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Robert L. Schuetz, age 91, of Monroe, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2025 at the Monroe Hospice Home. Bob was born on July 25, 1933 in Monroe, the son of Edward and Flora (Woelfle) Schuetz. He served in the Korean War from 1954 until 1956.  He was united in marriage to Joyce Matzke on September 14, 1958. The couple farmed for many years on the Schuetz home dairy farm where Bob live most of his life. Bob enjoyed arrowhead hunting, collecting toy tractors, and always looked forward to deer hunting season. In the winter months, Bob passed the time by cracking black walnuts. 

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Joyce Schuetz; a daughter, Darlene (John) Meier; a son, Kevin (Robin) Schuetz; six grandchildren, Jim Beltran, Dan Beltran, Levi Schuetz, Jamer Schuetz, Tyrell Schuetz, Kaleb Schuetz; and six great grandchildren. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, and good friends, Mike Loebach, Terry Brunkow, and Bob Meyer. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Michael Schuetz; and his brother, Alvin (Jan) Schuetz.

A visitation for Bob will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, Monroe. Inurnment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Monroe, at a later date. Condolences may be shared at www.newcomerfuneralhome.net

Barbara A. Ziltner, 71 of Monroe, passed away on Ash Wednesday, the 5th of March, at Kettle Park Memory Care in Stoughton. She spent her last three days on earth with her kids by her side, and she passed away peacefully with Ryan holding her hand.

Barbara was born May 24, 1953 to Wendel (Pete) Wunschel and Selma Steiner Wunschel. Barb grew up in rural Oakley, riding horses on the farm, playing with her siblings (a set of twins), attending the Oakley Country School, and later graduating from Juda High School. Barb went on to attend MATC where she studied to be a dental assistant. 

Barb worked at the front desk of the Dental Center for 35+ years which is how she became known and loved by so many throughout the community. She loved seeing “her patients.” Barb was also blessed to have a good group of friends who shared many great memories throughout their “wilder” years, both early and late. Barb loved spending hours working in her flowerbeds, boating (especially trips to Castle Rock and Table Rock Lakes), seeing the mountains and the oceans, playing with her grandkids, socializing with friends and family, and walking her dogs and granddogs. Her most prized accomplishment was being Ryan and Lisa’s mom.  

Barb is survived by her son Ryan Ziltner, his husband Kyle Ritschard, and their dogs Ivan and Forrest. She is also survived by her daughter Lisa Beach, her husband Andrew, and their kids, Clara and Emmett. She is further survived by her sister Judy (Randy) Miller and brother Jeff (Marie) Wunschel, cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, special Aunt, “Aunt Mick,” her Golden Retriever Allie, and her granddogs Willow and Biggie. 

Barb’s kids would like to thank the staff of Kettle Park in Stoughton, crew from Agrace Hospice, and Aster in Monroe for their years of great care and love for their mother. They would also like to thank those who visited, kept in touch with, sent mail, and loved Barb as she struggled with Alzheimer’s far too early in her life.

Barb’s family will honor her with a private family funeral at Oakley Union Church. Instead of a visitation, there will be a celebration of life, Thursday, April 17, 5p-8p, at Turner Hall in Monroe. We welcome friends and family to honor and celebrate Barb’s life. Condolences may be shared at www.newcomerfuneralhome.net

Jeanette “Cougar” Giedl, age 81, of Monroe, died on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at SSM Monroe Hospital. Jeanette was born on September 9, 1943 in Monroe, the daughter of Albin and Marie (Miller) Jegerlehner. She was a 1961 graduate of Monroe High School and was united in marriage to Louis J. Giedl on July 16, 1967 in Las Vegas. She was employed as a postal carrier in Chicago for 35 years before moving back to Monroe in 1998. 

Jeanette was a very social person who made friends easily and always had a joke to tell. When she met someone for the first time, they would be friends by the end of the conversation. Jeanette loved to travel, especially to Europe to visit distant relatives. She was an avid Chicago Bears and Cubs fan and in her younger years enjoyed bowling, skiing, and playing golf. 

She will be remembered by her brother, Ralph Jegerlehner of Monroe; nephew, A.J. (Betty) Jegerlehner of Sun Prairie; niece, Kris (Todd) Hasse of Monroe; great niece and nephews, Brittni Jegerlehner, Brevin Jegerlehner (fiancée, Kaitlyn Shadoski), Mitchel (Beka) Hasse, Trevor Hasse;  and great-great nephew, Hunter Hasse. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Louis on June 5, 1992; and sister-in-law, Marilyn Jegerlehner. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., at St. Clare of Assisi Parish at St. Victor Catholic Church with Father Chahm Gahng officiating. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 28, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Newcomer Funeral Home, Monroe. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be established in Jeanette’s name. Condolences may be shared at www.newcomerfuneralhome.net

The family would like to thank two special friends, Mariella Hunt and Tammy Rutsch for the loving care they gave Jeanette.

