All Obituaries

Brodhead - Austin Richard Hauser, age 40, passed away unexpectedly while at his home in Brodhead. Celebration of life services are pending with a full obituary to appear in the future.       The DL Newcomer Funeral Home is assisting the family in Brodhead.

Brodhead – Betty Jean Wendlandt Betty Wendlandt, age 94 was born on September 14, 1925 in Brodhead the daughter of John and Jennie (Hanson) Knudson.  She married Marvin Wendlandt on April 20, 1946.  He preceded her in death in March of 1987. Betty and her husband purchased Engles grocery and meat market in 1961 until 1978.  Betty cooked at the Harris House then worked for 25 years at the Swiss Colony before retiring in 2004. Betty is survived by three sons, Charles...

Maxine (Sweet) Lohmeier 1929 – 2019 Davis – Maxine R. Lohmeier, age 90 ½, of Davis, IL, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, at Woods Crossing, Brodhead, WI, surrounded by loved ones, following a short illness. Maxine was born on April 1, 1929 in rural Durand, IL, the daughter of Truman J. and Marie (Egan) Sweet. She grew up in Durand and spent her married life in rural Davis. Maxine graduated from Durand High School...

Rock City, IL – Joanne Elaine Meinert, age 78, passed away on October 30, 2019 while at her home surrounded by her family. Joanne was born on February 25, 1941 in Rock Run Township to Henry and Iris (Fisher) Schlueter.  She married Richard Meinert on October 2, 1960 at St. Paul Church of Epleyanna in Davis. Joanne was confirmed at St. Paul in 1953 as well was a lifelong member of St. Paul Church of Epleyanna, where she taught bible school, Sunday school and Awana for many years...

      Harold “Bud” Sedgwick, age 91, of Brodhead, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2019, at Mercy Hospital, Janesville, WI.  He was born on September 24, 1928 in Leadmine, WI, the son of Russel and Edith (Cook) Sedgwick-Wickler.  He married Helen (Hafen) Hofmeister on March 12, 1966 in Rockton, IL      Bud graduated from Shullsburg High School and attended the U.W. Platteville.  He served in the U.S. Army in Germany.  Bud had...

Janesville, WI – Larry J. Alf, age 58 of Beloit, WI died on Monday, October 28, 2019 at the home of friends while surrounded by his family. Larry was born on August 16, 1961, the son of Phillip and Rosemarie (McKillips) Alf.  Larry liked making people smile and enjoyed sharing jokes. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed nature.  In his job, he travelled the world making friends in many countries.  He created a home for himself in North Carolina in the last 5...

Brodhead – Sandra Elsner, age 69, passed away unexpectedly on October 28, 2019 at the Mercy Janesville Hospital. Sandra was born on December 14, 1949 in Stoughton, WI the daughter of Kenneth and Frances (Nettum) Fuller.  She married David Elsner on May 8, 1971. Sandra received her CNA license when she was younger and later stayed at home to take care of her family and children.  She loved watching the kids and all of her grandchildren and especially teaching the...

Edgerton – John Allen Newcomer, age 59, died on October 25, 2019 at Mercy Hospital in Janesville. John was born on July 24, 1960 in Edgerton, the son of Donald and Barbara (Marsden) Newcomer. John worked for over 25 years at Woodbridge Corporation and was an avid Green Bay Packers fan.  Many people may remember John as he rode his 5 foot unicycle in many parades over the years and he also enjoyed riding his motorized bicycle. John is survived by his father, Donald (Dee)...

Brodhead – Ferdinand “Fred” Kuss, age 86, passed away on October 15, 2019 while at his home. Fred was born on December 7, 1932 in Milwaukee, WI, the son of Ferdinand and Frances (Beck) Kuss. He married Darlene Joyner on June 30, 1962 in Milwaukee and enjoyed over 57 years of marriage together. Fred enjoyed fishing and hunting in his younger years and fixing and tinkering with things while in his workshop.  But he especially enjoyed spending time with his family and...

Brodhead – James Messel, age 74, died on September 21, 2019 while at the Mercy Hospital in Janesville. James was born on January 11, 1945 in Chicago, IL, the son of Walter and Helen (Koblick) Messel. James enjoyed hunting and fishing and loved animals.  He was a member of the Brodhead American Legion and James served his country in the US Navy during the Cuban Missile Crisis and was very proud of his service time.  Before retirement, James worked in the bakery at Swiss...