Obituaries

Gladys D. Carter Harrison age 93 of Tomah, formerly of New Lisbon passed away peacefully on May 7, 2024, at the age of 93 at the Serenity House in Tomah, WI. Born in the rural heartlands of Wilton, Wisconsin, on a farm on August 23, 1930 to Fred and Leona (Pasch) Saxby. 

Gladys taught school, then went to raise her family, and later she went back to teaching school.  She spent most of her life in Waterford, WI and also Ripon and DeSoto.  She was united to in marriage to William Kenneth Carter on June 10, 1950 and he later preceded her in death. She later married Robert Harrison on June 2, 2012 in Kendall at St. John’s Lutheran Church.

Gladys’s journey was one of lifelong learning and service. After graduating from high school, she expanded her horizons at JCTC and UW Whitewater, where she specialized in special needs education. Her passion for teaching and her profound empathy for others led her to a distinguished career as a special needs teacher, where she touched the lives of countless individuals with her warmth and dedication.

Her commitment to her community was unwavering. Gladys’s spirit of volunteerism shone brightly as she dedicated her time to the New Lisbon Community Closet and the New Lisbon Food Pantry, ensuring that those around her had the support and resources they needed. Her efforts did not go unnoticed, as evidenced by her being honored with the New Lisbon Citizen of the Year award in 1997, a testament to her generous spirit and dedication to the welfare of others.

In addition to her professional and volunteer work, Gladys was a member of the Lioness Club and the Retired Teachers Association, further contributing to the community she cherished so deeply.

She was a devoted wife to her husband, Robert Harrison, of Tomah, and cherished the memories they created together. She is further survived by her son, Craig (Carolyn) Carter of Argyle, WI, sister-in-law Sharon Saxby of Wanakee, WI, stepdaughters, Vicki L. Boeder of Reeseville, WI, and Barbara J. Brieske of Tomah, WI. Gladys’s warmth extended to her grandchildren, Alexandria Carter, Katrina (Brogan) Potter, David Carter, Scott (Kristy) Carter, and Erica (Martin) Kempf, and to her eight great-grandchildren, who will carry her legacy forward.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, William Kenneth, her son Richard, and her two brothers, Harold and Raymond.

Funeral Service will be held on Saturday May 11, 2024, at 11:00 a.m.in St. Lukes Evangelical Lutheran Church (208 Alan Rd.) New Lisbon, WI, with Pastor Jason Zuehlke presiding.  A visitation will be held at the church on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Burial will take place in the New Lisbon City Cemetery.  The Hare Funeral Home in New Lisbon is assisting with the arrangements.  Online condolences are available at www.harefuneralhome.com.

Linda Kay Costello, age 75, of Necedah, WI passed away peacefully on Saturday April 27th, 2024, at the UW Hospital in Madison. Linda was born in Rockford, IL on September 13th, 1948 to Robert and Donna Hughes. Linda followed in her Mother’s footsteps by becoming a Nurse. She started her career at Holton Manor and Elkhorn Doctor’s Clinic in Elkhorn Wisconsin and then moved to the Mauston area where she worked for Jefferson Home Health and Hospice, New Lisbon Clinic and retired from Mile Bluff Clinic. Linda met and married her beloved husband “Mikey” in August 1993. Linda enjoyed wildlife watching, photography, gardening, helping others and spending time with friends and family, especially her Granddaughter, Addy. Linda had a huge heart and would go out of her way to help anyone, even animals. She loved to make people laugh and smile and in her later years became quite the spit fire….

Linda is survived by her daughters, Jenny Schmidt (Lori Domino) and Sarah Forsythe; Granddaughter, Adalyn Christianson; Step-daughters, Cathy Costello (Mary Rushin) and Gen (George) Achter; sister, Debbie (Steve) Ferdinand and her beloved dog and companion, Annie. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Donna Hughes; Step-Mom, Mary Hughes; husband, Michael B Costello; daughter, Kristen Schmidt; and Step-son, Michael J Costello.