Darrell “DH” Hilliard, age 87, of Monroe, passed away peacefully at home on February 21, 2025.  He was born August 4, 1937, to Dean and Lydia (Arn) Hilliard in Monroe.  He grew up on a farm and graduated from Monticello High School in 1956.  Darrell married Beverly Babler on July 6, 1958 at Monticello, WI.  The couple spent many wonderful years working together on the family dairy farm and raising their children.  His sense of humor and passion for sports was known by all that knew him.  The couple especially enjoyed attending their kids and grandkids athletic events.  In 1990, Darrell and Bev moved into town, but he still went out to the farm every morning, and then in the afternoon his Ford Ranger could be seen driving the roads of Green and Lafayette counties, as he would stop in to the local “watering holes” to check his numbers on the pools and make conversation with the patrons.  Recently, he really enjoyed his morning coffee at the Jailhouse Tap and Friday night fish fry at Bullets. 

Darrell is survived by his wife of 66 years, Bev of Monroe, and their four children:  Vickie (Scott) DeNure of Monroe, Doug (Kelly) Hilliard of Monroe, Jodi Hilliard (Jim Lukken) of Monticello, and Greg (Gaila) Hilliard of Monroe.  He is further survived by his grandchildren:  Kyle (Melissa) DeNure, Tyler (Andrea) DeNure, Mitch (Megan) DeNure, Brandon (Megan) Hilliard, Desmond Ford, Kaylynn Conway, Lexi (Hunter) Weckerly and Sydney Hilliard;  step-grandchildren: Nick Rieder and Kris Rieder.; Also his great grandchildren:  Dash, Cruz, Camden, Louie, Bryce, Nolan and Colin DeNure, Paisley Hilliard and Lydia Alt,  He is further survived by his sisters, Lavonne Kurth and Linda Kraeft, sister-in-law Carolyn Hilliard, and brothers-in-law Ron Shippy and Tom Kraeft.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his father-in-law and mother-in-law Herman & Emma Babler; brother Ron Hilliard, brother David Hilliard in infancy; and brothers-in-laws and sisters-in-laws Jim Kurth, Alan Babler, Jean Shippy, Don Babler and Evelyn Babler. 

Memorial services will be held on Monday, March 3, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home in Monroe with Pastor Mary Gafner officiating.  A luncheon will follow at the Junction House.  Visitation will be at the funeral home on Sunday, March 2, 2025 from 4:00 to 7:00, and on Monday at 12:00 to 1:00.  A memorial fund will be established in Darrell’s name.  Condolences may be shared at www.newcomerfuneralhome.net. 

Nicole Marie Crook, age 39, of Monroe, died on Friday, February 21, 2025. Nicole was born on June 15th, 1985, in Monroe, the daughter of Chad and Debra (Trickel) Niday, and Daniel and Shelly (Herth) Crook. Nicole was a 2003 high school graduate and earned her bachelor’s degree in Human Services Leadership from UW Oshkosh. Unfortunately, Nicole was in a car accident in 2010, which left her a quadriplegic. Her main goal after the accident was to walk again, but there were too many obstacles that got in the way. A special thank you to her sister Ashley Grinnell and cousin Ashley Carpenter for taking great care of her after the accident.

The first thing Nicole learned to do after the accident was to apply her own make-up. If you were friends with her on FB, you know she was always “made up”. Nicole had a heart of gold and was beautiful inside and out.

Nicole will be greatly missed by her daughter, Payton Ethridge of Monroe; a very special grandmother, Norma Trickel of Monroe; parents Debra (Chad) Niday of Oregon and Daniel (Shelly) Crook of Michigan; brother Seth Niday; sister, Bailey Flesher and her kids Brayson & Berkley; sister Ashley (Erik) Grinnell, and their kids, Presley, Kailey, and Bradley; grandfather, Robert Crook; along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, and longtime friends. Nicole will also be greatly missed by her three dogs: Minnie, Bruiser, and Jordy. She loved those dogs, and they would never leave her side. Nicole was preceded in death by a special grandfather, William Trickel; along with grandfather, Ardell Jackson, and grandmother, Judith Jackson.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, February 27, 2025, from 4:00pm – 8:00pm, at the NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, Monroe. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be established for Nicole’s daughter, Payton, who will be attending nursing school in the fall. Condolences may be shared at www.newcomerfuneralhome.net