All Obituaries

Mason City, IL/ Brodhead – James Francis Krueger, age 77, passed away on June 2, 2020 while at the Mason City Nursing Home in Mason City, Illinois. James was born on November 16, 1942 in Janesville, WI the son of Wilbur and Barbara (Diedrich) Krueger and raised by Fr. William Edward Krueger. He married Shirley Keehn on September 8, 1973 at the Janesville Bible Temple Church. James retired after many years as a foreman in the public works department for the City of Springfield...

Brodhead – John Arthur Rosheisen, age 74, passed away on June 1, 2020 at the Woods Crossing Nursing Home in Brodhead due to Parkinson's Disease. John was born on July 27, 1945 in Monroe, the son of Lawrence and Helen (Gill) Rosheisen.  He married Kristine Bonlie at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Brodhead on September 10, 1966. John was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Brodhead.  John belonged to a card club for many years and enjoyed going on trips...

Brodhead - Devin Quade Manley, age 23, of Brodhead, Wisconsin passed away on May 30, 2020 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Devin was born on November 5, 1996 in Janesville, Wisconsin to Michael and Tamara (Fuchs) Manley. Devin attended Brodhead schools until his junior year. He graduated from McFarland High School in 2015 with high honors. Growing up Devin was active in baseball, football, and wrestling. Devin was gifted with amazing agility, which led to riding a bike...

Madison/Brodhead – Richard J. Becker, age 61, passed away on May 27, 2020 at Agrace Hospice Center in Fitchburg after fighting a courageous 4 year battle of liver and lung cancer. Richard was born on January 5, 1959 in Monroe, Wisconsin to Robert and Mildred (Grenzow) Becker.  He graduated from Brodhead High School in 1977. He loved all things nature.  He grew beautiful flowers in his garden and loved to take his camera and take pictures of eagles and other birds and...

Brodhead – Janet Louise Zettle, age 85, passed away on May 25, 2020 while at the Monroe Hospital in Monroe, WI. Janet was born on August 3, 1934 in Monroe, the daughter of C.W. (Margaret Anna Schneider) Friedly.  Janet farmed for many years on their Teneyck Road farm before the kids took over in her retirement.  Janet was a member of the FFA alumni association of Brodhead, she was the head of the resident association while at Pleasant View Nursing Home and she enjoyed...

Brodhead – Charlene Strommen, age 81, passed away on May 19, 2020 while at the Woods Crossing Nursing Home in Brodhead. Charlene was born on July 17, 1938 on the family farm in Spring Grove Township to Fred and Sylvia (Malcook) Lentz.  She married Trygve Strommen on August 19, 1956.  Trygve preceded her in death on May 2, 2016. Charlene farmed with her husband in Spring Grove Township.  She enjoyed the outdoors and loved to plants flowers and tend to her garden. ...

Durand, IL – Arlene N. Steward, age 90, of Durand, IL passed away in her home on Sunday, May 17, 2020.  She was born on July 18, 1929 in Durand Township to Oscar and Belle (Glaim) Fosler.  Arlene graduated from Durand High School in 1947.  She married William J. Steward on August 14, 1949.  During her life she was employed by Durand Café and Beloit Daily News before finally retiring from Barber-Colman in Rockford, IL. She was a member of the Durand American...

Davis, IL - Bernard Jacob Figi passed on May 12, 2020.  He was born July 14, 1922 in Monroe, Wisconsin the son of Carl and Mabel Figi.  He graduated from Juda, Wisconsin High School and was a fast pitch and softball pitcher for many local teams.  He was a Renk Seed dealer for 20 years, served on the Juda, Wisconsin and Durand, Illinois school boards, was a member of Davis Fire Department for 25 years and volunteer member of Tri District Ambulance, was President of Stephenson...

Madison, WI – Jeremy John Beckerdite passed away unexpectedly on May 12, 2020.  Jeremy passed away peacefully at his father’s home.  He was born on June 6, 1983 in Madison, Wisconsin the son of John Beckerdite and Linda Stephenson.  He graduated from North Saint Paul High School. Jeremy was an old soul and enjoyed bringing peace and happiness to everyone he knew.  Jeremy had a contagious laugh and smile that would brighten a room.  He enjoyed music,...

Brodhead – Betty Lou Milks (McMurray), age 88, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on May 3, 2020 at the Woods Crossing Nursing Home in Brodhead. Betty was born on June 26, 1931 in DuQuoin, IL  the daughter of a coal miner, Louie and Goldie (Gross)  McMurray. Betty graduated from DuQuoin High School in 1949. She moved to live with her brothers in Freeport and later graduated from nursing school in Freeport in 1953. There she met her best friend Sharon and Curt...