A Celebration of Life and luncheon for both, Michael and Linda Costello will be held Sunday, June 23rd, 2024 at the New Lisbon Community Center (110 Welch Prairie Rd) in New Lisbon, Wisconsin from 1:00-5:00om. A reading of the Eulogy will done at 2pm.  The Torkelson Funeral Home of Necedah is assisting the family with arrangements.  Online condolences may be offered at www.torkelsonfuneralhome.com. 

Dorothy June Anderson, age 97, died peacefully Saturday, April 20, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was the youngest of six children born to the late Reverend David and Ruth Barclay on June 11, 1926 in Elmwood, IL and is survived by her twin brother, David Barclay.

Dorothy (Dodo to her sibs) married Robert (Bob) Anderson on June 12, 1948. She graduated from Carroll College in Waukesha, WI. When her children were all in school, she embarked on a 30-year career as a teacher.

She was the loving and beloved mother of Jane Anderson; Margaret Anderson; Kay (David) Prusynski; Eric (Ruth) Anderson; and grandmother to John (Shree) Prusynski. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Bob Anderson; and siblings Norman (Kathleen) Barclay; Jean (Howard) Jones; Esther (Varge) Frisbie; William (Sally) Barclay; and sister-in-law Carol Barclay.

During her life she enjoyed traveling throughout the United States and abroad. She fondly remembers the seven-week road trip in 1949 when she and Bob traveled west across the states, then north to Alaska, shortly after the Alcan Highway was opened to the public. They saw many landmarks, diverse wildlife, took a lot of pictures, and had a lot of flat tires.

Dorothy enjoyed gardening, Scrabble, jigsaw puzzles, and singing. She was a prolific reader and loved spending time at the family cottage. While living in Adams, WI she volunteered at the local library and Faith in Action and was involved in community activities with the church and exercise groups. Although she regretted leaving her many friends in Adams, she soon made new friends at Oak Park Place in Madison, WI, where she moved in July, 2021. There she became active in exercise classes, crafts, and singing with the choir—right up until days before her death.

Many thanks to Agrace Hospice Care and the loving and caring staff of Oak Park Place who always made sure her eggs were fried to perfection.

You are welcome to join us for a Celebration of Life to be held on Saturday, June 15 in the Fellowship Hall of Trinity Congregational Church, at 148 N. Grant St. in Adams, WI.  Drop in any time between noon and 2 p.m.  Refreshments will be provided.

Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family.  Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and

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Arlene Doris Graham, age 78, of Adams, Wisconsin passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024 at her home and today she is having her bagels and coffee with Jesus .

Arlene was born December 27, 1945 in Ypsilanti, Michigan to Harold and Willoween “Billie” (Austin) Hammond. 

With her two beloved brothers Raymond and Bruce and their parents they loved camping on the shores of Lake Michigan. Arlene was quite a water bug and she loved s’mores and campfires.

She married Craig Daniel Graham on June 11, 1966 in Whittaker, Michigan.

For their honeymoon they vacationed at her families beloved cottage on Birch Lake. This is where Arlene caught the trophy fish not Craig.

Together Arlene and Craig created a family with daughters Tamela(Tammy) and Sherri. Mom was well known by her daughter’s friends for the best Nestle mud bars and rice crispy treats.  She also was know to teach both daughters how to dance in the kitchen while playing her 45’s.

Arlene’s love for Christ was shared with her family and as a Sunday School teacher, a member of Women’s Ministries and volunteering at the Assembly of God church.

Arlene’s love of quilting turned into a ministry as she made multiple quilts that were donated anonymously to families in need throughout Adams Co. through Social Services.   This lead is how the Adams Community Quilters was created

A celebration of life will be held with family and friends this summer

Arlene was preceded in death by: 

Parents Harold and Billie and brother Raymond

Survivors include her

Husband Craig Graham of Adams, WI

Children Tammy(Ross) Hammond of Adams, WI, Sherri(Chris) Ziemer Oshkosh, WI

Grandchildren Emily Banie, Johanna(Jessie) Hudson and Austin Ziemer

Great Grandchildren Connor and Anna Hudson