard Lynch; sister, Dorothy Higbee; grandson, Robert Fahrney; step-son, Lee McNeill; step-grand-daughter, Jamie Blaser.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, December 29, 2011 at Zwingli United Church of Christ, 416 E. Lake Street in Monticello with Rev. Lawrence Balleine officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Monroe.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at Shriner-Hager-Gohlke Funeral Home 1455 Mansion Drive & N. 18th Avenue in Monroe and from 10:00 A.M. until time of service Thursday at the Church.

The family wishes to extend its heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Pleasant View Nursing Home for the great care and comfort they provided throughout the last years of Luella’s life.

Donna J. Malkow

age 78 of Albany, Wisconsin, passed away at Harbor House in Monroe on December 29, 2011. She was born on August 1, 1933 in Monroe, WI the daughter of Elmer and Myrtle (Raymond) Matzke.

Donna married Donavon A. Malkow on March 27, 1954 in Juda, WI and they farmed in Sylvester Township, rural Monroe, on a fourth generation of Malkow family farm.

Surviving are her son, Mike (Ellen Klarer) Malkow of rural Monroe; grandchildren, Jennifer & Christopher Malkow of Monroe; brother, Wendell (Roberta) Matzke of Edgerton; sister-in-law, Marilyn Flannery of Argyle; and many nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by her Parents; Husband; and brother, Raymond Matzke.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at Shriner-Hager-Gohlke Funeral Home 1455 Mansion Drive & N 18th Avenue in Monroe with Fr. Michael E. Klarer and Rev. Larry Hakes officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery in Monroe.

Visitation will be from 9:30 A.M. until time of service at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association or Monroe Clinic Hospice in Donna’s memory would be appreciated by the family.

Donna’s family wishes to express special “Thanks” to the girls at Harbor House for all their care and compassion. Her greatest love was spending time with her grandchildren.

Wendell A. Brunkow

age 92 of Monroe, Wisconsin died Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at Harbor House in Monroe. He was born December 10, 1919 east of Twin Grove in Jefferson Township, Green County, Wisconsin the son of Frank and Lulu (Tracy) Brunkow and graduated from Juda High School. Wendell entered the U.S. Army on February 12, 1941 at Milwaukee, WI, served as an Administrator for Army Air Force Base Unit, and was discharged on December 5, 1945 at Fort Monmouth, New Jersey. He received the American Defense Ribbon, American Theater Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, & Victory Medal.

Wendell and Irene Hein were married on April 24, 1941 in Denver, Colorado. He was a rural mail carrier for Monroe Post Office, was a flight instructor, member of the Civil Air Patrol, President of Pilots Association, member of Zion United Methodist Church in Juda, & enjoyed flying, boating, golfing, & fishing. Wendell and Keith Wainwright were instrumental in starting the Monroe Balloon Rallys, first held at the Monroe Airport. But we know his pride and joy was his pug dog, Max.

Surviving is his brother, Robert Brunkow of Juda and several Nieces & Nephews. He was predeceased by his Parents; sister, Helen Gissing in 1993; & brother, Kenneth Brunkow in 1996.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, January 13, 2012 at Zion United Methodist Church in Juda, WI with Rev. Vicki Brantmeyer officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Vernon Cemetery at rural Juda, WI.

Visitation will be from 10:00 until time of service at 11:00 A.M. on Friday at the Church.

A memorial fund is being established in Wendell’s memory. The family would like to thank the staff at Harbor House and to Monroe Clinic Hospice for their wonderful care.

Shriner-Hager-Gohlke Funeral Home in Monroe is assisting the family.

Louis A. Field

age 87 of Midway, Arkansas, formerly of Monroe, Wisconsin, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2012 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Arkansas. He was born September 11, 1924 in Monroe, WI to William and Edith (Cole) Field.

Louis married Gertrude Kuster January 29, 1949 in Monroe, WI and they dairy farmed in the Monroe area until 1978, retiring in northern Arkansas.

