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03/14/2026

Paul Weldon

Paul Everett Weldon, age 84 of Montello (White Lake) passed away peacefully Friday, March 13, 2026 at Randolph Health Services. Paul was born in Stevens Point on February 13, 1942 to Ansel and Angie (Petersen) Weldon. After graduating from Amherst High School in 1960, he enlisted into the United States Marine Corp. and proudly served his country for 4 years.

Paul met LuAnn Miller of Ripon and the two married on November 9, 1974 at the Candlelight Chapel in Reno, Nevada. They settled in the heart of the Redwoods in Redway, California for 18 years. Paul had many jobs throughout his working career: he worked as a millwright, sewer and water manager, and following an injury he became a real estate appraiser and lastly working in maintenance for the USDA. Paul retired in 2000.

Paul and LuAnn moved back to Wisconsin in 1993 settling near Lake Wisconsin and in 2004 built their retirement home on White Lake Drive. Everywhere Paul lived he got involved in things he believed in. While in California he volunteered at the local fire department, served on his church board and was a member of the VFW. Most noticeably he was elected Kiwanis Lt. Governor for CA/NV/Hawaii Division for 2 years. In Wisconsin, he was an active member and officer of the Portage Elks Club for several years as well as member and officer of American Legion Post #351 of Montello and the Princeton VFW.

Paul's hobbies consisted of collecting older beer signs, 45 vinyl records, CD's, and buying and repairing older jukeboxes. He was an avid deer hunter, loved to fish, work on and drive his 1950 Mercury, go camping and travel. He went on trips to Alaska, Florida, Hawaii, various cruises and to South Padre Island, Texas. Paul especially liked to volunteer at the Wisconsin Veteran's Home in King. He volunteered for ten years taking veteran's fishing on a pontoon boat, playing cribbage and assisting in bingo games. In Paul's younger years, he loved to dance to Rock & Roll music and sing karaoke.

Paul is survived by his wife of almost 51 years, LuAnn and three children: Lance Weldon of Oregon, Gordon Young of Wautoma and Dawn (Todd) Finley of Ripon as well as grandson, Brandon (Katie) Mueller. He is also survived by great grandchildren: Madison, Maverick, Mackenna Mueller and sister, Linda (Richard) Packer, brother-in-law, Jim Bobbe, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Paul is preceded in death by his parents, sisters: Betty Bobbe, Barbara Pendergrass, Donna Harr, brothers: Louis Weldon, Sidney Weldon, Donald Weldon and nephew, Greg Weldon.

A memorial service for Paul Weldon will be held on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Town of Mecan. Visitation will be held from 9:30 until 10:45 AM at the church. Inurnment with full military honors will follow the service in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to Emmanuel Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 825, Montello, WI 53949.

The Weldon family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to all the staff at Randolph Health Center and St. Croix Hospice for their exceptional care and compassion.

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03/12/2026

Robert Klapper

Robert “Bob” Klapper, of Montello, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at the age of 89 at Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Bob was born on November 25, 1936, in Beaver Dam, the son of Edward and Eleanor (Kurkowski) Klapper. He graduated from Beaver Dam High School and proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1957 to 1959. Bob completed basic training at Fort Carson, Colorado, and wheeled vehicle training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. He was stationed in West Germany during the Berlin Crisis for 18 months.

On November 28, 1959, Bob was united in marriage to Sandra Walters at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Beaver Dam. Together, they were blessed with four children.

Bob began his lifelong love of bowling while setting pins at his parents’ bowling alley, Club 33, in Beaver Dam. He enjoyed camping, fishing, woodworking, and especially singing karaoke. In his early years, Bob worked in the factory. Bob and Sandy later owned and operated Lakeside Bar and Klapper Realty in Montello, each for seven years. In retirement, they enjoyed wintering in Florida for more than 20 years.

