Sylvan F. “Bud” Doll Sr., age 92, of Beloit, died peacefully at his home following a short illness, surrounded by his family, on Thursday, February 27, 2025.
He was born on the family farm, April 25, 1932, in Norwalk, WI, the son of William and Agnes Schreier Doll. He was a graduate of Norwalk High School. Bud served in the U.S. Air Force from 1951 until 1955, where he was stationed two times in Germany, attaining the rank of Staff Seargent. After he left the Air Force, Bud moved to Beloit, and worked for Beloit Corporation as an inspector, retiring after 39 years.
In 1958, Bud met the love of his life, Fran Snell. They were married in 1961 in Dubuque, IA, and celebrated 39 years of marriage together. They welcomed four children, Brenda, Sylvan Jr., Jody and Michael. Bud also had four stepchildren. He will be missed dearly by his family, friends and neighbors.
Clifford Biech, age 92, of Omro, formerly of McClusky, ND, died peacefully on Monday, February 24, 2025, at his home.
He was born March 24, 1932, in Wing, ND, the son of Otto and Rose Kraft Biech. Clifford was a 1950 graduate of Wing High School. On February 5, 1956, he was united in marriage to Arlene Helm at McClusky United Methodist Church.
Clifford was born and raised on the family farm. He spent his younger years working on farms and ranches. Clifford had a short stint working for the telephone company in Chicago before moving to Milwaukee and becoming a landscaper. He worked for the Village of Whitefish Bay retiring after 28 years of service.
Marcella Jorgensen, age 87, of Poy Sippi, died peacefully at home on Monday, February 10, 2025.
She was born December 29, 1937, in Clark County, WI, the daughter of Oscar and Ellen Everson Thompson. Marcella attended Wild Rose schools. On October 13, 1956, she was united in marriage to Raymond Jorgensen at First Lutheran Church in Poy Sippi.
She and Raymond dairy farmed in Pine River from 1962 until retirement in 1996. Additionally, Marcella working as a seamstress for Medalist Sand Knit, McGregor Sand Knit and Ripon Athletics for over 30 years sewing garments for many high school, college and professional sports teams. A proud memory for her was often sewing uniforms for the Green Bay Packers. In between working at McGregor Sand Knit and Ripon Athletics, Marcella attained her GED to become a PMR at Poy Sippi Post Office for eight years.