Lucille M. Lechner

F, b. 26 May 1932, d. 12 October 2025
Father*Joseph Lechner
Mother*Leona E. Paulus b. 5 May 1909, d. 28 May 1989
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name29 April 1952As of 29 April 1952,her married name was Wankerl.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth26 May 1932Lucille M. Lechner was born on 26 May 1932.
She was the daughter of Joseph Lechner and Leona E. Paulus.
Marriage29 April 1952Lucille M. Lechner married Joseph D. Wankerl, son of John Wankerl and Bertha Beer, on 29 April 1952.
Death12 October 2025Lucille M. Lechner died on 12 October 2025 at age 93 Lucille M. Wankerl, 93, Plain, WI died peacefully in her sleep October 12, 2025 at Maplewood Memory Care in Sauk City. She was born on May 26, 1932 to Joseph and Leona (Paulus) Lechner. She was educated at St. Luke School, Plain, WI. She married Joseph Wankerl 73 years ago on April 29, 1952 and raised 6 children; Ken, Fr. Gary, LuAnn, Dan, Mary and Beth. Together they farmed and operated the JKL True Value Hardware Store in Plain. She and Joe served for 19 years on the Sauk County Farm Bureau. She was a local 4-H Club Leader for many years and assisted with countless programs at St. Luke School. She sang in the St. Luke Choir and played piano for her family entertainment. She was an accomplished seamstress sewing and mending clothes for her family and friends. Later in life she attended adult classes at River Valley High School honing her artistic abilities painting and making pottery. After retiring from work on the farms and the hardware store she worked part-time at Lands’ End in Dodgeville and began to weave rugs from worn blue jeans in her extensive home craft rooms.

Like her husband, she was a first generation American with her roots in Bavaria, Germany traveling often to Treffelstein and Waldmunchen where her father and family were born and lived.

She will be missed for her warm, calming and compassionate spirit; her gifts of faith in God and virtues of patience and love for her family and everyone she met.

She is survived by her children; Ken and (Renee) North Freedom, WI, Fr. Gary, Dodgeville, WI, LuAnn, Lake Forest, CA, Dan (Jo Husom) Plain, WI, Mary (Mark Peck), Township of Arena, WI, son-in-law, Meikel Nagel, Anthem, AZ, 6 grandchildren; Tonia Greenwood, Shaun Murray, Colin (Caitlin) Friedman, Taylor Friedman, Garrett (Jennette) Peck and Nathan Peck; 6 great-grandchildren and sisters; Irene (Don) Ragatz, Danbury, CT and Doris (Bob) Hayes, Prescott Valley, AZ and their families; brother-in-law Anthony Wankerl, Sauk City and sister-in-law Delores Sunder, greater Minneapolis St. Paul, MN.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph, 4 months ago; her daughter Beth; grandson, Tully; brothers and sisters-in-law: Ed and June Wankerl, John and Rose Wankerl, Louis Wankerl, Alvin and Marie Vogt, Jerry and Florence Durst, Sylvester and Rose Ruhland, Dorothy Unger/ William Anderson, Lorraine Wankerl and Charles Sunder.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Luke Church, Plain, WI with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will take place at the church on Thursday, November 6, 2025 from 9:30 A.M. — 11:00 A.M.

Darlene Mary Brummer

F, b. 31 March 1939, d. 9 October 2025
Father*William John Brummer b. 24 Sep 1905, d. 8 Aug 1994
Mother*Elizabeth Cecelia Gruber b. 26 May 1916, d. 25 Sep 2000
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name26 September 1959As of 26 September 1959,her married name was Murphy.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth31 March 1939Darlene Mary Brummer was born on 31 March 1939.
She was the daughter of William John Brummer and Elizabeth Cecelia Gruber.
Marriage26 September 1959Darlene Mary Brummer married Howard Murphy on 26 September 1959.
Death9 October 2025Darlene Mary Brummer died on 9 October 2025 at age 86 Darlene Murphy, age 86, of Spring Green, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 9, 2025, surrounded by her six loving children. Darlene was born on March 31, 1939, in Richland Center, WI, the daughter of William and Elizabeth (Gruber) Brummer.

Following graduation from Spring Green High School, she attended UW Platteville.

She was united in marriage to Howard “Howie” Murphy on September 26, 1959, and together they built a life centered around family, faith, and community.

