All Obituaries

Sharon A. Castellon, age 83 of Necedah, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2024,  at Crest View Nursing Home in New Lisbon, Wisconsin. Born on August 19, 1940, in Rockford, Illinois to Glenn and Esther (Skarning) Easton, Sharon's zest for life and her adventurous spirit touched the hearts of everyone she met. Sharon grew up Beloit, where she attended Beloit Memorial High School. After graduation, she had 3 children; Kim, Dennis and Jill.  They later moved to Las Vegas, Nevada...

Jerry Wenger passed away peacefully in his home on April 3 , 2024. Jerry was born in Hollandale on October 14, 1936. He lived a vibrant life and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time with his grandson and great grandchildren doing anything outdoors. He was a semi-professional competitive fisherman where he also produced and starred in hunting and fishing shows on television. He spent the past few winters in Texas fishing on the Falcon Reservoir where he helped the park start classes...

Brenda L. Shelton, age 55 of New Lisbon, WI. passed away suddenly on March 10, 2024, at her home.  She was the daughter of Dwayne and Clarissa “Kay” (Emmons) Hughes and was born on December 17, 1968, in Janesville, WI. A graduate of Evansville High School in 1986, Brenda's thirst for knowledge and personal growth led her to earn an associate degree in business from Rock Valley College in Rockford, IL. Her education served as a foundation for the many roles she excelled...

Maureen Ellen Hickey, aged 86, of Mauston, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 8, 2024, at the Fair View Nursing Home. Maureen was Born August 29, 1937, in Buffalo, NY to former major league pitcher John A, and Helen M. (Williams) Quinlan.  Her roots were firmly planted in a family that cherished sports, education, and community. A proud graduate of the Sister’s of St. Francis Sacred Heart Academy in Buffalo, NY, Maureen's early education played a significant...

Joy Ellen Elsing passed away unexpectedly on March 7, 2024, at the age of 71. Born on February 15, 1953, in Rockford, IL to Clifford and Janice (Little) Thompson.  The family moved from Illinois to a small farm outside Hillsboro, Wisconsin where Joy grew up and, eventually, graduated high school. Joy married Jerry Elsing in October of 2005 and together they built a life rich in love and happiness. One of Joy’s favorite places to be was with Jerry at their cabin in Taylor County...

Linda Balgord Fenton, beloved by both her family and the theater community, passed away from a sudden illness on March 5, 2024 at the age of 64. Born to Richard and Loretta Balgord, Linda's life was characterized not only by her immense talent, but especially by her unwavering love and support for her family.   Linda cherished her husband, Andy Fenton. Their partnership endured for more than thirty years.  Her brother, Michael Balgord, was immensely proud of Linda and...

Helen C. Wiora passed away peacefully at the age of 89 on March 1, 2024, at the Crest View Nursing Home in New Lisbon, WI. Born on November 28, 1934, in the town of Clearfield in Juneau County, WI, Helen was the loving daughter of Stanley and Catherine (Pilinski) Sowa. Her early years in the Chicago area were marked by a spirited dedication to her education, culminating in her graduation from St. Casimir Catholic High School in 1952. Helen's heart found its match when she married...

Ricky J. Kaebisch, a spirited and selfless man whose loving nature touched the lives of many, passed away peacefully on February 29, 2024, in Tomah, WI. He was born on January 18, 1949, in Waukesha, WI, to proud parents Laurel and Ione (Martin) Kaebisch and grew up in the Muskego, WI area, graduating from Muskego High School. Ricky's life was marked by a deep commitment to his family, his country, and his community. On September 18, 1971, he married the love of his life, Christine M....

Kenneth M. Braund, a cherished brother, uncle, and friend, left this world on February 28, 2024, at the age of 67. Born on October 31, 1956, in Tomah, Wisconsin and was the son of Clarence and Margie (Faulkner) Braund. Kenneth was a graduate of New Lisbon High School, Class of 1974. Ken dedicated 16 years of his life to the Dumore Corporation in Mauston, and later worked 6 years at Engineered Fiberglass Company in New Lisbon. Kenneth was a simple man, with a particular passion for fishing...

Michael J. Szmurlo, age 64 of Necedah, died on Wednesday, February 21st, 2024 at Crest View Nursing Home in New Lisbon.  Michael was the son of Stanley and Marge (Schuh) Szmurlo and was born on June 8th, 1959 in Hales Corners, Wisconsin. Michael was united in marriage to Coleen O. Carpenter in June of 2017.  He enjoyed cooking, tinkering on machinery and spending time with friends and family. He is survived by his wife Coleen Szmurlo of New Lisbon and a stepson Max Ehnert of...