Bob is survived by his four children: Dennis (Becky), Debra Buchholz, Daniel (Andrea), and Dina (Nathan) Schultz, all of Montello. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Connor (Emily), Emma (Joe), Matt (Tasha), Michelle, Aaron, Jesse, Tiffany, and Sophie (Spencer); as well as six great-grandchildren: Deacon, Lennon, Dekker, Charlotte, Avery, and Daisy. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Sandra, in 2022; grandson, Sean Klapper; son-in-law, Darrell Buchholz; his brother, Duane Klapper, and sisters: Alice Imme and Joyce Hagen.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Robert Klapper will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 11:00 AM at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Montello. Visitation will be held from 9:00 until 10:45 AM at the church. Father Savio Yerasani will preside and burial with full military honors will follow at Montello City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Robert’s name may be directed to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Montello or Budda Box of Marquette County.

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03/11/2026

03/07/2026

Milo Petrick

Milo Walter Petrick, age 85 of Montello passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026 at the Montello Care Center. Milo was born on November 18, 1940 the son of Walter and Minnie (Semrau) Petrick on the family farm known as Shady Lawn Farm in the Town of Shields, Marquette County. He attended Mecan Grade School and later Montello High School. On June 27, 1959, he was united in marriage to Barbara Ellen Tetzlaff at the Lutheran Church in Germania.

Growing up on the farm, Milo worked side by side with his father. Milo became very mechanically inclined. He was always busy fixing something even at the Montello Care Center. He fixed thing so well, that maintenance couldn’t put it back together.

While farming, Milo was also a milk can hauler for Shields Creamery and had a can route for Milo Swanke. Years later, he worked for Lewiston Corp. of Wisconsin Dells for 21 years. Years later, Milo worked back on the Swanke Farm fixing everything in site and doing what he loved best, farming the land. After retirement, he enjoyed working on small engines. He could be heard telling the neighbors how to fix their mowers.

Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Barbara and two daughters: Sheree Zimmerman of Princeton and Debbie Hackbart of Montello. He is also survived by grandchildren: Jeremy (Rachael) Zimmerman, Stacy (friend, Brad) Myers, Crystal (Rachel) Souzek and Ryan (Danielle) Hackbart and as well as great-grandchildren: Caden, Finn, Gunnar, Avery, Ava and Gavin along with sister-in-law, Bonnie Nelson.

Milo is preceded in death by his parents, in-laws: Walter and Laura Tetzlaff, cousin, Orlo Swanke and several aunts and uncles.

A funeral service for Milo Petrick will be held on Friday, March 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Emmanuel (Big Mecan) Lutheran Church, Montello. Visitation will be held from 9:30 until 10:45 AM at the church. Burial will follow at Montello Eastside Cemetery.

The family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Montello Care Center and St. Croix Hospice of Baraboo. Your patience and kindness brought dignity to Milo’s final days.

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03/04/2026

Gloria Tucker

Gloria Grace Tucker, age 78 of Montello passed away Monday, March 2, 2026 at Randolph Health Services. Gloria was born in Chicago on April 15, 1947 to Floyd Gibbens and Wilma (Ward) Krueger. She was raised in Montello and was united in marriage at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Montello on October 5, 1968 to Billy Tucker. Gloria and Billy lived in the Milwaukee area while raising their family and came back to Montello in 1999.

Gloria volunteered at a resale store in South Milwaukee and while in Montello served as a member of the Ladies Aid at St. John’s. She was a dog lover and enjoyed camping as well as traveling.

Gloria is survived by her husband of 57 years, Billy, her daughter, Kimberly (Bradley) Mengel and her grandson, Kyle. She is also survived by her brother, Dean (Peg) Krueger, extended family and special friends.

Gloria is preceded in death by both her parents and her step-father, Herbert Krueger.

A memorial service for Gloria Tucker will be held on Wednesday, April 15th, 2026 at 11:00 AM at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Montello. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until the hour of service. Inurnment will follow at Eastside Cemetery, Montello.

The family would like to thank the staff at Randolph Health Services for the care and compassion they showed to Gloria.

