Arthur O. Mittelstadt of Juneau passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021 at the age of 80 years. He was born February 28, 1941 in Hartford, WI, the son of Milton and Venzina (nee Callies) Mittelstadt. In 1959, Art graduated from Hartford High School. He proudly served his country in the U. S. Army. Art owned and operated a cattle breeding business for 30 years, along with farming 160 acres in the Juneau area, while first tending to his family, serving his church, and above all trusting that his sins were completely forgiven by the Savior Jesus Christ. His Christian faith, and his family, were the most important parts of his life. Art was baptized, confirmed, and married at Peace Lutheran...

Arthur O. Mittelstadt of Juneau passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021 at the age of 80 years. He was born February 28, 1941 in Hartford, WI, the son of Milton and Venzina (nee Callies) Mittelstadt. In 1959, Art graduated from Hartford High School. He proudly served his country in the U. S. Army. Art owned and operated a cattle breeding business for 30 years, along with farming 160 acres in the Juneau area, while first tending to his family, serving his church, and above all trusting that his sins were completely forgiven by the Savior Jesus Christ. His Christian faith, and his family, were the most important parts of his life. Art was baptized, confirmed, and married at Peace Lutheran...

David N. Nehls passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021 at the age of 83 years. He was born on November 25, 1937 in Hustisford, the son of Norman and Nina (nee Holtz) Nehls. He was united in marriage to Ruth Reichow on May 16, 1959 at St, Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church in Neosho. David served his country in the U.S. Navy and farmed for more than 40 years in the Hustisford area. His was a life of service. He served the Town of Hustisford for a total of 22 years, as a Supervisor and later as the Town Chairman. He was involved in the naming of the Hustisford Community Library, and was a member of the Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church School Board. David served on the River Valley Coop Board in...

David N. Nehls passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021 at the age of 83 years. He was born on November 25, 1937 in Hustisford, the son of Norman and Nina (nee Holtz) Nehls. He was united in marriage to Ruth Reichow on May 16, 1959 at St, Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church in Neosho. David served his country in the U.S. Navy and farmed for more than 40 years in the Hustisford area. His was a life of service. He served the Town of Hustisford for a total of 22 years, as a Supervisor and later as the Town Chairman. He was involved in the naming of the Hustisford Community Library, and was a member of the Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church School Board. David served on the River Valley Coop Board in...

Robert E. "Butch" Key, of Hustisford, passed away Friday, March 26, 2021 at the age of 62 years. He was born June 5, 1958 in Hartford, WI, the son of Robert H. and Dorothy (nee Grinwald) Key. Butch proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy, for 4 years on the USS Butte, completing 3 cruises across the Mediterranean. He continued to live a life of service upon his return home, joining the communities of Hustisford and Iron Ridge on the Fire Department for 25 years, and the EMS for over 20 years. Butch enjoyed riding motorcycles his entire life. As a young man, Butch worked on the family farm, and also helped other local farmers for many years. Even as a boy, Butch's inquisitive mind...

Sharon Cheri Kane (nee Stephan) of Juneau, passed away, Friday, March 19, 2021, at the age of 73 years. She was born February 16, 1948, in Milwaukee, WI. The daughter of Fred and Elizabeth (nee Forster) Stephan. Sharon was a tavern owner along with her husband for many years. New Lamp Inn was their tavern on 84th and Lisbon. After moving to Beaver Dam, she became a volunteer at the Beaver Dam Senior Center. She would help anyone who would ask for help. She had a big heart of gold. Her Grandkids were here pride and joy. She lived fully, laughed often and loved completely. She is survived by her Daughter, Tabatha Ann (Darren) Kane, her Grandchildren Coty (Angelica) Kane, Ashley Ann...

Sharon Cheri Kane (nee Stephan) of Juneau, passed away, Friday, March 19, 2021, at the age of 73 years. She was born February 16, 1948, in Milwaukee, WI. The daughter of Fred and Elizabeth (nee Forster) Stephan. Sharon was a tavern owner along with her husband for many years. New Lamp Inn was their tavern on 84th and Lisbon. After moving to Beaver Dam, she became a volunteer at the Beaver Dam Senior Center. She would help anyone who would ask for help. She had a big heart of gold. Her Grandkids were here pride and joy. She lived fully, laughed often and loved completely. She is survived by her Daughter, Tabatha Ann (Darren) Kane, her Grandchildren Coty (Angelica) Kane, Ashley Ann...