Darlene dedicated herself first and foremost to her family as a loving homemaker and an amazing cook. She learned her culinary skills working alongside her grandmother Mary and mother Elizabeth. She was also known for her warm hospitality and delicious meals that brought everyone together. After raising her children, she worked for many years at the local community banks in Spring Green, where she was a friendly and familiar face to many in the community.

She was also a devoted coach’s wife, supporting Howie throughout his 28-year career coaching the River Valley football team while he taught at the high school. Whether cheering from the sidelines or helping behind the scenes, Darlene was a steady and encouraging presence in the lives of countless student-athletes and their families.

Darlene was a faithful member of St. John’s Catholic Church, where she found strength in her faith and fellowship.

She is survived by six children: Cindy (Jim) Liegel, Mike (Linda) Murphy, Dan (Judy) Murphy, Lisa (Ray) Wahl, Carleen (Tim) Humpal, and Karen (Dan) Hackl; grandchildren: Josh (Catrina) Wahl, Justin (Kaylee) Wahl, Shane (Kasie) Murphy, Taylor (Sarah) Murphy, Molly Liegel, Jenna (Joe) Richter, Shannon Murphy, Jordan (Stuart) Vanden Heuvel, Courtney Murphy, Kayla Hackl, Collin (Consuelo) Humpal, Adam Liegel, Jacob (Peyton) Hackl, Allison Humpal, and Sarah Hackl; 14 great-grandchildren; her two sisters Mary Jane Brummer and Barbara Brummer (Steve Zwettler); sisters-in-law Nancy Brummer and Carol Murphy; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Elizabeth Brummer; Her Loving Husband Howard Murphy, two brothers, William and Robert Brummer.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Spring Green, with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday, October 13, 2025, at St. John’s Catholic Church from 4:00 P.M.–7:00 P.M., and again on Tuesday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of Mass.

Howard Murphy

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Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationHoward Murphy was also known as Howie.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage26 September 1959Howard Murphy married Darlene Mary Brummer, daughter of William John Brummer and Elizabeth Cecelia Gruber, on 26 September 1959.

Rollie Gardner

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Life EventDateDescription
MarriageRollie Gardner married Lilah Allert.

Children of Rollie Gardner and Lilah Allert

Lilah Allert

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Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Gardner.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageLilah Allert married Rollie Gardner.

Children of Lilah Allert and Rollie Gardner

Edward A. Gardner

M, b. 6 January 1935, d. 27 October 2025
Father*Rollie Gardner
Mother*Lilah Allert
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 January 1935Edward A. Gardner was born on 6 January 1935.
He was the son of Rollie Gardner and Lilah Allert.
Death27 October 2025Edward A. Gardner died on 27 October 2025 at age 90 Edward Gardner, age 90, of Reedsburg, passed away Monday, October 27, 2025 at Casa De Oakes in Reedsburg. He was born January 6, 1935 in Reedsburg to Rollie and Lilah (Allert) Gardner.

Edward attended Friendship School in Loganville. He spent much of his life farming in the Loganville area and also proudly served in the Army Reserves. In his free time, Edward enjoyed reading and spending quiet moments with a good book or magazine.

He is survived by his sister Marge (Bud) Meyer and many nieces and nephews. Edward was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Mary Ellen Baumgarten, Evelyn Mikelson, Loran Gardner, and Robert Gardner.

A Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 11:15 A.M. at St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery in Loganville. Visitation will be held from 9:30 A.M. until the time of service at Grasse Funeral Home in Reedsburg. Luncheon to follow interment at the funeral home.

Evelyn Gardner

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Father*Rollie Gardner
Mother*Lilah Allert
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Mikelson.
Life EventDateDescription
Evelyn Gardner was the daughter of Rollie Gardner and Lilah Allert.
MarriageEvelyn Gardner married (?) Mikelson.

(?) Mikelson

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Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Mikelson married Evelyn Gardner, daughter of Rollie Gardner and Lilah Allert.

Loran Gardner

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Father*Rollie Gardner
Mother*Lilah Allert
Life EventDateDescription
Loran Gardner was the son of Rollie Gardner and Lilah Allert.

Robert Gardner

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Father*Rollie Gardner
Mother*Lilah Allert
Life EventDateDescription
Robert Gardner was the son of Rollie Gardner and Lilah Allert.