Mr. Field is survived by his wife, Gertrude Field of Midway, AR; five sons, Louis E. (Bonnie) Field of Juda, WI, Kenneth Field & Robert J. Field both of Monroe, WI, Thomas (Angela) Field of Mountain Home, AR, and Darrell (Donna) Field of Warrenville, IL; daughter, Monica (Alan) Davis of Stoughton, WI; fourteen grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; a niece and a nephew. He was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters, and a brother.

A visitation will be 10:00 A.M. until Noon Saturday, January 14, 2012 at Shriner-Hager-Gohlke Funeral Home 1455 Mansion Drive & N. 18th Avenue in Monroe, WI. A graveside service will be at 2:00 P.M. Saturday at Gratiot Methodist Cemetery.

Leslie L. Leighty

age 83 of Browntown, Wisconsin died on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at Pleasant View Nursing Home. He was born December 25, 1928 in Chicago Heights, Illinois the son of Kime and Julia (Bagby) Leighty. He attended Herscher High School in Herscher, IL. Leslie and Ellen Peters were married on June 13, 1953 in Markham, IL. He and his wife farmed in the Monee, IL area and later in the Browntown area and was a member of the Holstein Association of America.

Surviving is his wife, Ellen Leighty of Browntown; son, Brian Leighty of Browntown; daughter, Beth Flannery of Monroe; grandchildren, Josh and Jason Flannery, Nicole (Juan) Ramirez, Jacob and Ashley Leighty; great-grandchildren, Caleb, Franco and Brooklyn; sister, Betty (Gene) Frederickson of Sinking Spring, PA and a sister-in-law, Phyllis (Alan) Hamilton of Utica, MI. He is predeceased by his parents; brothers, Eugene and Virgil Leighty.

Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at the Jordan Lutheran Church with Pastor Dennis Perger officiating. Burial will be at a later date. A visitation will be held from 12:00 noon until time of service at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, at the Church. The Shriner-Hager-Gohlke Funeral Home is serving the family.

Joyce V. Mauerman

age 89 of Albany, Wisconsin, died Saturday, January 14, 2012 at her home. She was born March 19, 1922 in Albany the daughter of Carl Emil and Doris (Gillette) Steindorf and graduated from Albany High School in 1940.

Joyce married Gordon H. Mauerman on April 17, 1943 at Albany Methodist Church. Joyce worked at The Swiss Colony, Hein & Francis Grocery Store, & for over 25 years was Custodian at Albany Methodist Church. She was a member of Albany United Methodist Church & church circles and McDermott Steindorf American Legion Post #144 Auxiliary.

Surviving are her children, Jerry (Carol Coon) Mauerman of West Des Moines, IA, Judith (Allen Rodenberg) Prisk of Albany, James Mauerman of Albany, Jon (Cindy) Mauerman of Albany, & Jeffery (Cassandra) Mauerman of Albany; brother, Carl Roger (Kay) Steindorf of Fernandina Beach, FL; 14 Grandchildren; 13 Great-Grandchildren; and 4 Great-Great-Grandchildren. She was predeceased by her Parents; Husband; brother, Charles Gordon Steindorf; and sister, Jean Mae Burdick.

Joyce especially enjoyed time with her family & family get-togethers at her home. The family wishes to express a big ‘Thank You’ to Monroe Clinic Hospice & Wood’s Crossing for their great care.

Funeral services will be held at 5:00 P.M. on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at Albany United Methodist Church with Pastor Pat Soddy officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Hillcrest Cemetery in Albany.

Visitation will be from 3:00 P.M. until time of service at 5:00 P.M. on Wednesday at the church.

A Memorial Fund is being established in Joyce’s memory.

Shriner-Hager-Gohlke Funeral Home of Monroe is assisting the family.

Ralph S. Peterson

age 94 of Monroe, died on Friday, January 20, 2012 at the Aster Retirement Community in Monroe. He was born on September 1, 1917, in rural Barneveld, the son of Melvin and Sarah (Strang) Peterson. He was a graduate of Monroe High School. Ralph and Marcella Mickelson were married on October 21, 1940 in Mt. Horeb. He entered the U.S. Army on November of 1942 and was honorably discharged in January of 1946, serving in the Pacific Theater during the battle for New Guinea. He worked for the Monroe Dairy and was custodian at Monroe Jr. High School for many years. Ralph was a member of Grace Lutheran Church where he was a former church council member and sang in the church choir for many years. He was a member of the Green County Harmony Chorus, American Legion Zilmer Riley Post #84 and the V.F.W. Cecil Jones Post #2312. Ralph loved to pitch horseshoes, and enjoyed playing euchre and cribbage.