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03/04/2026

James Matt

James “Jim” I. Matt, age 92, of Oxford, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026 at his home. Jim was born in Milwaukee on September 17, 1933 to John and Loretta (Roller) Matt. He was raised in Milwaukee and graduated Pius High School in 1953. Jim entered the Navy and later joined the United States Air Force where he proudly served his country for 21 years. He married Auguste Jordan in Wiesbaden, Germany on March 23, 1957 and together they were blessed with three children.

Jim and Auguste moved many times following Jim’s military career. They returned to Milwaukee in 1975 and relocated to Oxford in 1990. Jim was an avid photographer, fisherman and woodworker; also he enjoyed working with computers. Jim will be remembered for his love of music.

Jim is survived by his wife, Auguste, of almost 69 years and three children: Elizabeth Strickland of Packwaukee, James Jr. (Christine) of Rhinelander, and John of Las Vegas, NV. He is also survived by three grandchildren: Elizabeth (Zane), Sarah (Adrian) and Andrew (Rachel) as well as three great-grandchildren: Mea, Riley, and Nova. Jim is further survived by his sisters-in-law: Shirley Matt and Sharon Bayless.

Jim is preceded in death by his parents and his siblings: John (Jane), Betty (Robert) Kaiser, Thomas, Robert (Ginney) and Richard.

Jim will be laid to rest with private services and full military honors are Oak Hill Cemetery, Town of Packwaukee.

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03/02/2026

Lynnette VanBeckum

Lynnette Marie VanBeckum, age 68 of Oxford passed away peacefully Sunday, March 1, 2026 at her home with her husband by her side. Lynnette was born in Kenosha on September 6, 1957 to Calvin and Geraldine (Foreman) Kersten. Lynnette was a very private and unassuming woman, whose inner strength exceeded even her own expectations. She was unwaveringly loyal to her husband, and eternally proud of her son. Married to Donald for over 43 years, their marriage endured through the best and worst that life had to offer.

Lynnette is survived by her husband, Donald, son, Justin and niece, Jamie. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her brother, Randall Kersten, her cousin, Kathy Meronek and Michael Ausloos.

Lynnette will always be deeply loved by all her knew her.

A memorial service for Lynnette VanBeckum will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Crawford Funeral Home in Oxford. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the hour of service.

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03/01/2026

Zelma Pein

Zelma F. Pein, age 88, of Montello passed away peacefully Monday, February 23, 2026 at Martha’s in Princeton. Zelma was born on May 2, 1937 in Vandalia, Illinois to Wilbur and Ellen (Kuhns) Lahey. She was raised in the Effingham, IL area and graduated from Yorkville High School. Zelma married Fred Pein on November 3, 1979 and they lived in the Packwaukee area for many years and ultimately settled in Montello. Fred preceded Zelma in death on November 23, 2002. She enjoyed crafts, scouting out garage sales, fishing, caring for her cats and doing volunteer work.

Zelma is survived by one son, Lee (Gloria) Larson of Berlin, one grandson, Matthew Larson, and three sisters, Ella (Bob) Gottlieb of Morton, IL, Vivian Gordon of Brandon, MS and Nancy (Rob) Raether of Deerfield. She is also survived by a brother, James Lahey of Montgomery, IL as well as many nieces and nephews.

Zelma is preceded in death by her parents, husband and one brother, Robert Lahey.

Zelma will be laid to rest at Underhill Cemetery, Town of Packwaukee with private services.

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02/27/2026

Judithe Dykstra

Judithe “Judy” Anne Dykstra, age 76 of Westfield passed away peacefully Monday, February 23, 2026 at the Montello Care Center with her husband by her side. Judy was born in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin on February 10, 1950 to James and Betty (Kemp) Young. She married Daniel Dykstra on September 23, 1979 in Brookfield. Together they resided in Saukville for many years and then recently relocated to Westfield.

Judy is survived by her husband, Dan and several other extended family members. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, James.

