Ellis A. Benton, 83, Brodhead, died Wednesday, July 15, 2009. A Celebration of Ellis' Life will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 20, at the D. L. Newcomer Funeral Home, Brodhead. Private family services will be held.

Werner E. Zimmerman Jr., 71, Monroe, died Thursday, July 16, 2009. Funeral arrangements are pending with Shriner-Hager-Gohlke Funeral Home, Monroe.