December 2017

Keith A. Kreul, age 89, of Fennimore, died on Thursday Dec. 28, 2017 at the Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. He was born on April 21, 1928 in Mt. Ida Township, Grant Co., WI, the son of Harry and Elsie (Wehrle) Kreul. He was united in marriage to Dolores Morfey on Feb. 14, 1953. Following graduation from high school, Keith attended and received his bachelor’s degree from U.W. Madison in Mechanical Engineering. In Oct. of 1951, he enlisted in the U.S. Army until being honorable discharged in Oct. of 1953. Keith was employed at Fairbanks-Morse in Beloit until he […]

Elizabeth B. Hoffman (Riemenapp), age 87, of Fennimore, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 20, 2017, at Ingleside Manor nursing home in Mt. Horeb surrounded by her loving family. Elizabeth, affectionately called Betty by family and friends, was born on April 23, 1930 in Dickeyville, WI, the daughter of Clement and Elizabeth (Pickel) Riemenapp. Betty married Robert F. Hoffman at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Fennimore on June 1, 1949. They farmed for several years before Robert became a rural letter carrier in Mt. Hope in 1961, retiring in 1991. Betty helped with the farm and held jobs at 3M

Lila L. Biddick, age 82, died on Wednesday evening Dec. 13, 2017, at her residence in Fennimore. Lila was born on Dec. 31, 1934 in Liberty Township, Grant County, WI the daughter of William and Edna (Gratz) Budack. She was united in marriage to Paul Biddick on July 24, 1953. Lila and Paul first met while they were in high school and remained at each other’s side for 68 years. While Paul managed their farm south of Preston, Lila worked at Rayovac in Fennimore beginning in 1969. Together, they retired in 1998 when they sold the farm and built a

Donald “Dyno” Colburn, age 65, died on Wednesday morning, Dec. 13, 2017, at his residence in Highland. He was born on Jan. 17, 1952. From a distance, I am Dyno. Up close, I am Papa. From a far, they called me Don. Those who knew me, know me. Those who didn’t, don’t. I lived a life most would envy; Great kids and a good woman by my side. Traveled the country and served our nation. Became a grandpa and never looked back. Most of you know me as a Beowulf, The one who didn’t ride fences or ask your permission.

Francis “Michael” Lenz, age 26 of Lancaster, joined the angels in heaven on Friday morning Dec. 8, 2017, in an accidental house fire at his residence in Fennimore. Michael was born on Jan. 7, 1991 in Dubuque, IA the son of Francis J. and Sandra (Winkers) Lenz. Michael graduated from Platteville High School in 2009 and then received his degree from the Southwest Technical College as a lineman. He worked underground construction for Holtger Bros. Inc. for a short time until being employed by Mi-Tech as a field engineer for a couple of years, where he created a lasting friendship