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Elgie Laeseke Rural Lyndon Station
Elgie Archie Laeseke, age 63, of rural Lyndon Station, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 26, 2020. He was born on July 5, 1956, the son of Louis Selden and Emma Jean (Ewing) Laeseke in Reedsburg. He was the sixth of seven children. Elgie was named after a great-uncle, Elgie Selden, and his grandfather, Archie Ewing. He was a 1974 graduate of Webb High School, Reedsburg.
Elgie farmed for most of his life. He was the family historian and spent countless hours compiling our...
Elgie Archie Laeseke, age 63, of rural Lyndon Station, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 26, 2020. He was born on July 5, 1956, the son of Louis Selden and Emma Jean (Ewing) Laeseke in...
Scott Bourgeois Wisconsin Dells
Scott Anthony Bourgeois, age 57, of Wisconsin Dells, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020 at Wisconsin Dells Health Services. He was born on December 16, 1962 in Ashland, WI, the son of Theodore Benjamin and Eileen (Carroll) Bourgeois Jr. On June 24, 1989, he was united in marriage to Virginia Rae Hewitt in Menomonee Falls, WI. She preceded him in death on October 15, 2015.
Scott was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Virginia; brother, Bruce Bourgeois and a niece, Shannon...
Scott Anthony Bourgeois, age 57, of Wisconsin Dells, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020 at Wisconsin Dells Health Services. He was born on December 16, 1962 in Ashland, WI, the son of...
Margaret Grendahl Reedsburg
Margaret M. Grendahl, age 88, peacefully passed away Friday, January 24, 2020 at the Reedsburg Senior Life Center. She was born November 1, 1931 in Spring Grove Township, WI. Margaret received her degree in nursing, and pursued her career in pediatric nursing which included educating others. She enjoyed her family most. Throughout the years, she loved to travel, garden, enjoy her pets and show off her great-grandson Griffin. Anyone who knew Margaret knew she was truly a special...
Margaret M. Grendahl, age 88, peacefully passed away Friday, January 24, 2020 at the Reedsburg Senior Life Center. She was born November 1, 1931 in Spring Grove Township, WI. Margaret received her...
June Schara Reedsburg
June T. Schara, age 92, of Reedsburg, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020, at Our House Assisted Living in Reedsburg. June was born on September 4, 1927 to Herbert and Sylvia (Bryant) Reinfeldt in Union Center, WI. She was united in marriage to Lawrence Schara on November 29, 1945 at St. John Lutheran Church in Baraboo. This marriage was blessed with six children. June was a dedicated Christian and devoted wife. She and Lawrence farmed in Loganville, WI, until retiring to a home...
June T. Schara, age 92, of Reedsburg, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020, at Our House Assisted Living in Reedsburg. June was born on September 4, 1927 to Herbert and Sylvia (Bryant)...
Jerry Johansen Reedsburg
Jerry D. Johansen, age 62, of Reedsburg, passed away of a heart attack, unexpectedly, on Friday, January 17, 2020, at the Reedsburg Area Medical Center. He was born on January 18, 1957, in Reedsburg, WI, the son of Charles and Joan (Nachreiner) Johansen. Jerry attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and was a 1975 graduate of Webb High School, after which he attended MATC, Madison. He was employed for over 35 years at Grede Foundry where he worked in shipping.
On...
Jerry D. Johansen, age 62, of Reedsburg, passed away of a heart attack, unexpectedly, on Friday, January 17, 2020, at the Reedsburg Area Medical Center. He was born on January 18,...
Lorraine Retzlaff Milwaukee
Lorraine L. Retzlaff, age 67, of Milwaukee, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020 at Abundant Life Manor East. She was born on September 12, 1952 in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of Willis B. and Bernadine D. (Harrison) Retzlaff.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister Linda Mackey.
Lorraine is survived by her sisters, Mary J. (Vince) Misia and Connie Heiser.
Private family graveside rites were held at Oak Lawn Cemetery in LaValle.
The Farber Funeral Home, Reedsburg, is...
Lorraine L. Retzlaff, age 67, of Milwaukee, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020 at Abundant Life Manor East. She was born on September 12, 1952 in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of Willis B. and...
Henry Both Jr. Reedsburg
Henry John Both Jr., age 89, of Reedsburg, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at his home. He was born on September 25, 1930 in Chicago, IL, the son of Henry J. Sr. and Jean (Rathnow) Both. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy Reserve and U.S. Marine Corp during the Korean War. On February 25, 1956 he was united in marriage to Phyllis Mueller at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church in Chicago, IL. Henry was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Reedsburg, and...
Henry John Both Jr., age 89, of Reedsburg, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at his home. He was born on September 25, 1930 in Chicago, IL, the son of Henry J. Sr. and Jean (Rathnow)...
Nadine Borkowski Reedsburg
Nadine Marie Borkowski, age 74, of Reedsburg, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020. She was born on August 19, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Michael and Tillie (Klowski) Dubec. She united in marriage to Florian Borkowski in 1964 in Chicago, Illinois.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Nadine is survived by her husband, Florian of Reedsburg; daughters Deborah (Michael) Pare of Kenosha, and Kerry (William) Hamilton of Lake Delton; and three grandchildren.
Per family...
Nadine Marie Borkowski, age 74, of Reedsburg, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020. She was born on August 19, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Michael and Tillie (Klowski) Dubec. She...
Carol Onate Reedsburg
Carol Helen Onate, age 74, of Reedsburg passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 5, 2020, with her husband by her side. She was born on November 20, 1945, the daughter of Joseph and Adeline (Banasiak) Lempa. On October 23, 1976, Carol was united in marriage to Thomas J. Onate. Carol was employed with Harris Bank in Lombard, IL for several years.
She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Thomas; her daughter, Lisa Onate; sister, Ann and Joe “Bud” Salata and...
Carol Helen Onate, age 74, of Reedsburg passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 5, 2020, with her husband by her side. She was born on November 20, 1945, the daughter of Joseph and Adeline...
Phillip Denman Reedsburg
Phillip Denman, age 67, of Reedsburg, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 4, 2020, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 26,1952, in Richland Center, WI, the son of Gaylord and Irene (Fuller) Denman. Phil farmed most of his life first on the family farm near Richland Center and later on his farm in rural Rock Springs. He was also employed for several years with Grede Foundry in Reedsburg. He was a dedicated driver for Amish families. Phil was...
Phillip Denman, age 67, of Reedsburg, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 4, 2020, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 26,1952, in Richland Center, WI, the son of...
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