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Nancy L Hughes
Nancy L Hughes

Nancy L Hughes,  83 of Monroe passed away at her home due to natural causes on Wednesday, March 8, 2023.  Nancy was born on September 7, 1939 at Waldwick Township, WI the daughter of Obert and Alpha (Runden) Swenson. She graduated from Hollandale/Blanchardville High School. Nancy married Edward Hughes on March 8, 1958 in Hollandale, WI. Edward and Nancy started E & N Hughes Co., Inc. of Monroe in 1975 and was co-owner with her husband until 2016. She was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ and Monroe Moose Lodge. When Nancy was younger; she enjoyed taking care of her flower garden where she attended to one of her favorite flowers, the gladiolus. She always appreciated a cup of coffee or dinner with family and friends. On a nice summer day, you could always find her driving around in her convertible. 

She especially enjoyed sharing the holidays with everyone, St. Patrick's Day corned beef and cabbage, Easter dinner with her daughter-in-law's family, July 4th potluck at the house, preparing her Halloween chili and making sure Christmas was set just perfect for the family gathering.

She is survived by her three sons; Paul F. Hughes of Hollandale, Terry L (Laura) Hughes and Todd A. (Terri) Hughes, all of Monroe; Five grandchildren, Dale Hughes, Kristi (Ryan) Hughes Wuthrich, Jessica (Martin Jr.) Akins, Ryan (Emily) Hughes and Joe Hughes; eight great grandchildren, Cyrus, Olive, August, Lucille and Asher Akins, Levi, Zoey and Corby Hughes. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, grandson Paul Hughes, Jr., brother Gaylord Swenson and sister Colleen Griffiths and former daughter-in-law Bonnie Hughes.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at 11:00 am at the NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, Monroe with Reverend Todd Hackman officiating. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery Monroe, followed by a luncheon at the Monroe Moose Lodge. Visitation will be at the funeral home starting at 9:00am until time of service. A memorial fund will be established in Nancy's name. Condolences may be shared at www.newcomerfuneralhome.net

Kent Abner Anderson
Kent Abner Anderson

Kent Abner Anderson, age 81, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at the VA Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. He was born on April 11, 1943 in Monroe, WI the son of Abner and Phyllis Anderson. Kent graduated from New Glarus High School and continued his education at Platteville University, served in the United States Army in Korea during the Vietnam War, and then earned a Master’s Degree at the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee. On December 27, 1969 he was married to Barbara Hartman in New Glarus, WI. Kent served as Fire Services Coordinator at Madison Area Technical College and served as Chief of the New Glarus Fire Department. Kent helped train hundreds of firefighters across both the state of Wisconsin and Chiapas, Mexico.

 Kent is survived by his wife Barbara, children Mark (Chandra) Anderson and Jeff (Ivy) Anderson, grandchildren Beck, Dana, Otto, and Otis Anderson.

 He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Kay Roth, and granddaughters, Anya and Amira Anderson.

 Per his wishes, no services will be held.  A celebration of Kent’s life is being planned for spring.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the New Glarus Fire Department.