He is survived by his children, Philip (Jane) Peterson of Grand Blanc, MI, Thomas (Karen) Peterson of Baraboo, Dennis (Diane) Peterson of Monticello; grandchildren, Scott (Andrea) Peterson, Craig (Jennifer) Peterson, Traci (Jed) Crouse, Tricia (Kris) Rasmussen; 4 great grandchildren; 5 sisters-in-law and several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents; wife, Marcella; daughters, Christine in infancy and Marcia, also 5 brothers and sisters.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 23, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at the Grace Lutheran Church in Monroe, with Rev. John Tabaka officiating. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery in Monroe. A visitation will be held on Monday from 10:00 A.M. until time of service at 11:00. A memorial fund is being established in Ralph’s memory. The Shriner-Hager-Gohlke Funeral Home is serving the family.

James M. Boyle

age 58, of Monroe died Sunday, January 22, 2012 at Monroe Manor Nursing Home, surrounded by his family. He was born on April 1, 1953 in Darlington Wisconsin the son of Michael and Lenore (McDonald) Boyle and was a graduate of Darlington High School. James married Nancy Burke on April 28, 1973 and they lived in Darlington until moving to Monroe in 1976. Jim worked as a Mechanic for several years, and later worked at Industrial Combustion, and his last job was with Monroe Medical Equipment, where he loved his job and his co-workers. Jim was a people person and he loved visiting with everyone he met.

Jim was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Parish in Monroe, he loved camping and fishing at Lake Joy Campground, but most of all loved spending time with his family and grandchildren who meant the world to him.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy; children, Angie (Tony) Lancaster of Monroe, Carrie (Nick) Hartman of Monroe, Jamie (Leslie) Boyle of Browntown, and Matt Boyle of Monroe; grandchildren, Ethan Coplien, Jordan Hartman, Lilly Lancaster, Logan Lancaster, Tatum Allbaugh, & Colin Boyle, brother; Don (Irene Best) Boyle of Platteville, WI; sisters; Ellen (Roger) Sperry of Darlington, Joan (John) Shemanski of Wautoma, WI; Mary Kay (Bob) McNeill of Dodgeville.

He is preceded in death by his parents, father-in-law Harold Burke, brother-in-law, Nick Burke and a nephew Kevin Suthers.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, January 26, 2012 at

St. Clare of Assisi Parish in Monroe, Wisconsin with Celebrant Fr. Larry Bakke . Burial will follow at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Cemetery in rural Shullsburg.

Visitation will be Wednesday, January 25, 2012 from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Shriner-Hager-Gohlke Funeral Home 1455 Mansion Dr. and 18th Ave. in Monroe, Wisconsin.

Susie Anna Heindel Fernstaedt

age 96, formerly of Monroe, died on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 in West Salem. She was born on August 13, 1915 to Clarence and Alice (Hintz) Heindel in Gratiot Township, LaFayette County, on the Heindel homestead, where four generations were born and raised; she is the last of this generation. She attended and graduated from rural White School, Gratiot High School and Platteville State Teachers College. She taught rural school in LaFayette Co. prior to her marriage to Robert G. Fernstaedt on August 21, 1941 in Warren, IL. They were blessed with 2 children, son, Leon and daughter, Alice. They farmed in Wayne Township until 1961 when they bought Voegeli Hardware Store in Monticello, retiring from the Hardware Store in 1974. They moved to Monroe in 1966, when Susie worked for the Bahr’s Variety Store and at St. Clare Hospital, in the surgical waiting area and was a receptionist in admissions. She moved to West Salem in 2002 to live with her son and daughter-in-law. She was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church and Ruth Circle in West Salem.

