All Obituaries

DuWayne R. Margelofsky, age 75, of Juneau passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 17th, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Wayne was born in Oconomowoc on March 24, 1946, the son of Robert and Gladys (nee Cramlet) Margelofsky.  Wayne grew up on a farm near Hustisford.  Later he occasionally tended bar at his parent’s tavern, Mockingbird Hill, where he met the love of his life.  On July 24, 1971 he was united in marriage to Sandra Folyer of Juneau at St....

Amelia Ivy-Sage Holdmann was born August 4, 2021 and passed away October 16, 2021. Amelia was the daughter of Walter and Rebecca Holdmann of Burlington, WI. She was the answer to their prayers, especially her big sister, who prayed every night for a baby sister. During her brief visit on earth, she enjoyed watching her big brother and sister play, cuddling with her soft toys and being held close by her parents and grandparents. She was loved and adored by all who met her and she will be...

Perry P. Barr. 63. Hartford passed away October 8, 2021, under the care of Kathy Hospice in West Bend.  He was born on March 17, 1958, in Moline IL. to the late Kenneth and Betty (Wilkinson) Barr. He was a graduate of Lutheran Hospital School of Radiologic Technologists.  He was a dedicated Radiology Technician who would go the extra mile to take care of his patients.  His career took him to many special places like New York, Wyoming, Texas, Arizona, and Wisconsin, where...

Norman W. Akin, of Hartford, passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at the age of 94 years.  He was born February 15, 1927 in Milwaukee, the son of James and Pauline (nee Brabender) Paige. He served his country in the US Army as a 2nd Lieutenant in WWII and the Korean Conflict. He taught Mathematics, Calculus, and Physics for 28 years at Custer and Vincent High Schools. Norman is survived by his loving children, Jessie (John) Vettel, Jan Riofrio, Mark (Eryn) Paige, and Calvin (Sara)...

    Kenneth K. Port passed away September 25, 2021, at the age of 97, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 2, 1924, son of Frederick and Frieda (Nee Kasper) Port. Kenneth served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII, was proud of his Masonic Service achieving his 32 Degree as a Master Mason.  He was also an attorney for 50 years and a Municipal Judge in Brookfield, WI. Kenneth is survived by his wife Irma (Nee Voigt) Port, his daughter Alicia...

Theodore J. Genger (Ted) of Hartford passed away suddenly at the age of 67, September 8, 2021 at Marvin’s Manor in Horicon, WI.  He was born September 3, 1954 the son of Harold and Verna  (Nee Bleifuss) Genger.  He helped his parents on the family farm, enjoying driving his tractors.  He was a life time member at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church in Huilsburg. Ted is survived by his sister-in-law Theresa Genger, his nephews Bryan (finance Tammy) Genger, Keith, Tony...

Ruth Jansen, a longtime Hartford resident, passed to her heavenly home on September 8, 2021 just shy of her 94th birthday. She was born September 14, 1927, daughter of Raphael and Lillian (nee Schultz) Klinger.  After graduating from Hartford School Systems, she began working at the West Bend Aluminum Co. and Chrysler Outboard.  After 38 years of service, she retired at the age of 55 and then worked at Heide’s Gift Shop for ten years.  She married Charles Jansen in 1948...

Mae Fannie Bleifuss, of Juneau, entered into eternal life at the age of 98 years, on September 6, 2021.  She was born July 27, 1923, daughter of Henry A. and Elizabeth (nee Buss) Steffen. Mae graduated in 1940 from Juneau High School.  She married Hans Bleifuss, on November 11, 1942 at Zion Lutheran church, Clyman WI. Mae enjoyed homemaking but also was very much a people person.  She enjoyed clerking at the Juneau Variety store; and prior to retirement, worked as a program...

Raymond J. Margraf passed away September 2, 2021 at the age of 85. He was born September 8, 1935, son of Charles & Rachel (Stuesser) Margraf. He loved fishing and was an avid outdoorsman & hunter. He shared his love of fishing with his grandchildren and many family and friends throughout the years. He was a proud Marine and served in the Korean war. He is survived by his wife Janet, & children, Ray (Sue) Margraf, Betty (David) Reals, Steven Margraf & Jennifer (Elly)...

Elaine Amy Gerth of Iron Ridge, passed away at the age of 84, on September 2, 2021.  She was born December 31, 1936, in Hartford, daughter of George and Amy (nee Wuesthoff ) Wegener.  She married Gene Gerth, May 22, 1957. Early on in their marriage, she helped Gene on the farm. She made many friends when she worked at ER Wagner, in Hustisford, and for a short time she managed K-Mart in Hartford. Her true calling was to minister her faith at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in...