All Obituaries

Rita “Reetz” Marie Frasher of Juneau found peace on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at the age of 89 years.  She was born June 26, 1931 in Fergus Falls, MN, the daughter of Daniel and Victoria (nee Burniche) Peltier.  She enjoyed knitting, sewing, and quilting, and family members were the recipients of her special creations.  Rita was a voracious reader of historical romance novels.  She loved ‘dem Packers.’  Rita liked to go camping with her family,...

Robert C. Schemm of Juneau, passed away July 5, 2020 at the age 91 years.  He was born December 2, 1928 in Jefferson, WI, the son of Carl and Elsie (nee Haines) Schemm. Robert was born on a farm and worked in the dairy industry at Jones Dairy Farm for forty years. Robert served his country in the Army during the Korean War from 1950-1951. In his free time, he loved gardening, watching western movies, and his endearing dogs and cats.   Another interest of his was...

William Allen Sellhausen of Hartford, was born to Eternal Life surrounded by his family, Monday,  June 22, 2020 the age of 72 years. He was born November 15, 1947, the son of William E. and Helen (nee Offenbecher) Sellhausen. He married the love of his life, Christine A. (nee Gudwer). William was a great outdoorsman.  He loved hunting, fishing, black powder rifles, trap shooting and going up north. Trout fishing was a favorite pastime.  He loved his family gatherings! He took...

Theresa Lynn Sturdivant passed away June 18, 2020 at the age of 61. The daughter of George and Eileen Sturdivant. Terry was a quilt maker and loved to knit and crochet, she was an avid writer with one published short story and had finished a novel. She had a BA in Arts in English from UW Milwaukee. She is survived by her mother Eileen Sturdivant, her son Jarrod (Beth) Leitzke and Alex (Heather) Leitzke and her 9 grandchildren. Sister Sandra (Richard) Belyeu brothers Joseph (Vicki),...

Albert C. Soschinske of Hartford, passed away June 14, 2020 at the age of 87 years. He was born August 8, 1932 in Wauwatosa, the son of Daniel and Johanna (nee Neumann) Soschinske.  Albert graduated from Hartford Union High School in 1951. Upon graduation Albert joined the U.S. Marine Corp during the Korean Conflict.  In 1957, Albert married Betty Fritz at Redeemer Lutheran Church.  In January 1969, Albert joined the Hartford Police force. He was a certified Police...

Kathleen “Kathy” Jane Palmer, passed away peacefully, June 7, 2020 at the age of 73 years.  She was born March 5, 1947, daughter of Frank and Dorothy (nee Martin) Palmer, in Milwaukee, WI. Kathy enjoyed traveling and had a love for horses. She was also, a die-hard Packer Fan. Kathy attended many Packer games dating back to when they still played at Milwaukee County Stadium.  When she wasn’t able to go, she enjoyed watching the games on TV with her family. Kathy...

Fr. Francis of Holy Mary O.C.D. passed away June 7, 2020 at the age of 96 years. He was born November 30, 1923 in Columbus, Ohio. He Professed :August 30, 1943, he was Ordained December 14, 1949.  Mass of Resurrections is Tuesday June 16, 2020 at 10AM at the Basilica of  the National Shrine of Mary, Help of Christians at Holy Hill.  Interment is at Carmelite Cemetery at Holy Hill, Hubertus. The Berndt-Ledesma Funeral Home is serving the Carmelite Community. 

Steve G. Wittmann, 61, Accepted the Lord's hand on May 23rd, 2020.  Steve lost his fight with cancer after unforeseen complications.  He was surrounded by family as he answered his call home. Steve was born in Kaukauna on May 17th, 1959 to Delmar Wittmann and Shirley (Mielke) Majeskie. Steve joined the army reserves after high school. In his younger years he enjoyed racing figure eights and his love of hunting and fishing emerged. Steve had many prize trophies including a...

Betty Jane (nee Vielbaum) Disch was called to her Heavenly home, May 4, 2020, at the age of 87 years. She was born on March 21, 1933, daughter of Louis and Dorothy (nee Rowell) Vielbaum. Betty was truly a unique, kind, compassionate and humble woman.  Her faith in God gave her strength living with Altzheimers right up to the end. She loved, loved, LOVED dogs, and was an Animal and Wildlife supporter.  Betty had a passion for flowers. She was a member of the Hartford Garden Club...

Elaine Clara (nee Becker) Hanson passed away peacefully at her home in Jacksonville, IL on Sunday, May 3rd, 2020.  She was born January 15th, 1927 to parents Clara (Prenzlow) and Leonard W. Becker in Juneau, WI.  She married Percival L. Hanson on June 21, 1952 in Richland Center, WI.  He preceded her in death on July 3, 2014. She is survived by her children Heidi Hanson of Columbia, MD, Holly Van Ness of Pekin, IL, Ivy Hanson of Minneapolis, MN and Andrew Hanson of...