All Obituaries

Brenda L. Martin, age 51 of Necedah, WI died on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Tomah Healthcare Center.  Brenda was the daughter of George and Betty (Eskridge) Sawisch and was born on January 30, 1969 in Illinois.  Brenda was a 1988 graduate of the Wonewoc High School.  She was united in marriage to James Martin and they later divorced after 19 years.  Brenda later moved to Necedah. Brenda enjoyed 4 wheeling, snowmobiling, horseback riding and more importantly spending time...

Thomas Charles Nowicki, age 38  of Mauston, WI. passed away June 21, 2020 in his home. He is remembered by his sense of humor, that he could make you laugh. He had a generous heart and would help others as he could. He loved movies and would critique them like a pro. He loved animals and was great with children. He was quick to come to the defense of those in need. He was loyal to those he knew well. His friends were just as much family as his own. He had worked in the construction...

Harold “Hal” Holmberg, age 81 of New Lisbon, WI died on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at Elroy Health Services in Elroy, WI.  Hal was the son of Albert E. and Elsie (Reynolds) Holmberg and was born on October 22, 1938 in Chicago, IL.  Hal graduated from Washburn High School in Chicago in 1956, and later went on to college.  He met Mary Elizabeth Helf while in school and they later married on September 30, 1961 at St. Marks Lutheran Church in Chicago.  Hal was...

Janet R. Wenskus, age 73 of Mauston, WI died on Wednesday June 10, 2020 at UW Hospital in Madison, WI.  Janet was the daughter of William H. and Ida (Treland) Ladwig and was born on November 15, 1946.  Janet was born and raised in Milwaukee and graduated from Bayview High School.  She was united in marriage to John Wenskus on July 2, 1966.  They moved to Waukesha in 1978 and then moved to Mauston in 1991.  Janet enjoyed listening to classic rock, and the...

Christine M. Petrick, age 68, of Suring, WI formerly of New Lisbon died on June 9, 2020 at the Bay of Suring Nursing Home in Suring, WI.  She was the daughter of Gerald W. and Ruth M. (Harteau) Simons and was born on January 2, 1952 in Green Bay, WI.  Christine was united in marriage to Jerry E. Petrick on May 6, 1977 in Milwaukee, WI.  They later moved to the Necedah and New Lisbon area.  Jerry preceded her in death on Aug. 20, 2003. Christine is survived by her brother...

Brenda Lee Schroeder, age 67, of Camp Douglas, WI passed away on June 6, 2020.  She grew up in rural Camp Douglas, WI.  She was the daughter of Duane Eldon Schroeder and Genevieve Hilda Swoger and was born on April 29, 1953 in Mauston, WI.  She started her school days at Orange Mills and from there to Hustler Middle School and graduated from New Lisbon High School.  She attended the University of La Crosse and received a degree in Elementary Education.  She taught...

With sadness Dayla Lockert, age 66 of Elgin, IL. passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020.  She grew up in Carpentersville, IL.  She was the daughter of James W. and Doris R. (Larson) McCay and was born on November 23, 1953 in Chicago, IL.  In high school her interest turned to taking pictures and art. She won a scholarship to the Art Institute of Chicago for a summer. Later, married the love of her life Earl and had three children. She completed and received her bachelor's...

Michael Carl Gunder  passed away on May 19, 2020 after a courageous battle with Covid19.  He was born March 18, 1963 to Carl and Betty Gunder, he was 57 years old.  They lived on a farm in rural Hustler.  He attended New Lisbon Schools.  He later moved to an assisted living center in Richland Center.  Mike enjoyed the Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Brewers and the Wisconsin Badgers.  He loved helping people, he would do anything for anybody.  He enjoyed...

Elizabeth Ann DeGeorge age 52 of New Lisbon, died on Sunday May 10, 2020 at her residence.  Elizabeth was born on November 28, 1967 in the state of Maryland to Jerry and Shirley (Overbay) Lidke.  She was united in marriage to Samuel DeGeorge and later separated. Elizabeth liked to play Bingo, she loved yellow roses and plants, and hummingbirds.   Elizabeth is survived by her 4 daughters; Jessica Casteel of New Lisbon,  Amanda Casteel of New Lisbon, Dakota DeGeorge of...

Emma H. Carter age 90 of New Lisbon, WI died on Saturday May 9th, 2020 at Crest View Nursing Home in New Lisbon.  Emma was the daughter of Gust and Jorand (Nomland) Ronne and was born on November 15, 1929 in the Town of Badger, Polk County, Erskine MN.  Emma graduated from High School and later went on to college.  She was united in Marriage to William Fredric Carter on December 17, 1955 in Danville, IL. To this union 2 daughters were born Kristen and Rebecca. Emma loved...