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Duane J. “Dewey” Kimpton, age 79, of New Lisbon, Wisconsin, passed away on April 14, 2026, at UW Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin.

Dewey was the son of James and Nina (Bailey) Kimpton and was born on March 4, 1947, in Sparta, Wisconsin, to a life that would be marked by hard work, creativity, and a generous spirit. He graduated from Tomah High School and soon after began a long career at Leer Manufacturing, where he worked faithfully as a spray paint technician. Through the years, he became known not only for his skill and dedication, but also for the pride he took in doing a job well and the steady work ethic he brought to everything he did.

Dewey was a creative and kind man who had a gift for making ordinary things shine. He especially enjoyed painting motorcycles and doing body work on old cars, and he took great satisfaction in bringing new life to projects that others might have overlooked. His artistic nature showed in the care and detail he put into his work, and those who knew him appreciated both his talent and his easygoing personality. He also enjoyed playing cards and shaking dice, pastimes that brought him many good times and lasting memories with family and friends.

Music was another part of Dewey’s life that brought him joy. He liked listening to Pink Floyd, Bob Seger, and Dwight Yoakam, and those songs were part of the soundtrack of the many years he shared with the people he loved. He had a big heart and was very giving, always willing to help when he could and always ready with a kind word or a helping hand. He was, in every sense, everyone’s favorite uncle.

Dewey is survived by his wife, Carolyn, of New Lisbon; his son, Jayson Hines (Bobbi Jo) of Tomah; a grandson, Kurt Kimpton; granddaughters, Shayla Hines and Jaylen Hines; great-grandsons, Konnor, Kolton, and Dalton; his siblings, Gary Kimpton of Millston and Joyce Witt of Tomah; sister-in-law, Doris Kimpton of Tomah; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sons, Kurt and James and a brother Verlyn.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, April 24^th, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. at the Hare Funeral Home (217 W. Pearl St.) in New Lisbon. Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation on Friday at the Hare Funeral Home from 9:00 A.M. until the time of service. Rev. Lucy Hardie presiding. Burial will take place in St. Paul’s Catholic Cemetery. The Hare Funeral Home in New Lisbon is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences are available at www.harefuneralhome.com

June Louise Herrmann, 102, of Mauston, Wisconsin, died at Fairview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Mauston on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, and is now with her Lord.

June was born on November 6, 1923 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Henry and Louise (Behling) Westerman.  She was confirmed on March 21, 1937, and graduated from Rufus King High School in one of its early graduating classes.  She married Reverend Max Herrmann, a graduate of the Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, on June 22, 1947, and supported his ministry as a pastor’s wife in Bison, South Dakota; Kendall, Wisconsin; Manitowoc, Wisconsin; and Mauston, Wisconsin.  She loved serving the Lord by enhancing the service with organ music to accompany the Gospel message.  She was also highly regarded as a legal secretary, working for many years in the Mauston law firm of Vieth & Feldman.  She excelled at many needle crafts and especially valued the hours she spent with a circle of skilled knitters from the Mauston area.

She is survived by her daughter Kathleen (William Gresens) of La Crosse, WI: three grandchildren:  Elizabeth (Thomas) Teegan of Holmen, WI, and their children, Tommy and Jack; Nicholas (Jill) Gresens of Rochester, NY, and their son, Connor; and Joseph (Anjali) Gresens of Norfolk, VA.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Max, and her son James.

Funeral service will be held Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Mauston, where friends may call from 10:00 a.m. until time of service.

Interment will be at the Mauston Cemetery.

The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to the staff at Fair View Home, who gave June such loving care in the last months of her life.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. Paul Lutheran Church, Mauston; St. Luke Lutheran Church, New Lisbon WI; or to the James B. Herrmann Memorial Scholarship Fund at Martin Luther College, New Ulm, MN.

Marian M. Belcher, 87, of Camp Douglas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at her home with her beloved dog, Toby, by her side.

She was born on July 12, 1938, to Melvin and Agnes (Garske) Hoffman in the Town of Oakdale, Wisconsin. Marian was a proud member of the Tomah Senior High School class of 1956. On June 20, 1959, she was united in marriage to the love of her life, Kenneth Belcher, at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church.

Following their marriage, Marian and Ken made their home on the Hoffman family farm in the Town of Oakdale, where they raised their children. Marian also served her community working for the City of Tomah Water Department as a bookkeeper, and then as Clerk for the Town of Oakdale for many years. She cherished time spent camping with her family on weekends and enjoyed traveling with Ken to many national destinations including Branson, Florida, and Nova Scotia.

Marian was a gifted baker, and her family will always remember her famous apple goody and peach meringue pie. She was a lifelong member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church and an active member of the PCCW, where she often shared her delicious treats with others.

An elegant woman, Marian was known for her kindness, caring nature, and wonderful sense of humor. Her laughter was often said to be the glue that held her and Ken’s marriage together. Marian will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her children, John (Sheila) Belcher, Pamela Reynolds, Kathryn (Bill) Kobleska, James (Tracey) Belcher, Steven (Tami) Belcher, and Scott (Chris) Belcher; grandchildren, Melissa (Andrew) Strait, Kristin (Jason) Dulinsky, Amanda (Tim) Johnson, Jake Reynolds, Katelyn Schendel, Tangie Schendel, Billy (Krista) Kobleska, Nicole (Hannes) Steig, Derek (Katelyn) Belcher, Nathan Twinde, Roger (Jessica) Belcher, Sara (Mike) Halwix, Josh (Sydney) Connor, Kevin (Peyton) Griswold, and Jason Griswold; and 23 great-grandchildren. She is further survived by many nieces nephews, other relatives and friends.

Marian was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 65 years, Kenneth Belcher; parents, Melvin and Agnes Hoffman; siblings, Jeanette (Bob) Puent, Kenneth (Rosella) Hoffman, LeRoy (Mary) Hoffman and Bernard (Ann) Hoffman.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, April 24, 2026, 11:00 AM at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church (Indian Creek), 18316 County Hwy N, Tomah. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Luncheon to follow in the church basement (elevator accessible).

Relatives and friends are invited for a time of visitation on Friday at the church, 10:00 AM until the time of service.

The Sonnenburg Family Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be offered by visiting www.sonnenburgfamilyfh.com.