All Obituaries

Mrs. Clara Agnes Olson (Patten) was born on a Monday in January 1932 in Illinois to Lester and Alta (Kraft) Patten. Clara had the heart of a lion and let nothing stand in her way. She lived in Illinois, Wisconsin, and even Minnesota before finally settling in the areas of New Lisbon and Hustler, Wisconsin.  In 1956 she married Mr. Raymond Lawrence, but was tragically left widowed in 1963. However, His plan was not to be questioned, and not long after she met a wonderful man, Mr. Norman...

John F. Stallman age 77 of Mauston, WI. died on Thursday, November 19th, 2020 at Wisconsin Dells Health Services, in Wisconsin Dells, WI.  John was the son of Florian and Irene (Boldt) Stallman and was born on December 11, 1942 in Fredonia, WI. John worked for Walker Stainless Steel for 15 years.  He was the Town of Germanton maintenance worker.  He was also the campground host for Castle Rock County Park.  John was united in marriage to Jean Hammell on December 26, 1971...

Montey R. Stratton Jr. age 34 of Necedah, WI. died on Sunday, November 15th, 2020 in Madison, WI.  Montey was the son of Montey Stratton Sr. and Cynthia (Oens) Stratton and was born on December 4th, 1985 in Colorado Springs, CO.  Montey graduated from Necedah High School in 2004.  Montey was a history fanatic, he loved learning about history, reading and socializing with everyone.  He enjoyed being around people.  He enjoyed cooking and loved animals.  In his...

Kathleen M. Chaffee, age 76, of Camp Douglas died on Tuesday Nov. 10, 2020 at her home with her family by her side.  Kathleen was born on June 19, 1944 in Mauston to Benjamin and Virl (Clark) Bader.  Kathleen was raised in the Mauston area and attended school in Mauston.  Kathleen was united in marriage to Chester N. Chaffee on Dec. 14, 1963 at the Church of Nazarene in Mauston, WI.  After their marriage they moved to a farm they bought on County Rd H, and they have...

Anthony “Tony” Douglas Bradley, age 30, of Camp Douglas, died on Tuesday November 3, 2020 at the Gundersen Health Systems in La Crosse, WI.  Tony was the son of Douglas and Donna (Kranz) Bradley and was born on October 9, 1990 in Hillsboro, WI.   Tony was a 2009 graduate of the New Lisbon High School and he later attended the Fox Valley Technical College for Auto Technician.  Tony was united in marriage to Codi Ellen Christopherson on July 30, 2016 in Camp...

Lanora B. Papenfuss age 82 of New Lisbon, WI died on Sunday October 25, 2020 at Tomah Health, in Tomah, WI.  Lanora was the daughter of Albert and Iva (Fry) Olson and was born on March 16, 1938 in Ironton, WI.  Lanora graduated from Wonecwoc High School in 1957.  She later moved to the Milwaukee area where she met Richard while waitressing.  Lanora was united in marriage to Richard Papenfuss on April 22, 1964 in Rockford, IL, and later moved to Necedah Lanora enjoyed...

Johnie Lee, age 89, longtime resident of Necedah passed away in his sleep October 24, 2020 at King Veteran Home in King, Wisconsin. Born on December 28, 1930 in rural Millry, Alabama, Johnie was the son of Charlie and Amy Lee. Most of his young life was spent in his hometown before joining the Army at the age of 22. He served his country with honor in Korea for two years before being discharged. On returning stateside, Johnie made Chicago his home where he worked in the trades as a mechanic...

Joseph "Joe" Francis Nicksic, age 94, of New Lisbon passed away peacefully at home on Friday, October 16, 2020. Joe was born on June 11,1926 to Joseph and Catherine (Shutic) Nicksic on the family farm in New Lisbon, Wisconsin. He was united in holy matrimony to June Helen Nibeck on October 7,1950 at Saint Paul's Catholic Church in New Lisbon. He and June enjoyed 68 years of marriage, until her death in 2019. Joe is survived by his sons Daniel Nicksic of Tomah, Samuel Nicksic...

Vernon J. Peterson age 68, of Warrens, WI died on Monday, October 5, 2020 at Mayo Health Systems in La Crosse, WI.  Vernon was the son of Vernon L. and Dorothy (Dresen) Peterson and was born on March 24, 1952 in Minneapolis, MN.  Vernon was raised in the Town of Orange and attended school in New Lisbon.  Vernon later moved to to Mather and the Warrens area.  Vernon was united in marriage to Sandra Slater on June 10, 1972 at the Bethel Baptist Church in Camp...

Gerald W. “Jerry” Bond, age 76 of New Lisbon, died on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse.  Jerry was the son of Anthony and Alice (Tribel) Bond and was born on November 1, 1943.  He graduated from New Lisbon High School in 1962, and then went to Northwestern Technical College for Police Science.  In 1977 he attended the FBI Academy at UW Virginia. Jerry enjoyed fishing, (especially trout fishing) in the area and deer...