May 2015

Fennimore, WI-Barbara J. Birchman, age 91, died on Sunday morning May 24, 2015 at the Fennimore Good Samaritan Society in Fennimore. She was born on Feb. 7, 1924 in Fennimore the daughter of Walter & Erma (Maso) Ashmore. Barbara graduated from Fennimore High School and then was united in marriage to John Birchman on April 26, 1947. Barbara lived in Shawno and Beloit after getting married before returning to Fennimore in 1956. Barbara’s love of cooking for others led her to working in the kitchen for the Fennimore school district for over 20 years. She also enjoyed preparing meals for […]

Highland, WI – Daniel “Danny” Ivan Aultman, 42 years young, passed away of natural causes on Wednesday May 6, 2015 at his residence in rural Highland. He was born Sept. 16, 1972 at Winnebago, IL the son of the late Leland Aultman and Carol (Highbarger) Aultman. He moved with his family to rural Highland in July of 1977. Dan is a graduate of Iowa-Grant High School. He worked at the Summer Kitchen with James Schroeder as a youth, teenager, and young man. After James’ death, Dan was the owner of Summer Kitchen known for the popular jams and jellies, which

Fennimore, WI-Charles “Chuck” F. Schrader, age 85, died on Thursday morning May 7, 2015 at Good Samaritan Society in Fennimore. Charles was born on Aug. 14, 1929 in Dodgeville the son of Charles F. & Vera (Witzig) Schrader. He was united in marriage to Joann Macke on June 5, 1954 in Lancaster. Chuck graduated from Livingston High School in 1947. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in Nov. 1950. He served 25 months in Naples, Italy as an aviation radioman. He flew in transport planes in the Mediterranean area. Charles returned to the U.S. in Jan. 1954 where he was

Vicki Waterman, age 59 of Fennimore, died unexpectedly on Tuesday morning May 5, 2015 at Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital.  Vicki was born on Nov. 18, 1955 in Moline, IL the daughter of James and June (DeRammelaere) McBee.  She married Jerry Waterman on August 24, 1973 in Boscobel, WI. Vicki grew up in Neponset, IL until moving to Mt. Zion, WI with her family in 1966.  She attended grade school in Mt. Zion, middle school in Boscobel, and graduated from Boscobel High School in 1973. Vicki and Jerry lived in Boscobel until moving to Fennimore in 1987.  In 1984, Vicki graduated

Livingston, WI – Bernice M. Orton, age 102 of Livingston, died on Saturday evening May 2, 2015 at Upland Hills Nursing and Rehab Center in Dodgeville.  Bernice was born on Sept. 5, 1912 in Beetown, WI the daughter of Bernard and Bessie (Franklin) Taylor.  She married Clifford Orton on June 14, 1939. Following graduation from high school, Bernice taught at several Potosi area rural schools.  She later received her teaching degree from Platteville Teachers College in 1932.  Upon getting married in 1939, Bernice stayed home to raise her family until returning to teach at the Hopewell School 1958.  Bernice finished