Judith Ann Clifton

F, b. 2 August 1947, d. 17 August 2025
Father*George L. Clifton
Mother*Dorothy I. Champion
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Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1982As of circa 1982,her married name was Traxler.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth2 August 1947Judith Ann Clifton was born on 2 August 1947.
She was the daughter of George L. Clifton and Dorothy I. Champion.
Marriagecirca 1982Judith Ann Clifton married Terry Edwin Traxler, son of Edwin Leroy Traxler and Ruth Niemann, circa 1982.
Divorceafter 1982Judith Ann Clifton and Terry Edwin Traxler were divorced after 1982.
Death17 August 2025Judith Ann Clifton died on 17 August 2025 at age 78 Judith Ann Traxler, age 78, of Reedsburg, WI, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025 at the Sauk County Health Care Center. She was born on August 2, 1947 in Lancaster, WI, the daughter of George L. and Dorothy I. (Champion) Clifton.

Judy attended the Methodist Church in LaValle years ago. She was married to Terrance Traxler and had a son, Scott Traxler. This marriage ended in divorce, and she never married again.

Judy had many jobs during her life, mostly consisting in the restaurant business. She was a hard worker and loved to talk with people. Her special love was her son, Scott of Mauston.

Judy resided at the Sauk County Health Care Center in Reedsburg and made many friends with the staff and residents that loved her. She will be remembered for her generosity, great sense of humor, her smile, and kind words to everyone. Judy will be dearly missed.

She was one of eight children. Her siblings were Carol, Linda, Butch, Greg, Sherry, Bill and Toby.

No formal services for Judy are scheduled at this time.

George L. Clifton

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Life EventDateDescription
MarriageGeorge L. Clifton married Dorothy I. Champion.

Child of George L. Clifton and Dorothy I. Champion

Dorothy I. Champion

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Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Clifton.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageDorothy I. Champion married George L. Clifton.

Child of Dorothy I. Champion and George L. Clifton

Roger Coyne

M, b. circa 1832, d. 1896
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageRoger Coyne married Alice Kaney, daughter of James Kaney and Anna J. McGuire.
Birthcirca 1832Roger Coyne was born circa 1832 at Ireland.
Death1896He died in 1896.

Children of Roger Coyne and Alice Kaney

John Coyne

M, b. June 1879, d. after 1937
Father*Roger Coyne b. c 1832, d. 1896
Mother*Alice Kaney b. 1848, d. 22 Aug 1902
Life EventDateDescription
BirthJune 1879John Coyne was born in June 1879 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Roger Coyne and Alice Kaney.
Deathafter 1937John Coyne died after 1937.
DateLocationDescription
1937New YorkJohn Coyne lived in 1937 at New York.
1937Sauk, WisconsinHe was listed as a beneficiary in James E. Kaney's will in 1937 at Sauk, Wisconsin; Probate estate case record heirs of James E Kaney, unmarried, died Apr 1937 Sauk county, Wisconsin.

Frank Coyne

M, b. circa 1876, d. before 1937
Father*Roger Coyne b. c 1832, d. 1896
Mother*Alice Kaney b. 1848, d. 22 Aug 1902
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1876Frank Coyne was born circa 1876 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Roger Coyne and Alice Kaney.
Deathbefore 1937Frank Coyne died before 1937.

Child of Frank Coyne

E. Anna Coyne

F, b. 19 June 1877, d. 6 July 1936
Father*Roger Coyne b. c 1832, d. 1896
Mother*Alice Kaney b. 1848, d. 22 Aug 1902
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationE. Anna Coyne was also known as Annie.
Name VariationE. Anna Coyne was also known as Anna.
Married Name19 June 1906As of 19 June 1906,her married name was Wenger.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth19 June 1877E. Anna Coyne was born on 19 June 1877 at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Roger Coyne and Alice Kaney.
Marriage19 June 1906E. Anna Coyne married Frederick Wenger on 19 June 1906 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois.
Death6 July 1936E. Anna Coyne died on 6 July 1936 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois, at age 59.

Child of E. Anna Coyne and Frederick Wenger

Frederick Wenger

M, b. 6 April 1871, d. 11 November 1947
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 April 1871Frederick Wenger was born on 6 April 1871 at Ohio.
Marriage19 June 1906He married E. Anna Coyne, daughter of Roger Coyne and Alice Kaney, on 19 June 1906 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois.
Death11 November 1947Frederick Wenger died on 11 November 1947 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois, at age 76.

