May 2019

Florence E. Martin, age 95, of Lancaster formerly of Stitzer passed away on Friday morning May 10, 2019, at the Orchard Manor in Lancaster. She was born on June 17, 1923 in Stitzer the daughter of John and Mary (Wiest) Bennett. Florence was united in marriage to Glen Martin on November 24, 1943 at St. Clement Catholic Church in Lancaster. Florence farmed beside her husband for over 40 years in Liberty Township Grant County. They retired from farming in 1988 and moved to Stitzer. After the death of Glen, Florence moved to Lancaster in 1998 where she had been currently […]

Melly S. Staskal, age 76, of Bagley and formerly of Milton, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday morning May 9, 2019, at her residence in Bagley. Melly was born on Jan. 9, 1943 in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of William “Bill” and Jane (Bailey) Hayward. She was united in marriage to Redgie Staskal on Nov. 18, 1962 in Maquoketa, Iowa. Melly and Redgie lived in Geneva, Illinois until moving to Milton in 1963. Melly began her employment at Jones Dairy Farm in Fort Atkinson. She then worked at JC Penny in Janesville, where she ran most departments, until her

Larry W. Aide, age 71, of Fennimore, died on Saturday evening May 4, 2019, at his residence in Fennimore surrounded by his beloved children. Larry was born on August 21, 1947 and after graduating from high school, enlisted in the U.S. Army 9thInfantry. He served from Dec. 30, 1968, until being honorably discharged on Nov. 13, 1974. Larry received personal decorations of a Bronze Star with a Combat V, and two Purple Hearts. Once returning home, he resided in Montfort and in 1994, moved to Fennimore. He worked at Ray-o-vac of Fennimore until his retirement after 30 years of employment.