Jeanne Marie Gant, 95, Singer, Knitter and Lifelong Learner

A 1948 New Glarus High School graduate, longtime church musician, choir director, knitting instructor and devoted reader, Jeanne Marie Gant filled her 95 years with music, creativity, learning, Norwegian heritage and a deep love of family.

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Jeanne Marie Gant, 95, Singer, Knitter and Lifelong Learner

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June Strahm, Devoted to Family and New Glarus Community, Dies at 79
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June Strahm, Devoted to Family and New Glarus Community, Dies at 79

A lifelong New Glarus resident, Strahm worked for the State of Wisconsin and several local businesses, volunteered with 4-H and Girl Scouts, taught Sunday school and devoted much of her life to her family, especially her grandchildren.

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Roger Kalscheur, Railroad Inspector and Devoted Grandfather, Dies at 72
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Roger Kalscheur, Railroad Inspector and Devoted Grandfather, Dies at 72

Known as “Pudge,” the Mount Horeb native traveled the country as a railroad inspector, later worked as a plasterer in New Glarus and was remembered for his devotion to family, love of baseball, generosity, humor and loyalty.

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Gregory Wenger, New Glarus Native and Devoted Golfer, Dies at 79
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Gregory Wenger, New Glarus Native and Devoted Golfer, Dies at 79

A New Glarus native and longtime Wisconsin clothier, Gregory Wenger built a life centered on family, friendship, community and golf before finding his retirement dream among the courses of Fairfield Glade, Tennessee. He died at 79.

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Sandra L. Bubenzer, Teacher, Traveler and Devoted Church Leader, Dies, 86
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Sandra L. Bubenzer, Teacher, Traveler and Devoted Church Leader, Dies, 86

A Purdue graduate who taught English and history, served Wisconsin’s environmental work and led church and PEO groups, Bubenzer built a 64-year life with her husband, Gary, and found her favorite home among Green County’s rolling hills.

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