Child of Frederick Wenger and E. Anna Coyne

Alice Katherine Wenger

F, b. 1 August 1912, d. 14 July 1978
Father*Frederick Wenger b. 6 Apr 1871, d. 11 Nov 1947
Mother*E. Anna Coyne b. 19 Jun 1877, d. 6 Jul 1936
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Colosimo.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageAlice Katherine Wenger married Rocco Lawrence Colosimo.
Birth1 August 1912Alice Katherine Wenger was born on 1 August 1912 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois.
She was the daughter of Frederick Wenger and E. Anna Coyne.
Death14 July 1978Alice Katherine Wenger died on 14 July 1978 at Hammond, Lake, Indiana, at age 65.
DateLocationDescription
1937Sauk, WisconsinAlice Katherine Wenger was listed as a beneficiary in James E. Kaney's will in 1937 at Sauk, Wisconsin; Probate estate case record heirs of James E Kaney, unmarried, died Apr 1937 Sauk county, Wisconsin.

Rocco Lawrence Colosimo

M, b. 27 January 1910, d. 31 March 1989
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageRocco Lawrence Colosimo married Alice Katherine Wenger, daughter of Frederick Wenger and E. Anna Coyne.
Birth27 January 1910Rocco Lawrence Colosimo was born on 27 January 1910 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois.
Death31 March 1989He died on 31 March 1989 at age 79.

William J. Clark

M, b. July 1857
Life EventDateDescription
BirthJuly 1857William J. Clark was born in July 1857 at Illinois.
Marriagecirca 1893He married Margaret Kaney, daughter of James Kaney and Anna J. McGuire, circa 1893.

Children of William J. Clark and Margaret Kaney

Marie Margaret Clark

F, b. 5 September 1894, d. after 1940
Father*William J. Clark b. Jul 1857
Mother*Margaret Kaney b. 22 Feb 1867, d. 9 Mar 1926
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 September 1894Marie Margaret Clark was born on 5 September 1894 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois.
She was the daughter of William J. Clark and Margaret Kaney.
UNMARRIED1940As of 1940, Marie Margaret Clark was never married.
Deathafter 1940She died after 1940.
DateLocationDescription
1937Chicago, Cook, IllinoisMarie Margaret Clark lived in 1937 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois.
1937Sauk, WisconsinShe was listed as a beneficiary in James E. Kaney's will in 1937 at Sauk, Wisconsin; Probate estate case record heirs of James E Kaney, unmarried, died Apr 1937 Sauk county, Wisconsin.

William James Clark

M, b. 28 November 1895, d. 30 December 1935
Father*William J. Clark b. Jul 1857
Mother*Margaret Kaney b. 22 Feb 1867, d. 9 Mar 1926
Life EventDateDescription
UNMARRIEDWilliam James Clark was never married.
Birth28 November 1895He was born on 28 November 1895 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois.
He was the son of William J. Clark and Margaret Kaney.
Death30 December 1935William James Clark died on 30 December 1935 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois, at age 40.
DateLocationDescription
1937Sauk, WisconsinWilliam James Clark was listed as a beneficiary in James E. Kaney's will in 1937 at Sauk, Wisconsin; Probate estate case record heirs of James E Kaney, unmarried, died Apr 1937 Sauk county, Wisconsin.

Herbert Coyne

M, d. after 1937
Father*Frank Coyne b. c 1876, d. b 1937
Life EventDateDescription
Herbert Coyne was the son of Frank Coyne.
Deathafter 1937Herbert Coyne died after 1937.
DateLocationDescription
1937Sauk, WisconsinHerbert Coyne was listed as a beneficiary in James E. Kaney's will in 1937 at Sauk, Wisconsin; Probate estate case record heirs of James E Kaney, unmarried, died Apr 1937 Sauk county, Wisconsin.

Marie L. (?)

F, b. 1906, d. 1965
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Gundlach.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMarie L. (?) married Louis Gundlach, son of Maxamilian Aegidieus Gundlach and Agnes Alda Beaver.
Birth1906Marie L. (?) was born in 1906.
Death1965She died in 1965.

Jane Croal

F, b. 1870, d. 1 September 1914
Father*John Croal b. 18 May 1830, d. 4 Feb 1874
Mother*Catherine Daly b. 23 Dec 1835, d. 27 May 1911
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Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJane Croal was also known as Jennie.
Married NameHer married name was Bradley.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJane Croal married (?) Bradley.
Birth1870Jane Croal was born in 1870 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of John Croal and Catherine Daly.
Death1 September 1914Jane Croal died on 1 September 1914 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois.

Children of Jane Croal and (?) Bradley

(?) Bradley

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Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Bradley married Jane Croal, daughter of John Croal and Catherine Daly.

Children of (?) Bradley and Jane Croal