The Obituary Section

Dorothy A. Christen

Monroe, Wisconsin

Dorothy Christen age 92 of Monticello WI passed away peacefully on Wednesday February 11 2026. She was born on April 5 1933 in Monroe WI to William Bill and Christina Carrie Pilz Leopold. Dorothy graduated from Monroe High School in 1950. On June 18 1950 she married Wilbert Christen Jr. and together they farmed on the family farm in Mt. Pleasant Township while raising their three children Ken Tom and Ann. After Wilberts passing Dorothy moved to Monticello. Dorothy was deeply devoted to her family friends and farm. She was known for her warm hospitality always welcoming visitors with a cookie a cup of coffee or even a meal. She cherished spending time with her loved ones cooking playing cards and enjoying life on the farm. She will be remembered as a loving mother grandmother greatgrandmother sister aunt and friend. Dorothy is survived by her children Ken Linda Christen of…

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Arystarch Kirsch

New Glarus, Wisconsin

January 24, 2026

Arystarch Aryst O. Kirsch age 69 passed away on January 25 2026 at UW Hospital in Madison. He was born exactly at midnight on May 25 1956 in Poland. Aryst grew up loving and appreciating artwork of all kinds perhaps in part due to his father who was an artist and painter. Aryst went to a rigorous art school for a few years in Poland. After emigrating to America he worked as a graphic artist working for some of the largest advertising companies as well as small businesses and freelance work. Aryst had a love of gardening plants and animals. He created a beautiful garden singlehandedly behind our building. Aryst worked very hard placing bricks lights and making somewhat of a walkway around and through the garden. He planted all kinds of vegetables and flowers including Lisas favorite sun flowers. In all the years Aryst and his fiance Lisa were…

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