Honoring Judy’s wishes, no services will be held.

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02/17/2026

Louise Cebery

Louise Ann Cebery, age 61 of Westfield passed away Monday, February 16, 2026 at her home. Louise was born in Berlin to Lester and Lucille (Peterson) Blackburn on March 5, 1964. She was raised in the Berlin and Kingston areas and attended Markesan Schools. Louise was united in marriage to Thomas Cebery at St. Mary Catholic Church in Kingston on November 15, 1980 and together they were blessed with two children. They lived near Fort McCoy while Tom served in the military for many years until relocating to rural Westfield in 2022.

Louise enjoyed being outside, always looking after the many animals she was raising and always looked forward to her next chance to go fishing. She worked alongside Tom on many projects and was always there to support her grandchildren at their events.

Louise is survived by her husband of 45 years, Thomas and two children: Kelly (Christopher) Slayton of Farmville, Virginia and John (ReNee) of Montello. She is also survived by four very special grandchildren: Melanie, Russell, Josh and Dakota as well as three siblings: Jean (Mark) Volek, Chester (Donna) Blackburn and Mary Jones. Louise is further survived by many nieces, nephews and other extended family members.

Louise is preceded in death by her parents and siblings: David Bei, Christopher Bei, Joseph Seigel, and infant Elizabeth.

A Celebration of Louise’s Life will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 12:00 until 4:00 PM at the Dalton Town Hall.

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02/16/2026

Richard Bruenning

Richard “Dick” Carl Bruenning, age 88 of Oxford (formerly of Kenosha) passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at SSM St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. Dick was born in Kenosha on January 10, 1938 to Carl and Verna (Beattie) Bruenning and he graduated from Wilmot High School in 1957. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army from 1961 until 1967. Dick was united in marriage to Sharon Petritis on July 15, 1967 at Holy Name Catholic Church in Wilmot. Together they lived in Kenosha for many years before relocating to Oxford in 2002.

Dick was employed at American Motors/Chrysler for 41 years and a proud member of Local 72. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed working outside. Dick and Sharon spent many days traveling and made to almost all 50 states. He will be remembered for his big heart and sense of humor.

Dick is survived by his wife of 58 years, Sharon and siblings: Gladys (Dick) Sheen and Dennis Bruenning along with Shannon (Nicholas) Hilbert and Tommy Ott who are like children to Dick and Sharon. He is also survived by many extended family members.

Dick is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Jim (Mary Lou) and sister-in-law, Pat Bruenning.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial for Richard Bruenning will be held on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Montello. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until the hour of service. Father Savio Yerasani will preside and Dick will be inurned at Salem Mounds Cemetery in Kenosha at a later date.

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02/05/2026

Kenda Gonzalez

Kenda Kay Gonzalez, age 55 of Montello passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at her home. Kenda was born in Madison to Richard and Florence (Tolley) Kane on October 25, 1970. She was raised in Iowa and relocated to Madison where she graduated from Madison East High School. Kenda raised her 3 sons and was later united in marriage to Roberto Gonzalez on July 25, 2009 in Montello. She enjoyed camping at Boulder Lake, crafting and spoiling her grandchildren. She will be remembered for her sense of humor, thoughtfulness and generosity.

Kenda leaves behind her husband of 15 years, Roberto and three sons: Andy (fiancé, Harley Tellekson) Ley of Westfield, Kyle (Jammie) Ley of Madison and Blake (fiancé, Cecilia) Weikel of Black River Falls as well as ten grandchildren. She is also survived by siblings: Lorraine Kane, Scott Kane, Julie Walker, Brad Kane, Curt Kane and Susan Cascio, mother-in-law, Maria Gonzalez along with many extended family members.

Kenda is preceded in death by her parents, sister, Sandy Tolley, brother-in-law, Jesus Gonzalez, father-in-law, Jose Gonzalez and cherished fur baby, Zoey.

Private services for Kenda will be held at a later date.

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