All Obituaries

Ann M. Kessler   Ann M. Kessler, age 63 years, of Union Center, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at Gundersen Medical Center in La Crosse.   She was born on January 9, 1958 to Ivan and Mary Lou (Van Dusen) Butterfield.  Ann graduated from the Royall High School.  She was married to Todd Hodge and later, Jack Kessler.   Ann worked at different factories in the Elroy area.  One of her most enjoyable things was spending time with her grandchildren.   ...

Sylvia P Sandor   Sylvia P. Sandor, 92, of Elroy, passed away Friday, November 19, 2021 peacefully at Serenity House in Tomah.    She was born June 2, 1929 in to Anton and Emily (Bogacz) Kobelinski in Milwaukee. Sylvia was joined in marriage to Paul Sandor Jr. in Milwaukee on August 7, 1948. She worked several jobs while in Milwaukee to support the war effort while her husband was overseas. After being blessed with their precious daughter she became a devoted stay at home mother. In...

Michael E. Stanton   Michael E. Stanton, age 69 years, of Elroy, Wisconsin, passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021 at Crest View Nursing Home in New Lisbon. He was born on November 25, 1951 in Hillsboro to Emmet and Arline (Pagel) Stanton.  He grew up in the Elroy area and graduated from the Royall High School and continued his education at different State Universities. Michael served in the Wisconsin National Guard, obtaining the rank of E5, in the 732nd Maintenance...

Carl W. Degner Carl Wayne Degner, age 73 of rural Wonewoc, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021. Carl was born on October 8, 1948 to Laurence and Bernece (Borrmann) Degner in Sauk County, Wisconsin.  He was raised in the Wonewoc / Hillsboro area, graduating from Wonewoc Center in 1966.  Carl was married to Tonra Widstrand on June 5, 1971. Carl worked as a meat cutter, truck driver and started his own dairy farming endeavors in 1978.  He milked cows until...

Verna M. Thompson   Verna M. Thompson of Elroy, Wisconsin, age 94 years, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at Tomah Health-Hospice Touch.   Verna was born on July 7, 1927 to Herbert & Sadie (Milne) Gernetzke in Elroy. She graduated from Elroy High School in 1946. She was united in marriage to John R. Thompson on October 8, 1946 and just this year celebrated 75 years of Marriage!   Verna lived in Elroy her entire life. Many years Verna spent her days at home...

Donald E. Holgerson   Donald Eugene Holgerson, age 83 years, of Hillsboro, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021.   Don was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming on January 19, 1938, the son of Fred and Hazel (Haldeman) Holgerson.  He graduated from Cheyenne High School with the class of '56 and married Doretha "Dee" Macy on August 17, 1958.   Together, Don and Dee built a life around faith, family, and farming from Cheyenne, WY to Alberta Canada, on to Manitoba Canada,...

Michael S. Kelley Michael S. Kelley, age 82, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at UW Hospital in Madison. Mike was born June 14, 1939. He was the oldest child of Dr. J.H. and Margaret (MacKechnie) Kelley. He attended school in Hillsboro graduating in 1957, and received his Bachelors of Science degree from UW Stevens Point. He married his high school sweetheart, Myrna Strait, on August 22nd, 1959. She was the love of his life, best friend, and soulmate. They were...

Bunny B. Winchell Bunny B. Winchell, age 79 years, of Hillsboro, Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at his home, surrounded by family. He was born on February 21, 1942 to Burley and Coral (Revels) Winchell in the Town of Whitestown, Vernon County, Wisconsin.  He grew to adulthood in the Tomah area and graduated from the Tomah High School.  Bunny served in the U.S. Army from 1962 to 1965. Bunny was united in marriage to Janet Hatfield on October 11, 1963...

Deane A. Hellpap Deane A. Hellpap, age 76 years, of Wonewoc, Wisconsin, passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021 at his home.   He was born on July 2, 1945 to Arthur and Regina (Wellman) Hellpap at Wonewoc.  He graduated from the Wonewoc Center High School and later from WWTI in La Crosse in Auto Mechanics.   Deane has lived in the Wonewoc area all his life.  He worked at Grede Foundry in Reedsburg, retiring after 40 years of employment.   Deane enjoyed summer vacations with...

Frank L. Haugh Frank L. Haugh, age 90 years, of Hillsboro, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Gundersen St. Joseph's Hospital in Hillsboro. He was born on September 8, 1931 in Valley, Wisconsin to Joseph and Delma (Dolan) Haugh.  Frank completed school through 8th grade and then worked on the family farm.  He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1951 to 1953.  Frank met Mayva Revels in 1955 and they spent 65 years together.  They were...