September 2019

Thomas F. “Tom” Jinkins, age 70, of Livingston, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at Southwest Health Care Center in Platteville.  He was born April 17, 1949 in Dodgeville, Wisconsin.  The son of Kenneth and Charlotte (Brun) Jinkins. He is survived by a son: Philip (Missy) Jinkins of Livingston, a daughter: Michelle Jinkins of Wauwatosa, two grandchildren: Gavin Jinkins of Platteville, Paige Jinkins of Verona, two brothers: John “Jack” (Donna) Jinkins of Dodgeville, Mark (Ann) Jinkins of Sturgeon Bay WI., a sister: Mary (Ron) Kunzelman of Colorado Springs Co. as well as many close friends and nieces and nephews. […]

Gary L. Govier, age 85, of Fennimore, died Monday, September 2, 2019 at the Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster, WI. Gary was born on September 25, 1933 in Lancaster, WI the son of Orval and Bernice (Nelson) Govier. Gary married the love of his life Mary Degenhardt on May 29, 1954 in Plano, IL. After graduating from high school, Gary worked various jobs throughout the area until going to work at John Deere of Dubuque, retiring after seventeen years of service. Gary was known by many far and near for his passion for hunting and training Plott Hounds. He

Brandon Lee “Fuersty” Fuerstenberg, age 21, of Platteville, formerly of Fennimore, died unexpectedly on Sunday, September 1, 2019 in Castle Rock Township as a result of an automobile accident. Brandon was born on February 4, 1998 in Lancaster, WI the son of Terry and Lisa (Lee) Fuerstenberg. Brandon attended Fennimore High School and was in the class of 2016. He played football and was an avid member of Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts. He had the pleasure of having his dad, Terry as a leader and an assistant leader. Brandon worked for Cummins Emission Solutions in Mineral Point, WI and