October 2015

Carrie (Corcilius) Merrill, Age 54, died peacefully in her home in Fennimore late October 22nd surrounded by family. Carrie was born in Round Lake, IL, the youngest daughter of August “Jack” Corcilius and Nancy (Oehme) Corcilius and spent many years in Arizona where she worked as a nursing assistant and gave birth to her daughters before returning to the Midwest to be nearer to family. She made her home in Potosi and Lancaster, returning to her work as a caregiver before settling in Fennimore. Carrie struggled for many years with poor health and spent her final days with her daughters […]

Lancaster, WI-Joann K. Hugill, age 63, surrounded by her loving family, died on Friday Oct. 23, 2015 at her residence in Lancaster. Joann was born on July 25, 1952 in Lancaster the daughter of Wilbur & Alice (Whitish) Colson. She was united in marriage to William “Bill” Hugill on Aug. 11, 1969. Joann attended Southwest Technical College and received her Certified Nursing Assistant degree. She went to work at the Fennimore Good Samaritan Society for 25 years until moving to Lancaster where she worked for Home Care Select. Joann was dedicated to her job and loved taking care of people

Elizabeth “Betsy” Evelyn Mueller, age 90, of Dodgeville and formerly of Livingston, died on Monday morning Oct. 19, 2015 at Bloomfield Healthcare in rural Dodgeville. Elizabeth was born at home in Mifflin Township on Dec. 25, 1924 the daughter of Edward and Rosa (Markwardt) Mueller. Betsy was born premature and her twin sister Eleanor died at birth. Betsy was a blessing to her parents. She graduated from Hazel Dell country school and Livingston High School with the class of 1942. Betsey was a bookkeeper her entire life and was always ready to help anyone. She was a loyal, kind, gentle

Darrell G. Neal, age 73, of Fennimore, WI, died Monday, October 19, 2015 at his home following a long illness. He was born on February 27, 1942 in Colfax, Iowa. He graduated from Mingo Community High School in 1960, where he was an outstanding athlete. He married Constance Weston on June 10, 1962. Darrell pursued a career in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering and held Associate Degrees in both fields. He worked in Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Ohio. He became an active member in the United Methodist Church wherever he lived. He enjoyed playing league fast-pitch softball and basketball for many years and

Montfort, WI-Hugh F. Muir, “Scotty,” passed away at home surrounded by family on October 9, 2015. Scotty was born in Punxsutawney, PA on September 29, 1923, the only child of Andrew and Jane (Fleming) Muir. He served in World War II starting with basic training in Alabama. He fought in the Pacific Theater until he was wounded in Leyete and earned a Purple Heart. He went on to have a career with the railroad retiring after 30 years as Train Master. He married Jonelle North in 1946 and they spent 53 happy years together. Through the years, Scotty and Jonelle