October 2018

Marcella G. Stenner, age 97, of Fennimore passed away peacefully Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018 at the Fennimore Good Samaritan Society, where she resided for many years. Marcella was born on August 22, 1921 the daughter of Oren and Ruth (Fingerson) Rossing. She was baptized at Otter Creek Lutheran Church in Highland. She graduated as salutatorian from Livingston High School in 1939 and worked for local families until her marriage to Raymond “Barney” Stenner on March 19, 1941. Marcella started her marriage on the Stenner family farm in rural Mt. Ida, until the family moved to Fennimore in 1947. She worked […]

Bernard L. “Bernie” Fiedler, age 96, of Lancaster and formerly of Stitzer, went to be with his loving wife on Thursday evening Oct. 25, 2018 at the Orchard Manor in rural Lancaster. He was born on Sept. 19, 1922 in Worthington, IA the son of Edward and Olive (Pross) Fiedler. Bernie was united in marriage to the love of his life, Joan Kretschman on Sept. 19, 1950 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Fennimore. She said to him, “It was the happiest day of her life” and they were able to spend 66 years together. Bernie and Joan rented a

Eleanor M. Studnicka, age 96, of Muscoda formerly of Highland died on Thursday morning Oct. 18, 2018 at the Dycora Transitional Health in Muscoda. She was born on Nov. 19, 1921 on the family farm in Highland Township the daughter of Joseph and Clara (Tomas) Novak. Eleanor was united in marriage to Laverne Studnicka on Jan. 5, 1951 in Highland. Eleanor attended school in Cobb until getting involved in babysitting for many families throughout the Highland and Blue River area. She and Laverne then purchased Highland Produce and operated that together for numerous years. Eleanor had a great appreciation for

Harold Coulthard, age 71, of Livingston, Wisconsin left this world to go to a better place on Friday October 12, 2018. After seven years, he gave into the dementia he was dealt. Harold was one of the kindest, caring, loving, and giving human being that you would ever meet. He was deeply loved by his parents, siblings, nieces, nephews and their children. Harold was a farmer all his life. He and his brother Richard farmed with their father, Emmet. When Richard was killed in a farm accident, brother Dale came back to the farm to be with Harold. The two

Brian W. Fugate, age 56, of Cobb, Wisconsin passed away Friday, October 12, 2018 at Manor Care of Platteville, WI surrounded by his loving family.  Brian was born on March 16, 1962 in San Diego, CA, son of Roger L. Fugate and LaVonne (Loney) Fugate. After graduating Fitch High School in Groton, CT, Brian moved to rural Cobb, WI to follow his passion, farming.  He established a farmer’s market on Hwy 18 that was especially known for sweet corn and a variety of vegetables.  Brian worked as a commercial and residential painter throughout the area and was employed part-time at