July 2012

Alice L. Fuller, age 94, of Fennimore, formerly of Lancaster died on Tuesday morning July 10, 2012 at Orchard Manor in Lancaster.  Alice was born on March 20, 1918 in Hurricane, WI the daughter of Thomas & Anna (Udelhoven) Wieland.  She was united in marriage to Glenn Fuller on June 24, 1937 in Rock Island, IL. Alice attended the Boice Creek rural school. Following school, she and Glenn farmed side by side for many years while being a wonderful homemaker for her family. Alice then went to work at Loud Speaker Component and then the Cobb Canning Factory until managing […]

Evelyn Dietzman, age 92, of Livingston passed away on Friday morning July 6, 2012 at Manor Care in Platteville.  Evelyn was born on July 20, 1919 in Cokerville, WI the daughter of Charles and Emma (Draves) Chandler. She married Glenn Dietzman on July 21, 1945 in Dubuque IA.   Evelyn attended grade school in Cokerville before graduating from Livingston High School.  Following high school, Evelyn was a home maker before going to work at Ed’s Café in Platteville. She also was employed at the Cobb canning factory during the summer months until be employed at the Burgess Battery Factory in Platteville.

Ina Wood, age 90, of Fennimore passed into the heavens of rich colors on July 3, 2012. Ina Wisdom was born March 14, 1922 on the family farm in Grant County to George and Frances Wagner. On August 7, 1941, Gilbert Wood took Ina to be his bride in Dubuque, IA. Together they farmed and raised two children, Clayton Richard and Helen Marie. In 1969, Gilbert and Ina sold their farm and moved into Fennimore. Ina worked for 18 years at Ray-O-Vac. Ina enjoyed embroidery work, and preserving produce from her garden and for others. She always enjoyed a good

Kenneth L. Harris, age 87, of Cobb died on Saturday morning June 30, 2012 at Upland Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center in Dodgeville. Kenny was born on Aug. 20, 1924 in Marietta Township, Wauzeka, WI the son of Walter and Nora (Pomerening) Harris.  He married Marian Payne on Dec. 8, 1945 in Wauzeka, WI. Following high school, Kenny worked as a cheese maker at Borden’s Cheese Warehouse in Cobb, WI.  After the closing of Borden’s, Kenny became involved in car sales with Swenson and Son’s in Boscobel, WI until his retirement in 1999.  Kenny was a member of the Cobb

Donald Leroy Graser, age 89 of Fennimore, passed away on Sunday July 1, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family.  Don was born on October 20, 1922 in Marion Township the son of Emil and Fern (Latham) Graser.  He married Marion Green on Sep. 26, 1959 in Fennimore. Don worked for Dell Needham and Son until retiring in 1981 due to health reasons.  He will be remembered for the woodworking, gardening, and baking he loved to do. Don loved his pets and was a hardworking simple man whose charm and quick wit will be greatly missed. Don is survived