All Obituaries

Jeanne R. Croissant, age 57 of Mauston, WI passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, on Friday, February 21, 2020 after a brief but valiant fight with breast cancer.  She was born June 19, 1962 in Madison, WI, the 7th child of Elroy and Marcella (Crase) Croissant.  Jeanne will always be remembered for her no-nonsense approach to life, her naughty sense of humor and the deep love she had for her family.  She always left her door open to whomever needed a place to...

Anna E. Sorenson, age 99, of Hillsboro formerly of New Lisbon, passed away on Friday February 21st, 2020 at Milestone Assisted Living in Hillsboro Wisconsin where she has been a resident for the past 9 years.  Anna was born March 2, 1920 the 4th child of Charles and Tereza (Lipnichun) Vesely of New Lisbon, WI.  Anna was employed by the New Lisbon State bank for 30 years and served as organist for Bethany Lutheran Church for over 50 years.  She was also one of the original...

Marion L. Georgeson, age 86 of New Lisbon died on Thursday February 20, 2020 at Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston, WI.  Marion was the daughter of William and Lucy (Cure) Bigalke and was born on July 27, 1933 in New Lisbon.  Marion was raised in the New Lisbon area and graduated from New Lisbon High School in 1951, she then attended Juneau County Teachers College for a year. Marion was united in marriage to Edwin “Sonny” Georgeson on April 18, 1952 in Yuma, AZ. ...

Joan Ann Bailey, age 80 of New Lisbon passed away peacefully at home with family at her side on February 17, 2020. Joan was born August 24, 1939 in Oakdale, Wisconsin to William and Thelma King. She attended the Camp Douglas Schools and then married the love of her life Raymond O. Bailey in January of 1957.  They spent their entire married life in the same location in the Town of Clearfield raising their family. Her greatest joy in life was giving of herself in love to her family...

Harley Frank Greeno, age 73, of New Lisbon died on Thursday February 6, 2020 at the Tomah Health Facility.  Harley was the son of William and Helen (Nieman) Greeno and was born on December 29, 1946 in New Lisbon, WI.  Harley graduated from the New Lisbon High School in 1965.  After high school Harley joined the U.S. Navy in 1965 and served his country for 4 & 1/2 years and was Honorably Discharged in 1969.  Harley re-entered the U.S. Navy in 1973 as an aircraft...

Shawn Michael Zielke, 55,  of Necedah, formally of Madison, WI, was suddenly called home to heaven on January, 25, 2019.  He was born April 16, 1964 in Fayetteville, North Carolina, the first son of Jeffrey and Marilyn (Smith) Zielke.   He leaves behind his children, Shawn Zielke, of Florida, and Jessica (James) Coon of Manitowoc. He is further survived by his girlfriend Rosie Poff, mother Marilyn Zielke, brothers Scott (Laurie) Zielke and Micah (Kim) Zielke; one...

Laura Carroll, age 67 of New Lisbon, Wisconsin died on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at Wisconsin Dells Health Services Nursing Home.  Laura was the daughter of George and Patricia (Shore) Carroll and was born on June 13th, 1952 in New York City.  She was the oldest sister to her siblings Neomi, George, Doug, Kathy and Kimberly.  Laura was a loving devoted mother to daughter Summer Bresnahan and doting grandmother to her two granddaughters Megan and Scarlett Bresnahan, who she...

Douglas Brockman, age 77, of New Lisbon passed away peacefully on Jan. 10, 2020 with his family by his side.  He was born on Nov. 9th, 1942 to Wilmer and Luease (Lowe) Brockman in Marseilles, IL.  He was married to his loving wife of 55 years, Sally Siebert on June 20, 1964 in Marseilles, IL.  Douglas was a hard-working jack of all trades.  He had many hobbies. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, listening to his large collection of records, loved riding his bicycle,...

Jenniffer (Ells) Besch, age 66 of Friendship, formally of Mauston, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Villa Pines Nursing Home of natural causes.  She was born on May 13th, 1953 in Kenosha, WI to Donald R. and Roberta (Henthorn) Ells.  She graduated from Wilmot High School in 1971. Jenniffer married Donald Besch on August 19, 1972.  They lived in Paddock Lake for 19 years.  After they divorced in 1992, Jenniffer moved back to New Lisbon and started...

Sister Genevieve M. Bordac, age 98 of Necedah, WI passed away peacefully at Edenbrook Nursing Home in Wisconsin Rapids, WI on Thursday January 2, 2020.  Sister Genevieve was born in Blandburg, PA on June 17, 1921 to Matthew and Anna (Janos) Bordac.  She entered the convent of the Sisters of St. Francis in Oldenburg, IN on Sept. 8, 1938 and professed her vows on June 11, 1941.  Sister Genevieve left her order due to its modernization in the late 70’s and moved to Necedah...