Obituaries

Obituaries and death notices for New Glarus residents, honoring lives lived in the community and sharing service details, remembrances, and information important to family, friends, and neighbors.

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Rosemarie Pagel, New Glarus Area Teacher, Lifelong Learner, Dies at 87

A farm girl who began in a one-room schoolhouse and carried her love of teaching, faith and family through decades of learning, service and community across Wisconsin.

by Todd Klassy

Arystarch O. Kirsch, Graphic Artist with A Gardener’s Soul, Dies At 69

A Polish-born artist who built a life in America, he was devoted to gardening, friendship, health and love, leaving behind a handcrafted garden and 17 years of shared life with his fiancée.

by Todd Klassy

Janice P. Bucholtz, 69, Whose Life Spanned Coasts and Careers, Dies

Born in Baltimore and raised in California, she worked for years as a legal secretary before retiring to the Madison area, where she built a quiet life centered on friendship and her beloved dogs.

by Todd Klassy

Judith K. Sampson, 86, of Mrs. Lackovich’s Christmas House, Dies

Sampson brought year-round holiday magic to downtown New Glarus with her beloved Christmas shop, while anchoring her family with warmth, care, and quiet strength.

by Todd Klassy

Kenneth R. “Swede” Schulz, Farmer and School Bus Driver, Dies at 86

Schulz farmed in Illinois and Wisconsin before serving local school districts as a custodian and bus driver, building a quiet legacy rooted in work, family, and community.

by Todd Klassy

Kristine J. Sherven, Who Built a Life Around Family, Farming & Pets, Dies at 73

A longtime Belleville-area business owner, she worked alongside local farmers, guided generations of pet owners, and found joy in animals, music, cooking and community.

by Todd Klassy

Elise M. Constantini, Community Banking Leader and Civic Volunteer, Dies at 48

A devoted mother, respected financial leader and tireless community volunteer, Elise M. Constantini built a life centered on service, learning and family before her life was cut short at 48.

by Todd Klassy

Ludwig Meinzer, Linguist and Social Security Advisor, Dies at 90

A Chicago native and Northwestern graduate fluent in German and French, Meinzer spent his career in public service before quietly exploring Wisconsin by road in a long and thoughtful retirement.

by Todd Klassy

William S. Beckwith, Painter and Outdoorsman from New Glarus, Dies at 67

A lifelong New Glarus resident, Beckwith worked for years at Federal Industries and was known for his love of hunting, fishing, and Wisconsin sports.

by Todd Klassy

LaVonne Wittwer, 94, New Glarus Graduate Who Built a Life of Family and Service, Dies

A lifelong educator, volunteer and devoted family matriarch remembered for her faith, generosity and roots in the New Glarus community.

by Todd Klassy

Melissa Jindra, Longtime New Glarus Bartender and Manager, Dies at 55

Melissa R. Jindra, 55, a longtime bartender and manager in New Glarus, died Dec. 20, 2025, in Madison. Known for her warmth, she built community behind the bar and far beyond it.

by Todd Klassy

Richard Jerome Donahue of New Glarus, Farmer Turned Truck Driver, Dies at 72

Richard Jerome Donahue of New Glarus, a lifelong worker known for his can-do attitude and strong work ethic, died Friday, December 19, 2025, at age 72, leaving behind family and friends who admired his dedication and self-reliance.

by Todd Klassy

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