May 2019

Karol A. Knudson-Cauffman, formerly of Fennimore, passed away at her home in Avondale, Arizona, on January 26, 2019. Karol was born on August 22, 1942, predeceased by her parents Joyce A. (Riddiough) and Elwood A. Knudson. Karol is survived by her children; Zoe (Dan) Knutson, Zina Seyferth, Randall (Susan) Zimpel, Zachary (Leslie) Zimpel, stepchildren; Todd (Caroline) Cauffman, and Tara Grob. Her surviving siblings include Jean Speaker, Sharon (Jeff) Cooper, Peter (Natalie) Knudson, Perry (Carrie) Knudson, and David (Victoria) Knutson. She is also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Karol was preceded in death by her husband George Cauffman, daughter Zabrine, […]

Floyd H. “Tubby” Monroe, age 88, of Fennimore, WI passed away on Friday May 24, 2019, at the Vernon Memorial Hospital in Viroqua, WI. He was born on October 14, 1930, in Boscobel, WI, the son of Henry and Marie (Kreul) Monroe. Tubby was united in marriage to Doris Wehrle on July 15, 1952 at the Fennimore United Methodist Church. Tubby graduated from Fennimore High School and enlisted in the U.S. Navy. After being honorably discharged, Tubby returned to his passion in life, farming. He farmed the “Feniwis Jersey Farm” in Mt. Ida Township for over 30 years and then

Gwendolyn E. “Gwen” Blackburn, age 88, of Fennimore passed away on Sunday May 12, 2019, at the Fennimore Good Samaritan Society in Fennimore. She was born on Aug. 27, 1930, in Mt. Hope Township Grant Co., WI, the daughter of Roy and Gladys (Merry) Monroe. Gwen was united in marriage to Aubrey Blackburn on June 28, 1948 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA. Gwen graduated from Mt. Hope High School in 1946 as Valedictorian of her class. After her marriage to Aubrey, she worked various places throughout Fennimore. She waitressed at the Fenway Café, assisted at Blackburn U-Fill

Dawn Elizabeth (Luebker) Lingard, age 55, of Madison passed away peacefully on Sunday May 12, 2019. Dawn was born November 20, 1963 to Gene and Shirley Luebker in Cedar Falls, IA. She grew up on a family farm on the bluffs above Woodman, WI. After graduation from Boscobel High School, she moved to Madison. You could often find Dawn watching the Green Bay Packers, Wisconsin Badgers, John Wayne movies, or reading a book in the sun. Dawn recently got involved and was a large booster and fan for the Wisconsin Rugby Club. She loved her pets Moose, Cassidy, and Sharkie

Delores J. Udelhoven, 85, Fennimore, passed away on the morning of May 12, 2019 surrounded by her family. Delores was born on May 8, 1934 in rural Montfort to Clarence and Wilhelmina (Komarek) Stivarius. After her high school graduation, Delores earned her teaching degree from a two-year program at Platteville Normal School and went on to teach at Roger Hollow Country School. Delores was united in marriage to Gerald W. Udelhoven at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Montfort, Wisconsin on February 15, 1955. The couple purchased a farm between Montfort and Fennimore on Highway 18. The life they built there,