Surviving are her son, Leon (Jean) Fernstaedt of West Salem; daughter, Alice Tschudy of New Glarus; grandchildren, Jodi (Bruce) Thompson of Weston, Jill (Eric) Iliff of West Salem, Ryan (Julie) Fernstaedt of Weston, Terry Tschudy and Todd (Shannon) Tschudy of New Glarus; 11 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents; husband, Robert; brother, Edward; sisters, Viola Homb and Fannie Stabenow.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2012, at 1:30 P.M. at the Shriner-Hager-Gohlke Funeral Home, Monroe, with Pastor Don Iliff officiating. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery in Monroe at a later date. A visitation will be held on Saturday from 12:30 until the time of service at the funeral home. A memorial fund is being established in Susie’s memory.

Delia K. Goecks

age 92 formerly of Monroe, died on January 24, 2012, of heart failure, at the New Glarus Home. She was born on November 22, 1919, the daughter of Lewis A. and Remember Jane (Bowen) Pandow. Delia and Robert J. Goecks were married on February 3, 1940, in Chicago, IL. She was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ. Delia had a great love for reading, she came by this from her mother, who had studied to be a teacher.

Surviving is her son, Robert L. (Linda) Goecks; 5 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren also several nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents; husband, Robert J. Goecks; daughter, Caryl Ann Summers; brother, Stephen Pandow and sister, Doreabell.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at the Shriner-Hager-Gohlke Funeral Home, Monroe, with Rev. William T. Mike Heath officiating. A visitation will be held on Saturday from 10:00 A.M. until time of service, at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery in Monroe. Following graveside services a lite lunch will be provided at St. John’s U.C.C..

Judith K. Witt

age 72 of Madison, Wisconsin died on Wednesday January 25, 2012 at Agrace Hospice Center in Fitchburg. She was born November 24, 1939 in Freeport, Illinois the daughter of John “Jack” and Eileen (Clark) LaBorde. The family moved to the Juda area in 1944. She was a graduate of Juda High School, earned her bachelor degree from U.W. Madison in 1990 and her masters degree in sociology in 1991. Judy was a writer for the Monroe Times and worked in the Green County Fair office for many years. She then was the staff coordinator for the Dane County Criminal Justice Department and worked for the Wisconsin State Department of Family Health Services. Judy was a former Chapter President for the Green County Mental Health Association and was on the State and National Board of Directors for the Mental Health Association.

Surviving are her children, Bryan (Amy) Witt of Browntown, Heidi (Chris) Brown of Stevens Point; mother, Eileen LaBorde of Monroe; grandchildren, Erica (Dave) Wand of Gratiot, Michele Curran of Madison, Carey Curran of El Paso, TX, Travis Erstad of Stevens Point, Tyler and Nicole Witt of Browntown; 2 great grandchildren; sister, Jane (Dennis) Swiggum of Monroe; brother, Jerry LaBorde of Darlington, also 3 nieces and 2 nephews. She is predeceased by her father, John “Jack” in 1974.

Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, January 29, 2012, at St. John’s United Church of Christ in Monroe, with Rev. Gretchen Sylvester officiating. A visitation will be held on Sunday from 1:00 P.M. until time of service at the Church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Monroe Art Center, St. John’s U.C.C. and the Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg. The Shriner-Hager-Gohlke Funeral Home is serving the family.

Bonnie C. Wang

age 92 of Monroe, Wisconsin died on Friday, January 27, 2012, at Pleasant View Nursing Home. She was born August 10, 1919 in Woodford Area, Lafayette County, WI the daughter of Charles and Bertha (Peterson) Wang and graduated from South Wayne High School. Bonnie worked for United Telephone Company in Monroe for many years. She was a member of Wiota Lutheran Church, liked genealogy, was a member of Green County Genealogy Club, and made many trips to Norway.

Surviving are brothers, Russell (Alice) Wang of Argyle & Roger Wang of Monroe; and many Nieces & Nephews. She was predeceased by her Parents; brothers, Paul, Charles, & Gerald Wang; and sister, Alpha Anderson.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at Wiota Lutheran Church with Pastor Luke Smetters officiating. Burial will follow in East Wiota Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. Monday at Shriner-Hager-Gohlke Funeral Home 1455 Mansion Drive & N. 18th Avenue in Monroe and from 10:00 A.M. until time of service at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday at the Church.