Elisabeth Ellen "Beth" Brugger, 78, of Hustisford, passed away on March 9, 2021. Beth was born to Laurie and Ruth (nee Jacobson) Peterson in Iola, WI on August 7, 1942. She grew up in Wittenberg, WI until high school when her father's career required the family to move to other areas around the state. She graduated from Lake Mills High School. She attended UW Madison and graduated with a degree in education from UW Whitewater. The majority of her more than 30-year career was dedicated to teaching kindergarten at Rossman Elementary School in Hartford, WI. Beth was a beloved mother, Granny, and friend to many. She was kind and compassionate and cared deeply about others. She was...

Elisabeth Ellen "Beth" Brugger, 78, of Hustisford, passed away on March 9, 2021. Beth was born to Laurie and Ruth (nee Jacobson) Peterson in Iola, WI on August 7, 1942. She grew up in Wittenberg, WI until high school when her father's career required the family to move to other areas around the state. She graduated from Lake Mills High School. She attended UW Madison and graduated with a degree in education from UW Whitewater. The majority of her more than 30-year career was dedicated to teaching kindergarten at Rossman Elementary School in Hartford, WI. Beth was a beloved mother, Granny, and friend to many. She was kind and compassionate and cared deeply about others. She was...

Scott Edan Hefti passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021 at the age of 66. He was born in Chickasha, OK, the son of Martha (Toothaker) and John Hefti. He began his young life in Cleveland, Oh, New Haven, CT, and New York City. His family finally settled in the Pasadena, CA area. In 1973 he moved to Wisconsin where he received his BFA in Sculpture from UW-Milwaukee. He was exceptionally skilled and spent his life drawing and painting landscapes, cityscapes and people scapes and was represented by The Bill DeLind Gallery, Sally Stevens Ltd and the Katie Gingrass Gallery. In later years he started plein air painting and received numerous grand prizes from area competitions. He is survived by...

Joyce Jean Mittelstadt (nee Redlin) of Hartford passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021 at the age of 94 years. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Floyd, in June 2006, and her brother Wilbur Redlin. She is survived by her son Gary (Maria) Mittelstadt of Stevensville, Montana, her daughter JoAnn Kieckhaefer Green Lake, Wisconsin, her grandchildren Anna (Brian) Greenman of Hartford, Rachel (Zac) Telschow of Savannah, Georgia, and David Kieckhaefer of Hartford, Zack Mittelstadt, Adam (Stephanie) Mittelstadt, her great-grandchildren Levi, Judah, Thea, and Evelyn Greenman, Brantley and Connor Mittelstadt and baby Mittelstadt due in August 2021, her sister-in-law Ruth...

Joyce Jean Mittelstadt (nee Redlin) of Hartford passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021 at the age of 94 years. She was born in the Town of Rubicon on September 3, 1926, the daughter of Arnold and Florence (nee Lepien) Redlin. On October 26, 1946 she married Floyd Mittelstadt at Peace Lutheran Church, Hartford, Wisconsin. Joyce graduated from Hartford High School in 1944. She worked at the West Bend Company in Hartford for 12 years, and at the Berndt Funeral Home - Hartford, Hustisford, and Juneau for 21 years. She enjoyed music, dancing, fishing, cards, watching all the sports and Nascar on TV, and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In 1985 Joyce and Floyd moved to their home...

Ralph E. Millikin of Neosho, WI passed away Sunday January 24, 2021 at the age of 80 surrounded by his family. He was born in the Town of Maplehurst in Taylor County, Wisconsin on May 7, 1940 to George and Mathilda (Taylor) Millikin. Ralph worked in construction his entire life. He was a mason and a builder and started his own business in 1988. Ralph enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family and friends at his cabin in Perkinstown, WI. He treasured his time spent sharing stories with his 3 grandchildren. Ralph is survived by his wife of 60 years Shirley (nee Schwarz), his daughter Audrey of Iron Ridge, son his Gary (Juli) of Iron Ridge, his 3 grandchildren Ryan, Kayla and Tyler. He is...

Margaret Shirley Strysick of Hustisford, passed away on Saturday, January 16 at Clearview Nursing Home and Rehabilitation at the age of 95 years. Shirley was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 29, 1925 to Jim and Alice Stickel. She graduated from high school and then attended St. Ann's Nursing School in Chicago. Shirley married Gerald Strysick on August 3, 1951. In 1958 the family moved to Hustisford as they purchased Hustisford Lumber and Supply. Shirley's nursing career included various nursing positions along with 20 plus years at Clearview Nursing Home. Shirley was always interested in education with returning to college as an adult student and being a school board member for 30 plus...

