All Obituaries

Robert A. (Bob) Gurrath, age 70, of New Lisbon died at 12:31 pm on March 17th, 2023, at his son’s home with Robert, Sadie and his very special buddy that he loved more than anything else, Eleanor, by his side. Bob was the son of Robert and Gerladine (Reynolds) Gurrath and was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was a graduate of Hamilton High School and after high school worked at Singer in Milwaukee for a year before joining the Service. Bob joined the United States Air Force and served...

Samuel P. “Lyle” Nicksic age 70 of New Lisbon, WI. died on Thursday, March 16th, 2023 at the UW Hospital in Madison, WI.  Samuel was the son of Joseph F. and June H. (Nibeck) Nicksic and was born on December 24, 1952, in Mauston, WI.  Sam graduated from New Lisbon High School in 1971. Sam worked at Walker Stainless Steel for 35 + years.  He enjoyed playing and watching softball and baseball, tinkering with engines and pheasant hunting.  He enjoyed riding his...

Timothy Scott Wood, 33 of New Lisbon passed away at UW Madison Hospital on Thursday, March 09, 2023. Tim was born in Hillsboro, WI on July 10, 1989, to Karen (Wood) Hilgendorf. Tim's smile could brighten anyone's day. He had a wonderful sense of humor and loved his family. He enjoyed fishing and riding motorcycle with his Dad, Scott. Tim was a beautiful soul and he will be greatly missed. Tim is survived by his Mom and Dad (Karen and Scott Hilgendorf), Sister (Katie Wood), Niece...

Agnes M. “Nan” Wenum – nee Herrick age 96 of Camp Douglas passed away on Monday, February 20th, 2023, at Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston.  Agnes was born of Agnes M. and Warren R. Herrick in Lake Forest, Illinois on July 29th, 1926.  Nan’s parents were quite elderly, so she remained at home and took employment with an OB-GYN Doctor who later delivered our three babies.  She met her husband to be while he was finishing military services at Fort...

Darleen J. Ulrich,73, of New Lisbon died on Saturday February 18, 2023 at the University Hospital in Madison.  Darleen was the daughter of Danny and Mary M. (Southworth) Mead and was born in Sparta, WI on August 10, 1949.  Darleen was raised in the New Lisbon area and was a graduate of the New Lisbon High School class of 1967.  After high school she attended the UW La Crosse for 1 year.  Darleen then went to work at Fort McCoy in Sparta, WI.  Darleen left Fort McCoy...

Thomas L. Slater, age 66 of Wisconsin Rapids, WI., passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 15th, 2023, at Aspirus Riverside Hospital with his family by his side.  Thomas was the son of Ervin and Ellen (DeFord) Slater and was born on April 12, 1956, in Tomah, WI. Tom enjoyed spending time with his family, whether it was camping, fishing, hunting or just sitting around and enjoying a meal.  He loved to watch scary movies, marvel movies and sing to the radio in the car. Tom...

Vivian M. Moravek age 81 of New Lisbon, gained her eternal wings on February 13th, 2023, at her home surrounded by loved ones. Vivian was born on October 11th, 1941, at her rural Camp Douglas home the youngest of eleven children to Arnold and Lottie Schroeder. Vivian attended Orange Mills Country School In her younger years and later attended New Lisbon High School graduating in 1959. In high school is where she met and fell in love with her high school sweetheart Leo Moravek Sr....

Gene Walter Schmidt, age 84, of Camp Douglas, WI, died on Monday February 13, 2023, at the Tomah Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Tomah, WI.  Gene was the son of Walter and Leona (Konopacki) Schmidt and was born on April 3, 1938 in Nekoosa, WI.  After high school Gene went to work at the Nekoosa Paper Mills for several years.  Gene operated Gene’s Garage in Camp Douglas for many years. Gene was married to Christa Hartung and they later divorced. Gene then was married...

Patricia “Patty” A. Gesler, age 69, of New Lisbon died on Thursday February 9, 2023, at her home with her family by her side.  She bravely fought cancer for nineteen years.  Patty was born on September 14, 1953, in Hillsboro, WI to Ted and Arlene (Schumann) Harris.  Patty was a 1971 graduate of New Lisbon High School.  She was married to Dennis Gesler and they later divorced but always remained close friends.  To this union two children were born, Shane...

Genevieve Matusky, age 89, of Mauston died on Sunday February 5, 2023 at the Wisconsin Dells Health Services in Wisconsin Dells, WI.  Genevieve was the daughter of Andrew and Catherine (Kwasny) Milan and was born on November 25, 1933, in Armstrong Creek, WI.  Genevieve was united in marriage to Steve Matusky on March 1, 1952 in Chicago, IL.  They settled in the town of Lisbon in 1980.  Genevieve enjoyed bird watching and making crafts for charity.  Genevieve is...