Margaret Shirley Strysick of Hustisford, passed away on Saturday, January 16 at Clearview Nursing Home and Rehabilitation at the age of 95 years. Shirley was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 29, 1925 to Jim and Alice Stickel. She graduated from high school and then attended St. Ann's Nursing School in Chicago. Shirley married Gerald Strysick on August 3, 1951. In 1958 the family moved to Hustisford as they purchased Hustisford Lumber and Supply. Shirley's nursing career included various nursing positions along with 20 plus years at Clearview Nursing Home. Shirley was always interested in education with returning to college as an adult student and being a school board member for 30 plus...

Margaret Shirley Strysick of Hustisford, passed away on Saturday, January 16 at Clearview Nursing Home and Rehabilitation at the age of 95 years. Shirley was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 29, 1925 to Jim and Alice Stickel. She graduated from high school and then attended St. Ann's Nursing School in Chicago. Shirley married Gerald Strysick on August 3, 1951. In 1958 the family moved to Hustisford as they purchased Hustisford Lumber and Supply. Shirley's nursing career included various nursing positions along with 20 plus years at Clearview Nursing Home. Shirley was always interested in education with returning to college as an adult student and being a school board member for 30 plus...

Virginia E. Fehring was reunited with her dear husband, Arthur, on Friday, January 15, 2021 at the age of 94 years. She was born October 4, 1926, the daughter of Bruno and Irene (Elsinger) Ziegelbauer. She married the love of her life, Arthur Fehring, May 10, 1949. They started their life together on the family farm and continued there for the next 70 years together side-by- side. When sweet corn season came around, you would see her with the grandchildren by her side, selling sweet corn at the farm. She always had a compassionate ear for everyone and would always send thoughtful messages to let others know she was thinking of them. She was a devout Catholic, praying her rosary every day and...

Carol M. Miller of Waukesha, passed away peacefully, January 11, 2021, at the age of 88 years. She was born June 1, 1932, daughter of Edwin and Gertrude (Nee Stanek) Honeyager. In 1950 she graduated from Waukesha High School. Carol was a pre-school teacher at a Waukesha grade school for many years until her health began to fail. Carol lived most of her life in the Waukesha area. She loved animals and had many during her lifetime. She is survived by her son, John (Jenny) Miller, daughter Jan Miller, and a brother Ron (Nancy) Honeyager. She is also survived by a niece Vicky (Don) Clutterbuck, her nephew Kevin (Brenda) Honeyager and other great nieces, nephews, and friends. She was...

Thomas L. Guttmann "Leo" of Oak Grove passed away surrounded by his loving family, Wednesday Deceber30, 2020 at the age of 78 years. He was born May 13, 1942 in Port Washington the son of Andrew and Elsie (nee Hoffmann) Guttmann. Leo was a dairy farmer all his life. He started farming with his grandfather in Grafton. He married Linda Harth July 4, 1970. He purchased a livestock trucking business, and purchase the family farm in Black Creek. He moved to the Juneau area and farmed with Dorothy and Roger Fredrick which he farmed for 30 years until he became sick with cancer in 2009. Leo loved to collect antique John Deere trackers. He was a member of Dodge County Antique Power...

Betty Ann Hackbarth went home with her Heavenly Savior at the age of 91 years on December 27, 2020. She was the daughter of Ernst H. and Cora M. (nee Seifert) Zilisch, born on April 3, 1929, in Hustisford. After attending high school, she went to Wayland Academy. On October 7, 1950, she married the love of her life, Everett R. Hackbarth. They raised 2 children, Susan and Mitchell. Betty Ann was a wife and mother first, but also worked part-time for over 30 years for the US Postal Service in Hustisford, WI. Betty Ann enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, playing cards and socializing. She was very opinionated, feisty and most importantly she loved Jesus and attended church regularly. She...

Fr. Reginald Thomas Foster, OCD, 81, member of the Washington Province of Discalced Carmelite Friars and papal Latinist for four popes, died shortly after midnight on Christmas, December 25, at St Anne's Home in Milwaukee. Fr. Reginald was preceded in death by his parents Gordon and Margaret (Fleischmann) Foster of Milwaukee and by his brother John and his sister Susan (Wolf). He is survived by his nephews Thomas Strobel, Simon Wolf, and Jude Wolf and by many grandnephews and grandnieces, and by the Discalced Carmelite Friars with whom he lived and served for more than 62 years (more than 46 of those years studying or working in Rome). Fr. Reginald attended St. Francis Minor Seminary in...